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Drawing on Historical Examples and Lessons

Perhaps some of the greatest lessons we can learn come from what leaders did or didn’t do over the centuries. That’s because with the perception gained over time, it’s possible to see where certain choices have taken us as humans and within societies. While leadership books abound, two men co-authored a book called Launching a Leadership Revolution (found at  Amazon ). The book was written by Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady and they use historical figures such as George Washington, BenjaminFranklin,FDR,John F. Kennedy, and Winston Churchill to introduce you to new ways of seeing beyond all the same old stories you learned in grade school. Inviting the reader to look at those well-loved stories and turning them until new lessons can be seen and learned. Perhaps more than anything, these basic insights that are taught in all the major religions can be used as a reminder. We certainly aren’t getting much of them in the 24/7 information overload coming from our social media-driven world.

Sound Advice About Leadership I've Learned Over The Years

In my life time I have encountered many great leaders, some in person and others through books and other forms of media (check out Life Leadership for top-notch leadership materials). They come in all shapes, sizes, cultural, spiritual and political backgrounds. So, how can you envision yourself being more of a leader in life? Well, keep reading for some sound advice on how to lead and excel in different areas of life :-) Let's assume you're a business owner of sorts... the first thing I'd recommend is that you hire people who will advance your business goals. Preferably, this means people who are smart (smarter than you is ideal), can solve problems, and most importantly, have some experience in your business field. Make sure you check references and do proper research so that you don't get scammed by someone with a fake resume and a silver tongue. Keep in mind to never let good talent go to waste. If someone is earning huge profits for your company, be sure to pr

Who Elses Wants To Become A Better Leader In Business...?

Being in a position of leadership can seem very exciting at first - think of all the power you have right at your fingertips! But along with power comes great responsibility, responsibility which can quickly seem overwhelming. By taking the time to learn about traits of effective and fair leaders, you will be doing your company a great service. If you want to boost leadership skills, begin with your honesty. Leaders should always strive to take people in better directions. Your followers will see your honesty and will appreciate it. You need to have some honesty in your leadership so that people can become influenced to act in a more positive way. Even if you are not the best at everything you do, you should never let people know that. Being a leader is about accepting the negative things about yourself, but not allowing them to stop you from doing your best. This pertains to all points in your life where you may be lacking. Recognizing talents in others is a sign of a good leade

Simple Tips To Lead Generation For Your Business

These days, there aren't too many topics that bear greater importance to business owners than reliable and continuous lead generation . When it comes to an organization's survival, finding and expanding a pool of leads is frequently key. The following article has helpful tips. To generate the most promising leads for your business, your website needs very clear instructions for the visitor. Make your offer stand out from all other content on the page and make sure it's easy to understand. The visitor should have no problem identifying your offer and knowing how to get in on it quickly. Be careful about buying email lists to use for lead generation. A lot of companies swear their lists are fresh, but quite often 30% or more of the names you are purchasing will be out of date. Prior to purchasing, negotiate with the list selling company in regard to this. You should get a partial refund if a percentage this high is noticed. Incorporate social media into your efforts to

Easy Tips To Market Your Business Using Facebook

If you have been trying to think of a new way to increase revenue and exposure for your business, look no further than Facebook marketing. With a great profile and consistent interaction with the friend-base, you can rapidly improve your company's bottom line. Use the tips in the following article to turn your business around! The key to all marketing is to understand why you're doing it. What is your end goal? Once you have that figured out, you can more easily create a plan to bring in exactly who you want to turn from Facebook like into customer. So start brainstorming today - what are you marketing? Try having a contest to increase followers on your Facebook page. People love to have the chance to win something. If you offer incentives, like additional entries into the contest for sharing, then you will not only give your current followers something of value, but also increase your visibility when they share your contest. Try using custom tabs on your Facebook page. W