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Read For a Cause!

Posted June 30, 2013
by admin

What if I told you that you can enjoy one of the great pleasures of reading and at the same time help one of the nation’s top children’s research hospitals? The good news is you can!

In 2012 I started the Management Moment Leadership Foundation (http://bit.ly/WJ755v) whose featured cause is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

With your purchase of either one of my books, Leaders Without Borders & Great Leaders Wanted! a portion of the sales goes to the Management Moment Leadership Foundation to support this great work!

I would like to ask you on this Sunday to consider stopping by my website and ordering not just for yourself, but perhaps also for a co-worker, colleague, or friend a copy of the books. In doing so you will accomplish two things: you will be encouraged in your leadership journey by reading the books (as will your friends) and you will also help fund the great work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!

Thank you for allowing me to share the work of the Management Moment Leadership Foundation. Thank you for opening your hearts today to this great cause!

Visit my website to place your orders. They will be shipped out to you promptly. Thank you!

Order today at: www.dougsmanagementmoment.blogspot.com

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Why Ground Truth Matters

Posted July 12, 2012
by dougdickerson

In his new and highly recommended book, It Worked For Me, In Life and Leadership, Colin Powell writes about the importance of having what he describes as ground truth.

Powell writes, “…surround yourself with sergeants-that is, people with ground truth experience whose thinking is not contaminated with grand theories.” This is excellent leadership advice for the leader just starting out or as a reminder to the seasoned leader in need of a refresher.

The “sergeants”, the bearers of the ground truth on your front lines are some of the most valuable people on your team. They are the ones by which potential clients form their first impressions of your company and what they can expect in terms of any relationship going forward.

The sergeants in your organization are also the ones who will tell it to you like it is and give you the unvarnished truth as you need it delivered. A wise leader is one who knows his or her sergeants well and places a high degree of confidence in them. In the marketplace today you need people with ground truth experience who can help you.

John Maxwell said, “Few people increase the credibility of leaders more than adding value to people around them.” And that is what people with ground experience do – add value. Ground truth in leadership matters because those with it are invaluable to your organization.

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Doug’s new book, Great Leaders Wanted! is now available. Visit www.dougsmanagementmoment.blogspot.com to order your copy today!

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Great Leaders Wanted!

Posted April 2, 2012
by dougdickerson

When you think of the names of great leaders down through history, what names come to mind?

If you are a history-buff like me, names likes Lincoln, Churchill, Napoleon, Thatcher, Washington, and others quickly come to mind.

But how about adding your name to the list? You might be tempted to say, “Doug, I’m no Lincoln!” And that may be true. But I hold to the strong belief that within each person lies the potential to be a great leader. And this leadership has little to do with your position, power, or popularity.

I subscribe to the belief that leadership is more about your passion, discovering your purpose, and living out your principles. And this is the reason for my new book, Great Leaders Wanted! Become the Leader You Want to Be – and Your Company, Business, and Community Need You to Be

In my new book you will read the stories of everyday people who rose to the challenge of becoming a great leader. As you turn the pages through this book, you will be inspired to be the great leader that you were destined to be!

Great Leaders Wanted! is now available to order and at just $12, why not order extras for a friend, co-worker, or your boss!

Visit the official Management Moment blogger site and there you can click on the link to order my book today! http://www.dougsmanagementmoment.blogspot.com/

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