Ken Blanchard once said, “The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.” Stan Toler wrote, “Good leaders know that more is accomplished by empowering others than by commanding them.” Chuck Swindoll stated, “Anyone who influences others is a leader.” Bottom line, all leaders are influencers, and since we all influence others, we are allContinue reading “Influence (Part 2)”
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Influence (Part 1)
In today’s world, it’s not a question of are you being influenced, but rather by whom are you being influenced. We are bombarded by information every day, and that information has only one goal: to influence. With social media in our pockets and numerous media outlets to watch and listen to, being influenced is aContinue reading “Influence (Part 1)”
Why I Started A Blog About Leadership
There are multiple reasons why I chose to start a leadership blog. One reason was that I wanted to put my doctorate degree to use, rather than just looking at an expensive piece of paper (my diploma). I have a passion for leadership and believe that effective and purposeful leadership happens through service and selflessness.Continue reading “Why I Started A Blog About Leadership”
Employees or Teammates
When you look at the people you lead, how do you see them? Are they employees who come to work to earn a paycheck, or are they teammates passionately working toward the same goals? This question is essential to consider when determining how successful you want your company, business, or organization to become. People whoContinue reading “Employees or Teammates”
Leave A Legacy
Every year, my wife and I sit down and watch White Christmas. I will admit, this is one of my favorite Christmas movies ever made. I enjoy listening to the music in the movie and the premise is wholesome. However, this year, I watched it and noticed something unforgettable. In the beginning of the movie,Continue reading “Leave A Legacy”
Live Fearlessly
“Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.” ~Rudyard Kipling~ Disclaimer: What you are about to read may not sit well with you, but I encourage you to read it anyway. You never know what you could learn, if you’re willing. Leadership is about one life influencing another. AsContinue reading “Live Fearlessly”
Selfless Leadership Is Purposeful Leadership 