I believe that being grateful (thankful) does provide more to life. How about more happiness? Better health? Deeper relationships? Increased productivity? What if I told you that just one thing can help you in all of those areas? With Thanksgiving coming upon us very soon, I thought I would look at what it means to… Continue reading Can These Really Change Your Life??
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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?
It is not that common.
You Can’t Send a Duck to Leadership School “If you’re going to climb a tree, would you rather hire a squirrel or train a horse? Enjoy these clever and insightful lessons on leadership.” Being the 2nd time I have done this, thought it was a video you might enjoy watching. It is less than 4… Continue reading It is not that common.
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 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
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
It’s happening again. And again.
Have you seen the movie “Groundhog Day?” I have. And again. I remember seeing it again. Wait a minute. That’s not right. Yes. I have seen it. Whew. For a minute I thought I was imagining it. I think. Okay. Seriously. To many, the holiday season is a repeat of the year before. We either… Continue reading It’s happening again. And again.
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)
Eeny,meeny, miney, mo! Just make up your mind. (Legacy Part 11)
Decisive Leaders Make Things Happen! No one has time for wishy-washy responses – time is money. In all avenues of life, we all have to make decisions all day long – from the moment your eyes open in the morning to the minute they shut before you go to sleep. You start every morning deciding whether… Continue reading Eeny,meeny, miney, mo! Just make up your mind. (Legacy Part 11)