LEADERS BEWARE THE BEAUTIFUL LIE 

“The beautiful lie isn’t always the same lie. However, beautiful lies have this in common: they play hard on the vanity and ego of the recipient of the deceit. If you are being offered a grand gesture, an opportunity which sounds too good to be true, a offer you can’t refuse, do your homework first. Also take time to do an internal gut check for just how much of the offerings, services or products serve only the purpose of making you feel good about yourself but in the end do not impact the bottom line. Beware the beautiful lie which only serves to pet the ego.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video Leading Leaders Podcast 11-10-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leaders-beware-the-beautiful-lie

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DOES ALIGNMENT ALWAYS MEAN AGREEMENT AMONG LEADERS? 

​“If you have ever heard a team member state the phrase ‘the ends justifies the means’ that should cause a leader’s ears to perk up. Even the teams with great vision alignment and the same end in mind will have disagreements. Teams which will try anything to achieve their ends should be scrutinized heavily. A person who operates with the above philosophy will often feign alignment because their ‘end’ is different than yours. Leader beware.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video Leading Leaders Podcast 11-9-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/does-alignment-always-mean-agreement-among-leaders-watch-the-video

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LEADERS VALUE ALIGNMENT OVER ASSIGNMENT

​“There will always be wolves in sheep’s clothing in the realm of leadership. Whether they appear as a Trojan horse, a sheep, a loyal team member or a competitor the risk they present is the same. Anyone who has access to speak into your team, your mission, your execution has the power to corrupt or derail them all. Alignment on the issues of values, mission and vision is an absolute must for leaders at any level. Need to know basis is a strong place to start when managing information and must be guarded as well as client access. Get clear on your goals, vision, mission and test anyone you add to the team to verify alignment.” J Loren Norris

WATCH THE VIDEO Leading Leaders Podcast 11-8-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leaders-value-alignment-over-assignment

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4 STEPS TO LEAD THE NARRATIVE

“Nothing has the power to change your life like a word that rings forever in your heart. If you have the skills, the talents, the ambition, the message, the historical experience to impact and improve the lives of others now is the time for your voice and your story to be heard. Watch the video, take some copious notes, and then ask yourself: Am I ready to tell my story from the grocery line to the most well known podcast? If you’re not sure, click this link for an INSTANT FREE ASSESSMENT of your own StoryPower. https://form.jotform.com/222696275293163 “ J Loren Norris

Watch the 11-7-22 video here: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/4-steps-to-lead-the-narrative

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LEADERS PLAN WHEN THERE IS NO NEED FOR A PLAN... YET

“The plan is the plan until the plan doesn’t work. But planning for a contingency when such an event has never happened before is an art form of sorts. For years I have carried tools which most people shake their heads upon seeing. Its one thing to plan for coping with an emergency which has been faced before. A good leader takes time to think about what could happen but hasn’t yet and still creates a plan to survive and thrive in the unknown future.” J Loren Norris

Leading Leaders Podcast 11-1-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leaders-plan-when-there-is-no-need-for-a-plan-yet

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PERFECTION IS AN ILLUSION EXCELLENCE IS AN EXPECTATION - LEADERS KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

“It is not realistic to hold out for perfection. Not for your team, your spouse, your clients or yourself.  The best you can do is the best you can do. That should be, must be your expectation for yourself  and for all those you lead. When the best one can do is genuine and yet still falls short of the highest ideals or expectations there is a gap. That may be a performance gap, an aptitude gap, an attitude gap or a training gap. Before acting as a leader to close the gap, make sure it is well identified and clearly articulated. A good leader knows it is GRACE which covers the gap before correction is applied. Next, close the gap. Train them up to reach the standards or help them find a job which is a better fit for their attitude and aptitude.” J Loren Norris

PS: Did you spot the use of hyperbole in the video? Where was it? Odd how a claim can be received and accepted as truth when declared with confidence.

HINT: The declaration is not humanly possible. 

Leading Leaders Podcast 10-31-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/perfection-is-an-illusion-excellence-is-an-expectation-leaders-know-the-difference

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LEADING THE NARRATIVE DEMANDS A GRIP ON CULTURE

“Awareness of the differences in culture are a critical aspect of leading. A leader who is culturally blind or isolated will fail to lead in multiple environments. The arrogant presumption of acclimation is a dangerous blind spot for many leaders. When people migrate, are forced to relocate or find themselves the unwitting participants of common gentrification, they often carry with them the culture from their origin. A leader’s expectations should be tempered by this reality. This means the leader must be familiar with the many influencing cultures they lead. Failure to do so means communication which will not relate, resonate or become relevant to those you lead.” J Loren Norris

Leading Leaders Podcast 10-27-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leading-the-narrative-demands-a-grip-on-culture

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LEAD THE NARRATIVE BECAUSE YOUR STORY IS YOUR EXPERIENCE NOT A MYTH

“Your story will become someone else’s narrative the moment they discover how to generate revenue from it. Is your life a movie waiting to be cast? Is your story of pain and tragedy someone else’s best selling novel begging to be written? Will your hard earned success become the fodder of politicians, pundits, publishers and movie producers? It will if you do not invest in learning to select, craft, and deploy the incidences of your life which are the narrative you live. Someone has already spotted the parts of your story worth capitalizing on. They also know what parts they will minimize because it doesn’t suit their predetermined narrative. You must truthfully lead the narrative of your own life. StoryPower MasterClass will teach you how.” J Loren Norris

Leading Leaders Podcast 10-27-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/lead-the-narrative-because-your-story-is-your-experience-not-a-myth

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LEADERS EXERCISE WISDOM IN NEFARIOUS CONVERSATIONS 

“Anything you say can and will be used against you. It does not say, will be used to benefit or exonerate you. Nope, every word you utter will be measured in its value to coerce, manipulate, silence, or restrain you. Leaders must exercise extreme caution and wisdom when speaking in public. Job interviews, media interviews, and even casual conversations are places where the wrong turn of phrase or slip of the tongue could lead to big trouble. Be wise enough to lead the narrative! Learn the process of interrogation and be adept at responding with equal vinegar.” J Loren Norris

​Leading Leaders Podcast 10-26-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leaders-exercise-wisdom-in-nefarious-conversations

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LEADERS CONNECT BEYOND THE STEREOTYPES AND LABELS COMMON SOCIETIES ACCEPT

​“Whether you are taking about political divisions, religious differences, racial or cultural heritage, none of these classifications or stereotypes are valid for selecting or validating a relationship. The relationship leaders build and encourage must be connections built on the uniqueness of the individual. Core values will always impact mindset and worldview. Those are often directly reflective of environmental conditions. However, deep personal relationships and leadership connections should be as personalized as the person one is leading. Take the time to connect at this level. Don’t let the narrative select or determine how you engage with your team.” J Loren Norris

Leading Leaders Podcast 10-24-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leaders-connect-beyond-the-stereotypes-and-labels-common-societies-accept

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