Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The longer you’re in a leadership position, the more decisions you will have to make. These decisions… They’re not always going to be easy. In fact, many of the decisions you’re going to make as a leader will be uncomfortable. Your decisions become uncomfortable when they impact the livelihood of those you lead, the organization’s health, and more.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

via Pexels. This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Starting your own online store can be a great way to make money and be your own boss. But it’s not as easy as just setting up a website and waiting for the customers to come flooding in. There are a lot of things you need to know before you get started, and this blog post will teach you everything you need to know!

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Scientific research shows that human beings are not always good at evaluating the true qualities of leadership, and are even occasionally attracted to the arrogant confidence that some leaders exhibit. Arrogance is often a sign of weakness, and people who display it create toxic workplaces and make decisions that put others at risk. Photo by Dragos Gontariu on Unsplash.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. During the summer vacation, children do not have to worry about school, so they have more time to play and relax their minds. Despite this, many parents have trouble finding a balance that allows them to keep their kids physically active while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle over the summer break.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Do you ever feel like there’s no time to breathe in your day? You’ve found ways to cram more and more into your daily schedule. Yet, you feel like you’re drowning now more than ever. I’ve been there. It’s not a fun place to be. At our old church, Pamela and I filled our days with work, church, and small activities to make sure we made the most out of our days.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. One of the best ways to ensure you are successful as a business owner is to build and cultivate trust. It’s important that you do so within your company walls as well as with your customers and other business leaders. How far you can get in your career depends on this and will impact what you’re able to achieve.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The idea of leisure and how to enjoy yourself can be a hot-button topic in the world of personal development. There are people out there who say you should constantly look for ways to improve yourself. I disagree. There are times when you need to take a mental break. You have to find ways to enjoy yourself. Yet, there’s also an idea there that sticks.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

How have you been doing on your reading goals for the year? It’s hard to think we’re entering the final quarter of 2022. Where did the year go? I want to help you curate great books to read throughout the year. Every month, we make a list of the leadership books that I think will help you become a better leader and person. For October, we’ll look at another five books and why they can help you improve or change your leadership style.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Growing up, there was a popular television series called Are You Afraid Of The Dark? The show aired on the Nickelodeon TV channel. Are You Afraid Of The Dark? was a horror anthology group of teenagers who were called “The Midnight Society.” The Midnight Society would gather in the woods and then each person would begin to tell their own scary story.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

People are stubborn. Once they have a belief, they struggle to reimagine something new. Now, if people are stubborn, leaders can be hard-headed and impossible to change! Not really. However, it is how we feel sometimes. We hold tight to our ideals. We believe we know best. Photo by Paul Skorupskas on Unsplash. Yet, we don’t. We are not perfect.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash. Whether you are starting your career as a manager or you are looking to develop in a position, there is always something to learn. Management is a skill set, but it’s also a practice; the more you manage, the better at it you become.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Leadership is more than just giving orders and being the boss. To be an effective leader, you need to be able to motivate and inspire your team to do their best work. Here are eight ways you can be a better leader at your job: Via Pexels. 1.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 13, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. When it comes to building up a strong and successful business it takes a lot of time and effort to do so. It can take years to build up a business but only hours or days to bring it crashing down, when you have spent so much time and effort on something the last thing you want is for it to be destroyed because it was not kept safe and secure.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 16, 2022

I recently read a story about marbles. I thought my blog readers would also love to read it. The story gives us a lot to think about. Read the story and then keep reading to read some of my thoughts. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash. 1,000 MARBLES. (Author Unknown). The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it’s the unbounded joy of not having to be at work.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 11, 2022

A leader is constantly looking for ways to grow. This could be through reading books, active engagement, listening to others, or other forms of learning. But… Not many leaders have a GROW plan. A GROW plan helps leaders have a short acronym to remember their plans to grow. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash. Today, we’re going to look at what a leader can do to create a GROW plan and boost their leadership knowledge.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 4, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. As a business owner, you are always looking for ways to save time and money. One way to do this is by outsourcing some of your work. Photo by fauxels. There Are Many Different Areas Where You Can Outsource Work, Including: 1.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 9, 2022

Do you struggle to set goals? No? Maybe you’re like me and struggle to accomplish goals? Yes? Does that sound more like you? Either way, goal setting can be brutal. I’ve struggled with setting goals throughout my career and life. I’ve never been one to want to set goals. Photo by Content Pixie on Unsplash. Today, I want to share 5 thoughts on goal setting.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 2, 2022

