Here are Leadership notes on what I need to do to be successful. 1. Don’t ever give up – Setbacks will happen, and circumstances will get in the way. Decide ahead of time that you will never give up. Those that show up and step up will win in the end. Never give up. 2….
Time Management Tips and Tricks to boost productivity Time management is something I have to focus on to be productive. Increased productivity makes time management more important than ever. We should be paperless and digital tasks should be automated. Sometimes that is true, and I see digital technology’s benefits. I love having my emails and…
Why is Change one of the most consistent things leaders face? Leadership requires change. Experienced leaders are used to making decisions and adapting to changes. Sometimes the goal changes. Leaders are fully committed to pursuing the goal and sometimes find out that the entire plan has changed. Managers follow upper management, and sometimes they decide…
I have not written about teamwork in quite a while, and it is so important. As I reflect on the partnership, I realize that almost everything I have ever accomplished has required some team effort. Work together as a team to facilitate the opportunity. The roof over my head and the food on the table…
What to do when sales and marketing slow down Unfortunately, some professionals go into cruise control mode when sales slow down. The local news reports an economic downturn, and we somehow resign ourselves to hibernating until things turn around. When these slow times arise, it is the perfect time to turn up our sales and…
What is causing my stress? Here are some types of stress. Physical stress is mostly my fault. I am carrying around excess weight due to a poor diet and lack of exercise. My feet ache, and my back sometimes hurts because I am overweight. There is a solution. Better diet habits include fruits, vegetables, nuts,…
How to handle stress in a leadership role Ever have one of those weeks where everything seems to be going wrong? Have you experienced a week where the pressure keeps building, and the problems keep mounting? Man, when things go downhill, they tend to pick up momentum, and it seems like it will never end….
Why is my attitude so important? I have been thinking a lot about my attitude lately. Why is my attitude so important? I am not always positive, and sometimes I can even be grumpy. However, I get the job done. At work, I do my job and accomplish tasks. At home, I help with the…
10 ideas for personal growth 1. Read 20-30 minutes every day. Leaders are readers and always learn from books, articles, and quotes. I have found myself remembering things I read a few years back that were insightful and valuable to me today. 2. Counsel with Mentors. Find people who specialize in what you need to…
How to relax during stormy circumstances It is amazing how busy we are in a typical week. Work, commute, kids, meals, sports, church, chores, exercise, shopping, cleaning, fixing, reading, homework, favors, dates, study, more work, classes, projects, cooking, paying bills, appointments, socializing, Twitter, Facebook, and the list go on and on and on. It is…