Leadership Distinctions Archive

February 15, 2012 ~ Lead your team from your heart. Use your head to manage them and day to day activities. People will follow you after they see and know how much you care. It's more than words, it will show up in every interaction with everyone, every day! Lead Big!

February 1, 2012 ~ Leaders who want to achieve new heights are willing to climb where they've never been before. Bump up against your ceiling, for it's only there to keep your greatness in. let it go!

January 23, 2012 ~ Leaders with a healthy self-image and self-worth are happier, more fulfilled and more apt to act in accordance of integrity.

January 2, 2012 ~ Leaders look to the past for learning, but look to the future for action. If you always are looking in the rear view mirror, you'll end up hitting something in front of you. Look back to see where you've been; look forward to navigate your new path and where you're going. Onward to a great 2012!

December 17, 2011 ~ Leaders know that trust is the single most important factor in any relationship. It's the glue that binds teams and leaders together. Be consistent, keep your word and be open. What kind of glue are you creating?

December 2, 2011 ~ Leaders know that in order to succeed, they must be willing to fail and make mistakes. To grow, take chances and take risks. Are you living on the edge or in mediocrity? Jump!

November 1, 2011 ~ Leaders dream often, big and challenge their dreams. Goals that come from big dreams are stretchy and the best kind. Get out of that comfort zone! Dream On!

October 19, 2011 ~ Leaders know that in failure comes learning. If you're not failing often, you're not doing and stretching enough. Pull!

October 3, 2011 ~ Leaders train their top talent in 5 steps: model, mentor, monitor, motivate and then multiply! In multiply, they model and train others! Who is your top talent?

September 17, 2011 ~ Employees scored honesty as the most important characteristic of leaders they work for and follow. Honesty is not something you do, it's something you are. Only you know.

September 1, 2011 ~ Leaders lead, inspire and coach from their authentic center. If you don't come from your authentic self, change and growth aren't possible. Are you leading or leading authentically?

August 15, 2011 ~ Leaders know that serving others benefits both sides - many times in giving we receive more. When in doubt, look out! Who are you serving today?

August 4, 2011 ~ Leaders know that character is the cornerstone of their effectiveness to lead others and drive change. Are you talking the talk or walking the walk?

August 4, 2011 ~ Leaders know that character is the cornerstone of their effectiveness to lead others and drive change. Are you talking the talk or walking the walk?

July 14, 2011 ~ Our thoughts are powerful. Leaders know that which holds our attention determines our actions. We can control our thoughts.

June 16, 2011 ~ Leaders lift others up. Be committed to encouraging others and initiating a positive work environment. How are you changing your mindset on this today?

June 13, 2011 ~ Leaders use and elevate talent... Passion energizes your talent, Focus directs it, Courage tests it, Teamwork multiplies it... Which are you doing today?

May 23, 2011 ~ Leaders know that you either pay now and play later, or play now and pay later. Life demands a payment; no free lunch! Determination and discipline will make a difference; are you playing with those?

May 4, 2011 ~ Leaders know casting a vision is more important than managing. To manage is to maintain, to lead is to create and innovate. What are you creating with your team?

March 1, 2011 ~ Leaders know that to create a vision takes innovation. To engage others and enroll them in your vision takes discipline, energy, passion and sacrifice. There is no success without sacrifice. What are you willing to give up to ensure success?

February 15, 2011 ~ One is too small a number to achieve greatness. Anything significant in history was performed by a team. There are few problems we can solve alone. Individuals win games, but teams win championships. What kind of team are you building?

February 1, 2011 ~ To grow, you must change. To change, you must be open. Most people desire improvement but are resistant to change. Change isn't easy, but neither is leadership. It takes desire, energy, time and dedication!

January 6, 2011 ~ Leadership is built on the small things and doing what is needed. Then you can step into what's possible and soon you'll be doing the impossible. What will the possibility be for you?

December 6, 2010 ~ Real leaders give credit to the team and avoid the spotlight. To maximize your team's potential, take more of the blame and give the credit away. Are you letting your team shine?

November 22, 2010 ~ We are all unique and have gifts to share with each other and the world. Thank you for sharing the gift you are, and the gift you are growing into; many times, all that takes is allowing the other parts to fall away or let them go. Just like Michelangelo. In thanks for you, because you being all you are allows everyone to enjoy and grow!

November 1, 2010 ~ To build trust, leaders show and model their character. Your character communicates potential, consitency and respect. Are you building trust walls or bridges?

October 15, 2010 ~ Leadership is not about personality. It's about behavior. What you do sends a stronger message than what you say. Model the way for others and be consistent on your leadership journey. How are you driving for success?

May 17, 2010 ~ Leaders face the danger of contentment with the status quo. Why keep growing? Your growth determines who you are, who you attract and the success of your organization. If you’re not growing you’re standing still.

May 4, 2010 ~ Leaders know that thinking is easy. Acting is difficult. Maybe that’s why leaders know to be successful they follow through and act on their goals. That sets them apart from most everyone. Are you thinking or in action this week? Take one step towards a goal.

April 22, 2010 ~ Greatness is not caused by the absence of weakness. It is created by consistently performing above what you and others think is possible. Are you stepping into your greatness?

April 5, 2010 ~ Leaders know that they may need to sacrifice for the good of the team. They will put their own personal agenda aside for the team to succeed. Are you?

Jan 2, 2010 ~ What do you want your legacy to be in 2010? Create it now. Choose it, live it and model it. Be sure to pass the baton to new leaders so they live it too.

August 6, 2009 ~ Mistakes can be like ice. If resisted, defeat sets in. If seen as a way to increase performance, we can appreciate the beauty of them.

September 21, 2009 ~ Leaders know that without challenge, adventure is impossible.  What’s your adventure?

September 8, 2009 ~ Abstractions treated as reality, block us from seeing the way things are –which reduces our power to achieve what we want.

August 20, 2009 ~ Leaders understand momentum and it’s your responsibility to create it and sustain it over time. Are you creating momentum makers instead of momentum breakers?

July 8, 2009 ~ Leaders are willing to do what it takes to be successful. That means discipline, making tough calls and keeping your word. Success is a choice-it doesn’t happen by accident.

May 4, 2009 ~ Those who see themselves as a visitor rather than an organizational resident lack commitment. Leaders create emotional bonding to gather commitment from their teams.