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More Job Interview Confidence Tips - by Doris HelgeLeadership Position with A Hyper-Critical Boss - by Doris HelgeBusiness Owner Blues Require Leadership Changes - by Doris Helge- ***Cultivating Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOver the last two decades I have consulted to, provided workshops for, and delivered keynote presentations on leadership to a variety of restaurant chains and individual restaurant managers. I continue to be surprised by the general confusion between management and leadership. Managers push, ...
Views: 1353(38 votes) - ***Balancing Technology, Management, and Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order." — Alfred North Whitehead, 19th century British mathematician and philosopher As Achieve (my first consulting company) was working with our Clients to implement Toward Excellence (the cultural change ...
Views: 1376(35 votes) - ***A Tale of Two Managers: Command versus Commitment - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Organizations should be built and managers should be functioning so people can be naturally empowered. If someone's doing their job...they should know their job better than anybody. They don't need to be 'empowered,' but encouraged and left alone to be able to do what they know best." — Henry ...
Views: 1219(6 votes) - Great Introductions - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottIn business we are often faced with occasions where we are called upon to make introductions. These introductions can vary from a small group setting involving as few as three individuals up to a large group at a corporate function. Never underestimate your ability to positively influence the ...
Views: 3242(3 votes) - Everyone Sells! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottIf you’re a parent and you have ever convinced your children to do what you wanted without force or threats then you sold. An educator that makes learning more palatable for their students by adjusting their style and approach is using sales skills. A manager or employer that gets staff buy in ...
Views: 1833(3 votes) - The Hard Truth About Soft-Skills - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThere are 350,000 opinions (books) on “leadership” on Amazon. Corporate America can’t seem to draw a consensus on what leadership is so it’s really no big surprise that Corporate America can’t figure out what soft-skills are and why they are important either. You know, for being such a ...
Views: 2450(3 votes) - Can You Understand the Universal Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Vlad StivensonThink about the word "Attract" and what it means to you. Do you wish you could attract good things into your life? You can do this. The Law of Attraction is as real as gravity and can be used to get the things you want. Chances are you have had some experience with the Law of Attraction and ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Playing with Possibility - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my pursuit of leaders who play well, I happened upon one who literally plays well every day as a musician and conductor of the Boston Philharmonia. I am entranced by Benjamin Zander's philosophy of looking for possibility in every situation and in every person we meet. His book, The Art of ...
Views: 589(2 votes) - What Does Quantum Physics Have to Do with Business? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraSo, what in the universe does quantum physics have to do with business? Only EVERYTHING! Let me explain. Quantum is the study of the fundamental particles from which all matter forms. Physics is the science that deals with matter as energy in motion and force. Thus, quantum physics is the ...
Views: 6019(7 votes) - Law of Attraction: The Time to Act is Now - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Vlad StivensonHave you heard about "The Secret" and wanted to learn more? Are you ready to begin to understand how the laws of attraction (LOA) can work for you in your life? If you are reading this it is because it was meant to be and this is the time for you to begin to explore the secrets the Universe is ...
Views: 1491(6 votes) - Are You A Leader? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraDo you think you are a leader? I do—I think we are all leaders in different ways. Some of us just don’t know it yet. Some have known it all our lives, and have taken on the “burden” of leadership naturally. What comes to mind for you when you think of a leader? A lot of people might think of ...
Views: 1241(13 votes) - Using Reciprocity to Motivate - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinOne point of influence is the law of reciprocity. This has been proven to be very effective time and time again. Even a movie was made about it. Each time you give something of value, expect other people to give you something in return. This has been proven to be true in a lot of cases. ...
Views: 1527(7 votes) - A Basic Technique to Influence Others - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinIt goes without saying that people who are in power are influential. An influential person usually doesn't have a hard time getting other people to do something or listen to his personal views. Basically, an influential person can make things happen with just a snap of the finger. When you ...
Views: 1591(4 votes) - How to Be an Empowered Leader in a Challenging Business Environment - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinOur world is a fearful place to live in nowadays. With the economic uncertainties besetting most companies, an empowered leader is needed who can boldly face the challenges in an unpredictable and sometimes scary business environment. Today's leader must be ruthless in as humane a manner as ...
Views: 1318(3 votes) - Transformational Leadership Should Lead Market Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Terrie AndersonYou are probably as fed up, and frustrated, as I am with corporations to whom you entrusted your hard earnt money, and who are not returning solid results, but instead trying to confuse you with beautifully scripted results and announcements that portray a positive future and a one time ...
Views: 3177(2 votes) - Leadership and Keeping Your Customers - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Ray MillerJeff was desperately trying to fix it this time. He knew the risks were incredibly high. If he didn’t handle this situation correctly it would mean the loss of one of his most valuable clients. He knew that he had to resolve this issue once and for all. The problem had happened before and this ...
