Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. The critically acclaimed Black Panther movie starring Chadwick Boseman was released in 2018. Boseman was hailed as the quintessential Black Panther. Sadly, Boseman passed away on August 28th, 2020, from a battle with cancer.

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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 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 8, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. During the summer vacation, children do not have to worry about school, so they have more time to play and relax their minds. Despite this, many parents have trouble finding a balance that allows them to keep their kids physically active while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle over the summer break.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Do you ever feel like there’s no time to breathe in your day? You’ve found ways to cram more and more into your daily schedule. Yet, you feel like you’re drowning now more than ever. I’ve been there. It’s not a fun place to be. At our old church, Pamela and I filled our days with work, church, and small activities to make sure we made the most out of our days.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. One of the best ways to ensure you are successful as a business owner is to build and cultivate trust. It’s important that you do so within your company walls as well as with your customers and other business leaders. How far you can get in your career depends on this and will impact what you’re able to achieve.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. If you are curious as to why your start-up isn’t getting any customers, then you may be frustrated at not seeing the results you’re looking for. If this is the case, then you are not alone. So many company owners are in the position that you are in, but there are things that you can do to try and turn things around.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. So, you’re thinking of opening a pharmacy. That’s great! The pharmacy industry is booming, and there’s always room for another player in the market. But before you open your doors for business, there are a few things you need to have in place.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This is a guest post by Sean Glombowski. I previously worked with Sean and stayed connected with him. When I saw his LinkedIn post about the job hunt, I knew I had to get him to share. Thankfully, he did. I’m proud to introduce you to Sean today and hope you take something away from his article. Merriam-Webster defines Interrogation as: “a formal and systematic questioning”.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 16, 2022

My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. In 2002, the live-action Scooby-Doo movie ( get your copy here ), directed by Raja Gosnell and screenplay by James Gunn, was released. It starred Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, Freddie Prinze Jr. as Freddie, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Linda Cardellini as Velma, and Neil Fanning as the voice of Scooby.

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

People are stubborn. Once they have a belief, they struggle to reimagine something new. Now, if people are stubborn, leaders can be hard-headed and impossible to change! Not really. However, it is how we feel sometimes. We hold tight to our ideals. We believe we know best. Photo by Paul Skorupskas on Unsplash. Yet, we don’t. We are not perfect.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash. Whether you are starting your career as a manager or you are looking to develop in a position, there is always something to learn. Management is a skill set, but it’s also a practice; the more you manage, the better at it you become.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Leadership is more than just giving orders and being the boss. To be an effective leader, you need to be able to motivate and inspire your team to do their best work. Here are eight ways you can be a better leader at your job: Via Pexels. 1.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 30, 2022

I’ve been listening to a wide range of audiobooks recently. My book list has been everything from leadership to personal development to science to cultural. This listening experience has been great. I’ve been introduced many great authors and concepts. I’m learning about topics that were never taught (or I don’t remember) during my school years.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 25, 2022

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a great way to drive traffic to your website. By bidding on relevant keywords, you can appear at the top of search engine results pages (SERPs) and get your site in front of potential customers when they’re searching for products or services like yours. And this can happen more quickly than it can from an SEO campaign.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 28, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article Dragon Ball is an animated series that started in Japan in 1984. The cartoon has garnered critical acclaim and runs through multiple series. Dragon Ball Super is one series that spawned from the original series. Originally running from 2015-2018, Dragon Ball Super racked up numerous awards. In 2022, the new Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero animated was released to theaters.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 2, 2022

You need a bigger house. You deserve a faster car. You have to have a larger salary. For so many of us, we live in a world of needing, deserving, and having to haves. What is this world? It’s the world of discontent. Photo by Nora Hutton on Unsplash. Are You Content? Are you content? That’s a big question to ask. For me, most of the days, I think I am.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 14, 2022

When employees step out of their comfort zone and try something new, magical things happen. Google allows its employees to spend 20% of their time working on pet projects. These pet projects are things the employee sees that could benefit Google. Most organizations are not like Google. They are unwilling to give their employees time to try new things, even when the organization would benefit.

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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 12, 2022

Have you ever been around a Debbie Downer? You know the type… They’re always in a funk. Their day never goes right. Someone is always trying to bring them down. It’s a vicious cycle. It’s a cycle that pushes people away. Most people don’t want to be near a Debbie Downer. Their negative attitude is […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 19, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. I was excited for the 5th movie in the Toy Story series. While not a Toy Story movie in name, Lightyear tells the origin stories of Buzz Lightyear (Chris Pine) and Zurg (James Brolin). We find out that Buzz Lightyear is based on a movie Andy had seen as a child. This movie had a toy […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 31, 2022

According to Country Living, today is Global Running Day. The purpose of Global Running Day is to encourage people to get out and run. I know, I know, most of you are groaning and dreading the thought of running. However, I have found running has multiple benefits. Especially for leaders. That’s why I want to […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 26, 2022

A leader is always learning. One of those ways to continue to learn is to continue to read. Every book you read, you begin to consume what someone has taken years to learn. You bypass the painful learning process by allowing others to learn for you. Then you learn through them. That’s the power of […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 19, 2022

The right software can make a significant impact on your business. It can help you manage your operations more effectively, keep track of your finances, and improve your customer service. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of available software and how they can benefit your business. We will also provide tips […].

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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

APRIL 28, 2022

Your company will take far more of your time and ability than you anticipate. You probably had everything figured out in your thoughts when you initially started running your company. The initial months may have been manageable, but after a year or two you realize that a developing company is not a task you should […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

As a small business owner, you know that it takes more than just a good idea to be successful. You need to be able to lead your team and make tough decisions to navigate through challenging times. To develop your leadership skills, you need to understand what they are. Leadership skills can be categorized into […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 1, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. Memory is the latest Liam Neeson movie. If you don’t know who Liam Neeson is, he is famous for his role in Taken and other films where he has a specific set of skills. Memory follows the same formula. Liam Neeson’s character, Alex Lewis, is slowly losing his memory. His career is an assassin for […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 7, 2022

I love reading great books. That’s why I bring you a list of 5 leadership books you should read every month. Every once in a while, there is a book that stands out and deserves its own blog post to announce it. Today, I want to invite you to read a book by my great […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 5, 2022

A significant problem in many businesses is trying to determine who is ultimately responsible for a project’s success. The problem isn’t in that there’s no accountability but in the realization that too many people are responsible for the results. In their book What The Heck Is EOS?, Gino Wickman and Tom Bouwer explore the topic of accountability […].

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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

JANUARY 30, 2022

Quotes And Leadership Lessons From. The Netflix original movie, Tick, Tick… BOOM! tells the story of Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield). Tick, Tick… BOOM! is the autobiographical musical of Larson as he struggles to become a valued playwright. Larson eventually does but does with the play Rent. Unfortunately, Larson died of an aortic aneurysm before the play premiered.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 10, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. Have you ever felt like an underdog? Were you picked last for sports or business? Sometimes we feel like no one wants us. That’s how the football player Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi) felt. He knew he was good. He knew he could play. Yet, the teams in the NFL didn’t want him. American Underdog tells […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 6, 2022

Ryan Bodenheim passed away on December 20th, 2021. He was only 44. He had so much left in life to give. One of the projects he was working on was a comic book titled SPARK. It was a post-apocalyptic title for the comic book company Bad Idea. Bad Idea is a small, scrappy comic book […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 4, 2022

Whether your small business has just launched, you’re a company veteran, or you’re looking to break onto the small business scene in the future – marketing is vital. And getting your marketing strategy down at the start will set you apart from the crowd. The way you market yourself as a small business will […].

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