Christmas Lessons for Every Leader
Christmas is a time when we are consumed with all the holiday preparations, festive decorations, and gift exchanges. It’s a time when we (mostly) pause to celebrate the most miraculous event. The birth of...
Tagged: Motivation
How to Unlock the Power of Affirmations
Imagine this. You did something amazing. Someone tells you what a great job you did. What would your logical reaction be? “No. Please don’t tell me anything nice!” Or “Thank you for your kind...
Why Empowerment Is Not Enough
We hear a lot about empowerment. That’s great. But it’s more impactful if we combine empowerment with something else. Inspiration. Empowerment with inspiration is essential for increased engagement, creativity, and productivity. Studies have shown...
Leaders Do Not Have to Be Lonely at The Top
While the top spot can be a lonely place, leaders in that position don’t have to feel lonely. How do you avoid loneliness in your job? Many have heard the axiom “It’s lonely at the...
How to Respond Effectively to Hostile Communication – Part 2
You are on the receiving end of an uncivilized communication that causes the hair on your neck to stand at attention. You gulp as you feel your emotions rise at an exponential rate. What...
How to Respond Effectively to Hostile Communication – Part 1
You can increase your effectiveness in responding to hostile communications by using a simple acronym. The acronym is STAR: Stop. Think. Ask. Respond.
5 Steps to Master Personal Goals
You can deliver stretching goals amid some significant challenges for your business. However, that can be a different matter when it’s your personal goal. There is a simple concept to master difficult-to-accomplish personal goals. I...
How to Be A Light in Uncertain Times
As expected, exceptional Leaders do their jobs with excellence. In addition, they go beyond the expectations to give of themselves outside their job description. What separates them is their desire to be a light...
How Leaders Grow Where They Are Planted
In the real world, no matter how you plan your life or career, circumstances arise that direct you to a path you did not choose nor want. How do you handle such a situation?...
