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
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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
7 Statements of Leadership (Part 1): Leadership is Responsible
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 for this and the next 6 posts in a series “7 Statements of Leadership.” The following post is a repost from August, 2013 – originally part of a series on the… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 1): Leadership is Responsible
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
6 Reasons Why You Are Building Their Dream
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” ― Henry David Thoreau Many of us have dreams. We have desires. We dream about owning or selling a home, or changing where we live. We dream about relationships. We dream about what we can do to look good. We dream, or… Continue reading 6 Reasons Why You Are Building Their Dream
Among the Best Leaders I Ever Had, I’ve Found 10 Common Traits. (Guest Post)
This post is shared with the LM blog readers with permission from Ron Edmundson. All my life I’ve been a wisdom seeker. I have had some great leadership influence in my life. Beginning with my high school principal when I was student body president and a man in retail who took interest in me in college, I’ve been blessed with… Continue reading Among the Best Leaders I Ever Had, I’ve Found 10 Common Traits. (Guest Post)
We Are Not Encouragers
en·cour·age·ment: noun – the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. Synonyms: heartening, cheering up, inspiration, motivation< *persuasion to do or to continue something. *incentives and encouragement to play sports *the act of trying to stimulate the development of an activity, state, or belief. You may disagree, but we are not encouragers. I believe it is human… Continue reading We Are Not Encouragers
The Greatness of a Driver’s Ed Instructor
Many years ago, what feels like another life, I was a driver’s ed instructor (in the car) for two seasons while living in Maine. I met and trained many teens how to drive a car, implementing the rules of the road, and more. It was incumbent upon me, or a duty, to make sure… Continue reading The Greatness of a Driver’s Ed Instructor