Each week there are new leadership challenges that every leader faces. They face challenges to succeed and produce desired results for their clients and superiors. Because the demands are so strong, I am always looking at ways to do things better and more effectively. The weekly top 5 leadership posts below give pointers on how to help you, as the leader, succeed in addition to your followers.
How To Choose Not To Be Offended by Jeremy Statton
Has anyone ever offended you?
Reasons to find offense surround us. Bosses. Employees. Presidential candidates. Religions. Kentucky Wildcat fans.
Offense seems to be an obligation. A natural response to someone else. When we see things that we do not like, we feel we have no choice but to become upset. And express it adamantly.
We view our response as outside of our hands. We are only reacting to others.
Brandon’s Thoughts
When you choose to be offended you must understand that it is a choice within your control. No one can force you to be offended. As leaders, you should grow tough skin and be willing to take criticism. If you get offended every time you receive criticism, you are not cut out for leadership. Leaders must take criticism as an opportunity to learn from past experiences. [Read more…] about Weekly Top 5 Leadership Posts