Was Scrooge a Great Leader?

Was Scrooge a great leader? I am not so sure we can say that. However, there are some great leadership lessons we can learn from him. At this Christmas holiday, I wanted to share some thoughts about leadership and the Christmas season. However, I stumbled upon something that I think you, the leader, would enjoy. In… Continue reading Was Scrooge a Great Leader?

7 Statements of Leadership (Part 7): Victory is Inevitable

In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell lists 7 statements in the chapter “The Law of Victory.” That list is being used in this series “7 Statements of Leadership.” John Maxwell once wrote: “The best leaders feel compelled to rise to a challenge and do everything in their power to achieve victory for their… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 7): Victory is Inevitable

7 Statements of Leadership (Part 6): Commitment is Unquestionable

In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell lists 7 statements in the chapter “The Law of Victory.”  That list will be used in this series “7 Statements of Leadership.” John Maxwell once wrote: “The best leaders feel compelled to rise to a challenge and do everything in their power to achieve victory for… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 6): Commitment is Unquestionable

7 Statements of Leadership (Part 5): Quitting is Unthinkable

In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell lists 7 statements in the chapter “The Law of Victory.”  That list will be used in this series “7 Statements of Leadership.” John Maxwell once wrote: “The best leaders feel compelled to rise to a challenge and do everything in their power to achieve victory for… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 5): Quitting is Unthinkable

7 Statements of Leadership (Part 4): Creativity is Essential

In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell lists 7 statements in the chapter “The Law of Victory.”  That list will be used in this series “7 Statements of Leadership.” John Maxwell once wrote: “The best leaders feel compelled to rise to a challenge and do everything in their power to achieve victory for… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 4): Creativity is Essential

7 Statements of Leadership (Part 3): Passion Is Unquenchable

In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell lists 7 statements in the chapter “The Law of Victory.”  That list will be used in a series “7 Statements of Leadership.”  The topic for this post: passion is unquenchable. The definitions of “passion” and of “unquenchable” really create an interesting phrase when put together. Passion… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 3): Passion Is Unquenchable

7 Statements of Leadership (Part 2): Losing is Unacceptable

We lose weight. We lose in sports. We lose, we lose…. in life……. But is losing an option? Do we readily accept it? Or do we fight, kick, scratch, or bite – to do everything we can to avoid it? Should a leader do all that he (or she) can from losing in life? In… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 2): Losing is Unacceptable

9 Reasons Why You Should Attend L2

I am excited to announce that a brand new Leadership Event will be simulcasted from Atlanta to Topeka! It’s John C. Maxwell’s new simulcast event called L2: Learn – Lead.  And if you are anywhere close to the area, you will surely want to be in attendance as its going to be exceptional.  I am thrilled at the opportunity… Continue reading 9 Reasons Why You Should Attend L2

Are You Flak Bait?

A True Story: In a article titled “When the Flak Flies,” the author wrote that some would argue that James J. Farrell was out of his mind. He piloted a B-26 bomber on numerous missions over Europe during World War II. Like all other bomber pilots at the time, Farrell named his plane Flea Bait… Continue reading Are You Flak Bait?

Ah…To Be Jovial

Effective, positive leaders are happy people. That doesn’t mean one needs to be happy 24/7. That is not realistic. We do get angry, discouraged, sad, and other negative emotions. However, happiness is something we can strive for; it is something we can have. We can be happy people and still encounter the negative aspects of life… Continue reading Ah…To Be Jovial