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Finding Support from Afar

As an executive who recently began searching for a new opportunity, I find myself constantly challenged to remain focused and positive. Amid the cover letter preparations and resume submissions, it does not take long to begin to feel as though the opportunity to fully utilize my experience and talents will not present itself. I quickly found myself searching for two things simultaneously: new employment and positive thinking. Much to my surprise, the very thing I have attempted to do for others was returned to me.

A True Leader Serves Their Constituency

A strange phenomenon has developed over the past decade or two.  People with the title of “Leader,” however one may define that, have lost sight of the most important aspect of the position: a leader is simply a servant of their constituency.  A prime example of this is the election of a Governor.  Only by [...]

What Do You Put Into Your Hours?

I’m constantly amazed how the sharing of innovative, creative thinking among colleagues often results in changing one’s point of view.  I recently had the privilege of reviewing, “The Living Stress Free Program” written by Louis J. Guadagnino (http://bit.ly/lImuC).  While I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to read the words and advice offered, there [...]

The Difference Between Victory and Defeat is Often Quite Small

 

Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try but it’s the continual effort which drives us toward that goal.  As leaders, it is our responsibility to continually encourage our colleagues to maintain the high level of effort required to reach the team’s goals.  Though it can be hard to convince people to keep pushing forward, [...]