General Leadership

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”. Mario Andretti. In Part I of this series we discussed Integrity and the concept of being “whole” as a leader.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Once the right people have the right training and are moving in the right direction, a leader must establish goals. The work done to establish the framework and set a vision will illuminate the path to the goals. .” Measuring. The new leader can utilize the trusted agents already identified to assist in determining that path.

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General Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2014

This voice of self-doubt that taunts you whenever you set a goal. Aligning your choices with your intentions: Your intentions are the desired results of your actions; they are your goals. Building a Network: It is virtually impossible to achieve our goals, dreams and aspirations alone. You can’t do it. You’re going to fail.

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General Leadership

JANUARY 28, 2016

Now, commitment does not mean following the leader and his/her path blindly toward a goal. True commitment requires re-evaluation periodically to ensure goal alignment and re-invigorate motivation.… Did the individual join your team or commit to your team? … Read the rest.

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General Leadership

AUGUST 28, 2014

He chooses to embrace the discomfort of change and reacts by pushing through that discomfort towards a goal on the other side. A supertanker leader is one who pushes aside the normal procedures and looks at a problem from a completely different perspective. Originally published in written form: [link]. … Read the rest.

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General Leadership

MARCH 29, 2017

Leadership is often considered a downward directed affair, where the person in charge gives his or her vision to employees who follow the person in charge towards a common goal. This is certainly one way of considering leadership, however, it’s not the most effective.

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General Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2016

When I took command of my military unit, one of the primary goals was creating more projects and work opportunities for the unit members.… After recently reflecting on recent book I read and a sermon I heard, I propose that Anarchy in the Workplace could be a result of regulations, rules, policies, and too much information.

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General Leadership

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Leadership is a passion which intrinsically motivates people toward a common goal, ignites others and drives vision. Leadership is a passion which cannot be taught, but must be learned. A leader without passion. is merely a manager. Leadership is a passion for fact-based decisions, not emotion-based arguments. … Read the rest.

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General Leadership

JANUARY 18, 2017

As the year 2016 just ended, and we engage our planning and thinking towards the new year, many leaders are being reflective to determine if they accomplished their goals and objectives for the year. .” Baltasar Gracian.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

I’d offer that truly effective delegation – the kind that results in growth in employees and achievement of organizational goals – is an art. From my observations it’s a skill that takes years to develop beyond being a simple means of shifting tasks from oneself to another. … Read the rest.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

How does this happen to someone who at one time demonstrated the ability to motivate others and successfully lead them on a path to achieve an objective, goal, or desired result?… We each know one or more of these leaders. … Read the rest. The post Professional Growth Is Not An Option appeared first on General Leadership.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

” Whether it was landing the job you always wanted, finishing an educational program or even winning a game of Monopoly, that phrase seems to enter the thoughts of someone achieving a substantial goal. The subsequent thought is that he or she no longer has to work hard; “I have earned a break and can enjoy the fruits of my labor.”

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General Leadership

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Now, commitment does not mean following the leader and his/her path blindly toward a goal.… The secret is to ensure their commitment is an acceptance and loyalty to being a part of something bigger than oneself. Did the individual join your team or commit to your team? … Read the rest.

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General Leadership

JANUARY 26, 2016

A goal without a plan is just a wish.”. GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. From Our Early Files: Originally Published. 23 April 2014. “ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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General Leadership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

We’re taught from the beginning that leadership is about a person applying influence to guide and enlist the support others in achieving a goal. Read more at [link]. Mastering Others is Strength; Mastering Yourself is True Power”. In my line of work, leadership is one of the elements upon which success in work performance is measured.

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General Leadership

AUGUST 14, 2015

Regardless of how tired she was after a long day, she always reminded me to set my goals high.… She ran a gas station then a restaurant all while working the farm to grow vegetables and raise animals to feed her family. … Read the rest.

