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Maxims from Mike - People must buy into you before they buy into your vision.

Apr 16, 2019
4 min

Maxims from Mike - People must buy into you before they buy into your vision.

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. This week's Leadership and Personal Development tip embodies "buy-in". Maxim: "People buy into the leader, then the vision." - John Maxwell My intention was to elaborate on the leader's vision today. But the more I thought about vision, the more I thought about character, reputation, and having a proven track record. Thoughts of many in prominent positions came to mind. These were people with tons of great sounding ideas. However, their i

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Maxims from Mike - Be the example you want to see in your organization.

Mike Nwankwo

Apr 9, 2019
4 min

Maxims from Mike - Be the example you want to see in your organization.

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. This week's Leadership and Personal Development tip embraces being an example. Maxim: Role model the example you want to see in your organization. As a non-commissioned officer in the US Army, I still remember, quite well, the instruction to set the example. If I were to lead a group of soldiers, I would have to role model the values, behaviors, and expectations the military had for us. After several decades, this remains true. April 4, 20

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Maxims from Mike - As the leader goes, so goes the organization.

Mike Nwankwo

Apr 2, 2019
5 min

Maxims from Mike - As the leader goes, so goes the organization.

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. This week's Leadership and Personal Development tip embraces organizational growth. Maxim: As the leader goes, so goes the organization. Many organizations continue to thrive due to an outstanding leader at the helm. The leader has put an incredible team in place, has the right systems and processes, and is laser focused on the mission of the organization. As the leader continues to grow his or her capabilities, the organization continues t

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Maxims from Mike - 3 Rules for Making Diversity & Inclusion a Competitive Advantage.

Mike Nwankwo

Mar 15, 2019
6 min

Maxims from Mike - 3 Rules for Making Diversity & Inclusion a Competitive Advantage.

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. This week's Leadership and Personal Development tip embraces Diversity & Inclusion. Maxim: Make a significant contribution to the overall success of your organization by being uniquely you. Many organizations have already embraced diversity and inclusion. Some did it early because they thought it was the right thing to do. It was part of being a good corporate citizen. Others did it because they saw the internal benefits of creating a cult

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Maxims from Mike - 3 Steps to Becoming an Effective Presenter.

Mike Nwankwo

Sep 6, 2017
6 min

Maxims from Mike - 3 Steps to Becoming an Effective Presenter.

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. This week's Leadership and Personal Development tip embraces Presentation Skills. Maxim: Presenting effectively is a learned skill. Master it and soar! It's one thing to have a great vision or idea. It's another to be able to communicate it effectively and powerfully. Many great ideas are laid waste because people are often unable to present their ideas in a way for it to be heard and received by the right people. Today, I will share just

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Maxims from Mike - Be Courageous Enough to Follow Your Convictions.

Mike Nwankwo

Aug 30, 2017
4 min

Maxims from Mike - Be Courageous Enough to Follow Your Convictions.

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. Today's Leadership and Personal Development tip deals with Conviction. Maxim: Be courageous enough to follow your convictions. You will garner more respect. There is a debate whether or not Henry Ford said, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” It is important to test the market to determine the needs. Pole your customers. Pole your constituents. Poll your congregations. Gather the data and do a g

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Maxims from Mike - Strategic Reflection for Better Decisions.

Mike Nwankwo

Aug 28, 2017
3 min

Maxims from Mike - Strategic Reflection for Better Decisions.

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. Today's Leadership and Personal Development tip deals with Strategic Reflection. Maxim: Strategic reflection leads to better decision making. In this "microwave society" there is a need to go faster, get to market sooner, be first to solve the customer's problem, etc. The faster you go today, the faster you will need to go tomorrow. Quick decisions today begets quicker decisions tomorrow. With this virtuous cycle of ever quickening decisio

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Maxims from Mike - When all seems lost, there is a way to victory. Find it!

Mike Nwankwo

Aug 24, 2017
3 min

Maxims from Mike - When all seems lost, there is a way to victory. Find it!

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. Today's Leadership and Personal Development tip deals with Strategic Thinking. Maxim: When all seems lost, find another way. Think strategically. I love the game of chess. Although I do not play it as much as I would like, it is still one of my favorite games. It forces me to think strategically if I want to win. It is also a good tool help my offspring and others to think beyond the current move. In life, we need to think beyond the cur

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Maxims from Mike - Sustained focus yields maximum productivity.

Mike Nwankwo

Aug 21, 2017
3 min

Maxims from Mike - Sustained focus yields maximum productivity.

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. Today's Leadership and Personal Development tip deals with Focus. Maxim: Sustained focus yields maximum productivity. If you are a leader of an organization your role is to make sure the people work on the right things. You set the course. You provide the vision. If you are a manager your role is to make sure the people are working the right way. The course has been set and the vision given. You ensure the right resources and proper trai

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Maxims from Mike - Real leaders never delegate ultimate responsibility.

Mike Nwankwo

Aug 17, 2017
3 min

Maxims from Mike - Real leaders never delegate ultimate responsibility.

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. Today's Leadership and Personal Development tip deals with Responsibility. Maxim: Real leaders never delegate ultimate responsibility. One of the ways to grow in an organization is to assume responsibility. Have you ever heard the saying, "Every tub sits on its own bottom"? I didn't quite understand it until I became older. And dare I say a bit wiser? We are all responsible for every decision we make. And we are responsible for the decis

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Mike Nwankwo

Aug 4, 2017
4 min

Maxims from Mike - 3 Steps to Success

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. Today's Leadership and Personal Development tip deals with Steps to Success. Maxim: There are no shortcuts to long-lasting success. Three Points 1. Success comes from intentional living. It is achievable for most people. However, most people will not achieve it. It's not because they cannot. It's because they will not. It's because they choose not to have success. This choice ofttimes is subconsciously, if not unconsciously, made. It's

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Mike Nwankwo

Aug 1, 2017
2 min

Maxims from Mike - Reaping & Sowing

Hello Leaders, Welcome to Today. Today's Leadership and Personal Development tip deals with Celebration. Maxim: We reap what we sow. It's a universal truth. I had the privilege of being a guest speaker for a close friend and solid leader's surprise appreciation. He is the senior pastor of a large church in Chicago. It was such a blessing to see how the people showed their appreciation for their leader. Phrases such as "he cares about us," "he came when I was in need," "h

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Mike Nwankwo

Jun 6, 2017
1 min

YES YOU CAN!

Really. You can do it! Seriously. YES YOU CAN! Even the best of us needs encouragement. The truth of the matter is our Creator has endowed us with incredible abilities. Often those abilities lay dormant until an external stimulus spurs us to take action, we receive encouragement from others, or we discover this great internal gift on our own. Unfortunately, there are many who are allowing their gift to go unused. This does not have to happen to you. I want to help bri

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