Posts Tagged ‘Development’
5 Reasons Losses Hurt Most – And a Chance to Win a Signed Copy of John Maxwell’s Newest Book
“When we win, nothing hurts; when we lose, everything hurts.” 1 Isn’t that true? When people pause to think about the losses in their lives, the memories aren’t pleasant. Instead, they bring back emotions that seem to fit better in the back of a junk drawer rather than framed and mounted on the wall. In…
Read MoreHope, The Motivation of Learning
Not long ago I was signing books after speaking to a large crowd at a convention center. Whenever I speak, I try to make myself available to sign books, shake hands, and chat with people. This particular day the line was long, and I was signing as quickly as I could to try to get…
Read MoreR.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What It Means
Below are seven action steps that can enable you to earn respect from those you lead. Respect yourself and those you work with Exceed the expectations of others Stand firm on your convictions and principles Possess maturity beyond your years Experience success in your family life and career Contribute to the success of others Think…
Read More3 Things Level 5 Leaders Do
“Reaching our potential sets an environment for others to reach theirs.”1 As leaders climb the ladder of the 5 Levels of Leadership, they pave the way for others to reach their potential. The process of building a new level upon the previous one showcases the steps by which others can follow. As high-level leaders reach…
Read More4 Reasons Why Losses Hurt So Much
It’s about that time of year again: In just two short months, my new book, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn, will be released. I can’t wait for this book to come out, because while winning is fun and easy, losing can be challenging. Yet how we deal with loss has a huge effect on…
Read MoreAssess Yourself: 3 Reminders When Evaluating Your Leadership
“True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence.” 1 Influence can make or break the success of your ability to lead well and determine the direction of a company itself. However, we too often move through the motions without thinking about ways to increase in influence. Leadership is tough. Growing…
Read MoreSources of Self-Motivation
The best motivation is self-motivation. In fact, not many people succeed in life without self-generated drive. If you rely on others to energize you, or hesitate until the right mood hits, or delay until circumstances are ideal, then you’ll spend most of your life waiting. Leaders motivate themselves internally rather than depending on external incentives.…
Read MoreThe Myth of Motivation
Contrary to popular opinion, leaders cannot give motivation to anyone. As leaders, we would be foolish, and somewhat arrogant, to think we possess the power to bestow motivation upon another person. Actually, a reservoir of motivation already resides inside every person we meet. The real challenge for leaders is to tap into and channel that…
Read MoreLiving Out the Laws of Leadership
I’ve personally really enjoyed this month’s blog posts on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. I’ve had the privilege of working with John Maxwell since 1998, the same year that he published the 21 Laws. While a lot has changed in 15 years, one of the things that I appreciate about the Laws of Leadership…
Read MoreCaring for Your Corporate Family
When I think about The John Maxwell Company I think about what I consider to be the premier leadership company for both head and heart: practical leadership training combined with a genuine love for people. At Sewell we want to make sure we care about our employees in a way that engenders a family atmosphere.…
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