Generosity is a value that brings joy to both the giver and the receiver!
You don’t need to be wealthy to use money to add value to people. We love what John Maxwell says: "I know plenty of successful people who are unhappy, but I have never met a generous person who was unhappy." There's so much more of his wisdom in his new book, High Road Leadership. https://lnkd.in/e_Xaa_k2
Hi Friends! I'm back at it, reading #business classics. This time, its "A Message to Garcia" by Elbert Hubbard. This short read (more of a pamphlet, really) is on MBA reading lists globally, and has been for the past 100+ years. The text tells the story of a Lieutenant in the Spanish-American war given a critical and seemingly impossible task by his #leadership. He carries it out without question, further instruction, or debate. It may have been this task that made all the difference. "It is not book learning [people] need, nor instruction about this and that, but a stiffening of the vertebrae which will cause them to be loyal to a trust, to act promptly, concentrate their energies, do the thing." My late father gifted me this book. His signature is in the front cover. The message this book delivers is so classically my dad. He was a respected executive, loyal soldier, and dedicated team leader. In every aspect he applied a dogged determination to get the task done. I'm proud to have inherited a tenth of his leadership skills, and sprinkling of his #character. I'm not advocating that all professionals act in such a way all the time, but there's something to be said about deploying this ability, drop your shoulder and push, that can get you, your org, or maybe the market through some tough times. And we've all seen tough times. What should be next on my reading list? What's on yours?
The great power competition between the US and China and Russia poses an enormous challenge to US leadership. But this is not the first time the US has been faced with such a task. Jim Sciutto joins David Rothkopf to discuss his new book, “The Return of Great Powers,” and why we’re currently living in a “1939 moment.” https://lnkd.in/eZYJTe98
The great power competition between the US and China and Russia poses an enormous challenge to US leadership. But this is not the first time the US has been faced with such a task. Jim Sciutto joins David Rothkopf to discuss his new book, “The Return of Great Powers,” and why we’re currently living in a “1939 moment.” https://lnkd.in/eZYJTe98
The great power competition between the US and China and Russia poses an enormous challenge to US leadership. But this is not the first time the US has been faced with such a task. Jim Sciutto joins David Rothkopf to discuss his new book, “The Return of Great Powers,” and why we’re currently living in a “1939 moment.” https://lnkd.in/eZYJTe98
The great power competition between the US and China and Russia poses an enormous challenge to US leadership. But this is not the first time the US has been faced with such a task. Jim Sciutto joins David Rothkopf to discuss his new book, “The Return of Great Powers,” and why we’re currently living in a “1939 moment.” https://lnkd.in/eZYJTe98
“A Way Out of No Way: A Memoir of Truth, Transformation, and the New American Story” by United States Senator Raphael Warnock is an insightful book that details his life from growing up in Savannah, GA to becoming a US Senator for the state of Georgia. This book is an inspiring memoir of how his life was transformed through the power of education and how access to education led him to develop the confidence of seeing himself in spaces of great leadership. His story also demonstrates that God is always at work, even when you are at your lowest, leading you where you need to go. Everything happens for a reason. There are many layers to his story and it was inspiring to read about his life and aspirations. I highly suggest you read his book! Looking forward to sharing another book with you next week.
Leadership Lessons From The Great Books – Essays on Practical Politics by Theodore Roosevelt by Jesan Sorrells Leadership Lessons From The Great Books #91 – Essays on Practical Politics by Theodore Roosevelt— 00:00 Welcome and Introduction – Essays on Practical Politics 02:00 Leaders Have a Vision of the Future 05:41 Essays on Practical Politics by Theodore Roosevelt. 11:46 What Kind of Guardians Do We Want to Rule Over Us? 21:05 Effective Parliamentary […] #boomers #babyboomers
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Reading books is a waste of time. Well, sort of. Over the last 18 months, I've gone through 24 books. Most were unnecessary and could deliver the same info in a 5 minute YouTube video. Here are 5 books for 5 skills that are worth your time 👇🏻 (#5 has helped land me several 5 fig retainer deals) 1️⃣ Leadership: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink/Leif Babin 👉🏻 Learn leadership principles used by the elite US Navy Seals and how to apply them in business & life. 2️⃣ Profit/Cashflow: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 👉🏻 Took my business from $0 profit to 20-25% profit every month. 3️⃣ Marketing: Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz 👉🏻 Bible of advertising. If I had to pick 1 book related to advertising, it's always going to be this one. 4️⃣ Focus/Getting Stuff Done: Essentialism by Greg McKeown 👉🏻 Core idea of the book is to focus on less but better, achieving your goals faster. 5️⃣ Negotiation: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss 👉🏻 FBI hostage negotiator teaches all about the art of negotiation in life & business, based on hands-on experience in one of the toughest jobs in the world.
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I recently discovered John Maxwell's book, Today Matters. Here are some great #leadership quotes from it: * I value my attitude because it gives me possibilities. * I value my priorities because it gives me focus. * I value my health because it gives me strength. * I value my family because it gives me stability. * I value my thinking because it gives me an advantage. * I value my commitment because it gives me tenacity. * I value my finances because they give me options. * I value my faith because it gives me peace. * I value my relationships because they give me fulfillment. * I value my generosity because it gives me significance. * I value my values because they give my direction. * I value my growth because it gives me potential. #johnmaxwell #todaymatters #values
