IGNITE: The Personal and Interpersonal Matter

“While leadership as a discipline is very, very important, the personal and interpersonal sides of leadership are every bit as important as the great leadership themes of vision, execution, strategy, and the like.” ♦ Henry Cloud ♦

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If People Matter, Show Them

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"While leadership as a discipline is very, very important, the personal and interpersonal sides of leadership are every bit as important as the great leadership themes of vision, execution, strategy, and the like." - Henry Cloud, Boundaries for Leaders

I am rarely surprised by the answer I get from our followers when asked, "What is a leaders most important asset?" The resounding answer is "my people." People do matter, and they have a lot to say if only the leader has the ears to hear and the eyes to see.

Challenge 71: The Art of Leadership

Challenge 71: The Art of Leadership
“We all know the importance of asking for help, but those who achieve big things are the ones who accept it when it’s offered.” – Simon Sinek

• Write this quote in your journal and make a commitment to accept help.

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IGNITE: Leadership is a Relationship

Leadership is a relationship between leaders and followers - Kouzes and Posner
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Challenge #63 - The Art of Leadership

Challenge #63 - The Art of Leadership 

Leaders surround themselves with people who can hold them accountable and can give them honest feedback. 

• Do you have an inner circle?
• Evaluate your inner circle to ensure you have people who ask the hard questions and keep you honest. 

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Challenge 70: The Art of Leadership

Challenge 70: The Art of Leadership
Making decisions is something all leaders must do.

Read Mike Vangel’s Stanford Magazine article “Nine Tips for Smarter Decision-Making.”

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Legacy is not leaving something "for" people. Legacy is about leaving something "in" people. ♦ The Daily Coach blog ♦

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Time to Listen

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In May 2013, Jason Headly released his "It's Not About the Nail" video. Since that time it has received over 19 million views. The message is clear. "Don't try to fix it. I just need you to listen."

Challenge 69: The Art of Leadership

Challenge 69: The Art of Leadership
Leaders ensure they do not let the opportunity pass to grow.

• Is there something you want to learn how to do? Do it.
• Make growing as a leader a priority. Schedule time in your day for a learning activity.

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IGNITE: No Such Thing

There is no such thing as a minor lapse of integrity. ♦ Tom Peters♦

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