Views: 1344(3 votes) - When is a Leader No longer a Leader? When He's a Greeder! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleA Leader leaves a legacy that benefits all? A Greeder...is all for self. So what is real leadership about? I recently read an article about a business owner (Leonard Abess) who sold his business and gave his present, and ex-staff, 60 million dollars, as a thank-you gift for being part of ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - How to Prevent Your Employees from Becoming Collateral Damage in the Labor-Management Battle - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Pat LynchWhile members of Congress talk about improving the workplace for employees, the actions of many indicate that they are far more interested in serving the interests of either management or unions than they are in securing better conditions for workers. Unless this attitude changes quickly, ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - "I Quit!" and Other Temper Tantrums - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Zoe RouthIt's true, my commitments have tripled this year - with President of the Chamber of Women in Business, Manager of the Network and Short Courses at the Australian Leadership Foundation, and the launch of my biggest most ambitious program yet with Inner Compass - the Mastermind Retreat - Women's ...
Views: 840 - Are You Putting the Cart Before the Donkey? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Judy IrvingHave you said this to yourself: I have a great product so I need to get busy with the marketing; without fully doing market research or product research, or creating a business plan first? I call this putting the cart before the donkey. Can a cart actually pull a donkey? A donkey can ride in a ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - Enlightened Leaders Lead People Toward Themselves: Leadership Advice from the Tao Te Ching - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Rena ReeseThe 17th Verse of the Tao: With the greatest leader above them,Tao Te Ching people barely know one exists. Next comes one whom they love and praise. Next comes one who they fear. Next comes one whom they despise and defy. When a leader trusts no one, no one trusts him. The great ...
Views: 2385 - The Power of Your Presence - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Alan SealeWe often speak of someone having “a powerful presence” or of an organization being “a strong presence in our community”. Yet how often do we stop to think about what it is that creates a strong presence? What is it about that person or organization that makes their presence so powerful? Your ...
Views: 2134(5 votes) - The iPod and the Downfall of Social Interaction - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Kevin BurnsHow many times have you placed a call to a client, a business or a colleague or friend only to reach voice mail? Then within two or three minutes of leaving your message they call you right back. Sometimes they’re honest about it and sometimes they lie but they’ve really been using voice mail to ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - Pay Now, Fly Later with Time Frame: Why Your Long Term Business Success is Hidden in Your Organization Chart - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from John KuypersPay Now, Fly Later with “Time Frame” Why your long term business success is hidden in your organization chart By John Kuypers, Performance Shift Organization Builders General Motors is in dire straights. The world’s largest industrial corporation was officially one hundred years old in ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - Check Back Your Key to Delegation Success! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIn order to grow your business, you're going to have to trust that your staff members are capable of getting the job's done that you assign to them. That means you're going to have to do something that may be uncomfortable for some of you and easy for others. You’re going to have to ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - Leadership Development in the Church - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from John PurcellCraig’s church is in crisis. He has five elders, and two of them have made his life as Pastor of the church absolutely miserable over the last year. He thought they were spiritually mature when they ordained and installed them as elders a year and a half ago. They were managers in their ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Life on Life Discipleship - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from John PurcellChuck has pastored his church for five years. Over that time, he has implemented a home group ministry that has reenergized fellowship in the church. But Chuck senses that something is still missing. Small groups were supposed to be the spiritual growth vehicle for the church, and, in fact, many ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Instant Leaders Overnight - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThe Global Leadership Forecast 2008/09 researched 12,208 business executives and 1493 Human Resource professionals across 76 countries. Seventy-five percent of executives surveyed identified improving their leadership talent as their #1 priority for organizational success. But the vast majority ...
Views: 1404(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Ignite Productivity, Power & Passion in Your Team - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Be enthusiastic as a leader. You can't light a fire with a wet match!” – Author Unknown Isn’t it interesting that we can light a firecracker on the 4th of July faster than we can ignite a fire in ourselves and our team? I had a client recently that complained they were having a hard time ...
Views: 1642(2 votes) - How Do You Get Back Up? A Counterintuitive Approach to Thriving in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA while back, I received a distressed email from Ken, a young manager at a high-tech company. Ken and I had never met, but he had read my first two books and had done his best to apply the ideas and practices of Extreme Leadership to the way he'd led his team. To their culture, their work ...
Views: 537 - The 7 Deadly Sins of Data Privacy - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTechnology is not the root cause of identity theft, data breach or cyber crime. We are. Too often, we use technology as a scapegoat, providing a convenient excuse to sit apathetically in our executive offices, unwilling to gaze at the enormous profit-sucking sound that is mass data theft. ...
Views: 605 - The Power of Words - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gene Griessman(Some years ago I wrote this Lincoln soliloquy for the training film "Lincoln On Communication" and subsequently incorporated it into my one-man play "The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln." It is included in Chapter 19 of LINCOLN SPEAKS TO LEADERS. ) "Words have been used to encourage and ...
Views: 799(2 votes) - Sticky Situations with Clients - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Joan CurtisA customer breaks his word, chews out someone on your staff or keeps calling you in the middle of the night. What do you do? Do you shrug it off, remembering the customer is always right? When looking at sticky situations with clients, we sometimes decide to put our heads in the sand. Maybe ...
