#Leadership Lessons

[merakirf]

Never accept less than you deserve.

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[thedivineart]

10 THINGS PEOPLE SAID TO ME THAT I CAN'T FORGET

1. It's okay to cry and be tired, we're human after all

2. Appreciate people who do appreciate you but don't be rude to people who hates you

3. Love doesn't define from simple admiration, love's define how much you cherish, understand and support each other

4. Beauty doesn't exist at all, human are the one who invented it!

5. If people find you annoying then annoy them more until they lose HAHAHA

6. Life's isn't perfect at all, be grateful for good times and even in bad times.

7. I don't have rights to be mad at you, if that makes you happy then let it be

8. My biggest fear is doing nothing even I can help someone

9. Doesn't mean you fail, you already worthless

10. If you be able to shine one day remember that do not bring others down, don't be like others who just shine at once then becomes narcissistic and self centered. Be humble when you aiming high.

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[consistentclimb]

The Art of Strategy: What We Can Learn from Napoleon's Campaigns

Napoleon Bonaparte, one of history's most renowned military leaders, reshaped the strategic landscape of Europe with his revolutionary approaches to warfare. His campaigns are not just tales of conquest and defeat; they are narratives rich with strategic insights applicable beyond the battlefield. In this exploration, we'll delve into the core principles of Napoleon's military strategies, drawing parallels to strategic planning and tactical execution in our personal and professional lives.

Check out our list: 10 Best Books About Napoleon

Embracing Flexibility and Adaptability

One of Napoleon's hallmark strategies was his adaptability to changing circumstances. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Napoleon was quick to alter his plans in response to unforeseen challenges, understanding that rigidity could lead to downfall. This principle holds true in our daily endeavors. Whether navigating career paths or personal goals, the ability to pivot in response to changing environments and unexpected obstacles is crucial. Like Napoleon, who reassessed and adjusted his strategies mid-battle, we too must remain flexible and open to revising our plans to overcome life's unpredictable challenges.

The Value of Decisive Action

Napoleon was renowned for his decisiveness on the battlefield. He believed in the power of swift, bold actions to unbalance opponents and seize opportunities. This decisiveness can be translated into our decision-making processes. In a world saturated with information and choices, the ability to make timely and bold decisions can set us apart. It involves assessing situations with clarity, weighing risks against potential rewards, and acting with conviction. By embodying Napoleon's decisiveness, we can navigate life's crossroads with confidence, seizing opportunities that come our way.

The Importance of Strategic Vision

Napoleon's strategic vision was unmatched, often planning campaigns years in advance with meticulous attention to detail. This long-term perspective enabled him to anticipate and prepare for various eventualities, ensuring his army's readiness for the challenges ahead. Similarly, in our lives, having a clear, overarching vision is paramount. It guides our daily actions and decisions, ensuring they align with our ultimate objectives. Whether setting career goals or personal development targets, a well-defined vision serves as a compass, keeping us oriented toward our aspirations.

Concentration of Effort

A key tactic in Napoleon's arsenal was the concentration of forces at the decisive point. By focusing his resources and efforts where they would have the most impact, Napoleon often overwhelmed his adversaries. This principle of concentrated effort can be transformative when applied to personal productivity and professional projects. Rather than spreading ourselves thin across multiple fronts, focusing our energy on critical tasks can lead to more impactful results. It's about identifying our "decisive point" and channeling our resources to where they can make the most significant difference.

Continuous Learning and Improvement

Finally, Napoleon's campaigns were characterized by his commitment to learning and adaptation. He studied the strategies of past military leaders and continuously sought to improve his tactics and approaches. This ethos of lifelong learning and self-improvement is perhaps the most universally applicable lesson. By embracing a mindset of continuous growth, seeking feedback, and learning from both successes and failures, we can navigate the complexities of life with greater wisdom and resilience.

Read more: What to do after reaching your goals

Applying Napoleon's Principles

Napoleon Bonaparte's military genius offers timeless insights into the art of strategy. By embracing flexibility, acting decisively, maintaining a strategic vision, concentrating our efforts, and committing to continuous improvement, we can navigate the complexities of modern life with greater efficacy and purpose. These principles, forged on the battlefields of the early 19th century, remain remarkably relevant, guiding us in our quest for personal and professional fulfillment. As we face our own battles, let us draw inspiration from Napoleon's legacy, applying the art of strategy to conquer the challenges ahead.

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[oriesblog]

Facing the Fear of People

Today I learned about facing the fear of being around/facing people. Not the best wording so I apologize in advance as I'm currently tired but I still feel the need to post this to remind myself in the future too.

During the pandemic, I didn't get to socialize a lot with other people and I must admit that I lost the ability to interact comfortably with other people (except my families and a few of my good friends). I became socially anxious and I'm always tense and my heart would literally pound in anxiety whenever I meet new people (e.g coming up to the cashier, asking for help from a stranger, etc.). I'm not afraid but I'm severely anxious whenever I see people around/coming towards me and would get mini panic attacks.

