LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP VLOG
Two Books That Will Change Your Life
What you put in your mind matters. The only way you can effectively lead others, especially in a turbulent time such as this, is by starting with yourself.
Invest in your own development.
Watch this video to hear about two books I've read that are truly life-changing.
What you put in your mind matters. The only way you can effectively lead others, especially in a turbulent time such as this, is by starting with yourself.
Invest in your own development.
Watch this video to hear about two books I've read that are truly life-changing.
All Roads Lead Somewhere
As we work on projects and contribute to our teams, we can always be looking for ways to be more effective in our work and our lives. Today we are diving into a powerful concept that will transform how you cast vision as a leader and increase your team's ability to perform with excellence.
Check out this video to hear more about the importance of common goals and clearly defined destinations.
As we work on projects and contribute to our teams, we can always be looking for ways to be more effective in our work and our lives. Today we are diving into a powerful concept that will transform how you cast vision as a leader and increase your team's ability to perform with excellence.
Check out this video to hear more about the importance of common goals and clearly defined destinations.
Stop Making Resolutions
Many of us like to start the year by making resolutions. We have big ideas of what we would like to change or accomplish in the new year, but sadly, 90% of resolutions are abandoned by the end of January! The key to making 2020 your best year yet is to STOP making resolutions.
Many of us like to start the year by making resolutions. We have big ideas of what we would like to change or accomplish in the new year, but sadly, 90% of resolutions are abandoned by the end of January!
The key to making 2020 your best year yet is to STOP making resolutions. Instead, make a plan to take action...starting today! Check out the video above to learn how to guarantee progress on your personal and professional goals.
Is It Time To Seek Counsel?
Each of us has areas of our lives where we are quick to seek counsel. Maybe it is filing your taxes, buying a home, or handling a medical issue. However, when it comes to our professional lives, we may be slow to ask for advice.
Each of us has areas of our lives where we are quick to seek counsel. Maybe it is filing your taxes, buying a home, or handling a medical issue. However, when it comes to our professional lives, we may be slow to ask for advice.
Successful people don't take on challenges alone. Great leaders know they can grow and learn from others. Check out the video above to learn how seeking the counsel of others can help you to find the best solutions to life's challenges.
What Kind Of Community Are You Building?
Do you ever feel like you don't belong? Have you ever found yourself in a group wondering if you are making a difference? We all have a natural desire to belong and to know that what we do matters. The solution to this longing is community!
Do you ever feel like you don't belong? Have you ever found yourself in a group wondering if you are making a difference? We all have a natural desire to belong and to know that what we do matters. The solution to this longing is community!
Every day, you have the opportunity to find purpose and a sense of belonging through community. Check out the video above to learn how you can create community wherever you go.
Stop Being Nice!
No one benefits when you are "nice". When we are nice, we worry about hurting feelings and avoid telling the truth when it's uncomfortable. Being nice won't get you anywhere and it definitely won't deliver the results you need.
No one benefits when you are "nice". When we are nice, we worry about hurting feelings and avoid telling the truth when it's uncomfortable. Being nice won't get you anywhere and it definitely won't deliver the results you need.
There is a better way! People don't need you to be nice. What they really need is for you to be kind. Check out the video above to learn how to stop being nice and start driving results with kindness!
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
We have all head the encouraging mantra "teamwork makes the dream work" but what does that really mean? It all starts with putting the team above ourselves and rallying behind a shared goal.
We have all head the encouraging mantra "teamwork makes the dream work" but what does that really mean? It all starts with putting the team above ourselves and rallying behind a shared goal.
Together everyone accomplishes more. Check out the video above to learn the key elements required to help your team become more efficient and effective in reaching your goals and dreams...together!
3 Steps To Embracing Change
CHANGE. That word can evoke different emotions in each of us. Whether you love it or dread it, change is inevitable. Though you can't avoid change, you can embrace it as a necessary part of growth.
CHANGE. That word can evoke different emotions in each of us. Whether you love it or dread it, change is inevitable. Though you can't avoid change, you can embrace it as a necessary part of growth.
There are three keys to embracing change to make a positive difference in your personal and professional life. Check out the video above to learn how you and your team can embrace change and become more efficient and effective in reaching your goals.
Stop Trying To Improve Your Weaknesses
It is natural to feel the need to improve areas of weakness in your life. Though it may sound like a good idea, working on your weaknesses is NOT the best use of your time. It is far better to continue developing your strengths.
It is natural to feel the need to improve areas of weakness in your life. Though it may sound like a good idea, working on your weaknesses is NOT the best use of your time. It is far better to continue developing your strengths.
This does not mean you get to ignore your weaknesses. It is important to be aware of your shortcomings but there is a better way to deal with them. Check out the video above to learn the best way to address your weaknesses so that you can focus on your strengths.
How To Find Fulfillment In Difficult Seasons
As we pursue our goals, we often run into obstacles and trials that can turn into seasons of frustration. In those seasons, it can be difficult to feel like we are still moving forward and it can be a challenge to see the daily successes.If we are not careful, we may start to give up on our goals.
As we pursue our goals, we often run into obstacles and trials that can turn into seasons of frustration. In those seasons, it can be difficult to feel like we are still moving forward and it can be a challenge to see the daily successes.
If we are not careful, we may start to give up on our goals. Our focus can shift to simply surviving and waiting for the season to pass.
Check out the video above to see how you can celebrate small successes and find fulfillment even in the most challenging seasons.
What does it mean to "Make It"?
We often talk about what it takes to "Make it". But what does that really mean? The answer begins with how you define "it". We may define success as a lifetime achievement, a promotion, a financial goal, retirement, etc. The challenge is, we may spend our entire lives working toward those pinnacle moments which may or may not become a reality.
