Cyril's Thoughts

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 wo...

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...