Do you have a solid “Foundation?” If you want to be a successful leader, you must have a solid foundation. You must be very clear about who you are and what you stand for. You need a foundation underneath you so that you can build the dream within you. We all have dreams and in Read more about You Must Have A Solid Foundation[…]
We all need to renew daily. We have to pull away from others to renew to be the best that we can be. As leaders we must find a way to find alone time, to do whatever it takes to recharge our batteries mindfully, emotionally, physically and spiritually. The way I renew is through meditation, Read more about You Must Renew Daily[…]
What does “Genuine” mean? According to J. C. Maxwell, it means being the real deal. It means being who you say you are. It means to be real, to say it as it truly is. It means to be honest! Genuine people are open without pretense. To be genuine you must be willing to be Read more about Be Genuine[…]
Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of favourite books. I especially like the Habit, “Seek First To Understand, Then to Be Understood.” His quote is so true, “The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply.” As a guidance Counsellor I so often Read more about Please Listen to Understand[…]
Promises are about integrity. If you promise something, you must keep your promise. We all know people who promise something and it never happens. Be the kind of person who, when you promise you will do something, stick to it. A promise is a bond of integrity between two people. Your word is your bond. Read more about Keep Promises[…]
To be “Intentional” you must make a plan for your day and follow it mindfully. Some people accept their life, thinking they have no choice in the matter of what happens to them and what their journey is to become. I do believe we are the only people who are in charge of our lives. Read more about Be Intentional[…]
We all are Unique. What matters most is what we do with our uniqueness. We have been born to make a difference in our lifetime. However, are we making a positive difference? You have an edge, a uniqueness that no one else has! You bring a gift to the world that can help anyone you Read more about You are Unique[…]
I found the following list on LinkedIn today, but cannot find the author. However, it is a list worth sharing. Here it is: 1. Successful people (S.P.) don’t adhere to set hours. They put in the necessary time to ensure success. 2. S.P. Don’t take weekends off. They still work on weekends if necessary and Read more about Nine Things Successful People Do[…]
This morning, John C. Maxwell shared his thoughts on “Transparency & Leadership.” He said that great leaders are “Transparent.” Great leaders need to be vulnerable, transparent and reveal their fallible humanity. You will not lead very effectively if you cannot show that you are human with failings. However, you also need to show that when Read more about Leaders & Transparency[…]
J. C. Maxwell says that “Leaders are dealers in hope.” He says that he’s not talking about false hope but in helping your people see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have experienced many colleagues who deal hope only to those they like and false hope to those they do not like. Read more about Leaders Are Dealers In Hope[…]