Archive for January, 2010

Refuse to Accept the Unsatisfactory

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

The acceptance of the philosophical/political belief in “circumstances beyond your control” should be fiercely resisted at every turn! »

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“It’s All My Fault.”

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

There are two fundamental viewpoints of life in total conflict and I find that Renegade Millionaires hold one; most everyone else holds the other. »

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He Worked Through His Fears

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Jesus was afraid. He talked about his fears with his staff. He wrestled with his fears to the point of sweating blood. Without fear, Jesus could not have been an example for us. »

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Dr. King’s Lessons of Leadership

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Great leaders acknowledge the sacrifice of their followers. They notice the effort their people have expended. They verbalize and affirm it: »

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Leadership Lessons of Dr. King

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Today, more lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King… »

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Martin Luther King Day

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Today is Martin Luther King Day in the United States. On this day we celebrate the life and work of one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. This week in the Thought of the Day, we will break out eight clear leadership lessons from what is commonly referred to as... »

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The Lonely Entrepreneur

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Bill Glazer calls the Entrepreneur, “the loneliest person on the planet.” What does he mean by that? »

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Implement and Achieve…

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

To get ideas implemented and achieve greater results: Here are Five great strategies to avoid procrastination, stay UNcomfortable, and always on the offensive. »

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Effective Leadership Style

Monday, January 11th, 2010

To be a truly effective leader, you must: believe in, trust, empower, challenge, and develop your people! »

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Effective Motivation

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

The problem with the “carrot and stick” is that today’s “carrot” becomes tomorrow expected benefit and the “stick” only works when the fearful leader with the stick is present. The only form of permanent, self-sustaining, motivation is personal motivation. »

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Why do we write the Thought of the Day?

Russ Miller comments on the origin of the "Thought of the Day" and the Business Management and Leadership Development training activities of Performance Institute.