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Stop Talking So You Can Hear
We often try to persuade or convince others through an argument or debate. Unfortunately, arguing generally does not change someone’s mind, if anything, it makes the other party angry and causes them to dig in even further. What you...
Poor Leaders Have No Followers
Technically, a “poor” leader is actually not a “leader”. By definition, a leader must have willing followers. As John Maxwell states, “if you think you’re leading and no one is following, you’re only taking a walk”. The term leader is used, and abused, in many...
Do You Stand for Something or Fall for Anything?
“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything” - I’ve heard this phrase countless times over the years. Yet, each time I hear it, I pause and think of what I stand for in terms of my values, the principles I live by, how I treat others, the choices I...
Leading on Purpose versus by Accident
When something must get done, typically, someone with a vision and a plan steps up and takes charge - on purpose, or someone reluctantly volunteers or is told they are responsible and does what they think is right and hopes for the best. The first option is typically...
People Will Follow if You Lead
People yearn to follow. We have an intrinsic desire to be part of something that is meaningful and will have a positive impact. Have you ever been in a situation where something needs to get done, or a decision must be made and there is not an apparent leader?...
Communicate with Respect, Not Profanity
I understand that using profanity can make a person appear to be more real and relatable to those that speak that way. The problem is it can also alienate and put others off and make the person come across as a bully or tyrant. Effective communication isn’t limited...
Growth Through Accountability
One of the main reasons people don’t grow, improve or achieve their goals is they’re not accountable. It is actually quite simple, too simple for some, to the point that they don’t even bother trying. They believe things must be more complicated and challenging to...
Leaders Don’t Force Change, They Create a Vision of a Desired and Inspired Future
Most people don’t like change. Age has nothing to do with. Young people can be afraid to step out and try something new (I’m not referring to the latest App), conversely older people can be the first in on something new because they know life can be one big learning...
You Can’t Show Empathy If You Don’t Care
Much has been written about the importance, and power, of Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and its role in building teams, being a good leader and creating positive corporate culture. No doubt it can be a big difference maker but what if the leader doesn’t care? What...
Where Are You Getting Your Advice?
There’s a true story of a young king who inherits his father’s kingdom after his death. He has two paths to consider to be a wise ruler - seek the perspective and insight of the elders, or get advice from his friends. He starts by speaking with the elders and they...
Corporate Colours and Logos Can’t Hide Who You Are (Or Aren’t)
Some companies change their colours and logos to what’s trending or popular not because it reflects who they are; rather, because everyone in their space is doing it. Orange is the new black, oops not anymore, black is back, and so it goes. Core values can also shift...
We Need More “Crazy” Leaders
*Crazy Leaders haven’t lost their minds or “gone off the deep end”. They see things differently and are passionate about leading and inspiring others to a higher level of thinking and more fulfilled level of living. Status quo oriented peers such as managers and power...
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