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Silent Leadership

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Last Thursday the doctor informed me that I have a polyp on my vocal chords and the size of it is quite large. I have been having vocal issues for around six months since I became extremely weak in November for a couple of months. I was bed-ridden for approximately 3-weeks. This polyp is very serious and may require surgery on my vocal chords. I am not sure what is going to happen right now, but I have decided to be joyful in all things.

It is hard to be joyful when your prized possession has been taken away. Not only do I speak in a variety of settings for a living but I also sing for a living and my enjoyment. There is nothing better than sitting down to write a new song and sing the new parts. This obstacle has been an issue—but the joy remain in this season of loss. Don’t get me wrong, there have been times that I have been down but what can you expect when you lose a part of yourself that is so important. Everyone needs time to grieve a loss. For a minimum of three-to-four weeks, I am mute, and I have to wait to see what will occur next.

Leadership has its ups and downs too. A project can become a part of ourselves, and when it is either canceled or finished, there is a time of grieving the loss of the assignment we have become so invested too. Learning how to take time to mourn is critical to moving on.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, ASV).

When a new project arises there is reborn an excitement that fills the soul once more. Facing these new challenges brings a refreshing sense of importance and an increase in the desire to accomplish. Moving forward offers many benefits but never miss the opportunity to mourn. One of my favorite biblical passages says that is is more important to visit a graveyard than a part. Why is this? It is because when we take time to reflect on the realities of life we appreciate the good times even more and we realize our own temporal nature.

Being mute has offered an important opportunity to listen and even learn how others live. While it is a struggle and I can mourn at times, I do not feel it is necessarily a bad thing for a time. I am striving to learn something new through this experience. Take to heart whatever obstacles you are facing and seek to understand what you can learn through them. Take time to realize the importance of what you are going through and tackle the obstacles head on.




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When You Do Not Know What to Do—Do this!

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Sometimes it is easy to lead, while other times it can be more challenging. In my experience, the worst times to lead are when there is multiple solutions to one singular problem. Now of course, this is not a problem when it is just me, but when there are others involved things become much more complicated.

What are you supposed to do when there are people you work with on both sides of an issue, or worse yet, on multiple sides of an issue? This type of situation brings a lot of pressure. The very pit of your stomach can ache and you may have anxiety about making a decision. Your hope is to make a good decision that will please everyone involved. This is what makes you a good leader, because you are caring and passionate about others and their involvement. But, I have learned throughout the years of my leadership experience that I cannot please everyone, no one can.

So what is a leader to do? Effective Christian leaders first pray for God’s direction. The pursue the advisement of wise counsel and aim to carefully weigh information. A good leader researches optional routes to take. But what happens when you have to go a direcion that will not make everyone happy? Listen to your internal voice. That still small voice that is within you that directs you concerning what is right or wrong. Your internal voice is the one you will have to live with. Cosidder all options, but after analysis is conducted go the direction that makes sense to you. I have learned to the best decisions are made when I listen to my inner voice.




Here’s the best route summed up:

  1. Pray for God’s Direction
  2. Seek Wise Counsel
  3. Pray
  4. Listen to the Still Small Voice
  5. Follow. 
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Local Leaders Are Global Leaders: Developing A Global Mindset

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In today’s connected society it is virtually impossible to be a local leader. A global mindset is a necessary cornerstone of the foundation of leadership today. Leaders often have a digital reach much more significant than imagined via technology. During my first Doctoral Residency, I was made aware of how my local leadership had a global reach. A few of my professors on the East Coast informed me that they actively follow my posts and live worship sessions on Facebook and through other various platforms. I grew slightly embarrassed because I did not realize the reach I was having. I thought to myself, “I most certainly could refine my posts.” I now strive to release more information and host live worship sessions with quality, rather than quantity, to make a better impact. Creating positive and reflective interactions with my followers brought value to them and value is the most important investment that can be made. I aim to develop a global mindset when I share information, so I can better relate and work with others.




Individuals with a global mindset can work with and influence people, organizations, and institutions that are differnt from their own. ~Being global: how to think, act, and lead in a transformed world.

