Are You a Connecting Leader or a Climber?
**This article is inspired by chapter 19 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “Be a Connector, Not a Climber”*** There are a variety of leadership styles and throughout history, different styles have been needed for different reasons. However, as people think of the leaders they value most, there are some specific differences. For […]
4 Characteristics of Leaders That Cause People to Stop Following
***This article is inspired by chapter 16 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “People Quit People, Not Companies”*** Turnover is inevitable in any organization, but WHY people leave matters. There are times when people leave for better opportunities that your organization cannot offer them. There are times when people simply need a change […]
Followers Are a Reflection of Their Leader
***This article is inspired by chapter 9 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “To See How the Leader Is Doing, Look at the People.”*** Author Max Depree once said, “The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers.” That is really good news for you if your followers are doing well. However, […]
5 Reasons to Become a Better Listener
***This article is inspired by chapter 6 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “The Best Leaders Are Listeners.”*** “Can you hear me now?” This question became very popular with Verizon mobile phone commercials several years ago. It was a simple question that many of us ask when we’re in a spotty signal zone. […]
To Become Better, Ask Better Questions
***This article is inspired by chapter 25 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “You Only Get Answers To The Questions You Ask.”*** Leaders always want better results, but they are not always achieved. Why is that? It’s been said that the definition of “insanity” is doing the same thing over and over while […]
3 Key Actions for Better Time Management
***This article is inspired by chapter 13 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “Don’t Manage Your Time – Manage Your Life.”*** Peter Drucker wrote the following in his classic management book The Effective Executive – “Nothing else distinguishes effective executives as much as the tender loving care of their time.” Time management has […]
Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
***This article is inspired by chapter 11 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “Keep Your Mind On The Main Thing.”*** We live and work in a complex world full of options. This can lead to frenetic living trying to do it all or it can create “analysis paralysis.” In order to be most […]
Work In Your Strengths Zone and Lead Your Team to Do the Same
***This article is inspired by chapter 7 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “Get In The Zone and Stay There.”*** Samuel Johnson once said, “Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities in which he does not possess.” Peter Drucker also said, “Organizations exist to make people’s strengths […]
4 Keys to Effective Self-Leadership
***This article is inspired by chapter 2 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “The Toughest Person To Lead Is Always Yourself.”*** We look into the eyes of the most difficult person to lead as we gaze into the mirror each morning. Leading others is difficult, but leading yourself is the hardest task you’ll […]
5 Steps to Grow From Your Mistakes
***This article is inspired by chapter 12 of John C. Maxwell’s book Leadership Gold – “Your Biggest Mistake Is Not Asking What Mistake Your Making.”*** You’re going to make mistakes. You can’t avoid that. However, you can avoid making the same mistakes by seeking help from your followers. As a leader, you must set your […]