tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88281856320095194972011-09-28T22:11:08.670-04:00Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach Carolyn D. Townes offers resources and news on leadership, communication, and building relationships to assist you in creating a life and career that you love.Coach Carolynnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828185632009519497.post-32594521833130281222011-05-19T15:37:00.000-04:002011-05-19T15:37:39.092-04:00

An article by author and speaker Brian Tracy. There have never been so many opportunities to start and build a successful business than there are today. One Million Every YearAmbitious individuals like you, with dreams and hopes, are starting new businesses today at a faster rate than ever before. Over one million new enterprises are being launched each year, and the rate is accelerating. The

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An insightful article by author and speaker Brian Tracy. Create a Big VisionTo become a motivational leader, you start with motivating yourself. You motivate yourself with a big vision, and as you move progressively toward its realization, you motivate and enthuse others to work with you to fulfill that vision. Set High StandardsYou exhibit absolute honesty and integrity with everyone in

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Here's wishing you a blessed and prosperous New Year!

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I wish all of my U.S. readers a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving Day! I wish all of my readers a continuous attitude of gratitude. We must not wait until special occasions or holidays to truly appreciate everyone and everything in life. The tendency to wait until it is too late must be the exception and not the norm. I blog because I love to impart knowledge and empower people with the simplest

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“The only time you don't fail is the last time you try anything - and it works.” ~ William Strong Two New York Westchester County 13-year-old boys had an idea. They would sell baked goods in a neighborhood park on the weekends and in a few years earn enough money to open a restaurant. Great idea, right? The boys, Andrew DeMarchis and Kevin Graff, who are students at Chappaqua’s Seven Bridges

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Article Excerpt by Dr. John C. MaxwellA leader's potential is determined by those closest to him or her.Five questions to ask when forming your inner circle:1. Do they display exemplary character in everything they do?Deception eats away at a leadership team like cancer. Dishonesty on the part of one member of an inner circle can bring shame and disaster to all. Entire organizations have toppled

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Sharing a wonderful article by author and speaker Brian Tracy. Get Better Results than Ever BeforeThere are several principles of military strategy that you can apply to your business, every single day. These can help you to think better and get better results than ever before. Do the UnexpectedOne really helpful military principle that can be applied to business is the Principle of Surprise.

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“A person’s way of doing things is the direct result of the way they think about things.” ~ Wallace Wattles from The Science of Getting RichIt wasn’t until I became aware of my thinking that life got clear for me. Before I became aware, it was as if I was wading through muddy waters. Like the Apostle Paul mentions in one of his letters, it was like I was “seeing through a glass darkly.” And

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In some of the circles I travel, I am pleased to see more younger people in leadership roles, for church ministries, school activities, and even when needed in the family and home. I love when this is the norm and not merely the exception. Young people are the future; they are the ones who will lead in a bigger way in years to come. What I would love to see is more mentoring to the young.One of

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“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~ Oprah WinfreyWishing you the most purposeful and prosperous New Year!Coach Carolyn

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"I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys

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"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." ~ Jim RohnJim Rohn (September 17, 1930 - December 5, 2009) was considered a "Business Philosopher". He did not claim to teach novel truths, only fundamentals - and as he was fond of saying: "There are no new fundamentals. Truth is not new, it's old.

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"There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, simple and useful life." ~ Booker T. Washington"Let him that would move the world, first move himself." ~ Socrates"The humblest individual exerts some influence, either for good or evil, upon others." ~ Henry Ward BeecherTo lead is to serve,Coach Carolyn

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A fantastic article on your thoughts by Dr. John C. Maxwell. Enjoy!Years ago, a friend of mine looked at me in a meeting and made a statement that I’ve never forgotten. “John,” he said, “ideas are like soap bubbles floating in the air close to jagged rocks on a windy day.”What a vivid picture of how incredibly frail thoughts and ideas really are! Think about it. How many times during the day does

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Enjoy this excerpt from an article by leadership expert, Phillip Van Hooser from Tips from Transformational Impact.Successful leadership in the midst of chaotic change requires a mind shift. Traditional leadership has the mindset that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." A transformational leadership approach says, "It's already broken, or it's going to break. How can we seize the opportunities we

