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Views: 2144(1 vote) - Top 10 Tips for Effective Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Chuck Reynolds1. Ensure you fully understand what coaching is. Many managers make incorrect assumptions about coaching. It's important that a manager uses a clear and consistent coaching model, and understands the "why" - to enhance staff engagement and performance - as well as the "how" - using a ...
Views: 1964(2 votes) - Common Team Challenges: Fear of Conflict - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Ellen PatnaudeI worked with a group recently that was extremely polite with one another. I'm not just talking about the normal courteous behavior. I'm talking about over-the-top, almost painful levels of politeness. There was absolutely no interrupting, no challenges to anything anyone would say, and polite ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - I Think, Therefore I Am: Dealing With An Inflated Self-Concept - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardThe way we think about ourselves and how others perceive us can be well-aligned or light years apart. This is often the case for managers and leaders, who can believe that they know what they are doing simply because they have been given the job. They can have difficulty recognizing that what ...
Views: 2067(1 vote) - The managers toolkit - The path to enabling joy at work - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Craig NathansonWhat is joy? It's activities which make you feel good, happy, cheerful ,positive and content. Only you are the judge of joy and what the experience is like, especially when it comes to work. Why is joy important at work? We spend the majority of the time in our lives working. Isn't this ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - The Full Package - Make Yourself an Irresistable Candidate - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Tiffany CrosbySuccess is hard work; it does not come easy and seldom does it come quickly. I think we can all agree with that statement. But there’s another aspect of success that is a bit more controversial and that’s the idea that success is fluid. What made you successful yesterday may not make you ...
Views: 967(3 votes) - By Understanding Behaviour We Can Manage Performance - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardWhat benefit is it to the organization if short-term goals are met but a leader’s behaviour contributes to employee unrest, sabotage, or high turnover with loss of skills and knowledge? Leaders must be aware of how their behaviour impacts on the motivation and performance of their ...
Views: 1825(1 vote) - Team Building Works, Even When the Group Doesn't Work Together - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonMost people think of team building activities for groups of people that do the same job and work together. Often they don't work together in the same physical space, but they are usually part of the same division or have the same basic job description. But that doesn't have to be the ...
Views: 1052(2 votes) - 10 Point Checklist to Successfully Manage a Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Chris Ruisi787 Dreamliner or Nightmare – Boeing Has A Crisis Over the last several weeks, we have read about the problems with Boeing’s new state-of –the-art 787, which has resulted in the FAA “grounding” the entire fleet of this new airliner. The center of the storm is focused on the new lithium-ion ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - Leaders Are Curious - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Vernon MyersCuriosity is what makes a leader…a leader. Most people don’t understand that this curiosity is what separates a leader from the rest of us. Immersion is the key – the more you learn, the more connections and insights you will have. Leaders are driven to accomplish the mission. The leader ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Experience: A 21st Century Survival Skill - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Billy Arcement“If a man with money meets a man with experience, the man with experience will gain some money and the man with money will gain some experience” This quote is among my favorites. It attests strongly to the value experience can bring to our life and career. Experience has no substitute. Yet, ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - Natural Horsemanship - Why I turned to it! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Ruth Bleakley-Thiessen"You can do nothing that I can't do. I can do things that you can't do. Together we can do great things." Mother Teresa Horses have always been my favourite animals. As a little girl I dreamt at night about horses. There were always three of them together - a jet black one, a snowy white one ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Be a Better Meeting Participant - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Angie ThompsonHere’s a safe bet. If you are reading these words, you’ve been in a meeting this week. Here’s a nearly-as-safe bet. You’ve been to at least one meeting recently when you were disengaged, bored, or wished you could have been at your desk getting some “real work” done. While this ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Ranches Lee HallLeadership is the act of leading people and managing things. On the other hand, leadership development is an activity that enhances the leadership skills in a person. It is the art of maintaining course in order to ensure that a target is achieved. Good leaders are humble and do not allow ego to ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - The Inner Game of Leadership: Stillness is Moving… - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Susan FreemanThis is the time of year when everything accelerates. Hectic goes to wild; busy becomes crazed… I thought readers would benefit from a powerful tip found in Leading Blog. It is consistent with one of the foundational 21 Powerful Principles found in “Step Up Now,” called “The Power of ...
