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Leadership Matters: Changing the World by Empowering People at Work
I think we can all change the world. First, we must acknowledge that some aspects of the world need improvement. One of the quickest ways we can change the world is by making people feel valued, respected, trusted, and purposeful. It all starts with where people spend...
The Power of Coachability: Unlocking the Door to Success in Leadership
Learning, adapting, and growing is essential in today's fast-paced world. One key factor determining our capacity for growth lies within an often-overlooked trait: coachability. Arrogance, at times, inhibits our ability to be coachable. The ones humble enough to learn...
On Overtime and Long Hours
"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed." Mahatma Ghandi Money has a powerful effect on people. It can change their priorities, their values, and their behavior. For public safety professionals, the temptation to constantly work...
The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
The word "vulnerability" is not commonly associated with leadership. Most view leaders as solid and unyielding, always in control and never faltering. However, as we continue to evolve as a society, we are beginning to understand that vulnerability has a place in...
AI Cannot Replace the Human Experience.
In an increasingly technological world, advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing the way we live and interact with one another. However, it is essential to remember that AI cannot replace all of the unique talents and experiences differences humans...
Why Not Read the Comments?
We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through your social media feed, and you come across a post that sparks an emotional reaction. Before you know it, you’ve clicked on the comments section and read the responses. But why do we read the online comments when we know...
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
What Makes a Successful Entrepreneur? Entrepreneurship has come a long way since its inception. From the early days of trading goods and services to the modern era of technology-driven startups, entrepreneurs have been at the forefront of innovation and progress. It...
The Power of Humility: Shedding Ego and Learn to Grow
If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid. Epictetus To progress and develop, it is essential to cast aside the shackles of ego and pride and embrace humility. This power of humility allows us to unlearn our preconceived beliefs and gain new...
Ignorance is causing you to fear.
"Ignorance is the cause of fear." Seneca Do you often feel full of fear and dread when you think about the tasks ahead? Have you been avoiding taking steps to move forward because of a sense that whatever your goal is, it's too hard or too much? Our lack of knowledge...
Finding Joy in the Little Things – How to Recharge and Live an Optimistic Life
When life seems to be moving at breakneck speed, and it feels like all day long you're hopscotching from one task to the next, taking a step back and recharging might be just what you need. But don't think of this time as an opportunity for "downtime" – use it to...
The Servant Leader’s Guide to Motivating and Inspiring Your Team
As a team leader, your ultimate goal is to inspire and motivate your team to work together toward achieving a common goal. Traditional leadership styles may rely on incentives and rewards as motivators. Still, as a servant leader, you prioritize the needs of your team...
The future of work
Today, the future of work is filled with both possibility and promise. With technological advancements, virtual working capabilities, and productivity-enhancing ideas popping up daily—it’s no longer enough to “do your job well”; it’s about thoughtfully adapting to...
Overcoming the Challenge of Leadership Burnout
Being a leader is tough. As the saying goes, “With great power comes great responsibility” - and that's no joke! And for managers navigating the balance between doing what's best for the business, upholding workplace standards, and tending to their team can come with...
Expressing Yourself vs. Proving Yourself
When it comes to being a successful leader, manager, or supervisor, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the signs of success. We focus on job performance and make sure we meet goals and requirements. But it's not just about achieving these material objectives-it's also...
Leaders trust their crafted impulses. Do you?
Whether leading a business, an organization, or your own life, having the confidence to trust your instinct can be the difference between success and failure. Leaders who recognize their impulses know that they have the power to listen to their intuition and feelings,...
Trust Yourself
Do you ever feel like the world is trying to tell you how your choices should be made or what path you should take? You're not alone. Even our most influential figures have had to confront this kind of pressure. Ralph Waldo Emerson once declared, “What I must do is...
The Art of Timing: When to Work for Optimal Productivity
In our quest for success, we often focus on what we do and how we do it. Yet, another element is equally critical but frequently overlooked: when we do it. This blog post explores the science of timing in work, its social implications, and how we can leverage these...
Training Ethics in Policing
Ensuring police officers are trained in proper ethics is a priority for all departments. As police supervisors and leaders, it’s important to remember that ethical training doesn’t happen by accident; it takes purposeful planning and strategies to teach officers how...
Where are your opinions formulated?
'Opinions have become currency in our media-driven world today. Too often, we start with a pre-defined belief and look for the information that fits it rather than evaluating all the evidence before forming an opinion. How do you know where to find reliable sources?...
How to Stay on Task
Are you struggling to stay focused and productive at work? Are your days filled with endless distractions preventing you from achieving all the tasks on your to-do list? You can conquer burnout and lethargy – the secret lies in learning to manage your time more...
The Power of Time Blocking: How To Accomplish More In Less Time
Do you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything accomplished before tomorrow? Or perhaps you find yourself working on a task for several hours but still unable to complete it. If this sounds familiar, it's time to enhance your productivity and...
Do you trust your advisors?
Are you ready to lead with confidence and cooperation? If so, developing a trusting relationship with your advisors is critical. Leaders who create an environment of trust are more effective – because they have already developed relationships that promote...
