Maybe not “the” things leaders do, but certainly some very good ones.I like them all; these stand out to me:Stay disciplined and detailed.”Good leaders are never afraid to intervene personally on things that are important. Leaders learn constantly and also have to learn how to teach. “A leader’s primary role is to teach. People who work with you don’t have to agree with you, but they have to feel you’re willing to share what you’ve learned.”Stay true to your own style.”Leadership is an intense journey into yourself. You can use your own style to get anything done. It’s about being self-aware. Every morning, I look in the mirror and say, ‘I could have done three things better yesterday.’
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What type of blogger am I?
I would have to say that I fall under the “local blogger” category. This is an excellent analysis of the 7 types of blogging style. Link via InstaPundit.
Opportunity.
Opportunity.op-por-tu-ni-ty |ˌäpÉ™rˈt(y)oÅnitÄ“| |ˌˈɑpÉ™rˌˈt(j)unÉ™di| |É’pəˌtjuËnɪti|noun ( pl. -ties)a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something : we may see increased opportunities for export | the collection gives students the opportunity of reading works by well-known authors.• a chance for employment or promotion : career opportunities in our New York headquarters.Yesterday I had the opportunity to give an unexpected marketing presentation.
Soccer season!
I am coaching my daughter’s U-12 team again and playing as often as possible myself. Our area is truly lucky to have such wonderful soccer fields all around Charlottesville and Albemarle. Coaching takes up an awful lot of time – more than many people realize…. Being unprepared in the face of thirteen 11 and 12-year-olds is a recipe for frustration and disaster.
Good day.
At the end of the day, his wife asked if my college ring was a VMI ring…. We commiserated for a few minutes about our mutual experiences, and soon after said our goodbyes…. For those who aren’t familiar with this term, suffice it to say it is something that a relative few have experienced and it represents the toils, triumph and mutual respect that could only be achieved through hard work, integrity, dedication and sheer stubborn persistence. The VMI/Citadel experience may be no longer, but their tradition and respect persists.
What do you want in a Realtor?
Integrity, prompt response time and commitment are among the most important factors consumers consider when choosing a real estate agent, according to a new survey.It’s a darn shame that integrity is something that is such a rarity, rather than a simple expectation. Maybe if the market slows a hair, some of those Realtors lacking integrity may choose another profession.Most survey participants agreed that the integrity of an agent is the single-most important factor in their choice.
Taking notes by hand
As tech-savvy as I am, I haven’t found a substitute for pen and paper. The biggest shortcoming is I have not yet found an efficient backup system.Over the last year or so, when I attend conferences (or meetings, or anything I want to make sure I remember something) I leave my laptop either in it’s bag during sessions, or I don’t bring it at all. This has worked out great, and just how I thought it would. I get much more out of sessions (etc.) when I’m taking notes by hand.Taking Notes By Hand.