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25 Lessons to Crisis-Proof Your Leadership in Uncertain Times
If anything, we should come out the pandemic wiser and savvier than when it all began…
Indeed, people now think, consume data and goods differently than before the pandemic.
Furthermore, there is a shift in the way people perceive leadership and their job.
No situation is permanent and to every negative situation, there are always lessons that every leader can use.
It serves to think about these unprecedented times as a way to grow, to learn and to strengthen your leadership.
Wondering what leaders can take away from these uncertain times?
Below are 10 lessons that will crisis-proof your leadership in uncertain times.
Leadership lessons for personal use
1. Protect your emotional, physical and mental health.
2. Value who you are and what you have.
3. Embrace solitude: the best company you can find is your own.
4. Live in the present.
5. Avoid worrying about the future and what others think of you.
6. Avoid competing and comparing yourself to others.
7. Make time for what is important.
8. Take time for self-reflection, to focus on yourself and to take care of yourself.
9. Start making decisions on your own term.
10. Avoid procrastinating and go after what you want because life is too short. The best time to start is now!
11. Don’t take yourself too seriously.
Leadership lessons for work
12. Learn as much as you can and leverage that knowledge for career advancement.
13. Stay in environments that will value you.
14. Avoid relying on one stream of income.
15. Realize that there is more to life than work.
Leadership lessons for life
16. Enjoy every single moment in life.
17. Everything is temporary. Whatever you are going through, it will pass.
18. Develop critical thinking and do your own research.
19. Pay attention to people’s actions because actions speaks louder than words.
20. Become emotionally disciplined. We cannot control what happens to us but we can control how we react to it.
21. Stay positive. We cannot predict the future but we can always hope for the best.
Leadership lessons for relationships
22. Treat everybody differently. Everybody is different and everybody learns at their own rate.
23. Apply the Golden Rule. The people you step on your way up are the people you will pass on your way down.
24. Choose your friends wisely and avoid taking anyone for granted.
25. Do your best to build strong and long-lasting relationships.
Last words of advice!
No matter what you have endured during these past few months, there is always room for improvement, opportunities to grow and to adjust to these uncertain times.
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30 Affirmations For Leaders After A Long Day
Some days, you achieve your goals and do everything that you want to do and an actual long day seems short…
Other days, you’ve given your best or you just have nothing to give. You feel like you’ve put in work but the day seems long and unproductive.
Other times, it’s have a hard time separating yourself from work.
In these moments, what you say to yourself can make you, break you, jump-start your day or end your day.
Wondering what are the best affirmations after a long day?
1. I let go of any accumulated stress.
2. I release this day.
3. I release any negative self-talk and beliefs.
4. I leave work at work.
5. Tomorrow is a new day.
6. Everyday is a new opportunity to succeed.
7. The solution will show up tomorrow.
8. I will not take anything personally.
9. I will not overwork myself.
10. I have given it my all.
11. I have put my best foot forward today.
12. I do my best every day.
13. I am open to learn.
14. I live in the present and look forward to my future.
15. I can do anything I set my mind to.
16. I am excited for tomorrow.
17. Rome was not built in one day.
18. I focus on what I can control.
19. I see obstacles as challenges and failures as an opportunity to grow.
20. I possess the knowledge to achieve my goal.
21. I trust myself and my abilities.
22. I make good use of my time.
23. I am in full control of my life.
24. I am my best asset.
25. I am allowed to rest.
26. I am allowed to recharge.
27. I make progress one step at a time.
28. I am proud of the progress that we have made so far.
29. I forgive myself for what I was not able to do today.
30. I forgive others for what they were not able to do today.
Last Words Of Advice!
What you allow in your mind can affirm you or negate you, especially after a long day.
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8 Perspective-Changing Quotes For Leaders To Reset
Resetting is waking up with a clear mindset, freed from the clutter of yesterday…
Resetting is also an opportunity to shift perspective, to see things with new eyes, to take things with a grain of salt, to get a fresh start, to pivot into something you’ve always wanted to do or be.
1. Be willing to be a beginner every single morning. – Meister Eckhart
2. Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. – Carl Bard
3. Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every sunrise begins with new eyes. – Richie Norton
4. We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come. – Joseph Campbell
5. I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written. – Juansen Dizon
6. Life is a progress, and not a station. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
7. I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become. – Carl Gustav Jung
8. A year from now you may wish you had started today. – Karen Lamb
Last Words Of Advice
Resetting does not necessarily mean starting over.
It means what was once a problem no longer is to you, whether the problem is existant or non existant.
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12 Things You Will Learn After Using Monday.com
Since 2020, the way we work has changed.
The way we want to go to work and our need to maintain a healthy work life balance has been solidified by the pandemic.
We require to work remotely.
We require to work somewhere that we believe in.
