The key to influential leadership is healthy relationships. The foundation of healthy relationships might surprise you. I talk about it in this video. The most famous book on developing relationships features one of the greatest headlines of all time: How to Win Friends and Influence People. If you want to learn what caused Dale CarnegieContinue reading “How to be an Influential Leader”
Author Archives: Daniel Dignan
The First Responsibility of a Leader
In this video, we cover the chapter 2 of Leadership Is An Art by Max De Pree. Maybe you have heard the phrase: “don’t bury your head in the sand.” That is another way of saying: “stop pretending something is the case when it is not.” Many people try to avoid reality. This is dangerous.Continue reading “The First Responsibility of a Leader”
Recognizing & Relying on People
In this video we cover chapter 2 of Leadership Is An Art. Recognizing the strengths of others requires compassion and careful observation. Recognizing your strengths requires experimentation and evaluation. These are necessary to prepare for the right opportunities. Here’s how to prepare for the right opportunities.
How to be an Artful Leader
In this video I kick off a new series on artful leadership. Leadership Is An Art Max De Pree
How to Go the Extra Mile
Now that you have written goals, new habits, and routines, it’s time to think about how to consistently go the extra mile (adults call this exceeding expectations). Why bother? Going the extra mile will help you make progress toward your goals. Also, going the extra mile will make you someone people appreciate and enjoy beingContinue reading “How to Go the Extra Mile”
Going the Extra Mile
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Where can you exceed expectations? Where can you take the extra step? Remember: under sell, over deliver. The Compound Effect: Chapter 6
Assessing Influences
In chapter 5 of the The Compound Effect, Darren Hardy encourages people to assess their influences: input, associations, and environment. These can make or break your goals: First, think about what your influences are, including: people, books, movies, and music. How are they affecting your beliefs, thoughts, attitude, behavior, and goals? Second, based on yourContinue reading “Assessing Influences”
Building Momentum into Your Life
Making progress on your goals requires careful planning and consistent routines. Routines are deliberate and consistent actions done daily. I recommend working on a morning routine. What are your top priorities? Can you get at least one or two done early in the morning? Priorities should be aligned with your longterm goals. The right routinesContinue reading “Building Momentum into Your Life”
Developing Good Habits
This is the key to achieving goals. The Compound Effect: Chapter 3
Breaking Bad Habits
Even when people have goals, they are often overcome by bad habits. In order to overcome bad habits people must identify the triggers that lead to bad habits. Darren Hardy writes about how to overcome bad habits. This comic by Gary Larson shows someone who got triggered. The Compound Effect: Chapter 3
Student of Consequence 