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I Call Leadership A Journey Of Hope

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rganZ7PC5fc[/embed] John C. Maxwell states in his book, Developing The Leader Within You 2.0 that leadership is influence. He says leadership is important "because people are recognizing that becoming a better leader changes lives. Everything rises and falls on leadership. The world becomes a better place when people become better leaders. Developing yourself to become the leader you have the potential to be will change everything for you. It will add to your effectiveness, subtract from your weaknesses, divide your workload, and multiply your impact." He adds, "The bottom line...Read More

A Title Does Not A Leader Make

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftrMD9fxoVg[/embed] In the study of John C. Maxwell's great book, Developing The Leader Within You 2.0, in chapter one, John writes that leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less. This chapter also talks about the 5 levels of leadership, where level one is position. Just because one has the title is no indication of leadership. Influence really begins with level two: the permission leader. Those who follow a leader give that leader the permission to lead. Without that permission, leadership cannot be effective. The positional leader may have the...Read More

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Leadership Is Influence and It Requires Permission

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qug-J3qha8A[/embed] In the study of John C. Maxwell's great book, Developing The Leader Within You 2.0, in chapter one, John writes that leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less. This chapter also talks about the 5 levels of leadership, where level one is position. Just because one has the title is no indication of leadership. Influence really begins with level two: the permission leader. Those who follow a leader give that leader the permission to lead. Without that permission, leadership cannot be effective. I've been teaching on this subject...Read More

The Five Levels Of Leadership Explained

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsjlJCOzmhk[/embed] In Chapter One of John C. Maxwell's book, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0, John recaps The 5 Levels of Leadership which is also the title of one of his books. He gives insight into how people at different levels manage others, run businesses, and affect others and their organizations. These 5 Levels of Leadership are: Position. This level is the basic entry-level and represents leadership before a leader has developed any real influence with the people being led. Permission. At this level, people follow because they want to...Read More

A Champion Will Always Exhibit Poise

Posted on November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2YQByKtzmk[/embed] John Wooden was one of John C. Maxwell's prized mentors. He remembers a story about how he was a true leader by exhibiting poise in all situations. He said about his players that "they are going to receive from me what they need if I have poise." He summarized it this way: "A champion always exhibits poise." In John C. Maxwell's book, Developing The Leader Within You 2.0, John writes in chapter two about priorities and there is much to be learned in this chapter to assist us all....Read More

Happy Veterans Day From Bart Nollenberger

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

Happy Veterans Day On November 11, 1919, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issued a message to his countrymen on the first Armistice Day (changed to Veterans Day in 1954), in which he expressed what he felt the day meant to Americans: ADDRESS TO FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN The White House, November 11, 1919. A year ago today our enemies laid down their arms in accordance with an armistice which rendered them impotent to renew hostilities, and gave to the world an assured opportunity to reconstruct its shattered order and to work out in...Read More

Fresh Thinking, Positive Change. Leadership Is Expanded By Personal Growth

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBsy-EsNJyI[/embed] When you are working on your personal growth, take a look around who you surround yourself with. Are these people repeating the same old habits they promise they'd change months ago? In fact, they are the exact same way they were the last time you saw them. Surround yourself with those who have fresh thoughts, people who want to change for the better and are hungry for the best! In John C. Maxwell's book, Developing The Leader Within You 2.0, John states that "If you desire to be successful,...Read More

Understanding The Five Important Levels Of Leadership

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

Changing Busyness To Prioritization

Posted on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by Bart Nollenberger

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyEGcg-WKs0[/embed] Having a full calendar doesn't reflect if you're successful or not. However, having priorities does. Take a look at your current journey and focus on what you should be doing to make a difference in your life. Are you satisfied with your "busy" or can it improve? From John C. Maxwell's great book, Developing The Leader Within You 2.0, John adds, "For anyone who leads, the question is not, "Will my calendar be full?" but "Who and what will fill my calendar?" When I feel that I don't have...Read More