It all started with a blog post, then a challenge and then a few friends joined in. Yet in February, the shortest month of the year, the number of #BeOriginal tweets DOUBLED to a total of over 6,000 shared and re-tweeted. Here are some of the highlights on leadership - a key componentof ANY business – Enjoy!
This list and ALL of the BeIriginal monthly lists can be viewed at the BeOriginal Blog.
@joankw Why #BeOriginal? Well you might just end up here… ~Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWinnovation : It isn’t hard to #BeOriginal It just takes a little thought and a willingness to share what makes you you with others.~ ~Joan Koerber-Walker
@JKWleadership: HOW you express your ideas reflects on WHO you are. WHAT do you want people to think of WHEN they think of YOU? ~Joan Koerber-Walker
@JKWgrowth Twitter is a medium of Words and Ideas. Of Out-Takes and Experiences. What do yours say about YOU? ~ Joan Koerber-Walker
@CorePurpose: Success Secret….#BeOriginal ~Joan Koerber-Walker
Originals on Leadership
will_lukang : Leaders are authentic and true to their words. They believe in making their actions speak for themselves.
will_lukang : To connect with your constituents, use storytelling to share your story. You’ll be surprised how effective it is
will_lukang : The experience gained from our failures help us become better leaders.
will_lukang :: Stay w/ the facts when delivering bad news. Don’t add personal opinion B straight and to the point.
will_lukang : Leaders are the first one to admit their shortcomings….
will_lukang : Leaders always show their constituents that they care for them by valuing their opinion.
will_lukang : Leaders always seek opportunity to learn from others and share their knowledge to everyone
will_lukang :Having the knowledge improves your wisdom, but sharing the knowledge is a gift. Share and empower others
will_lukang : Leaders do not go around telling people that they did a great job. People around them know by sensing the energy
will_lukang : Leaders are the light that keeps thing going during challenging times. They rise to the occasion to guide & motivate everyone.
will_lukang : Leaders are the first one to admit their shortcomings. They often put their best foot forward to rectify matters
will_lukang :Leaders always set aside time for self reflection. It serves as checkpoint to assess their progress
will_lukang : Leaders always seek opportunities to improve their skills. They gain satisfaction from learning.
will_lukang :As leaders, we aim to develop others. Developing others starts with a commitment and seeing it through.
will_lukang :Appreciate the people working with us. Thank them for their contributions & value their opinion. Say “thank you” & mean it.
will_lukang : A leaders are defined by the number of people who are willing to follow them no matter where they go.
will_lukang : Leaders would stay after everyone is long gone for the day to assess how the day went.
will_lukang :Leaders do not have to be the smartest. They just need to know who to go to get things done.
will_lukang :The experience gained from our failures help us become a better leaders.
will_lukang :Leaders understand that the investment of time is the seed to developing a good team. Put in the time for a better tomorrow.
will_lukang :Leaders don’t have the word quit in their vocabulary. But they know to seek alt course to reach the end state.
will_lukang : Leaders believe in seeking people’s opinion rather than telling people what to do.
will_lukang : Leaders know that they need to manage the expectations of their stakeholders. They see to it that their needs are addressed.
WaltHansmann: Organization struggling? Be the change you want to see. Live the example.
strategicsense: Rightful credit to any project belongs to the team, when the leader takes credit they undermine their people. ~ Patti Dragland
Soldierjohn ~ Leadership=moral courage +common Sense +good judgment+LUCK.
socialchngediva: In the beginning, #leadership is a mindset. Think it, eventually you will become it. ~ Ericka Hines
sashdhar1: Leadership is the art of matching right task with the right passionate talent. ~Sash Dhar
sashdhar1 It’s never too late to become the leader you can be. ~SD
@royatkinson: The true goal of leadership is betterment of self and others ~ Roy Atkinson
royatkinson: Leaders not only know what’s left to do, but what’s right to do.
royatkinson: Leaders don’t thrive on adversity–they eliminate it.
royatkinson: A leader needs rest. Even the fastest car or most powerful truck cannot start with a dead battery.
royatkinson: A large part of the job of leadership is eliminating the barriers—whether real or perceived—to the success of others.
royatkinson: Tomorrow, greet and thank your team for their hard work–before they begin it.
royatkinson: Leaders, like water, will continue to seek the level way.
