Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 27, 2018

A sad trend I’ve seen in leadership is the focus on self. Leadership has, for a time, become more about the leader than the people. And leadership isn’t about the leader. Leadership is about the people. Photo by Ezra Jeffrey. This is a leadership truth you have to remember as you lead. You have to think about the people.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 20, 2014

Businesses need to be quick in noticing the new innovative trends in their industries. Instead of holding tight to their brick and mortar stores, could Blockbuster have transitioned into a new media powerhouse? I think it’s possible. They even tried by going the mail order route but took too long to hop in.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 2, 2014

Reflection allows me to see trends within my blogging. Some interesting things to take note of: 40% of the top posts this month were list posts. 60% of the top posts were 6 months or older. 40% of the top posts were published in March. 10% of the top posts were guest posts. I love to reflect back on past months of blogging.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 1, 2014

I noticed a new trend in the top ten list, posts that contain a NUMBER of helpful ways to improve your leadership have crept their way into the top positions. The Toughest Decision I’ve Had To Make – I still miss you Zane. You were a great dog. How To Improve Your Time Management Skills.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

I noticed this trend a while ago. The second thing I noticed was that the Reel Leadership series of blog posts where I share leadership lessons from the movies does extremely well. Of the top 10 blog posts, 8 of them are from the Reel Leadership series. People are searching for and reading these articles.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 2, 2014

The other trend I see is that the numbered list post type has brought in a lot of traffic. This month, I saw a rise in the popularity of my pop-culture leadership posts. The leadership posts centered around the latest movies have done really well, especially the leadership from the X-Men post.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 15, 2018

Stimulating your mind so you’re taking in new content and “stretching” your brain will keep you sharp and up-to-date on important trends and insights. Do crossword puzzles or mind games. Get the right physical nutrition : It’s easy to not think about the food you’re eating. After all, you have to eat to live.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

You will see more of what is happening and keep up with trends in leadership, culture, and creativity 365 days a year. By downloading the app, you’ll be automatically introduced into ways to further the conversation happening at Catalyst and connect with other attendees (more on that later this week!).

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 24, 2016

For more than two decades, Ann has been at the forefront of major generational trends. I’m excited to bring Ann on the show to discuss generational trends in leadership, especially in relation to millennials. Receiving four U.S.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 6, 2016

Y ou’ve probably noticed a sad trend in the world. And it revolves around conversation. Or the lack thereof. Walking into a restaurant, you see it. Husband and wife, both have heads buried in their phones. Frantically texting back and forth. But not with each other. Or a high school party. Boys and girls are on their phones.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 24, 2018

The 40-hour workweek is dead and we’re doing nothing to stop the trend of bringing work home. Afterall, we have work email on our cell phones, access to the remote desktop servers on our home computers, and a phone in our pocket at all times. Can you see the problem with this? We’re always connected to the workplace.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 6, 2014

With reading, you’re able to stay up to date on the latest trends, discover old classics, and find enjoyment. R eading is key to staying ahead of the curve as a leader. Image via Creative Commons. I’ve found all of that and more as I’ve expanded my reading library.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 21, 2016

This trend has been disastrous for organizations. The ethos behind leadership has changed drastically in the last 10-15 years. We’ve seen leadership become more self-centered and me-driven. Leadership has slowly drifted away from helping others to helping the leader. What Went Wrong With Leadership.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 12, 2014

I’ve had a lot of conversations with people about having a ‘plan B’ and I’ve noticed an interesting trend: There is something that sets apart those people who seem to succeed and those who give up right before they reach where they are trying to get. It is not to do with whether or not they HAVE a Plan B.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 16, 2018

When you begin to notice a trend, pay attention. Especially when the trend involves people and broken relationships. Colleagues, friends, family… All people Hank pushed away or upset. Luis called Hank on this. He noticed all the problems he had and how there was one person involved in all of them: Hank. Look at the situation.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So, if I feel myself trending toward my signature sin, I sometimes recall a pithy verse from Proverbs or simply ask the Holy Spirit to deliver me from it. But as I hear myself speak, watch how I act, or examine my thoughts, I can try to correct the problem. But sin, of course, is ultimately more powerful than our wills.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 10, 2015

Question: What do you think of the trend of disabling comments on blogs? You can’t follow every decision they make. Their decisions may not fit with your blog. Weigh the pros and the cons and make an informed decision for yourself. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for blogging?

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Follow that up with the thrilling Mockingjay Part 1 , you have to be unsure if they can continue the trend of improving upon The Hunger Games. O nce you get past the trainwreck that the first Hunger Games movie was, you’re in for a treat. Catching Fire brought the Suzanne Collins story to life. They did it, they really did.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 3, 2017

By blending in, you can hop in on the latest trend and draft on the success of others. This maneuver of blending in allowed him to evade the police. While you may not desire to blend or fit in, doing so can help you get where you need to go. Don’t be afraid to blend in once in awhile.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Keep Abreast Of What Trends And What Is Popular. Trends come and go very quickly, in fact. Customer service matters a lot, so you have to make sure you have a contact page, contact information, and other platforms where communication is easy. Things change over time.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 6, 2015

The latest summer movie to follow this trend is Terminator: Genisys. We’ve seen this in recent movies Mad Max: Fury Road and Jurassic World. The movie world is living this scripture over and over again.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 25, 2018

They hear rumblings and they are able to pick up on new trends. You may believe they don’t have the experience or wisdom to know what’s really going on. You’d be wrong. New employees and the younger generation often have their ear to the ground. Listen to the younger members of your team.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 11, 2015

Research Trends. Google Trends. Google Trends is an innovative search engine that enables you to explore hot topics in different categories. If you are publishing content online, then Google Trends is a necessary tool for you. Thought leadership is a trend that you should seriously consider following.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 10, 2015

I’m bucking the trend of negative responses to the new Fantastic Four movie. You will have created something, though. And it may save your organization or position. Don’t hesitate to take action when your time is limited. Is Fantastic Four Worth Seeing? While it’s different, it was enjoyable.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 3, 2023

The better you are with this, the faster you can change and capitalize on new trends. Adaptability – Things change in every business, and this is often driven by customer behavior and demands. You’ll need to know how to adapt to these so you can keep up with the market. You’ll need to understand your customers, employees, and suppliers.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 9, 2015

Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How To Tell Your Story In A Noisy Social World by Gary Vaynerchuk – Writing a blog, I feel I need to be up to date on the latest social media trends and that’s the reason behind picking up Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook.

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 14, 2015

P odcasting was a massive trend in 2014, virtual summits are in 2015. They are online events, bringing together industry leaders to share their advice in interviews that can be consumed for free. The WP Summit is such an event, featuring world-leading experts on WordPress and online business.

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