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website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Paul Thornton's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Process-Paul-B-Thornton/dp/B0B7QPJTZK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Leadership+PRocess&qid=1662862609&s=books&sr=1-1 Paul's YouTube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlXnjBRyZk7ZzQtmriT7I14DHUtubMm7e Contact Paul: pbthornton67@gmail.com Thanks for checking out this video. Recently I invited Paul Thornton, a recognized leadership influencer… to come on my channel and discuss his latest book, The Leadership Process, Are you Effective at Each Step of the Leadership Process? I have known Paul for over 20 years, and his entire career has been focused on management and leadership development. Paul is a prolific author, consultant, and trainer. He has presented numerous seminars & workshops. Paul is also a former professor of business administration. In today’s video, we will discuss his latest book and share our thoughts on a number of leadership topics. I hope you enjoy it and let me know in the comments if you would like future videos like this interview.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Quotation attributed to: Frank Lloyd Wright "The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen." Leadership Tip for the Week: Belief in something is a force multiplier. It is the first and most powerful step in achievement. Everything is created twice, first in the mind and secondly in its physical accomplishment. Therefore, believe in yourself and the skills, talents, and creativity that resides within you. This is the first essential step to making things happen!

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Additional Video: How to Create Your Own Personal Mission Statement https://youtu.be/N1RHut2LBhc This is Greg. Thanks for checking out the Leadership Excellence channel. I am delighted to offer to you the audio of my original book entitled, 52 Leadership Tips, That Will Change How you Lead Others. It was first published in 2006 and is available on Amazon.com. I hope you find it to be beneficial for your personal growth and your own leadership development. Feel free to make any comments below. Be sure to subscribe to the channel and “ring the bell” so you are notified when each of the 52 tips become available. Here is Tip #3 – What is Your Personal Mission Statement - Part 1

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Quotation attributed to: Golda Meir “Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement." Leadership Tip for the Week: The word motivation is the combination of two words… motive and action. It is your personal motive for taking action. Your potential can be achieved when you take even the smallest possibilities and stimulate them into ideas and accomplishments. Even the giant sequoia tree begins as a small seed. What tiny possibility can you spark into a flame?

** Special thanks to Vic Kubik and the KUBIK Report for permission to publish this edited podcast. KUBIK Report: https://vkubik.podbean.com/ LifeNets: https://lifenets.org/ Leadership Excellence website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Recently I was invited once again to share another podcast with Victor Kubik. I have known Vic and his wife Bev for decades. Vic is a long-time leader in the religious community and he is also a respected humanitarian. Vic is the founder of LifeNets. LifeNets is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that develops programs offering practical assistance that promote the well-being and self-sufficiency of disadvantaged people throughout the world. I was delighted when he asked me to do a 2nd podcast with him about my book, Making Life’s’ Puzzle Pieces Fit, Using the 12 Principles of Personal Leadership. It’s about 33 minutes long and I hope you find it informative. Feel free to make any comments below.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Additional Video: Autocratic Leadership is Toxic https://youtu.be/WSdOwTGATGQ This is Greg. Thanks for checking out the Leadership Excellence channel. I am delighted to offer to you the audio of my original book entitled, 52 Leadership Tips, That Will Change How you Lead Others. It was first published in 2006 and is available on Amazon.com. I hope you find it to be beneficial for your personal growth and your own leadership development. Feel free to make any comments below. Be sure to subscribe to the channel and “ring the bell” so you are notified when each of the 52 tips become available. Here is Tip #2 – What Leadership is Not

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Quotation attributed to: William Durant “Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it.” Leadership Tip for the Week: Many talented and gifted leaders are “frozen” by living in the past. Within their minds fear, guilt, and regret reside holding them back. Don’t allow this to happen to you. We can’t go back and change the past… we can only learn from it. Everyone who tries to do new things will make many mistakes and failures. Learn from these so you don’t repeat them, and then move forward with confidence and determination.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Additional Video: What You Need to Know About Leadership https://youtu.be/JksBvW7lm6E This is Greg. Thanks for checking out the Leadership Excellence channel. I am delighted to offer to you the audio of my original book entitled, 52 Leadership Tips, That Will Change How you Lead Others. It was first published in 2006 and is available on Amazon.com. I hope you find it to be beneficial for your personal growth and your own leadership development. Feel free to make any comments below. Be sure to subscribe to the channel and “ring the bell” so you are notified when each of the 52 tips become available. Here is Tip #1 – Understanding Leadership in the 21st Century

