Do you set aside time to be creative? I have found that most people don’t intentionally make time to be creative. They talk about it, hope to be, wait for the inspiration to hit them, but never make it happen. Therefore they remain bound in their limited possibilities. If you want to break out into […]
This is the second part of the leadership lessons from Santa…check out part 1 here that has the first 3 lessons… So let’s dive into some more lessons about what makes Santa such a great leader… 4. Get The Right Reindeer Santa is able to fly his sleigh only because of the amazing reindeer team he […]
Do you believe in yourself? No really, do you believe in yourself? Do you believe you have what it takes to accomplish your dreams? Do you believe you have exactly what you need to succeed? Most people say they believe in themselves, but they really don’t. They say it, but don’t display it. Too many […]
Every person needs to be surrounded by a creative team. The kind of people you can go to and get ideas from. These are the kind of people who spark you and spur your innovation on. It doesn’t matter if it is an official or formal team…you just need one. Even if you are flying […]
It can’t be easy being Santa. Imagine the demands that are put on you every year to execute a manufacturing, distribution, and customer service epicenter that is of global proportions. Each year millions of people relying on you to nail every detail on a non-negotiable time crunch. Santa does teach us some incredible lessons about […]
Emotions are contagious. What you broadcast to others is what they will begin to pick up. This not only effects your reputation, but it will effect their wellbeing as well. This can be a good thing or it can be a bad thing. Our attitude can bring people up or tear them down depending on […]
We have all experienced creative constipation…nothing seems to come out. We just can’t produce and get things done. The ideas have stopped flowing. The brainstorming has gone to clear skies. The well is empty. Sometimes it happens in the worst of times. Right when we need to come up with the next best idea and […]
Connecting with others will require the skill to listen to what is being said “between the lines.” It is literally one of the greatest abilities a leader can have. Behind someone’s words is where their heart lies. That’s where you get to connect with another human being on a whole different level. Listening is about being […]
I have heard it said that some people don’t just worry occasionally, they worry recreationally. Is this you? Do you find yourself worrying… a lot? With financial struggles, culture, politics, relationship issues, and the unknown future it is easy to let worry consume our thoughts. The only problem with worry is that it is a […]
“I will act as if what I do will make a difference.” ~William James A common trait that innovators have is that they believe that what they are doing is important. They feel that their contribution to the world is of value. In fact, the more value you place on yourself the more innovative you become. […]