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Are You a Mr. Earl? In her speech at the 10th Annual USC Women’s Conference, my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Julie Miller shared the story of an experience she had with her high school guidance counselor, ‘Mr. Earl’. Take a look. Most people I speak with have their own ‘Mr. Earl’ stories to share: a counselor, a teacher, a parent, a boss who could not see their potential for success. That lack of support can have long lasting consequences for us. For some, like Julie Miller, it can be a heavy motivator to prove ‘Mr. Earl’ wrong. For others, it can really derail them and add to those negative voices we all have that tell us we aren’t good enough. Don’t get me wrong, there is always a time and place for honesty and tough love. Performance and behavioral issues need to be met head on. However, is there ever a time when a supervisor, counselor or other influencer should tell a person that they are stupid and will never succeed? What can and should you do to help others achieve, especially if you supervise or manage employees or lead an organization? You can address each of these reasons (above) and to keep your employees engaged and on the path to success: - Coach employees whose skills or passion don’t quite line up with current job tasks. - Create flexibility in scheduling and task sharing to make for a stronger team. - Formulate development plans for each of your employees to look at their current skills and drive to where they want to go. - Remember that there’s a difference between constructive criticism and being critical of a person. It can be too easy to personalize an employee’s shortcomings and voice frustration in a personal manner. Avoid your inner Mr. Earl by taking a step back and looking at the employee’s potential. What value does he or she bring to your team? Can this employee become a star employee? What would it take for them to reach a higher level? What other ideas do you have to help your employees achieve?

As a leader, be kind, compassionate, and fair. But, accountability is key to the growth and success of a team.

Pam Bondi: A Life Defined by Leadership, Pragmatism, and Tradition Pam Bondi has been a pivotal figure in Florida’s legal system and national politics, renowned for her decisive leadership and steadfast commitment to conservative principles. Her life and career reflect a personality shaped by structure, logic, and engagement with the world around her. To understand what drives Bondi, we’ll uncover the dichotomies that define her personality—one by one—culminating in the reveal of her Socionics type. Full article: https://lnkd.in/gdcNMYzd

Exciting News: Growth, Leadership, and Shared Values! After months of preparation, hard work, and perseverance, I’m thrilled to officially announce that Octavius is stepping into the role of Team Leader for the DK Real Estate Group in Jacksonville, Florida! 🌟 Octavius isn’t just a seasoned real estate professional with years of experience—he exemplifies the core values that make DK Real Estate Group who we are. He’s a firm believer in serving our clients and building genuine relationships, staying true to our mission: Make friends and serve people. This milestone isn’t just about expanding into a new market; it’s about working with people who share a vision for growth, collaboration, and customer-focused service. It’s about building a team that supports one another and consistently pushes boundaries. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together and even more excited for what’s ahead. To our team in Lloydminster, our new chapter in Jacksonville, and everyone who’s been part of this journey—thank you for believing in our mission and bringing it to life every day. If you’re a real estate agent in the Jacksonville area looking for growth, collaboration, and leadership that truly cares, let’s connect! Here’s to hard work, shared values, and the power of a supportive team. 🚀 #Leadership #RealEstateGrowth #Collaboration #ServingPeople #JacksonvilleRealEstate #DKRealEstateGroup #Teamwork #HardWorkPaysOff #NewBeginnings

A great self review checklist...

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Rolling Stones stand out not just for their iconic sound and legendary performances, but for their remarkable demonstration of enduring partnership. For over six decades, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood have shown us what it means to build and maintain a successful collaboration. Their journey is a testament to the power of shared vision, resilience, and mutual respect. This enduring partnership has not only kept them relevant across generations but has also set a benchmark for success in any field. The Rolling Stones remind us that lasting success is built on a foundation of strong, collaborative relationships. Whether in music or wealth management, their story inspires us to cultivate enduring partnerships that can weather the test of time. Here's to The Rolling Stones - a symbol of timeless teamwork and partnership excellence! And here’s to Cerity Partners – building an enduring Partnership to impact the lives of our clients, colleagues and communities. #TheRollingStones #EnduringPartnership #TimelessSuccess #Teamwork #Collaboration #WealthManagement #AdvisorTreansition

Prioritize getting to know the people around you. At Nicole Lewis & Associates, we wouldn’t be where we are without the people we’ve chosen to build with. Every connection we make is intentional and rooted in mutual growth and a shared vision. Genuine relationships are the foundation of success. We fuel real growth and lasting innovation by fostering trust and collaboration with colleagues, clients, partners, and team members. - #growth #michigan #businessstrategy

“Leadership’s about making sure everybody has an opportunity to succeed, right?”   As Kristina Daniel Lawson, Managing Partner of Hanson Bridgett rightly notes, leadership is about other people. As leaders, we have an opportunity to lift and develop those around us. Effective leadership has the power to reshape the legal sector. Yet, leadership skills have taken a back seat in law firms. Why?    ❗ Law firms believe leadership skills are innate – think “natural born leader” ❗ Leadership skills are shunted to the side for “more pressing development needs” ❗ Law firms often promote rainmakers over those with the ability to energize, motivate and engage those around them   Fortunately, a recent study co-produced by ALM and The Tilt Institute, Inc. revealed that law firms have made greater investments in professional development and expanded leadership development programs. How can your firm raise leaders?   ✅ Offer and deliver high-impact leadership training and coaching opportunities ✅ Publish written job expectations, including leadership skills, at all levels ✅ Promote personal responsibility for the leadership journey through empowerment, education and mentorship ✅ Publicly communicate buy-in and support for leadership growth by recognizing those who embody the type of leadership best aligned with firm priorities   Excerpted from The Path to Greatness – the power of personal responsibility. Thank you to The Legal Intelligencer for the recent share. A big thank you to Kristina Daniel Lawson and James Goodnow for their insights and knowledge.   #Leaderdevelopment 

Our values are extremely important to us at Rigby Capital and we regularly ask our team to nominate colleagues whose work reflects those values (and indeed goes above and beyond). At our end of year review, we were delighted with the wealth of nominations across all areas of our organisation. However, these four were our outright winners: Will Ilett for Unity, Jennifer Martin for Trust, Nick Talbot-Butler for Daring and Madeleine Kendall-Smith for Positivity. For a little fun, our AI-generated poem, hints a little more at the reasons for their recognition: Will's unity is more than alright, Challenging the business, shining bright. Jen's trust, a beacon so clear, Guiding with advice, dispelling fear. Nick's daring breaks all bounds, Pushing limits, he astounds. Maddy's positivity, a radiant glow, Lombard's guardian, in the know. Together they form a team so grand, Each one holding a key in hand. Opportunities, docs and processes they improve, In their values, success they prove.

https://lnkd.in/db_PMZCn Guide yourself successfully through the corporate maze and reach your career goal faster. Understand expectations from you as a subordinate, leader and as a peer as well as other critical points to focus on.