One of the first quotes I read in this article Words You Leave Behind by Scott Mabry was “Your Words Are a Self Portrait.” I thought that was a great way of thinking about the words that you use when you are talking to others. The words that you use have such an impact on other people and you need to think about that before speaking. Many of the things in this article made me think about the importance of…
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When I first came out of college and started looking for my first job, it was pretty stressful. I was trying to figure out if I could really get a job with the degree that I had, would it pay enough, and would I like it? I needed experience and a friend helped me get in the door at a smaller company she was working at in downtown Chicago. My commute was really long and I learned a big lesson on the importance of working…
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No, I am not talking about the followers on your social media accounts. I was reading this blog called Become the Leader Worth Following by Lollie Daskal. She highlights what a leader who is worth following demonstrates to their team. Here is a list of the eight ways that are identified in her article: Leads with ethics Leads by example Leads with fairness Leads with humility Brings out the best in others Kindles within others a desire to excel simply…
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My former manager posted a quote today in my Facebook Group that said “Be at the table impacting change, before change impacts you.” Such a simple quote, but it says so much. I am not sure that everyone thinks about change in such a proactive way. This is especially challenging for those who are more fearful of change. They would most likely sit back and wait to see what will happen before doing anything. What if you tried a different…
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When I first started working, people found a good company, did a good job and stayed there for many years. Most of the people that I knew did the same thing. Things have changed a lot since that time. Someone staying at one company is more of the exception now than the rule. Today people change jobs a lot more frequently and that has become the norm. Many people like myself are on their second career phase. Doing something that…
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I am in a training class this week so the posts will be a little shorter but still full of good stuff! My discussions this week with friends have reminded me of the importance of connections and community. Are you leveraging the connections that you have in the best way? You already have a relationship with these people and what better way to get the help you need than to reach out for support to your community. In my experience,…
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Do you have a situation that you are struggling with right now? Do you know what you want to do, but you just can’t figure out how to move forward? This happened to me about 5 years ago. What I was trying just wasn’t working and I was getting frustrated. I had been thinking about seeking out an executive coach at that time, but hadn’t found one that I really felt was the right one for me. I attended a…
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Welcome to the Fantastic Leadership Resource Summary! This week’s summary includes: ways to be a respected leader, signs that you are doing better than you think, self-aware leaders, optimizing your communication, stop being a boss and be a leader, being a leader not a doer, don’t focus only on results, know who you are as a leader, building a strong executive team Articles/Ted Talks/Quotes 6 Key Ways to Become a Highly Respected Leader http://buff.ly/2kO4lGB By Andy Margison Master these skills…
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It was a cloudy day today in Florida, but still pretty warm here. There is a Cold Stream Creamery next door to where we are staying, so the kids decided to go get some ice cream. My 8 year old niece’s face lit up with so much excitement as she put on her sandals and grabbed her purse. Already a born leader at such a young age, she was getting the others organized to get going so they could get…
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There are many motivational speeches given at college graduation ceremonies this time of year. I recently read Theo Epstein’s Yale Graduation Speech that he gave at the commencement ceremony. For those of you who don’t know him he is the President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs. (I know not everyone may be a Cubs fan, but please keep reading anyway!) I had some key take-aways when I read the speech that I would like to share. If you…
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