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
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 […]
16 Habits Of Great Public Speakers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Danger Of Communicators Being Concerned With Their Own Image
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 […]
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 […]