You need a bigger house. You deserve a faster car. You have to have a larger salary. For so many of us, we live in a world of needing, deserving, and having to haves. What is this world? It’s the world of discontent. Photo by Nora Hutton on Unsplash. Are You Content? Are you content? That’s a big question to ask. For me, most of the days, I think I am.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 26, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. Many people think they know the story of Elvis Presley (portrayed by the great Austin Butler). A great musician who rose to prominence. Then, losing it all due to a battle with drugs and obesity. The new Elvis movie introduces us to another villain in the life of Elvis. That villain? His manager Colonel Tom […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 19, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. I was excited for the 5th movie in the Toy Story series. While not a Toy Story movie in name, Lightyear tells the origin stories of Buzz Lightyear (Chris Pine) and Zurg (James Brolin). We find out that Buzz Lightyear is based on a movie Andy had seen as a child. This movie had a toy […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 12, 2022

Becoming a brilliant boss can totally transform your company and the profits that it is able to attract, as you will have the skills required to lead your team in the direction of ultimate success in every way. Fortunately, figuring out exactly how you can become the most amazing boss ever doesn’t need to be […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 8, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. Benedict Cumberbatch returns as Doctor Stephen Strange in Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. The movie is one many moviegoers have long waited for. Myself included. The first Doctor Strange movie was a fun, trippy movie into the world of mystic arts. Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is an attempt to bring […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

Your company will take far more of your time and ability than you anticipate. You probably had everything figured out in your thoughts when you initially started running your company. The initial months may have been manageable, but after a year or two you realize that a developing company is not a task you should […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

As a small business owner, you know that it takes more than just a good idea to be successful. You need to be able to lead your team and make tough decisions to navigate through challenging times. To develop your leadership skills, you need to understand what they are. Leadership skills can be categorized into […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 1, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. Memory is the latest Liam Neeson movie. If you don’t know who Liam Neeson is, he is famous for his role in Taken and other films where he has a specific set of skills. Memory follows the same formula. Liam Neeson’s character, Alex Lewis, is slowly losing his memory. His career is an assassin for […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 26, 2022

In December, I released my book, Reel Leadership. It was a continuation of the work I’ve done on the blog. Since the Reel Leadership articles tend to receive the most feedback and visits, I wanted to create a fantastic book that people would love. For the most part, the feedback has been positive. People have enjoyed […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 24, 2022

Breaking into the political sphere can be attractive for quite a few reasons. Many budding politicians want to make the world a better place. Others feel as though it can be financially rewarding at the same time. When you see the likes of AOC net worth, it’s hard not to argue with that. Regardless of […].

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Today, I’m deviating from the theme of love and leadership. Instead, I want to share 40 leadership lessons learned in 40 years of life. It’s strange to think I’ll no longer qualify for a 40 under 40 list. I’m more likely to qualify for an AARP mailing. That’s okay. We grow, we gain, and we […].

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Love is such a strange word. It conjures up emotions within us. Sometimes, there are mixed emotions that come from hearing the word love. We may feel the pain of losing a loved one. We may feel ecstatic thinking of how we love our spouse. I tell you, love is strange. Still, love is powerful. Let […].

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. The Paper Tigers is a new release on Netflix. The theaters are seeing a bit of a dry spell and I figure it’s time to check some Netflix films off of the watchlist. The trailer for The Paper Tigers intrigued me. The look and feel made it seem like it would be similar to the […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 30, 2022

Quotes And Leadership Lessons From. The Netflix original movie, Tick, Tick… BOOM! tells the story of Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield). Tick, Tick… BOOM! is the autobiographical musical of Larson as he struggles to become a valued playwright. Larson eventually does but does with the play Rent. Unfortunately, Larson died of an aortic aneurysm before the play premiered.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 28, 2021

I recently purchased a Kamado Joe Classic I charcoal grill. These grills are called egg grills because of their shape. The deal had been too good to pass up. It was almost half off the original price. I placed the order, the item arrived, and Pamela and I assembled the grill. A few days later, […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 25, 2021

As the manager of your business, the safety of your staff is in your hands. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act of 1970 stipulates that you institute measures to protect your workers from any injuries they might encounter while on the job. And one way to do this is to introduce safety leaders […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Status is essential for businesses. Whether you’re a startup just trying to get off the ground or an established company looking to stay on top, boosting your status can help you achieve your goals. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Always Try to Leave a Good Impression If you’re looking to […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 26, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. The Matrix returned to the theaters during Christmas 2021. The movie was initially scheduled to open on May 21st, 2021, alongside the latest John Wick movie (also starring Keanu Reeves). It was pushed to a 2022 release date until they decided to release on the week of Christmas. The Matrix Resurrections brings us back to […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Leaders are often great people. However, in today’s cancel culture, they can wreck their entire careers with a single off-hand remark. Saying something that somebody else might find offensive is a high crime in our society, worthy of massive social penalties. That’s why leaders should assume that everything they say, even if it is in […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Empowering employees involves allowing them to act and make decisions within your company. To ensure these behaviors align with the company’s aims, trust and understanding are required. The Value Of Employee Empowerment Empowering employees involves allowing them to act and make decisions within your company. To ensure these behaviours align with the company’s aims, trust […].

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