leadership – Page 2

Leadership

One Year Anniversary!

I posted Aspire’s?first leadership blog?on September 9th, 2012. One year later, I am as passionate?about leadership as ever! Will you allow me into your email or RSS feed for another year? Thank You There are a few people I would like to publicly thank. Without them, this blog may not have started?or still be going! […]

Leadership

As Leaders, How Is History Relevant to Us Today?

I hated History in school. I did not see its relevance. Remembering names, dates, and obscure events was intellectually annoying to my young mind. Fast forward 20 years? Now I love history! Not only for the pleasure and intrigue of discovering great stories, battles, and tragedies, but for the chance to unpack valuable lessons from […]

Leadership, Productivity

How to be More Productive as a Leader

When I see a leader fixated?focused in like a laser beam on his work?I know he is not the most productive and effective he can be as a leader, even though he may believe he is arduously doing the work of a leader. For hours he is sitting at his desk, looking into his computer, […]

Leadership

Join With Me to Support WEST, TX

On May 21, I will be joined by four world-renowned leadership experts for a life-changing conference in Burleson, TX.? 100% of the cost of admission will go directly to the Salvation Army – benefiting West, TX. It will be one power-packed day designed to help you and your team become better leaders. It would be […]

Leadership

We Need Leaders – Not Politicians

Many disparage politicians and cast them to a lot unworthy of high respect and esteem. ?I disagree.? I think public service of any form is an honorable profession. Those who should be regarded with disdain however, are politicians who don?t go beyond politicking ? those who don?t cross the bridge to leading!? Tragically though, we […]

Leadership

The Most Difficult Aspect of Leadership: People

Most people who write and speak about leadership paint a picture of the leader and the people as a beautiful symphony of love and passion. That may be true?10% of the time! The rest of the time, a leader has to deal with people issues, at least with one person on the team, sometimes a […]

Leadership

What is GREAT Leadership?

A leader is a person who has commanding authority or influence ? at least that is what Meriam-Webster says. But what is GREAT leadership? It is when people follow you? [unordered_list style=’circle’ number_type=’circle_number’ animate=’no’ font_weight=’regular’] Because they want to, not because they have to. Because they love you, not because they fear you. Because they […]

Leadership

Why Compassion is Key to Great Leadership

It is imperative that your people know and feel your genuine compassion toward them ? all the time?if you want to excel in leadership! Let me share with you why? Compassion in leadership simply says: ?I care about your wellbeing! And that caring is bathed in thoughts, words and actions that clearly and consistently demonstrate […]

Leadership, Personal Development

When Things Go Wrong: It?s Time to Evaluate Maturity

When things go wrong, it?s time to evaluate the maturity of your people, your leaders and yourself!? Don?t be shy?it is at that very moment that you should observe very carefully to see who is ready for what role! In some areas when things don?t go our way, our natural tendency as humans is to: […]

Leadership, Productivity

A Leader?s #1 Priority ? Building a Strong Team

Building a strong team should be a leader?s top responsibility. ?Are you taking that responsibility seriously? ?Few leaders make building a powerful team a significant priority. Yet, those who have formidable teams usually succeed. Those who don?t often fail! If your team is fragmented and not working together as a cohesive unit, I have news […]