Leaders Are Learners: So what are you learning?

It’s getting near Christmas and I feel like I have to start squeezing in a million things last minute.  Yesterday, we finished shooting a video that we are doing for the Christmas Eve pre show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds and I’m wiped.  I’m trying hard not to let things pile up too much, I want to maintain a pace that’s comfortable so that when Christmas morning hits, I’m not too exhausted to enjoy the small moments and be in awe of what God has surrounded me with.  I want to be able to relax and refresh myself, so how can that get done?  I rely on the advice from leaders who are skilled in efficiency, planning and leadership.  Basically, I’m working to learn from leaders.  Here are four leaders that I learn from and a few articles that are helping me plan better, be more efficient and grow in leadership.  Enjoy:

• Maintaining the Piles: Here are two great articles from Michael Hyatt (Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishing) on how he maintains his digital and physical inbox.  It’s a system, but it’s simple, check them out.  EMAIL and INBOX
• Plan For The New Year: Chris Brogan, business consultant and president of Human Business Works writes about planning for the New Year.  It’s short but very sweet: Plan for a Better 2011
• Make The Most Of Meeting Up: Planning a retreat or gathering for your workers?  Read this post by blogger/author Seth Godin: How to organize a retreat Then when you are done, read the rest of his blog, the man is amazing.  
• Reading Power: Do This One Thing and You’ll Rise Above Your Peers is an excellent article by Donald Miller (author).  I know reading sounds like something you do in your spare time, but if you want to get ahead you need to know what great minds did before you.