Leadership
What A Great Asset Curiosity Can Be!
“Curiosity killed the cat,” or so the saying goes. Perhaps that saying has given curiosity a bad rap! Discouraging further inquiry was the intent behind that phrase – after all, gaining certain information just might lead to trouble! Another perspective on the saying “curiosity killed the cat” is that being a nosy busybody may ultimately…
Read MoreYou Are NOT Loving Your Team, Leaders!
Great leaders do two things: 1) They lead themselves well, modeling what they wish others would do. 2) They inspire others to achieve more than they ever imagined possible. While you may not consider yourself a leader, everyone has the opportunity to lead because leadership is much more than a title! If you’ve ever worked…
Read MoreGood News to Propel You Forward!
Do you crave GOOD NEWS, especially in light of the steady stream of negativity out there? I promise – the world is not falling apart! Honestly, I don’t think circumstances are any worse than they’ve been in the past, but, thanks to social media, there are just more avenues for the bad news to travel.…
Read MoreLeadership – What Qualities Do You Want to Linger?
When it comes to your leadership, what qualities do you want to linger after someone has an encounter with you? If you are a leader, professional, or entrepreneur this is worth considering. And if you don’t happen to fit into those categories – that question is still a helpful one. The impression or feelings people…
Read MoreBe A Leader That Inspires Great Performances
What if you were a leader that was able to draw potential out of your people that they weren’t even aware that they had? Then you would be a leader that inspires great performances that naturally enhances your bottom line! Directing Greatness Being a wildly successful actress is something I’ve never aspired to. A drama…
Read MoreWow! This Is A Massive Morale Killer!
In a family or in an organization…so much hinges on morale! Lurking out of sight is a massive morale killer. Oh, you feel the effects, but don’t always know what the source is. Guess what, it has a name! You see, we all have a Fear Monster. It might be alive and well and making…
Read MoreWow! The Secret to Boosting Morale: Communication!
Morale is mysterious and intangible like the wind. You feel the effects, but the contributing factors aren’t always obvious. When morale is good, you feel it – everything flows better. Your team has more fun working together and there’s a surge in creativity, energy, and productivity. The bonus – a better bottom line! When morale…
Read MoreThe Best Leaders Invest In…
Leaders are prone to expanding their scope over time. One by one, additional responsibilities are added. It doesn’t take long before they are bogged down by the weight of all they are trying to do. If you are a leader, when was the last time you slowed down long enough to assess your responsibilities and…
Read MoreBe A Brilliant Leader Without Being Bossy
As a leader, are you afraid of being “bossy?” Bossy – it’s not typically a positive adjective, right? Did you know that women are far more likely to be described as bossy over men? An assertive man is considered confident while a woman is bossy. Once upon a time there was a little girl who…
Read MoreBeing A More Connected AND Successful Leader
Leaders – what makes them successful? When I ask what makes a leader great, I get a list of wonderful characteristics, all of which are important. However, being “connected” is rarely a part of that list. In order to lead, others must follow. And people who feel disconnected from you are unlikely to follow. God…
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