Tim Milburn

MARCH 25, 2013

Purpose over power. No matter what kind of authority or power you have in your position, you will find even greater power in your ability to connect people to a purpose greater than themselves. Respect is much more powerful than popularity. I don’t argue with them. They want to join a cause worth fighting for.

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Tim Milburn

MARCH 19, 2014

The vision’s power lies in its ability to grab the attention of those both inside and outside the organization and to focus that attention on a common dream – a sense of direction that both makes sense and provides direction. . When it is achieved, the organization is already well on its way to the realization of the dream.

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Tim Milburn

JUNE 23, 2014

I we need to be reminded about the power and productivity that comes from a self-disciplined life. Related posts: Consistency Gives Self-Discipline It’s Power. Without it, I’m flailing around in my productivity. This is why I’m going to invest the next few posts on my site to the topic of self-discipline.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Dilenschneider, author of A Briefing for Leaders: Communication As the Ultimate Exercise of Power. It’s that among the sharp-elbowed hordes pushing through Washington’s corridors of power, they didn’t even stand out.” Bob Waterman has written a penetrating little book, Adhocracy: The Power to Change.

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Tim Milburn

JANUARY 6, 2014

And don’t get me wrong, it is important for a leader to actually THINK like a leader thinks (don’t underestimate the power of reflection and envisioning). What influencing power does a cause have? The temptation is to confine one’s leadership growth to your head. The best way to learn how to lead is by leading.

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Tim Milburn

DECEMBER 30, 2013

That’s not a very powerful why. And if you have a really good reason, a powerful why , then why would you wait? Most people fail because the reason why they make a resolution is because it’s January 1. I’m not saying you can’t start on January 1. Why not start right now?

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval write the following in their book, The Power of Nice , A Yale University School of Management study found that cheerfulness and warmth spread far more quickly through an office than irritability and depression. There’s something powerful about a smile.

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Tim Milburn

JULY 24, 2012

Yet as a different story came to light – a tale of corrupted power, cover-up, and unchallenged abuse – the statue came to mean something different as well. And symbols get their power from the stories behind it – they get their meaning from the meaning we give them. The statue told a story of a man who led young men.

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Tim Milburn

AUGUST 2, 2011

When I have a choice between “long and profound&# and “short and powerful&# …I choose the latter. Each “tweet” is a powerful call to principled leadership.”. I have a short attention span. So do the students I work with. Tweedership – Learning Leadership In 140 Characters Or Less.

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Tim Milburn

JULY 5, 2010

The program recommends that I start out with the Power 90 workout. I did the Power 90 workout yesterday and today. I’d like to rename it Power Sweat or Power Gasping For Air. Thus, when I said I am sort of starting P90X I meant that I’m not into the 90X part of it yet. The workout makes me happy/sad.

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Tim Milburn

MARCH 20, 2012

Every once in awhile, I wonder what life would be like if I had a super power. Super powers give super heroes a distinct advantage. I think about how cool it would be if I could fly, or move things with my mind, or be invisible. I think the same thing can be said about perspective.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The locomotive is crucial because it has all the power. That power is used to pull all of the other cars down the track. Powered through the leader’s capacity. Powered through the team’s participation. .” -Author Unknown. We’ve all seen a locomotive. When this happens, we call it a train.

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Tim Milburn

APRIL 10, 2012

Leaders understand that serving is the most powerful form of leading. Leaders who take the time to serve others model a more powerful form of leading. Leaders who fail to nurture their own souls are like rudder-less ships, tossed about in their actions by the forces of public opinion or protecting their image.

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Tim Milburn

MARCH 24, 2014

This is what makes leadership so powerful and necessary. Perspective is a powerful ally in the midst of difficulties. Time and again I find that what matters is how we respond to the difficulties. It makes a huge difference in the way we see our problems and the way we solve our problems. Problems are a leader’s job security.

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Tim Milburn

JUNE 25, 2012

I talk about the power of the words I Trust You in another post. That’s the essence and power of trust. ” Lencioni writes about the power of responsibility as it relates to trust: “What exactly does vulnerability-based trust look like in practice? You can set the example for others by being the first to trust.

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Tim Milburn

JUNE 30, 2014

In 90 Day Decision, you’ll discover: The power of making a plan and following a plan. I wrote it because I wanted to share the framework I’ve developed to do something for 90 days in a row. The world is full of people who make a decision but can’t get to Day #11. Why is that? What role pain plays in our decisions.

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Tim Milburn

MAY 15, 2012

Based on my conversations with leaders around the globe–which are reflected in my newest book, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership –and given my experience as CEO of Korn/Ferry International, I can attest to the power of purpose. The power of purpose is nearly boundless. The journey, however, is an amazing quest.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 15, 2012

An appointment is psychologically more powerful than a to-do. Is an appointment more powerful than a to-do in your world? A calendar can give you a more realistic picture of your day than a to-do list can. A calendar lets me block off the time I am going to exercise. Some of the reasons this is true for me include… 1.