The globalization of the workforce brings people together, but that does not mean people can work well together without adaption. People understand things differently based on their context, including the culture in which they exist among various other variables. To avoid condemnation of other cultures, we must aim to understand people groups have diverse sets of attributes. Cultures can have a wide-array of variances based on physical attributes, location, religios, diversity, etc. Professional who practice cultural agility possess three attributes, which create effectiveness in the global marketplace:




  • Manage their response quickly to interact with other cultures, while building trust and credibility. 
  • Develop effective communication to build trust, credibility, and complete tasks. 
  • Have decision-making skills that allows for culturally-sensitve responses.

Cross-cultural leadership in the global marketplace should begin through the development of relationships. Shared meaning should be developed as relationships are built, and trust should be established through the elimanation of bias. Furthermore, we can realize the importance of surrendering ourselves to love. John 13:34 teaches we are to love each other. When we love others, we must attempt to get into their world and understand based on their point of view. Leaders who learn to walk in love are able to move past their own understanding of the world. They have a deep desire to get to know others and understand them, rather than to judge others. Love is the driving force in the development of relatiosnbips that helps us to prmote the well being of others for their own sake, and not because we want something from them. Developing a global-mindset and cultural understanding can come, and for the Christian leader should come from a love-based perspective, which drives a desire to learn more in their context.

No matter where you are, or what you are doing — begin to think globally!

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Overcome Fear and Improve Public Speaking

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You have been provided the opportunity to speak publically, which is something that you have not done before. Eager to please the boss you work toward making the presentation the best that has ever existed. As the presentation approaches you realize you are beginning to become apprehensive and think to yourself, “this is silly, why am I so nervous!” During the final preparations, you feel ready to go, and the nerves have subsided.

As the time approaches for the speech that uneasy feeling begins to return and it is getting worse by the moment. Standing before the group your heart starts beating violently, and you feel like you might just die. The audience seemingly begins to stare at you, and your stomach starts to sink. You think to yourself, “I am surely going to faint!” As you stand there with eyes focused and eager listeners, await to hear your opening remarks the room feels as if it is closing in. You have studied and prepared to give a great speech, but now a feeling of distress develops as a thought creeps up that you might forget everything that was prepared. You do not know if the words will come out right. The overwhelming sense of fear is certain to overcome you, and everything within you wants to cry out for your mother to save you.

Public speaking is gaining ground within the workplace, and more frequently individuals are asked to give presentations. While most people are afraid of public speaking, it is important to note that presenters can increase their visibility within the organization. Presentations allow others to see the skills and knowledge that may not have been noticed previously. But preparing and giving speeches is much easier than one might think.

What is public speaking?

The art of public speaking has been used for thousands of years to present ideas to audiences. Public speaking has three primary goals, which are to persuade, inform, and entertain others. Presenting to an audience requires an enormous amount of detail. Presentations must be structured well, utilizes a more formal language than casual conversation, and requires the delivery method to be refined. Public speaking is a process that includes a speaker who intends to deliver a message and an audience who wants to receive that message. The speaker knows that a message has adequately been received by the feedback that is provided by the audience. Feedback can be verbal or non-verbal. When a message is disrupted by something that is called interference. Interference can be anything that causes a misunderstanding of the intended message to be received. When interference is determined, it is important that the public speaker engages in another attempt to send the message in the way, the audience can understand.

The Fear of Public Speaking

Rarely does it occur when an individual is a natural at public speaking and who gains excitement in presenting speeches. Fear of public speaking is widespread and completely normal. Over 75% of people are afraid of public speaking, and it is the most common social phobia. This fear is called, “glossophobia,” which translates from the Greek as “fear of tongue.” The concerns that are attached with communicating to groups are genuine to those who are standing in the middle of the stage.

Most leaders are called on to perform public speaking at some point in the life of their careers. According to Kim Dower, “Public speaking, second to dying, is the greatest fear that anyone has.” Other research has found that the fear of public speaking is even higher than the fear of dying. Some of the most common fears are: (1) fainting, (2) boring the audience, (3) going blank, (4) fear of judgment, but these fears can be overcome.

