Tag Archives: Leadership

Purpose over Perks

Leaders don’t allow dollar figures to dictate how they make decisions. Rather, leaders dig within to bring out the best they have to offer to the world – regardless of the compensation. Likewise, they aren’t seduced into settling for a … Continue reading

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Now THIS is a great interview question…

“Whenever I interviewed a prospect for a staff position, I carefully avoided details about what I was looking for and then about 20 minutes into the interview, I asked the greatest interview question ever. “Joe, talk about the best job … Continue reading

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Talent-Plus People

John Maxwell has identified 13 seemingly straightforward traits that go beyond innate talent yet are often overlooked. His point is that talent alone will not sustain you in relationships, whether business or personal. He refers to those who subscribe to … Continue reading

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Creating Motivation

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people together to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery, found … Continue reading

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Bold leadership

“Only those leaders who act boldly in times of crisis and change are willing to be followed.” – Jim Kouzes, found in Andy Stanley’s Next Generation Leader (Multnomah, 2003)

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