Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 23, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. If you’re like most business owners, you want to create an office space that employees love. This can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. In this blog post, we will discuss four simple tips that will help you accomplish this goal.

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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

JULY 7, 2022

Competition is rife in the business world, and companies are constantly looking for competitive advantages to stay ahead of their rivals. This is emphasized even further by Hostinger’s report that there are 32.5 million small businesses in America. Dependable technology is undoubtedly one of the most significant sources of competitive advantage, so it is no […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 10, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. Moviegoers were treated to a new movie about the god of thunder. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) returned to the cinema to rock audiences. Thor: Love And Thunder had a similar feel to his last featured movie, Thor: Ragnarok, yet Love And Thunder felt somewhat flat. The jokes didn’t land. The action was nice but nothing special. […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 29, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. The new Top Gun: Maverick flew into theaters on Memorial Day weekend in what could be the best sequel ever to be released. After years of days due to COVID-19, we were treated to a masterpiece of a movie. Tom Cruise reprises his role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell. Maverick is a former Top Gun student. […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 24, 2022

Identifying and growing potential leaders can be tricky. You may not know what to look for or what you can do to develop these up-and-coming leaders. Despite this, you have to be able to identify and grow new leaders. These new leaders will be the ones to take your organization to the next level. Who […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

Reading is essential to the growth of any leader. The reading you do can be through physical books, audiobooks, and ebooks. Whatever works for you, do it! But… Finding great books to read can be a difficult thing to do. The power of books is why I love curating a list of books for leaders […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 3, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. After many delays, the world is finally able to see the new Sony Spider-Man-based film Morbius. Morbius stars Jared Leto as Doctor Michael Morbius. Morbius has a rare blood disease that causes extreme pain and physical issues. One of those is difficulty in mobility. Morbius is a brilliant scientist who seeks out a cure for […].

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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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NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Technology is continuously evolving. Various solutions are created to assist in improving daily activities. Businesses are no exception to the good of technology, so many businesses undergo digital transformation to stay updated. Becoming a digital leader in an ever-evolving digital world is beneficial and can bring your business the growth and success it strives for. […].

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The leaves are falling. The air is getting crisper. The weather outside is cooling down. Is there a better time to curl up with a good book? Maybe with a nice coffee or a specially made chai latte (my favorite). I think not. This month, I’m bringing you 5 more books leaders should read. I […].

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. This past weekend saw the end to the Daniel Craig era of James Bond. He’s starred as James Bond for five movies. He’s had quite the run as James Bond. With No Time To Die, we see Craig’s run as James Bond end. And on a high note. No Time To Die sees Bond in retirement. […].

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Unsurprisingly, we are creatures of habits. We do what we have regularly practiced. You may notice that every time you grab your phone, you press the Facebook app icon. You browse for 30 minutes. Then you try to remember why you picked up your phone. Or, maybe, you like to play games. Instead of opening up Facebook, […].

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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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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. Cry Macho is the new Clint Eastwood movie. It stars Clint as cowboy Mike Milo. He’s old and well past his prime in the cowboy circuit. Due to a favor owed to rodeo promoter Howard Polk (Dwight Yoakam), Mike agrees to go to Mexico to pick up Howard’s estranged son, Rafo (Eduardo Minett). The journey […].

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 31, 2021

I was introduced to Kent Julian through Dan Miller of 48 Days To The Work You Love. Kent speaks to students around the United States. He uses a simple phrase to help students understand what will make the biggest difference in their lives. I recently watched a webinar from Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentoring. Their guest was […].

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 8, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. I remember watching the original Suicide Squad movie at a now-defunct movie theater. The theater was a classic but it didn’t last. The theater was hot, humid, and almost unbearable to be in. That seemed to be the overall opinion most people held for the original Suicide Squad movie. This new film, The Suicide Squad, […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 4, 2021

It’s been ingrained in us from an earlier age that failure is bad. You shouldn’t aim to fail. If you do, you’re a failure. I love what Zig Ziglar said about failure. Zig was famous for saying: Remember that failure is an event, not a person. It’s a lesson far too many of us learn […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 18, 2021

By the title of this article, you may think I am going to write about the reopening process of businesses and churches after COVID-19. That’s a good thought, especially in this day and age. However, this is not the topic I want to share today. I want to share about opening up in the workplace. […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 16, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. Those Who Wish Me Dead is an excellent thriller to watch in the movie theater. The movie is based on the book of the same name by author Michael Koryta. Starring Angelina Jolie as Hannah, a smoke jumper firefighter suffering from PTSD. She made a judgment call the previous fire season that cost the lives […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 29, 2021

