Really, is talent enough? Yes, but only in the beginning. Most of us know someone who should have risen to the top but didn’t. They have all the talent they should ever need, but they still don’t succeed. Last week we looked at how Talent is Overrated and frequently misunderstood. It’s a false and misleading […]
Knowing your why helps your way. I trust this makes sense from last week’s part one blog. I know I had to say it out loud a few times for it to sink in. The key to making a life that matters is getting intentional. If you possess the desire to make a difference, place […]
Say What? Say that again. Purpose empowers significance. If you tap into your why, your life will open up to significance, and will help find your way. It will be within your reach every day, because you’ll be able to do simple things that matter. Significance is usually not a result of anything spectacular. It’s just based […]
Find your why and way, so you can make a difference and live a life of importance. To do so, you must tap into your why and start thinking about your purpose. Last I checked, I’m pretty sure everyone has one. How about you and your team? Your why and way is the life blood […]
As we wrap up this series, having a process or road map is key in determining your success on your building journey. The builder talents do not address every factor that affects a builder’s success. Non-personality variables such as skills, knowledge, experience, and other factors also play a role. The Gallup Builder Profile 10 talents […]
Have you been to a business gathering or networking event to build relationships? Right after putting on your name tag and smile, you start to mingle, offering hand shakes, sharing your name, and pretty quickly the first question comes your way… “What do you do?” I’ve heard that question throughout life, whether in business settings […]
So, here we are in the final lesson of learning to use confrontation as an opportunity to grow. We started with looking at taking a positive approach, then spent time understanding taking and giving criticism. Today we end with Dr John C Maxwell’s efforts to simplify the various ways people respond to confrontation, by using one-word […]
Strong relationships are key to building teams, so we need to know, how to hand out criticism without devastating individuals, our team, and others. In our last lesson, we talked about taking criticism gracefully. Today let’s talk about giving criticism as a leader-coach. Using caution is important, because careless criticism can be devastating to the team […]
William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli were two of the fiercest political rivals of the 19th century. Their epic battles for control of the British Empire were marked by intense animosity that spilled over from the public arena into their personal lives. Ambitious, powerful, and politically astute, both men were spirited competitors and masterful politicians. Though […]
Incorporating values into business and life can change the world. Finding “common ground” with others can be challenging. In the realm of leadership, one way to connect with others and find common ground is by leading them according to their unique values. Discovering what those are is essential. We all have a unique set of […]