Inaction Speaks Loudly
We all strive to convey our intentions and messages clearly, but sometimes the items we fail to do may speak volumes. Our nonverbal communication strategies can be incredibly revealing about our true feelings or even suggest that there is something left unsaid. Being...
Forget the titles; remember the person.
We all indeed want to connect and impact our lives, but it’s even more critical that we don’t forget the people responsible for making those connections happen. In this cut-throat world of technology overload and stressful deadlines, it's easy to get wrapped up in...
With patience, effort, and spontaneity, you can fulfill the life meant for you.
Are you stuck in a rut, going through the motions but not getting anywhere? Does it seem like no matter how hard you try, life will never be what you want it to be? If that's the case, let me assure you: your ideal life is very much achievable. With patience, effort,...
Ways to get unstuck from the daily grind.
Do you ever feel like your professional life is in a rut? Do you wake up in the morning and can't find any motivation to get through your day or progress on your projects? Embrace the moment: Take a few minutes to appreciate your current situation instead of dwelling...
The World as We Know It.
"I will learn to look at life through uncynical eyes." Audie Murphy We've all been there. You know, that place where you're just going through the motions day in and day out. Where everything feels gray and bleak, and you can't seem to find anything to be optimistic...
Accepting Responsibility
Being a leader is certainly not for the faint of heart. We know that many decisions have to be made, and not everyone will agree with these decisions.
Who are you?
If you don’t like who you are, it’s time to change. It’s time to take control of your life and become the person you want to be. There is no time to waste.
Being Valuable
Too often, society emphasizes success as the only goal to strive essential; it is necessary to that reach personal fulfillment; we must strive not to be a success but rather to be of value. Success and material achievements are fleeting, whereas investing in serving...
Be Curious, Not Judgemental
One of the most misquoted phrases in the modern English Language; is "Be curious, not judgmental." The phrase has been attributed to Walt Whitman. However, he didn't write it. Despite the controversy surrounding the origins of a simple phrase, there is wisdom within....
The Stoic Resurgence
If you're seeking to develop a profound understanding of your happiness and well-being, ancient philosophy may provide the answers you've been looking for. Philosophers such as Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, and the Stoics were some of the earliest to explore concepts...
Failure Doesn’t Exist
Trying and failing are a part of life. But what if we didn’t see failure as a negative but as a way to learn and grow?
What Is the Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership?
If you want to be an effective leader, self-awareness is key. Without it, you'll never be able to inspire or manage your team or yourself. Defining self-awareness and its role in leadership Self-awareness is a skill essential to effective leadership. It involves...
Refuse to Fail: Overcoming imposter syndrome.
To overcome imposter syndrome, you must adopt the mentality that you will refuse to fail. No matter your challenges or fear, keep going and refuse to let anything stop you. This is the only way to truly overcome imposter syndrome.
Know Your Limit
We all have a lot on our plate, and sometimes it can feel like we’re constantly running around trying to get everything done. But it’s important to know when to step back and take a break. Otherwise, we’ll end up burning ourselves out.
Content is King.
The better the quality of content you can provide for your customers, the greater your chance of creating an emotionally-charged connection with them that will keep them returning for more.
Be Productive – When you don’t feel like it.
We all have those days when we don't feel like being productive. Maybe we're feeling a little unmotivated, or perhaps we're just plain tired. But things still need to be done, and simply not doing them is not an option. A lack of motivation happens to the best of us....
What are you refusing?
To refuse to surrender is a sign of confidence and adaptability. Despite any obstacles you may face, you are determined to do whatever it takes to succeed.
Lay Off the Layoffs
We don’t have to accept lay-offs as a necessary cost-cutting measure any longer – not if employers learn to be more transparent and honest regarding their business operations and finances.
Healthy Discourse: How to Achieve it and Why it is Important.
It’s important to remember that we all have more in common than we might think. Constructive dialogue and communication are vital in maintaining relationships and finding solutions to problems.
Convenience(s)
If you want something, you must be willing to work hard. It's not enough to just want it – you have to be willing to go the extra mile, even when it's tough. The most successful people are often willing to do what others aren't. Many of us have become too reliant...
Blame, Personal Accountability, and Ignorance
An ignorant person is inclined to blame others for his own misfortune. To blame oneself is proof of progress. But the wise man never has to blame another or himself. Epictetus Holding someone else accountable for our misfortunes reflects a lack of personal...
Are You Nice, or Kind?
Being nice and being kind are two virtues that are highly advantageous to cultivate. They both involve developing the capacity to think of others and be respectful and sensitive towards them.
Are You a Citizen? Are You Building Society or Self?
Citizenship is a behavior trait. Citizenship is more than what country you live in. It is the act of being an active member of any group or community.
Time.
Time is our most valuable resource; it cannot be replenished once it passes, making it one of our greatest teachers.
Conquering the Self
It is not the mountain we must conquer but our self-doubts, fears, and negative thoughts. We can push past these internal boundaries for physical and psychological growth.
Reckless Speaking
It is a leadership quality to think before you speak, as the dangers of speaking without thinking can be severe.