Have you ever felt that your life is an unfinished puzzle and that you are constantly searching for the missing piece?…
I used to have that same feeling. Corporate, business, personal—a piece of the puzzle always seemed to be missing and wouldn’t you know it, it was the piece that I really needed to take me [...]
Archive for the ‘Leadership’ Category
Excerpt: How The Top 5% Think! – “Ability vs Desire”
Posted in Leadership, tagged fred sarkari, great leaders, great thinkers, principles of great leaders on October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Secret Behind A Leaders Mind
Posted in Leadership, tagged changing your outcome, fred sarkari, housing market in the states, land developers, leaders mind on June 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As the elevator opened she stood with a frown on her face and her shoulders shrugged. Her first comment was, “I am going to sell the place I am in, if you know anyone let me know. This market is horrible, no one is buying.”
Real Estate in the States. Billions of dollars lost. Developers going out [...]
Can I Live Without My Blackberry?
Posted in Business, Leadership, tagged addicted to blackberry, addicted to technology, blackberry, fred sarkari on June 7, 2008 | 14 Comments »
Technology can be our best friend as well as our worst enemy.
I remember when Paul walked in with his mini briefcase. We all sat there with amazement as he unzipped the case and plugged in the first Motorola cell phone into the power pack that lay within the brief case.
At that point in time only the [...]
5 Business Lessons To Live By That I Learned At The MBABC Trade Show
Posted in Leadership, tagged business lessons, fred sarkari, MBABC, motivational keynoe speaker, team work, working as a team on February 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I have been to so many conferences and events that I believed I had seen it all — from the greatest success to the worst chaos — but this particular show stood out from most. It touched my heart with some of the most valuable lessons I’ve ever learned.
As an attendee at a trade show, [...]
Leadership is about doing the right thing even when it’s…
Posted in Leadership, tagged doing the right thing, fred sarkari, leadership qualities and traits, motivational keynote speaker on February 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Leadership is about doing the right thing even when it’s…
Many of us would not readily admit to doing the wrong thing. We could, however, see our way clear to admit we did nothing. What is the difference between doing nothing and doing nothing wrong? Inaction is not the same as choosing to do what we [...]
Great Leaders Learn to Think Ahead but Act Now!
Posted in Leadership, tagged creating results in your business, fred sarkari, great leaders think ahead but act now, implementation, motivatinal keynote speaker on January 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Great Leaders Learn to Think Ahead but Act Now!
A friend of mine mentioned the other day that she had sprained her ankle when she stumbled down the stairs. “What were you doing?” I asked.
“Fishing in my purse for my keys.” Two minutes ahead, her mind was already on opening the door, not on taking [...]
The Starbucks Coach – 5 Critical Elements Every Coach Should Know
Posted in Leadership, tagged , coach, coaching staff, fred sarkari, motivational keynote speaker on December 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Two men sat in a coffee shop. One of them, Richard, was looking considerably happier than when he entered. He dug around in his briefcase while the other man sipped at his coffee.
Soon Richard produced a Blackberry and prodded it with enthusiasm. “Let’s make another appointment,” he said. “Then we can figure out how I [...]
Stop Trying To Create Your Purpose.
Posted in Leadership on November 11, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Stop Trying To Create Your Purpose.
It seems like everywhere we turn, every book we read and every conversation we have is linked to creating our purpose in life. As valuable as this word purpose is to our lives, it has been over used, devalued and misunderstood.
Everyone one of us is born with a [...]
Presentation Tips For Todays Leaders
Posted in Leadership, tagged leadership skills, motivational speaker, motivational speaker canada, presentation tips on October 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Presentations these days seem to be synonymous to success. Any position within any industry not only seems to require but at times demand the fearful skill of public speaking.
Awareness precedes change, in other words we cannot change anything in our lives without being aware of our present situation. Then the question [...]
Ben The Englishman
Posted in Leadership on September 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
He sprints up the mountain for 10 km. He hits that punching bag like it is his last punch and kick. He is the fastest and has the best conditioning of them all in the gym.
Part of being a true leader are not the speaches that you give, the carisma that you portray, the positions you have [...]
Leadership System for Success 6 of 6
Posted in Leadership on May 12, 2007 | 2 Comments »
SOP 5. Leaders Continuously Refine What They Know— Repetition
In order to take your business to the next level, it is not enough to just know what to do, but to consistently do what you know. The ability to repeat a calculated action plan will refine what you do, creating a more efficient process along the [...]
Leadership System for Success 5 of 6
Posted in Leadership on May 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Step 4 Leaders Know What It Takes. Leaders Implement an Action Plan
All of the preceding steps become null and void, unless you are willing to take action—action to start the journey, to occasionally re-assess that journey and to implement all the little steps that are needed to move you in the right direction.
Knowing what it [...]
Leadership System for Success 4 of 6
Posted in Leadership on May 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Step 3 Leaders Know Why They Want To Do It? Leaders Always Know Why?
Setting your destination is one of the easy steps. Knowing why you are committed to reaching that destination is more challenging.
You must remain true to your purpose, true to your values. A leader who combines their commitment with leadership traits, such as [...]
Leadership System for Success 3 of 6
Posted in Leadership on May 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Step 2: Leaders Know Where They Want to End Up — Leaders Know Their Destination
Microsoft, the leading software company has a motto, “Where do you want to go today?” The second thing all leaders have in common is they know where they want to go, they know what they want to achieve, and more [...]
Leadership System for Success 2 of 6
Posted in Leadership on May 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Here is the first step in creating success at anything in life. In fact without this step most can never move forward yet feel like they are working around the clock and going in circles.
Leaders Know What They Stand For—Awareness Precedes Change
I remember being at a client’s office building where I was asked to go [...]
5 Critical Elements Required in Order to Lead. Leadership System for Success 1 of 6
Posted in Leadership on May 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I can’t recall when I first heard the saying “Leaders are born, not made”. At first I really didn’t give it much thought. However as we continue through this journey known as life, we start to ponder on some of these things… well at least I do.
Does a doctor, after delivering a newborn [...]
Commitment is The Most Important Aspect Of a Leader
Posted in Leadership on May 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Commitment may be an intangible quality, but without a doubt, it is one of the most important aspects of a successful leader. What is even more apparent is that commitment starts with the smallest items that we do in our daily life. It is these small items that shape our character and makes the even [...]
Why Are They The Greatest Business Leaders?
Posted in Leadership on May 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“It takes time and patience to develop leadership, but the strength of organizations comes from sound training, positive leadership and a commitment to something greater than self.”
Retired U.S. Army General William F. Kernan,
Former NATO Allied Supreme Commander, Atlantic
I have often picked up tidbits of training information from military sources or books, simply because they represent [...]
Dynamite For Your Brain
Posted in Leadership on April 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We are all surrounded by greatness. I am fortunate today to have an individual visit my place that one day will be one of the greatest writers of our time.
I have known Nick Kossovan for over 10 years. Nick’s greatness is the skill of implanting thoughts and emotions into words on paper.
We just [...]
Home Depot Can Help
Posted in Leadership on April 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I am not too sure about the rest of you, I have always been known for being able to take anything apart but never being able to put it back together. At the same time I have always thought of myself, in my own imaginative world, to be a handyman.
Just recently I had [...]