I got an advice from my father; whenever you're anxious around people, think of them as someone like you (just a human). Sure they may appear more confident or perhaps more intimidating but remember that they are just humans like you, they eat, they breathe, and they also poop. They don't eat metals. And tbh that sounds funny but that helps calm my anxiety down at least a little.

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[chadnelson]

Historians close to Earnest Shackleton's era thought that he'd be remembered for the Nimrod sea voyage since it was a success from an exploration standpoint.

However, it’s been found that he's more remembered and celebrated for his failed excursion called Endurance.

Why?

Because through his failed voyage, he showed that leadership is more than reaching a goal. It’s about spurring others to achieve big things, and giving them the tools and the confidence to continue achieving.

It's about helping others to see and use the full potential of their talents. 💜

(You can read the captivating story in the books “Shackleton's Way” and “Endurance”) 🙂

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[unnoticedbloggsposts]

“It is a happy time, but also it is a time to suffer and endure, for pain is wise to teach and without courage there is nothing good.”

-John G. Neihardt

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[pastorjeremynorton]

How Friendship in Church Leadership Creates Unseen Influence

Discover the power of friendship in church leadership. A journey with an Alaskan pastor reveals the unseen influence that shapes lives beyond the sermon. #Leadership #Influence #ChurchLife

Lessons from the Journey of an Alaskan Pastor In the realm of leadership, the true extent of a leader’s influence often transcends the boundaries of official titles and perceived responsibilities. I witnessed a real-life example of this while serving in Alaska. I was serving as the Youth Pastor at the time. Our lead pastor served as a chaplain for the local fire department on top of his…

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[conorneill]

Powerful Coaching Questions: 6 Types of Questions that Great Coaches use

6 Types of coaching questions: G. R. E. A. S. E. Goals, Responsibility, Explore, Action, Situation, Engage Responsibly with Life A note on what we are exploring in each of these question categories: Set goals This is where almost all coaching conversations begin. The simplest form of the question is “What do you want?” If the other person doesn’t know what they want, or is not clear…

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[ikirby79]

Unwavering Faith: Through Trials to Spiritual Resilience

I’m Kirby, a Missionary advocating for fatherless boys in the Midwest, and a retired Army combat veteran with 26 years of service. My story is about navigating life’s challenges, from personal trials to professional adversities, and how my unwavering faith has been the cornerstone throughout. Early Life and Military Career My journey began marked by the absence of a father figure. This early…

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[elevatecinci]

https://www.inc.com/gordon-tredgold/10-simple-things-that-teams-expect-from-their-leader.html

"Leaders are responsible for the development of the people they lead, and the best way to facilitate that is to give them challenging opportunities that allow them to grow..." 🌱

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[merakirf]

Get your money up, not your funny up.

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[lightonleadership]

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[hotcupoteckla]

So, a couple weeks back there were a Profoundly Confounding Trio of days where I was sent to a work training held in a... church. Pretty sure my boss sent me there to "go find Jesus" as a joke. All of my other options for leadership training were denied though, so how can I tell if it is a joke or not? :/

The Global Leadership Summit.

I am not religious.

I believe we live with & within pieces of a Creator's corpse and our existence is a piece of that being reassembling itself into the state of Entropy that exists. Kind of like that Broken Egg spilling into the solar system picture post from a while back.

To that end, the Creator is NOT Abrahim's God.

There can be god-like beings and spirits possible within such a universe, but just because they exist due to the uneven nature of distributions of matter in an explosion, doesn't mean they need to be worshiped or even valued.

I don't "worship" the Creator, either. I just acknowledge we're here, with the abilities we're given and try to make the best of it. You can wish and pray to a star or a different being, but aside from aspiring to the skies, there's nothing /out there/ that is going to make it happen.

Just you.

Action is the best form of "prayer", and even if you try your best, you might still fail, and that's okay. It happens. Assess what went wrong. Try again. Or don't. It's all up to you and your support group.

Which makes those people lecturing on how God influences us to become leaders at the very least people who praise a Liar to me.

Begging for donations to themselves despite having significant wealthy backing, demanding tithes to each person's own church, saying they're saving people, never explaining how, barring one video from the Ukraine about how to help setup a free grocery store for refugees. A shop held within a church. Open on Sundays. :/

There were great words on leadership, loneliness and trust. But... stuff I've heard before. They repeated a lot of stuff in and amongst themselves, too. I felt bad for one of the speakers, as the pastor who kicked off the event clearly took from this speaker's main topic/focus wholesale after having read this speaker's book. And wrote it simpler and with more impact, woof. Speaker even said so during said speech. Repeatedly. Woof.

New phrases to think of old problems? Maybe. I did buy some books from some of the speakers there. Beginner's Pluck looks & seems promising after the introductory chapters.

