Leaders need to manage themselves before they can manage process. You need people "in the boat rowing with you" who are aligned with your view before you can make real change. Ken Jacobs, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP explains "lead first, manage second". #PRAD595

According to PI results by @TheOliverGroup I'm an operator. I'm patient, conscientious, and cooperative but may be cautious with risk. Any fellow "rule-followers" out there?! #PRAD595

When you lead, you give up the reins and let your team "do". However, you must also stay grounded in the actual work that's happening so that you can appreciate and support the team. My takeaways from chatting with @bischmj of The Plank Center. #PRAD595

Leadership and management are not interchangeable terms. Millennials like me are rethinking the "perks" of management. Jennifer Liu of CNBC Make It explains. cnb.cx/3tMGUQK #PRAD595

"Why don't you ask Marilyn? She's not afraid of anything." Marilyn Laurie is #goals for how you want your teammates to think of you. CC: Dick Martin author of Marilyn's biography.#PRAD595

"With the power of social media, marketing teams are now also the eyes, ears and heart of an organization." -Jamie Womack Gilpin sprou.tt/1DthXsgUsqU

"Public perception of an enterprise is determined 90 percent by what it does and 10 percent by what it says." My favorite Page Society principle is all about action. If you say the wrong thing, you'll always have your actions to stand behind. #PRAD595

Betsy Plank valued being an eternal learner, but how does a leader identify someone who enjoys and is adept at learning? Harvard Business Review explains. #PRAD595 bit.ly/3hpYvKI

"There is no great leader who did not respect and understand history." Wise words from Bruce Weindruch on understanding where you've been before you can lead. #PRAD595

How much do you know about the leader who came before you? Understanding their contributions and values will ensure a clean transition and earned trust. Insights by Scott McMurray and HistoryFactory #PRAD595 bit.ly/33VIEMk

The pandemic blurred lines between personal and professional lives. How leaders can leverage this shift to create a more transparent, value-driven culture. CC: Marcel Schwantes Inc. #PRAD595 bit.ly/3f04IeZ

The best leaders know when to turn it on and when to turn it off! You can't lead if you're not healthy. #PRAD595

Why being a great leader means being the dumbest person in the room. CC: @Colleen_Batch Entrepreneur #PRAD595 entrepreneur.com/article/369426

Hard to believe that #PRAD595 wraps up this week! My top takeaways about leadership: -Know your working style and that of your team. -Know where you've been before you plan for where you're going. -Ask questions and ask for feedback, often. Thanks Ron Culp for a great quarter!

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