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“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” — Albert Einstein

The Renew Leadership Blog is designed to help people lead effectively in all areas of life.

Showing Thanks and Appreciation

by Ben McDonald

It is that time of year that people remember what they are thankful for and to most of us it is the best time of the year. For whom should you be thankful for and show appreciation? There can be a long list – customer, suppliers, family, friends, and so on. But, as...

Understanding Leadership Levels

by Ben McDonald

I recently heard Brandon Wright on his excellent radio program, Wright Stuff Radio (www.wrightstuffradio.com), talk about leadership being a component of the responsibilities a leader has at 4 different levels – Self Leadership, Family Leadership, Community...

4 Ways to Promote Team Unity

Team unity drives results. A leader’s behavior either promotes unity or division. Consider these 4 behaviors to promote team unity and reap the benefits:

7 Steps to Creating Leadership Development Programs

by Ben McDonald

When it comes to developing effective leadership development programs the process is important for small and large groups alike. The steps below outline this proven process. 1. What is the perceived need? Different people perceive the need...

3 Ways to Reduce Stress on Vacation

Vacations are a time to reduce stress and get recharged so that on return you can be more productive. Learn how to disconnect and give yourself and your family a gift – you!

3 Behaviors to Authentically Lead Teams

Have you ever been to a meeting the boss has called and asked the entire team to come up with solutions to solve a problem, make something function better, or make an important decision; then, only to find out at the end of the meeting the boss has already pre-determined the solution the team will implement? Unfortunately, this is common behavior observed in the workplace. What are the possible reasons behind this behavior and what are 3 behaviors leaders can incorporate to authentically lead teams?

5 Leadership Lessons from Football

by Ben McDonald

Boise State 84 – University of Tennessee Martin 14!!!! No, that was not the final score, but it easily could have been. Boise State (BSU) played their second and third-string players much of the second half. Had the starters stayed in, even through the third quarter,...

#1 Strategy to Increase Leadership Effectiveness

by Sidney McDonald

There are a variety of methods used for training leaders with billions of dollars spent annually. According to the American Society for Training and Development 2012 State of Industry Report, $87.5 billion was spent in 2011 on internal employee training. With this...

Ben & Sidney McDonald - Leadership

by Wright Stuff Radio | 580kido.com

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The Leadership Compass: Mapping Your Leadership Direction

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