Anyone in a leadership role will tell you, it is difficult at times to “walk the walk.” “If you make personal telephone calls during work time, or speak negatively about your CEO, can you expect people on your team not to do this too? Probably not!” There is pressure to measure up to being a… Continue reading Do NOT Walk the Walk….
Category: Relationships
Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 4
In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing that connection. Today, I am going to continue my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The third observation in keeping communication… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 4
Guest Post: 4 Suggestions for Developing Trust as a Leader
Guest Post from Ron Edmondson: 4 Suggestions for Developing Trust as a Leader Trust is like gold in leadership. Without it a leader will fail to build a healthy following. Developing trust takes time. It is seldom granted with position alone. Most people have been injured in relationships that keeps them from trusting blindly. But,… Continue reading Guest Post: 4 Suggestions for Developing Trust as a Leader
What Happened in 2013…. Part 2
As I look back at 2013, I am reminded of events that took place. Some good. Some…… challenging. But, anyone reading this post would know: no life is free from challenges. Most of us have felt exhilaration, fear, joy, grief, loneliness, contentment, and so much more. However, unlike the picture at the top, not… Continue reading What Happened in 2013…. Part 2
What Happened in 2013…….. Part 1
As I look back at 2013, I am reminded of events that took place. Some good. Some…… challenging. But, anyone reading this post would know: no life is free from challenges. Most of us have felt exhilaration, fear, joy, grief, loneliness, contentment, and so much more. However, unlike the picture at the top, not… Continue reading What Happened in 2013…….. Part 1
Responsibility? Who cares???? (Legacy Part 13)
The 12th trait of a leadership legacy is: A leader is responsible. What does responsible mean? Too many it merely means being responsible for one’s self and actions; however, as a leader it means quite a bit more. In order to be an effective leader you have to be responsible for not only yourself but everyone you… Continue reading Responsibility? Who cares???? (Legacy Part 13)
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Are You a Forgiver? Legacy (Part 12)
The 11th trait of a leadership legacy is: A leader is a forgiver Forgiveness is one of the traits that sets apart extraordinary from average to poor leadership. Failure to have a forgiving nature can quickly cause issues in a leadership position that can taint relationships at all levels in organizational functioning. Forgiveness provides leaders… Continue reading Are You a Forgiver? Legacy (Part 12)
Can a Topper Evoke Laughter? (Legacy Part 8)
TOPPER – an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before. Humor, wit, witticism, wittiness, humor – a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter. Groaner: My wife is such a bad cook that the flies took up a collection to fix the screen door. Funny… Continue reading Can a Topper Evoke Laughter? (Legacy Part 8)
Caliber. And 6 Reasons Why It is Important. (Legacy Part 7)
When I do an image search of the word “caliber,” I find hundreds of pictures of vehicles! Also, a few of guns and watches. However, caliber is something many are missing in relationships – starting with yourself.While there are several definitions of the word caliber, the focus in this blog will be on “the degree… Continue reading Caliber. And 6 Reasons Why It is Important. (Legacy Part 7)