Lead like Churchill

Winston Churchill was a renowned leader who guided his country through one of its darkest times, World War II. His leadership style is often cited as one of the reasons for his success, and many leaders myself included look to Churchill as a model for their own leadership. In this article, I will explore some of the key traits and behaviors that characterized Churchill's leadership style, and how you can incorporate them into your own leadership.

Have a clear vision

One of Churchill's most important traits was his ability to articulate a clear vision for his country, even in the face of adversity. He understood that in order to inspire and motivate people, he needed to have a clear goal in mind and be able to communicate it effectively. As a leader, it's essential to have a clear vision for your organization and to communicate it to your team in a way that inspires and motivates them.

Be a great communicator

Churchill was a master of communication, and he used his skills to rally his country during its darkest days. He knew how to use words to inspire, motivate, and persuade, and he was able to get his message across to people in a way that resonated with them. As a leader, it's important to be a great communicator, to be able to articulate your vision clearly, and to inspire your team to work towards your shared goals.

Lead by example

Churchill led by example, and he expected his team to do the same. He was known for his tireless work ethic, his courage, and his resilience, inspiring those around him to follow his lead. As a leader, it's important to lead by example, to set the tone for your team and to show them what you expect from them. When you model the behavior you want to see in your team, you create a culture of excellence that can help your organization achieve its goals.

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“Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm”

- Winston Churchill

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Embrace failure

Churchill was not afraid to fail, and he understood that failure was a natural part of the learning process. He embraced his mistakes and used them to learn and grow, while encouraging his team to do the same. As a leader, it's important to embrace failure, to learn from your mistakes, and to use them as an opportunity to improve. When you create a culture that accepts failure as a natural part of the learning process, you create an environment where people feel empowered to take risks and innovate.

Stay focused

Churchill was known for his unwavering focus, even in the face of overwhelming odds. He never lost sight of his vision for his country, and he remained committed to his goals even when things looked bleak. As a leader, it's important to stay focused, to remain committed to your goals, and to stay the course even when things get tough. When you stay focused, you inspire your team to do the same, and you create an environment where everyone is working towards a shared vision.

In conclusion, Winston Churchill was an exceptional leader who left a lasting impact on the world. His leadership style was characterized by his ability to articulate a clear vision, communicate effectively, lead by example, embrace failure, and stay focused. As a leader, you can incorporate these traits and behaviors into your own leadership style, to inspire and motivate your team to achieve Eudimonia.

Following Through and Following Up 2 Sides of the Same Coin

Those of us who spent our youthful years playing sports have surely heard a coach or two say “FOLLOW THROUGH!” Whether we were playing baseball, following through after hitting a pitch, continuing the swing of a golf club after striking the ball off the tee or trying to perfect the spin when passing a football, a key part to being successful was how well we followed through. While we probably didn’t realize it at the time, with those two words, our coaches were teaching us a lifelong lesson and sharing the key to being successful in everything we do.

We are all leaders in one capacity or another, the degree to which we are able to consistently follow through on our goals, commitments and tasks will ultimately determine just how successful we become. While it is often easier said than done and requires a certain level of self-discipline, the process of following through is the best way to ensure we see our goals, commitments and tasks to their conclusion.

In leading ourselves and others it is important to understand following through is only one part of our responsibility, following up being the second part. Following through and following up are two sides of the same coin. Although the concept of following through may seem different from the concept of following up, they are in fact very closely related. Following through helps us as individuals reach our goals and be successful, following up helps those we lead reach their goals and be successful. Following through helps us and those we lead stay on track in the moment or immediate future. Following up helps ensure we and those we lead remain on track and stay on track until reaching our intended outcome. Following through builds trust in ourselves but also those who we’ve made commitments to. Following up demonstrates the long term commitment to the successful outcomes of our own objectives and those of the people we lead.

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Diligent follow-up and follow-through will set you apart from the crowd and communicate excellence.

John Maxwell

The Strangest Secret

In the world today, we’re drowning in information, but starving for wisdom. While the tools we use in our daily lives continue to change with advances in technology, the principles of success remain the same. In this episode, Brian introduces us to “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale, which was the first spoken word recording to sell more than a million copies. Earl explains how your thoughts determine your success, particularly if paired with a goal. You’ll learn why only 5 percent of people succeed, ways to overcome the plateau of security and how to put what you’ve learned into action in 30 days. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to harness your thoughts and change them for good.

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Success will always be measured by the quality and quantity of the service you render. No person can become rich without enriching others first. You will always get back what you put out.

6 steps to reaching success

1. Set yourself a definite goal

2. Quit running yourself down

3. Don’t think about why you can’t be successful, think about why you can be

4. Trace your attitudes

5. Write down what type of person you want to become

6. Act the part you want to become

Have the courage to change and pay the price of becoming the person you want to be, it’s not nearly as difficult as living an unsuccessful life. We can change our life by changing our attitude.

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