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What Great Leaders Do

Leadership is about action; there is no status quo. Leaders are agents of change, constantly moving everything forward. For years, I have studied the habits and behaviors of leaders across various sectors, including business, government, athletics, industry, and education. Through this exploration, I have discovered that all great leaders share certain defining characteristics. Here are a few of those traits that we can use as a benchmark to assess how closely we align with the greats. Perhaps there’s room for growth in your leadership by embracing one or two of these qualities: Great leaders have a strong and compelling purpose. They are clear on their "why," which makes decision-making easier as this purpose becomes their guiding filter. Great leaders are committed [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-08-19T13:30:51+00:00August 12th, 2025|Connecting, Development, Leadership|0 Comments

PURPOSE—Start and End with It

Most leaders display their company’s mission statement, sometimes even publicly. I firmly believe every business should have a clearly defined mission: its purpose. That statement should reflect why the business exists and who it serves—employees, customers, clients, and beyond. But what about you? Do you have a personal purpose statement? What is your why? Each day we wake up with the privilege and opportunity to impact someone’s life. In my view, our purpose should always be rooted in serving others. As leaders, devoting our lives to a strong purpose brings deep fulfillment. There’s no greater calling than knowing you’ve made a difference in someone else’s life. Purpose is more than a goal—it’s a cause. It pulls us forward. One quote that has [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-07-15T14:00:16+00:00June 20th, 2025|Connecting, Development|0 Comments

Planting daily seeds.

What makes a good day? What happened that day to make you feel good? Maybe it was an event you planned, and everything worked out. Or it could have been your presentation, and you " killed" it. Something took place for you to say, “This was a good day.“ Author William A. Ward once said, “Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." I love this and hope you feel the same way. Each day, we get to choose what to focus on. When we focus on the harvest, as Ward put it, we are centered on our gain. On the other hand, when we focus on “planting seeds,” we serve and impact the lives [...]

By Bob Fashano|2024-12-12T13:15:28+00:00December 12th, 2024|Connecting, Development, Leadership|0 Comments

Why should I join you?

That is a question for every leader who is building a team. As a leader, you must have an answer to this question. It may never be asked directly. I have learned that people join people and people leave people. You may have a great company and brand; however, at the end of the day, they are joining YOU. The person they meet for the interview sets the tone for the answer to this question. As the leader, if you have a representative conducting recruiting interviews, you must take ownership and responsibility for the answer. People are drawn to the leader they believe will add value to their lives. So, what is the real value you are bringing to the relationship? Is [...]

By Bob Fashano|2024-12-09T18:00:34+00:00December 3rd, 2024|Coaching, Connecting, Development|0 Comments

Expressing Gratitude

Thanksgiving is upon us. It is the one day in the year set apart to express our gratitude for all the good things in our lives. It is a day for family and friends to celebrate each other. Of course, plenty of food is part of the tradition. Many, if not most, of us have issues in our lives. If we are not mindful, these issues can dominate our thoughts, bring us down, and diminish our true blessings. I am reminding the Lead One Community to stay focused on the positive things in your life. When we take the time to reflect on all the good, that alone will bring some joy in the midst of our circumstances. I do [...]

By Bob Fashano|2024-12-09T17:59:45+00:00November 27th, 2024|Connecting|0 Comments