My wife’s favorite television show is the The Biggest Loser. If you’re not familiar, it’s an NBC reality television show that chronicles a group of seriously overweight people from all walks of life as they try to become more healthy – and lose lots of weight. To give you an idea, the most recent winner,

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All the statistics I’ve read in the past few weeks say we are buying more and more of holiday gifts online. Avoiding the malls, saving the fuel, and reducing frustration are just some of the reasons why people are choosing to click rather than drive. Plus, the web offers more than convenience – it gives

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Jim Rohn, who called himself a “Business Philosopher”, was revered by millions, and is created for launching or significantly aiding a generation of personal and professional development  masters (Mark Victor Hansen , Anthony Robbins, Jack Canfield, and Brian Tracy to name just a few), passed away a week ago today. Though I never met Jim,

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I just wrapped up my conversation with Gary Ryan Blair (the GoalsGuy) – a conversation that is a part of Silver Membership in the Remarkable Leadership Learning System.  This month our members are working onn how to help those they lead focus on goals more effectively.  During this call Gary discussed a number of importance

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In my opinion, passion is one of the most attractive qualities a person can possess. When you are passionate about something, others are drawn to you; you are able to influence more effectively and lead more successfully. Beyond these interpersonal facts, there are valuable personal benefits for possessing passion in your life. When we are

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This month, and therefore in today’s teleseminar, for members of The Remarkable Leadership Learning System, we are focusing on how leaders help others focus on their goals. Of course, goal focus is an important step to goal achievement, which is why all of us as leaders should be concerned about this activity! During the call

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In my friend Jon Gordon’s most recent book, The Shark and the Goldfish , the hero of the story learns an important lesson: Don’t Settle. This lesson struck me as I read this book this week.  Don’t settle.  I thought about the parts of my life where I am settling.  Beyond me though, I believe that

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Perhaps I should keep this post short.  If we all read and took action on the three word title of this post, we would all be more effective starting today and forever. I was reminded to share this key leadership skill with you today because of the quotation I shared in our Powerquotes Plus newsletter

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Disclaimer – the title of this post contains an inherent flaw.  You see, by using the word, “non-Leader” I am implying that leadership is a role a title or is some how granted to you. Nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is that everyone can be a leader, when they behave like

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Recent research on why leaders use executive coaching is instructive for all of us.  the research, cited here, includes the following reasons: 1.  Sharpening the leadership skills of high potential individuals 2.  Correcting leadership skill gaps 3.  Improving success rate, or reducing risk of failure of new leaders 4.  Correcting employee relations problems 5.  Providing

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