Posts Tagged ‘what makes a great leader’
Don’t Be Picky – Encouragement Matters
True success requires encouragement. Whether you are seeking success in your marriage, family, friendships, work, business, or personal development…encouragement will likely be needed. This is especially true during the holiday season. Many people are struggling during this time of year — whether it’s financially, family tension, or loss — which makes this season a great…
Read MoreGreat Leaders Are Never Self-Made
Great leaders are never self-made, nor is great leadership about yourself. Leaders are made by others serving and shaping them. Then these leaders become great by doing the same — by serving and shaping those around them. In other words, great leadership is not about building up your own platform. Great leadership is about serving…
Read MoreBoss vs. Leader? A Human Development Question.
Have you ever thought about a boss vs. a leader? What’s the difference between the two? As H. Gordon Selfridge says “The boss drives people; the leader coaches them. The boss depends on authority; the leader on goodwill. The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm. The boss says I; the leader says WE. The…
Read MoreVote for Yourself – 3 Traits of a Good Leader
It’s Election Day. Time to vote. And your vote counts. It really does. Even more important, it’s your patriotic duty, so be sure to vote. But did you know every day is Election Day for your life? Each day you get a chance to vote, and your choices count a lot! In fact, it’s…
Read More3 Forward Choices Great Leaders Make
Have you ever seen a small child jump off the diving board for the first time? As a swim coach for 13 years, I’ve helped hundreds of new swimmers take their first step off the diving board. And believe me, it never gets old. Here’s what happens… The little kiddo slowly inches her way to the…
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