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General Leadership

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

A lofty goal? It had been a week or so since the interview. As an aspiring journeyman, I was anxiously awaiting my first official opportunity to move into the ranks of supervisor. Unrealistic expectations? Naive on my part? Why so tough an assessment, you ask? … Read the rest.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Imagine being nineteen years old, in college, making good progress studying the administration of justice and having a very realistic goal of continuing on to law school for an eventual career as a lawyer. “Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” ” John F.

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General Leadership

APRIL 18, 2013

The famous picture of five marines and a navy corpsman struggling with bullets flying, to raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi on the tiny island of Iwo Jima in the middle of the Pacific Ocean perfectly captures the sense of momentum of six men straining toward a common goal. Life cannot be merely about us.

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General Leadership

JANUARY 16, 2015

Each of these positions has some bottom line, some overarching goal that the leader must meet or face the consequences. This position almost always comes with a title, “Commander”, Director of Marketing, Executive Vice President, Chairman, or CEO. … Read the rest.

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General Leadership

MARCH 5, 2014

As owner and lead consultant at Maiers Educational Services , her passion for literacy and technology to discover creative ways to assist schools and organizations in meeting their learning and productivity goals. Autumn Letendre of the Golden Star USA Foundation.

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General Leadership

JANUARY 21, 2014

The film recounts the story of two terminally ill men (portrayed by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman ) who, wanting to make the most of their remaining time, set off on a trip together with the goal of accomplishing a wish list of things to do before they “kick the bucket.”

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General Leadership

MARCH 16, 2014

Becker reminds us that achieving true happiness and satisfaction in and through our lives demands we pursue goals that are relevant, honorable, and extend above and beyond ourselves. But he has to feel and believe that what he is doing is truly heroic, timeless, and supremely meaningful.”. Life cannot be merely about us.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

A lofty goal? It had been a week or so since the interview. As an aspiring journeyman, I was anxiously awaiting my first official opportunity to move into the ranks of supervisor. Unrealistic expectations? Naive on my part? Why so tough an assessment, you ask?

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Their success is a byproduct of bold goals meticulously planned and deliberately executed. The greater your ability to illuminate, activate and celebrate the capabilities of your team, the greater the likelihood you’ll enhance everyone’s potential for success.

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General Leadership

APRIL 20, 2013

Our strength, we know, is in the team working together toward a common goal. With very few exceptions, the image of a warrior acting alone is far from the reality we either espouse or embrace. The idea that we are stronger together is reinforced every day in the military.

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General Leadership

APRIL 23, 2014

“ A goal without a plan is just a wish.”. He understood that achieving extraordinary goals demands setting conditions for success before you begin. It transforms bold goals into inspiring realities. It transforms bold goals into inspiring realities. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. So what made the difference?

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General Leadership

OCTOBER 9, 2017

“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore”. Christopher Columbus. It’s a seldom discussed fact that Christopher Columbus nearly missed his chance to make the history books in his 1492 discovery of the “New World.”

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General Leadership

AUGUST 20, 2014

Guest Posts bonzai goal setting individual intention interaction Leadership levy organization transition Vision' Similarly, leaders can make a large impact with slow, steady inputs to their organization or people.… … Read the rest. The post How to Make an Impact: Think Big, Lead Small appeared first on General Leadership.

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General Leadership

OCTOBER 12, 2015

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore”. Christopher Columbus.

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General Leadership

MARCH 21, 2016

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.” ” Isaac Asimov. I offer a third constant, and that is change.

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General Leadership

MARCH 4, 2016

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “Man was designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness” Zig Ziegler.

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General Leadership

OCTOBER 9, 2015

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position.”. Brian Tracy.

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General Leadership

AUGUST 17, 2015

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Recently, my sweetie and I were out at Creve Coeur Lake in St. Louis County, Missouri.

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General Leadership

JULY 31, 2015

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.”. Albert Schweitzer.

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General Leadership

JULY 24, 2015

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. If you want to leave a legacy, invest in people, and encourage those you develop to pass on everything they learn from you to others who will do the same. – John Maxwell.

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General Leadership

JUNE 26, 2015

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” ” Harvey S.

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