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I had conversations this past week with several friends about people in their organizations who said they were going to do something and they didn’t. You know these people. They are the first to make these statements: “Well I’m experienced in doing ________________...
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At the E Street Band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Roy Bittan, piano player for the band, said this: “When we are called into the studio we are not handed a...
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Our last leadership class discussion started me thinking about the time necessary to become a better leader. In my experience of teaching leadership principles and behaviors, it has very quickly became evident to me that the answer to “how long does it take to be a...
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Mario Padovani is an accomplished musician, teacher and a Mason. He said this about the mastery of the art of music: “As a music instructor I am a firm believer in mastery of the basics. Often students want to understand that which they do not yet even know and...
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There is certainly more to being a lodge officer than learning ritual… Here are some leadership qualities to think about and to look for in selecting officers. Positive Attitude There nothing more harmful to an organization than a leader who is not positive in...
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Every leader encounters a time when despite their best efforts to inspire others to buy-in to their vision, they don’t feel enough people are paying attention. When this occurs it is time to stop, reevaluate, realign, re-prioritize and begin anew with a positive...