The Leaders 15 Minute Guide to Having the Difficult Conversations
More often than any of us might like to admit, there comes a time when we have to have the difficult conversations with others.
Managing Emotions
5 Pieces of Leadership Advice to Live By
“No one has ever made himself great by showing how small someone else is.” – Irvin Himmel*** Camille was a kind, educated woman. She was driven but soft spoken; a willing servant and a pleasure to work with. She was happy to marry the man of her dreams but it …
Purpose: Why We Do What We Do
“If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” – T.D. Jakes*** I once knew an older woman, Etta, who was under my committee leadership, and who was trying to discover her gifts and what she wanted to …
How To Make the Right Decisions
“Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.” – Keri Russell*** We all know someone who has lived through the pain of a bad marriage, an unfulfilled career, harmful habits or an undisciplined lifestyle. Thankfully there can be life and even success after each. What was the …
Leading Those Who Have All the Answers
“A wise man never knows all, only fools know everything.” – African Proverb*** When Kim realized her two friends might find out about her home life she quickly changed the topic of conversation to one that focused on more positive things. As usual, no one seemed to notice the switch. …
How to Forgive Like a Pro and Boost Your Productivity
“I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It’s a gift you give yourself.” – T.D. Jakes*** If ever there was a time to clean the cobwebs from our minds, this is it. Though we are still in the …
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When Drama Threatens Your Leadership Success
“Drama does not just walk into your life. Either you create it, invite it or associate with it.” – Author Unknown*** What is Drama? It is an emotional, rousing or unexpected set or sequence of circumstances. Mary J. Blige, a well-known American recording artist, sang a popular song written and …
Leadership Problem Solving 101
“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective not the truth.” – Marcus Aurelis*** “I don’t care who did it just fix it!”“I don’t wanna know what happened, you are all to blame!” Ever heard someone say something like that?Have you ever said …
Retaliation Avoidance: Protect Your Self-Investment
“Revenge and retaliation always perpetuate the cycle of anger, fear and violence.” – Coretta Scott King*** Sherine was a competent, hardworking young woman who was favored by her manager and her director. They worked in a large, rather complicated department and she was an instrumental part of the work they …
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Leadership: How to Take Criticism & Block Defensiveness
“I would advise you against defensiveness on principle. It precludes the best eventualities along with the worst. At the most basic level it expresses a lack of faith.” – Marilynne Robinson How do we become better if we don’t realize we are not actually operating at A+ level? How do …
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Am I Racist? A Leader’s Need to Reflect
“Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin*** In times like these, some people in leadership will become hyper sensitive to administering corrective action when leading individuals of color for fear they will be accused of being racist …
Leadership Blind Spots: Are You Missing It?
“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” – Batman*** There are times in our lives when we just don’t think straight. Maybe we wake up with a headache or on the wrong side of the bed or we have an argument with a spouse …
Toxic Behaviors: What to Look For
“If they do it often, it isn’t a mistake; it’s just their behavior.” – Dr. Steve Maraboli*** Toxic personalities are interesting to say the least. It might be safe to say that many are often engaging, maybe even intoxicating in a sense. Even the most cautious, level headed individual will …
The Two Faced Power of Silence in Leadership
“As we must account for every idle word, so must we account for every idle silence.” – Benjamin Franklin*** When the boss is not exactly stellar in his or her words and deeds, what is the role of other leaders who sit under that person’s leadership? If silence is golden …
Emotional Intelligence: How to Unlock Defensive Walls
“Confidence is silent insecurities are loud.” – Author Unknown *** I am happy to say I have rarely been subjected to managers who thought they knew everything. You know the kind of person I’m referring to; the one who knows the answer to every question and the details on every …
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“Help I’m Overwhelmed” The Leaders Unusually Simple Guide to Managing Stress in Others
“You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” – Timber Hawkeye*** Being too busy can be all consuming. I know what it’s like to be busy at work. I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed. When I worked …
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How to Avoid Weariness in Seven Easy Steps
“All the good stuff is on the other side of tired.” – Andre Agassi*** If living through Covid-19, the Black Lives Matter Movement and everyday life hasn’t added extra weight to your shoulders, I don’t know what will. The first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic were challenging but “Ok, …
The Art of Impact: It Matters Who Leads
“One of the truest signs of maturity is the ability to disagree with someone while still remaining respectful.” – Dave Willis*** Introduction In spite of the fact that research shows numerous negative results from overbearing, negative leadership on work environments, people and productivity, people continue to lead in a manner …