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to see a difference in your attitude, and thus in your Dynamic leadership, within 30 days. You’ll be looking for the good and, when you see some evidence, that will strengthen the concept of “what you think is what you’ll be.” Then, when anyone at work states something negative, say the following: “That may be so, but I found . . .” Then state something positive, no matter how small, and that will show others that you are looking for the good, you are being a dynamic leader. An important part of our attitude, and thus our leadership abilities, is the simple act of smiling more. If all of us go around each day with frowns on our faces, that is contagious.

So, if a frown is contagious, I believe that a smile can affect people the same way. Why don’t we all make it our mission to smile at 3 new people each day – at home, at work, on job sites, with total strangers? You’ll be amazed how much happiness, and a more positive attitude, that will bring into your life. It will also convey a very powerful leadership trait that is indeed dynamic. It’s a force of energy, in the right direction! We can’t control certain things around us. However, we can certainly control things within us. I do believe that all of us have the potential to show dynamic leadership by changing a few simple things in our daily lives. What if enough of us did that? 

May I suggest the following positive affirmations: It’s easy for me to find qualified labor. I deal productively with government regulations. We handle safety issues very well. New technologies help us become more profitable. You don’t have to believe these thoughts when you declare them out loud the first thing each morning and the last thing each night. Just say them out loud. The subconscious mind cannot tell the difference between something that is real and something that we imagine. It sees thoughts as being real. When you declare positive affirmations each day, you’ll begin

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