3 Lessons from Iron Man

The movie Iron Man can inspire solutions for dealing with issues within your career, business or workplace. Just look closely at the leadership actions taken by the movie hero.

1) Passion-based business: The movie hero, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces extreme adversities at the beginning of the story that cause him to rethink the focus of his company values. He renews his passion for utilizing his wealth and skills to make the world a better place. Identify aspects in your career that incorporates something you love or enjoy doing.

2) Optimistic mindset, perseverance, resilience: During Stark's overwhelming adversity, his mindset was focused not on negative thoughts but on persevering with optimism. This attitude not only saves his life it leads him to creating the prototype of his Iron Man suit. Do your best to focus on the positive outcomes rather than the negatives of your own challenges.

3) Build a better product/service: Stark's passion and persistence leads him to perfecting his Iron Man suit and creates 3 versions in total. Each version is a step forward to improving its effectiveness AND for benefiting the world. Focusing on improvement keeps your brain active and benefits your both your professional and personal development. Your co-workers, customers and clients ultimately benefit the most.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for improving your challenges in your workplace, business or career. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for overcoming obstacles, hone your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Emmanuel Lopez-Motivatorman
Motivational Specialist for Professionals
Your Motivational Wingman!
More info: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2009

3 Lessons from Contact

The movie Contact has key lessons for dealing with adversities when you have a task or goal to accomplish. See how the movie hero overcomes her challenges that can mirror how you improve the quality of your leadership skills in your career or business.

1) Perseverance, persistence, resilience: Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) persevered in her belief that we are not alone in the universe. She had a tough, resilient mindset that allowed her to stand her ground with those blocking her path. Be inspired by how her persistence paid off with the support (both monetarily and key individuals) she attracted along her journey.

2) Believing: Belief and faith are central to the movie hero's lessons as she discovers the difference of believing in something with scientific proof and having faith when there is none. See this as a valuable leadership skill for trusting your gut or your heart when making difficult choices.

3) Passion/Energy: Passion in her beliefs and mission is what fueled the movie hero's perseverance and resilience. Passion is a strong feeling that sustained Arroway during the years it took to achieve her goals. Be inspired to keep you own passion alive in your own dreams and goals. It will sustain your drive during difficult times.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for improving your challenges in your career or business. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for overcoming obstacles, hone your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Emmanuel Lopez-Motivatorman
Motivational Specialist for Professionals
Your Motivational Wingman!
More info: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2009

3 Lessons from Tucker: The Man and His Dream

When real-life stories are turned into movies it's because the heroes have valuable leadership lessons to teach. In turn these movies, like Tucker: The Man and His Dream, can inspire your leadership mindset in your workplace, business or career.

1) Optimistic mindset: Tucker (Jeff Bridges) was always optimistic and enthusiastic despite the challenges he faced in producing a revolutionary car in the late 40's. That enthusiasm is contagious as you see how Tucker attracts investors, media and the public's excitement. Do your best to develop an optimistic mindset and you'll always feel a positive attitude and allow yourself to see the bright side of any dark situation.

2) Perseverance, persistence, resilience: Tucker faces many adversities in following his dreams and goals. His passion, belief in himself and his family's support is what fueled his positive mindset and attitude. These factors helped Tucker persevere beyond his competitor’s negativity and political roadblocks.

3) Teamwork, recognition: The people that believed and supported him helped to sustain Tucker's business initiatives. His entire family and crew stood by their leader in the good as well as bad times. And though he could be relentless with his business goals Tucker always acknowledged, recognized and respected the skills and support of his team. Remember to do this with every co-worker, client or customer you interact with.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for improving your challenges in your workplace, business or career. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for overcoming obstacles, hone your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Emmanuel Lopez-Motivatorman
Motivational Specialist for Professionals
Your Motivational Wingman!
More info: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2009

3 Lessons from Jerry Maguire

The adversities a movie hero faces can reveal helpful tips for unleashing your leadership abilities in your workplace, business or career. You just need to see films like Jerry Maguire in a new perspective for how the hero mirrors your hidden strengths and skills.

1) Optimistic mindset, perseverance, resilience: Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) perseveres in a new business venture despite being stripped of the company and clients he helped to build. It was his belief in himself and belief from others that kept him resilient and optimistic.

2) Passion-based business: It was a powerfully honest mission statement Maguire wrote that became his new platform from which to grow from. His passion became contagious. Maguire had the courage to recognize what he wanted in his career and had at least one assistant and one client that believed in his passion.

3) Supportive relationships, teamwork: Maguire’s dream was to create a business that was people-based where people mattered the most. See this as an effective model that can increase workplace productivity as well as nurture the customer experience.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for improving your challenges in your workplace, business or career. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for overcoming obstacles, hone your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Emmanuel Lopez-Motivatorman
Motivational Specialist for Professionals
Your Motivational Wingman!
More info: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2009

3 Lessons from Erin Brockovich

Movie heroes like Erin Brockovich are based on true inspiring stories that can show you ways of overcoming your own challenges in your workplace, business or career.

1) Confidence: Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) exudes a natural confidence that helps her stand her ground in getting what she wants. You see it in her attitude and hear it in her voice. Each of us has a confident energy inside ourselves and it just needs to be energized through a strong belief in oneself.

2) Perseverance, tenacity, resilience: Self-esteem is having a strong belief in oneself and Brockovich knows her self-worth. This fuels her perseverance and tenacity to achieve her goals even when they look impossible to outsiders. Her resilience is also fueled by her strong belief in what she is doing. Let her passion and belief inspire you in your own goals.

3) Express yourself: Brockovich has the skill sets for expressing herself in a commanding way. She is direct, confident and articulate. Learn to build your confidence and be fearless when speaking your mind. All your successes around you will come from harnessing the strengths within you.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for improving your challenges in your workplace, business or career. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for overcoming obstacles, hone your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Emmanuel Lopez-Motivatorman
Motivational Specialist for Professionals
Your Motivational Wingman!
More info: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2009

3 Lessons from The Shawshank Redemption

When you see how the movie hero overcomes his adversities in the movie The Shawshank Redemption you can identify solutions for dealing with challenges within your own workplace, business or career.

1) Optimistic mindset, perseverance, resilience: In the difficult times Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) experienced in prison he always maintained a hopeful, optimistic mindset. That positive attitude led to the strength to persevere and be resilient which can be applied to any challenges you face. It’s about focusing on your inner strength rather than the external pressures upon you.

2) Team spirit, respect: Dufresne learns to cultivate supportive relationships by simply being kind and respectful of fellow inmates. He has a quite leadership quality that fosters others to want to help him anyway they can. Let that inspire you to be the first to offer recognition and respect to others around you.

3) Strategic thinking: Because of the big reveal at the end of the film you will see that Dufresne had a skill set for strategic thinking. He demonstrates that there is a solution to any problem despite how overwhelmingly hopeless things may appear. Learn to analyze your challenges by focusing on the facts rather than the emotional factors.

Look at these 3 movie lessons as a mirror for improving your challenges in your workplace, business or career. The actions and positive results of the movie hero are there to remind you of key steps for overcoming obstacles, hone your leadership skills AND move forward with confidence.

Emmanuel Lopez-Motivatorman
Motivational Specialist for Professionals
Your Motivational Wingman!
More info: www.motivatorman.com

© Copyright Emmanuel Lopez 2009