Tweet Life is complicated. Navigating the waters on your own may be admirable on some level, but you do not need to go it alone. In fact, all studies lead to the conclusion that the mentored life is preferable. The flip side of this coin is mentoring others, in both your personal and professional life. […]
Ethics for Entrepreneurs – Your Reputation is at Stake
Tweet Ethics for Entrepreneurs: An Introduction Ethics is defined as the moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity. My first introduction to this topic of ethics came when I was in my twenties and becoming a real estate agent. A course on ethics was required before I could even […]
Public Speaking Tips for Entrepreneurs
Tweet Public Speaking: Tips on Getting Started Leaders speak. They also write and teach, but public speaking is the primary method of communication for leaders in all walks of life. If you would like to be perceived as a leader, you must provide yourself with ample opportunities to be heard. Years ago I had a […]
Leadership Styles: Which Best Describes Yours?
Tweet Leadership is a process of persuasion. You lead by earning the trust and following of others by demonstrating and showing interest in their well-being. Effective leadership is a skill you can learn. And there are many different types of leadership styles. Building effective leadership skills depends on many different factors besides who you are […]
Leadership Through RYLA: Rotary Makes a Difference
Tweet I have just returned from RYLA, which is the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. This is a camp for high school students around the country where they are immersed in the concepts around leadership and character building over four full days. This is an annual event held locally by Rotary District 5240 at a camp […]