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Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   Monday Margin The Monday morning wakeup call (for most of us it is an alarm) is often pre-empted by anxiety, angst, apprehension, and ambivalence. These feelings usually begin on Sunday night and for some...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   Communication and Connection One of the most important leadership skills you can hone is effective communication. Ronald Reagan’s impact as a public speaker earned him the moniker, “The Great...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   Empowerment I recently sent a personal note to a leadership friend asking the person to define their purpose as a leader.  I received many though-provoking responses on their leadership purpose. I would...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   10 Things a Great Leader Does Well Last week we explored the first five (5) things that a great leader does well. Here are the remaining five (5) things: A great leader demonstrates self-confidence,...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   10 Things a Great Leader Does Well Over the next two weeks we will explore the ten (10) things a great leader does well. Here are the first five (5) things: A great leader practices empathy; thinks of...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   A Leader is a Gentleman / Gentlelady Sincere regard for the feelings and situations of others. Does not have a know-it-all finality. Does not monopolize the conversation or the program. Does not speak...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   The True Meaning of Christmas Whatever your belief system might be, it certainly stands that Christmas Day is the most celebrated holiday throughout the world. The day and even the "season" have become a...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   Ten Succinct Truths In about the same degree you help others you will be happy. The people you choose to have around you will either build you up or tear you down. Asking the right question is sometimes...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   Authenticity Throughout my working life, I have been most impressed by authenticity (genuineness, trueness, and credibility) in leadership. These are individuals who are verifiable and true to their...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson   A Team Prayer Amid Uncertainty Dear God: When I think of all that is happening in the world, I fall to my knees and pray to you Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from your glorious,...