1. The less you confide in others in the organization, the better it will go for you. What you intend as harmless chatter can do serious harm. Keep your speculations and worries to yourself.

2. Be sure to manage down. Spend time with the lower-level employees in your company and try to be decent to all of them. A polite greeting to the elevator operator, a thanks to the mail delivery person and a kind word to the assistants will be appreciated. The making of reputations begins at the ground...

In a word, NO!  This is definitely a distinction WITH a difference.  The words are almost always used interchangeably, and no greater disservice could be done.  

History is full of leaders, good and bad, that were lousy managers.  Conversely, a lot of great managers were never able to attain the role of a leader.  Some leaders may coincidentally be good managers, but a sterling manager doesn't necessarily have the charismatic leadership gene. What is the difference?

Leader- A leader's job...

As we pass the day that most people typically give up on their New Year's resolutions (six days? really?) let us remember that perseverance is one of the most under-appreciated qualities a man can possess.

No matter the adversity, no matter the obstacles, you must continue to try.  One cannot give up simply because the going gets tough.  A person true to their integrity, true to their principles, will always find a way of accomplishing what seems insurmountable- simply by not giving up and...

I hope and trust that all had a great Christmas, lots of merriment and hopefully giving thanks.  As the new year approaches, remember to build on your experiences of the past year- be they good or bad.  All one experiences in life helps to mould the person they become.  It is up to us to shape things positively, so we may reflect on all experiences as beneficial.

Happy New Year!

Just a quick thought- Don't only have hope for oneself, but hope for others.  Spread wealth, even when you don't have it and be ever grateful for what you do have (and not just possessions).

Think how your actions will affect others, both negatively and positively and act accordingly.  Karma has a long memory........................