Leadership
Book Summary – Adversaries Into Allies
There are not many that would disagree with Burg’s basic premise: Unless you are able to influence the way others think and act you will be limited in your success
Read MoreBook Summary – Essentialism
The premise of this book is quite simple – we need to focus on those few things that have the most impact on our lives
Read MoreWhy I Could Not Care Less About the Stock Market
I write about non-financial topics and how to overcome our poor financial behaviors as THIS is the secret to “getting rich quick”
Read MoreThe Wisdom of Winston Churchill
Today I decided to share the wisdom of Winston Churchill — a wise man we can all learn a lot from!
Read MoreMy Four Favorite Podcasts
These are the four podcasts that I listen to EVERY week. I would encourage you to take a listen to each of these and see what you think / see what you can learn
Read More18 Leadership Lessons from Colin Powell
A number of years ago, I had the privilege of receiving a Powerpoint presentation that had been pulled together by Colin Powell on the 18 lessons that leaders need to understand. Since that time I’ve reviewed the principles countless times, shared with others hundreds of times, and done my best to apply them faithfully. …
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 30 – The Best for Last
Think about the last time that you really thanked someone. Perhaps you were facing some challenge or obstacle that seemed insurmountable, and your friend or colleague took the time to sit with you and help you figure out what to do.
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 29 – Do The Right Things
One of my favorite sayings is: “We judge ourselves by our intentions, others judge us by our actions.” Ultimately, it’s not what you say, but what you do that matters most to people.
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 28 – It Depends
Leadership requires that you deal with a variety of individuals and a variety of situations. The key to success is recognizing that a single style is not going to work all of the time
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 27 – Ask, Don’t Tell
While “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” may be more familiar to many of us, “Ask, Don’t Tell” is really where we should be spending our mental energy.
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