One can find many definitions of leadership. At its most basic, leadership is the ability to influence others. Peter Drucker said, “The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.” John Maxwell, in a similar way, says...
Read moreDefining Core Values
Our values should be the guiding lights that we use in shaping our lives and making decisions. Values, once identified, help you know yourself. Values show up in behavior, so knowing your values helps you identify behaviors that fit with your...
Read moreLife Planning Goals & Action Plans
Having established the direction of your Life Plan by examining and determining your Core Values, defining your Life Purpose, examining the current realities of your life with the Wheel of Life, and envisioning what impact you desire from your...
Read moreThe Life Planning Process
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12 (ESV) Some people drift through life, simply going with the flow and reacting to or accepting the various twists and turns along the way. Other people live in a...
Read moreA Leadership Lesson from the Psalms
Without question, King David and his son, Solomon, were the two greatest kings of the Israelites. In fact, they may set the gold standard for any ruler or for any leader. Yes, they both had some moral issues, which we can’t excuse, but their...
Read moreHow to Be a Better Person
From author and speaker, Lolly Daskal: How to Be a Better Person: Before you speak. LISTEN Before you pass judgement. CARE Before you criticize. WAIT Before you write. THINK Before you quit. TRY And another list from Lolly that fits right in: If...
Read more500 Powerful Questions
In previous articles in this series on the Coach Approach, we defined Powerful Questions as questions that prompt real thought and reveal a part of the real person. We might ask these questions of others (or ourselves) in order to create a...
Read moreLeadership: Reward or Responsibility?
People have different perspectives on what leadership is. People also have different motivations for seeking a role as leader. Some of those motivations are self-focused and others are focused on others. Some see leadership as a reward, some see...
Read moreBuffett’s “What Separates Successful People from the Rest”
In a recent article from Inc. magazine, the author shares advice from Warren Buffett on self-improvement. One of Buffett’s mantras is “Go to bed a little smarter each day.” Comparing it to compound interest, Buffett says that is how knowledge...
Read moreThe Smartest Person in the Room?
As a leader, if you are the smartest person in the room, you need to find some smarter people. It’s true that intelligence is important for effective leadership. It is helpful in making good decisions. It is helpful in building strong, positive...
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