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Pat's Power Points - Volume 1, Issue 9, June 2008 In conclusion, the remaining qualities of a true, passionate leader..... 
Hi everyone! Wow, where did the month of May go? June is here......have you made plans for your summer yet? Do it now or, before you know it, you will be saying: "Gee, it's September already and we didn't do half the things we wanted to!" Remember to live life by intent.......plan those mini-breaks, or major get-aways and create some great summer memories! Speaking of memories, I had the pleasure recently (while in Toronto on business) to have dinner with some friends from my World Tour travels. I had the good fortune to meet many wonderful people on these trips and it's great to stay in touch. In the photo, you will see me with Carroll (Tour Director) and Ben (President, Travel Guild Inc.) and his wife, Sarah. Here is the last segment on "The Qualities of a True, Passionate Leader". I hope you have been enjoying, and applying, this information as much as I have! 11. Be Compassionate! People in the position of power often forget simple manners when it comes to delegating responsibilities to their subordinates. A great leader is respectful at all times and follows the platinum rule of giving all people unconditional love and acceptance regardless of whether they deserve it or whether they want it. It’s sometimes too easy to allow positional power to go to one’s head and when that happens, that person is no longer a leader, but instead a dictator. A genuine leader is one who is compassionate towards others. 12. Be Intuitive. In my experience, all the outstanding leaders I’ve known have a very keen sense of intuition. They listen to their “gut” feeling and are sensitive to when their body is telling them that something feels bad or doesn’t sit well with them and they don’t ignore it. Leaders combine their gut feeling with their experience to avoid the pitfalls that sometimes open up underneath an organization at any time. 13. Be a Mentor. A great leader does not only see people as they are, they see people as how they could be. A dictator holds his people down and prevents growth, while a leader knows the value of developing his people and enhancing their potential. A true leader encourages his team to take on new responsibilities and to grow and learn because that investment in the personal growth of their team will pay off substantially in the future. 14. Be Willing to Celebrate! Many managers get caught up with trying to be professional by not celebrating enough. Celebration delivers positive energy and recognition to their teams for an effort well-done. Make a big deal about achievements as if your team had just won the Super Bowl or the World Cup. Celebrations are an important tool for motivation. Conclusion The path towards living a life of significance demands that you become an exceptional leader. Start working on building your leadership qualities as I have outlined here and never stop building on those skills for the rest of your living days. The better a leader you become, the more people will hear and follow your message and the greater positive change you can influence on the world as part of your legacy. As Major General Perry M. Smith (Ret. USAF) once said, “All leaders must work hard to build the future, for that is where they and their people will spend the rest of their lives.” Copyright © 2007 Tristan Loo. All rights reserved.info@synergyinstituteonline.com Next time: "Summertime.....and the learning is easy!" (For our new readers, I welcome you. I invite you to visit my website (www.patmussieux.com) for previous issues of this newsletter.)
1. In the book, "Leadership Gurus Speak Out!", my chapter ("Chart Your Course") has lots of great information, tips and techniques on becoming a leader. Visit my website: www.patmussieux.com to order your copy today! This book is a great gift for some of your aspiring young leaders. 2. Each August, I attend an amazing Leadership Summit that is hosted by Willow Creek Church in Chicago. It is called "The Leadership Summit" and is scheduled for August 7 and 8, 2008. You can get information at www.willowcreek.com/events. If you live in London, Ontario, Canada, details are available from my church, Forest City Community Church (www.fccc.ca). I highly recommend this Summit! Register now! It is a life-changing event. "Pat is a motivational speaker, coach, trainer and author. If you are planning a conference, staff in-service or require coaching services for you and/or your managers, Pat is the person to contact: pat@patmussieux.com " Pat is an effective executive coach. The linking of focused dialogue with her depth of corporate experience brought true change in those areas of leadership development I was pursuing." Keith Taylor Senior Pastor
1. Now that you read about the qualities of a true, passionate leader, it's time to set some goals to become one! Print the last 3 issues of this e-newsletter (visit my website: www.patmussieux.com for past issues) and set some goals for each area of leadership. Be intentional about your professional growth. 2. Check out www.privatejettours.ca and come travel the world with me. Life is short; do it now! It is the trip of a lifetime and if I can do it, you can do it too! E-mail my friend Ben (in photo above) for more details: tgimail@idirect.ca You can visit my website to link to my travel blog. The photos and the stories are bound to get you dreaming! |
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