Why People Follow Charismatic Leaders
Some leaders don’t know WHY people follow them. Learn 3 reasons why in this post.
January 31, 2019
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International Expect Success Month
Learn how to wake up the winner inside of you. You’ll be unstoppable.
January 15, 2019
Are Introverts Strong Leaders?
A Tribute to George H. W. Bush’s Personality Strengths I watched the celebrations of the life of George H. W. Bush during last week’s funeral proceedings and listened to the tributes lauding his leadership. He was described by many as the consummate public servant
December 12, 2018
Audio Book On Amazon
How To Earn The Gift of Discretionary Effort Audio Now Available on Amazon Business management experts Karla Brandau and Douglas Ross announce the audio version of their 21st century leadership book, How to Earn the Gift of Discretionary Effort, is now available on Amazon
October 23, 2018
Charismatic Leadership Skill: Listen, Pause, Then Speak
When it comes to communication skills, the Greek Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, gave us this advice: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” I wish it were as easy as this quote makes it
October 1, 2018
Broken Things and Breakthroughs
This quote spoke to me: We all have broken things. Perhaps it is the grace by which we handle them that helps us through. Breakdowns in all areas of life are inevitable. Equipment breaks. Software programs get bugs, viruses and become outdated. Belongings wear
June 12, 2018
Identify Your Number One Task
Tactical Time Management Tips: The Most Important Task How do I identify my number one task on any given day – the most important task for me to be doing at this moment in time? Use these time management planning skills and you’ll know
May 15, 2018
Goals: The Urgency of “Doing”
When it comes to time management and goal setting, Leonardo da Vinci said, “I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” The man in the picture is doing.
February 6, 2018
Dissecting The Founder
I found the movie, The Founder, an interesting study in personalities. If you have not taken the time to watch it, the movie is the story of Ray Kroc and the McDonald brothers, Mac and Dick. The movie shows first the positives and then
July 17, 2017
Gifts: A Means to an End?
Some Gifts are Intangible and some are Character Gifts. Refrain from using them as a means to an end. “No, you did not give me a gift, you gave me an obligation,” quipped Sheldon, in the TV sitcom The Big Bang Theory, to his
April 22, 2017