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As a team leader, how do you cultivate an attitude of selflessness? Begin by doing the following:1. Being generous: If team members are willing to give of themselves generously to the team, then it is being set up to succeed.2. Avoiding internal politics: Good team players worry about the benefit of their teammates more than themselves.3. Displaying loyalty: If you show the people on your team

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“I have thoughts, but I am not my thoughts,I will not be taken by my thoughts.I have feelings, but I am not my feelings,I will not be taken by my feelings.I have a body, but I am not my body,I will not be taken by my body.I have a business, but I am not my business,I will not be taken by my business.Then, who am I?"~ Michael GerberHave you truly evolved your thinking and belief systems to reflect

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Where does a leader's vision come from? To find your vision, you must listen to:The Inner Voice: Vision starts within. Do you know what your life's mission is? If what you're pursuing in life doesn't come from the depths of who you are and what you believe, you will not be able to accomplish it.The Unhappy Voice: Where does inspiration for great ideas come from? From noticing what doesn't work.

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"All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership." ~ John Kenneth GalbraithWhat is your biggest limitation to personal and professional success? How will you overcome this and transform it as an opportunity? To lead is to serve,

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A great article by motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar. Enjoy!Worry has been described as “interest paid on trouble before it comes due.” One of America’s worst enemies is worry. Worry is like a rocking chair, it requires a lot of energy and it gets you nowhere. Leo Buscaglia said, “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.”Question: Are you a worrier?

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! Stay safe and blessed,Coach Carolyn

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"If I had to name a single all-purpose instrument of leadership, it would be communication." ~ John W. GardnerIf you cannot communicate, you will not lead others effectively.If you lead your team, give yourself three standards to live by as you communicate to your people.1. Be Consistent - Nothing frustrates team members more than leaders who can't make up their minds.2. Be Clear - Your team

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~ Learn through engagement with others – observe, listen, and ask deeper questions~ Learn through study – take a class, research, read~ Learn through experience – do things and try more~ Learn through awareness – pray, meditate~ Learn intriguing stuff, have interesting experiences, and share what you know. Make an impact!What will you do today and tomorrow to be an infinite learner with a

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"All mankind's inner feelings eventually manifest themselves as an outer reality." ~ Stuart WildeIn The Winning Attitude, Dr. John Maxwell defines an attitude as an inward feeling expressed by your behavior. He goes on to say that in changing your attitude, you have to realize that the choice is within you.Your attitude is your choice. Just think, how likely are you to remain in the company of

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“We have seen that our accusations give those we accuse good reason to do the very thing we are blaming them for. This fact has a most astounding implication: Generally speaking, we share responsibility for the way we are treated. If we want to know what impact we are having on others, we need only to examine their responses to us. I am not speaking about the treatment we receive from someone who

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Influence is a curious thing. Even though we make some kind of impact on nearly everyone around us, we need to recognize that our level of influence is not the same with everyone. To see this principle in action, try ordering around your best friend's dog the next time you visit.You may not have thought much about it, but you probably know instinctively which people you have great influence with

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An insightful article from Jo Miller of Women’s Leadership Coaching.Question: There is a role model I admire. How do I engage them as a mentor?Just ask! It truly can be as simple as just asking if they will mentor you.Check for chemistryStart by requesting an informational meeting of twenty minutes (an amount of time most people can spare). Engaging a mentor is like going on a first date – you

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Not everyone you influence will think the same way you do. You have to help them not only believe that they can succeed, but also show them that you want them to succeed.How do you do that?1. Expect it: People can sense your underlying attitude no matter what you say or do. If you have an expectation for your people to be successful, they will know it.2. Verbalize it: People need to hear you

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When you think of servanthood, what do you envision? Servanthood is not about position or skill. It's about attitude. You undoubtedly have met people in service positions who have poor attitudes toward servanthood. And just as you can sense when a worker doesn't want to help people, you can just as easily detect whether a leader has a servant's heart.The truth is that the best leaders desire to

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As you may or may not know, I am a great believer in asking great questions; especially of myself. A good time to sit and ask questions is when you are beginning a new project or wanting some fresh new ideas. Here is an article by motivational author and speaker Brian Tracy on how to generate great ideas. Enjoy!A major stimulant to creative thinking is focused questions. There is something about

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As leaders, you and I are responsible for finding good models to emulate. Give great thought to which leaders you follow because they determine your course as a leader. I have developed six questions to ask before choosing a model to follow:1. Does my model's life deserve a following?2. Does my model's life have a following?3. What is the main strength that influences others to follow my model?4.

