Have you ever had a hard time getting people to follow your lead? Or, have you struggled to make the impact you wanted to make in the lives of others? Or, have you wondered what you can do to become a better leader? If you have ever had these struggles, questions, or other leadership challenges, you have come to the right place!
Welcome to Leadership Done Right!
I am glad you are here to learn about leadership! Great leadership skills are not learned overnight; they are learned through study, hard work, and practice. Here at Leadership Done Right, my goal is to help you learn what it takes to be the great leader you are meant to be.
There are many aspects of leadership ranging from supervising or managing small groups of people day-to-day, to leading large multinational companies as the CEO. Leaders are in business, politics, sports, education, non-profit organizations, etc. They are found in all organizations and every walk of life. Each leader has a different amount of responsibility and faces different challenges, but the principles to being a great leader are the same.
At Leadership Done Right, you will learn about the following topics:
Fundamental Qualities of Great Leaders
Here at Leadership Done Right, we will take a deep look at the qualities of great leadership. Some of those qualities include honesty, integrity, authenticity, bravery, commitment, confidence, dedication, discipline, faith, focus, initiative, knowledge, patience, perspective, purpose, respect, and vision.
The following are some of my favorite articles on this topic:
- Five Qualities To Help You Earn Respect As A Leader
- How To Lose The Trust Of Those You Lead
- 10 Lessons Learned From Leadership Examples
Practical Leadership Skills
In addition to fundamental leadership qualities, it is important to know practical leadership skills. At Leadership Done Right, you will find practical leadership skills you can implement to improve and be more effective.
Some of the practical leadership skills will include generating influence, creating effective change, developing a vision, setting organizational goals, running effective meetings, and effectively handling adversity.
The following are some of my favorite articles on this topic:
- Running Effective Meetings – 8 Keys to Run Effective Meetings
- 10 Steps To Make Effective Change
- How To Set SMART Goals
Leadership in the News
One of the best ways to learn effective leadership techniques is to study and observe the examples of others. At Leadership Done Right, we will look at leaders in the news that succeed and fail. We will then analyze what behaviors or views led to specific outcomes.
Since there are many types of leaders in all walks of life, we will look at leaders in a variety of different roles. The following are some of my favorite articles on this topic:
- If You Visualize It Will It Happen?
- The Risks Of Promoting Without Giving Raises
- Having A New Perspective On Leadership
Personal Development
To be a successful leader, you must focus on your own personal development before you can help others become the leaders they are meant to be. That requires obtaining knowledge, setting personal goals, and making changes so you are prepared and able to make a difference in the lives of others.
Some of the personal development topics addressed will include the importance of reading good books, setting and achieving goals, creating an effective personal development morning routine, and taking steps today to develop the leadership qualities you want.
The following are some of my favorite articles on this topic:
- The Leadership Benefits Of Daily Meditation
- Why Humility Is A Leadership Strength
- Effectively Communicate With Writing Skills
My Biography
My Professional and Educational Background
My name is Brandon W. Jones. I’m a seasoned professional in leadership, business management, engineering, and project management. I’ve gained experience through hard work, dedication, and an unrelenting drive for success.
I am a leader through study and practice. I earned my master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the University of Nevada–Reno and have successfully led teams through projects, challenges, process and procedural changes, etc. I’ve also helped teams embrace and achieve difficult goals and set visions for the future.
In addition to my leadership and business background, I have a strong technical background. I earned my bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University-Idaho and have spent most of my career in engineering and engineering management.
Why I Write About Leadership
I am passionate about leadership because leaders change the world. Their actions positively or negatively impact people’s lives depending on how they conduct themselves and the choices they make.
As a leader, I have experienced successes and failures. Those experiences helped me learn what works and what does not.
On Leadership Done Right, I share tips, tricks, and techniques you can implement to learn from my successes and failures. I write about those lessons so you don’t have to go through my experiences to become a great leader.
A Little About Me
Family is the most important thing in my life. I have been married to my wife, Cassie, since 2007. We have three wonderful children.
In my free time, I enjoy following and playing sports, doing anything outdoors (hiking, fishing, camping, skiing, running, rollerblading, etc.), reading, and spending time with my family. I am also a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a two-year mission when I was 19 years old to New York, New York.
Conclusion
Here at Leadership Done Right, my goal is to help you learn what you need to do to become the great leader you are meant to be! If you have questions, need further clarification, or just like to share your insight on a particular topic discussed on Leadership Done Right, please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. I love having conversation through comments because it allows everyone to learn from each other.
Also, if you have special requests for posts on particular topics, please feel free to email me at BrandonWJones@LeadershipDoneRight.com. I read each email I receive and do my best to respond to your requests in a timely manner.
Once again, welcome to Leadership Done Right! I hope you enjoy!