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- Play Your Position - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Brian McClellanIn our zeal to be a positive force in the lives of those about whom we care, it is tempting for us to try to mold our loved ones into the people we want them to be. Our advice for them sometimes reflects our vision of their success rather than something compatible with their vision. At times ...
Views: 1308 - Spinach And Kryptonite - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Brian McClellanI was a huge fan of cartoons when I was young. My favorite cartoons were the ones starring super heroes. What child doesn’t love super heroes? They have super powers! I used to wonder whether I would have super powers when I was all grown up. After years of searching, I discovered that I did ...
Views: 1474 - Make Your Haters Your Motivators - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Brian McClellanDiversity is important in all areas of life. A great financial portfolio has a diverse set of assets so it can profit in any financial environments. A great carpenter carries a diverse set of tools so every construction need can be met. A great business employs a diverse group of people who ...
Views: 10005 - Born With It - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Brian McClellanBeing the parent of a small child is an education in and of itself. First, I earned an undergraduate degree in spelling. You have to be creative when you don't want your child to know where you hide the C-A-N-D-Y. I also proudly hold advanced degrees in music (who knew Barney the purple ...
Views: 1151 - "Ready To Die" Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Brian McClellanRev. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “If a man hasn’t discovered something he is willing to die for, he is not fit to live.” Does this sound extreme to you? It does not sound extreme to me at all. Throughout our history, we have revered, followed and aspired to be leaders who were willing ...
Views: 1501 - Love Your Greatness More Than You Fear Its Price - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Brian McClellanPeople who have achieved greatness in their chosen field are confident people. It is no secret that one must believe before he or she can achieve. However, this confidence manifests much differently than you may realize. For the great ones, confidence is not bravado. It is not the appearance ...
Views: 1297 - 20/20 Vision - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Brian McClellanAny successful corporation has a well-defined vision, one well-known to all of its employees and even its customers. This vision defines the corporation’s aspirations and serves as the guiding principle for all significant future action. Similarly, every individual needs a personal vision. ...
Views: 1222 - The Special Sauce of Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Brian McClellanTo say that extraordinary effort has been given to defining the characteristics of the ideal leader would be an extraordinary understatement. Researchers have spent literally countless hours trying to define this mythical individual. Any quality bookstore has an aisle or more dedicated to the ...
Views: 1170 - Give the People What They Need - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2007 from Brian McClellanThe single most important factor in building and maintaining strong relationships is the frequency with which complements flow between the parties concerned. In fact, I have heard it said that one must complement someone five times more than he criticizes to build a strong relationship and keep ...
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