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I have heard them called by many names: Action Partner, Mastermind Partner, and Accountability Partner. By whatever name you call one, the point is to use one. I like the term “Passion Partner” because this denotes fun and joy to me. Many other terms sound like work, and I need all the help I can get!I know for myself and many of my workshop participants that it can be difficult to receive the

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Remember, Dr. John Maxwell says that leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less. Everyone has the opportunity to influence someone.Here is another great article by author and speaker Brian Tracy on influencing others. Enjoy!Do Nice Things For OthersOne of the best ways to influence someone is to do something nice for him. I know many successful salespeople who make a habit of taking

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There is an old saying: Champions don't become champions in the ring - they are merely recognized there. Boxing is a good analogy for leadership development because it is all about daily preparation. Even if a person has natural talent, he has to prepare and train to become successful.One of the most famous quotes of President Theodore Roosevelt uses a boxing analogy: "It is not the critic who

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I want to share this great article about empowering others by Brian Tracy. Enjoy!Get the Cooperation of OthersEmpowering people is the key to building a high-performance team. Once you empower people by learning how to motivate and inspire them, they will want to work with you to help you achieve your goals in everything you do. Your ability to enlist the knowledge, energy and resources of others

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Okay, I am at the end of my patience with the election machine. I say let's just vote already!I am also quite tired of hearing about race and gender. We are missing the big picture: history has been made. I think that is fabulous. One can submit their name for a public office and not wonder about the color of their skin or the gender they were born.I may not agree with all that I hear, but I am

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This week, I am in our nation’s capital for a meeting for the Franciscan Action Network, a grassroots organization dedicated to education and advocacy on social justice issues. Because I am in the company of such esteemed colleagues, I ended up watching the Republican National Convention. Okay, I never watch those things; just the You Tube Highlights, you know the bloopers.Anyway, I did want to

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A great article by author and speaker Brian Tracy.The Key to LeadershipThe Foremost of the ValuesWinston Churchill once said, "Courage is rightly considered the foremost of the virtues, for upon it all others depend." The systematic development of the deep down quality of unflinching courage is one of the fundamental requirements for leadership in any field. Fear, or the lack of courage is more

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"The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but notarrogant; have humor, but without folly."~ Jim Rohn, Motivational speaker, authorTo lead is to serve,Coach Carolyn

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Recently I witnessed the following scenario:At the busstop, a woman asked another woman when the next bus was due to arrive. The second woman, having just looked at the bus schedule, answered the question. The first woman then asked another person the same question, within earshot of the woman she had just asked. Needless to say, the woman became angry because it appeared that the first woman did

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When some leaders begin to work with others on their development, they gravitate to weaknesses rather than strengths. Maybe that's because it's so easy to see other people's problems and shortcomings. But if you start by putting your energies into correcting people's weaknesses, you will demoralize them and unintentionally sabotage the enlarging process.Instead of focusing on weaknesses, give

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Yes, even organizers have a Meetup, because being a leader is learned, we are not born it great leadership skills. And it is a marvelous thing to get together with the other leaders to talk about what is and is not working within our groups, and to learn from one another.Last night, as usual we met at the Skylight Diner with our U-shaped table setup. Our illustrious leader, David Greene, has set

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I share this article on discipline by author and speaker Brian Tracy.Discipline yourself to do what you know you need to do to be the very best in your field. Perhaps the best definition of self discipline is this: "Self discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not."It is easy to do something when you feel like it. It's

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“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” ~ Anonymous To lead is to serve,Coach Carolyn

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"Every wall is a door." --Ralph Waldo EmersonGreat leaders look for opportunities when they come up against a brick wall. Instead of merely seeing the wall, they see it as a door – an opening to a new opportunity. When obstacles arise, some may look at them as failure. There is no failure, only feedback. Remember, you set the standard of what failure looks like for you and your business. When

