How do you get the attention of the media today? It’s is fascinating study of leadership the last several weeks of this Presidential campaign. Which leaders have shown courage? I’m so tired of hearing from people about how evil one candidate is and how he wants to take away everything…
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Can You Make A Difference to Nonprofits?
One of the most rewarding relationships you can create in your life is volunteering with a nonprofit organization. To get the most out of your volunteering experience, it is critical to find a nonprofit that can use your skills and gifts to enhance and expand their reach in the community.…
Continue Reading....Who Inspires You?
I returned to my college for homecoming this weekend and had an opportunity to spend time with many of the people and professors I went to school many years ago. I started thinking about which professor made the biggest difference in my life. Its funny today, I spend my time…
Continue Reading....How Serving Leaders Innovate Faster
I was recently paging through the new Forbes magazine. This year the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans has dedicated a large part of the magazine to how the wealthy invest their money in nonprofits and charities. This issue not only lays out the facts but shares an insider’s…
Continue Reading....Why Your Beliefs Shape Your Success
The most critical element to your continued growth and success is how you see the world. The way you see the world is colored by your beliefs. Once you understand your beliefs the world will open up to you in ways that you can’t even imagine today. Last week I…
Continue Reading....How to Uncover Your Beliefs
Why is it so important to understand your beliefs? If you remember when we started our discussions about beliefs, we talked about the importance of knowing your beliefs and how they impact your life and success. Let’s define beliefs are according to the Merriam -Webster Dictionary: An acceptance that a…
Continue Reading....Six Leadership Lessons from Neil Armstrong
Where were you on July 20, 1969? Certain days stay in your mind forever. The day Neil Armstrong walked on the moon was one of those for me. It was the day I discovered it was okay to be different. Do you remember where you were for the first moon…
Continue Reading....What Do You Believe?
How do you reach your goals in such challenging times? It’s the number one question my clients ask me in my private coaching practice. We have experienced a prolonged economic downturn that many entrepreneurs have not seen since the early 80’s. I thought it might be helpful for you to…
Continue Reading....The Hero and the Outlaw
How has leadership changed over the years? Are you the hero or the outlaw? In previous years, if you went out on a limb and took risks to bring a product or service to market that you saw a need for, you were a hero. By fulfilling your vision, you…
Continue Reading....Motivation – Let your team inspire you
I believe true motivation comes from within. It’s the internal desire to want to do something. Outside influences like fear (you’re fired) or greed (bonus money) last only so long. Therefore it’s not in my power to motivate others. I can encourage and attempt to inspire but I can’t make…
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