Being in a leadership position means that you have a lot of things to think about at any given moment. It can be tempting for someone who manages others to simply sit behind their desks all day answering the phone and responding to emails. However, this approach is not going to yield favorable results and […]
If You Want to be a Leader, Stop Looking for Followers
I believe that everyone is born to be a leader in their own area of life. However, this idea is in contrast to many of the leadership philosophies of the past. In fact, many cultures today still teach that to be a leader you need to have followers. The Chinese have a proverb which goes […]
The Number One Secret to Improve Every Aspect of Your Life
Do you want to know the secret to grow and improve in every aspect of your life? It’s actually quite simple. If you truly desire to grow in any area of your life then you need to learn to love being uncomfortable. For it is in discomfort that we grow, adapt, and learn to overcome […]
Why Self Improvement Must Include Improving Others as Well
One of my favorite subjects to read and write about is personal development. However, if you really think about it, a lot of the things that you hear and read about in this subject actually contain hints about the fact that personal development must including improving others as well. You wouldn’t attempt to climb Mount […]
How Excellent Leaders Handle Making Mistakes
Let’s face it, everyone makes mistakes whether we want to admit it or not. making mistakes is a part of life and it’s a part of learning, growing, and striving to become a better version of yourself. It’s been said that if you’re not making mistakes, then you aren’t trying hard enough and you aren’t […]
Leaders Never Stop Learning
A life of learning and continuous improvement is necessary if you want to reach your goals and find success. Whether it’s in business, family, relationships, or any other aspect of life, developing the habit of continual growth will result in rewards beyond your imagination. The human mind is an amazing creation capable of learning new […]
The Four E’s of Responsible Leadership
Leaders that manage employees have a very tough job on their hand. They have to wear multiple hats and are usually the one that is primarily responsible for a team’s success or failure. Leaders have a lot of power and influence (both formal and informal) and must use this to accomplish an organization’s mission. For […]
Encouraging a Productive Environment and Leading Teams Towards Success
Most everyone realizes that today’s business world requires that people work together with others to accomplish a common goal. Teamwork and being a “team player” is integral to operating successfully in business and at work. Many jobs and tasks are highly specialized and no single worker can do everything. Even if you believe you are […]