We Could Be In Trouble

"High Road Leadership--bringing people together in a world that divides." 

                                                                                                        ― John C Maxwell

 
I had to turn off the TV after the first five minutes of the debate and my thought was "we could be in trouble."  

Developing leadership skills was life-changing for me and the organization that I led for 14 years. My relationships improved because my communication skills got better.  I am addicted to professional development because with it, life continues to expand for me. I want that for everyone from the bottom of my mauve painted toenails!

I look at our world today and I realize that the leadership that is being modeled for our next generation leaders is not remotely the same that it was when I was growing up.  

We are living in a world where disagreement reigns and instead of conditions improving for people because of good leadership, many are disappointed and disillusioned because of bad leadership. This is occurring on both sides of the aisle, too. 

We argue over things that we shouldn't be arguing over and everything seems to cause a fight.  We are not uniting over common ground and the chasm between people seems to widen.

Good  leadership demands that we have character and that we serve others. It is not about gaining power so we can have control over others.  There are not many political leaders in our country who are serving the people, they seem to be there to serve themselves.

Leaders that have character are truth tellers and hope spreaders.  Where have we seen that in today's leadership and/or in our media...or even in our schools?
Kindness and consideration used to be the minimum standard when we interact with each other, but too many people don't hold to those same values anymore.

From John's book, High Road Leadership, "more than 75 percent of Americans believe morals are getting worse. They cite the greatest problem as a lack of consideration for others." 

What are we modeling for the next generation? There is a leadership law called The Law of the Picture--which shows us that people do what people see. What is the next generation witnessing? This is what makes me sad. 

I want to spread some hope through an invitation for you. I am thrilled to announce to you that my colleague and I are bringing in a leadership conference on October 4, 2024. It is a simulcast of John Maxwell's Live2Lead. It's an experience designed to inspire, educate, and equip leaders at all levels. In this 5-hour conference, you will gain new insights and growth tools from thought leaders and peers. You will engage in a meaningful day of learning and connecting with others with a leadership mindset.  

We need each other to make a significant impact in our businesses and communities. I believe that through learning and collaboration, we can begin to model and spread great leadership for those coming behind us. 

Here is a link for more information: https://www.jan-mcdonald.com/l2l

Come and be a part of a conference that brings people together in a world that divides. Thank you for considering this invitation and I look forward to the possibility of working together to make a meaningful difference in our lives and communities. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to me!

Looking forward to hearing from you, 

Jan