Have you ever been in the middle of a response to a crisis that turned out to not be a crisis after all? Have you ever had to go to extraordinary efforts to pull together information or provide a defense for a situation that did not really happen? Did it feel like a full emotion response to a false alarm?

In this video I will do a 2 minute summary of the blog post “Full Emotion False Alarm” on SkipGilbert.com. Join me as we take time to review a few pointers on becoming a more effective leader.

Making a Difference

Do you ever wonder if the fruit of your efforts make a difference? Have you ever felt that you were shouting something of great importance, but nobody was listening? Have you ever been discouraged because you know the solution, but nobody seems to recognize you as an authority? I know I have and I still encounter that feeling on a regular basis.

Many years ago, I was exposed to a simple story that to this day helps me put my expectations in perspective and reminds me why I need to keep going. It helps me keep my perspective even when it seems nobody is listening or I question if what I am doing makes a difference.

In this video I will do a 2 minute summary of the blog post “Making a Difference” on SkipGilbert.com. Join me as we take time to review a few pointers on becoming a more effective leader.

Keep Thinking: Thoughts for Success

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As leaders we are faced with many challenges, not the least of which are staying motivated and moving forward. The steady drumbeat of everyday activity tends to rob us of our optimism and causes us to question our capability. Occasionally, we need to regain our perspective by taking a step back to refresh and reexamine our thoughts and approaches.

As smart leaders we know it is essential that we continue to learn. We know we benefit when we take the opportunity to evaluate our surroundings and incorporate the new learnings into our knowledgebase. We have come to understand the value of taking time to review the key principles and experiences that have led to our current success.

A Healthy Perspective

When are we at our best, when we are tired, irritable, sluggish or well rested, energized and feeling good about ourselves? The answer is obvious, when we are rested, energized and feeling good about ourselves. So how can we best take care of ourselves to ensure our peak performance?

In this video I will do a 2 minute summary of the blog post “Healthy Perspective” on SkipGilbert.com. Join me as we take time to review a few pointers on becoming a more effective leader.

Pay Attention

4 Tips for enhancing team engagement:

Pay Attention

“The secret to engaging our people is to pay attention.” — Skip Gilbert

Is our team truly engaged in their work? Do they see their efforts producing success in our organization or are they just putting in their time? Are they contributing with all of their creativity and energy or just doing what they are told? Do they believe we are headed in the right direction? Do they feel appreciated for their contributions? Do they have confidence in their leader? The success of our organization and leadership may be defined by how the members of our teams answer these questions.

In this video I will do a 2 minute summary of the blog post “Pay Attention” on SkipGilbert.com. Join me as we take time to review a few pointers on becoming a more effective leader.

Servant-Leader

Are we leaders or rulers? Do we lead by telling others what to do or support the needs of those producing results? As a leader when we view the hierarchy of our organization, do we see ourselves sitting at the top or bottom of the pyramid?

In this video I will do a 2 minute summary of the blog post “Servant-Leader” on SkipGilbert.com. Join me as we take time to review a few pointers on becoming a more effective leader.

 

Introducing Take 2 !

Welcome to a new feature on SkipGilbert.com. Take 2 ! is a new video feature on skipgilbert.com. It will feature a brief overview or additional information on my previous blog entry. At times I may include other topics of interest or announcements. We are all looking for ways to be informed and save time. These videos will be a maximum of two minutes in length and packed with information to make the best use of your time. Join me on these videos and let’s pursue Excellence together. Be sure to follow me at skipgilbert.com.