Today I was inspired by an article posted by Leadership First. It stresses the importance of leaders admitting their mistakes. Of course it cautions us not to be reckless. However, that as a leader you are setting an example by admitting your mistakes. If you are showing responsibility and modeling admitting your mistakes, it will Read more about Successful Leaders Admit Mistakes[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted this on LinkedIn: 1. Limit your options. 2. Draw a hard line between good and bad. 3. Listen to your gut feeling. 4. Think of your time as money. 5. Know that decisiveness grows with each decision. 6. Remember that indecision kills.
ChetnaMindfulness posted an article about the importance of saying No! NO compromising your own needs to meet the needs of others. NO not standing up for what you believe in. NO silencing your own values to keep the peace in a relationship. NO not changing your dreams and goals. NO giving up your own self-care Read more about Say “No” With Compassion and Respect[…]
1. Love what you do. 2. Learn how to communicate effectively. 3. Choose your business associates wisely. 4. Don’t micro manage. 5. Plan for the future. 6. Transparency is highly appreciated. 7. Patience is a virtue. 8. Manage your time wisely. 9. Be prepared to take risks and learn from your mistakes. 10. Treat everyone Read more about Warren Buffet’s 10 Leadership Lessons[…]
Terry Small posted the following challenges on Twitter: 1. Be Savy 2. Be Strong 3. Be Sensitive 4. Be Supportive 5. Be Sharp 6. Be Sincere 7. Be Social 8. Be Serene 9. Be Soulful 10. Be Significant 11. Be Special 12. Be Spontaneous 13. Be Stellar 14. Be Spiritual 15. Be Studious 16. Be Read more about 17 “S’s” To Be This Week[…]
I was inspired by a post by Leadership First about the 10 top qualities of great leaders. 1. Ability to Inspire. 2. Ability to Delegate. 3. Communication skills. 4. Sense of Humour. 5. Confidence. 6. Commitment. 7. Good Attitude. 8. Creativity. 9. Intuition. 10. Honesty.
Jon Gordon posted the following about how to succeed with zero talent: 1. Be on Time! 2. Show up and Do the Work. 3. Give Your Best. 4. Be Positively Contagious. 5. Have an Attitude of Gratitude. 6. Seek Solutions. 7. Have Passion. 8. Be Coachable. 9. Do More Than What’s Required. 10. Believe in Read more about 10 Ways to Succeed With Zero Talent[…]
Dr. Jody Carrington posted a most timely article on the importance of empathy at this time when so many are marginalized and hurting. I totally agree with her article. The dirty truth is that those who need it most are often the most difficult to empathize. However, empathy does not mean we have to agree Read more about We Must Show Empathy[…]
Gavin McCormack posted a great teacher self-assessment tools: 1. Voice – is there noise in your classroom of voices od discussion, cooperation, collaboration, debate and problem solving? 2. Choice – can your students make decisions for themselves? Where to sit, who to work with, what to learn? 3. Reflection- Is there a designated time for Read more about Teacher Self-Assessment[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the top 8 Ways to be happy and I’ve added my thoughts as well. 1. No complaining. Every day I say a mantra of all the things I am grateful for. 2. Embrace time alone – use time to clear your mind and think of what really matters. 3. Say goodbye to Read more about Top 8 Ways to be Happy[…]