Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash. Nowadays, people change their careers frequently for personal and professional growth and to earn more money, but the last thing you want to do is sacrifice a good situation for more money or less flexibility.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels: [link]. As a business owner, keeping your employees motivated is one of the most important things you can do. The more motivated they are, the more work they can get done and the more money you will make.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A job is not a forever position. Throughout your life, you will have multiple jobs. The current tenure for a job is right around the 5 year mark. This job stat means you will likely have 6 or more jobs in a 30-year career. That’s a lot of jobs! However, it is the reality these days. Gone are the 30-year career and then retirement. People change jobs frequently!

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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 26, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Diversity in the workplace is becoming increasingly important as businesses strive to create a better work environment for their employees. A diverse team is a successful team, and it’s essential to have a variety of voices at the table when making decisions.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article The world of comic book movies changed on July 14th, 2000. This date was the release date of the original 20th Century Fox film X-Men. Based on the Marvel comic book series, X-Men, X-Men brought to life the stories children had been reading for years. Indeed, X-Men wasn’t the first comic book movie. It wasn’t even the first Marvel movie.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

You’re a leader. You’re in charge! Right?!? Wrong… We may be given authority over some areas of our lives , but there’s someone else who is in control. I fully believe God is in control. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash. I hope you do too. Today, these 10 verses are here to remind you of who is in charge. And it’s not you.

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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 7, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article Bullet Train is one of the most unique and fun films I’ve seen in a long time. It’s an action movie with a bit of intrigue, suspense, and fun all mixed together. Sony’s Bullet Train stars Brad Pit as Ladybug, Joey King as Prince, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tangerine, Brian Tyree Henry as Lemon, Andrew Koji as Kimora, and Hiroyuki Sanada as The Elder.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 4, 2022

Deconstruction is a hot topic button in the world of faith. Many prominent faith leaders are coming to terms that the people they’ve led are reexamining the world they believed in. More than that, many leaders of the faith have begun to deconstruct what they’ve come to believe. For those that don’t know what deconstruction is, a simple definition may be: The systematic pulling apart of one’s belief system for examination.

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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 21, 2022

Imagine this. You’ve just started trading and you have a team of employees at your beck and call. They’re making sales, liaising with customers, working on prototypes, and creating new marketing materials. For the first few weeks, everything is going great. But then, after a while, you notice that standards begin to slip. Employees aren’t […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 23, 2022

Trust. We all want to be trusted. What we often don’t do is trust those we lead. We hire a new employee. We begin to think of ways the employee may cheat the company. Boom. We’ve broken a bond of trust. The employee may not realize it. YET. Slowly but surely, the employee will begin […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 21, 2022

Speed has been the focus of many leaders. We’ve been pushed to be more efficient, quicker to release, and the first to market. Everything tells us that speed is good. What if I told you this was wrong? What if speed wasn’t as good as we’ve made it out to be? You may think I’m crazy. […].

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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

MAY 5, 2022

There are times when life is stressful, and it’s easy to let our minds wander to dark places. At these times, it’s important to remember that we have control over the quality of our lives. We can make decisions that put our minds at ease and take steps to ensure that our minds remain healthy. […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

As an entrepreneur and leader, you have the opportunity to invest and grow your wealth in a number of ways. There are many strategies that you can use to increase your net worth and build your financial security. This blog post will discuss some of the best ways to increase your wealth as an entrepreneur […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 4, 2022

Owning a dog can be one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet. They bring joy to our lives and teach us about friendship, loyalty, and love. But did you know dogs can also teach us important lessons about leadership? Many of you have heard of my dog, Lok. He’s a Vizsla, one of […].

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Employee motivation is essential for any business. When employees are motivated, they are more productive and efficient. This can lead to better work outcomes and a more successful company overall. However, motivating employees can be difficult – especially if you don’t know where to start. Establish Clear Goals And Expectation When it comes to motivating […].

