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Connectors Connect on Common Ground

WebMost people believe that finding common ground with others is a matter of talent: some people are simply good connectors, while others aren’t. While I do agree that not everyone starts out with the same ability to connect, I also believe that anyone can learn to connect because connecting is a choice. It is a mind-set that can be learned.

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Finding Common Ground

WebIn the realm of leadership, one way to connect with others and find common ground is by leading them according to their unique values. Discovering what those are is essential. We all have a unique set of values and we see the world through the lens of those values. As we know, one person’s values can vary drastically from another’s.

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My Four Habits for Maintaining Mental Health as a Leader

WebI encourage you—either on your own or with the help of a professional counselor—to find those habits that allow you to develop and maintain your mental health as a leader. Here are four habits I consistently practice to maintain my well-being as a leader: Reflection. I talk about the power of reflection a lot.

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Conceptual Leadership

WebConceptual Leadership. By John Maxwell | November 19, 2012 | 0. The first day on the job can be dizzying for an incoming employee as she tries to learn how she fits into the new organization. However, the pace at which business is conducted today, with change constantly occurring, can disorient even longtime veterans.

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What Is the Most Effective Daily Habit for Any Leader to …

WebWhen your mind-set is to give more than you take, it forces you to think of others more than of yourself. Giving Is by Nature Intentional. People rarely give by accident. They must make an effort to give. It is an act of will. That intentionality grows us and makes us more proactive—important qualities for leaders.

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Mark Cole: Four Characteristics of a Healthy Culture

WebAs leaders, it is our sole responsibility to protect our people and, in turn, our people will protect each other and advance the organization together.”. So, what are the characteristics of a healthy culture? 1. A Culture of Safety. Stress and anxious feelings are both natural responses to pressure.

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How does today impact tomorrow’s success

WebHere are the twelve areas where I make decisions and then manage them on a day-to-day basis: Attitude: Today’s attitude gives me possibilities. Priorities: Today’s priorities give me focus. Health: Today’s health gives me strength. Family: Today’s family time gives me stability. Thinking: Today’s thinking gives me an advantage.

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The Secrets of Success, Week One: Health

WebThat couple celebrating 50 years of marriage knows they have to choose each day to love and honor their relationship. And the fitness instructor at the gym, the one with the perfect biceps, she knows you have to be disciplined in your daily choices in order stay fit and trim. It’s the power of daily decisions.

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The Law of Pain: from my new book, The 15 Invaluable …

WebToday’s post is an excerpt from Chapter 8, The Law of Pain. It demonstrates that even a bad situation can yield positive growth if we make the right choices while experiencing it. This is just one of the lessons that I’d like to share with you in this book, and also in a special FREE event on October 9. See the end of this post for details.

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Resolving to Finish Strong

WebTo reach the finish line, you must wade through tedious details, take care of thankless tasks, and tie up thousands of loose ends. Most people tire along the way, settle for second-best, and stop before reaching their goals. However, a select few push on, refusing to stop until they’ve taken hold of their dreams.

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Daily Decisions That Affect A Leader’s Success

WebPartnerships —my choice to first help others get what they need. Relationships —my choice to make sure that those closest to me love and respect me the most. Leadership —my choice to add value to leaders who multiply value to others. None of those decisions were made lightly, and each one has shifted over time.

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Practicing Disciplines Today That Will Lead to Success Tomorrow

Web1) Thinking. Make a point to discipline yourself to think about your values and priorities every day. Values provide you with direction, guiding your decision-making. Meanwhile, priorities give you focus, directing how you spend your time. Poor thinkers are slaves to their surroundings. On the other hand, leaders make a habit of examining their

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Great words on goal-setting

WebGive yourself deadlines. And don’t let discouragement derail your dreams. A goal is a dream with a deadline. ~Napoleon Hill. Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement. ~Brian Tracy. If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else. ~Yogi Berra. What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you

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Making the Most of Life’s Significant Moments

WebBy themselves, significant moments do not alter a person’s behavior. Events certainly can make powerful impressions on us: they stir our emotions, capture our imagination, provoke our conscience, or bring revelation. However, events do not automatically transform us, and the feelings they evoke usually are short-lived. …

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Connectors Find Common Ground

WebJohn talks about how effective communication is based on similarities, not differences.

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SIX SIMPLE RULES FOR LIFE

WebRather, it results from a conscious choice to be grateful for our blessings and to make the best of life’s letdowns. Whatever happens to us, we always have control of one thing: our attitude. RULE #5 Have a personal growth plan. The key to personal growth is to have a beginner’s mindset.

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What’s the one thing all successful people have in common

WebIn my years of learning and teaching about personal growth and leadership, I believe I’ve discovered the one thing all successful people do have in common. It’s described very well by one of my favorite authors, Dale Carnegie: “The biggest lesson I have ever learned is the stupendous importance of what we think.

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Excellence: Taking Your Leadership to New Heights

Web1) Eat well and exercise. Your health determines your quality and quantity of life. Don’t view your physical health in isolation; it connects to your emotional and mental health. 2) Make rest a must. Leaders are generally driven, outcome-oriented people. As such, they can have a hard time seeing the value of rest and relaxation.

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When a ball has to drop, make sure it’s the right one

WebImagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them – work, family, health, friends and spirit – and you’re keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls – family, health, friends and spirit – are

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Making the Difficult-But RIGHT-Decision

WebThis is one of our annual coaching certification events attended by thousands of men and women who want to become John Maxwell Team coaches. This decision will have significant impact on finances, schedules, and plans, but is the RIGHT thing to do. Over the past several days, our CEO Mark Cole has met with me and briefed me on …

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Making Decisions Today That Will Lead to Success Tomorrow

WebDecisions with Lasting Value: 1) Personal Growth: Decide to Grow Every Day by Developing Your Strengths. Being intentional about personal growth is a wonderful habit to have. However, taking the time to study, practice, and gather advice only brings uneven growth and miniscule gains if it happens haphazardly.

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Attitude Archives

WebBy John Maxwell | October 29, 2019 | 13. This week on the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re finishing up a three-part series on Attitude: The Difference Maker. I’ve enjoyed hearing comments from people about what they’re learning from Mark and his co-hosts, but there’s a theme that keeps popping up that I’d like to explore.

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