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    Joseph Lalonde

    Joseph Lalonde is the owner of JMLalonde.com. He shares leadership insights from movies, extreme sports, and life experiences.

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    5 Relationship Books For Leaders To Read In February 2023

    February is the month of love. With that idea in mind, I thought this month would be a great one to hit on the best relationship books out there.

    These books are not only for those in personal relationships. These relationship books will help you in your personal and business relationships.

    You’ll be able to read these books, see the throughline, and apply the author’s thoughts to every relationship in your life.

    5 Relationship Books For Leaders To Read In February 2023

    1. The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People by Gary Chapman:

    Gary Chapman wrote the bestseller The 5 Love Languages. He’s now taken his work in personal relationships to the marketplace. In The 5 Languages of Appreciation, Chapman wants to help managers and business leaders to understand their people.  Read more...

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    How To Find A Guide

    The quickest way to grow is through a mentor or a guide. These are people who will show you where they’ve been, the steps they’ve taken to get there, and what they’re doing now.

    You’ll find a guide has typically been through the same situations you’re going through. Only they’ve made it through the challenges you’re struggling with.

    Guides are people who will encourage you, cheer you on, and be there for you.

    Go find a guide… But how do you find a guide for yourself or your business?

    Good question. We’re going to answer it in this article!

    How To Find A Guide

    Finding a guide can be challenging. If you’ve never had to find one before or found a bad one, you may be wondering what to do.  Read more...

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    Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Plane

    My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book.

    Plane is an action movie that will have you at the edge of your seat for most of the film. Starring Gerard Butler as pilot Brodie Torrance, Mike Colter (of Luke Cage fame) as convict Louis Gaspare, and Yoson An as co-pilot Dele, the thrills keep coming for the whole film.

    Torrance is the pilot of a plane that was directed to fly through a dangerous storm. The aircraft was struck by lightning, lost power, and crash land safely on an island.

    That’s only the beginning. The action really starts now.

    Gerard Butler and Mike Colter in a scene from the movie Plane

    Upon landing on the island, they discover the island isn’t safe. Dangerous rebels overtake the passengers, hold them hostage, and threaten their lives.  Read more...

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    50 Leadership Quotes To Inspire You Today

    In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day and lose sight of the big picture.

    That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 50 inspiring leadership quotes to help you stay motivated and focused on what’s important. No matter what industry you’re in or what position you hold, these quotes will remind you of the power of good leadership and its impact on both individuals and organizations.

    50 Leadership Quotes To Inspire You Today

    Communication is the most important skill any leader can possess.
    -Richard Branson

    If you want to build something great, you should focus on what the change is that you want to make in the world.
    -Mark Zuckerberg

    If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
    -John Quincy Adams  Read more...

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    What To Do With A Fallen Leader’s Work

    We’re hearing more and more about leaders having moral failings. None of this is new. Leaders have struggled, like the rest of people, with doing the right thing.

    However, leaders are often held to a higher standard. The Bible even talks about the price a person will pay to be a teacher. They’re more closely watched. They’re judged. And they may even have to face harsh consequences if they lead people astray.

    As I recently cracked open a new book, my spirit was stirred. Something didn’t feel right, especially after I read his introduction, where he talked about his love for his children and wife. A quick Google search showed me why.

    This author had an affair, left his wife, and married the woman. His affair is why my heart was pricked as I read the book’s first few pages. I felt I had to put the book down because of what I felt.  Read more...