Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
Your Success Hinges on Your Questions
Regardless of what you do, asking great questions is a skill you want to have! When you don’t ask questions, assumptions are made and misunderstandings happen. Humans want to be known and understood, and asking thoughtful questions is a way to demonstrate your interest in others. Ever met someone who goes on and on…
Read MoreRare Qualities That Make Leaders Outstanding
Leaders – what makes one stand out in a sea of other leaders? It’s the rare qualities they possess! Leading is complex role that requires a multitude of skills no matter what role you lead in – as a parent, small business owner, or the president of the United States! The prerequisite to leading others…
Read MoreAre You A Work Hoarder?
Delegating is a necessary skill. When it comes to delegating how would you rate yourself? The opposite of delegating – I call that work hoarding. To hoard is to accumulate; to collect. It’s often done on the sly. Maybe you’ve seen the show “Hoarders: Buried Alive” on TLC. If you haven’t seen the show, let…
Read MoreRelease the Super Creative Beast In YOU!
Wildly creative – is that how you describe yourself? Creativity is that little something extra that brings zest and flavor to just about everything including tasks, experiences, relationships, and so much more! One of the hallmarks of a great leader is their ability to provide a clear, compelling vision and innovative solutions to problems. Or…
Read More10 Habits That Are Really Worth Quitting!
Habits – they are amazing unless they are bad habits! What if you are allowing habits to linger that are working against you? Habits that are draining you, rather than taking the courageous step and quitting your bad habits? Perhaps fear is keeping you from choosing a better way. There’s a certain stigma associated with…
Read MoreYes! Criticism Stings! Make it A Positive
There’s no denying it – criticism often stings! On a sunny summer day a few years back, my daughter was merrily mowing the lawn – her way to earn a few extra bucks. Everything was proceeding per usual until suddenly the sound of the mower stopped and hysterical shrieking ensued. The shrieking was so intense…
Read MoreWow! This Might Surprise You About Striving
Dictionary.com defines striving this way: the act or practice of trying hard to do, reach, or achieve something; vigorous effort the act of fighting or struggling against someone or something; competition, opposition, or battle There’s something very good about giving something your full effort – holding nothing back when it comes to doing a job…
Read More8 Tips to Crank Up Your Confidence
Confidence doesn’t just happen! Confidence is the result of successfully enduring the heat in life or work – the challenges, obstacles, or learning curves that turn up the heat and show you what you are made up of. Those high heat moments have a way of eliminating the excess and reducing you down to your…
Read MoreBuckle Up & Drive Your Brilliant Life
Are you driving your life – buckled up and taking responsibility for the ride? It’s been a long time, but I still remember passing my driving test and getting my driver’s license. The day I turned 16, I headed to the DMV. I was elated – it was my ticket to freedom! Along with the…
Read More6 Powerful Pulls that Challenge Your Peace
Are you experiencing peace right now in your life and work? What’s pulling at you and challenging your peace? When you are pulled by challenges and circumstances that are out of your control, it is difficult to relax, not to mention a little overwhelming! That’s how I felt on my first and last water-skiing adventure.…
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