My son Jackson created a label and gave it to me the other day. “Dad I love you from Jackson” I appreciated his thought and creativity in utilizing the label maker to send me a message; which so touched my heart. Later that day, I began thinking of the ‘label maker’ inside of our heads. …
In my work as a Leadership Coach I use words and various leadership principles to help others grow and frankly become better leaders. The truth of the matter is the heart of the matter! With Servant Leadership we serve first and lead second which will create scenarios where those who follow you will feel your …
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” ~ John Wooden As John Wooden so bravely states our focus as leaders should be on our character. Living authentic …
Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people. —Peter Strople Reflections of great leaders, Ghandi, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King…are a few examples of living a life of serving others. Did they know or were they conscious of the legacy that they would leave behind? There is no doubt they left …
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As we look back on the holiday that reminds us of freedom and independence as a nation what does freedom means in your everyday role of being a leader? Freedom to think, to learn and to grow with everyone in your organization. Freedom and willingness to allow those you serve to be empowered to act …
Be careful of how you are speaking to yourself because you are listening. ~Lisa M Hayes We have all experienced our inner voice. It may be positive and supportive or perhaps negative and doubting depending on what opportunity is in front of us. Engaging in self talk may not always be a conscious practice …
The journey and path with Leadership can introduce us to new opportunities and causes to support when you least expect it. Approximately 18 months ago I was introduced to JC Heinen through a colleague of Strategic Connections. My personal interest at the time was to meet leaders within the health care industry. I was …
Definition of Trust: A firm belief in the reliability, ability or strength of someone or something. “Relations and relationships must be built on trust” Synonyms: confidence, belief, faith, certainty, assurance, conviction, credence, reliance. The key component that I gather from the definition of …
Let’s begin with the definition of consistency: steadfast adherence to the same principles, behavior, treatment, course of action or form. “Consistency is the true foundation of trust. Either keep your promises or do not make them.” ~ Roy T. Bennett Not easy at all times. Consistency is something that comes up often in my coaching …
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“No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire.” — L. Frank Baum Knowledge is and will always be powerful. What do you know? Who do you see? Where will you go? How will you serve others? The older we get, the more …
