In our ongoing effort to incorporate leadership and project management concepts into our personal ministries we track many of the best blogs on a wide variety of topics. When something catches our attention we bring it here and share it with you. You may not agree with everything you find here but we hope you will pick up a new concept or two. That could make all the difference to you and your personal ministry! Here are a few of the most notable pieces from March, 2012:
Cloud LeadershipWhen you read that title, you probably think of some really cool new app that helps you be a better leader. Something that is hosted in the infamous “cloud”. While that would make me appear to be uber-progressive and all, I’m not talking about anything of the sort. …Read more>> | ||
The Stuff that Dreams are made of: Determined VisualizationWhen she looked ahead, Florence Chadwick saw nothing but a solid wall of fog. Her body was numb. She had been swimming for over sixteen hours. At age 34, she wanted to be the first woman to swim from Catalina Island to the Californian coast. It was 1952 and millions watched on national television as Florence struggled in the frigid cold waters and dense fog. Her support boats with her trainer and mother encouraged her to continue on. Sharks cruised toward her body …Read more>> | ||
Is It Possible To Hold Teams Accountable?One of the greatest frustrations in most companies focuses on the idea of holding individuals accountable for results. As you're probably aware from having seen my partner Brad Remillard, or myself, present to your Vistage/TEC group, holding employees accountable for outcomes, deliverables, results, and expectations is at the core of our Success Factor Methodology for hiring and retaining top talent. …Read more>> | ||
A different type of clutterWhen we hear the word clutter, we automatically think of stuff. We think of extra things in our homes just sitting around, overflowing from shelves and drawers. And that type of clutter is very real in our lives. …Read more>> | ||
Have You Got The Winning Mindset?From working with clients recently and reading some excellent books, I am noticing just how often mindset is coming up as a big contributor to leadership and personal success. It got me thinking about some of the most successful people that I had the opportunity to work alongside in my 25 years in the accounting profession and during my time in business. …Read more>> | ||
How to Cultivate Collective IntelligenceThe first time I heard the word "swarming" in a business context, it made me chuckle. I had an instant visual of bees dressed in suits and carrying briefcases, furiously buzzing over, under, and around a conference table. They weren’t accomplishing anything—just making a lot of noise and looking for something to sting. …Read more>> | ||
Step 5: Ability to Present with ConfidenceIt’s our greatest fear – public speaking!! In fact, it’s often said that people fear it more than they do the act of dying.And yet, delivering a powerful presentation has the effect of propelling you forward as an expert in your field quickly and easily. It’s also one the greatest ways of selling to wider audience. Why sell ‘one on one’ when you can sell ‘one to many’? … Read more>> | ||
20 Awesome Quotes On Character1. Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. …Read more>> | ||
Don't Be A Slave To Circumstance -- Set GoalsLife without goals is lived as a slave to a collection of circumstances. While goals are not necessary for activity or even productivity, they provide us with a relative standard against which to measure the effectiveness of our efforts, aiding us in the elusive quest for fulfillment. ...Read more>> | ||
40 Photo-Illustrated Questions to Refocus Your MindAsking the right questions is the answer…It’s not the answers you get from others that will help you, but the questions you ask of yourself. Here are 40 thought-provoking questions to help you refresh and refocus your thinking ... Read more>> | ||
What are you laughing at?My niece turned 9 over the weekend and she decided the best way to celebrate 9 years of existence was a party at a skating rink. I don’t have any kids, but when your niece looks you in the eye with wild excitement and asks you to roller skate with her…all form of logic goes out the window. ...Read more>> | ||
Leadership Lessons From Car TiresOrganizations and individuals remain stuck because they don’t understand and/or can’t endure the disorienting unbalance “new” always creates. Wise leaders understand prepare for, accept, and work through the pains of disequilibrium. ...Read more>> |
