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Are You Communicating or Just Talking?

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Every day we communicate.  We talk with the intent of conveying information to a person or persons.  But are we getting our point across?  Are there more effective ways of communicating that give us the advantage of accomplishing what we want to get out of the conversation?  Being an effective communicator is a strong trait of an effective leader.  We should learn to understand our communication preferences and learn to adapt it to the different styles of those we communicate ...

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DEC
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A Leader is a Dealer in Hope

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A leader is a dealer in hope. – Napoleon Bonaparte

I was recently asked by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Phoenix to coach three refugees who were starting new businesses and a new life. The IRC helps refugees thrive in the country that gave them sanctuary and a new beginning. These individuals are hoping to fulfill their dreams of business ownership. I never asked why these individuals were refugees in our country; it doesn’t matter, I only know that ...

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NOV
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Eighth Hole – 163 Yards, Par 3, 13 Handicap

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Like golf, leadership is not reserved for a privileged few who possess natural talent on the course or who are perceived to be natural leaders, but for those who choose to practice and constantly improve themselves. We make the choice to learn skills and develop character.

The greatest contribution from playing golf is that character can be developed. Golf and leadership teach us about honesty, authenticity, predictability, tenacity, courage and will. They also teach us physical and mental skills.

In their most ...

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JAN
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Seventh Hole – 309 Yards, Par 4, 9 Handicap

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Effective leaders must have good leadership skills, just as good golfers must practice good course management skills. In both of these scenarios, the skills can be compared to emotional intelligence.

As Daniel Goleman stated in his book Emotional Intelligence, there are four basic dimensions in Emotional Intelligence (EI):

  • Self-Awareness: the ability to monitor one’s emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
  • Self-Management: the ability to adapt to change, regulate disruptive emotions, reach for self-improvement, act with integrity and act on opportunities.
  • People Radar: the ability to understand ...
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DEC
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Fifth Hole – Process Improvement Par 5, 519 Yards, 7 Handicap

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When our golf game is not what we want it to be, we sometimes seek the advice of golf pro, or we try to model our swing like one of the tour professionals. However, many times this still does not improve our game. No two people’s body style, flexibility and mechanics are the same. We are better off adapting to our own body type and mechanics, instead of trying to adopt someone else’s.

There are lessons we can learn when we ...

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OCT
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Fourth Hole – Communication Par 4, 477 Yards, 1 Handicap

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Effective leaders posses a variety of different skills; like being flexible and adjusting to the situation at hand. I have exercised different styles of leadership, depending on the competence and confidence of the individuals who worked with me. It’s the same in golf; a golf instructor will adjust his teaching methods based on the skills and motivation of his or her students. A golf instructor cannot use the same teaching method for every students if each one has a different ...

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SEP
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Authentic Leadership

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When developing leadership skills, individuals will often identify leaders with characteristics they wish to emulate. They focus on leadership styles rather than character. Yet regardless of their leadership style or the type of leader they are, it is important that they develop their own persona or authenticity that is consistent with your own personality and character.

Developing your leadership style is something that takes time and hard work. Authentic leaders are not born authentic. They, unlike some that are born with ...

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