Hugh Ballou on June 8th, 2010

I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso

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Hugh Ballou on April 17th, 2010

Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. – Howard Thurman If you lead an organization or are preparing your self to lead the organization of your dreams, then be in touch with your passion. [...]

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Hugh Ballou on April 13th, 2010

Recently while interviewing United Methodist Bishop William Willimon (read the interview at Monday Morning Email April 12) we explored the value of clarity for leaders in any field even though he was defining the issue for church leaders, I find it is a universal issue.

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Hugh Ballou on February 22nd, 2010

Transformational Leadership is about the vision and Charismatic Leadership is about the leader. The ethics and authenticity of the Transformational Leader are critical to the vision and, ultimately to the transformation itself. Therefore, the transformation of the leader is inherent in the process. The Transformational Leader is the champion and cheerleader of the cause. The [...]

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Hugh Ballou on February 16th, 2010

Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. – William James I just read a post by Mac Lake titled When Leaders Fall into Maintenance Mode. Which reminded me of some leaders I have net recently who have given up on the church and on [...]

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Hugh Ballou on February 1st, 2010

Build your leadership skills with The Definitive Leader program a full transformational leadership skills strategy for building consensus and resolving conflict.

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Hugh Ballou on February 1st, 2010

The Definitive Leader program is a 13-module, 52-week intensive program on all aspects of Transformational Leadership. With 52 downloadable lessons, 13 bonus lessons, and 10 templates.

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Hugh Ballou on August 20th, 2009

Knowing the Score Means Knowing What You Want Build a strategy beginning with your core values, your vision and mission, and your long-term strategic objectives. You’ve got to think about “big thingsā€ while you’re doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction. – Alvin Toffler

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