It's the new year and an important time to consider ourselves first, so that we can better lead others. This week, I begin a series on personal leadership that will take us through the month of January.

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CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback Here are a few resources that I mentioned in this episode: The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner

Five Practices - Model the Way is the first one

Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman HBR Managing Yourself The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

First three habits: private victory Habit #1: Be proactive Between stimulus and response, we have choices we can make

Story of Viktor Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie January 2012 schedule for this show

Core Values - January 9th What are my strengths and blind spots - January 16th Creating Your Personal Vision - January 23rd Your 2012 Action Plan - January 30th

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Episode #18 show notes First Break all the Rules Engagement series for this show coming in February!

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