Category: Simple Idea

  • Communication: Growth Idea #691

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    Harley H
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    Sometimes we might think good communication skills are only important for leaders, but that’s not true. All of us need to learn how to communicate well if we want to be heard, to be understood, and be able to make a positive contribution in life. How do we start communicating well? We start by listening…

  • Influence #1: Leadership Idea #68

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    Harley H
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    There’s a quote that says “Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.” But is all influence a good thing? I was discussing this recently and thought it might be helpful to understand influence a little better. Like many things in life, influence can be both good and bad. Think for a moment about some…

  • Connector: Growth Idea #690

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    Harley H
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    What does it mean to be a connector, and of what value is it? I believe that if we want to be successful we have to be connectors, we need to build those relationships with others. So to be a connector means we take the first steps in connecting with others, we’re not waiting for…