Words can be very powerful, and they can’t be taken back once they’ve been spoken. Just a few short words can have an enormous impact for those on the receiving end. Sometimes that impact has wonderful consequences, sometimes not. Choose them carefully. What we say to others not only influences how they feel about themselves, but how they feel about us. Your words represent you, and how you want to be perceived. It’s difficult to have respect for someone who cuts down others to get their point across. [Read More…]
Influence
Are you a Walking Example of Leadership
When I speak with business owners or managers about leadership and I mention that the most important person they will lead is themselves, I’m often met with comments such as; “Hold on, isn’t being a leader all about focusing on our followers?“ To be very clear, No! Leadership is based on how well you lead yourself. From there you can go on to effectively lead others. According to John Maxwell, “Leadership is Influence: Nothing More, Nothing Less“. We influence others by setting standards, goals and expectations. [Read More…]