Views: 1902(4 votes) - Are You a Tweeter? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThanks to intent.com, I now am. I figured if a community that I love and respect and appreciate, like intent.com, joins Twitter…. I better check it out. I’m still not sure I get it. Why would someone who doesn’t know me want to follow me? Is it more for the famous and stalkers of the ...
Views: 791(2 votes) - Accept Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUnemployment occurs when a person is available to work but is without work. The unemployment figures are growing worldwide, in US it is 8.1% ( Feb 09) Vs 4.8% ( Feb 08) and many articles describe this phenomena as the biggest threat to the world, bigger then war. Yesterday I spoke to friend ...
Views: 824(2 votes) - Quit Swinging the Bat and Start Hitting the Ball - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Gene GriessmanLast summer my grandson Dylan, who was playing on a little league team, went into a hitting slump. He had been swinging vigorously, doing his best to look like a big-league slugger. But he was missing the ball more often than hitting it. Because I know that Dylan has excellent eye-hand ...
Views: 724 - Internet Network Marketing - What People Look for in a Leader - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Toki ToverThis is what people look for in a leader and what you need to be in order to be one: Confident. Your belief level is absolutely everything. The stronger the belief level you have, the more people are going to listen to you. When you come across with sheer conviction about what it is you are ...
Views: 876(3 votes) - The 9 Mistakes Applicants Must Avoid When Contacting An Employer - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are several resources and tools on hand to guide and coach job seekers through the steps or process of a career transition. Most people benefit by learning what to avoid. At the same time, these tools and resources are equally very useful and suggest what you should do. If you found ...
Views: 746 - 5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThese are very interesting times. The world seems to be polarized - truly feast or famine. Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you drop a rock in the water. Fear, failure and the world’s obsession with dramatic ...
Views: 1840(2 votes) - Goal Achieving - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanAs children we grow up with dreams and as adults it is important that we continue them as it is when we stop dreaming that we start to whither and die. Man was born to dream; he was also born to achieve. The more dreams we have the more alive we are, although we don’t always have to achieve ...
Views: 1473(3 votes) - Coaching for Profit - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanNo matter whether you are an individual or a large corporate body, you will always strive to make profit by boosting your sales. No business can do without profit as profit proves to be the most important motivational factor for any individual and business. Today we discuss more on coaching for ...
Views: 1384(2 votes) - Who Am I? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanThe question that is the gateway to spiritual enlightenment Having been a coach for many years, in addition to having been involved in the training of at least 1400 coaches worldwide, I have come to the conclusion that one of the greatest skills that we, as coaches, possess and need to ...
Views: 1165(2 votes) - Law of Karma - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFew months ago we developed an interactive online program based on Deepak Chopra’s Best seller – Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. Our aim was to help people implement the method in their lives. I think that it is very important to start your day with 15 to 30 minutes practice of the Seven ...
Views: 655(2 votes) - How to Have A Peaceful Confrontation - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Zoe RouthHere's what happened: for a while now I've been watching a project develop that I secretly think is a waste of time and doomed to fail. I've kept my head in the sand and just ignored it, pretending it's someone else's business. (Not great leadership here, I can assure you!) But here's the ...
Views: 2963(4 votes) - The Most Important Question To Constantly Answer - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBefore our Leadership Retreat last week, I had a conversation with my wise mother where I asked her: "If you had five days with a room full of new-school leaders that were eager to make a greater impact on the world, what would be the one message that you would want them to hear?" Almost ...
Views: 604(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Kick Start Your Business and Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCreate a clearly defined purpose, intention, and intended outcome. Standing in the future visualize what have you created and accomplished – then work back to now to put a plan into action. Move from survive to thrive. It’s a mental shift. Focus your energy on what is possible vs. what ...
Views: 614(3 votes) - Leadership with a Small L - Leading Yourself and Leading By Example - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipWhat do I mean by “Leadership with a small l”? I wrote about Leadership with a Big L for SelfGrowth.com http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Leadership_with_a_Big_L_-_4_Keys_to_Leading_When_it_is_Your_Job.html - that is being a leader when that is your job and responsibility to set objectives, map ...
Views: 3809(7 votes) - The 7 Decisions to Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Virginia WildIf you see yourself as the leader that you are…STOP! See yourself as the leader you can be! A book I am reading at the moment reveals the 7 decisions to becoming successful. It was highly recommended by a good friend of mine, John Jackson, Vice President of Leadership Development with ...
Views: 1087(12 votes) - Leadership and Management Are Opposites - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Kevin BurnsLog into any business networking site, like LinkedIn or Ryze, and almost daily will you see someone asking a question attempting to determine the difference between Leadership and Management. What are really interesting are the people who are asking: people in management or leadership positions. ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - Is Leadership by Example The Holy Grail for Success? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Gary EbyThe epitome of Success is the result of a series of Decisions that coincide with your goals and aspirations. The first ideal thing to do would be to assess your current pre-disposition, are you contented, happy or is change a necessity? I believe “change can only be attained from ...
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