Tag Archives: Leadership Tips

People Business 101

The more I get to know people, the more I love my dog – Frederick the Great Writing in The Book of Business Anecdotes, Peter Hay shares a story that back in the 1950’s, marketing whiz Stanley Arnold was working … Continue reading

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Cracked Mirrors: Embracing Your Humanity as a Leader

“Out flew the web and floated wide; The mirror crack’d from side to side; ‘The curse is come upon me,’ cried The Lady of Shalott.” (From “The Lady of Shalott” by Alfred Lord Tennyson) We all enjoy reading the stories … Continue reading

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Announcing My New Book

One leadership principle I have learned over the years is quite simple: leaders are readers! In my new book, It Only Takes a Minute: Daily Inspiration for Leaders on the Move, I take you on a 365 day leadership journey. Each … Continue reading

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The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership

When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment and common purpose, anything is possible. – Howard Schultz There is a story involving Yogi Berra, the well-known catcher for the New York Yankees, and Hank Aaron, who at that … Continue reading

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Six Ways to Rise Above Your Critics

To escape criticism- do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. – Elbert Hubbard A story is told of Winston Churchill and his extraordinary integrity in the face of opposition. During his last year in office, he attended an official ceremony. Several … Continue reading

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Five Essential Attitudes for Everyday Leaders with guest co-author Cynthia Bazin

You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations. – Zig Ziglar A story is told of how both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts.  What they look … Continue reading

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What Five Top Leaders Teach us About Mistakes

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. – George Bernard Shaw Fred Rogers shared a story about a young apprentice who applied to a master carpenter for a … Continue reading

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Becoming a Better Team Player

If a team is to reach its potential, each player must be willing to subordinate his personal goals to the good of the team. – Bud Wilkinson To highlight its annual picnic one year, a company rented two racing shells … Continue reading

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Put on Your “Yes Face” in 2015

Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. – Colin Powell During his days as president, Thomas Jefferson and a group of companions were traveling across the country on horseback. They came to a river which had left its banks because of … Continue reading

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Leadership Minute: Late So Soon

How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flown. How did it get so late so soon? – Dr. Seuss Leadership is a … Continue reading

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