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Starting a movement. by planck

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:49:15 EST

I've decided to turn on advertising for my profile.

I am also a pro user.

I am doing this to further Artician in what very small way I can.

The advertising doesn't bug me - hell - later when I customize the page I'll even make a funny about it.

So anyway - trying to start a movement of people who are pro users and STILL have advertisements on their page.

Why? Because this place is pretty cool and I don't stare at my profile more than 15 minutes a day so I don't really deal with the ads.

Join the movement! Support Artician!

* Note: before you flame me - this is just me starting a random ass movement. It is in no way going to judge people who do not join

Reflection on Leadership 101 by John Maxwell by Eric

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:55:26 EST

The author of Leadership 101, John C. Maxwell, portrays many different explanations as to why he wrote this book. After this quick read, one may surely notice and recognize many of them. Maxwell starts out with many examples of real-life success stories, and continues to explain how to achieve these goals through various positive-only techniques and rules.

I believe he wrote this book because it was his life; he too grew up wanting to be a leader. Maxwell looked on to take many examples from others, and even paid sums of cash just for inspiration. Simply, he wants to share these golden details of truth, and leadership with the world as others have shared with him. All of Maxwells outlooks, and perspectives are completely oriented with how to really influence others, and that is precisely why he wrote this book.

He goes on to explain that the process of becoming a leader is not an easy task. Surely one cannot become a leader in the span of a single 24 hour day as he mentioned, a true leader can only achieve his status through daily exercises and techniques that must be practiced perpetually. It takes a lifetime to achieve this, and can only be done through the hardest work of empowering and influencing others.

Throughout the course of the book, Maxwell uses many words to describe the traits of a leader. Competence, connection, character, trust, loyalty, empowerment, influential, dedicated, disciplined, goal-oriented, vision-oriented, and love are just some of the many descriptions the author uses to describe an accurate leader. The excellent part is that everything he describes and explains is used so positively that it would almost be hard for this book not to motivate to others.

The Management Myth This is completely true, if it werent, companies wouldnt have an owner position, and a manager position. There is a clear need for both of these positions, and they play distinct roles in each and every business. There must be a leader (owner) setting goals pushing the business perspective and goals farther, and the manager is there to ensure that the employees are doing their jobs, as well as maintaining the general aspects of the business.

The Entrepreneur Myth An agreed with, and valid example of how every successful businessman is not a leader. However, many will be there to follow him JUST because he is successful.

The knowledge Myth Another correct point made by Maxwell. I had a brilliant science teacher in middle school. He seemed like the smartest man in the world, knowing answers to every question we asked him. However, he didnt know the first thing about being a leader to the requirements met in the book, nor did he know anything about business.

The Pioneer Myth This is an example I have experienced in my life. I remember within my first years of school, several kids would push their way up to the front of the line, almost like it was out of habit. I always stood and watched with the thought in my head, why are they doing that?. Does it really make a difference whether one is first, or last in line? Did they think the teacher would think differently of them if they were first? Or maybe they were just being kids. But, I can clearly envision how I never understood what the big deal was. Leadership is proven by action, not by how far ahead you may think you are.

The Position Myth This point was not as clear as the previous four, although did give some interesting points, and quotes. And yes, while I do agree with Maxwells opinion, it is not always the case. Take a look at the recent article about Viacoms booting Tom Freston. Although he is no longer with the company even after 20 years of leading the division, the company and investor relations will and are surely recovering, as anything is possible.

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