We require to work in a way that suits us and that allows better productivity.
However, companies are not always too comfortable with giving away all that autonomy and freedom to their teams.
Monday.com is a visual collaborative tool that help leaders and their teams increase productivity.
1. There are learning opportunities everywhere
Everyone is learning new ways to approach their work life and life itself.
With Monday.com, leaders and their teams can connect, build better trust and increase work productivity, even from a distance.
2. Anything can be solved with good organization
With Monday.com, I am able to centralize my work and my tools in one place.
I am also able to handle my projects from beginning to end.
3. Keep the work flowing
I get to collaborate at a distance and shape the workflow the way I want.
4. Delegate task
With Monday.com, I get to let go of some control and empower the team by delegating tasks.
5. See the bigger picture
This user-friendly tool allows me to shift perspective.
If you are in a difficult situation, you’ll be able to take a step back, get yourself together and revisit your plan.
6. Take a break from office politics
Office politics can be overwhelming.
They can take a toll on you and follow you home.
With Monday.com, take a breath and almost adhere more to a laissez-faire leadership style
7. Working remotely
Collaborative tools such as Monday.com, allow people to choose their hours as long as they pull their weight and to work at their own pace.
8. Track my performance
If you are like, you enjoy getting an overview of your progress and tracking your progress.
Then this app is made for you and cuts down your time computing KPI and numbers.
9. Track team performance
Every team member will want to show that they can do their jobs.
You will be able to see who is bitting off more than they can chew and not doing enough, not working in their area of strength.
10. Identify strength and weaknesses
You’ll be able to pay attention to the strengths and weaknesses of my teams, what they choose to focus on and their performances.
11. Identify blindspots
Monday.com sets you up to win.
Get to identify blindspots with the summary of tasks done and to do.
12. Get purposeful
You’ll get to focus on the essentials and make meetings more meaningful.
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63 Ways To Compliment A Leader
Now, taking a complient and giving a compliment is a challenge to some…
Giving a compliment to your team leader is whole art form.
Indeed, compliments are a tool that requires sincerity and can be beneficial to a team.
However, if this tool is overused it can easily corrode your credibility.
Wondering how to give a compliment to your team leader?
However, giving and taking compliments are a great to increase relationships in the workplace and to smoothen communication.
Compliments can also motivate, reward someone or give recognition.
Below, are a few professional compliments that can be used in the workplace.
You can also use them as affirmations for yourself and others.
1. I appreciate your honesty
2. I respect that
3. You are a good listener
4. I feel confident about your work
5. You have a healthy work life balance
6. You reach all your deadlines
7. Thank you for your sound advice
8. I am able to share my ideas here
9. Thank you for making this a safe place
10. You have a calming presence
11. You have strong boundaries
12. You are accurate
13. You know who you are
14. You are dedicated to your job
15. You include everyone on the team
16. You create team cohesion
17. You know how to explain very well
18. You are thoughtful about your work
19. You are insightful
20. You know your worth and the worth of your team
21. You take pride in your work
22. You are able to stand in someone else’s shoe
23. You are able to understand several points of view
24. You are able to quickly take position over an issue
25. You are able to see a problem from different angles
26. You make good decisions
27. You are a well of knowledge
28. You know how to explain yourself well
29. I respect your opinion over my work
30. You are resilient
31. You are resourceful
32. You have high standards and I appreciate that
33. I can’t believe you remember that
34. You always put your best foot forward
35. You are always improving
36. You are not afraid of taking risks
37. Your sense of humour is contagious to the whole team
38. You communicate clearly
39. You are generous of your time and energy
40. You put everyone at ease
41. You are passionate
42. Your drive motivates people put everyone at ease
43. You pay close attention to details
44. You improved my mindset
45. You have a way with words
46. You are not afraid of taking risks
47. You are unafraid of dissenting voices
48. You are inclusive
49. You are candid
50. You are charismatic
51. Your contribution to the project has made a difference
52. You have a strong work ethic
53. You’re great to work with
54. You are highly effective as a leader
55. You produce solid work
56. You are a role model
57. The project has been successful
58. We’ve met every single one of our goals
59. Congratulations on your success
60. You know how to roll up your sleeves
61. You did great work
62. Thank you for your help
63. Thank you!
Last Words Of Advice!
For your information, you just can’t say anything to anyone in the workplace.
So, take the time to gauge the leaders personality, their introversion and extroversion, and their ability to take and give a compliment.
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Quote Of The Week #264
5 Essential Skills For High Productivity
Productivity stays a keyword in leadership…
Productivity stays a keyword in the lives of people who wish to advance themselves in life.
Productivity consists in producing great efforts in a long or short amount of time that yields a great outcome.

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6 Leadership Books To Read Before The Year Ends
Leading others often starts with leading oneself…
Below are the 6 best leadership and self help books that you can read right now to develop your sense of direction, find your most authentic self and achieve your goals!
