How do you define leadership? Over the years I’ve used several definitions of leadership. Here’s one to consider: Leadership is the ability to help people and organizations surpass themselves. Leaders enable others to be better than they’ve ever been, and take their organizations to places they’ve never been. The acid test of leadership: are your people and/or…
The millennial generation has been entering the workplace and is not interested in the status quo. Gone are the days where flexible schedules, work mobility and challenging projects were earned over time rather than requested in the interview. Many people would say that this is because the millennial generation has the expectation that the perfect…
“It never hurts to ask.” We often hear that said. But is it true? Recently someone asked me for a favor. The request came in an impersonal form email. I had some business dealings with this person many years ago. Since then, I had heard from them only once when they asked another favor. I was…
1. Ask a question. “What do I most want and/or need to learn at this conference?” Identify your own learning objectives to leverage your results. 2. Have an agenda. Review the schedule in advance and create an agenda of the sessions and events you definitely want to attend. Don’t wait until you arrive onsite. 3. Make…
1. You and I know how good we have become, but we don’t have any idea of how good we could be. What great projects are you undertaking in your business? In your life? Many people go through life driving with their dome lights on instead of their headlights. What you have become is important,…
1. Who are the best at this? Emulation is one of the quickest ways to learn. Do you know who the best people are in your field or area of interest? Are you familiar with the top performers? Who do you look to as an example to learn from? Don’t just learn what the best do, make…
1. What is my purpose? 2. Why do I get out of bed in the morning? 3. What have I learned? 4. What do I most enjoy doing? 5. What is my biggest contribution to the world? 6. What would I do if I had only six months to live? 7. How will I keep…
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