1. Fainting. The mind can have a strong effect on the body, but public speaking rarely ends with someone fainting. This is extremely uncommon. Some common tips to decrease the possibility of passing out is to remember not to lock your knees and continue to breathe normally.

2. Boring the Audience. People listen to speeches for a purpose. Each person who is listening is attempting to gain new knowledge. The chances are the reason you are presenting on a subject is that you have knowledge others need. During the research and development stage, it is important to seek material that will engage the audience. It is much easier to keep the audience’s attention when relevant information is being presented. Make it appeal to the group to which you will be speaking and use relevant facts, numerical data, and funny stories to engage the audience. When I first began presenting, I stood in one place, did not use my hands, and I used a monotone voice pattern. As I developed, I found that audience respond much better to those who use their bodies to convey their message. Smile at the audience, use your hands and body movements to refine the message, and use voice-patterns that are moving and more typical in casual conversations. This can be easier said than done, but with practice, it does get easier.

3. Going Blank. Speaking in public has its advantages and one of those advantages is that you can use notes. In fact, most people who speak use notes. It is impossible to remember everything that you will say when giving a speech, so presenters live by notes. The most important thing to do when using notes is not to read directly from the notes, but to use them as a starting point. The preparation happens in the background while you are putting the information together. Doing your “due-diligence” will help you to identify what you will say in advance. Some people use simple bullet points, and I used to be one of those individuals. Over the years, I have found it to be better to type out most of what I will say, that way I am practicing each word, while I am preparing for the speech. By the time, I get up to speak for the most part I know what I will say. Having the notes does much more than provide an outline, but an escape for those who may go blank during a presentation.

4. Fear of Judgement. Public speaking can make a person feel extremely vulnerable, and the judgment of others may feel like it is looming. When audiences can see that their presenter is not only knowledgeable about the subject but is also enthusiastic, they are more willing to look past mistakes that may occur during the presentation. There will always be individuals who know more than you but do not worry about them. Most people listen intently and will provide support to the speaker.

Develop A Communication Strategy

Given the fears that traditionally come along with public speaking, it is important to have a strategy. Fear can lead to missed opportunities. While strategy does not guarantee complete success, it will increase the odds for success. Preparation is the key to performing well during a speech. Preparation can remove fear and develop an inner confidence. Effective communicators develop strategies for speaking engagements. Below are ten strategies for enhancing public speaking:




  1. Know the direction. When presenting it is essential to determine what the information will be and how to best present that information. Understanding the direction is crucial to develop the plan. Having a clear purpose will direct the research and development process of the speech to enhance clarity within the information to be presented. All good speeches have a definite beginning, middle, and end.
  2. Know your audience. A speech that is made to groups of different backgrounds may be received differently. It is imperative to craft the message in a way to appeal to specific audiences to enhance understanding. Much more, knowing the audience and even its location can reduce anxiety. For the most part, understand the audience is on your side and desire to see the presentation succeed.
  3. Know your style. Those who give speeches organize them on paper differently, but the important thing to note is they do write them down. You will need to determine whether it is better to write down the information in an outline format or by writing your speech word-for-word. Begin by writing an outline to organize critical information to be presented.
  4. Know the data and interpret it. Do not just read information, but instead provide information in creative ways to captivate the audience. Data can be demonstrated in charts and graphs more clearly than in complicated speech. Use statistical analysis to enhance the presentation, but be careful make sure others can quickly follow.
  5. Know what information to include. After the outline is prepared for the speech and the gathering process has begun, the goal of the speech writer should be to include only the information which is pertinent to the topic at hand.
  6. Know how to practice. Public speaking is developed through practice, and in most cases, those who can present and “wow” and audience are those who have spent countless hours preparing and practicing their craft. Practicing a speech by yourself is good, but having others who can listen and provide feedback is better. Practicing a speech aloud will enable the content to be spoken during a presentation with less effort. Practicing is more-or-less about becoming more comfortable with the material and yourself.
  7. Know your rate of speech. Fear can cause presenters to speak faster than they should, so it is important to remember to slow down and take your time when giving a speech. When preparing for a speech paying attention to the rate of speech can produce dividends during the presentation and enable a message that is more clearly identified. There is a balance when determining the rate of speech. Do not speak so rapidly as to be named an auctioneer and do not be so slow in speaking to be considered a hypnotist.
  8. Know how to relax. Ultimately when preparing for and giving a speech choosing to relax is key. The goal of a speech is not to impress others, but to convey a message that is needed. Do not spend time trying to make things complicated, but instead focus on simplicity. Having too much to think about causes stress. When presentations are complex, there is an increased chance of technical failure and various other types of failure. It is easy to work yourself up, but simplicity brings about inner peace and will bring about mental clarity.
  9. Know how to dress. Confidence and comfort are key when addressing an audience. Public speakers should seek to understand what type of clothing is appropriate for the venue in which they will be speaking. Many who are asked to prepare a presentation for their first time go shopping to look for something that will impress the audience, but if the clothes are not comfortable, this can cause distractions for the presenter and the audience. Comfort helps to bring confidence. Presenters must strive to wear clothes that are both appropriate and comfortable.
  10. Know where to look. Common advice tells those who are new to public speaking to picture the audience in underwear, but that does not work. It is best to find a few friendly faces in the audience to look at and pretend you are having a single conversation with them. It is also important to realize not to look at a person to long, as it will make both parties uncomfortable.

