Live Intentionally

Are You Trolling for Transactions or a Man on a Mission?

Feb 01, 2012 0 Comments

Great leaders, organizations and companies don’t sell people on what’s in it for them, they inspire them to join their cause.

Leadership

53 Inspiring Quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 16, 2012 1 Comment

May these 53 statements made by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspire you to action.

Character, Leadership

justice, Martin Luther King Jr, MLK, MLKDay, peace

Make no Little Plans [video]

Nov 15, 2011 0 Comments

I love this inspiring quote by architect, Daniel Burnham, and the videography really brings the quote to life. Have a look…

Leadership

Chicago, inspiration, plans, think big, video

Tony Dungy: Great QBs Don’t React, They Anticipate [video]

Nov 02, 2011 2 Comments

Whether it’s sports, work, parenting, family or any other area of life, it never feels good to be reacting all the time. It’s stressful. In this insightful video, Tony Dungy explains how to move from reacting to anticipating.

Leadership, Relationships

The Secret to Building Influence

Oct 14, 2011 2 Comments

Influence is a hot buzzword right now. It’s a particularly hot topic online on blogs and in social media. However, building influence is also tremendously important offline, particularly as it relates to leadership.

Leadership

influence, social media

How to Motivate People to Do Unpopular Jobs [video]

Oct 12, 2011 2 Comments

Every organization has positions that are mundane, difficult or even downright discussing. In this excellent video, Patrick Dixon explains how motivate people to do these jobs well.

Leadership

leadership, motivation, volunteers, work

Totally, like, whatever, you know? [video]

Sep 30, 2011 2 Comments

Check out this video by Taylor Mali. Not only does he do a hilarious job of describing and demonstrating the way a lot of people speak today, but he makes a great point about the importance of speaking with authority.

Humor, Leadership

authority, humor, leadership, speaking, video

Why We Love Apple and Hate Microsoft

Aug 25, 2011 19 Comments

Admirers everywhere are saddened by the news that Steve Jobs is retiring. The contrast between how Apple & Microsoft operate reveals a critical choice we all make in the way we live and lead others.

Leadership

Be a Leader not a Manager!

Aug 18, 2011 9 Comments

Playing the cards you’ve been dealt in your work and volunteer roles will frustrate you and hurt your organization. You, your organization, and this world need you to lead.

Leadership

leadership, management