Monthly Archives: July 2017

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Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets

A Reel Leadership Article

Valerian and Dunkirk released on the same weekend. And I’ve got to say I thought Valerian was the better of the two movies.

While Dunkirk recalled the true (but fictionalized in the movie) story of the evacuation of over 300,000 men, Valerian was the more enjoyable for me. The story of Valerian captured my imagination.

Quotes and Leadership Lessons From Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets

I could picture myself in the city of Valerian. Traveling with Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) as they searched for answers and got into trouble.

The imagery of Valerian was breathtaking. Epic scenes of space could make you gasp in awe. The movie was a beauty.

Not only was Valerian a treat for the eyes and soul, there were plenty of leadership lessons in Valerian. Keep reading to discover them all.

Caution: Valerian spoilers ahead  Read more...

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5 Ways A Leader Can Have A Better Weekend

In our hyper-connected world, you’re expected to be at the beck and call of the organization you lead. This expectation can drain you and take a toll on your weekends.

They’re no longer sacred. They’re no longer set aside for rest.

Instead, you’re worried about what could go wrong.

Leaders can have a good weekend

Image by Evan Rummel

You can’t live like this. No one can. At some point, you’re going to crack.

All because you couldn’t disconnect and leave your work behind while enjoying the weekend.

You can change all of that. You can create an environment where you can have a better weekend.

5 Ways A Leader Can Have A Better Weekend

Rest is important. Our bodies were designed to have a regular rhythm. One we often ignore.

So, let’s see what we can do to make our weekends better and more restful.  Read more...

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The Power Of Learning Leadership From The Movies

Answers From Leadership Podcast Episode 43

Today’s Answers From Leadership podcast episode is slightly different. Rather than getting answers from a world-class leader, I’m doing a solo episode.

I hope you enjoy this episode where I share the benefits of watching movies, why you shouldn’t be ashamed to do so as a leader, and why moderation is okay.

The power of learning leadership from the movies

Listen To The Answers From Leadership Podcast:

 

Show Notes:

Are TV shows, music, and movies bad?

No, they’re not. They’re a form of storytelling that can bring you insights into leadership. Use them in moderation.

What is Reel Leadership

Reel Leadership is both a blog series and an upcoming book. Reel Leadership shares leadership lessons from movies and how you can apply those to your life.

You’re going to find lessons about multiple facets of leadership. There’s going to be lessons about teamwork, sacrifice, consequences, integrity, and legacy. Movies can teach us about these leadership traits and aspects.  Read more...

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Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Christoper Nolan’s Dunkirk

A Reel Leadership Article

Christopher Nolan is back with a tale from World War 2. Dunkirk tells the story of French, Belgian, and British allied soldiers surrounded by the German army. Their evacuation was intense and the focus of Dunkirk.

Dunkirk is receiving praise from critics and moviegoers alike. People are loving what Christopher Nolan has offered up in Dunkirk.

Quotes and leadership lessons from Dunkirk

Me? Not so much. I found Dunkirk to be entertaining but shallow. Normally the shallowness wouldn’t bother me but for such an epic evacuation, I felt the story deserved more.

However, even though I didn’t love Dunkirk, that doesn’t mean I didn’t walk away without leadership lessons from Dunkirk. There were plenty of leadership lessons in Dunkirk and we’re about to dive into them.

Caution: Dunkirk spoilers below.

Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Dunkirk

1. Leaders need to give hope:

Dunkirk opens with a text introduction. The viewer learns what has happened.  Read more...

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How To Find The Right People

Bringing a new team member onto your team can be a scary experience. You want a great fit but you don’t know if you’ll get one.

Finding the right people to join your team can be tough. That’s why you’ve got to take the correct steps to get the right people into your organization.

Finding the right people is critical for business success

Adding Team Members

Whether you’re adding a new team member because an old employee transitioned out of their role or because your company has grown and requires a new person, adding a new team member will impact the culture of your organization.

Anytime you add or remove someone, the dynamics of your team changes. The new team member will bring with him different traits and personality quirks.

They may not be able to slide into their new role and fill it like the previous person. That’s okay. Don’t freak out.  Read more...