THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

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THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

Voltaire the French writer helps us to realize how living our best life is ultimately dependent on how we decide to live our lives.  As he described in his quote, our greatest gift we can give ourselves is the gift of living well.  One of my mentors said it this way, “The best thing you can do for you or anyone else is add value.”  It was one of the best gifts I’ve ever received as a leader.  It sounds simple, but it can sometimes be a challenge.  The reason why it can be a challenge is because adding value only happens when a person consistently and intentionally develops self.

There are many ways to grow, but I would like to share 3 ways to consistently and intentionally develop your skills as a leader.  By doing so you will give yourself the gift the keeps on giving and discover a plethora of opportunities to succeed in any aspect of your life.

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SHARPENING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

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SHARPENING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

A leader is a person that inspires, motivates, and leads himself and a group of people.  A leader will encourage others to pursue goals with intentionality.  I don’t believe anyone is born a leader, but an effective leader is a person that consistently sharpens a set of leadership skills.

Here are 6 leadership skills that every leader needs to sharpen.

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NIGHTMARES OF LEADERSHIP

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NIGHTMARES OF LEADERSHIP

Developing leadership skills and solutions can be a challenge, but effective leaders understand and welcome the challenge.  Although leaders embrace these challenges, they can still be a leader’s nightmare.  Check out these 4 nightmares that most every leader with have to face.

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5 BENEFITS OF LEADERSHIP

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5 BENEFITS OF LEADERSHIP

There are many opportunities and privileges that come with leadership, but it also comes with tremendous responsibility.  I believe we all are leaders.  The questions are who, why, and how are we leading?  Have you ever thought no one was watching, but you looked around and saw someone watching you?  The fact of the matter is that someone is always watching us, which makes us all leaders.

Whether you believe you are a leader or not, leadership has its benefits.  My hopes are that you will see the benefits of leading, and seek various ways to develop your leadership. Here are 5 benefits of leading.

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5 THINGS TO GIVE AWAY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR LEADERSHIP

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5 THINGS TO GIVE AWAY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR LEADERSHIP

Although leadership is dynamic, it does have a level of simplicity.  The greatest leaders understand that leadership simply starts with leading self.  This is what the greatest leaders all know.  However to lead first yourself and others, you must first give away a few things that can negatively affect your leadership.  Here are 5 things you should give away to strengthen your leadership.

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A LEADER’S WORST ENEMY

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A LEADER’S WORST ENEMY

A leader will face many challenges as they evolve and develop.  In the process of growing as a leader, there is one common challenge every leader will face.

I have had the privilege of interviewing and coaching some phenomenal leaders with exceptional skill and great vision.  However, most of these leaders have all shared how the common worst enemy of any leader is self.

Here are 5 ways to avoid getting in your own way of growing and achieving as a leader.

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THE NEED FOR GENTLENESS IN LEADERSHIP

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THE NEED FOR GENTLENESS IN LEADERSHIP

One of the most misunderstood ingredients to effective leadership is gentleness.  Many times gentleness is mistaken for weakness.  But the greatest leaders understand that gentleness is strength.

It is of great benefit for a leader to incorporate gentleness into his or her leadership.  So for this reason, I want to share 5 ways to incorporate gentleness into your leadership.

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POWERING YOUR VISION

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POWERING YOUR VISION

Do you have vision when it comes to your life?  How are you powering your vision?   

There is an art to making your vision a reality.  Here are three strategies and leadership actions you will need if you would like to power your vision.

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4 TRAITS OF THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL

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4 TRAITS OF THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL

Have you ever wondered the difference from those who are wildly successful and those who are not?

In one of our recent blogs, The Truth About Being An Entrepreneur, we discussed misconceptions about being successful.  The strategies to be successful are simple, but the difficulty is putting them into practice consistently.

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FREEDOM OF THE MIND

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FREEDOM OF THE MIND

Are you experiencing true freedoms personally and professionally?

I feel extremely grateful for the liberties I am able to enjoy in America because of the sacrifices made by many courageous men and women.  However, to enjoy the greatest freedom requires acts of courage from you.  No one else can give you this freedom.  The freedom I am speaking of is - freedom of the mind.

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HOW UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE BRINGS ABOUT FAVORABLE OUTCOMES

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HOW UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE BRINGS ABOUT FAVORABLE OUTCOMES

If you had the tools and people to be successful, why would you not use them to fuel your success?

When it comes down to it, we all want to enjoy a life of success.  Right?  I have never talked to anyone who said that they didn’t care about being successful.  Of course, everyone has different definitions of success.  But everyone is searching for success.  Believe it or not, success starts with understanding people.

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LEADERS MUST BE BRAVE

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LEADERS MUST BE BRAVE

Are you giving yourself the best opportunity to be successful?

Life is full of opportunities for you to grow and develop yourself.  We are often reluctant and overly cautious about taking advantage of opportunities.  This caution and reluctance stems from fear.  And our fear is a product of attempting to control things out of our control, which inevitably leads our lives into an intertwined web of hesitation and indecisiveness.

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HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED?

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HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED?

How do you stay motivated?

Motivation has been the topic of many business and leadership conversations.  Motivation drives what we do and how we do it.  So what motivates you?  And better yet, what is your motivation driving you to do?

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THE HIGH ROAD OF EMPATHY

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THE HIGH ROAD OF EMPATHY

We all have had our fair share of bosses.  Some good. Some bad.  Some have lasted longer than others.

Leadership is so important in every aspect of your life.  Leaders that manage people must recognize the effort and good work ethic of those they are leading.  These same leaders should encourage and cultivate an environment for a team to grow.

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO HAVE A COACH

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO HAVE A COACH

If you’re among those who haven’t yet connected with a coach, perhaps you’ve been waiting until to earn a higher salary.  Or maybe you think that only rich people and those who are established executives need a coach.

Whatever the case, if you would like to take your career to the next level, chances are you could benefit from a trusted certified coach.  Here are five ways to know if you’re ready to have a coach.

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3 PRACTICES OF THE BEST LEADERS

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3 PRACTICES OF THE BEST LEADERS

Life is an interesting journey of ups and downs.  No one is exempt from the vicissitudes of life.  This unpredictably is what drives us to be and do more.  But where is the starting point to being and doing more?

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THE POWER OF LEARNING

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THE POWER OF LEARNING

The wisdom of a seasoned presenter can enhance the knowledge of the entire audience. The presenter can share actual life experiences that are effective and provide insight as to how they approached and performed various tasks. Their experiential knowledge of how it worked and the results and outcome are invaluable information to the listeners. 

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