You may have noticed that my blog is undergoing a bit of a change. In the last couple of weeks I have decided to focus more of my writing in the direction of what it means to be an introverted leader. In fact, my goal here is to "help introverts maximize their leadership potential." My posts will remain beneficial for all of my current readers, because whether you're an introvert or extrovert, it's good for everyone to learn about introverts. Plus, what I write will largely still focus on leadership topics that all leaders will need to consider. So, I...
How To Create Margin In Your Life To Do The Things You Love
I work hard. I bet you do too. The work weeks are long and the hours that we put in at our jobs seem to grow over time. The idea of one person doing the work of two or even three has permeated our culture in the wake of diminishing budgets and lower sales. As leaders, we have lots of motivation to put in a ton of hours each week - a better bottom line, fulfilling the mission, and simply getting the job done, to name a few... Because of this, many people struggle to have a real life, doing...
6 Attributes of People that Leaders Love to Lead
Let's face it - there are some people that are wonderful to lead...and some who are not. And, as a leader, no one better indicates your ability to be successful than those that you lead. It's important that you hire well, train well, and even fire well. Having a team that functions at a high level makes it much easier for a leader to experience success and help the organization achieve it's goals. I have found that there are some attributes that are common among those that I have had the most pleasure leading. In fact, these people probably got...