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Leadershipisn'teasy. People and employees who think being a leader means sit- ting in the corner of- fice, taking three-hour lunches and spending af- ternoons on the golf course are sadly mistaken. Leadership is difficult— and leadership should be difficult. Why? Because at its heart, being a leader is about bringing people to- gether with a shared vi- sion in order to achieve a goal or solve a problem. It's about how leaders in- fluence the daily lives of the people who work for them and how their deci- sions affect careers and outcomes. A leader not only brings different personalities and employees together but also instills confidence in those differing person- alities in order to bring about success. This is not an easy task. The most dif- ficult part of commanding is knowing what is really going on with the com- pany, with individual em- ployees and what the best solution is. That's a daunt- ing task for anyone. Thedifficulttruth Human nature dictates that employees and work- ers look up to leaders be- cause they believe these leaders know the truth and have solutions. On the flip side, human nature also dictates that even leaders are sometimes clueless as to what is ac- tual truth and what is a personal interpretation. Humans often draw conclusions quickly and without awareness, which results in a skewed view of what is really going on. What leaders think and say is usually perceived as truth, when it may not ac- tually be. Managers have the difficult task of put- ting their personal inter- pretations aside, research- ing all options and decid- ing—even against their personal preferences— what the best course of ac- tion is. The mediator Handling conflicts in a workplace is also a diffi- cult, but necessary, task for leaders. Ideally, em- ployees can work out problems between each other, but if they cannot, leaders must step in to re- solve the conflict. Con- flicts in the office can eas- ily spiral out of control, leading to a toxic and un- productive work environ- ment. Handling conflicts or disciplining employees is not an easy task, nor should it be. Leaders are expected to use a firm, yet gentle, hand to help re- solve problems and ease fears. The professional student In addition to man- aging expectations, re- sults and people, lead- ers are expected to be on top of the latest training and information. Profes- sionals in an authorita- tive role can't wait for the next training session, but instead, must constantly learn, research and grow in order to effectively lead a team. While others go home at the end of the day and relax or watch their favor- ite show, leaders should invest in their develop- ment by reading, watch- ing and studying as often as possible. Putting others first Today's leadership model has shifted toward servant leadership where leaders are expected to fo- cus on the development of their employees. True leaders create more lead- ers. This role is a tough one to balance. On one hand, a leader must deliver re- sults and make an impact on the success of the com- pany; on the other hand, managers are expected to cater to different per- sonality types and gener- ations in the workforce in order to boost employee development. The overall result should benefit the company's bottom line. LisaHansenowns Express Employment Professionals, 243 S. Main St. in Red Bluff. She can be reached at 527-0727. EMPLOYMENT Leadership should be difficult Better Choice Real Es- tate will be holding the grand opening for its new location, 904 Solano St., at 5 p.m. Saturday. Food and drinks will be available. A raffle to help raise funds for the Neigh- borhood Watch program also will be available. For more information on this event, call Collette at 840-0466. St. Patrick's Day party The Corning Senior Cen- ter, 1015 4th Ave., will be having a St. Patrick's Day party at 11 a.m. Friday. Food, fun and social in- teraction will give every- one the perfect opportu- nity to celebrate. Cost for Senior Nutrition lunch is $3.50 per person for seniors, $8 for others. Reser- vations are required. The Corning Senior Cen- ter also will be hosting a Paint N' Sip 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Costis$35perpersonand includes all art supplies, one lesson from a professional artist, two adult beverages featuringIndianPeaksVine- yards, snacks and non-adult beverages. Must be 21 and over to attend. For information on either of these events, or to pur- chase tickets, call the center at 824-4727. Booksale The Corning Friends of the Library is looking for clean book donations and volunteers for the semi-an- nual book sale to be held 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8. Any persons interested in volunteering or donating books can visit the Corning Library, 740 Third St., dur- ing regular business hours. For more information about these or other Corn- ing Chamber of Commerce events, call 824-5550, visit www.corningchamber.org or like the chamber on Fa- cebook. CORNING CHAMBER BusinesstoholdgrandopeningSaturday The annual Cowboy Golf Tournament is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, April 21 at Wilcox Oaks Golf Club in Red Bluff. Lots of prizes, fun and have a chance to play with pro rodeo