Leadership is a key component to living our calling and initiating change in the world. Under this topic, we talk about the qualities and skills of effective leaders.
Last time we talked about the first stage of leadership, which is leading ourselves. We cast a vision for our own future and then proactively work toward that vision. The second stage of leadership puts an emphasis on others. I’ve been brought up to think that I’m good as long as I “uphold my end … Read more
Today i’m taking a stand against whining on Facebook. Facebook is a great tool. We use it to check in with friends and to keep up with people. It’s a great way to share information. Let us be mindful, though, as we post to FB that the things we post will affect other people. People … Read more
When it comes to living one’s calling, many people talk about starting a non-profit organization. Maybe it’s a foundation or an agency. It’s usually some kind of charity created to accomplish good for people. Seldom do I hear people talk about starting a for-profit business as a part of living their calling. But a for-profit … Read more
This blog was one of most popular blogs for Steam Engine Financial Coaching. Enjoy! Be aware. Being in a position of authority over people and having regular and frequent contact with them makes a boss very influential in the lives of the people who work under them. Please don’t take a management position just to … Read more
All kinds of things go viral on the internet. It might be recording of a little boy’s spontaneous motivational speech, a video of a cartoon pop tart cat flying through space or someone’s embarrassing photo. Someone thinks it’s cool and passes it on to a bunch of people. Some of those people think it’s cool … Read more
I was in denial. I told my husband, “I’m not a leader.” “Yes you are,” he countered. “Whether you want to be or not, you are a leader.” In retrospect, it was ridiculous for me to deny it. I had been leading all kinds of things for almost 20 years. Whenever there was a lack … Read more
A theme has been emerging in my life lately. I’m getting a consistent message from multiple different sources. People want more of the real me and less of that other guy that I want them to see. Intellectually, I understand. I know it’s just a choice. Yet, I’m still struggling with this. That other guy … Read more
When we lead, our followers will either follow us or our position. When our followers are only following our position, they don’t follow us after we’ve left the position. They weren’t really following us. To lead from our person rather than our position, people need to be able to trust us. One way we can … Read more
Life is like a box of toilet paper tubes, oops, wrong metaphor. Our view of the world is often like looking through a toilet paper tube, looking in the rearview mirror, or looking through the windshield. How we look at the world, will either help or hinder us in leadership. Toilet Paper Tube When we’re … Read more
In the places we go, do we show up as a leader or individual? A lot of people think leadership is telling people what to do. I’ve found that leadership isn’t so much telling people what to do, but instead, it’s making sure everyone is clear on the direction and that people aren’t getting left … Read more