I just finished reading Les Giblin’s classic book. I think the best part of this book as compared to other self help books is the formula at the end for integrating the principles into your daily life.
The top two tips that stand out at me this time is how important it is to sincerely compliment […]
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In public speaking your introduction sets the tone for the rest of your talk. Here are some things to keep in mind if you’d like to grab your listeners attention.
1. Don’t be apologetic - In other words, start your talk out on a positive note if you can help it. People like to hear good […]
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I like how John Maxwell uses the word partner as an acronym.
He says:
Put your needs first in every situation
Add value to your personal leadership
Recognize we serve a common goal
Tailor our services to meet your needs
Never take for granted the trust placed in us
Embody excellence in everything we do
Respect everyone’s uniqueness
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Thoughts and an excerpt on a chapter from the book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell.
As a team member:
What is the vision for the orgnaization you work with? Is it clear what your role is to help that vision become a reality?
If there isn’t one help your team develop a vision. You and […]
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A chapter from The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell
When you get team members working together, doing what each of them does best, then you start to multiply each others efforts.
The right person in the right place equals progress but the right people in the right places equals multiplication.
I observe so many small […]
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A chapter from The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell
I have had an opportunity to watch very successful leaders at a very close level for quite a while.
This is one of the traits that I can for sure say all successful leaders have gotten good at.
Successful leaders portray a picture to their team […]
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How to Market You Local Business on the Internet for Less Than $500 is now published.
I’m not going to try to pitch you on this. All I’m going to say is that these tactics work day in, day out.
In fact it’s had my phone ringing off the hook at time. (I think my wife is […]
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This week we’ve been moving into our new place. It’s taking up quite a bit of time as moving usually does. Although moving out of a tiny two bedroom apartment into a nice new house is great! It’s also more time consuming than I thought.
It hasn’t left me as much time as it normally does […]
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This could refer to any group of people… employees, business teams, sports teams, church organization, anywhere with a group of people and a leader.
One of the quickest ways to make your group lethargic or to demotivate them is to offer one of the team members ’special treatment’.
In other words, if I was to offer a […]
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In order to have much success in life you must posses certain skills with people.
It is a well known fact that the higher up the responsibility totem pole you go the less technical knowledge you need and the more people knowledge you will need. Its typically said that someone beginning out will poses 90 percent […]
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