Author: jkreagan

10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-communication-secrets-great-leaders-dr-travis-bradberry

Dr. Bradberry is a favorite of mine. I read something from him almost daily.

Communication is consistently a challenge in our personal and professional relationships. Some are naturally gifted communicators while others work hard to improve. None of us communicate perfectly. However, each of us possess the capability to sharpen our skills and continually improve.

I appreciate someone who is consciously working to improve one’s communication skills. It demonstrates a level of self-awareness necessary as a leader. We cannot be experts at all ten of these skills, but we can identify those areas of strength and areas of weakness so we can focus on improving our weaknesses.

Communicating as a leader is difficult and always will be. These secrets help to unlock the greatness in all of us.

How To Lead A Team With Empathy And Kindness
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-lead-team-empathy-kindness-gary-vaynerchuk-1e2

This article covers more than empathy and trust. It lays a basic, yet solid, foundation for healthy leadership. In government, we are bound by many laws, rules, and regulations that limit our interview panels and selection process in recruiting and promoting. Likewise, we are restricted and burdened in terminating toxic employees.

Therefore, it is incumbent upon us as today’s leaders to employ creativity and unique methods for leading the workforce in spite of the bureaucracy. That can start with empathy and trust.

I’m not the “boss” of anyone. I am a coach, mentor, ally and partner. I trust that you are better at what you do than I am. Otherwise, why would you be doing it and not me?

I exist to empower, equip, and protect. I want you to take care of yourself and your family. You and your family will, by far, outlast this job. Nothing is worth sacrificing your health or your family.

Check it out.

Dr. Bradberry provides simple, realistic ideas for improving one’s self-control. Eating healthy, developing healthy sleep habits, and regular exercise have benefits far beyond just self-control. Practicing the other three suggestions along with the former is key.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/travisbradberry_the-6-secrets-of-self-control-activity-6596757840642220032-mbCe

Leadership Is Not About Control; It’s About Taking Care of Your People
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-control-its-taking-care-your-people-alie-jules

“If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” –Lao Tzu

The article at the below URL, “What are the lessons people most often learn too late in life?” originally appeared on Quora–the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. I pulled it from Inc. magazine and LinkedIn.

I scroll through LinkedIn daily looking for articles of inspiration. This particular one did not disappoint. The 5 life lessons are ones that we have heard many times through different sources. Alyssa Satara has compiled them, succinctly, into a single article. Good advice that oftentimes one does learn too late in life.

Perception is reality.

Everything is temporary.

Be present.

Do what you love, love what you do.

Being happy takes work.

Check out the full article. It is well worth the time investment.