Leadership styles have shifted steadily over the past couple of decades. This shift has been prompted by the generational evolution of the workforce makeup resulting in a shift of leadership demographics. As the veteran generation and baby boomers begin to retire, so too retires the military...
Read MoreIn my denomination, the congregation elects its pastors. During my pastoral training, my classmates and I repeatedly heard the story of one Joe Johnson, an Ohio pastor who had not gotten a single nay vote in nearly 30 years. This, I interpreted, was the standard...
Read More↓ The late Jim Rohn emphasized the importance of taking responsibility for self-improvement, inspiring people to...
Read More↓ When Angela Duckworth was 27, she left her high-pressure management-consulting job for an even tougher gig: teaching seventh-grade math at a New York City public school. ↓ Duckworth quickly learned it wasn’t smarts that determined whether her students accomplished their goals and got good grades—not by a...
Read More↓ Career Responsibility Requires Action, Responsibility, and Ownership From You It's not my fault. How many times did you say that as a child? The question is, as an adult, are you still saying that it's not your fault? One of the important things about your career is...
Read MoreLEADERSHIP IS INFLUENCE — NOTHING MORE, NOTHING LESS. The more I speak to leaders of all stripes, the more I’m reminded of the truth of this statement. No matter who you are, no matter where you serve, if you have influence with people, you can lead...
Read MoreIt was the late 1980s and I was sitting in a university lecture hall listening to Abbie Hoffman, an author and an activist, ranting about my generation’s indifference. Next to me was Gloria Emerson, a brilliant and eccentric journalist and author. We were discussing Hoffman’s...
Read MoreHow to Bring Mindfulness to Your Company’s Leadership ♠ A workshop or two can help provide tools for resilience, but other improvements require practice. ♠ Mindfulness is the height of fashion in leadership development circles. At a recent conference in the field, we saw a missionary-type fervor among some...
Read More♣ GREAT TEAMS HAVE GREAT DEPTH ♣ Have you ever watched a great team in action? Especially at the end of the game? What I find interesting is that as the game progresses, the “second string” or “bench” becomes more and more important. Down the stretch, you’re likely...
Read More♠ 4 Keys to Building Your Confidence There is so little we control in life. But we can control our confidence. ♠ Your experiences, education, talents, and skills will take you far in life. They’ll help you build an impressive résumé and open doors to opportunities. But what’s the...
Read MoreTHE THREE TYPES OF MENTORS EVERY PERSON NEEDS TO HELP THEM GROW BY JOHN C. MAXWELL. ♠ A self-made leader doesn’t make much. I first wrote that statement in 2008, in my book, Leadership Gold. Eight years later, I still believe it. After all, I’m not a self-made man....
Read MoreFinding the Courage to Grow * Have you ever thought about the essential ingredient for growth? It’s the one thing you absolutely must have if you want to increase your ability to get better in any area. And yet it’s often the hardest thing for a person...
Read More10 Bad Habits You Must Eliminate From Your Daily Routine When it comes to productivity, the little things make all the difference. Quit sabotaging yourself with these bad habits. You are the sum of your habits. When you allow bad habits to take over, they dramatically impede...
Read MoreRohn: 6 Essential Traits of Good Character Success as a leader is built on the foundation of character. * The following are what I believe to be the basics of good character. Miss one of these, and you’ll find a weak link in your character—one that might be...
Read More15 Affirmations for Getting Out of a Bad Situation * “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away And know when to run...
Read More* How to Bounce Back From Failure * This too shall pass if you grasp for a new beginning. You need to pull yourself up and move back into the world with a plan. * Here is a familiar scenario for all of us: You have an exciting goal in...
Read MoreThe Major Key to Your Best Future Is You The magic that makes things better is inside of you, and personal growth makes this magic work for you. By Jim Rohn * Of all the things that can affect your future, personal growth is most important. In other words,...
Read More* 7 Daily Habits of Exceptionally Successful People Success breeds success. Take these tips to improve your life. * When you see people who are capable of accomplishing extraordinary things, you can’t help but wonder, What is it that makes them so different? Numerous studies show recurring characteristics congruent with...
Read MoreTop of Mind: 5 Ways to Be More Confident in Yourself * Of course, you can do this. Of course, you are going to get it right. Of course, you are good at this. Confidence comes in waves and will often rear its head in your time of...
Read More* 10 Phrases to Drop from Your Vocabulary * These verbal mistakes can cost you credibility and influence, so fix them, stat—if you want people to take you seriously. Researchers believe that the earliest spoken language was Mayan, which was around 7,000 years ago. Imagine, in 70 centuries, we’ve...
Read More* 7 Ways Leaders Can Inspire Commitment to Goals * How to build your dream team and lead them to victory...
Read More* How Having a Childlike Imagination Can Change Your Life * The only limitations on your dreams are those you impose upon yourself. When we were children, we believed anything was possible. We created worlds where we were the main characters and everything revolved around our wants. Our friends...
Read More* Do These 30 Things If You Want to Be Unstoppable * A lot of people are good at what they do. Some are even elite. A select few are completely unstoppable. * Those who are unstoppable are in their own world. They don’t compete with anyone but themselves. You...
Read More* 4 Motivational Quotes From Strong Women I Admire * In my life, I’ve been fortunate enough to be surrounded by strong women—my mother, who was regarded as a respected leader in our community; my wife, Loveanne, who has managed our family with an efficiency that many CEOs...
Read MoreHow to Live a Life of Value Develop a new discipline of observing rather than ignoring, of doing rather than neglecting. One of the major reasons people are not doing well is because they keep trying to get through the day. A more worthy challenge is to...
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