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Jeff

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Seven Personal Characteristics Of A Good Leader

How often have you heard the comment, "He or she is a born leader?" There are certain characteristics found in some people that seem to naturally put them in a position where they’re looked up to as a leader.
Whether in fact a person is born a leader or develops skills and abilities to become [...]

Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain!

As the ‘Great And Powerful Oz’ once said to Dorothy, "Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain!" and as you know, appearances can be deceiving they are also one of the first things people judge others by. For instance, you recall the old saying ‘Never Judge A Book By Its Cover?’ well guess [...]

All You Really Want Is Feeling Good

If I asked you what your goal in life is, what would you answer? Well, the answer would be as diversified as people are.
Many will answer that making money is the primary goal. This is especially true for us in northern America. Some might say success is what they want to achieve, others will focus [...]

3 Es For Leaders – Engage, Empower, Encourage!

“Enflamed with the study of learning and the admiration ofvirtue; stirred up with high hopes of living to be brave…and worthy…, dear to God, and famous to all ages.”- John Milton
Leaders are by definition “stewards” of the trust, hope andbeliefs of others. To perform their acts of stewardship,leaders must practice and master three essential tasks:
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Elements of Timeless Leadership

Great leadership is timeless, always in vogue. The world has been hungry for great leaders from time immemorial. In times of chaos and war, environmental and social upheaval, great leaders often emerge pointing the way toward peace. In times of tranquility, calm and prosperity, great leaders have emerged to maintain the systems of [...]

Dream Bigger!

A number of years ago we created a graphic logo based on the phrase Dream Bigger! We produced buttons and t-shirts. I’ve signed letters and emails with this phrase. It is more than a short inspirational phrase. It embodies a truth for all of us as individuals and carries extra importance [...]

Characteristics of a Good Leader

It’s interesting to hear the responses from executives when I ask them, "What are the characteristics of a good Leader?"
If I ask that question in a large room of executives, or even upper level managers the answers will be all over the map, and many are conflicting.
A couple of the usual answers are:
A leader is [...]

Leadership – L.P.B It!

“Dissatisfaction and discouragement are not caused by the absence of things, but the absence of vision.”- Anonymous
This article in for anyone who is currently unsure, unknowing, on-the-fence, and/or otherwise “searching” for the answer to whether or not he/she can be an effective leader.
The answer? Quite simply is: “Maybe” or “Maybe Not”!
No, we are not trying [...]

Four Obstacles to Exceptional Leadership–Part 1

"Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them." — Orison Swett Marden
Every day leaders are faced with challenges to expand their thinking, overcome obstacles and embrace potential growth. It is my belief that leadership hinges upon the [...]

What is Leadership?

Leadership is what every organization needs and so few have in adequate supply. Part of leadership is what the first President Bush called "the vision thing". It’s the ability to see what does not exist and then gather, mold and shape the resources needed to make it happen.
Part of leadership is passion for the purpose [...]