The Blame and Shame Game

February 24, 2011

Sometimes when we are going through the stages of change, our negative emotions can get the best of us. Two of the big emotions we often feel are blame and shame.
When an unexpected change is thrust upon us, it is natural to want someone to blame.  Sure, there is usually a person who delivers the [...]

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WHY

February 9, 2011

One of my personal goals for this year is to learn how to be a better writer.  I have not felt that writing is something that comes easy for me.   Most of my great ideas and thoughts come to me while I am in the shower and as soon as I step out of the [...]

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Effective Listening for Leaders

January 15, 2011

With organizations and individuals so fervently focused on the bottom line, it’s easy to ignore “softer” goals, such as listening well. All that touchy-feeling stuff is a waste of my time, you might say or think.
On the contrary! A focus on listening can lead to more effective teamwork, higher productivity, fewer conflicts and errors, enhanced [...]

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A Future Letter

January 6, 2011

Imagine it is one year from now. You are writing a letter to someone who cares about your well being and success, and sharing with them all the GREAT things that have happened this past year. Your business has taken off, you are out of debt and making more money than ever, the kids [...]

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Theme For The New Year 2011

December 27, 2010

It’s that time again, the ending of a year and the beginning of a new one.
Having a blog for now over two years allowed me to go back and read what I have written the last two Decembers.  “Pretty darn good stuff by the way.”
I suggest you go back and read December 2008-2009.
I have decided [...]

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Conversation with Mom

December 24, 2010

I was so touched by a conversation with my mother that I asked her permission If I could share it with all of you.
You see, like a lot of us, my mother has had a very rough year.
What impressed me so much is the way she has handled it and the growth she has had [...]

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What kind of leader are you?

December 8, 2010

In order to be the best leader you can be, you get to embrace the leader that you already are.  Many people work to fit into what they perceive to be the “ideal” leadership styles instead of using their own talents to their advantage.
Doing so can be a great disservice to your team members as [...]

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Life Satisfaction

November 30, 2010

Brian Tracy said…“Eighty percent of life’s satisfaction comes from meaningful relationships.
Is it true? Is 80% of our life satisfaction, which to me translates to happiness and fulfillment, depending upon our meaningful relationships?  With the emphasis on meaningful…
The more I think about this, the undeniable answer is YES… We have many relationships in our lives; the [...]

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Quiet Leadership: The High-Performance Secret

November 22, 2010

When we think of leadership, we think of the commanding, visionary person who takes charge in a time of crisis and leads his company to victory when all seems lost. Although this type of leader is what we think of most, there’s another form of leadership that ultimately may be more effective at achieving high [...]

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You are Making an Impact as a Leader

November 19, 2010

According to www.dictionary.com, the origin of the word “impact” comes from the Latin word impingere, which means “to push against.” The online dictionary has three definitions of impact that relate directly to the concept of leadership impact:
1) “influence; effect,”
2) “the force exerted by a new idea, concept, technology, or ideology,” and
3) “the power of making [...]

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