by LCC Computers | Aug 25, 2016 | Character, Culture, Faith
People with integrity have clear and pure motives. They do what they say they are going to do, and they live by those commitments. If they promise something they cannot fulfill, they always let the other people know why the ball was dropped and what will be done to...
by LCC Computers | Aug 18, 2016 | Character, Faith, Leadership
A vision is a dream with wheels. It will take you wherever you choose. The key is to continuously make sure you are heading in the direction of your destination and to navigate the course to get there. The reason so few people reach their visions/destinations is that...
by LCC Computers | Aug 11, 2016 | Character, Culture, Leadership
Money alone will not attract and keep great employees. Drawing the right people for our organizations begins with our leadership and more specifically, our character. People will not follow and work with a person of poor character. I have found that the 48 Lodestar...
by LCC Computers | Aug 4, 2016 | Faith, Leadership
The best decision makers have a strategy and a procedure to follow. They ask great questions in order to get the right answers. When we find ourselves needing to make an important decision, we should make a list of steps that will allow us to identify priorities,...
by LCC Computers | Jul 28, 2016 | Character, Culture, Faith, Leadership
Some years ago, I read a small leadership book, “The Way of the Shepherd” by Dr. Kevin Leman and William Pentak. It talks about the following basic leadership principles: 1. Know the condition of your flock: “Your People.” 2. Discover the shape of your sheep: “who...
by LCC Computers | Jul 21, 2016 | Character, Faith
Worry is doubting that we, the people we lead, or the God we serve are capable of bringing about good outcomes from bad situations. When we worry and fret, it zaps us of our creative and resourceful thinking, and we begin to lose hope. Worry is like sand in the gears,...
by LCC Computers | Jul 15, 2016 | Character, Culture, Leadership
“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth, or to step back into safety.” -Abraham Maslow During a Lodestar Character Connection group on Initiative, I was surprised to hear how many people in the group said that they were...
by LCC Computers | Jul 7, 2016 | Character, Culture, Leadership
The Lodestar Character Connection groups are designed to provide a template for a culture that fosters compassion, empathy, and good, solid character. Taking time to speak into the lives of the people on your team shows that you value them. Teaching the 48 Lodestar...
by LCC Computers | Jun 30, 2016 | Character, Culture
Focus is an essential tool in life. The things we focus on influence how we grow and develop. Concentrating on many things causes busyness, over commitment, and chasing after things that do not help us reach our goals. We do this because we do not want to let others...
by LCC Computers | Jun 23, 2016 | Character, Leadership
Communicating effectively with your team or your family requires developing relationships and personal connections. Communication is a two-way street, and when someone feels heard and understood, they are more likely to be authentic in their communication. Empathy is...
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