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Do You Suffer Fools Gladly? What Would You Gain if You Did?

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on August 2, 2022 by Tom LemanskiOctober 13, 2022
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“Suffer Fools Gladly” – Saint Paul; 2 Corinthians, Chapter. 11

As with all theological scriptures, those three words can be subject to various interpretations. Rather than analyze St. Paul’s intentions of 2,000 years ago, let’s consider those three words in the context of leading others in today’s world.

Easier Said than Done: All leaders encounter people with thoughts and ideas we’re inclined to label as foolish. It’s hard to imagine being glad about it. Perhaps you have the authority to fire or relegate the fools in your midst. Or, contrary to the urging of St. Paul, you want to do so.

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Posted in empathy, interpersonal skills, leadership, leadership development, mental fitness | Tagged positive intelligence | Leave a reply

Steve Kerr’s Three Minutes of Leadership Perfection

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on May 26, 2022 by Tom LemanskiJuly 12, 2022
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Last Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Pro Basketball Coach Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors were preparing for their Western Conference Finals Playoff game in Dallas. Their playoff game was just hours after the school shooting just 400 miles away in Uvalde, TX.

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Posted in Influencing Skills, leadership, leadership development | Tagged Steve Kerr | Leave a reply

Peak Productivity Season is Now

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on September 15, 2015 by Tom LemanskiSeptember 26, 2021
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Your 2015 Window of Opportunity is open: Summer vacations are complete. Labor Day weekend has passed. Thanksgiving is 12 short weeks away. Your window of opportunity for making the most of your 2015 is open now.

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Posted in time management, Focus, Goal Achievement, Goal Setting, leadership, leadership development | Tagged Peak Productivity Season, The Sugar Plum Factor | Leave a reply

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on April 13, 2015 by Tom LemanskiJanuary 11, 2022
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What are the negatives of of staying too long in a job? How can workers address them? How should leadership address them?

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Posted in leadership, employee engagement, leadership development | Tagged greatresignation, job-hopping | Leave a reply

Nelson Mandela – A Level Five Leader

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on December 6, 2013 by Tom LemanskiSeptember 26, 2021
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What does it take to lead the transformation of a country? How does that differ from leading an organization to … Read More Button

Posted in Good to Great, Integrity, leadership, leadership development, positive behavior change, self leaderhship | Tagged level 5 leadership, nelson mandela | Leave a reply

When Do You Stop to Smell the Roses?

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on November 14, 2013 by Tom LemanskiSeptember 26, 2021
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In a month when we celebrate Thanksgiving, I believe it’s important to seize opportunities to reflect on our personal fulfillment. So allow me to lead by example. I’m proud to share that this month marks two significant anniversaries. One is personal. The other is professional/business.

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Expanding Your Sphere of Influence

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on September 3, 2013 by Tom LemanskiJune 2, 2017
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Formal Leadership is all about getting results through others.  So if you aspire to develop as a leader, you need … Read More Button

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Since 2001, Tom Lemanski has served as an executive coach and Trusted Advisor to successful business leaders who want to be more successful. He guides his coaching clients to breakthrough results as they discover and overcome what's really getting in their way.

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