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"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” ~ Dr. John C. MaxwellLeaders have a sense of mission and vision that uplifts, motivates and inspires men and women to greatness, helping them achieve that vision. Leaders make things happen.It is never too late to become a great leader.To lead is to serve,Coach Carolyn

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A True Servant LeaderIt is with great sadness that I write this post about the passing of a very dear friend, a mentor and a true servant leader. Father Paul Keenan, priest, author, radio host and avid cat lover, passed away yesterday just three days shy of his 62nd birthday. Father Paul was a very kind and gentle soul, honoring his call to lift people from their personal and collective

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As an avid procrastinator, I am constantly on the lookout for ways to move through those tasks that seem too big and overwhelming. If I could get paid being a procrastinator, I would be a multi-millionaire! I am extremely good at it; though it is not something I want to be good at.I don't even like the word ~ procrastination. It too is very big and overwhelming. Okay, I am procrastinating...Here

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Great leaders always have self-discipline. In this day and age, we tend to seek instant gratification instead of self-discipline. In our fast food society, real success takes time and discipline; as it takes time to become a great leader. As General Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “There are no victories at bargain prices.” When it comes to self-discipline, people choose one of two things: Either they

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Here is a great article by speaker and author Brian Tracy on developing courage. Enjoy!Three Rules for Developing CourageThe step-by-step development of courage in yourself is the first responsibility of leadership. The second responsibility is to develop and instill courage in others, your staff, your children, your spouse, and your friends. But you must begin with yourself because you can't

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All great leaders need a great mentor to guide, share, and be a sounding board. A mentor is someone who has "been there, and done that" and now owns the T-shirt! When approaching someone to mentor you, make sure that person has been through similar experiences and can be a voice of knowledge and wisdom.A page from one of my mentors, Dr. John Maxwell's book, Developing the Leaders Around You. When

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“Half of life is luck; the other half is discipline - and that’s the important half, for without discipline you wouldn’t know what to do with luck.” ~ Carl Zuckmeyer"With self-discipline most anything is possible." ~ Theodore RooseveltBeing a disciplined leader from The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player by Dr. John MaxwellDiscipline is doing what you really don't want to do, so that you can

Coach Carolynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828185632009519497.post-84489315844426666502008-03-12T14:16:00.000-04:002008-03-12T14:21:12.737-04:00

Dr. John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.” I share this article from the Center of Creative Leadership on power versus influence. Enjoy!There's a difference between leadership and power. Successful executives know that difference and lead their teams more effectively because of it. Unfortunately, many executives on the rise in an organization forget the

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A page from my mentor, Dr. Maxwell:Just about anyone would agree that growing is a good thing, but relatively few people actually dedicate themselves to the process. Why? Because growth requires change, and change is hard for most people. But the truth is that without change, growth is impossible.Most people fight against change, especially when it affects them personally. As novelist Leo Tolstoy

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As the leader of a team or an organization, you set the tone for communication. A leader's communication must be consistent, clear, and courteous. But leaders must also be good listeners. When leaders don't listen...~ They stop gaining wisdom.~ They stop "hearing" what isn't being said.~ Team members stop communicating.~ Their indifference begins to spread to other areas.~ Ultimately, poor

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Great leadership is a skill that can be acquired by anyone. A leader is a person who influences, and if you are breathing, then that means you. I want to share with you this article by author and speaker Brian Tracy.The Key Leadership AbilitiesYour ability to negotiate, communicate, influence, and persuade others to do things is absolutely indispensable to everything you accomplish in life. The

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And now, a page from The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by Dr. John Maxwell.When you think of servanthood, what do you envision? Servanthood is not about position or skill. It's about attitude. You undoubtedly have met people in service positions who have poor attitudes toward servanthood. And just as you can sense when a worker doesn't want to help people, you can just as easily detect

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"The most influential person you will talk to all day is you." ~ Zig ZiglarI just read this fabulous article from business and motivational speaker and author, Zig Ziglar. It has confirmed my belief about talking to yourself. I do it all the time; this is when I can brainstorm some of my best material!It's okay - talk to yourself. Dr. Joyce Brothers says that people who talk to themselves are

