I just recently had a blast at an American Student Government Association Conference (ASGA) in Boston, MA.  Never have I seen so many dedicated student leaders that were really serious about SGA.  I also created a new energizer for my workshop "How to Increase Your Power and Influence in SGA".  It is to the new song Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera.  Hope you ...

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PART 2: When is a dictator needed?

In last months blog, we talked about Joe Clark and how at some times we need an autocratic approach to leadership especially in times of crises and when you have little time to develop a consensus.

Here are some additional leadership lessons from Joe Clark as portrayed in the movie "Lean on Me."

1. Establish authority immediately.

It was quite ...

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Last night I watched  the movie "Lean on Me" which is about the famous New Jersey East Side High School and the infamous Principal Joe Clark, played by Morgan Freeman. It has always been one of my favorite movies.  Joe Clark did some revolutionary things to turn his school around. It is a perfect case study of leadership especially on what type of leadership is needed at different times? When ...

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It has been a long time since I have seen a music video that has given me goosebumps just from watching it.  Katy Perry's Firework music video did exactly that and I will tell you why.

It is a metaphor how we are all beings of light and that we shouldn't prevent ourselves from expressing who we truly are.  Katy is acting as a leader inspiring all of us to let go of our fears, ...

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Did you know that you have several mental blocks that are holding you back from succeeding?  Today I discovered what mine was….it was my 9-6 job and my attitude when I come home after work.  For my fiancée Michelle, her recent mental block was that she couldn’t have conversations with her fellow employees about how much salary they make.

To give you a better understanding of what I am ...

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Considering that Avatar is coming out in theaters again with the never before seen scenes, I thought it is time to share my last blog on the movie, especially since it is about leadership and war.

Jake Sully says a famous line in the movie that I can't forget because it could shake societies fundamental beliefs about people, human nature, and war.

Jake says: "I was a warrior who dreamed ...

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One of the most important themes that I loved in the movie Avatar was the reverence for nature. The Na'vi attitude and connection with nature provides all of us great insights into leadership.  I will explain below.

A fascinating aspect of each of the avatars, as well as every creature on the planet Pandora, is that they all have an appendage attached to their heads that can connects them ...

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(Part 1 of 3)

Part 1: Becoming a Leader Like Jake Sully

In 1999, approximately 11 years ago, I saw a famous movie called "The Matrix" that totally wowed me. I saw it with my older brother Jonathan in THX. It was unbelievable. I remember it like it was yesterday: The famous Trinity freeze frame kick, Neo's 360 degree view of dodging bullets, and the helicopter explosion.  These images ...

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The question: Has President Obama demonstrated leadership on the health care reform?  The short answer is NO.  Now let me qualify that statement. I believe that if he was rated on a scale between 1 and 10, I would give him a 4.  I will explain why in this post.

The National Society of Leadership and Success, who I serve as a National Officer and Program Coordinator, outlines 6 basic ...

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I met one of the most amazing women in my life, her name is Alexis Jones. She is only 26 years old and has accomplished so much. Her accomplishments include: hiking Mount Everest, becoming a celebrity on the reality TV show “Survivor”, completed a master’s degree in only one year instead of the standard two at the University of Southern California, and created her own company called ...

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