We often talk about what it takes to "Make it". But what does that really mean? The answer begins with how you define "it". We may define success as a lifetime achievement, a promotion, a financial goal, retirement, etc.
The challenge is, we may spend our entire lives working toward those pinnacle moments which may or may not become a reality. There is nothing wrong with pursuing long-term goals and dreams, but what does that mean for your life today?
Check out the video above to learn how adjusting your definition of success can bring personal fulfillment today and every day.
How Is Your Inner Game?
When measuring success and personal development we typically look at tangible and measurable outcomes. However, your greatest asset for achieving your desired results cannot be seen on a status report or spreadsheet. What drives results is your inner game.
When measuring success and personal development we typically look at tangible and measurable outcomes. However, your greatest asset for achieving your desired results cannot be seen on a status report or spreadsheet. What drives results is your inner game.
Your inner game is the place in your mind that determines how you approach each new opportunity, challenge, and failure. Is your first response to look internally to see how you can make a difference and get better or do you look externally to blame others and circumstances?
Check out the video above to learn how your inner game is driving your results.
3 Steps To Better Decision-Making
Every day we make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions. As a leader, your choices not only impact your business and life, but they also affect the lives of others. People are depending on you to make the best decisions!
Every day we make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions. As a leader, your choices not only impact your business and life, but they also affect the lives of others. People are depending on you to make the best decisions!
To lead effectively, you need to give serious attention to your decision-making process. Check out the video above to learn the 3 critical steps to increase the effectiveness of your decisions and your leadership.
What You Do Matters!
Do you ever look around at people with other professions and assume their job or impact is more important than yours? If so, you need to hear that what you do matters greatly!
Do you ever look around at people with other professions and assume their job or impact is more important than yours? If so, you need to hear that what you do matters greatly!
You have been placed in your current environment to make an impact in the lives of those around you. Regardless of your profession, you can make a difference right where you are. But it all starts with your attitude.
Are you cheering for the right team?
We all have our favorite teams we love to cheer on. The recent World Cup proved how enthusiastic and even fanatic we can be when it comes to supporting our team. As fans, we feel the weight of every triumph and failure as if it were our own.
We all have our favorite teams we love to cheer on. The recent World Cup proved how enthusiastic and even fanatic we can be when it comes to supporting our team. As fans, we feel the weight of every triumph and failure as if it were our own.
Do you bring that same enthusiasm and dedication to your own team? Are you a super fan for your team at work and at home? Check out the video above to learn how being a cheerleader for your coworkers and family can transform your life and theirs.
Don't Let A Buzzer Beater Ruin Your Day
If you filled out a bracket for March Madness, there is a good chance your expectations were not met. A few buzzer beaters may have completely changed the outcomes you were expecting. Like basketball, life is filled with buzzer beater moments that completely change our plans. Regardless of how well we plan, unmet expectations are an inevitable part of life. And though life may seem out of control when our expectations are not met, the one thing we can control is our response.
If you filled out a bracket for March Madness, there is a good chance your expectations were not met. A few buzzer beaters may have completely changed the outcomes you were expecting. Like basketball, life is filled with buzzer beater moments that completely change our plans. Regardless of how well we plan, unmet expectations are an inevitable part of life. And though life may seem out of control when our expectations are not met, the one thing we can control is our response.
Check out the video above to learn how to stay in control of your emotions when life doesn't go as planned.
What are you doing to make 2018 a HAPPY New Year?
Every January 1st a new year begins. We spend a few days or even a week wishing each other a happy new year. Most of us are filled with optimism and excitement for a new year. However, too often February rolls around and we are not any closer to our goals and we are definitely not feeling happy. This could be the year that changes. Learn how you can make 2018 a HAPPY New Year.
Every January 1st a new year begins. We spend a few days or even a week wishing each other a happy new year. Most of us are filled with optimism and excitement for a new year. However, too often February rolls around and we are not any closer to our goals and we are definitely not feeling happy. This could be the year that changes. Learn how you can make 2018 a HAPPY New Year.
The Formula To Change Your Life
X+1=? This is likely the most important formula of your life! But unlike other formulas, the answer is not the most important element. Rather, it is the "1" that will change your life. That "1" could not only change your life, but it could change the world! Find out what we mean in the video below.
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This is likely the most important formula of your life! But unlike other formulas, the answer is not the most important element. Rather, it is the "1" that will change your life. That "1" could not only change your life, but it could change the world! Find out what we mean in the video below.
End Procrastination. Do It Now!
What is that thing you have been putting off? What is that project, task, conversation, or change that has been consuming your thoughts and stressing you out, but you keep delaying because of the energy or sacrifice it will take? Chances are you have built it up to be worse than it is. The best way to overcome these challenges is to get started. Do it NOW! Procrastinating only makes the task more difficult. Put an end to the excuses and start putting steps in place to start what you have been delaying …TODAY!
What is that thing you have been putting off? What is that project, task, conversation, or change that has been consuming your thoughts and stressing you out, but you keep delaying because of the energy or sacrifice it will take? Chances are you have built it up to be worse than it is. The best way to overcome these challenges is to get started. Do it NOW! Procrastinating only makes the task more difficult. Put an end to the excuses and start putting steps in place to start what you have been delaying …TODAY!
2 Words That Could Change Your Life
What if 2 words could help you reach your goals, achieve the results you are looking for, guarantee you success in your work, and ultimately bring you fulfillment? These two words can not only improve your work performance, but they can change your life forever. Watch the video above to start your journey to finding fulfillment today.
What if 2 words could help you reach your goals, achieve the results you are looking for, guarantee you success in your work, and ultimately bring you fulfillment? These two words can not only improve your work performance, but they can change your life forever. Watch the video above to start your journey to finding fulfillment today.