We’re all busy. We can all fill up a to-do list with the greatest of ease. But if you’re anything like me, it’s sometimes difficult to get the stuff on the list done. Of course, there are all kinds of strategies of what to do and how to do it. But even the best strategy can be thwarted by an …
3 Ways To Demonstrate Trust On Your Team
One of the most influential books in my personal leadership development is Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. It is profound in its simplicity. In this post, I’m interested in addressing the first dysfunction Lencioni identifies – the absence of trust. Trust lies at the foundation of every successful team. It is the first thing that must be developed …
Three Ways To Improve Efficiency In Your Business
Image Pixabay CC0 License How efficient is your business? Efficiency is a vital component of a successful business, and much depends on your company being run as efficiently as possible. An inefficient company is likely to spend more than it needs to, and have lower rates of productivity than it should. Both overspending and reduced productivity are detrimental to the …
19 Random Leadership Thoughts From My Moleskine
I will often be asked how I find the time, ideas, and insights for the posts I write here on timmilburn.com. My response: Everyday. Everywhere. I carry a Moleskine notebook with me all the time (Steve Farber calls this a WUP). When I observe something or have a few moments to reflect – I start writing. Over time, those thoughts …
3 Thoughts On Making Personal Change In Your Life
“If you really wanted to be any different, you would be in the process of changing right now.” – Fred Smith I was listening to talk radio the other day. They were discussing who they thought the hardest working actor in Hollywood was. After going round and round, they came to the conclusion it was Sylvester Stallone. If you don’t …
The Best Ways To Promote Leadership In Your Business
Photo Credit: Pexels People often think of leadership as something that is innate; you are either born with it or not. However, leadership can also be learned and developed over time. This blog post will discuss the best ways to promote leadership in your business. Many of these tips are simple and easy to follow, but they can make a …
The Three W’s Necessary To Accomplish Your Goals
I had a recent conversation with a group of young people at a leadership roundtable. As we went around the table, each shared about success and failure as it related to using their time wisely each day. Some people acknowledged their tendency to procrastinate while others talked about the pressure of deadlines. Throughout the conversation, the one thing crystal clear …
Public Speakers Practice Public Speaking By Speaking Publically
If you want to be a better public speaker, stop reading this blog post. Go out there and speak…publicly. I’m not against learning better practices, identifying key strategies, and gleaning from the wisdom of others. By all means, read, study, and learn. Like most anything else – you learn by doing. If you want to become a better public speaker, …