High Performance Leadership

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  • Wake Up Call on Nov 17, 2009 in assumptions wake up call change

    The phone rings. It's darker than usual. Who would be calling now? You stumble to find the source of the ring. That's not even what your phone sounds like. You pick up the receiver. No one's there. It's your wake up call.Now you remember: you're away...

  • Constant Learning on Nov 10, 2009 in creativity learning leadership

    High performance leaders remain vital by continuing to learn. They learn by taking training, continuing their education, reading, exercising their creativity, exploring what makes them curious, helping social agencies...countless ways to continue le...

  • Taking Charge on Nov 2, 2009 in taking charge skills leadership

    Leadership is not being in charge -- it is taking charge when help is needed.When you find yourself in a situation where you are wondering who's in charge -- that's the universe telling you that it's up to you...Are you ready to lead when you're need...

  • Leaders Should Train Regularly on Oct 29, 2009 in leadership development training learning leaders

    Athletes, actors, and musicians train every day. Shouldn't leaders train regularly? When was the last time that you attended any leadership training? When will you attend more opportunities for learning? What could happen if you neglect your leade...

  • Ready to Move Forward on Oct 27, 2009 in creativity clarity courage compassion leadership

    The best leaders build organizations that become ready to move forward without them. They do this thru skillful coaching, frequent training, and attentive focus toward develop their own individual courage, creativity, clarity, and compassion. How a...

  • Avoiding Misunderstandings on Oct 27, 2009 in misunderstandings clarity relationships mistakes communication skills

    Leaders can afford more mistakes than misunderstandings. Mistakes are part of moving forward. Mistakes mean that you are taking chances. Mistakes mean that you are pushing your boundaries. No one wants a surplus of mistakes, but if you must choose...

  • Getting Resistance on Oct 21, 2009 in authority resistance influence centered leadership

    The more a leader exercises authority, the more people will resist. People have an built in impulse to rebel. By exercising authority, by making announcements about unilateral decisions rather than seeking input, and by leading through authority and...