Professionalism: How Do You Demonstrate It In Your Own Personal Way?
By John M. Jaramillo |
Leadership Lesson: When working toward something, it’s key to balance what we perceive as important in what we want to learn with the value that we already have, making sure not to let go of what is so special about ourselves. What does it mean to “be professional?” Last week, I was approached by a…
Read More What I’m Reading in 2023
By John M. Jaramillo |
I love a great story. Whether it’s hearing a great one on my podcast, The Book Leads: Impactful Books For Life & Leadership, or hearing it privately, or reading it, there’s so much power in a great story. And it doesn’t matter if it’s fiction or non-fiction. Anything that’s captured in a book is influenced by…
Read More What Comedy And Leadership Have In Common That Makes Them Effective – Part 2
By John M. Jaramillo |
Covered In Part 1 Comedy is Gauging Your Audience Aside from considering in advance what the audience needs or would like to see and hear, comedians need to understand how their material is working out in the moment as they deliver it. Based on how an audience is reacting, it works against their own self-interest if a…
Read More What Comedy And Leadership Have In Common That Makes Them Effective – Part 1
By John M. Jaramillo |
I love a good laugh. To me, it can be refreshing and satisfying, knocking you out of what might be the monotony of a bland environment or the energy drain of stress-inducing circumstances. It can also hit you with a natural high boost while having an already-positive experience. In any situation, the right laugh can…
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