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As I am a huge believer in living your passion, I thought this piece from Dr. John Maxwell was right on.Experts spend a lot of time trying to figure out what makes people successful. They often look at people's credentials, intelligence, education, and other factors. But more than anything else, passion is what makes the difference.Take a look at four truths about passion and what it can do for

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A person's ability to make things happen in and through others depends entirely on their ability to lead them. Without leadership, there is no teamwork, and people go their own way. If your dream is big and will require the teamwork of a lot of people, then any potential leaders you select to go with you on the journey will need to be people of influence. After all, that's what leadership is -

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From a page of Leadership Promises for Everyday by Dr. John Maxwell.Psychologist Sheldon Kopp says, "All of the significant battles are waged within the self." That's true. The greatest of the battles people wage is against their own flaws and failures. To have an opportunity to reach your potential, you must know who you are and face your flaws. To do that:1. See yourself clearly.2. Admit your

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“Listen to your intuition. It will tell you everything you need to know.” ~ Anthony J. D'Angelo“The only real valuable thing is intuition.” ~ Albert Einstein.Intuition is defined as the ability to sense or know immediately without reasoning.One of Dr. John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is The Law of Intuition. I love that Dr. Maxwell included this because we tend to think of

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Many leaders commit the error of separating leadership from relationships. This happens when people step into leadership positions and assume that everyone will follow them because of their position. Some leaders wrongly believe that their knowledge alone qualifies them to lead others. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. We cannot separate leadership from

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If you have been reading my blogs, you know that I have a deep love for words. I especially love alliterations. Words are amazing because they have the power to heal but they also have the power to do great harm. Unless I really know a person’s heart, I will look to what words they are using to determine whether or not I will develop any kind of relationship with them.We have the tendency to

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As a leader, do you find it difficult to express your true feelings to those you lead? Do you find it difficult to be vulnerable around your peers and those who report to you?Authentic leaders are able to balance transparency with being an example. They have the ability to express their fears, stresses and anxieties to those they lead. Like anything else, it is about balance. We as humans are not

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I am honored and very blessed to have been chosen as the Leadership Coach and Expert on the Executive Board of the Pink Collar Club – an online Christian lifestyle community for women designed to engage them in discovering and implementing God's unique purpose for their life and His Kingdom. Not only is this a great honor, but I get to be a blessing in the lives of the women of the Pink Collar

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I was blessed this past week to give a talk on Servant Leadership to a class of seminarians who already or are becoming pastors and leaders. I spoke on Servant Leadership using Paul’s “Love Letter” to the church in Corinth. It was definitely a lively and engaging discussion. Thanks to Dr. Robert Zuber for the invitation.When we came to the principle in Paul’s Letter on forgiveness, well, there we

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"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his greatest surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't." ~ Henry Ford“It is my belief that the only power which can resist the power of fear is the power of love.” ~ Alan PatonWhen it comes to dealing with fears, we have one of three options: we can ignore or avoid it; we can deny it and hope it goes away, or we can embrace

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"Live right, and you will eat from the life-giving tree. And if you act wisely, others will follow." ~ Proverbs 11:30I believe people tend to think of leadership only in terms of action. But leadership is so much more than just that. Leadership is not just something you do; it's something you are. And that's one of the reasons good leaders have such strong magnetism. People are attracted to who

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Travelling around the blogosphere, I have the opportunity to meet some pretty cool people. One such person is Michelle Kunz. She has been a reader of this blog and connected with me on Facebook. You just never know where you will meet the coolest folks! So we love linked and she is an awesome leadership coach herself, with some pretty powerful posts. I invite you to drop by Michelle's Power

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Self-betrayal happens when you have the sense to do something for someone or say something to someone, then for whatever reason, you choose not to do or say it. Think about the following scenarios:Have you ever found yourself in a situation where a colleague needed some information for a project and you didn’t share this with him even though you knew it was crucial to the project’s success? Have

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People are first influenced by what they see. If you have children, then you've probably observed this. No matter what you tell your children to do, their natural inclination is to follow what they see you doing. For most people, if they perceive that you are positive and trustworthy and have admirable qualities, then they will seek you as an influencer in their lives.When you meet people who

