REVOLUTIONARY LEADERSHIP Louisa Joy Dykstra Communication is on my mind today, Reader. Yesterday, a leadership change was announced in my company, and I had a lot of feelings about it. But less than 24 hours later, I'm feeling good. In fact, within about 2 hours of the announcement, I was feeling ok about it. I'd like to share my process in case it's helpful. This is what I did, and this is the pattern I always follow when changes happen. Process my own feelings about it. Privately. Discuss...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you're in the direct sales industry, there's something coming up that you're going to love! (If you're not, you don't need to read further, I'm not hurt, we're cool.) But if you ARE, you might be feeling like it's been a tough season in our business, figuring out how to work in a pandemic, then trying to find a new "normal." Are you feeling the need for a burst of inspiration? I'm thrilled to be one of 20 top industry experts bringing you the Direct Sales Success Formula...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
REVOLUTIONARY LEADERSHIP Louisa Joy Dykstra Hi Reader! Two emails in one day! Hey, I'm making up for lost time. I just added my coaching quick reference guide to my sign-up page, and since you're already on the list, I wanted you to have it too! If you're ready to move beyond the old patterns of bribing and cajoling your team, or "holding them accountable" (ugh) click below for the quick reference guide I use while working with my team. Coaching Quick Guide Revolutionary Leadership.pdf...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
REVOLUTIONARY LEADERSHIP Louisa Joy Dykstra Hi Reader! One of the challenges writing this book is I have so much material from teaching and coaching leaders over the years, but I couldn't get all the pieces in an order that felt right. With some help from my editor (thanks Janie!) over the summer, and with some mind mapping this week, I think I finally have it! Here's a peek. Of course now that I see it laid out like that, I think "Duh, that seems obvious." I guess that means it's right! My...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
REVOLUTIONARY LEADERSHIP Louisa Joy Dykstra Hello again Reader! I loved reading your feedback on the Old-School vs Revolutionary leadership chart, thanks so much! I'm definitely putting that chart right at the beginning based on your input. And to give some background on why we need a leadership revolution, here's a few new paragraphs I added this afternoon: Let’s not beat around the bush - what is so ‘revolutionary’ about this approach to leadership? A revolution implies that there’s...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
REVOLUTIONARY LEADERSHIP Louisa Joy Dykstra Hi Reader! I'm really glad to have you along for the ride as I *finish* writing and editing this book that's been "in the works" for so long. Here's my question for today. Attached is a chart describing some differences between Old-School Leadership and Revolutionary Leadership. Old school vs revolutionary.pdf (I really hope that link works, I'm using a new-to-me newsletter system!) What I'm wondering is, should I include this at the very beginning,...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I've been "in the process of writing a book on leadership" since 2019, but it has taken a back seat for the last few years. Now it's getting close enough that I'm ready to give you a glimpse... Ta Da! I'm still writing, but I know there are many leaders experiencing frustrations right now so I want to start sharing advance snippets. If you're one of those frustrated leaders, I'm inviting you to be part of that sneak peek! Click the button below to join my VIP book launch list. Yes,...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read