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Did you know there is a process for setting up “win-win” agreements? Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, recounts his experience going through this process with his son. If you have struggled with your team following through on commitments, you may this Covey’s story helpful. After viewing the video, reflect on the following: • You can’t hold people responsible for results if you supervise their methods. o How much freedom does your team h

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I’m going to tell you my community college story, and then I’d love to hear yours. When I was in high school, back in the early ‘80s, I was a pretty smart kid, and I knew I wanted to go to college. As a first-generation college student, what I didn’t know, though, was how to navigate the system for getting into college—and how to pay for it. My parents were high school sweethearts who graduated, married at eighteen, and went right to work: Mom at a local diner in Warren, Ohi

It takes courage to step-up and lead. "Courage is an important ingredient in being a leader. Whether you run a solo operation or you’re a corporate leader in a large organisation, being brave pays off." As a leader, you should reflect on your own behaviors and ask your self those questions: I am afraid of making the wrong decision, is there something else going on here? Have I considered the risks involved? If it doesn’t work how bad will the consequences be? Have I done all

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Have you established credibility? Do you “do what you say you will do?” Credibility is the foundation of exemplary leadership. Saying “yes” to every request, whether out of desire to exceed expectations or to not disappoint, makes it very difficult to keep every commitment. The best leaders know when to say “yes” and when to say “no.” Take a moment and look at your “to do” list. • How many tasks are overdue? • How many tasks are priorities? • Are these tasks a good use of you