Once a month, I love to share with readers the books they should consider reading the following month. It’s fun looking at the great books that have been released and how they can impact other leaders. Today’s list will be no different. We are going to look at 5 books leaders should read in the […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 6, 2021

Wayne Baker, in his book All You Have To Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success, talks about the 4 styles of asking. These are the standard ways most people are viewed when making a request. Knowing which kind of asker you are will help you better suit your ask to […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 2, 2021

I heard the term “metanoia” used in a sermon recently. It means to transform in one’s way of life resulting from penitence or spiritual conversion. The priest used the term in the context of using the Lenten season to last beyond just the 40 days of Lent. He simplified the term to mean to change […].

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MARCH 28, 2021

Today, we’re going back to what started everything for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 2008 film, Iron Man, started Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From there, the universe expanded to 23 movies ranging from the Guardians Of The Galaxy, The Avengers, Ant-Man, and Spider-Man. The Universe has coalesced into something amazing. It is […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 7, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. Thor is the 4th movie released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie series. It stars Chris Hemsworth as the might Thor, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, and Tom Hiddleston as the mischievous Loki. I was dreading rewatching this movie. I remembered there was a Thor movie that was absolutely horrible. The dreadful movie wasn’t the first […].

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Now, The Little Things could mean a lot of things. This one is for the movie The Little Things starring the always amazing Denzel Washington (check out his great movies on Amazon) as Joe “Deke” Deacon, a Kern County Deputy Sheriff who is sent back home to Los Angeles. He is there to collect evidence […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 28, 2021

It’s the end of the month and that means it is time for another round of book recommendations for leaders. This list contains 5 books that are old, new, and even unknown. I believe one of the best ways for a leader to stay sharp, improve their leadership insights, physical health, and spiritual well-being is […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Four years ago I installed a ceiling fan in my bedroom. I’d never tried anything like that before. I was scared and anxious. When I was done installing the fan, I was beaming with pride. I’d installed a new fan and it worked! It’s always good when something like this works. And then it happened. One night while […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 15, 2020

I’ve often written about my love for the outdoors and all the fun activities you can do. These have included ice climbing, running half marathons, and more. As a leader, it’s important to have a hobby that gets you outside of the office and enjoying the great outdoors. Without a great hobby, it is easy […].

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It is easy to see the weaknesses of your team. Sally may not be the most organized. Jim may be late 20% of the time. And Bob… don’t even get me started about Bob. We are trained to look for the weaknesses of others. We need to see the weaknesses of others. If we don’t, how will […].

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 14, 2020

If you’re leading in an organization, there’s a good chance you’re not the top dog. Even then, you still have someone to answer to. This is why every leader needs to know how to lead upward. Leading upward is all about helping your boss or leader become better. They play a part in your development. […] The post How To Lead Upward appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 27, 2020

Hamilton the musical has taken the world by storm. Theaters and playhouses have sold out of the record-breaking play about the life of Alexander Hamilton (Lin-Manuel Miranda). Recently released on Disney Plus, Hamilton was recorded live in New York City in 2016. The recording took place at the historic Richard Rodgers Theater. This recording includes […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Hamilton The Musical appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 22, 2020

Every leader knows how important a vision is to leading an organization. The vision you cast is the pathway to success. Creating your vision is easy if you’re the only person on your team. Or your team is still small. Grow your team? Then creating a vision everyone can get onboard with becomes harder. It […] The post When Visions Collide appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 3, 2020

If you’re feeling the world is changing more dramatically and abruptly than ever, you’re not alone. Major and unexpected shifts are becoming increasingly frequent. The global COVID-19 lockdown. The Black Lives Matter movement. And the next one… And these events have left us with incredibly poor visibility into the future. Frankly, no-one has a clue […] The post A Checklist For Challenging Times appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 15, 2020

A Reel Leadership Flashback Article. Muscle-bound guys. Volleyball on the beach. Fast jets. It’s gotta be an 80’s movie. And it is! Top Gun, the classic Tom Cruze, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, and Meg Ryan movie is jam-packed with leadership lessons. With Top Gun 2 releasing soon, I thought looking at the leadership lessons in Top Gun would […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Top Gun appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 25, 2020

A Reel Leadership Article. Many of us out there may feel like we’ve been repeating the same day over and over again since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Layoffs, lounging around the house, and rinse and repeat… The days can begin to blend together. My friends and I joke about it but it can be a drain. If you’ve ever […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Groundhog Day appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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