Lee_Wise: When leaders of substance fail, they rise in a way that reveals character instead of destroys it. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise: We create distance by careless actions and must work on closing the gap when we do.©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise: The price of honor is consistency of character. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise Power gained at the expense of caring is character lost to the deceptive side of power. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise: In giving someone a chance I may be gifting them a lifetime of possibilities.©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise When leaders of substance fail, they rise in a way that reveals character instead of destroys it. ©Lee Wise
Lee_WiseTo learn the art of heart-felt listening is to grow in the practice of heart based caring. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise To lead without praise is to lead without wisdom. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise To lead with value will always lead to value listening in the process. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise: The practice of valuing people is a thoughtful process of recognition, affirmation and purposeful expression. © Lee Wise
Lee_Wise The difference between whether or not I live my values is consistency of choice. ©Lee Wise
Lee_WiseThe call to esteem others leaves no room for unhealthy criticism, less room for gossip and none for habitual attack.© Lee Wise
Lee_Wise: The brilliance of winning with grace is seen in the character it reveals. ©Lee Wise
Lee_WiseLeading well is an on going process of learning to live well and applying what I learn. © Lee Wise
Lee_Wise: In order to influence well I must earn credibility well. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise In choosing to be a positive influence on purpose, we choose to stand against indifference and for impact. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise Impacting with influence means discovering where my influence will most readily make an impact. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise If I care enough to truly listen I just may listen enough to truly make a difference. © Lee Wise
Lee_WiseEqual effort may be expected. Equal ability may not. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise Being a good dad may be far from easy but it is never far from necessary. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise As I influence by design so must I affirm my need to be influenced by design as well. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise: The price of honor is consistency of character. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise Strive to give those you serve confidence for the present, hope for the future, and joy in the moment. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise Strengthening quality people with first class compliments is a habit to build and a journey to enjoy. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise React in balanced wisdom when a fall is seen lest the next you see be your own. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise: Power gained at the expense of caring is character lost to the deceptive side of power. ©Lee Wise
Lee_Wise: As a person of influence, I develop what I have that I may share what I can. ©Lee Wise
leadershipcoach: The best leaders demonstrate an understanding of people, as well as commitment to the vision.~Joan Gustafson
leadershipcoach: Some men are born leaders, and some leaders are born women. ~Joan Gustafson
ldguymn: LEAD: Looking … Everyday … 2 … Articulate … Direction. #Backronyms
ldguymn: When you lead in order to succeed, then outcomes are not hum-drum.
ldguymn: Each opportunity to lead gives us a chance to take heed. For when we pay attention it often means it was worth the mention.
ldguymn:RAVE: Recognizing … Actions … 2 … Value … & … Encourage.