Views: 1567(4 votes) - The State of Our Industry - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Henry GoudreauWith the certainty that the U.S. economy could be contracting, and the global economy slowing, one must ask deep questions as to what the near future will bring us. For myself, I am not being an alarmist, nor a dream slayer. I consider myself a realist. I believe it is far more prudent to see ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Positive Leadership Paradigms - Lasting the Test of Time - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Maura SweeneyIs There a Full-Circle Paradigm Shift Going On? An old adage claims that life goes in circles and it frequently does. I spent a week full-circling a leadership paradigm that embraces and empowers rather than excludes and subdues. Entertaining, edifying and enriching, it is one circle ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - When is the Best Time to Coach? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Angie ThompsonHave you ever heard the old quotation, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears”? It has a Zen-like quality to it, and inside those few words is the answer to the question posed in the title. The best time to coach is when the student is ready. At that moment of readiness, we are ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - Leadership Beyond Gender - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Valencia RayLeadership development is another area of personal and professional growth that is, not surprisingly, undergoing change. What we historically attribute to leadership style is no longer working as we move further and further away from a one-size-fits-all workplace to a more collaborative culture ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Resolving The Clash Between Younger and Older Workers - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from William CottringerResolving The Clash Between Younger and Older Workers By Bill Cottringer “Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.” ~Max Lucade. Because of today’s economic uncertainty, earlier entry into occupations and delayed retirements, there is a growing gap and conflict emerging in ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - Micro-Managing, Keeping a Lid on Your Organization’s Growth! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Enrique (Rick) RuizCould the idea of keeping a lid on your organization’s growth be a real sustainable paradigm? Today’s economic climate demands innovation and greater creativity to solve current problems. Fortunately, all of our organizations can tap into the diversity of thought that resides within our human ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Leadership - The Key to Effective Team Building - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun Rao‘United we stand, divided we fall’. Nothing explains the importance of a team better. A successful organization is backed by a team that has worked hard and relentlessly - and to drive a team towards success, it is important to have a competent leader at the helm. Team building activities and ...
Views: 1974(1 vote) - Team building - What makes it so important? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun RaoEvery corporate organization has a mission, vision and a set of goals to achieve. Each employee in the organization is important for contributing towards this common goal. While every team member is responsible for his or her duties and responsibilities at an individual level, it is important ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - Do's and Don'ts for a Successful Leader - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun RaoBeing a leader does not mean being a taskmaster. While it is the job of a leader to manage, motivate, and supervise the team, it is equally important that the leader builds healthy rapport and a sense of comradeship. A leader is the captain of the ship – steering it in the right direction, while ...
Views: 4237(2 votes) - Leadership Accountability – a Circular Strategy - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffLeadership accountability isn’t just evaluated by the marker of profitability. There are many components to accountability but the most strikingly overlooked one is buried deep within the relationship of a leader and the workforce: the truth. According to Sergeant Friday from the Dragnet ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - Overcoming The Fear Of Delegation - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Scott CiborowskiAsk most successful leaders to pinpoint an event that was pivotal to their career success, and they are likely to say,' it was the time my manager gave me a project that felt way beyond my ability'. Over and over again, leaders attribute their own career success to someone who trusted them ...
Views: 2361(1 vote) - The Five Pillars of Leadesrhip Success - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Gary HomesThe 5 Pillars of Leadership Success In the wild, in a pack of dogs, there is one leader and a hierarchy of followers. If the leader of the pack is a stable and balanced leader, the pack will prosper. If the leader is unbalanced or unstable then either the pack will too become unstable, ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - If Developing Leaders is the Question, Training May Not Be the Answer - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Angie ThompsonThat is a very strange title to read from a guy who has designed and delivered training for the last 25 years, and whose company provides a wide range of workshops, both inside organizations and in public settings. But the title is accurate. Training may not be the answer, and it most ...
Views: 620(1 vote) - If Developing Leaders is the Question, Training May Not Be the Answer - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Angie ThompsonThat is a very strange title to read from a guy who has designed and delivered training for the last 25 years, and whose company provides a wide range of workshops, both inside organizations and in public settings. But the title is accurate. Training may not be the answer, and it most ...
Views: 595(1 vote) - Human Capital Training Optimizes Utilization of Organizational Resources - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Sonu ParasharHuman capital represents knowledge, skills and abilities required to fulfill job responsibilities effectively. It is the most valuable asset of an organization. While a great idea is required to successfully start an enterprise, a strong human capital is required to sustain that business. ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - What Leaders Can Learn From Teflon - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Angie ThompsonPTFE or polytetrafluoroethylene was discovered on April 6, 1938 by Dr. Roy Plunkett at the DuPont research laboratories and it was patented in February of 1941. You know PTFE as Teflon – the non-stick coating used on things like pans, griddles and grills. This chemical now has a growing list ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Self-Awareness: Life Is a Hero’s Journey - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Valencia RayWe human beings love stories. One of the all-time favorite themes is ‘The Hero’s Journey’. Adventure stories and lessons from fairy tales were, and still are, at the top of my list of favorite movies, books, and conversations. This is why movies like “The Hobbit,” “Lord of the Rings,” and even ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Management leadership executive education balances management and leadership skills - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Sonu ParasharAn average manager handles day to day business activities which include planning, controlling, problem solving and strategic decision –making .Leadership includes guiding, motivating and engaging subordinates and peers, training, communicating and understanding the development of a strong ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Meet the Real Nick Saban – Executive Par Excellence - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Rand GolletzFor many of us, the name Nick Saban conjures up the image of a cold, calculating automaton – grim, frowning, win-at-all-costs football coach who cares more about the score of his games and the margin of his victories than the development of the young men at the University of Alabama. Until I did ...