No one likes to feel vulnerable and taking time to follow the steps provided above can help to relieve the tension that comes along with the art of public speaking. Fear can be described as “false evidence appearing real,” but fear of public speaking is simply fear of the unknown. Overcoming this fear takes time and practice. Having a set strategy will increase your ability to be effective, will open the door to better preparation techniques, and ultimately will help you to feel more comfortable when standing in front of a room full of staring eyes.




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The Secret of Motivation

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Leadership is about motivation and leaders who enable their followers to help them to feel more involved. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to substitute at one of our local high schools. I always love being able to step onto campus and see what is going on in the life of students, teachers, and administrators. Throughout the day I traveled from classroom to classroom and spoke to various people. The more time I spent at the high school, the more I noticed the variation of leadership styles among the staff members.

The leadership style of the teachers and administrators had either a positive or negative effect on students. Students chose how to react to teachers based on how they interacted; how they lead. As the day moved forward, I found it was becoming easy to predict how students would respond during the class period based on the way the teacher interacted during the first one-minute of class.

The reaction of the students changed in direct relation to the use of leadership style and methods of motivation to attempt to get students involved. One study promoted the importance of using motivation tactics as an instrument to bring about competitive advantages among followers. The teachers who engaged their students acknowledged concerns and sought student involvement had a more positive reaction than their counterparts. The teachers who had these positive results were using good motivation tactics.




Jesus Christ also used effective motivation tactics as he spoke to the woman at the well to meet her need. Jesus used what impacted her to open up an opportunity to speak; he used her past. Jesus knew this woman was thirsty for a change in her life and offered her “living water” (John 4:10). He motivated her based on her current position and her desire for change.

Motivation is crucial to effective leadership, and the following bullet points will help you to become a better motivator:

  • Know who you are and who you are not. 
  • Be genuine when dealing with your followers. 
  • Become aware of the needs of your followers and do your best to meet those needs. 
  • Followers will see how much work you put in and adjust accordingly, so work diligently. 
  • Do not expect others to do something you are not willing to do yourself. 
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Adaptive Leadership

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Adaptive leadership is essential to your leadership! Take for inststance Jesus Christ, who chose to honor God and remain humble in every situation (Luke 4:1-13). He demonstrated his strength when he stayed grounded to his principles throughout each test. Jesus fully expressed his authority in his proclamation of Scripture (Luke 4:4; 4:8; 4:12). Jesus did not back down.

Likewise, in the Old Testament Sampson showed significant weakness. His weakness was accompanied by foolishness and arrogance, as he proved his ability to tolerate Delilah’s consistent probing to find his source of strength (Judges 16:6-15). Sampson’s foolishness was further displayed when he told Delilah the truth, and he ultimately was captured, lost his eyes, and strength (Judges 16:5-22). The account of Sampson ends with an acknowledgment of weakness through a demonstration of humility. Sampson prays to the Lord and asks God to “remember me again,” “please strengthen me one more time” and asks for the ability to pay back the Philistines (Judges 16:28, New Living Translation, 1996). Sampson’s authority came when he recognized his failure and committed to destroying the enemy through realizing who he was.