LatinoTownhall: Time is movement; leadership is about filling time with substance that matters and impacts others. -Joel
LatinoTownhall: The difference between a great leader and a good one is whether decisions empower others or you. ~ Joel Garcia
LatinoTownhall: Leading change is adopting a counter culture attitude that positively infects others. -Joel Garcia
LatinoTownhall:Leadership is the ability to love others first, then learn from them and of them, so one can lead them – J. Garcia
LatinoTownhall: Leadership is the ability to love others first, then learn from them and of them so one can lead them-J. Garcia
LatinoTownhall: Humility is realizing you need others. -Joel Garcia
LatinoTownhall
isempowering leaders desire center stage. -Joel Garcia
LatinoTownhall: Character based leaders discern personal shortcomings, self-correct & invent themselves. -Joel Garcia
LatinoTownhall: A significant gaffe leaders make is to be long on vision and short on relationship. -Joel Garcia
LatinoTownhall: Humility is realizing you need others. -Joel Garcia
LatinoTownhall: Character based leaders are able to discern personal shortcomings, self-correct and reinvent themselves. -Joel Garcia
LatinoTownhall:A significant gaffe leaders make is to neglect their followers; love gathers, inattention scatters. -Joel Garcia
@KateNasser: Great leaders balance logic and emotional intelligence. ~Kate Nasser
JKWleadership: We are not born leaders – we become leaders when step forward to serve others. ~Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWleadership: Want to know how best to improve YOUR leadership skills? Don’t ask a consultant – Ask your team! ~~Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWleadership: The path of a leader is rarely easy – but it’s almost always worth it. ~ Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWleadership: Leadership is up to you and how you choose to use your voice. ~ Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWleadership: Leadership is not about title or position. A leader is defined by his or her actions. ~Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWleadership: Do your words engage others & inspire them to act? Do your actions reflect your words? This is a leader’s legacy. ~Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWleadership: A leader’s greatest contribution comes from the future leaders they develop. ~ Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWleadership: Choose to Lead – it’s habit forming. ~Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWleadership:Looking for leadership opportunities? Volunteer in your community – there is ALWAYS a need for volunteer leaders. ~Joan Koerber-Walker
JKWleadership: Leaders make promises for and to their teams. Then Leaders give the team what they need so the promises can be kept. ~Joan Koerber-Walker
@DrSteveBroe: Effective leadership is patient & bold. The superior leader knows when to act in either mode.
DrSteveBroe: Nourish people through listening. Many people starving for a good ear!
DrSteveBroe:Leadership requires great powers of perception: Inward, far-seeing, and perception into the souls of others.
douglasbrent: Successful leaders know more about their people than what it takes to influence performance. ~ Douglas Brent Smith
douglasbrent: Leadership works best when it’s shared by many.
douglasbrent:Leaders must find their voice and then know when to use it and when to remain silent.
douglasbrent: Lasting leaders are secure in their courage, compassion, and faith. Do your actions show you as clearly secure
douglasbrent: Centered leaders develop their character as well as their skills
douglasbrent: All worthy leaders are at some level working to make the world a better place.
douglasbrent: Successful leaders know more about their people than what it takes to influence performance.
douglasbrent: Leadership is demanding. What are you doing to develop and sustain good health?
douglasbrent: Just because two people disagree doesn’t mean that one of them is wrong. Conflict does not equal judgment
douglasbrent: Centered leaders develop their character as well as their skills.
douglasbrent: Lasting leaders are secure in their courage, compassion, and faith. Do your actions show you as clearly secure?
Donshapiro1: What separates great leaders from all the rest is love and compassion. ~ Don Shapiro
Donshapiro1: Character won’t make a leader great without the courage to do the right thing consistently.
Donshapiro1: Are you ready to stand up and become a Character Based Leader? The world needs you more than ever.
Donshapiro1: “True leaders help others to be the best they can be.”
Donshapiro1: “Leadership is change. Real leaders lead us to someplace other than here.”
Donshapiro1: “Leaders have the courage & conviction to make a choice that inspires others to follow.”
Donshapiro1: : “Great leaders know the purpose is primary.”
Donshapiro1: Are you ready to stand up and become a Character Based Leader? The world needs you more than ever.
Donshapiro1: “When what we do IS who we are, we can become an authentic leader”
Donshapiro1: “A true leader always has their peoples’ back no matter what.”
Donshapiro1: “True leaders help others to be the best they can be.”
Donshapiro1: “Leaders have the courage & conviction to make a choice that inspires others to follow.”
bizshrink: Leaders inspire us to be the best version of ourselves
bizshrink: – Leaders inspire us to be the best version of ourselves. ~ Anne Perschel
Amilya: Noodle thought: I am NOTHING without my AMAZING incredible team. Build it and you will be amazed at what comes #TheRecipe
