Joseph Lalonde

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7 Mistakes Leaders Should Avoid Making

June 10, 2013 — 54 Comments

Bad leaders are rarely born. Rather they slowly edge their way towards the edge. Before you know it, you’re there.

No leader wants to venture into the badlands. Great leaders want to build great teams, complete their visions, and more. But they can’t do that if they’ve been pulled into bad leadership traits.

So that’s what we’re going to talk about. Mistakes leaders make and what they can do to avoid it.

1. Gossiping: Gossip is a weed that spreads like wildfire through an organization. Left untamed it will leave your company in ruins. Don’t buy into the gossip. Stop spreading it and stop those who are. Read more...

In Leadership abuse, failure, Family, gossip, leadership journey, negativity, relationships, rest

Dont’ Forget To Fill Both Gas Tanks

March 6, 2013 — 23 Comments

Gas tanks are wonderful things. They hold the fuel we need to drive our cars to the places we need to be.

Your car probably has one gas tank. Did you know that you have two gas tanks you have to watch the gas gauge for?

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It’s true. In a recent interview Nick Vujicic mentioned this principle.

I really liked this idea and wanted to share it with you. It’s an area leaders really need to be cognizant of.

Your First Gas Tank

The first tank you need to be aware of is one you use to feed your followers. Read more...

In Leadership analogy, cars, Family, leadership, relationships

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

December 25, 2012 — 3 Comments

Today is a special day. It’s Christmas. I encourage you to take time today to celebrate the meaning of this wonderful day.

Approximately 2000 years ago, a savior was born into this world. He came to save us and give us a hope of eternity.

Spend the day with friends and family. Share your most valuable resource with them, your time.

If you can’t spend time with those you want to, give them a call. Send them a message. Video chat with them.

Do something to show those around you that you care for them. Read more...

In Relationships Christmas, Family, Holidays, relationships

Sometimes The Grass Really Is Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence

May 14, 2012 — 32 Comments

We often hear people saying that the grass just looks greener on the other side of the fence. That our grass is just as green or greener.

But that’s not always true. Sometimes the grass really is greener on the other side of the fence.

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You may be shocked that I said that.

Think about it for a minute. Let the saying really settle into your mind.

When we really think about it, I know it’s true. And I think you do too.

WHY?

You’re probably asking Why? right about now. Read more...

In Self-Improvement caring, Family, motivation, relationships, responsibility, Self-Improvement, tending

Book Review: This thing of ours: How faith saved my mafia marriage

February 13, 2012 — 11 Comments

This week we take a day to celebrate love, on the 14th it will be Valentine’s Day. During this week I will be posting on a subject that I have been wanting to for awhile, relationships. First up is a book review regarding a Mafia marriage.

A dancer named Cammy meets Michael Franzese. She soon falls in love and marries Michael. Little does she know that he has ties to the mafia.

This Thing of Ours: How Faith Saved My Mafia Marriage tells this story.