Author Archives: Janna

Use Pain to Grow

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Janna

This is a continuation of my series on the 15 Laws of Personal Growth. The 8th Law is the Law of Pain – Without the pain there will be no growth.  Just ask anyone who competes in sports, business, and … Continue reading →

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Intentional Personal Growth

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Janna

This is a continuation of my series on the 15 Laws of Personal Growth The Law of Consistency is the difference between motivation and discipline. Motivation is easy to generate. Motivation gets you going. However, what happens when the road … Continue reading →

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Personal Leadership Growth part II

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Janna

This is a continuation of our series on Personal Leadership.  Previously we reviewed the first and second law. The third law is the Law of the Mirror.  This is your self-image.  This happens after the law of awareness.  It is … Continue reading →

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Personal Leadership Growth part 1

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Janna

Leader vs. Manager – Which are YOU? There are many articles and books written about both topics. They focus on how to improve and become the best. Improving those skills are at the foundation of becoming a better leader and … Continue reading →

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Foundation of Trust

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Janna

What does trust mean? Webster’s dictionary uses words to define trust as: confidence, dependence, assured reliance, strength, in charge, credit, hope and a few others. What does it take for you to trust a leader? All of the words described … Continue reading →

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Dare to dream your dreams

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Janna

Why are we, as a society, having such a hard time dreaming?  As children, we dream on a regular basis.  We fly, conquer the world, create imaginary friends, and plan to accomplish things never considered by anyone 20 years older.  … Continue reading →

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Do people listen to you?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Janna

E.F. Hutton was America’s most influential stock market analyst.  He was a leader.  As with all true leaders, people listened when he spoke.  The advertising around the name also helped to make the name more wide known but the concept … Continue reading →

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Charting the Course of leadership

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Janna

Have you ever been on a ship in the middle of the ocean with no land in sight?   Unless you are the captain of that ship, you need to trust the captain’s knowledge, vision, and ability to steer the ship … Continue reading →

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Leadership through Relationships

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Janna

Relationships – do they matter to leaders?  Absolutely yes.  True leadership is relational.  People won’t go along with you if they don’t get along with you.  Will you follow someone you don’t like?  Why would someone follow you if they … Continue reading →

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Leadership Mindset

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Janna

Leadership according to business owners in Colorado means change.  However, change for the sake of change can be detrimental.  True leaders will have a vision for where the organization is heading, how to get there and how to influence the … Continue reading →

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