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Rhino-Leaders: Why do these people excel?
PETER DRUCKER SAID, “It is easy to look good in a boom.” In a recession, it’s easy for leaders to say, “Times are tough. Nobody’s doing well. We expect a downturn in sales.” But what if leaders cultivated the mind-set that they can make money and thrive in any economy? Where can we find the real tenets of leadership that show us how to
The Rhino Cannot See Where He is Going If He is Unsure about Where He Has Been!
The mighty Rhino is always exact about where he is going. That may not seem like an outstanding trait to those who have the same 360° vision capabilities as a Rhino, but it is an exemplary feat for most of us. The fact of the matter is that while it might seem like a great quality to know exactly where your sights are set; the key to knowing exactly
One Rhino, Many Herds
While I am sure that most people understand that there are many aspects of leadership, they may not fully understand that there are many places in which to display leadership qualities. If you are a leader, you cannot just be a leader in one aspect of your life. If you are a true leader, you are a leader everywhere and to everyone. If you are the person
The Rhino’s A-W-A-R-D & R-E-W-A-R-D
If you are on level five of leadership, first of all let me say, “Congratulations!” You have worked very hard for a very long time and you deserve to be where you are. No one knows more than you all of the hard work and dedication that you have put into your career and your life, in general. Unless you are superhuman, getting to Level 5 has taken
One Rhino, Many Jobs
Today’s economic problems are definitively no secret to anyone who is old enough to read and the fiscal, trade and industry woes seem to be at the forefront of every news program and the topic of discussion around the “water cooler” and the dinner table. There seems to be an air of disparity laced with tinges of hopelessness. The economy not withstanding,
The Rhino’s P-E-O-P-L-E
Happiness and honing are the two main objectives of the 2nd level, of the five levels of leadership. At the second level, people should become happy to follow you, as opposed to having to follow you because of your position or title. This level affords you the opportunity to hone, or sharpen relationships with your peers and/or subordinates so that
The Rhino’s J-O-B
No one starts out at the top. If you try, you will find yourself back at the bottom level of the rung every time. This is the level of leadership where you can gain a little recognition. However, this level also has many rules. Since this is the icebreaker of your leadership climb, this is where you will begin to establish your reputation and garner
The Rhino’s Heartbeat
Valentine’s Day has come and gone and I purposefully put this blog off until March. I personally believe that kindness and thoughtfulness should be practiced year-round. And it should be noted that Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers; it is for everyone. Don’t you remember when we were kids? We gave a Valentine to everyone. The Rhino approaches
The Rhino’s Holiday
It would be ridiculous not to recognize two of the greatest leaders of all time during the month of their birth. George Washington was born On February 22 and Abraham Lincoln on February 12. The year’s of their birth obviously don’t really matter because their leadership styles are timeless and are still practiced by the most successful leaders
The Rhino’s Glass Ceiling
The term “glass ceiling” has been thrown around offices since the mid 1980’s, and was a buzz term before “buzz words” existed. For those that are not aware, the glass ceiling is the imaginary ceiling that individuals hit on their way to the top of the corporate ladder. I would like to think that term is antiquated, but unfortunately it still