Engstrom (1979) suggests that leaders have the ability to influence will. “The leader has to show the person how to apply himself to take the necessary actions to reach the objectives” (Engstrom, 1979, p. 134). It is essential for leadership to provide training for their followers. “Organizations seeking to develop followers into transformational leaders may still be effective by relying on supervisors who are transformational leaders to develop their followers” (Lippstreu, 2010, p. 144).




References
Engstrom, T. W. (1976). The making of a Christian leader. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Pub. House.

Holy Bible: New Living Translation. (1996). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House.

Lippstreu, M. (2010). Revisiting fundamental concepts of transformational leadership theory: A closer look at follower developmental processes (Order No. 3414482).

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Recognizing Failures

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When Jesus was tempted he chose to honor God and remain humble in each decision (Luke 4:1-13). Jesus demonstrated his strength when he stayed grounded to his principles throughout each test. Jesus fully expressed his authority in his proclamation of scripture (Luke 4:4; 4:8; 4:12). Jesus did not back down!

Likewise, Sampson of the Old Testamnet showed significant weakness. His weakness was accompanied by foolishness and arrogance, as he proved his ability to tolerate Delilah’s consistent probing to find his source of strength (Judges 16:6-15). Sampson’s foolishness was further displayed when he told Delilah the truth, and he ultimately was captured, lost his eyes, and strength (Judges 16:5-22). The account of Sampson ends with an acknowledgment of weakness through a demonstration of humility. Sampson prays to the Lord and asks God to “remember me again,” “please strengthen me one more time” and asks for the ability to pay back the Philistines (Judges 16:28). Sampson’s authority came when he recognized his failure and committed to destroying the enemy through realizing who he was.

Engstrom suggests that leaders have the ability to influence will. Engstrom writes, “the leader has to show the person how to apply himself to take the necessary actions to reach the objectives.” It is essential for leadership to provide training for their followers. Lippstreu adds, “organizations seeking to develop followers into transformational leaders may still be effective by relying on supervisors who are transformational leaders to develop their followers.”




We all are tempted to do wrong at times, but it is crucial to recognize failures and make them right. Leaders are looked to by countless others, so create a firm foundation leadership and lead well.

References
Engstrom, T. W. (1976). The making of a Christian leader. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Pub. House.

Holy Bible: New Living Translation. (1996). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House.
Lippstreu, M. (2010). Revisiting fundamental concepts of transformational leadership theory: A closer look at follower developmental processes (Order No. 3414482).

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Shared Leadership

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The perception of leadership has developed globally and “shared leadership is increasingly important in today’s organization” (Hoch, 2014, p. 541). This type of leadership theory is not based on hierarchal leadership structure, as leadership is traditionally known. Shared leadership is a process of collaboration, rather than a downward dissemination process. According to a study by Rosengren, Bondas & Nordholm (2010) nurses experienced greater satisfaction and more confidence where shared leadership was applied. Research conducted by Hoch (2014) found sharing information and diversity increases the performance ability of members within an organization. Furthermore, in this dynamic of leadership, the followership is shared among those who participate. This theory corresponds with the leader-member exchange theory or what is known as LMX. Northouse describes LMX theory “as a process that is centered on the interactions between leaders and followers” (Northouse, 2014, p. 137).

Shared leadership existed within the Old Testament, as exampled by the account of Joseph and Pharaoh (Genesis 41, New Living Translation, 1996). The Pharaoh of Egypt gave Joseph the ability to lead the innards of his kingdom and went to Joseph for counsel. In this scenario, there was shared leadership. Furthermore, the New Testament hosted several examples of shared leadership. One primary example is found in the formation of the early church. Before the ascension of Jesus Christ, he promised authority that would be granted through the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8, New Living Translation, 1996). The Holy Spirit provided the Apostles and the church the ability to have shared leadership in the proclamation of the message of Christ (Acts 2:1-4, New Living Translation, 1996). Christ enabled his followers to co-actively work with the Spirit of God to accomplish the task of propagating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the entire world.

