Go through your bookshelves and pull out books that you will never read again. Donate these to your local library, school, foster home, or children’s organization. Take action today.
You matter.
~Every Monday Matters
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Special: Buy two and get a free eco-friendly shopping bagToday’s quote comes to you from Every Monday Matters |
If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never truly be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
~Lao Tzu
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Today’s quote comes to you from Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Every Day of Your Life |
A Leadership Lesson from … GEESE!
How often do you hear people speak with envy about companies with “real heart”? Companies like Nordstrom, FedEx, Ben and Jerry’s, Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, and The Container Store to name a few. Outsiders are constantly looking for their “secrets” to success. Fact is, the secret lies in the hearts of their employees. These companies create connected teams and, as a result, build dominant businesses by acting like geese. Like geese? Yes, like GEESE!
If you ever happen to see (or hear about) geese heading south for the winter – flying along in “V” formation – you might consider what science has discovered about why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in “V” formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew by itself. Any goose that falls out of formation suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into position to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.
When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back in the set and another goose moves up to fly point. And the geese in the back honk to encourage those in front to keep up their speed. Finally, when a goose gets sick or is wounded and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen teammate until it is able to fly or it dies. Only then do they launch out on their own – or with another formation – to catch back up with their group.
The lesson: Like geese, people who share a common direction and sense of community, who take turns doing demanding jobs, and who watch out for one another, can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of their teammates. Geese are defined by how they stay connected with one another. Successful teams – and excellent leaders – are defined the same way.
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Today’s lesson is from 7 Moments … That Define Excellent Leaders By Lee J. Colan |
As I walk into a future that looks exciting and so bright, I hope to remember those who help me to do what’s right.
~Laurie Calzada
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Today’s quote comes to you from Inspiring Passion in Others |
Let go and let others be themselves.
~Karen Casey
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Today’s quote comes to you from Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow: 12 Simple Principles |
He was named “Coach of the Century” by ESPN. The Super Bowl Trophy is named in his honor. And almost forty years after his death, legendary coach Vince Lombardi’s words still ring true: “Running a football team is no different than running any other kind of organization—an army, a political party or a business. The principles are the same.” His classic words, along with vintage photography, are presented in a beautiful gift book and movie titled What It Takes to Be Number One. Whether your team plays on the field or in the boardroom, this timeless message will inspire you to be number one.Please take a moment today to watch the What It Takes to Be Number One movie and share this with others so that they, too, will be inspired.
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What it Takes to Be Number OneBy Vince Lombardi & Vince Lombardi, Jr. |
Preparing yourself and your team for the virtual workplace is key to your continued effectiveness as a leader — not just down the road, but right now!
~Debra A. Dinnocenzo
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Today’s quote comes to you from How to Lead From a Distance: Building Bridges in the Virtual Workplace |
Add more therapeutic humor to your workplace. Watch a funny video during lunchtime at least once a week. Ask people to bring in their favorites. A study has shown that people who watched funny videos before taking a creativity test scored 300-500% better than those who watched something “intellectual”!
~Barbara Glanz
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Today’s quote comes to you from 180 Ways to Spread Contagious Enthusiasm: The How-To Handbook for Everyone |
I can resist everything except temptation.
~Oscar Wilde
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Today’s quote comes to you from Laughter Is an Instant Vacation: Humorous Quotes on Life |
Don’t Forget to DELEGATE!
One of the most common mistakes made by supervisors – especially those who are new to leadership – is taking on unnecessary tasks … trying to do everything by themselves. As a result, they can easily find themselves buried under a ton of work. Sound familiar? Things move slower, not as much gets done, and job satisfaction is reduced. What’s the best way to avoid that trap? DELEGATION! You need to pass along certain duties and responsibilities to your direct reports so that: a) more actions are being done by more people, more of the time, b) you’re a facilitator of, rather than a barrier to, progress, and c) you can focus on – and accomplish – those important tasks that really must be done by you.
As you look at what’s on you plate that you might ask others the handle, keep the following in mind:
When TO Delegate
When NOT to Delegate
No person will make a great business who wants to
do it all himself or get all the credit.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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Today’s lesson is from Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow By Laura E. Bernstein |