cowboys; $500 closest to pin on hole 18 sponsored by Red Bluff Dodge; vehicle from Growney Motors for clos- est to pin. Great prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. It was sold out field last year. For more information, visit www.redbluffcham- ber.com write to info@ redbluffchamber.com or call 527-6220, ext 301. Register by April 14. If space is available April 14- 20, there will be a $20 late fee. We are looking for raf- fle prizes for our Cowboy Golf Tournament. Would you be willing to donate something for this great event with locals, out of towners and pro cowboys? It's a great way of promo- tion. Please call Amanda Jenkins at 227-2223 or write to ajenkins0426@ gmail.com. Thank you for the support. Register now Sign up for these Round- Up events at the chamber by calling 527-6220 or visit www.redbluffchamber. com: Business Decorating Contest, Red Bluff Round- Up Parade, Chili Cook- off Vendors, Cowboy Golf Tournament, Chili People's Choice contestants call 527-8748, Chili Car Show call 953-6345. Parade The theme for this year's parade and decorating is "This Ain't My First Ro- deo." Fill out a form, join the community fun and return it to the chamber office. Winners announced at the Cowboy Coffee April 13. Judging is fun and it is on April 10. We would like to in- vite you to be a part of the fun Round-Up Decorating Contest. We are adding 1 month advertising on our elec- tronic board and winner announced at the parade. Do you want 8,000 to 10,000 people to hear and see your business or or- ganization? Enter the pa- rade. Congratulations to this year's Grand Marshals the Clay and Lilly Parker. Sign up online www. redbluffchamber.com or at the chamber office 527- 6220. It's at 10 a.m. Satur- day, April 22. Registration deadline April 10. Farmers Market Registrations are open for Wednesday and Satur- day markets. Looking forward to a great year with lots of great farmers, vendors, music and activities start- ing in June. For questions, to reg- ister or more info, visit www.redbluffchamber. com or call 527-6220 Good Morning, Red Bluff Networking Thursday, March 30 at the North Val- ley Services Administra- tion Building, 11799 99W. Come out for this ex- cellent event and sample some great food. We hope to see every- one at Good Morning, Red Bluff, the most pop- ular networking event in the county, so we can learn more about you and your business or organization. Please invite friends or associates to join you. RED BLUFF CHAMBER Cowboy Golf Tournament set for April 21 The Center for Economic Development at CSU, Chico will be hosting a free Food and Beverage Manufac- turing and Cottage Food Workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, March 20 at the Glenn County Farm Bu- reau, 831 5th St. in Orland. The workshop will pro- vide emerging food and bev- erage processors with the knowledge and resources to be successful and bring their company to the next level. The morning will focus on cottage food industries with topics including food safety regulations, permit- ting processes and market- ing. Presentations will fea- ture the Glenn County De- partment of Environmental Health, which will discuss permitting as well as food safety regulations regard- ing in-home production and farmers market regu- lations. The North Valley Food Hub will be present- ing on successful marketing techniques and information on managing your sales. The afternoon will fo- cus on the current and fu- ture agriculture expecta- tions in the region, and provide information about the resources available for food and beverage manu- facturers and small busi- nesses, including access to finance and microlending. The Glenn County Ag Com- missioner will be discuss- ing the current and future trends in the region's agri- culture industry and the ex- pected challenges facing the region. In addition, there will be a presentation from Sohnrey Family Foods, who will be sharing its success story and overcoming chal- lenges and struggles, as they expanded their company. To register, visit http:// cedcal.com/agplus/work- shops. TRAINING Food and beverage manufacturing workshop Lisa Hansen U-Haul Company of California is pleased to announce that AA Tow- ing & Auto Mechanic has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Corning com- munity. AA Towing & Auto Me- chanic, at 911 Solano St., will offer trucks, trailers, towing equipment, sup- port rental items and in- store pick-up for boxes. Hours of operation for rentals are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday. After- hours drop-off is available for customer convenience. Reserve products at this dealer location by calling 586-4016 or vis- iting https://www.uhaul. com/Locations/Truck- Rentals-near-Corning- CA-96021/050078/. AA Towing & Auto Me- chanic owner Aurelio So- lis is proud to team with the industry leader in do- it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Tehama County. EXPANSION Shop to offer rental trucks and trailers CONTRIBUTED AA Towing & Auto Mechanic owner Aurelio Solis poses for a photo. Thankyou! PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. CONTRIBUTED Players warm up for the 2016Cowboy Golf Tournament. 25yearsprofessional experience. 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