Best Leadership Traits- Part 3

In part 3 of the best leadership traits to have, let’s discuss 5 virtues of strategic leadership. Strategic leadership is being able to influence others to make decisions for the benefit of the team or group. I believe that this list in addition to the …

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Thinking your way better life- Better Pay

Thinking your way to a better life and better pay is possible.

I assume that if you are reading this that you are a human being (I hope so) and this gives you an advantage.

The advantage is to rationalize and create new ideas. Animals have to rely on instinct to survive and will never be anything more than what they currently are.

You on the other hand can develop and change your situation. Use the free resources that are at your fingertips to get moving.

Go to the library if nothing else for Pete’s sake and pick up a few books on whatever area you are trying to improve.

Just last night, I popped into the library and snagged a copy of The Intelligent Investor by Ben Graham.

Why?

Because I want to learn more on investment strategy and this book comes recommended by Warren Buffett. Buffett is possibly the greatest investor of all time!

It was a no brainer. Getting the knowledge is free.

There are no excuses to have less than what you want.

What resources can you make use of right away?

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Create with Subconscious Mind

I wanted to share this video it’s only 12 minutes and powerful. It is called you are the creator. It teaches in a short period of time how to create with your subconscious mind.

You will learn why your wish must be felt before you can have it.

This is taking your imagination and using it to see what your wish looks like in detail, how it smells, what you are wearing when you get it.

You are acting out what you see in your subconscious to keep it on the correct channel and not on the distraction preset our minds are usually on.

Enjoy and in the comment section don’t forget to let me know what distractions your mind focuses on.

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How to get/use inspiration

How to get/use inspiration? Look no further than the geniuses that came before.

Follow the breadcrumbs of others and improve their design. Make it your own.

This happens all the time in the tech field. Remember flip phones? We are FARRR from that now. FaceTime, email, internet. I can even edit my videos from my phone.

If it wasn’t for the flip phone there wouldn’t be the IPhone. Without the brick phone we would have never seen the flip phone. Each generation building, inspired by the last invention.

Where are the breadcrumbs leading you? Also, for a related post on how we need each other to be successful click here.

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Helping others succeed creates your own success- One Minute with Jay

Help others succeed if you want to get something out of the deal. This may seem selfish. But when you really think about it….it isn’t selfish at all.

We are all co-dependent on each other to survive.

Teams are created to ensure the survival of an idea or mission. That’s why businesses have so many execs, managers, supervisors, secretaries etc. A team is necessary.

And we all want to win in some shape or form. So if you can help someone else win you can become a winner.

Think about business again as the perfect example. The businesses that thrive are the ones that provide the most value.
Value is given, we pay cash, and the business increases revenue.

If you want success provide more value to more people.

How can you provide value? Leave a comment below and let me know.

-Jay

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Best Leadership Traits- Part 1

What are the best leadership traits to have? We will discuss below. You do not have to be bananas to be a leader or some crazy fortune 500 CEO. You are a leader right now and can lead from where you are. The points below are easy to work on.

1. First & foremost is vision.

A leader has a clearly stated mission that is easy to state in a few sentences or less. Take a look at Xerox’s mission: “Our strategic intent is to help people find better ways to do great work–by constantly leading in document technologies, products and services that improve our customers’ work processes and business results.”

If you work for Xerox it’s pretty clear why you are there and what you are contributing to. You become easier to follow if people know the reason behind their work and how they play a role in executing the vision.

2. All will drive. 

Great leaders have tremendous drive that powers their will to succeed. All of their will is used to succeed even when they struggle. There is a definiteness of purpose. Anyone can have this by having and maintaining a list of specific goals. Keeping the goals in mind creates self motivation to achieve them.

3. Outlook on future. 

The future always looks bright. You’ll notice that some of the best leaders will figure out how to turn a disadvantage into a strength. If you take a look at a NBA player like Kobe, you get to see this first hand during the period he played with one hand: pic.twitter.com/HgEde5yXCn. Because leaders like him believe that they will win no matter the circumstance.

4. Unshakability (Un-Shake-Uh-Bill-Luh-Tee). 

When you are a leader there is always something that can be a source of aggravation. This is especially true if you are trying to spark change. Being even kneel and have a certain unshakability is what keeps you from being easily pushed off course. Many leaders learn to control their immediate reactions. Focusing on solutions rather than the problem itself is one way to avoid allowing your emotions get the best of you.

5. Presentation Ability. 

You do not have to be a great Martin Luther King like orator. But you will need confidence to persuade and convey your messages to group of people. If you have struggle in this area joining a group like toastmasters can help you get practice. Above all else remember to be yourself. Even one the co-founders of Nike, Phil Knight has openly talked about how much he hates public speaking. But he does it anyway despite how he feels and he does it his own way.

6. Intense Concentration. 

Leaders can concentrate and work intensely on their goals. This requires removing distractions. Personally when it is time to work on a project I remove anything from my desk that can cause my mind to wander: computer if not needed, phone, clicky pens, pictures of my family (I know, that’s weird. But I will use anything to procrastinate or day dream so the pics have to go too.).

Stay tuned for part 2.

Let me know if you have any of these traits….oh and as a reminder please add me to your email contacts/list…this is to keep my weekly posts from the evil spam folder.

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