Leading yourself means being aware of your strengths and areas of opportunity. It means being honest with yourself about who you are and what you are capable of. Only when you have a strong sense of self-awareness can you begin to lead others authentically and effectively.
Leadership is not a rank. It's an approach. Leadership is not about making people do things. It's about the ability to inspire them to do something. Being a leader today means having the knowledge, skills, competence, and understanding of engaging, motivating, and managing people.
Words are powerful especially when you are trying to be persuasive or in helping to guide others toward success. The words you chose will determine how your message is received and the degree to which someone will act upon it. … Read more
Culture and value system go hand in hand. If you want the right culture and values to spread throughout your team you have to build a solid value system. These values will spread through your team leading to both conscious … Read more
We are so close to the year ending. People make New Year’s resolutions; they remove clutter and try to eliminate the things from their life that hold them back. In business it is much the same. Instead of New Year’s … Read more
Confidence is an important element of your leadership prowess. We all want more confidence but are often unsure of how to go about building it. When you improve your confidence your self-esteem improves and so will your performance and personal … Read more
People in your life will make mistakes, as humans we are fallible. They may say or do hurtful things throughout the course of your relationship. When the relationship is strong they will usually come back to you and apologize later. … Read more
Relationship building is indispensable in every business environment. Positive relationships are essential because your success relies on strong relationships with peers, coworkers, and direct reports. Positive interactions involve empathy for feelings and concerns, showing tenderness, and giving your undivided attention. … Read more
Starting the day with clarity is the first step in making a difference as a leader. Clarity alone will not make the difference. The difference comes when you show exactly how the “what” equates to the success of your over-arching goals … Read more
Counseling employees never gets easy. It is one of the most difficult and challenging things a manager will have to do. And, it is very necessary if you and your team are to succeed. How you deliver your message is … Read more
There is a lot to be learned from the way “things used to be.” Wisdom has become a scarce resource. We all have our Grandma-isms, and chances are you’ve observed they are pretty similar from one Grandma to another. That … Read more
Nothing has a bigger pay off than when you spend time getting clear about what needs done. Spending time upfront to clarify the goals, strategies and objectives will increase understanding and quickly result in a focused effort. When things aren’t clear … Read more
Everyone struggles with keeping their attitude positive, even people in leadership roles. The pressure of leadership, personal issues, and life, in general, will impact your mood, energy, and attitude. And, attitude matters more than you realize. When left unchecked, your … Read more
Farmers have a strong work ethic. Rarely will you see anyone on a farm slacking, procrastinating, complaining or carelessly completing a task. Growing up on a farm instills a strong work ethic, value system and character because these qualities are essential … Read more