THE BEST LEADERS ARE CHEERLEADERS

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THE BEST LEADERS ARE CHEERLEADERS

Why do we choose to be critics rather than cheerleaders?

As leaders, we have power beyond our imagination with our teams just as parents have over their children.  Just remember, you as a leader must show up to support and motivate even if no one else does.

The success of a leader lies in our ability to be a cheerleader versus a critic.  Here are 3 ways to be a cheerleader, which will give you and your team the best opportunity to be successful.

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MAKE POSITIVE MEMORIES

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MAKE POSITIVE MEMORIES

Surely you’ve had the experience of never wanting an event to end.  But as you well know, all good things must come to an end.  

The 2016-year is over.  The holidays are over.  Don’t waste your time complaining about it all being over, but be happy that it all happened.  Be happy you were able to spend time with your family, friends, and coworkers.  These holidays afford us the opportunity to rekindle and strengthen many relationships in our lives.

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5 PROVEN BRANDING STRATEGIES TO MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

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5 PROVEN BRANDING STRATEGIES TO MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

Most businesses are concerned with keeping customers and attracting new ones.  How important are these two things and is it just important to companies looking to thrive in the marketplace?

Not only will their strategies help your business, but it will also help those looking to brand and market themselves individually.  We all have a brand, but the question is do you know how you have branded yourself and is it time for a rebranding?

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THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF THIS YEAR

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THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF THIS YEAR

Is there one gift capable of positively impacting your life?  Better yet, can name a gift you have received that has added exceptional value to your life?

It is the thought that counts when it comes to gifting and receiving gifts.  But we all have received gifts that add much to our life.  Please know that a price tag doesn’t always correlate to the value the gift will add to your life.  Some of the greatest gifts I have received have been of nominal monetary value.

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MAKE THE MOST OF THIS SEASON

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MAKE THE MOST OF THIS SEASON

For most of us this season of greetings started right before or after the Thanksgiving Holiday. A maximum number of people are ecstatic to celebrate, relax and observe a season of giving. There appears to be an increase attitude of cheer in the workplace. This is still a time to be productive. Hopefully, these tips will help you to implement a gentle plan of action to enjoy this most wonderful time of the year.

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PUSH

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PUSH

It is such a wonderful time to be alive and have the ability to help and serve others.  Have you ever thought about the legacy you are leaving behind?  If you died tomorrow, what would be said about you?  Would people say a kind word about you?  Would people say you served?  Would people say that you gave of your time?  Would people say you were dependable and could count on you?  Or would people say that you were all about you?  How will you leave this Earth? 

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WHY YOU SHOULD MINIMIZE DRAMA AS A LEADER

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WHY YOU SHOULD MINIMIZE DRAMA AS A LEADER

As a leader, you probably wouldn’t take it well if someone called you “boring.”

Boring just isn’t a fun word.  Many people believe boring is being lame.  No matter how you draw it up, boring is viewed as just plain unexciting.

In our world today, we are use to drama and excitement in our relationships, television shows, movies, churches, and politics.  We all have been in some form of a relationship where someone magnifies or exaggerates everything.  If you haven’t been in a relationship like that, you may know someone that acts this way.  If drama surrounds you, be honest with yourself — you may be the constant.  Are you creating the drama?  Are you seeking attention and excitement?  Maybe you are trying to avoid being boring.  But boring is the key to being an effective leader.

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