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Tim Milburn

JUNE 25, 2014

Consistency Gives Self-Discipline It’s Power.' What do you think? Leave a comment below. Related posts: Self-Discipline Isn’t Convenient. Self-Discipline Isn’t Emotional.

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Tim Milburn

JANUARY 31, 2012

There is a powerful connection that takes place between speaker and audience when one can share the right illustration, at the right time, and for the right reason. If you want to illuminate your audience through the power of illustration, I encourage you to practice these seven tactics of illustration wisdom: 1.

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Tim Milburn

JULY 26, 2013

Tony Robbins acknowledges this when he says, “One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. I’m learning to power down to produce more. This keeps me from being as productive as I could be. Use white noise. It is like battling noise with noise.

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Tim Milburn

JUNE 24, 2014

Consistency Gives Self-Discipline It’s Power.' What do you think? Leave a comment below. Related posts: Self-Discipline Isn’t Convenient. Self-Discipline Starts With You.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

If you’re not familiar with P90X, here’s a brief overview from Wikipedia : P90X, or Power 90 Extreme, is a home exercise system developed by Tony Horton in conjunction with Beachbody.com. Discipline is so powerful because it’s so daily. It’s the power of example at work. It changed my life.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Since we have an extra day, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about the power of “extra.” I’m posting this video on February 29, 2012. It’s LEAP DAY! Some people have waited a long time to celebrate their birthday today. Got A Minute? #5 5 – Extra Creates Extraordinary.

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Tim Milburn

MARCH 2, 2012

Images are often more powerful words. At the very least, images add power to your words. In today’s environment, people need visuals. There are a lot of ways to incorporate video into your speech. Tell a story that paints a picture.

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Tim Milburn

APRIL 11, 2013

You have no idea how powerful a well-timed word of affirmation can be to someone (actually you probably do…because you like to hear them as well). Here are ten words you can use to affirm those around you. When you see someone doing something good (or beyond good), take a moment and speak one of these words into their ears.

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Tim Milburn

JULY 5, 2010

The program recommends that I start out with the Power 90 workout. I did the Power 90 workout yesterday and today. I’d like to rename it Power Sweat or Power Gasping For Air. Thus, when I said I am sort of starting P90X I meant that I’m not into the 90X part of it yet. The workout makes me happy/sad.

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Tim Milburn

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

My lesson hit home on the power of “setting the example&# as the leader. The format followed the Ignite Seminar template – a speaker gets five minutes with 20 slides that transition every 15 seconds. It’s a fantastic way to engage those who lack the attention span. There are a lot of examples out there to observe or follow.

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Tim Milburn

APRIL 1, 2013

Each of these voices has the power to sap our strength and leave us headed down the path of self-pity. Here’s my strategy… One of the best ways to combat the negative voices in our lives is with the power of the positive voices. Don’t dwell on the negative voices.

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Tim Milburn

JUNE 27, 2014

Consistency Gives Self-Discipline It’s Power.' I can’t wait to release it to you. Related posts: Self-Discipline Isn’t Emotional. Self-Discipline Isn’t Convenient.

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Tim Milburn

JULY 23, 2012

It could be a higher power. Every leader operates under some type of authority. This authority comes in a variety of forms. It could be a boss. It could be a culture. It could be the rules. It could be a previous example. It could be a trusted friend or family member. It could be a system. It could be a higher rank.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 22, 2013

This is a powerful idea, but Michael wasn’t the first to realize this – Plato said, “What is honored in a country is cultivated there.” Don’t just talk about leadership character, do your best to live it for them to see. Michael Lebeof wrote a book entitled, The Greatest Management Principle.

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Tim Milburn

JANUARY 20, 2012

It’s all about the power of example…your example. Once again, it’s the power of example at work. I would like to offer The Rhodium Rule … Do unto yourself what will inspire the best in others. The Rhodium Rule focuses on leading yourself in such a way that it enhances the lives of others. This sounds selfish.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

If you’re not familiar with P90X, here’s a brief overview from Wikipedia : P90X, or Power 90 Extreme, is a home exercise system developed by Tony Horton in conjunction with Beachbody.com. Discipline is so powerful because it’s so daily. It’s the power of example at work. It changed my life.

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Tim Milburn

JULY 17, 2012

I tweet because it is a powerful social media tool and communication technology. I have developed relationships, friendships, and partnerships through Twitter. With that in mind, here are ten reasons why I invest a few minutes each day on Twitter: 1.

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Tim Milburn

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Service I believe this is what makes the idea of servant leadership so powerful. Consistency I learned the powerful effect of consistency when I completed P90X. Keep solving problems for others, for your organization, and you make yourself indispensable. What will you spend your energy on today?

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Our self-leadership finds its power through the efforts, habits, and practices we’re able to perform on a daily basis. &# But as the old English proverb says, “One of these days means none of these days.&# For me, discipline is closely tied to consistency. One day at a time. But also, many days in a row over a period of time.

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