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Challenge...and Tips to be a Better Leader
It is critical that you as a leader understand the importance of words. Here
are some resources and tips about expanding your leadership through reading and
writing.
This
month, we want to challenge you to be a leader right where you are. As Mark Sanborn
writes, “You
Don't Need a Title to be a Leader." Expand your mind through
reading and then share, connect and encourage by using handwritten notes. Send
notes to all you meet and care about. Perhaps you can send to someone you don't
know – but want to know!
| In Harvey
Mackay's Jan. 4 column, he clearly states what it takes to be a leader, “a
steady diet of learning.” Below are some highlights: |
 If
you read just one book per month for 12 straight months, you will be in the top
25 percentile of all intellectuals in the world!- If you
read five books on one subject, you are one of the world's foremost leading authorities
on that subject!
- If you
read just 15 minutes a day – every day, for one year – you can complete
20 books!
Take a
moment to read
the rest of his column. |
Leaders
Write Notes! Personal Connection is Key to Leadership Success
Effective leadership is derived from a relationship based on trust, communication,
understanding and connection. Increasing one-on-one personal connections and
building lasting relationships is the way an effective leader can increase success
and transition into inspirational leadership. The opportunity to establish a
connection with an 
other
individual presents itself every day in places such as face-to-face meetings,
individual phone calls, e-mail, personal letters and handwritten notes. Great
leaders know that as opportunities are seized and a professional, lasting impression
is made, a personal connection can be the beginning of a lifelong relationship.
Handwritten
notes have been proven to trigger an emotional connection between the writer
and recipient. The act of taking the time to write a personalized note places
this “small thing” into the “high return” category. All
great leaders take the time to recognize individuals for even the smallest achievement,
progress or contribution. The act of communicating through handwritten notes
ranks high on the list of habits identified by successful leaders and communicators.
Read
on to see how a few words in a personal handwritten note can increase your one-on-one
connections, build your relationships and benefit your company's environment. Download
a PDF of the full article.
Use
a system to easily and
effectively write notes...
The Note-Working Success System is designed to help you write three notes a day
in less than 10 minutes – and track your results. Find
out more...
