I’ve been writing quite a bit on the importance of leading yourself first. I believe it’s important – even foundational – as a prerequisite to the effort and energy we use trying to lead others. But it’s not all about “me.” In fact, the motivation to lead yourself first finds its greatest meaning and significance when its about serving others. …
How Should I Respond?
When I was in the third grade, the popular way (and most direct way) to ask a girl if she liked you was to write her a note expressing your affection and at the bottom give her three options to check her answer (Yes!, no, and my personal favorite…maybe). Then you’d give the note to your friend, who gave it …
You’re Contagious
With the weather changing, we’re entering into the flu season. People stay away from other people who have the flu because they don’t want to get it. Contagious is a condition that passes on to me what you already have. The truth is we pass on things to other people everyday. Disease isn’t just physical. A bad attitude is contagious. …
The Indescribable Impact Of The Index Card
I’m in the process of writing a book on developing student leaders. While that really sounds cool and admirable – I quickly realized that one doesn’t just sit down and write a book (at least this someone – me! – doesn’t do it that way). I have a wide range of thoughts, quotes, and ideas that I need to organize. …
What To Do With Your Extra Hour
The way a person spends his or her time say a lot. Use it, abuse it, mismanage it, or make the most of it – our use of time effects whether we’re able to do things that really matter. Michelangelo is noted on one occasion as working feverishly to finish a certain project. When he was questioned and warned that …
Budget Cuts Don’t Effect Everything
The most overused phrase of the last two years: “In these economic tough times…” It’s become the preamble to almost every statement that carries bad news. If the economy ain’t good, ain’t nothing else good. You get word from the top that your operational budget needs to be cut. Conservative spending is the new norm. Layoffs are the nagging fear. …
Meeting Planner/Organizer Worksheet
Welcome to TimMilburn.com I created The Meeting Planner/Organizer Worksheet (MPOW) in 2010. I’ve continued to make small tweaks to it over the years. It has been my most downloaded pdf. So I’m glad you’re here. I designed this one-page PDF to help you cover all the bases – before, during and after your meeting. My best ideas on running an effective …
5 Ways We Lead Ourselves Below The Surface
On the surface of the water, an iceberg can appear small and harmless. But underneath the water’s surface, the major portion (90%) of the iceberg can pose serious threats to boats and vessels that pass too close (think Titanic). The bulk of the iceberg lives below the surface. It’s not visible to those who pass by. But it’s there. This …