My key intended takeaways from the event:

Push yourself to your maximum capacity & capability, when and where possible to improve your ability to lead.

Truth without grace, and grace without truth are both Cruelties.

Lift people up, lead them through service.

Value everyone on your team, including the positions you otherwise feel are "lowly".

You are what you do consistently, not occasionally.

Is your Leadership interesting, or interested in those your leading?

Again, all of these thoughts are things I already know, & try to practice as best as I can - did I need to go there for those messages, again with no active practice during the event? No.

There was also a weird moment, where I went from being stared at to being complimented by staff three times in a row that was both pleasant at the time and in reflection, unsettling (It was within a singular walk back to my seat and in less than 5 minutes). I had 6 compliments overall on my choice of hair color and dress at this event for the two days it took place in. Again, half of them occurred within 5 minutes of each other. It felt spooky when I thought about it on the drive back home.

It was not the only "brainwashing" feeling I got there. There were lots of emotional statements, coordinated video & audio calls to convince you to donate money to their organization. Like an empty microphone being focused on for more than 2 minutes to sell home they have No Opportunities Available (read: Headquarters) in Laos, Niger, Malaysia, Kazikstan, Japan - I stopped reading the list of countries here to think - Why wouldn't they be in Japan? Oh, yeah, Cult, gotcha. I hear Scientology also has a really hard time getting a grip in that area.

I also understand everyone wants to get into AI, but Why would you bring that into this leadership event to demonstrate how it works to everyone there if not to get them to use it? Why wouldn't you include it on the program if you're going to be dedicating 2 whole speech sections to selling this concept so hard? Why would you want them to use it? Who Are You People?!

I tried to vibe and stand out, and while that may have happened, I felt awkward the entire time there - not welcome. It was not helped that my coworker came with me. She's a deeply caring and apparently Christian person, but is not pleasant - she believes in tough love, and while not completely conservative, has strong ties to conservative values, mainly avoiding introspection.

She yelled at me in the car with no lead-in to get a toll ticketer put onto her dashboard as she was driving, and I dropped my water bottle, instead of magically remaining calm. She then called me a spaz. It was the worst part of the trip.

The best part of the trip (aside from the food) was meeting the DMC. The DeLorean Motor Club. We happened to have a hotel room in their chosen convention center. I'm not sure how that coincidence occurred, but I definitely lucked out.

Literally, we would hear these advocating Business Christians talk for 8 hours and then leave the event to go back to our hotel room and see people Actively Trying to Make a Difference and taking the Lead; putting into practice what lessons were preached at us for the day.

Most of the DMC members have some means, sure, but they dedicate time, money, and effort to craft something of joy for a great number of people and often use that creation or effort to raise money for the Michael J. Fox foundation. They advocate preserving history, the engineering and continue innovation to maintain these vehicles of increasing rarity.

They opened their car doors, event, and their hearts to share with people who want to learn about the car, the history, to geek out with their peers in the engineering field or to humble brag how they've modified a part that they're now exclusively able to make from materials close to the original. I got to help during an obstacle course, made some delightful new friends, and learned about the foundation, and the car, and the extraordinary efforts each of these people make in their regular lives to help complete the impossible.

It just strikes me as an odd combination: to see the religious leaning business leaders preach, and science led engineers, mechanics and other geeks practice what it means to lead.

I know who I'd prefer to visit next year.

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[oriesblog]

✦ When I came home from work, I like to sit down for a bit, usually with my parents during dinner and reflect on my actions.

✦ I review my actions based on whether I should've done this or I shouldn't have done that and it makes me know what actions I must take the next day to become a better person.

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[chadnelson]

3 lessons I learned (or revisited) this week 🙏🏻

1.

Am I a leader, or do I merely have power?

Leadership only exists if people follow when they would have the freedom to not follow. 

Otherwise, it’s just power. 

And power isn’t leadership. -Jim Collins

2.

A VP pushed to open another plant.

Many in the company predicted its failure.

They didn’t speak up. SILENT.

The plant was opened.

It failed.

It brought the company’s profits down.

That VP was fired.

A new & “better” VP was hired.

What incentives encouraged people’s SILENCE?

3.

What if I stopped asking,

“What does life owe me?”

What if I started asking,

“What do I owe life?”

Living in that second question will spur me on to use my strengths in service to others. 

That’s what I owe life.

What’s the by-product? A meaning-filled life 🙂

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[newspatron]

Ratan Tata: From Humble Roots to Global Icon

Share your thoughts! What inspires you most about Ratan Tata's story?

A life that spans decades, transcends industries, and inspires millions. This is the story of Ratan Tata, a man whose journey is etched not just in the annals of Indian business, but in the hearts of people across the globe.From his early days navigating the complexities of a pre-independence India to his visionary leadership at the helm of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata’s life is a testament to…

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