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Source: Seven Secrets to Success

Leadership is an amazing subject that impacts the human experience.  The idea that leaders can only add influence by being charismatic is fading.   Leadership has an impact on social influence, and based on this influence everyone has a chance to lead.   The reason why leadership is so important, is becuase through ideas and deeds, leaders impact the behavior of others.

The question for everyone is determining what type of leader you want to be.   Through my continual research of this topic, I have come across many terms that describe leaders, and I have often written about transformational, transactional, and autocratic leaders.   Transformational leaders, inspire others to act.  Transactional leaders focus more on the interactions they have with their followers, and finally, autocratic leaders who maintain a tight control over their members or subordinates.

Today, I want to present three different types of leaders and they are, teachers, heroes, and rulers.   Teachers, often rule breakers, are some of our best value creators.   Heroes lead us to great causes and are responsible for noble works.   Finally, we have rulers, who are motivated by their need for power and the domination of others.

As individuals we can all learn the good and bad qualities from these types of leadership styles.  My point in sharing this message today, is to remind everyone that we need leaders who understand their social influence and their ability to empower the current generation and the generations to follow.  Therefore, think about the leaders who have influenced you and determine if you are headed in the right direction.  Remember, as leaders, it is important for us to encourage everyone with potential to make a difference in whatever environment they choose to lead in.

Dr. Regina Banks-Hall

Are you ready to achieve more in 2019? Create a vision board.  Many people have received great results using a vision board to help them visualize their goals. A vision board is a collage you put together with images, affirmations and other items to help you visualize your goals.  In my recent vision board workshop, I shared with the attendees a strategy for achieving success.  I wanted them to understand, that their vision was more than items on a board.   It was important that they follow the vision with a clear plan.   For those of you thinking about creating a vision board for your 2019 goals, I want to share the smart principle with you.  The Smart Principle stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely.

As you navigate 2019, it is important that you set clear goals, and review and revise your plan accordingly.   Here are some tips I recommend:

1.  Be specific about your goals.   As you identify your goals for the year, determine what goal is important for 2019, and what goal is important for 2020.  Also, make sure that these are your goals and not someone else’s.
2. Create a plan that allows you to measure success.  Also, determine what tracking mechanism you will use?
3. Identify goals that are attainable.  If your goal is to start a business, what steps must you take to achieve success?
4. Create goals that are realistic and start the process.  If you want to go back to school, it is important that you choose a school and enroll.
5. Set a time limit for completion.

When you use a process for your goals, you provide yourself a method for achieving success.   We all can struggle to achieve goals, however when we have a clear direction, we allow ourselves the best opportunity for success.   Please enjoy a video I created on the smart principle.

Stay focused, stay committed.

Dr. Regina Banks-Hall