There are 4 pillars of leadership that if you are seeking to be a better leader should mesh with everything you do. The beauty of being a leader doesn't mean you have to be in management or own a business. Leadership is "influencing the people around us," says Dr. Gary McCaleb of ACU. When we … Continue reading Influence people with these 4 words
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In my visits with different leaders there are several traits they all have in common and I've mentioned several in my writings. Leaders listen Leaders serve Leaders give Learning is another one. I think it is easy to fall into the trap of complacency when it comes to feeding our minds with new ideas. I … Continue reading Never stop learning
E6 - Matt Paul, Sales Leader with State Farm, helps 28 different agents reach their goals You may not know Matt Paul now, but after you listen to his thoughts on leadership you will want to. Matt Paul has been with State Farm for 8 years and now holds the position of Sales Leader. He … Continue reading Featured Leader #4 – A talk with Matt Paul
I recently met with two different schools. Both schools are in small towns where everyone knows everyone, the drag still exists, and high school sports is the end all and be all. I grew up in a small town like this, so visiting these two schools felt like home. I met with the administration to … Continue reading A Story of 2 Leaders and 6 Reasons One of Them is Great
I recently had a conversation with a former 9-year mayor of Abilene, Dr. Gary McCaleb. During the conversation, he told a story about a time when he failed as mayor. He was having a conversation with a restaurant owner and thanking the businessman for his gift to the community when the man proceeded to … Continue reading Visit Your Restaurant – Table for Two
The first Leadership is Listening episode is with a respected leader, Mark Spurlock. Mark started as a direct Xerox sales rep 40 years ago. He started Innovative Business Systems in 1992 and sold his company to Benchmark in 2013. His success as an Agent owner is a true testament to his leadership style and ability. … Continue reading A Higher Purpose – Ride of Silence
There is an instrument that I absolutely love. It is not the drums, although they would be very fun to play. It is the guitar. I enjoy picking one up every now and then and playing around. Notice I didn't say I can PLAY the guitar. There are people in this world that can play … Continue reading Leadership is Kind – Part 1
Have you ever thought about the first time you were called or picked to lead? Maybe it was to lead a song in church. Or maybe you were picked to head up your girl scout friends to sell cookies in front of Walmart. Some of you were captain of your little league baseball team and … Continue reading Leadership is Listening
The countdown to my LeadSmart Podcast is on! If you didn't know, I'm starting my own podcast. If you're wondering, "What is a podcast?", don't worry. I will explain more about that later. You will soon be able to download and listen to incredible leaders tell their leadership story. I’m finishing the first 4 interviews … Continue reading LeadSmart Podcast Coming Soon!
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