Leading Through Laughter

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Andy Uskavitch

Walt Disney once said, “When the subject permits, we let fly with all the satire and gags at our command. Laughter is no enemy to learning.” There’s nothing wrong with humor in leadership.  It’s common to hear leaders say that they won’t be taken seriously if they use humor in their leadership role.  If you [...]

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Leadership Competition in Your Own Backyard

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Gretchen Anthony

A few months ago the president of the board told me I wasn’t good at my job. Well, he didn’t verbalized his thoughts with words to me. What he did was actually more hurtful to me. He “told me” I wasn’t doing a good job at my work by stepping in and doing my job [...]

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Leadership Balance: It’s About Spinning Plates!

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Mandy Russell

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.”  Albert Einstein Leadership is about spinning plates, both in the workplace and outside of it. as a leader, our daily business goal is to create compelling vision and allow our future leaders to devise stretch-goals that drive business growth. We motivate, [...]

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The Passing of a Legend

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Kristi Royse

“If you want to have more, you have to become more.” Jim Rohn Jim Rohn spoke to more than 6,000 audiences during his lifetime, personally teaching millions of people the fundamentals of success. Rohn emphasized the importance of taking responsibility for personal growth, and he taught people why and how to reach for a bigger, [...]

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Leaders: Dare to Ask for Help

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Kristi Royse

Do you need better results for 2010? Then ask for help. You know you need it. So go ahead and ask for it. Ouch, did I just say “ask for help?” I know you probably hate that advice. But here it is again: Get Help! And do it now! If you are contemplating making resolutions [...]

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