A client commented that some business dealings are necessary evils; but what makes it so much better is when the people you’re dealing with are nice and care about you and your business. Many of our relationships are formed out of necessity. When we see beyond the need of the transaction and focus on the need of the person (to find direction, to feel special, to be encouraged and to succeed); we can not only have an impact but develop a valuable relationship. 

For more information on leadership qualities, see The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell.

A leader should be able to ignore their position and put others ahead of their own agenda.  A true sign of leadership is the ability of being a servant while being confident and secure in that role.  You will be rewarded for serving others through their willingness to follow your lead.

For more information, see The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, by John Maxwell.

To be an effective leader, you must have a positive attitude.  Your attitude drives your behavior and your behavior affects those working around you.  To remain positive, think about these things:

1. Your Attitude is a Choice.  You can’t always control what happens to you (or what your client/coworker does or doesn’t do), but you can control how you react to those circumstances.

2.  Your Attitude Determines Your Actions.  Your attitude drives your behavior.  Your body language is a reflection of your attitude.

3.  Your People Are a Mirror of Your Attitude.  A leader creates the environment that determines people’s moods at the office and their mood, in turn, affects their productivity and level of engagement.

4.  Maintaining a Good Attitude is Easier Than Regaining One.

Need help in readjusting your attutide?  If you need an attitude “pick-me-up,” try the following: Read the rest of this entry »

Intuition is built from our experiences and causes us to have gut feelings about situations. Discernment is the ability to blend intuition and intellect, to see a partial picture and fill in the missing pieces. Discernment allows us to see the root of the problem and evaluate options.

Does it seem like some people often appear to be in the right place at the right time? Could it be that they have the willingness to use their experience and follow their instincts.

For more information on leadership qualities, read The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell.

According to John C. Maxwell, “competence” is a character trait all leaders should possess as described in his book titled “The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader.”
Competence doesn’t just happen, it must be cultivated:

Your success in everything depends on effective communication. In order to be an effective communicator, it is important to:
1. keep your message simple and clear,
2. focus on the audience,
3. believe in your message, and
4. remember your goal is to motivate the audience to act.

The above is an excerpt from The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell.