IGNITE: Being Better

"True leaders do not work to do better than anyone else, they work to do better than themselves. And that's what makes them better leaders.” ♦ Simon Sinek ♦

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Dressing Up Leadership

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Most of us learned about liquid density from grade school science experiments.

The physical property of density helps scientists separate liquids. When two liquids are placed in a container, the denser liquid will fall to the bottom. The less dense liquid will rise to the top. (PowerKnowledge - Physical Science)

Challenge #75: The Art of Leadership

Challenge #75: The Art of Leadership
Bring out the best in others. Dan Rockwell suggests:

• Participate.
• Expect more from yourself than you expect from others.
• Treat everyone the same.
• Walk around.
• Always do what you say.
• Apologize when you screw up.
• Clarify commitments.

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IGNITE: In Honor of Our Veterans

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ♦ John Fitzgerald Kennedy ♦

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Challenge #74: The Art of Leadership

Challenge #74: The Art of Leadership
Self-care is vital for a leader’s well-being.

• Spend 30 minutes to 1 hour disconnected from electronic devices.
• Engage is physical activity.
• Spend time with friends and family. 

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IGNITE: Assistance Is Okay

It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone. ♦ Andrew Carnegie ♦
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It Is About You

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I recently took an emotional intelligence in the workplace course. My intent of attending the course was to ensure I was passing along the most current information to our followers. Many times these course are less than stellar. Even though I failed at the registration process, the course coordinator allowed me to attend. Little did I know, the course was more about me in the workplace than others in the workplace. This course turned out to be one of the best leadership courses I have attended (and it came with a personal counseling session with the instructor).

Challenge #73: The Art of Leadership

Challenge #73: The Art of Leadership
Leaders are readers and writers.

• Read Daryl Chen’s article “Helpful Advice for Aspiring Writers of All Ages.” 
• In your journal, write down a plan for becoming a better writer.

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IGNITE: Success

Coming together is a beginning.

Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.

♦ John C. Maxwell ♦

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Challenge 72: The Art of Leadership

Challenge 72: The Art of Leadership

Leaders pay forward the good they have received.

• In your journal, document the good others have done for you.
• Make a plan to pay forward those good deeds.

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