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May
03
 
 
 
 

Are You Brainwashed or Drinking Too Much Kool-Aid? Leadership Starts With You!

 

Brainwashing & Kool-aid

Over the years I have belonged to various associations and groups. I been also been in many peer groups, hired consultants and coaches, used multitudes of products and vendors, and even worked for some crummy employers. The years of this have recently caused me much pondering. I keep wondering why a person would stay with certain employers, or industry associations, even vendors …to their own detriment. I know of talented professionals that work for horrible organizations, yet they never leave ..they just suffer. I know individuals that are going in debt because they believe a certain industry association will “save” them.

I had to wonder, was this some sort of brainwashing? Not intentional (I hope), but psychology does play a part in sales tactics. As I dug deep and thought about past meetings, events, companies I have been with, and conversations with peers, I discovered a few things that consistently reappeared in the behaviors of these organizations. I do not profess to be a psychology expert, but I consulted with some professionals in that area, that have confirmed my thoughts.

1. Labeling – Labeling is very powerful technique. It can be used for good and can be used as manipulation. For example I have heard associations

 
 
 
 
Apr
24
 
 
 
 

Four Strategies to Make Your Vision a Reality

 

Execution pathI wanted to share with you a guest post that I wrote for Jesse Lyn Stoner’s website. Jesse Lyn Stoner is the author of the book “Full Steam Ahead. Unleash the Power of Vision in Your Work and Your Life.” It is without a doubt the best book on creating vision in organizations. I was honored when she asked me to write a post that went into more detail regarding the tactics of my Ultimate Personal Success Plan. The article turned out great and I am happy that it has received a lot of attention, as well as conversation on the post and social media channels. I know you will find it valuable to achieving your goals. Please take a moment to share your thoughts on the article over at Jesse’s site.

Four Strategies to Make Your Vision a Reality

 
 
 
 
Apr
13
 
 
 
 

The Urgency For Good Leadership

 

“There is no tomorrow to remember if we don’t do something today, and to live most fully today, we must do that which is of greatest importance. Let us not procrastinate those things which matter most.” This message from Thomas S. Monson is eloquently said, yet it is advice that has been received over and over from leadership figures for years. The concept has been a said a million different ways, and yet it has taken me years to fully comprehend the deep significance in my leadership and personal success.

There are a lot of businesses still struggling in this economy. There are still a lot of good people without jobs and a lot of good people struggling personally and financially. There are people working long hours for little pay and struggling to make ends meet.

With that said, there is something that really breaks my heart and cuts me to the core. It boggles my mind and I struggle to comprehend the reasoning. I can only come to a conclusion that people are emotionally broke. The problem I am referring to is the unwillingness to become greater today, for a better tomorrow. I talk with a lot of business owners and employees of businesses that know things are not peachy. Yet what are they doing to improve their ability. Do they read books, to overcome their weaknesses and find answers to their problems? Do they read blogs of experts that teach tidbits of clues

 
 
 
 
Apr
09
 
 
 
 

Leadership Gold Nuggets From Around The World – Part 19 – 27 of 27

 

International Leadership BlogathonThis is the last of a multi-part article meant to share some of the tidbits of wisdom from the 2012 International Leadership Blogathon.

Article  19 – Debbe Kennedy from The USA
Leadership by Example: How to Ignite this Quality in Your Life and Work

“…it is clear that our notions about leadership are being turned upside down, questioned, revitalized and changed before our eyes.”

“The reflection of our faces in the mirror of the world is a reminder that the future, collectively, rests in our hands.”

“We are here at this time for a purpose – and it is hard to deny that we are the ones who will create the next chapter in history.”

“Leadership is as local as any of us sitting at our desks …and as global, …and far-reaching as time, distance, and technology can take us. In an instant, it stretches across cultures and many dimensions of difference.”

“Leadership by example is perhaps our most powerful tool in putting what we are learning here from one another

 
 
 
 
Apr
05
 
 
 
 

Leadership Gold Nuggets From Around The World – Part 13 – 18 of 27

 

Leadership Gold NuggetsWe continue on today with more tidbits of wisdom from each of the articles in the 2012 International Leadership Blogathon. This is meant to allow you quickly read some of the best parts.

As always though, reading the whole articles are is the best way to enhance your learning of leadership from the blogathon.

 

Article 13 – Sandro Da Silva from The Netherlands
Leadership: Do You Practice What You Preach?

“…influence is crucial in gaining your team’s willingness to coordinate their efforts towards organizational goals.”

“These days, your team has read the same books you’ve read (or even more!). Information has become more accessible, and workers more independent and emancipated. They know the “tricks” and don’t fall for them anymore.”

“Core Values are, in our ever changing and demanding times, a constant which you can use to guide you in your behavior, your choices and your decisions.”

“Core Values are the laws that rule every employee in the company, from the receptionist to the C-level executive…”

“Core Values are not something you set and