by Chris Widener Every human organization goes through tough and challenging times, because, well, we’re human! We need to expect that tough times will come, but know that by exhibiting Extraordinary Leadership during those times, the group can come out of them stronger than ever! Here are some thoughts for you to consider on being an Extraordinary Leader during tough …
All Life Wishes to Reward its Benefactors
by Jim Rohn (Excerpted from the New Weekend Seminar audio/CD series) Parents, leaders, employers, teachers and volunteers have you discovered one of the great positive mysteries of life? Here it is – All life seems to wish to reward its benefactor. If you become the benefactor, you will receive these incredible rewards. If you are the benefactor to the garden, …
Chris’ Top 7 Favorite Leadership Books
by Chris Widener 1. The West Point Way of Leadership by Larry Donnithorne. See at Amazon.comGREAT book by a man who taught leadership at West Point for 20 years. 2. Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell. All around book. Follow-up book is Developing the Leaders Around You. 3. Lincoln On Leadership by Donald PhillipsLooks at the Life …
Earning Your Stripes
by Sheila Murray Bethel, Ph.D. You can’t claim leadership. You earn it. No matter where your commitment takes you, or what your leadership accomplishes, it is exciting to know that you are always in the process of earning your leadership stripes by: * Treating people as if today is the only day you have to help them reach their full …
Encouraging Your Employees
by Chris Widener “I have never seen a person who could do real work except under the stimulus of encouragement and enthusiasm and the approval of the people for whom he is working.” Charles M. Schwab One of the most important things you can do to help your business or venture succeed is to encourage your employees. I know that …
Making A Difference Leadership Scroll
by Sheila Murray Bethel, Ph.D. You can be a leader, have a fulfilling life and make a difference in your home, job and community by building and enhancing these twelve success qualities! 1. HAVE A MISSION THAT MATTERSYour life goal is at the core of your success. 2. BE A BIG THINKERSee people, places and things bigger and better than …
Outstanding Leadership Skills
by Brad Worthley Do your employees perceive you as a “boss” or a “leader”? I have always disliked the word “boss” because I would like to think that I did not boss my employees around. A true leader does not have to boss anyone around, because your employees will be more than willing to follow you out of desire. What …
The Challenge to Lead
by Chris Widener What would I say if given just one more chance to give a short speech that would challenge people to step forward and lead? Here it is: The topic of leadership has been and continues to be one of the most vital topics in human history. From ancient civilizations to modern day multi-national corporations, men and women …
The Inspiration Factor
by Chris Widener The first thing that an aspiring leader must realize is that they must be inspiring! That is, they must be capable of, and willing to inspire people on to greater things than if the leader were not in their lives. So, is this too grandiose an ideal for the average local business owner? Absolutely not. The people …
The Qualities of Skillful Leadership
by Jim Rohn If you want to be a leader who attracts quality people, the key is to become a person of quality yourself. Leadership is the ability to attract someone to the gifts, skills, and opportunities you offer as an owner, as a manger, as a parent. I call leadership the great challenge of life. What’s important in leadership …