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Think about it. It is impossible for you to do more than what you can, with whatever you have, wherever you are!
So don’t wait. Start today and everyday. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
(Photo © Dan Nielsen – taken in a South Carolina state park)
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.
...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 …
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 …
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. I encourage you to purchase a copy and join our discussion and learning. The book is directly applicable …
Inspiration is more than motivation. Inspiration is greater and more powerful than motivation. A person can be motivated by a number of factors. Fear is a common motivator, and so is money or other rewards. Guilt, or a sense of duty or obligation can also be a motivator. Inspiration, however, is birthed from …
Human beings are relational creatures; we thrive on interaction and attention, and because of our relationship-focused tendencies, we are easily influenced by those with whom we interact. Regardless of how good or bad the influence of our friends, family and colleagues may be, the fact remains that the influence exists, and it effects us …
Every leader receives critique. Some leaders appreciate it, some dread it, and some resent it – but every good leader needs it. In order to truly achieve leadership excellence, you need to learn, grow, mature, develop, and improve as a leader, and one of the best tools for accomplishing this is critique. Without …
You’ve likely heard it said, “Leadership is all about influence.” I have always agreed with this statement, and have said it myself countless times! I have also said, “Everybody is a leader.” I truly believe that. Think about it – everybody, no matter who they are, influences other people. Whether it’s a CEO with a …
In a recent blog post, Michael Hyatt shared five characteristics that he considers to be marks of authentic leadership. Michael Hyatt has practiced and written about authentic leadership for many years, and I’ve come to admire and respect his insights and perspectives. According to Hyatt, authentic leaders: Have Insight Demonstrate Initiative Exert Influence Have Impact Exercise Integrity Hyatt …
Brent Johnson, Vice President of Supply Chain & Imaging Services and the Chief Purchasing Officer for Intermountain Healthcare, has achieved and experienced significant success during his 25 years in senior management and consulting. To cite just one example, in the six years that he has been with Intermountain Healthcare, Johnson has helped achieve approximately …
Many healthcare leaders, particularly new leaders and those who have been recently promoted, do not fully realize and appreciate the power they possess as leaders. Author Michael Hyatt addresses this important issue in a recent blog post, noting that leaders possess more power than they think, but can only use it for good if they truly …
Smart, ultimately successful healthcare leaders look far beyond “just the healthcare industry” for leadership lessons, inspiration and wisdom. In a recent blog, Jeff Lefevere of Fusion Alliance identified common leadership threads of “Tech Titans” such as Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Google: Align your business toward a big mission Think long term Hire good, smart people …
In a Harvard Business Review Video IdeaCast, co-authors Linda A. Hill and Kent L. Lineback discussed some of the concepts in their book, Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader. During the interview Hill and Lineback focused on one of the imperatives they address in their book: learning to effectively manage a …
The standards we hold ourselves to in our personal lives most certainly bleed over into our professional lives, and vice versa. With that in mind, I asked senior healthcare leader Mark Dixon, President of The Mark Dixon Group, LLC, what his personal mission is in life; after giving it some thought, Dixon responded, “I wasn’t …
Whether you lead a business as owner or as an executive, there’s no doubt that you want that business to be successful! Every company is unique and is led a little differently – what works for one organization may not work for another – but there are a few basic leadership and success principles that …
A recent article titled, Four Leadership Lessons From Tech’s Titans, would provide excellent points for a meaningful discussion with your direct reports and with your leadership team. Jeff Lefevere of Fusion Alliance pinpoints four areas that “tech titans” like Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin, Larry Page and Mark Zuckerberg all emphasize in their leadership philosophies. Lefevere explains …
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. Burnison writes, “The first challenge for any leader is to take charge.” I am assuming you have done that. Burnison then makes a crucial …
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. In the first chapter, Burnison makes a strong case that “leaders are mirrors for the entire organization.” This statement, “leaders are mirrors for the entire organization,” would …