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5 Ways Reading Makes You a Better Leader

The Science Behind Reading and Influence

January 20, 2020 by Michael Hyatt

Pollsters say reading is in decline. As an author and former publishing executive, the statistics make me wince. But I’m optimistic for another reason. Why? A readership crisis is really a leadership crisis. And for people who know how to respond, crisis is just another way of saying opportunity.

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: Books, emotional IQ, Empathy, Leaders, Leadership, reading

What It Takes to Become a Person of Influence

4 Simple Behaviors Any Leader Can Adopt

October 2, 2017 by Michael Hyatt

I was recently talking to a neighbor about an ordinance being considered by our city council. She didn’t like it and felt strongly that it shouldn’t pass. She went on to make the case to me, raising several valid points I had not considered before. I reminded her that the city was holding a public […]

Filed Under: Influence, Leadership Tagged With: being present, consistent, Empathy, influence, Leadership

What I Learned About Leadership from a Root Canal

November 3, 2011 by Michael Hyatt

Yesterday, I had my first root canal. I expected the worst. Thanks to the endodontist who performed the procedure, it was a non-event, In the process, he demonstrated six leadership skills that apply to all of us.

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: ability, Empathy, expectations, skills, trust

The Incarnational Principle of Leadership

November 15, 2010 by Michael Hyatt

The incarnation is the Christian teaching that God became man. This teaching is beginning to have an enormous impact on my practice of leadership.

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: Empathy, Incarnation, Listening, questions, relationships