Views: 2785(1 vote) - Effective Problem Solving Requires Team Building - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard HighsmithTruly complicated problems necessitate team solutions. If your team does not function well, its’ problem solving capability will be limited. To tackle intricately detailed problems a team must successfully answer these questions. I recommend answering the questions in sequence and posting the ...
Views: 2617(1 vote) - How Storytell Improves Team Building - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard HighsmithWhen I first graduated from college, I was hired full time at a children’s home. I had been working there part time as a relief childcare worker. With my degree I was promoted to a management position, Assistant Superintendent, over my former co-workers. I saw my situation as advocate for the ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Advantages of Maco-Management - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard Highsmith“When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: 'Only stand out of my light.' Perhaps some day we shall know how to heighten creativity. Until then, one of the best things we can do for creative men and women is to stand ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Three Important Questions when Choosing a Team Building Activity - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonThere are probably thousands of different team building activities out there on the market today. How can anyone possibly sift through them all and decide on the "best one" for their group? As soon as you put in the search term "team building" into any search engine, it's easy to become ...
Views: 1860(2 votes) - Are You Really ‘Fixing’ Yourself, or Are You Simply ‘Learning’? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Valencia RayLeadership and developing emotional intelligence is really personal growth and development. It is important to distinguish this. If leaders want to become more empathetic, engaging and inspiring, we must recognize that we need to change our self first. One reason why this feels so threatening ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - An Executive Coach - Your ROI - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Jennifer BroadleyWhat's the Return On Investment of working with an Executive Coach? This is such a juicy question. Ten years and over 1000 clients ago, as I tentatively opened my doors to my first incarnation of being an executive coach. I had very little understanding of the value I was bringing to my market. ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Leaders Train and Develop Through Their Actions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffThere are many ways for a leader to train and develop a workforce: teaching, coaching, encouraging and nurturing. However the one form that speaks loudest and is rarely considered a strategy are a leader’s actions. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the actions of a leader are ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Leadership Lessons to Learn to Win in The Trust & Value Economy: 3 Critical Leadership Lessons Missing in Washington - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Meridith Elliott PowellLet me first make a disclaimer: This blog is non-partisan. I am a registered Independent who can make a clear and logical argument as to why neither party is doing what needs to be done to get the economy moving, get our spending under control, and show true leadership in challenging times. In ...
Views: 898(2 votes) - Weaving The Web - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Tina TessinaOprah Winfrey opened her school in South Africa in January, and was both praised and criticized. The criticism was that she was spending too much money on too few girls, because her school was lavish, free, and could only accommodate less than 200 girls. Aside from the fact that Oprah is ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - 5 Things Thought Leaders Do - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from TJ PhilpottInternet thought leaders are admired and even envied for their seemingly natural ability to build traffic to their site with just a comment or quote! These people tend to stand out at many of the top social networking sites we all seem to frequent online! The question being addressed here today ...
Views: 2141(2 votes) - LEADERSHIP TOOL: DEVELOPING SUCCESS HABITS - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Scott HunterAre you tired of the standard practice of developing New Year’s resolutions and then feeling guilty because you have not followed through on them? Many would answer a resounding YES! In Jack Canfield’s book, The Success Principles, he provides some interesting insights and a fresh approach ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Being Versus Doing - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Andria CorsoAt the start of a New Year many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions or, what we want to “do” in the coming year. Being a goal-oriented person, I set annual goals every year, which I’m pretty good about accomplishing. Since it’s the start of the year, I’ve been thinking about what I ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - How to Make an Effective Presentation. - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Gael DrumDo you get tongue tied, intimidated, lost for words or feel anxious when speaking? Would you like to develop stronger client and peer relationships? Would you like to improve your leadership qualities? Delivering information to anyone including managers, business partners, clients, teams ...
Views: 732(1 vote) - How to Choose an Executive Training Program to Encourage Employees? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Sonu ParasharPlanning for introducing an executive training session? Have you set your target? If you haven’t yet, here’s a guideline. In order to encourage your employees this type of vocational programs brings in fruits at the right time. No organization can develop and grow over time without leading ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Breaking Free - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from William DiedrichI have read that baby elephants in captivity are chained by one leg to a post. They try hard to free themselves but are unable. After awhile they give up. When they grow up, they believe they still can't free themselves, even though they have the strength to break free at any time. If the story ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - How to Watch the Super Bowl for Leadership Lessons - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Angie ThompsonChances are, in a few days you will be watching the Super Bowl. Whether at a party, or home alone, whether you are a true fan, or are watching for the commercials (or as an excuse to eat), the Super Bowl offers you a leadership learning opportunity, if you know what to do. Just like the ...
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