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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 Throughout my working life, I have been most impressed by authenticity in leaders. They are often sincerely devoted to family, relationships, and work. They are not a copy, but they are an original. Although...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   Good Habits for First Time Leaders Years ago, I came across a story where a father received a call from his daughter who worked for a wholesale automobile auction company telling him that she had been...

Your Leadership Link by Cullen S. Gibson, Vice President   Pilgrims and Strangers Good morning! I hope all of you as leaders are prepared for a busy Thanksgiving week! I think it is appropriate to look at a little history behind this holiday. Each year, on the...

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...