Leadership Turn

December 25th, 2006

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Leadership Turn!
–Mary Jo –
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December 18th, 2006

Leadership Thought for the Week, December 18th

One of the new features here at Leadership Turn involves moving the leadership thought for the week to Monday.  While originally I thought that a little mid-week motivation was a good thing (and it is), I really wanted to do more than just share a thought.  I wanted to challenge all of us to work and focus […]

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November 10th, 2006

Develop an Attitude for Success

How we deal with misfortune can make the difference between defeat and victory in our lives.
We’ve all heard stories about Thomas Edison.  He went through thousands of unsuccessful attempts before coming up with the filament light bulb.  When his factory was virtually destroyed by fire, he simply remarked that the disaster provided him with new opportunities to […]

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October 26th, 2006

Leaqdership Thought for Thursday, October 26th

I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people convinced that they are about to change the world.  I am more awed by those who struggle to make one small difference after another.
 
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October 21st, 2006

Stop Concentrating on Concentrating

I’ve been having some problems concentrating lately. 
Earlier in the week I posted about some time wasters.  I have been identifying with them far too much, however.  There are some tasks that I’ve been trying to accomplish, but instead I have become absorbed in all sorts of minutia.  Yesterday I realized what the problem is:  I’ve been […]

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October 18th, 2006

Give Someone a Pat on the Back Because they Need it

All too frequently today, people are starved for a little praise.  Whether we are willing to acknowledge it to others, or even admit it to ourselves, we all need a little praise in our life.
Awhile back, Milo wrote a post about his belief that a leader should not give someone a pat on the back […]

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September 5th, 2006

The Power of a Compliment

Never underestimate the value of a compliment.
A compliment, given sincerely and publicly, shows regard and esteem for the recipient.  It builds goodwill, appreciation, and frequently a willingness to go the extra mile.  You will be seen as someone who cares about other people and their accomplishments, and not just your own.  Humor can be helpful […]

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August 3rd, 2006

The Kinesthetic Learner

We’ve already discussed the Visual and Verbal learner, and if those styles just didn’t seem quite right, you are probably a Kinesthetic learner. 
In its most simple explanation, a kinesthetic learner learns by doing.
What does this mean?  A kinesthetic learner is a hands-on kind of person.  They need an interactive experience to maximize the learning process, and […]

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March 26th, 2006

Inconvenience - the foundation for success?

Impress this four-step philosophy on yourself, family, friends and associates:

* If you set a goal, achieve it, even if it’s inconvenient.

* If you make a mistake, fix it, even if it’s inconvenient.

* If you start something, finish it, even if it’s inconvenient.

* If you make a promise, honor it, even if it’s inconvenient

* If you make a commitment, fulfill it, even if it’s inconvenient.

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