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https://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/2016/05/25/the-top-10-rules-for-talking-like-a-leader/

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THE TOP 10 RULES FOR TALKING LIKE A LEADER

May 25, 2016It’s deadly to fall in love with your own voice, but the higher you go, the more you need to talk effectively.

1.The only reason to open your mouth is to make something better. (If you only remember one rule, make it this one.)2.Be brief. The longer you talk, the less effective you become. The Gettysburg address was 272 words.3.Be brief and ask, “What else would you like to know?”4.Stay present with others. Presence is “going with” even when challenging ideas. You aren’t present when pushing your own agenda at the expense of others.5.Ask people what they need to know, before telling them what they need to know.6.Stay on topic. Chasing rabbits is for dogs.7.Explain yourself. Don’t give people the benefit of your conclusions without explaining how you found them.8.Include purpose when giving direction. Busyness is a fog that obscures the big picture.9.Tell stories. (Remember rule #2.)10.Stay calm if you expect to connect. Strong emotion intimidates.

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1.Behavior is destiny.2.Make things better.3.Eject energy vampires.4.Leverage your strengths.5.Find a coach.6.Learn from failure.7.Serve your team.8.Say something positive.9.Ask more questions.10.Build strong relationships.

Powerful Leadership Wisdom

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3 Short – Life Changing – Sentences Leaders Avoid:1.I Don’t Know.2.I Was Wrong.3.Please Forgive Me.

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11 WAYS TO RISE FROM FRONT-LINE TO TOP LEADERSHIPMay 24, 2016

Ron Wallace began his career at UPS as a driver and ended it as President of UPS International.

I asked Ron how a person rises from driver to President.

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11 WAYS TO RISE FROM FRONT-LINE TO TOP LEADERSHIP (CONTINUES)

https://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/2016/05/24/11-ways-to-rise-from-front-line-to-top-leadership/

May 24, 2016

#1. Work for a company that promotes from within.  Did top leadership at your organization come from within or without?#2. Outwork everyone. Have an, “… insane commitment to the job.”#3. Take advantage of opportunities. You never earn your way to the top by doing the same thing over and over.5 Marks Of An Opportunity: a. Expect to add value before receiving value. b. Make others look good. c. Is it something you haven’t done before? d. Is there the potential of good return on your effort? Don’t waste your energy on insignificant issues. e. Is your contribution visible? In organizational life, if others don’t know what you do, what you do doesn’t matter.• Don’t seek the spotlight.• Don’t work to be seen.• Don’t grab credit.• Seek to make a positive difference.

There will be times when the good you do is overlooked. Never complain. Keep doing good. Generosity, not stinginess, takes you far.

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11 WAYS TO RISE FROM FRONT-LINE TO TOP LEADERSHIP (CONTINUES)

May 24, 2016

#4. Volunteer.#5. Take on tough assignments. Go where others have failed. Imperfect situations grow your leadership.•         Fix what’s broken.•         See and solve problems. You’ll never rise to top leadership in growing organizations by              ignoring tough issues.•          Make life better for customers.#6. Be willing to relocate.#7. Have a good mentor.#8. Read.#9. Pay attention to what’s going on around you. Listen. Keep your mouth shut until you’ve taken on responsibility and delivered great results. When you open your mouth, open it to volunteer for a tough assignment. Losers open their mouths to explain what others should do. Leaders open their mouths to take on responsibility.#10. Develop people skills.#11. Be accountable. Get comfortable being held accountable, if you want to get ahead.