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- The power of goal setting - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaA wise philosopher once said: “success is goals and all else is commentary.” Indeed, success in any area of your life—either in business or personal, begins with a clear-cut goal. Your ability to set and achieve goals will provide you with a sense of direction and is the master skill of success. ...
Views: 686 - Enthusiasm: What It’s All About - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaThe world belongs to the enthusiastic as they say. The word ‘enthusiasm’ comes from the Greek language and means God within (entheos). It refers to a divine spark or fire that burns within the breast of those with a passion for a cause, job, or life in general. According to Henry Ford, founder ...
Views: 678 - Awakening Your Leadership Potential: Leading In Your Place of Talents (2) - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaIn part one of this series, I noted that “awakening your leadership potential” is all about deploying and leading in your area of talents. I also noted that if you discover your talents and deploy it, then you are a leader in that field. In this part two, we will be looking at what makes a ...
Views: 620(1 vote) - Enthusiasm: How Do I Develop It? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaIf I may ask you: How much do you enjoy living your life? How enthusiastic are you about waking up each morning to see a new day. When you are enthusiastic, you are positive and that makes you stay motivated and happy no matter the circumstance that comes your way. The happiness we are talking ...
Views: 1228(3 votes) - Awakening Your Leadership Potential: Leading In Your Place of Talents Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaEVERYONE is a leader in his or her own gifted field in life. By nature you are a leader. You are designed to lead by your creator. You were born to lead, not necessarily people, but in your field. When you discover and pursue your vision for your life, then you become a leader in that vocation. ...
Views: 739(3 votes) - Dare To Discipline Yourself—Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaSince self-discipline is so important to our lives, how do you develop it? Here are some practical tips that can help you achieve it: 1. Acknowledge your own responsibility: As an individual you should embrace the fact that it is your responsibility to be discipline. Remember, no one will be ...
Views: 1322(3 votes) - Dare To Discipline Yourself part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaThere is no limit to living your potential when you imbibe self-discipline into your life. As Jim Rohn said, “SUCCESS is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while FAILURE is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.” It is the accumulative weight of our ...
Views: 1035(2 votes) - CREDIBILITY: A LEADERS’ TOOLKIT - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaIn your employees’ eyes, the totality of your leadership is dependent upon the things that they see you do. That means things like your ethics, values, morals, attitude, beliefs, character, skill, knowledge etc. are closely watched and examined by those you are leading. Your action as a leader ...
Views: 1004(4 votes) - Total Leadership: What kind of a leader are you? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaIf your employees were given the opportunity to fire you, how soon will you be out the door? I think that is a food for thought. I believe before you finish reading this article, you will be able to answer that question. The ability to lead effectively and harmoniously harness your employee's ...
Views: 1137(3 votes) - Courage In Times Of Adversity - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaAdversity is another means to discover your capability. It introduces you to your real you, and then, bring out the best in you. Adversity serves as a barometer to measure the greatness in an individual. The real you manifests itself in times of adversity. Your ability to continue or withdraw ...
Views: 3045(2 votes) - Achieving Personal Effectiveness Through Personal Mastery - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaHave you ever wondered why some people seem to accomplish so much while others struggle along barely able to attend to their daily needs? Highly effective people usually fulfill their achievements with less work and effort than those who accomplish little. The difference lies in their individual ...
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