LEAD WITH POSITIVITY UNTIL IT BECOMES YOUR NATURAL HABITAT It’s amazing how we respect the space of a bear, a snake or an alligator but crowd the space of anyone who leads in timidity. Often shy, quiet, introverted people will slip into the shadows when an opportunity comes up to lead. They fear the judgement of saying something wrong or being wrong or they just fear... However, many of these “quiet until now leaders” create deep and lasting impact on those they influence. They feel out of their element at first, but successful encounters embolden them. Stay at it I say. LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE. https://youtu.be/WYLpHhEQwWc Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2017 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.

LEAD WITH SOLUTIONS PEOPLE BOTH WANT AND NEED Its easier from the outside to identify a problem which impacts someone else’s life. Whether it’s addiction, a toxic relationship, poor career or money choices we all struggle with something. We all tend to see the “struggle” in other people’s lives before our own. As leaders of compassion and wisdom, we should have the ability to see the problem and the grace to offer a real solution rather than judgement. Chances are the person is aware there IS A PROBLEM even if what they are fighting is a symptom and not the real problem. OFFER HELP WITH EMPATHY TO LEAD PEOPLE TO VICTORY Which is better to say? “You’re on fire!!!” Or “Here’s an extinguisher!” https://youtu.be/2td9C384ivw Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2018 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.

LEAD WITH UNDERSTANDING Beyond accumulation of knowledge, beyond degrees, experience and wisdom lies the power of understanding. Take time to understand the journey of those you lead. Understand how history, life’s tragedies and triumphs have shaped them. Understand the depth and breadth of their desire to learn and to lead. Understand their capacity to grow and their passion to improve their lot in life. Then lead them well by facilitating the access to their dreams. Lead them to lead others with true freedom and a renewed mindset. TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS DON’T FIGHT FOR OPPORTUNITY, THEY CREATE IT. https://youtu.be/W5kp0Lg7MQc Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2017 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.

LEAD WITH SILENCE - PAUSE - THINK - REPLY One of the greatest needs of a good leader is time to process. Time to consider all of the ideas, incidences and images of the day is the only way to truly take hold of and take ownership of the information. What you decide to take action on should be based on well thought out plans. Those plans may seem spur of the moment, they are not. Those plans should be premeditated from past events, observations and research. A SOFT ANSWER TURNS AWAY WRATH. A RUDE ANSWER BRINGS A BLOODIED NOSE. https://youtu.be/EjYbRLB-FOU Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2018 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.

LEAD WITH YOUR WORDS OR THEY WILL BETRAY YOU. “Your words are the fruits of your thoughts.” Dr. Caroline Leaf Words you would normally check or monitor in public but easily utter in private are no longer private. From Papa Johns Pizza to Paramount Pictures LEADERS are being unseated over WORDS! Be certain of the words you choose in public - just remember this. NO WORD you have ever uttered came out of your mouth without being a thought in your heart and mind first. GUARD YOUR WORDS BUT CHECK YOUR HEART FIRST. https://youtu.be/scGjdouIUdg Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2018 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.

LEAD WITH CONVICTION Ambiguity and indecision are two silent killers of any organization. They rob leaders of commitment and rob team members a clear vision to follow. Without a clear vision, there is no clear sense of direction, no expectation of cost/ investment, no barometer of success or accomplishment. As the leader you must establish goals, core values and purpose then live with strict conviction to see them carried out. “LEADERS KNOW THE WAY, GO THE WAY AND SHOW THE WAY.” John Maxwell https://youtu.be/XTS5JdkcZ84 Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2018 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.

LEAD WITH WISDOM Many people have finished their education only to find they have much to learn. Sure they have the degree or the “lamb skin” on the wall but the life experience necessary to apply it may be a long time coming. The preparation of the stew and flavorful marinating are not the same thing. They are two separate processes and they both require time patience and effort. Take time for the process in your leadership. Education is not the end, but the beginning of the journey. KNOWLEDGE + EXPERIENCE = WISDOM https://youtu.be/WEbd0Wm7WDg Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2017 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.

WHAT FASCINATES YOUR MIND? As leaders one of the most powerful tools we have is FOCUS. The ability to discern and determination to pursue the right strategies can make or break an organization. Drama, personnel problems, competitors, price wars and world politics will genuinely impact your business and your income. These issues will also distract you from matters at hand which demand your attention and concentration. If you as a leader cannot identify and focus on the REAL issues, you may see your organization, your family or your team disintegrate before your eyes. WHAT IS THE MAIN THING? FOCUS ALL YOUR EFFORT ON THE MAIN THING. (Ps. If you don’t know the answer to that question, get a coach). https://youtu.be/3UlOrK5o7V4 Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2017 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.

LEAD WITH COMPASSION IN YOUR VOICE AND DEEDS How often we see small acts of unkindness through words and deeds escalate to disaster. It seems to be in the news daily. Home after home we know of sibling rivalry out of control with voices raised and tempers flaring. In today’s world of instant revenge and video backlash people lose their jobs for voicing their thoughts in the wrong environment or with too many witnesses. WATCH YOUR TONGUE. LEAD WITH MERCY AND GRACE. https://youtu.be/ZCMTZe6GzJE Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2017 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.

WHAT IF WHAT YOU EXPECT IS WHAT YOU GET? Whatever we need in life seems to wait in the wings until we are “ready for it”. People treat us the way we train them to treat us based what we allow. Your day is often good or bad based on what you perceive. If you expect your day to be horrible - it probably will be. If you expect your team, your friends, your employees to be unfair, lazy or manipulative. They will be. Not always because the are, but because your expectations set your perceptions. John Maxwell says “Make everyone a 10.” He means expect the best from people and you will get the best from people. SET YOUR EXPECTATIONS HIGHER. LEAD WITH GREAT EXPECTATIONS. https://youtu.be/Kw4xhYdt5tw Tell It Like It Is TV with J Loren Norris providing daily leadership video lessons for faith, family and freedom. [email protected] Blog & Online Courses - www.learntoroar.com Video Collections - www.tellitlikeitis.tv Copyright 2018 Tell It Like It Is, Inc. All rights reserved.