Leaders' Thoughts

Yes – in the small-business sector: Small-business owners face expanded challenges, 2ICs, the key people owners rely on the most, are often too self-centered…

Thought Tweet #935 If we understand people, we can help them do process; if we understand process, we can help it serve people. The Thinking Behind The Tweet…

Self-Centred : That's the way we all start out...little, selfish, & needy babies. Then we learn there are other people and, as we grow, we learn how to get…

Good leaders were first good followers. When they followed, of course, they had a boss. Maybe that boss was a good leader, maybe not. Regardless, that boss…

Start With WHY Good leaders know people's emotions can be touched and people can become motivated when they understand WHY. WHY messages appeal to emotions…

Understand People Do Only 3 Things: Good Habits, Bad Habits, & New Things Good Habits are things people think and do that help them achieve long-term desires…

Take Immediate Steps to Improve Communication When communication gets off track, straying from the desired direction, good leaders work to improve…

Vision inspires Leadership has a few essential ingredients. For example, the leader must possess a level of intelligence and the leader must possess a…

Thought Tweet #920 In general, Canadian business leaders do not invest enough time designing ways to delegate effectively. The Thinking Behind The Tweet In…

Thought Tweet #918 Regardless of the situation, you can choose to lead. [Choices are limited: leading, following, perhaps one other thing.] The Thinking…

Thought Tweet #906 Leaders inspire people; managers discipline processes; leaders construct situations; managers perform in situations. The Thinking Behind…

Thought Tweet #905 What do you do that other people won't do? [inspired by The Art of Asking Good Questions ] The Thinking Behind The Tweet 'When the going…

Business contains only 3 things: People, Process, & Situations . When it comes to forecasting people's behaviour, place your bet on Situations over People…

Thought Tweet #891 The greatest of leaders change themselves. They mould their character to remove the bad habits that prevent leadership. The Thinking…

There are lots of problematic people issues out there. Many people are struggling with anxiety. Many people are struggling with depression. Many people are…

Thought Tweet #888 Dysfunctional behaviour is an example of leadership. (It's the type of leadership you don't want.) The Thinking Behind The Tweet Don't be…

Thought Tweet #886 About Leaders: Why they're the folks who manage themselves and inspire others to do the same. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some people…

Thought Tweet #879 The greatest of leaders change themselves. They mould their character to improve their ability to influence others. The Thinking Behind…

Thought Tweet #872 Great leaders don't drive people; great leaders fuel the drive in people. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Weak leaders have little choice…

If you want to lead change and influence others to help you achieve the success you desire, consider these things: Your Intelligence - This is a tough one…

Thought Tweet #863 People are more inclined to follow than to lead. This can be painfully clear when egos are unleashed. The Thinking Behind The Tweet One of…

Thought Tweet #860.5 You wanna lead, you gotta read. The Thinking Behind The Tweet The Pharaohs and high priests of ancient Egypt knew that. Abe Lincoln knew…

Thought Tweet #857 It is better to believe in people's ability to change than in people's fate for the status quo. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some people…

I have noticed in people 4 dominant desires. These desires apply to people in business and to people in general: The desire to vent one’s strength. The…

Human Beings are driven to make sense of things. There's an argument to be made we are slow learners. Compared to other creatures we are very helpless for a…

Thought Tweet #849 If your business has some fragile pieces, replace those pieces with robust pieces...then add some anti-fragile pieces. The Thinking Behind…

Business communication, at its best, is: Positive & Energized [not negative or over-stressed] Solution-Oriented & Constructive [not problem-dwelling or…

Thought Tweet #845.5 “ If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ” The Thinking Behind The Tweet I…

Thought Tweet #843 Self-Improvement happens when mind-sets come to aid skill-sets. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some people embrace life-long learning…

Thought Tweet #838.5 Over time, entrepreneurship beats the ego down to a manageable size. The Thinking Behind The Tweet To succeed for any extended period…