Luck and Leadership
Isn’t it interesting how certain achievements in life are often ascribed to luck? For instance, we hear things like, “He’s fortunate he received that great promotion” or “What an awesome bonus—she’s so lucky she got one.” This arbitrary luck-factor isn’t just reserved for professional accomplishments. People admire others for their great marriage, good kids, nice […]
Optimism’s Advantage
A quote attributed to Colin Powell provides insight into his numerous accomplishments: Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. While there are manifold attributes people would associate with a stellar soldier and public servant like General Powell, optimism might not make the list of character traits in many individuals’ minds. However, Powell’s positive outlook not only […]
Social Distancing: Shortcomings and Solutions
For the past few months, the LEADon® team has been fielding an oft-repeated question: “Is social distancing sustainable for our teams long term?” The simple answer is no, absolutely not. The rationale is equally as simplistic: as humans we are interpersonal creatures, and despite the greatest technology, people need contact and interaction with others in […]
Vaccinations and Social Connections
While 2020 might be a year many people would like to forget, recent events have highlighted an essential component of the Corporate Family® experience that leaders would be remiss to ignore. In January of 2021, people from all walks of life not only began to receive COVID vaccinations but also experienced critical social connections which […]
Persistence Pays Off
Everyone appreciates survival stories, and Tony Vaccaro’s life has been full of them. He endured time with an abusive relative after being orphaned at age five in Italy. Years later as an American GI, Vaccaro survived the Battle of Normandy in WWII, becoming a famous wartime photographer in the process. His most recent accomplishment is becoming […]
Self-Control: Managing Potential Disruptive Emotions and Impulses
She was the best of workers; he was the worst. She was the epitome of exceptional customer service; he was the antithesis. Indeed, a book written about these two members of the same Corporate Family® could very well be titled A Tale of Two Employees. Observers to the diametrically different team members summed up the […]
Service Orientation: Anticipating, Recognizing, and Meeting Other’s Needs
Who is your role model when it comes to serving the needs of others? Do you have anyone on your team who is exemplary in their service to clients and members of your Corporate Family®? If you’re struggling to identify someone, let us introduce you to Lillian. Lillian happens to be the customer service representative […]
Leadership and EQ
“Inspiring, influencing, and nurturing people and groups.” Let’s start this blog off with a few questions for you to consider: Who has been the biggest influence in your personal and professional life? Who nurtures you, personally and professionally? Do you realize that anyone you thought about as you answered these questions is actually an influencer […]