I recently finished a book that I’ve thought about reading for years. Not sure why it took so long, but it finally happened. Honestly, I wish I would have read this book a long time ago. It’s written by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff and shares his story of being the commander of the USS Benfold.
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No Comments » Leadership is a fascinating venture. There is not an absence of books, conferences, and blogs dedicated to this very topic. The idea of leadership is everywhere. I’ve discovered that effective leaders are the ones simply doing things – beyond the books and conferences. They’re creating, initiating change, and inspiring others. They have followers because of
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I’ve started reading Love Works by Joel Manby. Joel is the president and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment. Joel recently appeared on Undercover Boss where his leadership style caught the attention of many viewers. I’m enjoying the book and Joel’s passion for leading effectively with love. I’ve really been challenged by his thoughts on “make
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I recently read a book called Great Leaders Grow. I found it to be interesting, challenging, and helpful. “Growing for a leader is like oxygen to a deep-sea diver: without it you die. Unlike the diver, you may not physically die – but if you stop growing, your influence will erode, and over time, you
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Thought #1: Leaders are intentional with how they interact with people. They don’t have the “let me serve people part,” and then a “leave me alone – I’m taking a break” part. Every part of their lives should be weaved together into a tapestry of significance. Thought #2 : Look for the next, right thing
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One of my favorite leadership authors is Brian Tracy. He has a way with his writing of pushing you to grow and develop. I recently read this from his book, Full Engagement. “Here is the great news. Anything you do repeatedly, over and over, eventually becomes a new habit. As long as you have the
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I recently had the privilege of participating in a Chick-fil-A grand opening event. It was truly remarkable! It was an inspiring night, and I found myself writing like mad on the back of my program. I was taking as many notes as I could to remember the experience. It surprised me…in a really good way.
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Comments Off My random picture for this post is a light switch. Yes…it’s just a light switch, but I’m really excited about it as it represents one more step to a finished basement. A big thanks to the great Chuck Shanko who makes electrical things seem like no big deal. Amazing. Here are a few more random
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Comments Off I really enjoy reading, thinking, and dreaming about leadership. I have so much to learn. I don’t consider myself to be an expert on this subject! Often, I feel as if I get it wrong more than what I get it right. It’s a challenge, and I’m enjoying the experience. I’ve been thinking about some
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