How to Deal With Peer Pressure
Thoughts from the book When to Speak Up and When to Shut Up by Dr. Michael D. Sedler Peer pressure doesn’t just happen among teenagers. Peer pressure can occur at all stages of life in many settings. Workplace peer pressure can feel especially painful because the stakes can feel higher. We at Launch Leadership Development […] Read More
Speaking Up to Those in Authority
Thoughts from the book When to Speak Up and When to Shut Up by Dr. Michael D. Sedler In our last article I shared Dr. Sedler’s ideas about why some people might find it difficult to speak up, and some questions to ask yourself before speaking up. Today I want to share his ideas about […] Read More
When Silence Isn’t Golden
Thoughts from the book When to Speak Up and When to Shut Up by Dr. Michael D. Sedler A time to keep silence, and a time to speak… – Ecclesiastes 3:7 It takes wisdom to know when to speak up and when to keep silent. When I saw this title, I knew I could learn […] Read More
Tame the Toxic: How to deal with a difficult person
Do you have a toxic person in your workplace or school that seems to enjoy getting under your skin? Today, we at Launch Leadership Development want to give you some strategies to deal with this toxicity, and help you recover your peace of mind at work/school. Life is too short to be dealing with stressful […] Read More
Synergy Habit #6
Launch Leadership Development is continuing the study of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey So far, we have covered the first five habits. Habits 1-3 build a solid foundation for independence. Habit #1 Be Proactive Habit #2 Begin with the End in Mind Habit #3 Put First Things First Habits 4-6 […] Read More
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Habit #5
Launch Leadership Development is continuing the study of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey So far, we have covered the first four habits. Habits 1-3 build a strong foundation for independence. Habit #1 Be Proactive Habit #2 Begin with the End in Mind Habit #3 Put First Things First Habits 4-6 […] Read More
The Power of Mentoring
Most of us can think of someone special that made a difference in our lives, that helped us grow and shape who we are today. If you can, what a blessing, my friend! Have you given thought to being such a person in someone else’s life? At Launch Leadership Development we believe in the power […] Read More
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
A study of leadership skills would feel incomplete if I did not include John Maxwell’s writings on the subject. He is an established authority on the topic, has written dozens of respected books and is a sought-after speaker around the world. This particular book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, is one of my favorites […] Read More
The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey Book Review
The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey dives deep into the subject of trust like no other book I have seen or read on the topic. Trust is explained to be the driving force of all relationships, personal and professional. Covey details many personal experiences building and restoring trust in his corporate career that give […] Read More
Ditch the Drama
Who likes being around drama?? Apparently, some people do, but if you are like me, and you find it draining, read ahead for today’s discussion on how to: Drama is turmoil caused by behaviors such as: Some recognizable personality types that often cause drama include: Mean girl/guy – sabotages people “accidently”. Knows everything about everyone […] Read More