Leadership Lesson: Rule #10 Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride
Leadership is tough. It takes guts and is not for the faint of heart. It requires sacrifice. It will test you. Most times it’s riddled with pressure and is uncomfortable. While true. Still, it’s a journey. One to be enjoyed. How? Now and again, take a step back. Smell the roses and have some fun. […]
Leadership Lesson: Rule #9 Drive With Purpose
You must know why and cast your vision around it as a leader. Let me reframe this and ask you a question. What’s at the foundation of your desire? What do you truly value? Whatever this is for you, this is at the foundation of your mission or purpose. Your purpose should be based on […]
Leadership Lesson: Rule 8. Love Your Passengers
The people of your organization, are the organization! This includes your team, clients, vendors, and partners. Sometimes leaders lose sight of this which is a grave mistake. To provide some perspective.. In the Fit Body world, we have state-of-the-art studios, stacked with high-quality functional fitness equipment and provide strong fitness and nutrition coaching. But If […]
Leadership Lesson: Rule 7. Enthusiasm Attracts More Passengers and Energises Them During the Ride
As the rule indicates.. Enthusiasm is powerful tool in leadership. Why? When you break enthusiasm down.. Enthusiasm creates EMOTION. And EMOTION moves people. Humbling myself as I reflect.. Much of my success as a leader. Isn’t because of the smartest. It’s not because I have magical leadership powers. Thats far from the truth. It’s due […]
Leadership Lesson: Rule 6. Post a Sign that Says’ No Energy Vampires Allowed’ on Your Bus
“Negative people create negative corporate cultures, while positive people do the opposite.” – Jon Gordon. Real talk: Energy Vampires will crush you, your mindset and organization. Don’t believe me? Consider how you speak English.. What accent do you have when you speak? I sound American. Not because I wanted to sound American when I was […]
Leadership Lesson: Rule 5. Don’t Waste Your Energy on Those Who Do Not Get on Your Bus.
Your job as a leader is to be the CRO (Chief Reminding Officer) of your mission, vision and values. This is why having clarity to what your organization stands for is critical and the foundation. This foundation will attract the right people and repel the wrong people. That’s a good thing. You see, Leadership is […]
Leadership Lesson: Rule 4. Invite People on Your Bus and Share Your Vision for the Road Ahead
Here are some favorite sayings.. “Like attracts like.” “Winners hang with winners.” “You are the average of your 5 closest friends”. They are widely used sayings because they are true. In fact, this universal principle grounded in physics and was popularized with the framing of the Law of Attraction. Specific to business, growth and leadership.. […]
Leadership Lesson: Rule 3. Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy
As a leader you need to cultivate positive energy in your organization. Yes, YOU are the catalysis! Bottom line. This is mission critical to your leadership and team’s success. Why? Positive energy propels your bus (aka company) forward. While vision and focus steer it along the right path.. Negative energy generates inefficiency and positive energy […]
Leadership Lesson: Rule 2. Move Your Bus in the Right Direction
Leadership is about vision, movement and growth. The famous adage is true. “You are either growing or dying.” There is no stagnation in life. Either direction is a journey towards somewhere. As a leader.. You must pick growth! The good news as a leader? You don’t have to know it all.. You don’t have to […]
Leadership Lesson: Rule 1. You are the Driver
Rule 1 of the Energy Bus is you are the driver! This means you alone have the duty, obligation and responsibility to lead your own bus. In other words.. You are responsible to lead you. No one else holds this responsibility. This is a simple concept to understand but hard to own. But that is […]