All I Want is Just a Little Respect
Aretha Franklin speaks for everyone when she sings, “All I want is just a little respect.” Don’t poke dogs and expect them to kiss you. The song, “Respect,” was written by Otis Redding.… Continue reading
Category Archive: Motivation
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Top Leaders Explain What Fuels Their Energy
Any incompetent fool can run around barking orders like a chihuahua with the self image of a doberman. Yes, giving direction is part of leadership. But the soft stuff, like igniting, monitoring, and… Continue reading
How to Find Energy to Move Closer to the Edge
Spiders, snakes, and bears are scary. I had a dream about a bear on railroad tracks when I was a kid. I don’t know if I’m afraid of bears because of the dream… Continue reading
4 Neglected Essentials of Engagement they didn’t Teach you in School
Engagement is freely given. Forced engagement is coercion or intimidation. Four neglected essentials of engagement: #1. Model the way. Pull with others, if you expect them to pull with you. Practice engagement if… Continue reading
How to be the Inspirational Leader you Aspire to Become
Criticism and complaint seldom inspire people to take on new challenges. 4 essentials for inspirational leadership: Belief: You must believe in people in order to inspire them. Everyone who has achieved anything owes… Continue reading
How to Maximize the Feeler-Leader on Your Team
The best way to maximize talent is to first understand their motivation. Comparison: Feelers care about getting things done with people. Think relationships. Dreamers care about what’s next. Think progress. Doers care about getting… Continue reading