Posts by Drue Lawlor
Sustaining Leadership Success Through Emotional Intelligence | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #2
On the road to conscious leadership it is important to realize that great leaders know the value of going beyond just using their head (IQ) and rather include all 3 centers of intelligence – the head, the heart, and the gut. In the words of Daniel Goleman: “What really matters for success, character, happiness and…
Read MoreAre You Committed to Curiousity? | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #1
“Curiosity is the very basis of education.” Arnold Edinborough On the journey to becoming a conscious leader, commitment to learning through curiosity is the next step, and the foundation for that step involves self-awareness and learning agility. As mentioned previously, unconscious leaders are focused on wanting to be right and consequently exhibit what is described…
Read MoreThe Importance of Having a Vision for Success
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” Warren G. Bennis If someone were to ask you to state the vision for the success of your firm, could you easily answer them? Could the rest of your team answer that question? Developing a clear vision for success gives you the ability to set goals…
Read MoreTaking Responsibility – Commitments of Conscious Responsibility
In addressing the commitment to becoming a “conscious leader” we previously identified the first step on the road map to success as identifying that commitment by your results, and then to own those results. Remember that this is an ongoing process. Establishing new habits takes concentration and practice and conscious leaders make it a practice…
Read MoreAre You a Conscious or an Unconscious Leader?
Most people realize that a leader sets the tone and culture of a group or organization and you may feel that you make a “conscious” effort to be a good leader, so you may feel you are a conscious leader – but are you really? The Conscious Leadership Group (CLG), consultants to numerous companies and…
Read MoreMeaningful Relationships Help You Run a Business
Entrepreneurs know that there are many challenges in running a business, but if as you build your business, you also build strong relationships, the rewards are great. “Building relationships is one of the strongest skill sets related to leadership effectiveness,” says Jean Leslie, a researcher at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). Building meaningful relationships…
Read MoreMaxwell’s Law of the Lid – Are You an Effective Leader?
John Maxwell was named the “#1 Most Influential Business Leader” by the American Business Association and he has been ranked the #1 Leadership Expert in the world by Inc Magazine year after year. He offers leadership development programs and has written numerous books – most of which are focused on leadership – so you could…
Read More5 Suggestions to Help Pave the Road to Success
How strong is your drive to achieve your goals? As we move into a new year it’s a good time to evaluate your vision and how you plan to achieve it. It is also important to remember that it is not enough to start on the road to success – but you need to be…
Read MoreNew Year, New Opportunities
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret to getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks and then starting on the first one.” —Mark Twain What better time than the start of a new year to take a thorough look at your business and identify the changes and…
Read MorePlanning for Profitability in 2021
Does your bottom line show that your business is profitable? Not the gross revenue but your net profit – what you take home after all your costs have been covered. If your answer was “no” – then you are not alone. Amex stats show that only 40% of businesses are considered profitable – and even…
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