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The longer you’re in a leadership position, the easier it can be to begin to feel disillusioned with everything. You get tired of the responsibility. You get tired of the loneliness leadership brings. And you feel discouraged because things aren’t going well. Yeah, leadership can be challenging. But you can still love your position of […].

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

When you think of love, you may not think of leadership. However, February is the month of love. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And, at least for part of February, I wanted to take a look at the ways leaders can lead with love. Love doesn’t have to be mushy. Love can be […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 19, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. The third movie in the Sony/Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man third movie. Tom Holland has starred as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Homecoming, Far From Home, and, now, No Way Home. This third outing may be the best Spider-Man movie to date. No Way Home has everything a Spider-Man fan could want. Improved villains, a fantastic story, and […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 16, 2021

No one likes to go through a struggle. Struggles challenge us. They pull at our inner-most being. Yet, there’s something special about struggles. They shape us into who we are. I recently came across this quote by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger is quoted as saying: Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Leaders in business may often find themselves feeling overwhelmed. When you have a lot to do and only a limited amount of time to use, it can seem like you’re never really going to be able to get everything done. Some periods may also be busier than others, making you feel even more rushed off […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Leadership presence is really about blending interpersonal skills, with personal skills. It is about sending the right signals, but it is also about communicating verbally as well as making others feel as though they trust you. If you can ensure that you have that leadership quality, then this will give you the boost you need […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Businesses require many different types of people to work: leaders, employees, outsourced workers, to name but a few. However, one type of person that is essential to working businesses (but who isn’t often talked about) is a notary. A notary is a qualified lawyer whose role is multifaceted. Most commonly, notaries are used to witness […].

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As any athlete will tell you, they try to find the best nutritional plan to get the best results they can. They will also tell you they bump up their mental game before a game, match, or race. A few weeks ago, I ran my most recent half marathon at the Metro Health Grand Rapids […].

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you think of your failures, do you cringe with regret? Do you squeal with glee? Do you hide your head in shame? Failures often give us an inferiority complex. They make us think we’re less than, a loser, or finished. Failures bring us down. But should they? Should failure make you feel horrible? I […].

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 31, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. It’s hard to believe the movie Spy Kids is 20 years old. It’s a fun children’s movie with plenty of potential. We see that potential in all of the sequels and semi-spin-off movies. Not only did director Robert Rodriguez produce four Spy Kids films, he also spun off the Machete (Danny Trejo) character into two […].

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. Think for a minute: What would you do if during a soccer game a wormhole opened, out stepped soldiers from the future, and they called the current generation to a war that happens in the future? That’s the premise of the Amazon Prime movie The Tomorrow War. Starring Chris Pratt as Dan Forester, Yvonne Strahovski […].

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We can make decisions in a vacuum. It is easy to dismiss others around us or their ideas. We do this in our homes. We do it in our businesses. And this hurts our effectiveness. Today, I want us to look at a few things to consider when making leadership decisions. This will help you […].

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

2020 was the year of COVID-19. I believe it was also the year of fatigue. So many leaders have been challenged, beat down, and talked down to because of the COVID-19 virus. They’ve become beat-up, worn-down versions of their old selves. Then comes the year 2021. Things are looking better in terms of COVID-19. People […].

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 15, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. This weekend saw the release of Free Guy, a new Ryan Reynolds movie. Free Guy’s premise is that an NPC (non-playable character in video game speak) suddenly becomes self-aware. He no longer follows the programming he was given. This leads to hilarity as Guy discovers he can choose to do what he wants to do. […].

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 12, 2021

Join the Reel Leadership Author Community by pre-ordering Reel Leadership Entertainment… The traditional line of thought with entertainment is that it is a mindless activity. There’s no redeeming value. Maybe you’ve heard other leadership experts talk about entertainment in a negative light. I know I have. However, entertainment, and movies in particular, don’t have to be […].

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