LEADERS MUST PERCEIVE AND ENGAGE THE NARRATIVE IN AND OF THEIR COMMUNITY

“People talk. Duh! Right? We know they talk about us, about what we believe, how we think, how we talk, how we dress, how we eat or even what we eat. The narrative about any given community could be envious, derisive or outright disparaging. The real question is this: How will you as a leader in the community perceive then address the imposed narrative? Will you ignore it? Will you accept it? Will you buy in to the narrative and repeat it? Will you engage and actively counter disparaging narratives? Leadership requires an effective narrative. Your community needs you to compose, articulate and employ that narrative.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-14-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leaders-must-perceive-and-engage-the-narrative-in-and-of-their-community

LEADERS BENEFIT AND BENEFIT FROM AN ENVIRONMENT STRONG IN FAITH, FAMILY AND FREEDOM

“Leadership works best in a conducive environment. Where there are limitations, falsehoods, interlopers, intruders and nefarious interference, genuine leadership is thwarted. When the pillars of a strong community are established, the power and value of leadership are magnified. Rebuilding these pillars is the work of valid leadership and will both benefit the community and the leader for future growth. Guard the pillars of faith, family and freedom at all costs.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-14-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leaders-benefit-and-benefit-from-an-environment-strong-in-faith-family-and-freedom

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FEAR: THE NARRATIVE - LEADERS KNOW WHAT I MEAN

“The stories you tell and repeat become the stories you believe. The stories you believe drive your behavior. If the stories you choose to tell remind you of fearful past experiences or create a fear of success in you, then your primary narrative is fear. If you listen to the stories of the wrong outside sources, you will be driven by a narrative of fear. Its time you choose the stories which inspire hope and success and repeat those stories. Not fictional, fantasy, made up stories but stories of your small successes which indicate your future potential. StoryPower is the art of selecting, crafting, and rehearsing stories which lead a narrative worth following.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-12-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/fear-the-narrative-leaders-know-what-i-mean

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LEAD THE NARRATIVE?

“The narrative is the agenda, the agreed upon goal or destination, the utopia, the desired outcome. What feeds the narrative, leads the narrative. The collection of stories a leader curates, delivers, recalls will define who buys in to the narrative and eventually becomes a part of the community. If you lead an organization, a company, a family you must have a vision for the next phase as well as the big picture.

The narrative helps others to find the path, provides directions for getting there and empowers their synergy in the journey. The narrative clarifies the vision, articulates the check points and encourages the perseverance to carry on. Tell the stories which do all of these things, or someone else will hijack your vision, your team and your narrative. The stories they tell will be misleading, distracting and destructive.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-12-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/what-does-it-mean-to-lead-the-narrative

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ARE YOU LEADING FOR A CAUSE OR JUST BECAUSE?

“This is not a distinction without a difference. Leaders who are cause oriented and cause driven must be able to articulate their passion for, involvement in and connection to a cause in order to rally people to the cause. A leader who leads ‘just because’ is generally more interested career or job security than the actual cause they serve in the moment.

This is most evident when a qualified leader changes organizations on a regular basis with little to no consistency between issues they address and people they serve. Leaders in both scenarios must be able to express their expertise and qualifications well. So yes, in some cases you must be able to humbly speak of your knowledge, skills and abilities if you want to win the job or win people to the cause.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-11-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/are-you-leading-for-a-cause-or-just-because

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SCARY QUESTION: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GROOMING AND LEADING?

“Influencers influence. The real question is with regard to intent, agenda, and end game. Discerning the narrative is imperative. Parents, teachers, managers, physicians must all be on the same page to insure the future outcomes are a mutually agreed upon future. Young minds, in theta state, are as suggestible as someone under hypnosis. Ideas planted in this condition bypass the barriers of moral judgement. Obviously this reality can be good or bad, fruitful or destructive, hurtful or beneficial only the outcome will reveal the impact prof the narrative and the intent of the influencer.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-10-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/scary-question-whats-the-difference-between-grooming-and-leading

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ACCOUNTABILITY IS A GOOD THING FOR LEADERS AND THOSE THEY LEAD

“In your home, too much power demand in one place carries the threat of a house fire. Once all the fuses, breakers, load warnings are bypassed or disabled, the devices designed to limit too much power will fail to serve you. The same is true in your own life of leadership. If you ignore the warning signs, reroute the controls which restrict abuse of power, and continue to distribute power unrestrained, a problem is looming. Once the fire of hubris is out of control, damage is certain and leadership accountability will become a matter of public punishment rather than a matter of personal integrity.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-7-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/accountability-is-a-good-thing-for-leaders-and-those-they-lead

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LEADERS LEARN TO FLOP THEIR WAY TO GREATNESS

“It’s is the rare occasion in which a lead displays the Midas touch on the first try. Normally event success follows a series of attempts and failures. If you lead those what want to find greatness you must be willing to flip along the way. You will be ostracized, mocked, belittled and laughed at. It’s ok, that’s a valued part of the journey. Press on anyway. Be willing to flop if you wish to find success.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-5-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leaders-learn-to-flop-their-way-to-greatness

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LEADERS KNOW CHANGING THE WORDS DOES NOT CHANGE THE MEANING ITS JUST DISHONEST

“No matter what you call it, a rose is a rose. So says Shakespeare. Changing the name, nomenclature or label does not change the meaning, purpose or cause of a thing. Removing a law, policy or standard based on the disparity of those who defy it is equally as ridiculous. Leaders need to be consistent with truth and reality. Labels and naming conventions exist for a reason. Leaders must respect them.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-5-22 : http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leaders-know-changing-the-words-does-not-change-the-meaning-its-just-dishonest

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EVERY LEADER, EVERY BANKER, EVERY TEACHER, EVERY POLITICIAN USES THEM. WHAT ARE THEY?

“All influencers use stories. They don’t all use them well. The number of people willing to manipulate, manufacture, conjure or straight up lie to achieve the desired result they seek is mind boggling to me. There is a massive difference between a great storyteller and someone who tells great stories. Great stories are selected with great trepidation, craft with delicate precision then delivered with cautious passion and unwavering integrity. Every day simple but truthful stories are used to gain favor, build influence and transform culture. If you lead like this, select, craft and deliver great stories. Don’t be about the business of telling lies well. StoryPower Masterclass will teach you the difference.” J Loren Norris

Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 10-4-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/every-leader-every-banker-every-teacher-every-politician-uses-them-what-are-they

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