The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
Laws 4-6 We are continuing our study of John Maxwell’s The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by looking at laws 4-6 today. If you missed last week’s article, check out laws 1-3 in the previous post. If you did catch it, how are you doing with incorporating your new daily changes that will lead to […] Read More
The Great Value of Persistence
As taught by Napolean Hill in his book Think and Grow Rich At Launch Leadership Development we believe persistence is a required skill for successful leadership, and worthy of study and practice. Napolean Hill devoted a chapter to the study of persistence in his book Think and Grow Rich, where he states that in his […] Read More
The Power of Outcome Thinking
Another helpful tool gleaned from David Allen’s productivity book Getting Things Done is the practice of outcome thinking. Outcome thinking fits with Stephen Covey’s advice of “beginning with the end in mind”. Knowing where you want to go and the results you want to achieve is the starting place for any successful endeavor. How David […] Read More
The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
We at Launch Leadership Development have found another great book to add to your professional library – The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. This commentary is based on his 8th Anniversary addition, which has additional chapters and has been updated. The Slight Edge teaches that it’s the little daily habits performed consistently every day that […] Read More
How to Prioritize and Stay on Top of Your Tasks
We at Launch Leadership Development want to help you be effective and efficient with your tasks. Being able to prioritize tasks well is a valuable skill worth learning, my friend, and we have a system worth sharing today. This prioritizing system will take you through a step-by-step process to stay on top of your tasks: […] Read More
Sharpen the Saw Habit 7
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 six 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
Focus on the Process, not the Goal
It is important to set goals, no argument. Goals set a direction for our lives and remind us of what is important to us. Yet so many people struggle with achieving their goals. They give up or lose sight of their goals in the daily rush. What can be done? At Launch Leadership Development we […] Read More
Controlling Your Inputs
Are you listening to music as you read this? Is the tv on in the background? What is the last thing you read? What kind of conversations have you had today? All of these are examples of inputs to your brain, and today I’d like to encourage you to: Inputs such as music, tv, conversations, […] Read More
Building Good Habits to Gain Control of Your Life
Do you feel in control of your life? Are you confident that your life is proceeding just as you would like? If not, it’s time to examine why and get back on track, my friend. Today we will help you get back on the right path by laying out a roadmap for you: Accept full […] Read More
Routines that Work: A lesson from The Compound Effect
One of the best things a person can do for themselves is to learn from others’ wisdom and experience; and reading The Compound Effect is like learning from hundreds of successful people all at once. How? Because the author, Darren Hardy, has studied the behavior and habits of hundreds of successful people over decades, and […] Read More