A Leader Worth Emulating, 11 Things That Happen When People Lose Trust In Their Leaders, & 9 More Most-Read Leadership Posts Of May ’23

A Leader Worth Emulating

Before getting to the most-read leadership posts of May ’23 as determined by you the readers, I want to make an observation from a section in today’s Morning Brew.  I really enjoy this daily enews site and recommend you subscribe because it gives just the down-the-middle facts about today’s most important issues.

The writers pointed out that June 6th marks the 79th anniversary of D-Day, America’s successful invasion of Normandy.  General Dwight D. Eisenhower wrote two speeches for the attack, one for victory and the other defeat.  You are likely familiar with Eisenhower’s famous words from the first speech as he told the troops, “The eyes of the world are upon you.”

It is the second speech, the one written just in case of failure and never given, which I think provides the greatest leadership lessons.  Eisenhower wrote, “My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available. The troops, the air, and the Navy did all that Bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.”

Let Eisenhower’s words sink in for a moment, “If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.”

The lessons for all leaders are the following:

• During successful times, the leader puts the team out front and allows them to take the credit.
• During unsuccessful times, the leader stands out front and takes the blame.  The fault lies with the leader and the leader alone.

We need more leaders like General Dwight D. Eisenhower in our world today.

The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of May ’23

The following are The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of May ’23 as determined by you the readers”

1. 11 Things That Happen When People Lose Trust In Their Leaders
2. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 22nd
3. 5 Things You Need To Know About Having A Miracle In Your Leadership
4. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 8th
5. 25 Leadership Axioms To Live Your Life By
6. 7 Things Leaders Should Do When Experiencing Failure
7. 8 Things All Great Mentors Do
8. The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 15th
9. 11 Qualities Of Being A Great Teammate
10. 18 Characteristics Of A Great Team

18 Hidden Gems

The following are 18 Hidden Gems which did not make the Top 10 but were personal favorites.  I hope you enjoy them the second time around:

• The 7-Step Sequence Of A Great Speech – Steph Curry’s Template From His Epic Game 7 Pre-Game Speech
• 3 Things Leaders Should Do When They Feel Pain, Exhaustion, And An Urge To Quit
• 3 Things They Don’t Tell You About Leadership
• FREE 70-Page Download: Mental & Emotional Health Strategies for Pastors
• 3 Prices All Leaders Must Be Willing To Pay If They Wish To Be Successful
• 5 Facts About Leadership Pain
• 8 Things Which Rob Leaders Of Joy And Happiness
• 7 Inspirational Leadership Lessons From Michael Block’s Hole In One Shot & PGA Championship Performance
• 5 Things Parents Should Look For In Children’s Facilities At Their Church
• The One Thing Leadership Is Truly All About
• 5 Lessons From Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Comments On Failure vs. Steps To Success
• 2 Critical Leadership Lessons For Your Success
• A Memorial Day Tribute To All The Men And Women Of Our Armed Forces
• 6 Lessons on Apex Leadership we learn from Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland
• 5 Unique Church Building Designs From The Aspen Group
• 7 Foundational Categories Essential To Church Staff Health
• Balancing Job Satisfaction, Compensation, and Your Church Staff
• 2 Primary Leadership Lessons From Guardians Of The Galaxy 3

Thank you for an incredible month of May!  It is always humbling to know you will give up some of your valuable time and allow me to invest in your leadership.  It is a responsibility and privilege I do not take lightly.

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