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Hugh Ballou on December 30th, 2011

You must have control of the authorship of your own destiny. The pen that writes your life story must be held in your own hand.  - Irene C. Kassorla One of the most common problems I encounter when working with leaders to build results and create effective teams, is described in the statement, “My people [...]

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Hugh Ballou on December 29th, 2011

TweetFailure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. ~Henry Ford In looking at expensive rings with a variety of brilliant gems that sparkle in the light. They sparkle because they are highly polished and engraved for excellence. Gems cannot be polished without friction. I remembered at that moment that there were times in [...]

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Hugh Ballou on November 4th, 2011

We might all agree that leadership is a skill. We may not all agree that leadership is a learned skill. We might all be correct. It I had to work with the skill I was born with, I might not be teaching leadership. No matter where you are on the spectrum believing that leadership can [...]

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Hugh Ballou on October 28th, 2011

“I’m sorry this letter is so long, I didn’t have time to make it shorter.” — George Bernard Shaw

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Hugh Ballou on October 26th, 2011

Meetings provide a forum …

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Hugh Ballou on August 9th, 2010

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Hugh Ballou on May 12th, 2010

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Hugh Ballou on May 8th, 2010

Authenticity is Great Leadership As I interviewed Jim Hart for the May 10, 2010 edition of Monday Morning Email (http://dld.bz/cNKu) I really resonated with his perspective on leadership in the church. This newsletter is for those who plan and lead worship ministries. Jim served the church for many years and now is President of the [...]

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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 August 24th, 2009

First say to yourself what you would be; 
and then do what you have to do. – Epictetus

Developing effective systems is crucial to leadership success. Know how to run an effective meeting.

Hugh’s rule #1 for Conducting Effective Meetings:

Purpose – Don’t hold a meeting if you do not have a defined purpose for the meeting. Know what you want to achieve and state those outcomes for the participants.

TIP: Define the meeting outcomes first, and then plan how to achieve those outcomes.

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