Posts Tagged ‘motivation’
010. 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 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 this Element of Leadership Can Overcome Your Lack of Resources
It’s the essence of leadership to be passionate. There is a science of leadership, but it’s secondary to the hunger and thirst to make a difference, to make a contribution that matters. If you are not passionately engaged in your work, you might ask yourself why. If others are not passionately engaged, it’s essential to…
Read MoreHow a Civil Rights Run Teaches Us that One Thing Can Drive Motivation
A few months ago, my daughter asked me if I would run a half marathon with her. I agreed, knowing that I would relish the opportunity to train and run the 13.1-mile race together. The weekend that we chose for the race proved to have events in several cities within driving distance of our homes…
Read MoreHow USWNT Coach Jill Ellis’ Response to Criticism Can Inform You as a Leader
U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) coach Jill Ellis has had more than her share of criticism and second-guessing over the years. Here are a few recent examples: SBNation declared that although the USWNT is extremely talented, the team “is barreling towards the World Cup with no idea what it should look like. It’s concerning.” The…
Read More6 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 a local…
Read More001. Cleaning up your management mess with WSJ bestselling author Scott Miller
Let’s face it; as a leader we all make messes. The dynamic and engaging Scott Miller joins Patrick in the leadership lab to discuss how he has turned in messes into success AND how you can do the same with yours. Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker, global leadership consultant, and The Wall…
Read MoreTiger Wins the 2019 Masters, Don’t Miss This Key Leadership Lesson
Tiger Woods just did what many had thought he would never accomplish. He won the Master’s Tournament, again. I just read an article about the clubs he carried in his golf bag this weekend. Yep, everything about Tiger is a story of interest. I learned that Woods used to use only a Scott Cameron putter…
Read MoreResearch Reveals 3 Keys to Motivating People at Work. How are You Doing?
Since the establishment of the first organization, leaders have always looked to motivate workers. Brute force, fear, intimidation, and other barbaric ‘motivational’ approaches dominated leadership tactics for much of history. Under those conditions, leaders treated people like cogs in a machine, at best, and in the very worst of situations revealed the most vile aspects…
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