Leadership Gold
People Will Summarize Your Life in One Sentence — Pick it Now.
We venerate great leaders, and we have the tendency to assume their accomplishments came about regardless of the assistance they received from others. The truth, however, is that no leader would be great without the support and help of teammates. As a leader, you will never get ahead until your people are behind you.
Gaining leadership insight is a lot like mining gold. You do not set out to look for dirt; you look for the nuggets. Here are major insights shared at Leadership Gold: Lessons I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Leading
#1 If It’s Lonely at the Top, You’re Not Doing Something Right
Loneliness isn’t a requirement of leadership; it’s a consequence of selfishness.
#2 The Toughest Person to Lead is Always Yourself
To be successful in any endeavor, we need to learn how to get out of our own way.
#3 Defining Moments Define Your Leadership
The choices we make in critical moments form us and inform others about our true nature.
#4 When You Get Kicked in the Rear, You Know You’re out in Front
When you are at the front of the pack, everything you do attracts attention.
#5 Never Work a Day in Your Life
Passion keeps leaders going when others quit.
#6 The Best Leaders Are Listeners
Leaders dignify their followers by paying attention to their input and concerns.
#7 Get in the Zone and Stay There
Success begins by knowing your purpose in life and growing to your maximum potential in your strength zone.
#8 A Leader’s First Responsibility is to Define Reality
Good leaders balance their dreams with a sturdy dose of realism.
#9 To See How the Leader is Doing, Look at the People
If you want to know whether a leader is successful and effective, don’t look exclusively at her; look to the health of the people she leads.
#10 Don’t Send Your Ducks to Eagle School
Recognize that people differ in the level of their natural abilities, and do not treat everyone the same.
#11 Keep Your Mind on the Main Thing
You will wear yourself out trying to be an expert at everything. For leaders, it is better to know the most important things than to know everything.
#12 Your Biggest Mistake is Not Asking What Mistake You Are Making
Leaders who are willing to learn from their mistakes seldom repeat them.
#13 Don’t Manage Your Time – Manage Your Life
Time is an equal-opportunity employer; everyone gets 24 hours a day—no more, no less—but not everybody gets the same return on their 24 hours.
#14 Keep Learning to Keep Leading
The secret to success can be found in people’s daily agendas.
#15 Leaders Distinguish Themselves During Tough Times
The best leaders prove their merit in the crucibles of life. They step forward to make tough choices, and they assume responsibility for the decisions they make.
#16 People Quit People, Not Companies
The desire to leave for greener pastures is often motivated by the need to escape someone. People quit
leaders, not companies.
#17 Be a Connector, Not Just a Climber
The best basis for a leader’s influence comes from the relationships he or she establishes with followers.
#18 For Everything You Gain, You Give Something Up
Let go of what you have so that you can reach for something new.
#19 Those Who Start the Journey with You Seldom Finish with You
Anytime you ignore the reality of change and try to control relationships you will have problems.
I hope the learning video gave you inspiration and insight on how to be a REAL success.
Should you like to take your learning a notch higher, the following options can be explored.
Option 1: Join the “Leadership Gold” Mastermind Group
Participants eager to participate in the mastermind and earn a certificate, can send Janette Toral a private message on Facebook.
There is a synergy of energy, commitment, and excitement that participants bring to a mastermind group. My facilitated groups offer a combination of masterminding, peer brainstorming, education, accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen your business and personal skills. By bringing fresh ideas and a different perspective, my masterminds can help you achieve success.
This is comprised of:
1. Weekly exchange of ideas & experience for the 10 qualities.
2. Access to E-Learning and post your insights.
3. Get an e-certificate of completion after completing the assignments.
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Key Benefits of a Mastermind Group:
- Increase your own experience and confidence
- Sharpen your business and personal skills
- Add an instant and valuable support network
- Get honest feedback, advice and brainstorming
- Borrow on the experience and skills of the other members
- Study Leadership, Communications and Growth principles/practices in a group setting, create an action plan and have the group hold you accountable for fulfilling your plan and goals.
- Receive critical insights into yourself
- Optimistic peer support in maintaining a positive mental attitude
- A sense of shared endeavor – there are others out there!
Option 2: Have a “Leadership Gold” talk, workshop, seminar at your company or event
I offer customized presentations to fit your individual or team’s needs and budget such as:
- “Lunch and Learn”
- Keynote speech for your company sponsored event
- Half day and full day workshop/seminar
- In-house corporate training
- Executive and personal retreat
- Partnership Summit
I will provide effective team communication and structure that is important for forging relationships equipping your team with the proper attitudes to develop leaders within. We will work through goal setting and communication exercises that will bring cohesiveness to your group ultimately increasing productivity due to the positive influences each member will have on the group as a whole.
In addition, I will at your request, incorporate your organization’s meeting theme, mission/vision statement or build on your existing training schedule to best fit the needs of your group.
Option 3: Get the “Leadership Gold” Coaching Program
The coaching program is one on one private and confidential (face-to-face or webinar). When I am working with you one-on-one, it is my highest objective to help you reach your purpose, vision and goals, by working through John Maxwell’s coaching program specific to your needs. Group coaching is also available.
Together, we will create a strategic, powerful plan for you to gain clarity through a weekly process including, interaction and accountability. Options can include:
- 24 sessions for one year. (2x a month)
- 12 sessions for 6 months. (2x a month)
Please note: The coaching application has 3 stages:
- Completion and submission of the application form.
- Acceptance to stage 2 (onboarding)/or decline.
- Stage 2 (onboarding) – I will invite you to a 45-minute telephone consultation to discuss your application and growth objectives in more detail. At the end of this consultation, both parties can make informed decisions as to whether to engage or not, discuss fees, terms, availability and start dates.
Option 4: Get the “Leadership Gold” DVD Training Curriculum
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Leadership Gold Training Curriculum delivers John Maxwell’s most valuable lessons for forty years of leading in an engaging and powerful way. It offers the best of the best, the tried-and-true lessons that no one but Maxwell can share.
Leadership Gold is divided into 26 individual sessions on two DVDs. In each session, Maxwell illustrates one of the lessons with stories of his own successes and failures. Participants will follow along with John’s training using a comprehensive participant guide to accelerate their leadership development. The Facilitator Guide presents the material with lesson notes, helpful tools, and a plan to facilitate the training sessions well.The training sessions are also available on three CDs. Reinforce your learning by listening to Maxwell’s teaching or sharing them with a friend or colleague.
An exciting additional feature, also included in the Training Curriculum is a behind the scenes bonus DVD. John discusses his book writing process, welcomes you to his office, goes more in-depth with Leadership Gold, and highlights his favorite books. These poignant conversations with America’s expert on leadership are invaluable.All of the material is stored in a handsome, library-quality binder. You will be proud to display this training curriculum on your bookshelf.
About Janette Toral
Janette Toral is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker offering workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods.
John Maxwell’s team of coaches, trainers and speakers have been trained and certified by John to help you be intentional in your life both privately and professionally — by working with purpose and having a solid plan. Being intentional is about relying on a pre-determined strategy.
John Maxwell’s team of coaches, speakers and trainers are equipped with the best materials and have developed the proper skill sets to work with you one-on-one, in group settings, and through workshops and seminars to visualize, create and execute a customized leadership strategy to best fit your needs.