Posts Tagged ‘inspiration’
6 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn Over Lunch
Might I suggest you take a lunch away from the office this week. Put away the cell phone and any other distractions and just spend some time observing. Why? Well, you never know what leadership lessons you can learn from a change of venue. One afternoon, I stepped away from the office and walked to…
Read More010. Making the Most of What You Have with Jamie Andrew
In this episode, Jamie Andrew joins Patrick in the lab. Jamie is an exceptional mountaineer, runner, and triathlete. He is also a quadruple amputee. Don’t miss the chance to hear Jamie’s story and learn how you can become a better leader through the choices you make. Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker, global leadership…
Read MoreHow is Your Negotiation Approach Working for You?
Whether you recognize it or not, you negotiate everyday. It can be in small ways: – who will work what schedule this week – what project tasks you own – where you eat dinner with friends It can be in big ways too: – how much you will pay for your next car – will…
Read More4 Keys to Winning When You are an Underdog
At some point, we all find ourselves in the position of underdog with the odds stacked against us. It’s during those times that we can benefit for doing 4 key things. This tool explains each key through a series of questions designed to take you from underdog to top dog. Here’s a PDF tool that…
Read MoreHow to Drop a Few Nonproductive Tasks
Use this flowchart to think through your habits and consider dropping a few nonproductive practices. As you complete each of the seven steps on the chart, simply check them off as complete. Here’s a PDF version to download and use. [restrict] [/restrict] Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker, global leadership consultant, and The Wall…
Read MoreResume Words that Work
If you are working on your resume, might we suggest you keep this tool handy? It provides 172 resume words that work. Download a PDF version below. [restrict] [/restrict] Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker, global leadership consultant, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. Patrick is an Associate…
Read More6 Behaviors of a Successful Protégé
You found yourself a mentor; here’s how to ensure you are a successful protégé. After all, it isn’t just a one-way street. It takes two to have a successful mentoring relationship. Here’s a tool to get you started. Below is a downloadable version of the tool. [restrict] [/restrict] Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker,…
Read More6 Ways to be Invaluable at Work
How well are you doing at making yourself invaluable at work? Here are six ways to get you there. [restrict] [/restrict] Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker, global leadership consultant, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. Patrick is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University with a thriving leadership…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Core Competencies
Use this tool to get to thinking about your core competencies and the unique value that you bring to your work. [restrict] [/restrict] Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker, global leadership consultant, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. Patrick is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University with a…
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