Building Trust and Credibility: 55 Ways To Do That

Here are 55 ways to build trust in a relationship. 1. It takes many years to become an overnight success. 2. Good intentions are just the beginning. 3. Your reputation is their first impression. 4. Show people that you care about their needs. 5. A promise should be as binding as a contract. 6. Never… Continue reading Building Trust and Credibility: 55 Ways To Do That

Are You Mousy? Really??

Scientists have found the gene for shyness. They would have found it years ago, but it was hiding behind a couple of genes.  Jonathan Katz Believe it or not, the word “mousy” is a synonym for shyness. Now that I made that clear, I have a question for you: Are you, or someone you know,… Continue reading Are You Mousy? Really??

5 Games People Play and How to Stop Them

Remember the song “Games People Play” by Joe South? It came out in 1968. According to Wikipedia, “the lyrics and title are thought to be a direct reference to Eric Berne’s work on transactional analysis of the same name. The book, published in 1964, deals with the ‘games’ human beings play in interacting with one another.”  Games.… Continue reading 5 Games People Play and How to Stop Them

3 Lessons We Can Learn from a “Miracle”

There I was. I saw and heard it all amid the noise, the excitement, the waving of many American flags, and so much more. It was surreal; heart pounding; thrilling; a dream for a sports fan; a dream for an American. It was February 22, 1980. The location was Lake Placid, NY. The Olympic Ice… Continue reading 3 Lessons We Can Learn from a “Miracle”

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 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 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

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?

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