The Three I’s of Leadership
The first “I” is Influencing Others. Leaders influence others to make great decisions, move in successful directions, and to align with others to reach key goals. Influence is based on …
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20/20 Vision
When you get your eyes examined, the “ideal” results are said to be 20/20. With 20/20 vision you can see equally well near or far away and see details that …
Focus Determines Outcome
There are many things that discourage us and can lead to defeat. You have only to listen to news reports of COVID, political debates, racism, economic uncertainty, and more. Listening …
Celebrating What Matters
Celebrating does not occur in organizations very often. If celebrations occur, it typically is based on getting through the year, a business anniversary, or the end of a difficult project. …
First Steps are the Biggest
People often dream about the wonderful things they could achieve. While dreams are not bad, they remain an elusive thought unless we are willing to take steps to realize our …
Courageous Leadership
I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear. Rosa Parks Courage is often …
We, Not Me, Is the Basis of Great Things
“Success depends on employees. For me knowing and connecting with my employees is very important.” Divine Ndhlukula Knowing and connecting with team members sounds simple but requires a leader to …
True Success Requires Giving
You are where you are today because you stood on somebody’s shoulders. And wherever you are heading, you cannot get there by yourself. If you stand on the shoulders of …
Change in 2021
“CHANGE WILL NOT COME IF WE WAIT FOR SOME OTHER PERSON OR SOME OTHER TIME. WE ARE THE ONES WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR. WE ARE THE CHANGE THAT WE SEEK.” …
Initiators Gain Success
When a leader succeeds many people believe that person is simply lucky. You will hear it said that they were just in the right place at the right time. However, …