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6 Components Of A Great Motivational Speech

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“And Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.  The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.’ ” – Exodus 14:13-14 (ESV) These […]

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How Writing Helped Me Over-Prepare And Become A More Effective Speaker

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An Important Speech Last week I had the privilege of being the keynote speaker for Metrolina Christian Academy’s athletic kick-off for the 2023-2024 school year.  First let me say how impressed I am with athletic director Ronnie Plyler, his coaches, and the parents and student-athletes of this incredible organization.  They have created as healthy a […]

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4 Ways Leaders Can Tell Better Stories

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Storytelling is a buzzword tossed around frequently these days, especially in marketing circles. It’s true that telling stories are one of the best ways to stand out among the constant onslaught of content and advertising.  But newsflash: not everything is a story. Good leaders know the difference between what is and isn’t a story. They […]

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These 12 Words Give Us 20 Leadership Lessons

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Leaders are brokers of language.  Many are expert communicators.  Leaders know words matter.  Words inspire people.  A single phrase can rally a group of people and make them a team which can accomplish much. Words can also tear people down.  Demotivate them. Leaders are smart about the words they use.   This week I have […]

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16 Habits Of Great Public Speakers

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Leadership comes with a microphone.  This is because there will come a time in every leader’s life when they must stand up and proclaim, “Follow me!”  As a result, every leader needs to always be improving their public speaking skills. The incredible video above teaches us 16 Habits Of Great Public Speakers: Great Public Speakers Are Highly […]

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20 Things A Leader Should Never Say

Jeff Henderson often says, “Leadership comes with a microphone.”  This is because there comes a time in every leader’s life when they must stand up and say, “Follow me!”  Therefore, good communication skills are critical to a leader’s success. Conversely, there are also things leaders can say which results in negative momentum, erodes trust and […]

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11 Results Of Leaders Who Poorly Convey Their Message

Leadership comes with a microphone.  The ability to effectively communicate your message is critical to your success.  More specifically, effective vision casting creates organizational alignment and gives clear direction to your entire team. Without vision, your leadership will never gain traction and your team will then wander aimlessly. In the November 18th edition of USA […]

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The Danger Of Communicators Being Concerned With Their Own Image

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Shannon Miles is one of the most competent female business leaders in America today.  Along with her husband Bryan, they founded MAG Advisory Group (MAG).  This organization was just recognized by Inc. Magazine as the 131st fastest growing company in America.  MAG is the parent company of the brands eaHELP, a virtual assistant company and MAG Bookkeeping, a virtual bookkeeping […]

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Catalyst ’15 – 45 Leadership Quotes From Jeff Henderson

As a member of the Catalyst Blog Team and INJOY Stewardship Solutions, I will be bringing you live updates from the much anticipated Catalyst Conference in Atlanta, GA.  The theme for this year’s conference is Awaken The Wonder. Catalyst always begins by conducting a series of Labs on Wednesday for church leaders.  The afternoon’s next Lab session was conducted by […]

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