Joseph Lalonde

Empowering Young Leaders With The Tools To Thrive In A Hectic World

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7 Unconventional Ways To Step Up Your Game And Lead

May 13, 2013 — 33 Comments

I don’t know about you but one of the things I love to learn about is unconventional leadership styles. Most of the unconventional styles you see come from leaders who are stepping up their game and taking chances. Are you going to be one of them?

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1. Be Flexible: Chris Guillebeau has been one of the most unconventional leaders I’ve seen. He took up the task of traveling to every country in the world by a certain date. There were destinations were Chris had to be flexible and change his plans. It didn’t ruin his trip, just made it different. Read more...

In Leadership creativity, details, flexibility, generousity, leadership, love, relationships, time management, unconventional

3 Ways To Create Relationships As A Leader

April 8, 2013 — 34 Comments

Relationships are an essential part of leadership. They connect you to other leaders, expand your influence, and allow you access to mentors.

You can’t go wrong in forging relationships.

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And yet many leaders struggle with relationships. Either they don’t want them or they don’t know how to create relationships.

Let’s try to solve this issue today.

I’ve discovered three techniques that will make it a breeze to build relationships with other leaders and members of your tribe. Let’s get started! Read more...

In Leadership, Relationships availability, generous, leadership, listening, relationships

Start Small, Lead Big

March 27, 2013 — 33 Comments

The leadership journey begins differently for every leader. Some are chosen. Others choose themselves.

One way or another, you’ve begun to lead. And that’s fantastic! We need more people willing to step up and lead.

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An issue many young leaders face is the temptation to start big and lead big. Feelings of inadequacy arise once they realize their tribe isn’t as big as they’d hope.

I’ve been in this situation before. There’s been times when our youth group was frustratingly small. Subscribers to my blog grew stagnant and growth wasn’t happening. Read more...

In Leadership frustration, leadership, relationships, skills, start small, tools

9 Signs You’re A Leader

March 25, 2013 — 36 Comments

I’ve met many people who live unassuming lives. Going through the routines and taking care of business.

Many times they feel they’re not adding value to others or they lack the ability to lead.

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In reality, they couldn’t be more wrong. The young, stay-at-home mom, the sophomore high school student, or the desk jockey.

Each one has value and the ability to lead.

The qualities of leaders can be very subtle. Look for it and you’ll find at least three or four that are present in your life. Read more...

In Leadership decisions, failure, followers, leadership, relationships, wisdom

How Bad Habits Enter Into Your Life

March 11, 2013 — 23 Comments

I’ve found myself wondering how I’ve picked up bad habits. From too much TV time to wasting time on Facebook to ignoring my wife. Bad habits creep into my life. And I’m sure they do yours as well.

When we recognize the bad habit, we often wonder how we let the bad habit into our life.