The Everyday Leader

 In this episode of The Everyday Leader, we dive into the power of having both a coach and a cheerleader in your life—and why you need to be both for others. Discover how small, daily actions compound into lasting success and learn actionable tips on how to uplift and push those around you to reach their full potential. Ready to level up your leadership? This episode is for you! 

Drawing inspiration from MLK's commitment to justice, we learn that commitment isn't just about big strides; it's the everyday decisions shaping our path. Dr. King's legacy teaches us that commitment is renewed daily, evident not just in grand gestures but in the everyday struggle for justice. As we honor Dr. King's legacy, let's absorb the profound lessons of commitment for our own growth. Join us at The Everyday Leader, where we explore the transformative power of commitment in leadership and personal development. Here's to a year filled with purposeful commitment, progress, and impactful achievements! 

"Commitment Chronicles: Unveiling Three Keys to Stay Committed" is a podcast episode that delves into the art of commitment and offers practical strategies to fortify dedication. In this episode, listeners explore the importance of clarity in setting precise goals, breaking them into manageable steps, and understanding their significance. The discussion emphasizes the power of consistency, urging the establishment of habits that align with one's objectives. Furthermore, the episode advocates for accountability, suggesting methods to stay on track, such as sharing goals with a mentor or using habit-tracking tools. Through engaging narration and actionable insights, this podcast serves as a guide to help listeners cultivate unwavering commitment in pursuing their aspirations.

It's no secret that many qualities make a great leader, but humility is perhaps one of the most important. Humble leaders possess unique traits and behaviors that help them stand out from the crowd and gain the respect and trust of their followers.  As Andrew Carnegie said, "No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or to get all the credit for doing it." 

While many struggle with a new year’s resolution – they are too hard, too easy, or have no stickiness to them.  What I have found that works in business and personally is selecting one word.  One word that works as your north star to guide your thoughts, decisions, and actions.

As many our starting the new year with resolutions I am starting the new year with a word.  One word that will be my north star and guide my thoughts, decisions, and actions.  While New Year's resolutions tend to be one-dimensional, if done well, one word can impact all the areas of your life.

Leaders inspire others to live their best lives by living the best version of themselves.  Those that look to leaders for how they should feel every other time of the year are depending on us now during the holidays.  When we find a way to manage our stress and anxiety during this busy tine we help others manage theirs.

It’s not enough to be smart enough to get the job done or driven enough to see the project to completion and having the capacity to get it done is important, but all three of these things aren’t good enough if you can’t learn, adapt, and change quickly.  Success loves speed.  Today’s leader needs agility. 

Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all who have served.
When I think of a holiday like today I think of the key element which is service.  To serve, which makes me think of how service relates to leadership.  We have all heard the term servant leader or servant leadership.  When you hear those words what kinds of images come to mind or what actions do you think are represented by a servant leader?  What I have witnessed is that the term is very mis-represented.  Many confuse leaders doing the actual work with being a servant leader.  Listen here and learn what servant leadership is and 5 characteristics of servant leaders.

If you want employees, team members, kids, partners that feel appreciated recognize the effort.

 “Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory”. Mahatma Gandhi