- - Validation Is Asking the Right Questions - We conduct surveys with the wrong questions and are not looking for data. We are mostly looking for a validation of our idea, position, or plan. I meet many leaders in the concept stage for a propose...

- - “We should not judge people by their peak of excellence, but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.” ― Henry Ward Beecher - Leaders Are Constantly Working on Skills For Nonprofit Leaders:

- - Any idea that’s held in the mind and emphasized, that’s either feared or revered will begin at once to clothe itself in the most convenient and appropriate physical form that’s available. - Andrew Carnegie (to Napoleon Hill) -

- - Today's resource: - A facilitation tool for solving problems Problem Solving Is a Process, Not a Snap Decision Few leaders or teams really understand how to create a process to develop lasting resolutions for problems.

We all do things that we wish we had not done. Those are usually called “Learning Experiences,” unless the event creates a catastrophic backlash or questions the leader’s integrity. - We can use whatever words we want to use, however,

- - Leaders Lead for a Position of Power Myth It’s the BOSS syndrome. It’s not effective. Your position and title is not enough to motivate others to follow you. It’s like when your mom said “Because I’m the parent”,

- The Law of the Lid Your leadership is like a lid or a ceiling on your organization. Your church or business will not rise beyond the level your leadership allo...

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. - John F. Kennedy - Removing the Barriers to Success - When I work with leaders, I find repetition of some of the same issues. The issues are mostly of our own causing.

The myths that we have been told or that we tell ourselves. Basically, this is about what leadership isn't! - The leadership myths: - The Myth of Position - It's not about being the boss. We tell our selves that we can't do much since we are not at...

Interview with Cheryl Snapp Conner

Interview with Bill Stierle

Interview with Justin Recla

Hugh: Hey, this is Hugh Ballou. My guest today is Gaydon Leavitt. His friends call him G. G, I hope I can call you that. I am your friend, right? Gaydon: Absolutely. Hugh: I met G recently, and I was just blown away by the level of his expertise in m...

Good intentions - Defines scope of responsibilities - most don't really do this they only are a list of tasks and limit responsibilities setting up silos and puts people into a “box" - but gets outdated almost as soon as it’s completed

Life is divided into three terms – that which was, which is, and which will be. Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present, to live better in the future. ...

Life is divided into three terms - that which was, which is, and which will be. Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present, to live better in the future. - William Wordsworth - Profit is not about the money.

Conducting High Performance Meetings Hugh Ballou Conducting High Performance Meetings Is Like Conducting a Symphony Orchestra Conducting a mediocre rehearsal sets the stage for a mediocre performance. A skilled orchestra or choir conductor knows tha...

Jeff Magee's credentials are significant. He is a Certified Speaking Professional, a Certified Management Consultant, and a Certified Professional Direct Marketer. He has been recognized as one of the "Ten Outstanding Young Americans" (TOYA) by the U.S.

Cal Turner received his B.A., cum laude, from Vanderbilt University in 1962. Following his graduation from Vanderbilt, Mr. Turner served for more than three years as an officer in the United States Navy. I...

The story of how Make a Wish Foundation as started by Frank Shankwitz.

Interview with David Stanley Hugh: This is Hugh Ballou. Today, I am interviewing David Stanley. David, you and I have known each other about ten years. David: It has been a while. How are you doing today? Hugh: I’m doing great.

Ed Krow is the Talent Transformation Expert for businesses looking to achieve 8 figure growth. He delivers captivating, high-energy keynote presentations that challenge the traditional model of HR and prepare decision makers for motivating their people...

Berny Dohrman, Founder and Chairman of CEO Space remembers the work of his father, Alan Dohrman and talks about his own legacy of Cooperative Capitalism with CEO Space.

Hugh Ballou interviews author, coach, and seminar leader, Dr, Roberta Gilbert, MD on her work with Murry Bowen.

Unblocking ourselves starts with knowing ourselves. This 2-part session is about knowing self through the work of Murry Bowen, who created a very useful and relevant leadership system. Here's part 2. Here's the transcript: About Murry Bowen