Joseph Lalonde

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5 Things To Consider Before Choosing To Lead

Joseph Lalonde

Whether you’ve been promoted to a leadership position, are considering a move into leadership, or were forced to become a leader because no one else would step up, there are certain things to consider before stepping into a leadership role. As you read through this post, think about where you were in your leadership journey when you began to think through these questions.

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What’s Inspiring You?

Joseph Lalonde

In his book The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization , John Maxwell wrote something I’ve long held true. It’s about where we find our inspiration. What did Maxwell write? He said: As they read the newspaper, watch a movie , listen to their colleagues, or enjoy a leisure activity, they are always on the lookout for ideas or practices they can use to improve their work and their leadership.

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5 Ways To Learn From Others

Joseph Lalonde

While one of the easiest ways to learn is from reading great books, there’s an even better way to grow your leadership skills. What is it? It’s by learning from others, learning from other leaders. To learn from others, you have to be intentional. You have to have a plan. And you have to act. You can’t be timid or tiptoe around them.

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3 Ways To Pump Up Your People

Joseph Lalonde

Think about the last conference you attended. There was an Emcee, maybe it was Leslie Samuel. They brought a level of excitement to the event. They pumped it up. The organizer didn’t want the event to be low-energy. So, they pumped up the energy. When an organization lacks energy, the people soon begin to wander. They don’t see a future, personal growth , or a way forward.

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4 Life Areas Leaders Must Master

Joseph Lalonde

Mastering areas in our lives helps keep us balanced. Think of your tires. If one of them is off balance, your whole car will shake, shimmy, and feel like it’s falling apart. The lack of balance in your vehicle can make it feel as if the car is going to fall apart. It’s a scary experience for those who have experienced an issue with tire balance.

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Kindness Goes A Long Way

Joseph Lalonde

There aren’t many things that scare me. But there is one thing I have been terrified of for the last 25 years. Don’t laugh. I’m not the only one who feels this way. A Harvard study found that approximately 40% of people had this fear. What is the fear? Dentophobia Photo by Caroline LM on Unsplash What is dentophobia? Dentophobia is an intense and irrational fear of dentists, dental procedures, or the dental office.

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Treat People Differently

Joseph Lalonde

When you hear me tell you to treat people differently, what do you think? Am I crazy? Well, sometimes… but not when it comes to how we treat people. It’s so easy to treat everyone the same. It’s why we schools struggling. It’s easier to try to treat all the kids the same when there’s a massive number of students in the classroom.

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