Wondering what are the best leadership books to read before this year comes to an end?
1. Grit By Angela Duckworth
Grit is nothing more than a combination of courage, passion and perseverance.
In her book Grit, Angela Duckworth interviews a series of leaders from all walks of life whose grit has helped them succeed and whose stories will surely inspire you.
2. How To Win Friends & Influence People By Dale Carnegie
In How To Win Friends & Influence People, Dale Carnegie gives practical advice on how to successfully attract people, convert their way of thinking towards our ideas, on how to be more confident, achieve more and reach your highest potential in life thanks to your relationships.
3. The Little Book Of Big Lies By Tina Lifford
In The Little Book Of Big Lies, Tina Lifford gives helpful advice for you to build up your inner self and shares fourteen real life stories to help you move on from trauma and your past.
4. Year Of Life By Shonda Rhimes
In her funny memoir Year Of Life, Shonda Rhimes shares her poignant life story and her journey towards personal success.
Throughout her book, she makes you laugh but also reflect on the power of saying yes, of continually staying positive and focused.
5. The Magic Of Thinking Big By David J. Schwartz
David J. Schwartz teaches us throughout The Magic Of Thinking Big to:
- Think big and set bigger than life goals.
- Overcome our fear of failure by actually accomplishing our goals.
- Fail forward and trust the process.
6. The Obstacle Is The Way By Ryan Holiday
In The Obstacle Is The Way, Ryan Holiday employs the lessons of Greek philosophy to help you see past your failures and obstacles.
He encourages you to persevere no matter what and to apply a certain stoicism to most of your life situations.
Last Words Of Advice!
Each one of these books demonstrate ways to achieve long term success, accomplish your dreams and figure out a solution to every single one of your problems.
To top it all off, these books also exhibit great examples of people who have remained optimistic and creative in the face of challenges.
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How to Win Friends & Influence People By Dale Carnegie
For some reason, successful leaders seem to know how to effectively handle people, to win friends and to influence people…
These leaders have built their entire life and professional career around people by following basic principles.
Wining Friends
Leaders understand that relationships can take you to the next level. Therefore, they tend to:
1. Avoid negative reviews
Leaders who are socially skilled avoid making complaints, condemning people, or manufacturing open and public criticism.
They understand that negative criticism generally breeds resentment.
Instead, they try to understand where the people are coming from.
2. Find out what the people really want
Most people care about their health, self-preservation, food, sleep, money, a craving for sincere appreciation and a desire for importance…
Furthermore, appreciation does not consist in giving cheap flattery but in honest appreciation.
If you tell me how you get your feeling of importance, I’ll tell you what you are. - Dale Carnegie Click To Tweet
3. Show people how to get what they want
To show people what they want and how to get it, leaders:
- Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the situation.
- Learn to see things from the other person’s point of view.
Influencing People
Influencing people is a basic and important skill in leadership.
That is why leaders who seek to increase their leadership:
1. Genuinely become interested in other people
They understand human nature, truly enjoy the interaction with people and do things for other people without any ulterior motives.
In addition, they remember people’s name, learn to smile and to be cheerful in their presence.
Indeed, smiling is contagious and can change an entire situation.
2. Become versed in the art of conversation
Being a great conversationalist starts by listening to people and encouraging people to talk about themselves.
Therefore, leaders find out the other person’s interest and start from there.
3. Obey the Golden Rule
Leaders observe the rules of human relationships.
As a consequence, they obey the Golden Rule and give unto others what we would have others give unto us.
4. Use diplomacy
To win people over to your way of thinking, they:
- Are diplomatic.
- Avoid arguments at all cost.
- Never tell a person that they are wrong.
- Consider the other person’s feelings, ideas and point of view.
- Show respect for another person’s point of view.
- Admit their wrongs and appeal to nobler motives.
- Admit their mistakes and talk about them.
- Don’t give direct orders but suggestions.
- Give people the opportunity to make decisions for themselves and to correct themselves.
- Don’t hurt people’s self-esteem and don’t diminish them in their own eyes
Review
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie aims to educate adults into building healthy relationships and climbing up the social ladder.
Dale Carnegie shares contemporaneous and pragmatic principles that serve as guidelines for leaders who wish to network and grow their social capital.
Most of these principles are essential to life as much as the business world and will increase your skill in human relationship.
However, Dale Carnegie promotes the praising or “sucking up” game and uses the term “friend” very loosely.
That is because most of the principles are geared towards the business world and most of his examples are taken from people who have successfully implemented these principles.
Unfortunately, praises don’t work on everybody and is not a solution to all problems.
Let me know below what you think about this book!
Favorite quote(s)
Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain – and most fools do.
But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.Hurting people not only does not change them, it is never called for.
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