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 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

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 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

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

APRIL 5, 2022

Have you been thinking about your career lately? Perhaps it’s a career that you have already somewhat established, or perhaps it’s a career that you are still trying to build the foundations for. Either way, it can be tricky to decide if it’s actually what you want to do, or if it’s just something that […].

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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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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

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

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a sequel to the original Ghostbusters movies. You know the movies starring Dan Aykroyd (as Dr. Raymond Stantz), Bill Murray (as Dr. Peter Venkman), and Harold Ramis (Dr. Egon Spengler). There was a fourth Ghostbuster that came along named Ernie Hudson (as Winston Zeddemore). The new Ghostbusters movie picks up years after Ghostbusters 2. […].

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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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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

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

JULY 22, 2021

Writing a book is a lot harder than it seems. I know this because I’ve been writing and editing my new book, Reel Leadership, for the past couple of months. It has been toil, sweat, and tears going through the process. Today is the day I launch the pre-sale campaign on Indiegogo. For those reading this […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 27, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. It’s been 20 years of movies from the Fast And The Furious franchise. It’s brought us fast cars, action, and, now, space travel! The tone of the movies has changed. It’s no longer about supped-up cars. The Fast Saga has transformed into a larger story about family. And I love it. F9: The Fast Saga […].

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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 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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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Questions can help leaders go farther and do more. Knowing the right questions to ask will get you the answers you need. Yet, there are leaders who are unwilling to ask questions. They think it will show that they don’t know it all or that they need help. Guess what?!? Leaders don’t know it all. […].

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

A Reel Leadership Christmas Article. I try to watch at least one Christmas movie every year. Most Christmas movies do nothing for me. Except for movies like Die Hard. Last year, I watched the original Die Hard again. It’s always a great Christmas movie. This year, I knew I had to watch a different Christmas movie, or else it would […].

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

A Missing The Action Reel Leadership Article. There’s something special about movies from the ’80s. It was a mystical time for movies when even bad movies are fun movies. Missing In Action is one such ’80s movie. Starring the quintessential action star, Chuck Norris, Missing In Action tells the story of Colonel James Braddock as he seeks to go back to Vietnam […].

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Caring isn’t a word you hear often in leadership. You hear more powerful words. You hear words like: Results, Return On Investment, Strengths, Action-orientated, and more. The words you often hear in leadership have to do with getting results and taking action. They make you think of doing something powerful. I’ve learned one of the most powerful […].

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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 6, 2020

Soul Surfer is the true-life story of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb). Bethany’s story is harrowing. Bethany was an aspiring professional surfer. During one surfing session, a shark attacked Bethany and bit off her left arm at the shoulder. There was very little left of her arm. This could have caused her to give […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Soul Surfer: The Story Of Bethany Hamilton appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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