Think about it. How many people truly tell the truth? Sorry, I couldn’t hear you. How many?
Serious thought, reflection and examination reveals the unvarnished truth: far fewer than we might first guess or assume.
Be an exception. Tell the truth. The whole truth and nothing but the truth!
...Author, speaker, and sound expert Julian Treasure is passionate about the often overlooked power and importance of sound. In a 2011 TED talk, Treasure addressed a critical concern, that “We are losing our listening.” He explained that since we’ve invented ways of recording, there’s become less of a premium placed on accurate and careful …
I respect and enjoy creative people. I have high admiration for their passion, energy and for what they contribute to society. I also know that absolutely no one, including even the most highly creative people, are “self-made” or became who they are all by themselves. We all build on those who came before us and those who have taught, led, mentored and influenced us along the way. Behind and within the most creative are many, many sources of inspiration, education and influence.
...When it comes to work satisfaction, financial compensation has long been regarded as one of the most important motivating factors. It’s assumed that if people aren’t compensated well for the work they do, they won’t be happy. In contrast, another popular conviction is that finding joy and purpose in your work is even more important …
There are a lot of things in this world over which we have little or no control. We have little, and many times no control over weather, some illnesses, traffic, the attitudes and actions of other people, and the cost of necessities such as fuel and groceries. The reality is that sometimes, a significant …
As a leader, you’ve undoubtedly experienced the difficult but exhilarating task of drawing in new customers, clients, or team members. You understand the challenges and the critical importance of getting new, valuable people on board with your product, service, or organization. But what do you do once you have them? What about after you’ve …
Why not do both and thereby substantially multiply your impact? Be a positive, inspirational source of light – and intentionally surround yourself with those whose light you wish to reflect.
...Whenever you first begin a new pursuit, whether it’s building a new business, working on an advanced degree, changing careers, training for an athletic event, or anything else, it’s easy to get discouraged when you think about how many steps are involved and how far away your goal appears to be. I believe that …
I have always believed that there is far more to gain from focusing on and leveraging your strengths than fixating on and continually trying to fix your weaknesses. Have you ever experienced a performance review where your supervisor spent the first five minutes acknowledging and praising your strengths and what you’ve done right, then …
While we all appreciate hearing the words, “Thank you,” the value of this simple phrase can vary greatly from one utterance to another. We all know that when those words pass some lips, they mean very little, while those same words can mean the world coming from someone else. Context matters greatly when it comes …
Effective leaders know that they need good conflict management and resolution skills. It’s inevitable that where people are concerned, conflict will happen, and as a leader, it will fall to you to deal with that conflict. But what if there was a better, more effective leadership tool than conflict management and resolution? Author Lawrence …
Whether it’s a presentation to a conference room full of senior executives, a speech to a crowd of your peers, a blog article on an important topic, or a book that just went to press – whenever we “put ourselves out there,” we tend to hold our breath and wait for the feedback. Every …
We are in a series discussing and learning from the recently published book titled Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life. The book, authored by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller, is available wherever best selling books are sold. The book is directly applicable to any person who desires to become a more effective healthcare leader. …
Twentieth century American philosopher Will Durant succinctly distilled a thought from the work of Aristotle in two short sentences: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” I have long believed in the power of habit. If you really stop to think about it, you’ll be …
We are in a series discussing and learning from the recently published book titled Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life. The book, authored by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller, is available wherever best selling books are sold. The book is directly applicable to any person who desires to become a more effective healthcare leader. …
We all like to get out of something as much or more than what we put into it. When we work hard, we expect to receive fair compensation, respect and appreciation. When we sow seeds, we anticipate reaping the harvest. So naturally, when there’s not enough to go around, we each worry about our fair …
We are in a series discussing and learning from the recently published book titled Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life. The book, authored by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller is available wherever best selling books are sold. The book is directly applicable to any person who desires to become a more effective healthcare leader. For your …
If you’re like me, the word stamina brings to mind physical energy and athletic ability. It’s that physical drive that enables a person to push their body’s limits, stave off exhaustion, and just keep going. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have as much physical strength and stamina as I’d like. Even though I …
We are in a series discussing and learning from the recently published book titled Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life. The book, authored by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller is available wherever best selling books are sold. The book is directly applicable to any person who desires to become a more effective healthcare leader. …
No matter who you are, where you work, or what your title is, you are in a position of leadership. Title or no title, we all influence those around us with our words and actions, and you’ve heard it said before, Leadership is Influence. As a leader, where is your focus? What is your purpose …