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This week, I would like to plug a book that has been revolutionary for me. I have read many, many leadership books. This one was a bit deceiving, because of the title. But it is not just a great leadership book, but a great communication and relationship building resource that everyone should have on their shelves. When I say that this book has changed my life, I am not just trying to gas anyone

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In her post on The Blog Herald, of which I am an avid reader, rock star Liz Strauss of Successful (and Outstanding) Blog, writes about rock star bloggers. You know, the bloggers that get all the attention? She talks about those who were rock stars in the beginning, with passionate posts and could make you swoon all over everything they wrote. Then, their hair starts to fall out, they get that "

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This past week, Fred Smith, Founder and CEO of FedEx, died at the age of 91. Fred was a businessman, consultant, active Christian, and public speaker much in demand. He was a consultant to such corporations as Genesco, Mobil, and Caterpillar. He served on more than twenty boards, including Youth for Christ and Christianity Today, but later in life he no longer accepted such invitations, because "

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Need help on setting personal or professional goals? Take this simple tip from motivational speaker and author Brian Tracy.

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One of the principles and most important skills of servant leadership is deep and active listening, yet it is also one of the most neglected. It is said that we spend 75% of our waking time communicating: 40% listening; 35% talking; 16% reading; and 9% writing. Yet typically people hear less than 25% of a conversation. In an article in Fast Company, Ruth Sherman writes:Becoming a good listener is

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Came across this great article and thought I would share it. Check out Brent's website, Action Leadership for this and more leadership articles and resources.The New Leadership is a Sacred Calling by Brent Filson.You can greatly improve your job and career performance when you embrace leadership as a sacred calling.The global marketplace is creating historic changes in human circumstances as

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Writing in The Blog Herald, Conversation Agent Valeria Maltoni, shares five ways to get respect as a blogger. I think her points can also apply to the leader.1. Make innovation part of your creative habit; put aside some time every day for “what if” thinking.2. Reward the hard questions. When a reader challenges your thinking, take that as an opportunity to address their questions, make sure they

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This article is from the Leading Effectively Series of the Center for Creative Leadership.Is conflict creating trouble in your organization? As a leader, how equipped are you to deal with conflict?Conflict at work may be frustrating, but is it worth the effort to change? Authors Craig Runde and Tim Flanagan suggest taking a close look at the financial and human costs of conflict incompetence.In

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“Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with the important matters.” ~ Albert EinsteinMax Dupree once said that the responsibility of a leader is to define reality. Reality includes speaking the truth. Part of the problems with leaders and their teams is that no one wants to “hurt anyone’s feelings,” or “step on anyone’s toes,” or create conflict. In our society

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"Skill in the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively." ~ Anonymous"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others." ~ Anthony Robbins"The single biggest problem in communication is the

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Writing for the American Chronicle, Dr. Adalat Khan shares the qualities of a good follower which, in turn will lead to being a great leader. Dr. Khan writes: “Behind the success of every great leader is the support, hard work and invisible struggle of many unknown people who are known as the ‘followers’”. Dr. Khan goes on to state, the critical role which followers can play in the success of a

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One of the best marketing tactics I have ever seen is from Scott Ginsberg, aka "The Nametag Guy." Scott is a young entrepreneur who writes books, gives speeches and creates e-learning materials for businesspeople who want to make a name for themselves - one conversation at a time. Scott made a name for himself by wearing a "Hello my name is Scott" nametag, 24/7. He even has one tattooed on his

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An excellent article by author and speaker Brian Tracy.The Key Leadership AbilitiesYour ability to negotiate, communicate, influence, and persuade others to do things is absolutely indispensable to everything you accomplish in life. The most effective men and women in every area are those who can quite competently organize the cooperation and assistance of other people toward the accomplishment

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In yesterday's post I talked about setting boundaries as a way to maintain the servant leadership principle and to not be seen as a "doormat." Today I would like to address meeting legitimate needs as another way to keep within the limits.Every human being have the same basic needs. American psychologist Abraham Maslow was famous for proposing the Hierarchy of Human Needs. These basic needs are

