Develop Your Leadership Skills
Resources to Ignite You & Your Team
To Be an Excellent Leader, it Requires a Commitment to Grow & Learn
The fastest way to expand your knowledge is to learn from others who have been there and done that and to take a few minutes each day to work toward becoming the leader you want to be.
I am committed to my personal growth to empower you to learn and implement that knowledge. Every day, I take the time to learn, and develop my skills, be it by reading a book, listening to podcasts or working with my own mentors. I believe it is important to talk the talk AND walk the walk. I am dedicated to growing myself as a leader in business and in life so I can empower you and your team to do the same.
My goal is that these resources can begin to give you new tools, perspectives, and the fundamentals to start your growth journey.
I believe that personal development is the first step to great leadership. The consistent application of knowledge paired with a commitment to never stop growing is what makes the difference between an alright leader and an amazing leader.
The best part is the resources I have here are tools I have used my whole career. I know it’s not just about reading a good book or a having a great idea. When you actually take the time to implement and train yourself, your team, and your organization that’s where you start to see a positive impact and you see the changes and results needed to reach your goals.
Tough Conversations
Crucial Conversations
This book provides the essentials when it comes to having tough conversations. There is foundational work you need to do to prepare yourself for hard conversations and have them actually go well…this is the book for that.
Radical Candor
Having a culture of feedback in your business, the workplace, or even in your everyday life sets you apart from the rest. Learn how to give and receive feedback in a direct and respectful manner.
Personal Growth
Compound Effect
Along the lines of Darren Daily’s motto, “#BetterEveryDay”, the Compound Effect goes into detail about what one small, mundane action can do when you compound it over time. If you want to leverage your time, money, and productivity you have to read this book.
Darren Daily Link
#BetterEveryDay…that’s the focus on Darren Hardy’s “Darren Daily” quick video. Each weekday, Darren provides thought provoking insight on all topics surrounding leadership. I watch this first thing in the morning, EVERY morning. Help prime your mind each morning with how to win the day and be better every day.
Growth Mindset
What Got You Here Wont Get You There
If you’re a good leader, you already possess the qualities that got you where you are today. Read this book if you are ready to reach the next level of success.
Creating Powerful Moments
In leadership, people are the most important. Period. To be a great influencer, persuader, and leader people must connect with the experience you give them. The book Creating Powerful Moments helps you determine when, where and how to leave people feeling wowed.
How to Communicate with People Different From You
DISC Info link
Communication is the easiest way to get your message across but the hardest thing to do effectively. Learning your own communication and how it relates to communicating with others who are different from you will go a long way when you understand D.I.S.C.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
This book is an easy read, like a 101 class on Emotional Intelligence. If you are just starting out in learning about Emotional Intelligence or want to refresh in the basics, read this book.
Change Management
Who Moved My Cheese
A short but very effective story about how we react to changes to our environments will help you see changes in life in a whole new way.
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