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Click here for a movie trailer that may very well change your life. The Glow Project features 14 women and their stories of how they found their glow, or what kept them going during tough times.
These women are powerful leaders and their stories are inspiring. Glow is referred to in the movie as that place that inspires you, keeps you going, your internal knowing.
To me, glow is the same as using my intuition, being in the flow, working in my highest purpose, connecting with Divine spirit.
The trailer is only a few minutes long – enjoy!
Some things defy words.
Click The Universe for stunningly beautiful photos from the Hubble telescope.
What does this have to do with leadership?
Somedays we need an outside perspective.
“The important thing is that in 20 years, those boys know that they didn’t leave anything on the table. They played their hearts out.” — Herb Brooks, coach of 1980 U. S. Olympic Hockey team that won the gold medal (as quoted in the movie, “Miracle”)
As the Olympics approach, I am excited about the stories of the people. The triumphs and defeats, the power and the celebration. The emotions and the energy.
The Olympic athletes put everything on the line for a brief few seconds or minutes of their competition. It’s a fascinating study of performance, commitment, dedication and personal strength.
One of my favorite movies is “Miracle” about the 1980 United States Men’s Hockey team that beat the Russians to win the gold. It was truly a miracle as the Russians dominated the world in the sport at that time.
Herb Brooks, the U. S. coach, reinvented the way the U. S. team played hockey. He looked at hockey in a whole new way. Then he engaged the hearts and minds of the players. He evoked their commitment to the team and the possibility that they could win gold.
A true leader reaches to the hearts of the people they lead. Herb Brooks demanded long hours of practice, new ways of thinking, performance beyond any current expectations, new ways of playing. The team wouldn’t have won, however, if he didn’t win their hearts and commitment throughout the long hours of practice and preparation. Â
As a leader, we may get caught up in the goals of reaching targets, being on time, meeting the budget, keeping customers happy, innovations, change and trying to have a sense of balance in our lives.
Your team is essential to winning. Whether you are an entrepreneur that outsources work to your team or a corporate executive overseeing a large division or company, your team pulls you through.
Win their hearts and loyalty to gain their commitment. You’ll be amazed at what they will do for you.
A recent article in the Jobs section of the Dallas Morning News caught my eye – Expand your marketing from boomers to Gen YÂ by Mildred Culp, a workplace expert. She gives timely advice to make your services relevant to more than just baby boomers.
Just as we must learn how to market more effectively to Gen Y (born 1985 and later, sometimes referred to as Millennials,) and Gen X , these young people are the leaders of the future. How do you adapt your leadership style to these generations who have different attitudes, behaviors and values?
Whether you are marketing to Gen Y or leading Gen Y, understand the fundamentals of their makeup. Their attitudes are influencing and changing the workplace so we need to pay attention and nurture them, rather than try to make them adapt to who we think they need to be.
Some tips to lead Gen X and Gen Y:
- Honor their personal goals and values
- Get smart on social networking. Notice how many young kids spend time at dinner with their parents and in social situations texting their friends.
- Do your part to go green or save energy. Some baby boomers and WWII generation refuses to believe that we are in danger, although that is quickly shifting. To relate to this group, you must be environmentally conscious.
- Be civic-minded. They are the most community-oriented generation we’ve had since before WWII.
- Most importantly, be authentic and genuine with them. The world they are growing up in demands them to hone their ability to understand what is real and not real, what is fake and what is genuine. Be honest and upfront and you will build a better relationship with them.
How do you be more effective leading this generation? My best advice is to find a Gen X or Gen Y to mentor.