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When I teach my classes on servant leadership, the most frequently asked question is as a servant leader being taken advantage of, being thought of as weak or becoming a doormat. This is a very valid question and one that needs special attention. But because this is a multi-layered issue, I will touch on the layers briefly.In our society, leadership typically comes from a power structure, not a

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In this week's Business Week, Carmine Gallo writes about Chris Gardner, the man whose rags-to-riches story inspired the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, and explains how he harnessed his passion to turn his life around.What is the one thing—the one secret—that helped him change his life? "It's passion," he told me. "Passion is everything. In fact, you've got to be borderline fanatical about what

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Six Principles of Leadership Coaching from the Leading Effectively Series of the Center for Creative LeadershipYou may be pretty familiar -- and probably fairly comfortable -- with the model of the visiting leadership coach. Sometimes it's easier to dispense leadership advice to an audience you don't know. So it's no wonder these leadership pros seem so confident. But what if you're asked to

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"The great opportunity is to discover in one’s mature years an unrealized growth potential. Growth, not in terms of external achievement, but in the things that are important in the quiet hours when one is alone with oneself; growth in the capacity for serenity in a world of confusion and conflict, a new kind of inner stamina, a new kind of exportable resource as youthful prowess drops away." ~

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This article is reprinted from Leadership Wired by Dr. John C. Maxwell. I highly recommend The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller. It is written in fable form, which is very popular among leadership books these days; so it is very engaging and easy to read. Notice the acronym: SERVE.After Princess Diana was killed in a tragic car accident, 2 ½ billion people

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I recently watched Larry King's interview with Paris Hilton after she served time in prison for driving with a suspended license. King spoke of incarceration being a time of introspection, a time meant to learn lessons, and asked Hilton if she had learned any lessons during that time. Her answer was typical. It was a very traumatic experience for her; she did a lot of soul searching, having lots

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From Leading Effectively , the newsletter from the Center for Creative Leadership, Sara King writes: "How well you respond to change is part of who you are and how you lead."Similarly, business consultant Richard Leider writes: "Self-leadership is the basis of all leadership. It is based on knowing yourself and seeking reliable counsel. Leaders in a changing world need to take stock of their

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This excerpt is from the 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by Dr. John Maxwell:When you think of servanthood, what do you envision? Servanthood is not about position or skill. it's about attitude. You undoubtedly have met people in service positions who have poor attitudes toward servanthood, and just as you can sense when a worker doesn't want to help people, you can just as easily detect

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I recently heard an interview conducted by the Blog Squad with Michael A. Stelzner, author of the bestselling book, Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged. I was blown away! I immediately signed on to Michael’s blog feed and ezine. Both are fabulous and invaluable tools packed with great information.Michael is one of the leading authorities on the topic of writing and

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What can leaders do to better manage stress? Here are a few tips and tools from a team of The Center for Creative Leadership experts:Create a ritual. Make it a habit to have a stress break. For example, every 90 minutes get up from your desk and walk around or get out for some fresh air. Do some deep breathing, shoulder shrugs, or just close your eyes for one minute. Taking a mental or physical

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In Good Business: Leadership, Flow, and the Making of Meaning, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi writes, "A leader will find it difficult to articulate a coherent vision unless it expresses his core values, his basic identity...one must first embark on the formidable journey of self-discovery in order to create a vision with authentic soul." Embarking on the formidable journey of self-discovery is the part

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Sadly, many leaders are more concerned with valuables than with value. What I mean by this is that many leaders in a corporate environment will tend to focus more on the dollars than on the relationships. Yes, the bottom line is making a profit, but a leader won't make that profit until he or she realizes that it takes making connections first that will lead to more profits.If the people you lead

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"Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things." ~ Peter F. DruckerWhen I teach leadership courses, one of the first questions to come up is what is the difference between leaders and managers? Aren't the two terms interchangeable? The answer is no, the terms are NOT interchangeable. A leader can also be a manager, and a manager can be a leader, but they have two

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“I am a leader by default, only because nature does not allow a vacuum.” - Bishop Desmond Tutu“People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. . . The leader works in the open, and the boss in covert. The leader leads, and the boss drives.” - Theodore Roosevelt“The quality of leadership, more than any other single factor, determines the success or failure of an organization.” - Fred

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