Everything we accomplish happens not just because of our efforts but through the efforts of others. The biggest difference between people who manage others versus people who lead others is how they develop those under them. As all leaders know, untitled or not, leadership is power with people, not power over people. Do you build…
Focus and determination beat brains and intellect every time. Your power lies in your ability to focus on doing what is important. If you focus on the right things, and work at them often, you will achieve exceptional results. One time, my wife Darla and I were on a cruise ship. I went to speak…
As Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” To truly lead, and make a difference in the world, you must always start with yourself. In order to start with yourself, you must understand if your actions come from a place of obligation or opportunity. Do you see moments to…
1. Build on your strengths You’ll be happier and more effective when you do what you’re good at in pursuit of your goals. 2. Address your limitations If there are weaknesses or areas holding you back, deal with them. Until you do, they will slow you down. 3. Develop a learning agenda What one skill,…
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…
In our lifetimes, phone communication has moved from landlines to pagers to flip phones to iPhones and Androids. And we’ve become inundated with emails. Just 20 years ago all mail was printed or written, but today we are bombarded with hundreds of emails daily. Ironic, isn’t it, that the very transitions that brought us closer… Continue Reading [icon name=”icon-angle-double-right”]
Ken is enthralled by a creative graphic artist. Since he isn’t successful getting anyone to use his professional services, he ponies up money he can’t afford to redesign all his marketing materials. Nothing has changed except “the look.” Jill decides it is time she get a promotion. What is her first investment? She buys four…
The only thing better than being successful? Knowing why you are successful. Here are three reasons why you need to know.
The only thing better than good leaders at the top of your organizations is good leaders at every level. Find out how to develop “an army of lions led by a lion” in this article.