Shared leadership is conveying an idea of leading together. Leaders who understand their followers ability to lead within their giftings are more effective than leaders who do not. To become more successful it takes an understanding of others ability to lead. Taking on a submissive role can be difficult to learn, but to increase effectiveness take a step back and allow others to lead.

To have shared leadership you must:
1. Discover what you are good at and what you are not good at
2. Learn to trust others
3. Allow those you work with to take charge in areas they are compentent in
4. Do not allow yourself to feel threatened when others lead
5. Tell others when they are doing a good job




References
Hoch, J.,E. (2014). Shared leadership, diversity, and information sharing in teams. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 29(5), 541-564.
Holy Bible: New Living Translation. (1996). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House.

Northouse, Peter G. (2015-02-11). Leadership: Theory and Practice (Page 137). SAGE Publications. Kindle Edition.
Rosengren, K., Bondas, T., Nordholm, L., & Nordström, G. (2010). Nurses’ views of shared leadership in ICU: A case study. Intensive & Critical Care Nursing, 26(4), 226-33.

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Options to Deal with Problems

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Leadership requires action, most days I find it is difficult to take lunch. I normally work through lunch without giving it a second thought. Recently, I have been making my best attempt to remember to eat lunch. Today was no different.

I do not particularly like to eat fast food. I try to avoid fast food restaurants when possible. Not only is fast food unhealthy, but it really doesn’t take much more to go out to eat at a restaurant that provides a higher quality of food. When possible, I make meals for the week and take them with me, so I have a healthy option close to me for lunch.

Today, I decided to go a Mexican restaurant. My order was perfect; healthy, inexpensive and high quality. I asked the waitress to make sure a certain ingredient was not in my food. She assured me there would not be any of this ingredient in my meal. While I was enjoying my meal, I found this ingredient toward the bottom of my plate. I am allergic to the ingredient that was toward the bottom of the plate.

Options to Deal with Problems
I have two options, remain clam or get upset at the waitress for not doing her job properly. I chose to remain calm! I always remain calm in these situations, because it is easy for others to make mistakes. I make mistakes.




Keeping Character
Getting upset does not change a situation. Leaders deal with good situations and bad situations. Anyone can lead when things are going smoothly, but true character is shown when things go badly. Remaining calm and collected is what successful leaders do. Focusing on the big picture helps to mitigate the smaller issues. Leaders who focus on the big picture realize they are not able to control everything along the way. Instead, they can direct and redirect followers toward a desired outcome.

Taking Responsibility
Ultimately, I may not feel good for the moment after eating something I am allergic to. But in the larger scheme of things, I feel good about my reaction. The restaurant remade my meal, did not charge me for my meal, nor the soda. I assured the restaurant there was no need for this, but they insisted and offered dessert, I did not allow them to provide dessert. I greatly appreciate the leadership of the restaurant. They took ownership of the issue and dealt with it. This restaurant has earned 5-stars in my mind.

Here’s a quick summary:
(1) Great leaders keep their character in place when situations go wrong and (2) take responsibility for their mistakes.

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What’s Love Got to Do With It

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Today is Valentine’s Day! Many people haved searched for the best items for their loved one and some are even still searching. It is important to show those we care about just how much we love and appreciate them. And we at Leadership Bulletin want to take a moment and remind leaders of the importance to “love” / “care” for those you work with.




Your staff works night and day to make your dreams possible. It is easy to overlook their efforts. We must remember to pay our staff the credit they are due. When we forget to tell others how valueable they are to us, we miss important opporunties to speak value into their lives. Not only does this speak value, but also creates inspiration.

Inspiration drives us all. We all need encouragement from time to time. Think about how many times you worked harder, because someone showed appreciation for your work. While inspiration is important, be genuine in thanking your staff for the sake of just saying thank you.

Today of all days, remember to say thank you and let them know just how much you charish them. Gifts are important, but never forget how much saying thank you can mean. Organizations who see their followers as important, do better. People who are loved work better. And leaders who love, live better.

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