Image: Freepik As a leader, you are called to wear multiple hats during every single day at work. But while you should certainly hone your problem-solving and lateral-thinking skills, there are some qualities that are often overlooked, such as the ability to be a compassionate leader. Compassion is essential to the success of your business and that of your workplace …
3 Things Putting A Golf Ball Taught Me About Decision-Making
I spent four hours on the golf course yesterday with my son Mitch. He’s a funny guy (I told a story about him in yesterday’s post) and becoming a pretty good golfer. Golf, like most sports, teaches principles that can be applied to other areas of life as well. You don’t have to be an avid golfer to learn and …
Forgiving May Be The Best Form Of Living (and Leading)
I haven’t read a lot of leadership articles that tackle the subject of forgiveness. Yet with all of the other leadership talk pointed at allowing people to fail, learning from one’s mistakes, and getting up one more time after you fall down…forgiveness has a huge role to play here. In the words of C.S. Lewis, “Everyone says forgiveness is a …
10 Reasons Why I Tweet
People often ask me why I tweet so often. I love the potential and possibilities that exist within the social networking platform known as Twitter. It’s a cool tool if used effectively. I joined Twitter in March, 2007. My first tweet simply said, “I just joined twitter…” And nothing happened. That might have been your experience as well following your …
Serving With An “Extra Mile” Motive
I think we would all agree that serving others is a good thing. In fact, it is a great thing. Many companies will pride themselves on their excellent customer service. Entire philosophies of leadership have centered around the idea of the leader who serves those around her. There are countless ways one can offer service to both community and country. …
How To Grow Your Small Business With Confidence And Peace Of Mind
Unsplash – CC0 License Most entrepreneurs want to grow their small businesses as quickly as possible. But it often comes with a sense of trepidation. Owners wonder whether they are biting off more than they can chew, and if they have adequate protection. The key here is to prepare yourself first. Growing a small business with confidence and peace of …
How To Instantly Improve Your Daily Routine At Work
Photo Credit: Pixabay If you’re going to be a good leader and get more done then it’s essential you put measures in place that will help you achieve these goals. You’ll thank yourself at the end of the day for making these changes because of all the benefits they’ll bring to your work life and health. There are steps you …
Be The Master Of Your Fate
Photo by WorldSpectrum So, you didn’t get to the Ivy League, and now you’re thinking that your circumstances are holding you back from living the life you deserve? Think again. In an article published by Moneyinc.com, we can see that some of the world’s wealthiest people dropped out of school. It makes for interesting reading when we consider the huge …