Empowering and leading others to do and be more.
There used to be a common debate about what increased the chances of someone’s success. On one side of the debate was the Intelligence Quotient while on the other side, the Emotional Quotient. Since then, there has been more than one study on how important it is to continue to develop your emotional intelligence. At […]
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Have you ever worked really hard for something that you really wanted? You try and try but only find yourself falling just short of achieving your goals. So, you decide to look for a mentor that can push you that step further. In school, that mentor might have been a tutor that helped you boost
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Whether it be successful Entrepreneurs, Business Owners or even athletes, successful people have practices that guide their success. These practices help them hone their skills and drive their results further. If I were to ask you who was the most effective leader you know, would it take you a while to come up with an
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We can get so caught up in our daily hustle and craziness of today, that we forget to take the time to pause and figure out if what we are hustling on is taking us to where we want to go. In this week’s #5MinMotivation, I take you through a figurative time capsule. This capsule
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This morning when I was checking my emails, I came upon an email that not only put a smile on my face but truly meant a lot. I was honored by Feedspot as one of the TOP Leadership Blogs for 2016. Honored, does not even begin to describe it. I saw my blog among other
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When you are put in a leadership role, you are given the responsibility to achieve results through your team. You are given the accountability to give your team the tools and resources they need to be extraordinary. There are many different leadership styles and each style can achieve results. Is there an absolute right type
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Throughout my career, I have met several different types of leaders with different leadership styles. There is not “ONE” perfect style. In fact, great leaders learn to adapt their style based on the needs of their teams. There are however certain predictors for the long-term success of your team. One of the greatest determining factors
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As an Introvert, it took me a while to fully believe in the importance of networking. Mostly motivated by my fear to “put myself out there”, I convinced myself that it wasn’t an essential formula for success. As I progressed in my career and my span of control grew, I began to understand the true
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We all have a power within us. A power that can build or destroy. Words have that power. They have a strong impact in our daily lives and though once they are spoken, they can no longer be heard, their echoes can be imprinted on our minds or in our hearts. Was there ever a
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I have gone through several Executive level changes in companies that I’ve worked for. Often, when a new Executive is Onboarded, they begin work on creating or changing the Company Strategy. Every single division within the company is scrutinized with a magnifying glass. The Financial department re-looks at how they can cut costs, Operations Department
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As a leader, you can have several goals depending on the commitments of your position. There are many metrics that determine whether or not you are performing a good job. There are financial goals, marketing goals, and development goals. Several priorities are calling upon your attention. Where do you start? What is your number one
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This week’s 5-minute motivation is meant to challenge your thinking about leadership. What does it mean to be a leader and how can a leader start a movement? Do you want to inspire action from your team, your family or community? Derek Sivers discusses the transformation of a “lone nut” into a leader. He uses
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In this week’s #5MinMotivation, the challenge is set. Commit for one week to focus on listening to understand. Listening is the key to effective communication. Without it, communication breaks down easily. Just because you heard something, doesn’t mean you were listening. At work or even at home, mastering this skill can make a huge difference
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The productivity question that every leader must face at one point is, “Do I complete this task myself or delegate it to someone else”? Depending on the situation, completing the task yourself can be a lot quicker. It takes a while to properly train someone to be effective in a new role. What you need
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It is easy to get caught up in the urgency of the moment. There is so much to do in a day that you might be tempted to direct your team’s next actions. After all, being directive gets the job done quicker. However, one trait that successful leaders have is the ability to ask the
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