Personal Leadership

Leadership Tip for the Week "We have all encountered “know-it-alls” who think they have an answer for virtually everything. They take great pride in expressing their vast knowledge to others. However, the truth is that we live in a vast world and humility should teach us that we may not be as smart as we

Leadership Tip for the Week "Both discouragement and failure have something in common. Experiencing either of them will test your resolve. Many choose to simply quit because of these obstacles. However, motivated achievers know they are merely trials promoting greater determination. When Thomas Edison was asked about his repeated failures to discover a durable element

Leadership Tip for the Week The word “failure” has a negative stigma attached to it. Most people associate it with being insufficient or lacking the ability to perform. These critical definitions were created by those who tried something and gave up. The truth is that most great achievements first face obstacles, harsh criticism, resistance, and

Leadership Tip for the Week People who believe they were born for a purpose are more motivated than those who believe their existence in this world is a result of mere randomness. Those who are purpose-driven look at their skills, talents, and strengths as a trust. It is no coincidence that some of the greatest

Leadership Tip for the Week Determination is a key ingredient to leadership. Confident leaders know their strengths and abilities. Their zeal to achieve the mission is contagious. Allow your personal resolve to be a positive influence on others. Lead by example and show others that failure is not an option. ~ Greg L Thomas Leadership

Leadership Tip for the Week A true leader is guided by their established values and a commitment to do what is “right” and best in each situation. In contrast, the opinions of others are usually fleeting because they are guided… and often manipulated… by the media and agenda-driven groups. Know your values and be a

Leadership Tip for the Week The greatest natural asset that any organization has is its people. If they are encouraged and inspired by good leadership, they can turn a company around from failure to success. The strategy of simply cutting costs and people is short-sighted and will only work for a limited time. When everything

Leadership Tip for the Week Not everyone can participate in starting an international movement like Dr. King. But any one of us can generously use a personal gift or talent to improve our workplace, community, or family. Many positive things add up to constructive changes and the advancement of those small things become great things.

Leadership Tip for the Week Human growth by its very definition means something new is happening or changing. Growth means stepping into the unknown. Growth means accepting a degree of risk. Often, growth also means giving up something by requiring a personal sacrifice. The desire for comfort resists all of these needs for growth to

Leadership Tip for the Week "Active listening is the first step toward mutual agreement. With active listening, we respectfully heed what an individual is saying with an acute focus on their message and with no interruptions. This is the greatest form of dignity we can show others. This will often encourage them to actively listen