When we think of leadership, we often envision someone who is standing at the forefront with a compelling vision, significant influence, or strong decision-making capacity. And these are some of the most admirable characteristics of effective leadership. But underneath those coveted traits are some of the more important and less obvious foundational characteristics of effective …
How can remembering when you were successful in the past drive you forward without fear in the future? Indeed, it can! Success may be saying to you, “Remember me, I’m success”? Do you remember when we did this before? Do you remember when we did that huge thing? Yes, you were scared to death, but …
Listening requires more intentionality than we sometimes recognize. For some leaders, it’s easier to keep talking and monopolizing the conversation than to be quiet and listen. It’s impossible to count the number of times I’ve been in a room with leaders who have talked incessantly without pausing to listen. Everyone is trying desperately to express their …
Do you have a dedicated space on your calendar for everything you need to get done in a day? Is this true, and you still don’t feel like you’re making progress? You’re tackling your to-do list but feel like you’re spinning your wheels. You could be. And there may be good reasons why you feel …
What would you give to have more time? Most of us would like more time, but the truth is, we have all the time we need if we’re doing the right things at the right time. Time is a finite resource. We can’t manufacture more of it, but we can direct our efforts to enjoy …
With so many distractions these days, it’s no wonder having better focus is a desired outcome for many of us. We know that focusing drives better results in whatever we try to achieve. Sticking with a project, task, or assignment to completion yields a great return on investment in more ways than one. As I …
Sometimes planning can seem arduous, especially if you are planning every detail of your life at a single moment in time. Just the thought of that overwhelms me. That’s not the type of planning I enjoy. The type of planning that sets my heart ablaze is the kind that fits my lifestyle and container of …
What’s important to do right NOW as you think about making changes and moving forward? Goal setting and strategic action planning. You can smash your goals with great confidence when you set goals and implement a plan that aligns with your purpose, mission, and vision. Therefore, two critical elements to consider when we set our …
For most of us, success doesn’t just happen. It must be planned. This may not sound intriguing at first, but building a rock-solid plan has many important benefits you may not have realized before now. I’m aware that some people hate to plan and especially plan long-term. For some, it feels too constricting and doesn’t …
It’s here! It’s finally the new year. And we want to maximize success this year and the years to come. Most of us are already thinking about how to plan for the “difference” we want to experience in the coming year. However, one rookie mistake most of us make as we plan for big change …
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