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Quotation attributed to: Henry David Thoreau "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." Leadership Tip for the Week: It is through the "process" of achieving our goals (and often the struggles) that we change for the better. The lessons we learn through personal effort and growth in achievement are frequently more powerful than the final accomplishment.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Book: Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit - 12 Principles of Personal Leadership https://www.amazon.com/Making-Puzzle-Principles-Personal-Leadership/dp/1436388430/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30L4MU12BUM5K&keywords=making+life+puzzle+pieces+fit&qid=1659230184&s=books&sprefix=making+life+puzzle+pieces+fit%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-1 The 12 Principles of Personal Leadership - Part 1 https://youtu.be/n2smsVJslyI Personal Leadership - Why is it Important? https://youtu.be/Ft19GjNStug Just What is Personal Leadership? https://youtu.be/a86LKrJazTs Just What is Personal Leadership - Part 2 https://youtu.be/-41D2rmZkUQ In this video, I would like to share with you a pre-recorded webinar I had with some clients a few years ago. The webinar was entitled, 12 Principles of Personal Leadership, and all of the principles are taken from the book, Making Life’s Puzzle Pieces Fit – using the Twelve Principles of Personal Leadership. It is available on amazon.com. So here is Part 2. Feel free to share your comments below. I hope you find it to be beneficial and enlightening.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Quotation attributed to: Lao Tzu "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves." Leadership Tip for the Week: Great leaders do not attempt to draw attention to themselves. They know that narcissism is toxic. Instead, their focus is on accomplishing the mission by motivating each team member to be their personal best, and inspiring them to reach their potential.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Quotation attributed to: Steve Jobs "Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful ... that's what matters to me." Leadership Tip for the Week: The achievement of money, fame or influence is temporary in this lifetime. These things will all be eclipsed by others in the future. The deepest level of satisfaction comes from personal triumphs, accomplishments, and the belief that what we do truly matters and may leave a legacy for future generations.

KUBIK Report: https://vkubik.podbean.com/ LifeNets: https://lifenets.org/ Leadership Excellence website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com This is Greg Thomas. Thanks for checking out this video. Recently I was invited a share a podcast with Victor Kubik. I have known Vic and his wife Bev for decades. Vic is a long-time leader in the religious community and he is also a respected humanitarian. Vic is the founder of LifeNets. LifeNets is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that develops programs offering practical assistance that promote the well-being and self-sufficiency of disadvantaged people throughout the world. I was delighted when he asked me to do a podcast with him about the topic of personal leadership. It’s about 38 minutes long and I hope you find it enlightening. Feel free to make any comments below.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Getting knocked down for our beliefs and values does not mean we are weak. In fact, by overcoming such setbacks and struggles, and by getting up again, we become stronger than we ever were before.

In this video, I would like to share with you a pre-recorded webinar I had with some clients a few years ago. The webinar was entitled, 12 Principles of Personal Leadership and all of the principles are taken from the book, Making Life’s Puzzle Pieces Fit – using the Twelve Principles of Personal Leadership. It is available on amazon.com. So here is Part 1. Feel free to share your comments below. I hope you find it to be beneficial and enlightening.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Science has demonstrated that If you truly want to be successful, your one essential task is to create and maintain a positive attitude. When you've got an attitude of enthusiasm, expectancy and optimism… your opportunities grow, and perceived problems shrink. A leader with a positive attitude draws people to your mission, and encourages them to do their best work.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com To achieve great things, we must dream big and think big. The best form of motivation is "attitude motivation" because it is internally generated by our own desires and a sense of purpose. As Dr. Steven Covey correctly pointed out, all things are created twice: first by the mind, and then secondarily by our physical actions. Therefore, plan to do grand and wonderful things.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com A healthy human mind is always capable of learning new and valuable thoughts. A renewed sense of genuine purpose brings us greater fulfillment and joy. Here are some examples. Irish racer Rosemary Smith became the oldest person to drive a Formula 1 racing car at age 79. At age 87, Pablo Picasso produced 347 engravings in one year. At age 95, Nola Ochs received a bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University. As long as we draw breath, we are never too old to set new goals and reach toward our dreams. What will you reach for today?

