Recently, I had the opportunity to read Nancy Duarte’s book resonate. Her book is a powerful and insightful resource on communicating presentations that resonate. The following is a synopsis of her work from Amazon. Presentations don’t have to be boring ordeals. You can make them fun, exciting, and full of meaning. Leave your audiences energized and ready to take action with Resonate. Source Amazon. resonate by […]
Smart Leadership Insight – “Lead from the Front” – Major Todd Parker – Army Ranger(Ret.), Professional Tri-Athlete and Trainer
Leading From the Front. Leading from the front or by example simply means we are demonstrating our leadership by going first. In many cases, this is accomplished by the leader doing the tough things first to show that they can be done. In 2010, I was fortunate to have trained with Todd Parker. Todd’s experience […]
Phil Jackson – Leadership Insights – Culture, Team and Learning
Phil Jackson comes to mind as an extraordinary leader. He has won 11 world championship rings in professional basketball. His books, Eleven Rings and Sacred Hoops, summarize his success in leadership insights: Hire a talented team. Phil Jackson integrated great talent – Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neil, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen – with role players. Integrate […]
U.S. Marine Corps – 6 Leadership Lessons from Col. John Church, USMC(Ret.)
U.S. Marines do not make leadership a mystery. You shouldn’t either! In 2010, I was struggling with my business, personal and financial. Fortunately, for me I received a thank you letter from a colonel in the U.S. Marines, John Church. Little did I know how this simple act of kindness would change my life for […]
Reduce Anxiety and Stress. Increase Concentration and Focus
Box Breathing Method Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a technique used when taking slow, deep breaths. It can heighten performance and concentration while also being a powerful stress reliever. It’s also called four-square breathing. This technique can be beneficial to anyone, especially those who want to meditate or reduce stress. It’s used by everyone from […]
Becoming a Resonant Leader: Develop Your Emotional Intelligence, Renew Your Relationships, Sustain Your Effectiveness – McKee, Boyatzis & Johnston
Practical and inspiring, Becoming a Resonant Leader is your hands-on guide to developing emotional intelligence, renewing and sustaining yourself and your relationships, and taking your leadership to a whole new level. This book is ideal for anyone seeking personal and professional development and for consultants, coaches, teachers, and faculty to use with their clients or […]
Neuroleadership Insights by David Rock – Your Brain at Work – SCARF Model
As a voracious reader and curious about the insights of effective leadership principles, resources and strategies I highly recommend the work of Dr. David Rock of the NeuroLeadership Institute. Dr. Rock researches the impact of our brain function with leadership capabilities. His book Your Brain At Work is an excellent resource providing insights on our […]
Networking Benefits
Benefits of Personal Networking – Building personal connections, also known as professional networking, provides numerous benefits. Networking is a valuable opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, potential clients, mentors, and collaborators. It can lead to career opportunities, partnerships, and referrals, helping you grow and advance professionally. It cultivates a supportive community where you can seek […]
“Leaders are Learners” – Leadership Insights from the Military
In 2017 I was invited to graduation at Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, PA. I attendance was three retired military officers, U.S Army General, H.R. McMaster, Col. John Church, USMCR and General Clifford Stanley, USMC. Leaders are Learners! Between these 3 officers, I counted their formal education achievements – 6 Master, 1 PhD and […]
Surefire Connection Strategies – Thank You, Appreciation and Gratitude
My good friend gave, Jim Sherry recommended the book Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi. Keith’s book highlights several actions to incorporate into your everyday networking connections. As a result of reading the book, I began to take action by showing gratitude and appreciation for the people in my network. It increased my influence, knowledge […]
Leadership Insight – Play to Your Strengths
While I researched and reviewed my career objectives I ran into several resources that assisted me along the way. One of my favorite resources is the work done by Marcus Buckingham. My favorite book he wrote is StandOut: The Groundbreaking New Strengths Assessment from the Leader of the Strengths Revolution. “StandOut unveils your top two […]
Leadership Insight – Develop a Growth Mindset
One of the areas I became curious about is the development of personal and professional growth. To begin to become unstuck in my own personal journey I started to research the mindset of growth. How and what does it take to grow. My favorite subject matter expert – Dr. Carol Dweck, Stanford University. Mindset by […]