Joseph Lalonde

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Beating Back Shame With Jacob Sokol – The Answers From Leadership Podcast Episode 5

Joseph Lalonde

Everything changed in 2009 when he took 5 weeks off from work to backpack throughout Europe, alone! The struggles we face point us in a direction that shows us we have a unique set of skills and empathy for those who have gone through the same things. Jacob is an amazing man doing even more amazing things. We have them.

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13 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Sully

Joseph Lalonde

O n January 15th, 2009, the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549 had a choice to make. A pilot never stops acquiring new skills. You will always need to learn new skills. Do we try to make it back to LaGuardia, land at Teterboro Airport, or make a crash landing in the Hudson River. Going above and beyond can make you a hero.

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Healthy Habits Of Successful Leaders – An Expert Roundup

Joseph Lalonde

It’s great to see how far along I’ve come from my year of worst-case scenarios in 2009, to where I am today. Regular meditation and all the skills it improves – focus, concentration, mindfulness, patience, stress resiliency, emotional intelligence, and more – has been a massive game changer for me. Keep moving! Brian Dodd.