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Inherent in the concept of democracy is the belief that every person has individual worth and the liberty to express it. This gives us the right to act, speak, or think as we want without hindrance or restraint. Yet, it comes with the responsibility of allowing others the same liberty and power. It is this individual birthright that allows for the greatest achievable potential in each person. It is democracy that makes it possible for ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com Success doesn’t normally arrive by luck or accident. It is usually the result of hard choices or decisions made. These include: the choice to start a business, to accept or reject new opportunities, to maintain, or grow your business to another level. The choice of who will be part of your business or team. Many difficult decisions must be made on the journey toward success. Have the resolute courage to make the hard decisions. Don’t allow “time and chance” to make them for you.

website: https://leadershipexcellencenow.com Contact Greg: coach@leadershipexcellencenow.com An Introduction to Servant Leadership https://youtu.be/s6L_-_2QNLQ For people unfamiliar with Servant Leadership the first question often asked is… “What is it?” First, let me emphasize the term is a combination of two different words… servant and leader. Sometimes the term is spelled with a space between the two words and, others spell it with a hyphen between the two words to add clarity, and show the term as a single entity. Someone once told me they seem like a contradiction in terms. Let’s look at each of these two words independently for a minute. We all have a pre-conceived meaning of words when we encounter them. What do you picture in your mind when you think of a servant? What you picture in your mind may be due to the negative influence of your culture. You may think of an individual who is subordinate to others, or submissive, or abused or lacking of respect. Here is a better definition. A servant is a person who is employed to serve and care for the needs of others. Now let’s think about the second word in this term… Servant-Leadership. When people think of leaders they often picture in their minds someone who is a “boss”, or at the “top of the organization”, or powerful, or someone “in charge” of others. Some might say a leader is someone who gets special privileges, or has prestige, or is considered important. The mental image we have of “leaders” is the result of both our autocratic and celebrity-oriented culture. Here is a better definition. “Leadership is the process of social influence used to maximize the efforts of others, and motivate a group of people to act toward achieving a common objective or goal.” Putting the right balanced aspects of these two words together gives us a sound definition of what a Servant-Leader actually is. So here it is… Servant Leadership is a human leadership philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve others. A servant leader shares decision-making and power. They place the well-being of employees first and they help people develop and perform as highly as possible. So in a nutshell… here are some of the common behaviors of a Servant-Leader. Behavior as a Servant… Stewardship… the careful and responsible management of employees and Resources entrusted to one's care. Active listening… the skill of engaging closely with what another person is Saying and with understanding and respectful behavior. Empathy… the ability to share and deeply understand the feelings of another. Learner… one who is open to gaining knowledge, information, comprehension, or skill. Problem-solver… the process of defining a problem, determining its cause, and implementing a solution. Service over self-interest… one who upholds what is best for others, even if it may not be in his or her own interest to do so. Provides necessary resources… a leader who offers money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn upon in order to function effectively. Behavior as a Leader… Principle-centered… this is leading with principles and proven values, rather than managing by a rule-based policy. Win/Win paradigm… seeking solutions that are advantageous, or satisfactory to all parties involved. Responsible… having an obligation to do something, or accepting control over events, or care for someone. Accountable… obligated to explain, justify, and be responsible for your actions. Respectful… showing politeness, thoughtfulness, or deference to others. Teacher… one who helps others to gain knowledge, competence, and cooperation in a culture of active learning. Persuasive… a leader who can motivate other people to change their attitudes or behaviors regarding an idea or issue in an atmosphere of free choice.

The glue that holds leaders and their followers together is mutual trust and integrity. Being disingenuous or telling casual lies erodes this important relationship. Openness, frankness, and honesty are the hallmarks of an influential and trusted leader. Never lie or embellish the truth, as it will break the essential bond between you and your co-workers.

As a leader, possessing both a strategic vision and the character traits of perseverance, integrity, and optimism is essential. History is littered with those who had a great idea or concept, but lacked personal character. Conversely, there have also been many fine individuals who had admirable character traits, but lacked imagination or vision. Their results were mediocre. Great leadership is the combination of many important traits and qualities. Among these are a strategic vision and the character to lead the mission from beginning to end.

Life is short and each day is a gift... not promised to anyone. Make an effort to glean the most from every day by focusing on both gratitude and your priorities. One of your daily priorities should be a continual quest for learning and knowledge. The end result of all true learning is personal growth, maturity and change.

Those who study psychology remind us that negativity can overwhelm our thinking. It is claimed by some, that up to 80% of our self-talk or internal dialogue is negative and can work against us. The use of positive self-affirmations can help us to mute the negativity, and change our thinking patterns in time. Internal confidence gives us the will to try difficult things. It also provides us with the motivation and perseverance to continue when obstacles arise.