Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
Words of Wisdom for Anyone Who Is (or Wants to Be) a Leader
You may have noticed that I often include quotations from business experts in my blog posts. I do so not only because they raise unique and relevant points about the topics I bring to you each week, but also because it’s important to emulate those who have established a pattern of achievement. Successful people…
Read MoreYou May Be a Manager, But Are You A Leader?
Recent research from Gallup uncovered the fact that when companies look to hire a new manager, 82% of the time they fail to choose the candidate with the right skills for the job. What’s more, they say that only 1 in 10 people possess the talent to manage. While there is value in Gallups’ findings,…
Read MoreAverage to Champions – on the Court and in Business
Did you participate in team sports when you were growing up? Even if not, perhaps you participated in another challenging activity – solo sports like swimming or martial arts, dance, or mental games like chess or debate team. I believe sports can have a profound impact on character and success later in life, and I…
Read MoreAre You An Effective Leader?
When was the last time you felt inspired? Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2017 Women of Global Change Summit in sunny Jamaica. If I had to sum up the experience in one word, it would be “energizing”. Despite the jam-packed schedule, I have returned home feeling energized and inspired by the…
Read MoreThe Makings of a Champion
In 1976, a team of young women led by a determined coach experienced the ultimate athletic success – winning a National Basketball Championship! I was blessed to be one of those women. At the time, we didn’t realize how fortunate we were that God put us together at the right time, in the right place,…
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