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Point to Ponder
Seven Laws of Leadership By Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey Following my move back to Alberta in
2001 I spoke to 600 plus mayors, reeves and councilors in Edmonton,
Alberta. I believe that effective leadership begins with
self-leadership. Positional leadership is enhanced when these laws
are followed - ie when you walk your talk.
Here are the Seven Laws of
Leadership I shared with them.
Example - people need to be able to depend on your leadership Today more than ever, people are looking for leaders who will lead by example in their dealings with people and their lifestyles. Communication - people need to know what you are saying Today more than ever, people are looking for clarity and consistency in our written and oral communications. They are looking for honesty and openness in the dialogue they have with us as leaders. Ability - you need to be capable of leading other people Today more than ever, people are looking for more than a slick appearance. They want content and proven ability they can trust to get them through the increasing challenges of the 21st Century. Motivation - you need to know why you want to be a leader Today more than ever, people want to know why you are doing what you are doing and so do you! A simple 'trust me' won't cut it. Authority - people need to respond to your leadership Today more than ever, people want to be able to see demonstrated commitment and power in your decisions and authority in your actions. Strategy - you need to know where you are going Today more than ever, people want to know you have a plan; one that is well thought out, covering all the contingencies and challenges. They want to know the details of that strategy before they agree to follow you. Love/compassion - you need to care for the people around you Today more than ever, people want to know you truly care about them, their needs, their concerns, their fears, their dreams, and their well-being. Lip service will not cut it on the 21st Century leadership track.  Take a serious look at your leadership skills
in light of the above seven laws. Those you would hope to lead are and
they are judging your actions, attitudes, and your
motivation.
© 2011 Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey www.ideaman.net Bob is the prolific author of 25 leadership, career, and business success books and a frequent contributor to North American consumer, corporate, association, online and trade publications.
What do you focus on?
Your successes or your failures? My mentor and co-author
Denis Waitley had some wisdom to share... see if it applies
to you. Follow this link to view this month's
video:
Famous author and psychologist, Denis Waitley once
said, "To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our
successes and forget about the failures and the negatives in our
lives."
Selling (ideas or services) is a challenging job with
rejections, disappointments, and slow times. If you and I are to
become or remain successful in the selling game we need to find ways
to keep our motivation high and our self-esteem in good shape.
One suggestion is a steady diet of good reading or listening to
motivational recordings. Another is to spend time with people who
are themselves builders and positive in their outlooks.
 Can you help
Toby today? There's a chewtoy in it for you
Don't you just love a great story? Toby is a 70 pound Chesapeake Retriever and he has one of the most incredible stories to share. Not only was Toby a complete wrecking machine when his owners Charmaine and Christopher got him, he also held a deep secret that ultimately has changed many lives. Toby is a very special dog, and his owner Charmaine has written a heartwarming story about their adventures together. It's such a GREAT story that Hollywood even took notice and is bringing a movie out later in 2011 about Toby! I am asking you for a favor today (Tuesday May 17th). Please help my friend Charmaine's book, "On Toby's Terms" become a best seller today (Tuesday May 17th). Charmaine has put together an incredible lineup of gifts you can
get when you pick up one or more copies of On Toby's
Terms today. One of them is a copy of my newly revised and
updated e-book, THINK Beyond the FIRST Sale.
I don't ask for a lot of favors like this - but Toby is an incredible dog and Charmaine an incredible writer, as well as a personal and professional friend of mine. This is the ultimate book for readers, dog lovers, and children. It is heartwarming. It will change your perception of 'troublesome' dogs. It will show you hope where things seemed lost. - pick up a copy (or two) today and give Charmaine a hand in making Toby Amazon's Best Selling Dog. Thanks for your help. Bob PS: Today is a special day and On Toby's Terms is destined to hit the best seller charts. Toby has captured the hearts and imagination of Hollywood, and is now warming up the hearts of children and adults alike across North America. Please help Toby today (Tues. May 17th) - it is for a great cause and a fantastic story that needs to be shared. www.ontobysterms.com Last Minute News  NIKKO NEEDS A
NEW HOME BY THE BEGINNING OF JUNE.My sister and her
husband have retired, sold their home, and are moving June 1st
to a place that unfortunately does not allow pets.
So, Nikko, a cute,
friendly 6 year old Maltese cross needs a new home asap.
If you know of
anyone in the greater Edmonton area who can provide a loving
home for this cute little guy, or you can yourself - please
call me at: 780-707-0189 or call my sister Patti directly at:
780-458-5296
This is the second favor I
have asked this month...a personal one... please help Nikko find a
new home where he will be loved and can add his love back in
return.
Been a busy month so far
with a special keynote in Calgary for the Canadian Society
of Safety Engineers NOASH week conference and Trade Show.
They did not have a budget for a speaker... but, we negotiated and
they were willing to make a $1500 donation to the charity of my
choice, so I said yes. My charity of choice in this case was the
CAPS Foundation, where I am a
trustee.
Have thought about this
for a while and I am going to challenge my fellow CAPS Speakers to
follow my lead. Don't say NO; Say YES for the CAPS
Foundation.
WE have in excess
of 550 members across Canada, and I'll bet everyone of them
gets calls where the organization has a limited or no budget
for a speaker. If only 10% of us said yes to an honorarium
paid directly to the CAPS Foundation, we would not have to
do much fundraising each year.
Working on writing
projects and converting our publications to reader friendly format
so we can access this newer way of reaching new
audiences.
Irene and I are working
on gardening projects at our place in the country including an in
ground pond that I am digging... lots of work, but it will make our
place even more fun to spend time in over the
summer.
Thanks for
reading Bob 'Idea Man'
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