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Many of us have had the experience of dealing with an inconsistent leader. It is frustrating to say the least. In our last post, we looked at developing consistency in ourselves and organizations. In this post we will look at…
Fear is a powerful motivator. Fear can cause us to do incredible things that we didn't know were possible; both positively and negatively. Fear can also cause us to shrink back and paralyze us into inaction. Fear often is a…
The leader sets the tone. Ever been around a negative person? It's not much fun. It is tiring and annoying. A negative organization is worse. When an organization or group turns negative, they are on the sliding track downward toward…
We cannot put too much stock in the value of our relationships. It has been said many times in many ways... "Show me your five closest friends today and I will show you your tomorrow." Those that are closest to…
There is an old saying, "Blessed are the flexible, for they will never get bent out of shape." This may or may not be hard to believe, but I like to be in control of my life and the situations…
The best golfers in the world have one thing in common... they quickly recover from a poor shot.
I was blessed with wonderful grandparents. They were ranchers in Montana and just had a way of saying things. My grandmother would use the term "not very work brittle" for someone who was lazy. Often referring to one of the…
Resolve - focused energy moving forward with head up, eyes wide open, and ready to adjust to get through, over, or around the obstacles.
Many of the most successful high-profile leaders today are actually very approachable as people.
Vision looks down the road, way out front, and sees what is coming so we can be prepared.
Leadership is influence. To have influence over others, they need to connect with where you are taking them. People connect with passion.
