Welcome to the August 2005 edition of  “Leadership:  It’s All About Trust.”

 An on-line newsletter from Ellen Castro that addresses

leadership in today’s ever changing world.

Today’s Leaders

Today’s leaders know …

·                    That they are in the people business regardless of the industry.

·                    That people want to feel a positive emotional connection in these ever-changing times.

·                    That each and every interaction either builds a sense of significance and a connection or destroys it.  There are NO neutral actions.

·                    That a warm spirit and positive attitude are as important as their credentials.

Thus, today’s leaders keep their warm spirits and positive attitudes by …

·                    Choosing their focus in every single moment.

·                    Assuming good intent until proven otherwise.

·                    Understanding everyone is doing their best in any given moment or they would choose otherwise … including themselves.

·                    Realizing there are NO failures, only feedback.  There is ALWAYS a gift.

·                    Moving past their “ghosts” and thus choosing to respond versus react to situations and people in the present.

Today’s leaders, through their warm spirits and positive attitudes, create positive emotional connections in every single moment, in every single way.

Questions for Reflection

How do you maintain a positive attitude?

In what specific ways are you creating positive emotional connections with people?

How do people feel around you?  (Quick reality check … Do people smile or grimace when you approach?)

The choice is ALWAYS yours.  Choose wisely.

I am delighted to announce my updated website.

Please visit www.ellencastro.com and let me know your thoughts.

Feel free to share this with a colleague or friend.  Your comments and thoughts are always appreciated … I am always learning.  Until next time, choose wisely.

Ellen Castro is a bestselling author.  She holds an EdM from Harvard University and an MBA from SMU where she currently serves on the faculty of the Business Leadership Center.  In addition to Ellen’s writing, speaking, teaching and consulting, she is a REALTOR® for Coldwell Banker.  She can be reached at 214.750.7718 or ellen@ellencastro.com.

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