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Because of Your Leadership

Because of Your Leadership

Here's a leadership self-test for you: How many times has someone said to you, "I want to be a part of this organization because you're its leader" or "I'm working here because I want to work with you." Once, twice, several times, all of the time - never? My sincere hope is that you are able to say once, twice or hopefully several times or all of the time. If you are able to say any of those, that's a strong commentary on your leadership skills. Congratulations! You've obviously had such a...

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The Test of Leadership Power

The Test of Leadership Power

No matter how you say it: When the rubber meets the road; The proof is in the pudding; or Actions speak louder than words the truth is, we will never know who will be an effective leader until that person is given power. Then the test of leadership begins. As Abraham Lincoln said, "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." You see, even though an individual with leadership potential may possess numerous desirable leadership attributes, from...

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Don’t Forget The People in Your Life

Don’t Forget The People in Your Life

I'm heading home after spending five great days in Phoenix attending the 2009 National Speakers Association (NSA) Fall Conference. In spite of the insights shared in the concurrent and general sessions, I am heading back to the office appreciating most the new friendships that have taken root. People I've previously only bumped into at prior NSA events, I finally had a chance to talk with at this event. People I've previously assumed were so different than me, turned out to be very much like...

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