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Leadership Tip Building Leadership January 20, 2009 was an historic day. Witnessing Barack Obama become the 44th President was memorable. Political pundits have been critiquing his inauguration speech. Several lines stood out, especially the following two: "To people who wish to sew conflict... know that people will judge you by what you build and not what you destroy." "We will extend a hand if you will unclench your fist." As leaders our role is to build our people and our organization. It is up to us to inspire others to build on ideas. Our role also requires us to build collaborative relationships. We may find it hard to reach out to others with whom we disagree or have held grudges. We may feel that their fists are clenched. We can model constructive behavior by building rapport. By proactively making an effort or by not disparaging or destroying others, we exemplify a positive desire to extend a hand. We can build bridges. We are all in the construction industry. Reaching out is a necessary tool whether building a new start for a country as President Obama discussed or building your team, ideas and relationships.	Leadership Tips Archives 2010 \| 2009 \| 2008 2007 \| 2006 \| 2005 A New Year, A New Decade 13 is a Lucky Number for The Saints Is Your "To Do" List a "Wish To Do" List? Holiday Shopping Giving Thanks Thank You Veterans The H1-N1 Virus is Not the Only Thing You Can Catch from Others How Are You Punctuating Your Life? Life Lessons from Leaves What Do You and The President Have in Common? Staying Alive How Much Static is In Your Communication? Do I Need to Go to Oz to Get Courage? Changes Remembering A Banking Lesson Tell Me a Story What Can Cleaning Out Closets Teach You About Your Organization? Symbols and Signs A Teachable Moment What Do Hiking and Meetings Have in Common? Remembering Walter Cronkite Are You a Shortcut? Independence Day Inspiration Three Titans Say Goodbye Open Door, Open Mind What is in your Garden of Possibilities? Lessons from a Tiger Are You on the Verge of Emotional Bankruptcy? Memorial Day Acknowledgement What Do Titles Have to Do With Success? What Can Airport Restrooms Teach Us About Acknowledgement? Blazing New Trails A Note on Passion Seeing is not Always Believing Mastery at the Masters Newsworthy Ideas to Handle Anger Running into New Perspectives Mind On, Hands Off March Madness Trust = Speed and Cost Sacred Arguing What Can Men in Love Teach Us About Our Organizations? Lessons from Lincoln A Heart of Many Rooms The Boss Delivers a Powerful Message Building Leadership A Tribute to Dreams Direction Matters What is Important "Why" and "How"?
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Leadership Tip Building Leadership January 20, 2009 was an historic day. Witnessing Barack Obama become the 44th President was memorable. Political pundits have been critiquing his inauguration speech. Several lines stood out, especially the following two: "To people who wish to sew conflict... know that people will judge you by what you build and not what you destroy." "We will extend a hand if you will unclench your fist." As leaders our role is to build our people and our organization. It is up to us to inspire others to build on ideas. Our role also requires us to build collaborative relationships. We may find it hard to reach out to others with whom we disagree or have held grudges. We may feel that their fists are clenched. We can model constructive behavior by building rapport. By proactively making an effort or by not disparaging or destroying others, we exemplify a positive desire to extend a hand. We can build bridges. We are all in the construction industry. Reaching out is a necessary tool whether building a new start for a country as President Obama discussed or building your team, ideas and relationships.	Leadership Tips Archives 2010 \| 2009 \| 2008 2007 \| 2006 \| 2005 A New Year, A New Decade 13 is a Lucky Number for The Saints Is Your "To Do" List a "Wish To Do" List? Holiday Shopping Giving Thanks Thank You Veterans The H1-N1 Virus is Not the Only Thing You Can Catch from Others How Are You Punctuating Your Life? Life Lessons from Leaves What Do You and The President Have in Common? Staying Alive How Much Static is In Your Communication? Do I Need to Go to Oz to Get Courage? Changes Remembering A Banking Lesson Tell Me a Story What Can Cleaning Out Closets Teach You About Your Organization? Symbols and Signs A Teachable Moment What Do Hiking and Meetings Have in Common? Remembering Walter Cronkite Are You a Shortcut? Independence Day Inspiration Three Titans Say Goodbye Open Door, Open Mind What is in your Garden of Possibilities? Lessons from a Tiger Are You on the Verge of Emotional Bankruptcy? Memorial Day Acknowledgement What Do Titles Have to Do With Success? What Can Airport Restrooms Teach Us About Acknowledgement? Blazing New Trails A Note on Passion Seeing is not Always Believing Mastery at the Masters Newsworthy Ideas to Handle Anger Running into New Perspectives Mind On, Hands Off March Madness Trust = Speed and Cost Sacred Arguing What Can Men in Love Teach Us About Our Organizations? Lessons from Lincoln A Heart of Many Rooms The Boss Delivers a Powerful Message Building Leadership A Tribute to Dreams Direction Matters What is Important "Why" and "How"?
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Synergy Consultants, LLC 303 Hopkins Rd • Baltimore, MD 21212 (410) 377-7323 maryann@synergy-consultants.net Columbus, Ohio Office: 300 W. Spring St, Suite 403 • Columbus, OH 43215 (443) 465-1141