“Conscience is that faculty in me which attaches itself to the highest that I know and tells me what the highest I know demands that I do.” Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest, May 13. We talk much here about character-based leadership. Our definition for character-based leadership is leading from who you are rather » Read More
I grew up in rural North Dakota and would occasionally see movies about events that are a part of our history but were not a part of my reality: Movies about the civil rights movement or the Holocaust. Watching those movies would instantly trigger my adrenalin, raise my heart-rate and make every cell in my » Read More
What if a diamond in the rough could bring your organization a fresh perspective and ideas that increased customer satisfaction, teamwork, efficiency, employee retention or profitability? Read today’s SmartBlog for Leadership by Chery Gegelman, president of Giana Consulting LLC, an organizational development company that seeks to be a source of light, help and understanding so » Read More
The Lead Change Group is a global, virtual community dedicated to instigating a Character-Based Leadership Revolution. This summer Lead Change Tulsa hosted a panel discussion about Defining Moments in Leadership. As we engaged with the panelists and the audience, we heard stories about individual choices and workplaces challenges, stories that tested integrity, stories about tough » Read More
Today we are faced with the pre-eminent fact that, if civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships. —Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1945 Your emotions and actions impact those you lead. Research indicates that a ten percent increase in a perception of a leader who creates a positive emotional work climate results » Read More
“Once upon a time, two frogs were sitting on a log in the middle of a lake, and one frog decided to jump off, how many frogs were left sitting on the log?” Answer: Two frogs. Why? The same reason only 3% of the population set and actually achieve their goals or maintain positive, well-intentioned » Read More
Character-based leadership is leading from who you are, not your position or power. Your character creates true influence, especially when your character also includes being competent. Your rank in the company or your title doesn’t create real leadership influence, but a substitute influence that manipulates others to do what you want done. Your true influence » Read More
Every passenger wants to be treated like a first class passenger and that is exactly what Porter does – their moto… Flying Refined. Porter’s Success I was deep into my work as I noticed the snack and beverage cart from the corner of my eye. I was aware of it but not ready to disengage » Read More
Today’s SmartBlog for Leadership post is by Christina Haxton, who combines psychology with humor and brain science to enable newly promoted executives to harness the power of their potential to become authentic and sustainable leaders. “Effective Leadership Begins with Professional Intimacy” discusses three-step process in which you can become a more sustainable, resilient leader while building » Read More
Today’s post on the SmartBlog for Leadership is by Leigh Steere, co-founder of Managing People Better. She unabashedly challenges the status quo. In this article, Leigh observes “the most dangerous stereotypes are the ones we act on without realizing our prejudice. Who are you writing off, consciously or unconsciously?” Please click on the title above to read and share » Read More
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