Joseph Lalonde

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What Commitment Looks Like

Joseph Lalonde

That’s why we need to have commitment. Commitment is being dedicated to a goal or cause. Yet I see far too many people who lack commitment. We’ve got to get better at being committed. It’s also when the committed keep going. Get committed. Commitment Isn’t Pretty.

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3 Ways A Leader Can Gain Commitment From Their Team

Joseph Lalonde

While leadership is about influencing others and helping them to grow, it’s hard to lead when there’s no commitment from those you’re trying to lead. Having committed team members means you’ve created a connection with them. But what happens when you’re unable to gain commitment from a team member?

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How To Stop Over-Committing

Joseph Lalonde

We don’t keep track of it and we over-commit ourselves to activities that drain our energy. What can we do to stop over-committing. With the new year getting into full swing, I believe it’s the perfect time to talk about our propensity to over-commit ourselves to causes. Why We Over-Commit. Why do we do this?

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Do You Want to Write a Book?

Joseph Lalonde

Four Questions, Four Actions, and Four Commitments If you are a leader who has been considering writing a nonfiction book to share your expertise with others, you may want to consider the following questions, actions, and commitments as you sort through the right timing, content, publishing approach, and […].

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Take The Time To Breathe

Joseph Lalonde

Remove the strangling obligations: We kept committing to more and more activities. We committed not to serve for a year as we stepped into the new church. We committed not to serve for a year as we stepped into the new church. When we began to serve, we set boundaries around our commitments. Yeah, sure, why not?!?

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Have A GROW Plan

Joseph Lalonde

You’ll have to commit and stride towards the finish line. Then, if you’re committed, email me at joe@jmlalonde.com to let me know the plan. W – Work: You won’t grow unless you work on your plan. That’s why the W in GROW stands for WORK. You will have to work hard to accomplish your goals.

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Become The Best Leader That You Can Be To Aid Your Business

Joseph Lalonde

Owning a business is a big commitment and a big responsibility. You have got to be able to do everything that you need to do, plus be able to work with everyone else and help them where it’s needed. It’s a lot to take on, and it’s something that you have got to be sure […].