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Self-Discipline in Leadership: Why Is It So Important?
Do you ever wish you’re the kind of manager who is skilled at creating structure and order out of chaos? The kind who approaches tasks in an orderly and well-planned fashion and, as a result, always meets deadlines. There’s no question that leaders with strong...
Who said, “My brave fellows, you have done all I asked you to do, and more than can be reasonably expected”?
A struggle we hear frequently from leaders today is how to gain the loyalty and respect of their employees. The most common answer is often easy and shortsighted: using fear. While that may work for a time, in the long term it often ends up with you isolating yourself...
Who Said, “The People When Rightly and Fully Trusted Will Return the Trust?”
If you’re looking for a good example of how to build trust in the workplace, there is one person you should consider. He wasn’t the owner of a small company or the CEO of a huge organization. Instead, he was known for saying the above quote in his inaugural address...
Declutter Your Leadership Approach with These 8 Simple Steps
Being a leader can feel overwhelming at times. The good news is it doesn’t have to be. With a little determination, you can focus your attention. Think “simplify” and “less is more.” How to declutter your leadership strategy: 8 simple steps The ability to focus is a...
Tips for Effective Listening
Its been proven that employees that feel heard and understood are more productive and efficient. As the leader of any group it is your responsibility to hear what your team members are telling you. When you do that, you're in a position to inspire and improve overall...
The Importance of Self-Evaluation
The season of Self-Evaluations is upon us! Employees and managers are often finding ways to avoid these essential tools for setting goals and growing. If you are, or have, an aspiring leader struggling to understand why self-evaluation is so essential, here are four...
4 Essential Habits Of An Effective Manager – A Checklist
Are you ready to be a leader in today's business world? In today’s fast-moving, diversified business world, there are four skills that managers need to harness to experience leadership success. Here are four questions to identify your own habits. Review the checklist...
Leadership Qualities: 5 Tips
Everyone has stories of less than effective managers and supervisors. Wondering how to not become one of those stories? Check out these 5 qualities that make a great leader and how to expand upon them! Looking for an in depth program to help you get there? Take...
5 Points To Remember About Becoming An Influential Leader
We aren't born influential leaders, we become one. Like anything else it requires practice, patience, and education. Looking for a program to help you get there? Take a look at our Leader Workout Group™ to learn more! If you're looking to get more great...
Personal Responsibility: 5 Hidden Pitfalls for Leaders
Great leadership and a high degree of personal responsibility go together like fish and chips, right? Leaders who take responsibility for themselves and for others know what’s required of them, and they never shy away from making decisions. In short, they make things...