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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- Level 1 Leadership: Sustainable Leadership - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Janice BastaniThe question is not can one sustain leadership, but rather can someone be a leader and maintain a low negative resonance in the workplace and expect compliance and growth in a business where they are in a position of authority? What do you think? Over the next few paragraphs we will explore this ...
Views: 1344 - Myanmar - Is United Nation A Failed Institution? - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from walter oderoThe world was astonished when the CNN aired graphic pictures of the reality on the ground in Myanmar on 5/12/2008. Villages submerged and corpses of both human beings and animals scattered everywhere and no help is being made after ten days to help the victims of the cyclone. The military ...
Views: 719 - Narcissists In Positions Of Authority - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Sam Vaknin"He knows not how to rule a kingdom, that cannot manage a province; nor can he wield a province, that cannot order a city; nor he order a city, that knows not how to regulate a village; nor he a village, that cannot guide a family; nor can that man govern well a family that knows not how to ...
Views: 1790 - The Magical Forces Of The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Gary EvansIs the Law of Attraction too good to be true? Is it all hype and marketing? Or is there something magical about it that the masses just don’t grasp? These are good questions and one that I feel confident in answering. I’ve been practising using the Law of Attraction to ...
Views: 895 - Taking Aim at Optimizing Human Performance - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Robert (Bob) CannonLast Year, I published “Taking Aim for Better Decision-Making.” At the time, I thought the bull’s eye tied in nicely with taking aim and with the cannon I have in my logo. Little did I realize how useful this little graphic would become. I was also beginning to understand how ...
Views: 865 - Successfully crossing the finish line...... - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Jo Jawo...is all about how you get to the start line! That may seem an odd thing to say as most people in projects focus on the processes and tools to get to the implementation. Let’s take the Flora London Marathon (FLM) as an analogy. Anyone who has taken part in possibly the UK’s ...
Views: 1750 - ***I Wish You Would Just ... Build Our Team - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Todd McDonaldToday’s work environment calls on individuals to work together in team settings more and more. It just makes sense. However, some individuals have a harder time than others adapting to a team environment. As managers, we need to build our teams and help them understand how to work together ...
Views: 985 - ***I Wish You Would Just ... Clear the Path for Us to Succeed - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Todd McDonaldTeam members need managers to do more than just set expectations and provide encouragement. They need support and someone to clear the path for them with others. Have you ever had a manager ask you do something where you found yourself faced with having to influence others outside your scope of ...
Views: 945 - ***I Wish You Would Just ... Delegate a Little - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Todd McDonaldBelieve it or not our employees are ready, willing and, in most cases, able to pitch in and help, but we need to ask. Too often we take the word “super” in supervisor literally and think we can do everything. In today’s fast-paced business environment, there is no way we can ...
Views: 770 - You Are The Leader - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from William DiedrichEvery aspect of your life is connected. Workplace and home. Professional and personal relationships. Spirituality and success. I write about leadership, because in every part of life, we are leaders. We make decisions. We affect others. We want to accomplish goals. There are people in every ...
Views: 1103 - Women, Power And Leadership - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Douglas EbyPeggy Orenstein noted in her book "School Girls.." that, although they may now have more role models for high achievement, and apparently fewer barriers to equality, girls are still part of a very hierarchical society. Power is often seen as "who is higher up" - and for women, that has ...
Views: 1068 - ***Leading by Serving! I Wish You Would Just … - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Robin KHonest thoughts from employees on what their leaders can do to help them succeed! Some call it servant leadership while others speak of the inverted leadership pyramid. No matter what it is called or what it looks like, the result is the same—a relationship between you as a leader and your ...
Views: 766 - Single Minded Intentions Lead To Success - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from William DiedrichSuccess for organizations takes single mindedness. Determine what you want and then take unwavering action toward it. Leaders in organizations who talk about treating people right, but in reality treat people with disrespect, create pain and resentment. People see the gap between what is said ...
Views: 1096 - India Rising, Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Blesson AbrahamIt was a hot and humid day as I was taking a stroll on the main street that leads straight to the Charminar in Hyderabad. Apart from the sweltering heat that almost took my smile away, the day was rather pleasant. I had come from Bangalore the previous day and the heat there is bad these days ...
Views: 610 - Thought Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Mike Myatt"Thought Leaders" seem to be everywhere these days..What is a thought leader and what does thought leadership mean in today’s business world? In my opinion a thought leader is not someone who simply restates someone else’s views and positions. From my perspective a thought leader is ...
Views: 1580 - Be a Leader in Your Life & Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Curtis G. Schmitt"Leadership is action, not position." Donald H. McGannon A general in the United States armed forces created two separate teams to develop each of two possible plans to achieve a set objective. Both teams were filled with the smartest and most skilled people the general could find. After ...
Views: 1078 - Rules of Brainstorming - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from FSB Authorsl. Get a facilitator. This is the traffic cop of the session, and should be an outsider. An insider brings baggage that can inhibit the free flow of ideas. HR consulting organizations are one possible resource; if you are working with a design firm like IDEO or Continuum, they may be able to ...
Views: 1188 - The Audacity of Expectation - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from William DiedrichOne of our presidential candidates (Barack Obama) wrote a book entitled: The Audacity of Hope. If you are feeling down and things look bleak, hope tells you, “This, too, will pass.” Hope tells you that things can get better. Yet, when we hope that things will turn out for our best ...
Views: 1138 - How to Be a Great Boss - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Barbara BartleinEmployees want to work for someone that they perceive as fair, open, and honest. Those are the qualities most often mentioned in surveys of employees about their managers and supervisors. Workers want to feel good about the person they report to and the company they work for. This ...
Views: 1789 - Definition: Self Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerLeadership is commonly used to refer to activities such as.. Directing people Guiding / ConductingInitiating activity Leadership is also used to refer to someone who is a Leader in the fieldLeading contenderCommunity / Business leader How then can leadership be applied in so many different ...
Views: 8245(3 votes) - Definition: Leadership Traits - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerStudies of leadership have suggested qualities that people often associate with leadership. They include: Technical/specific skill at some task at hand Charismatic inspiration - attractiveness to others and the ability to leverage this esteem to motivate others Preoccupation with a role - ...
Views: 6696(3 votes) - Definition: Training Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAny leadership development training should take into account some of the basic facts, which ought to be made available to the individual concerned for developing his leadership skill and techniques. The training or program must adequately deal with deliberations on leadership, and not limit the ...
Views: 981 - Definition: Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerLeadership maintains its effectiveness sometimes by natural succession according to established rules, and sometimes by the imposition of brute force. The simplest way to measure the effectiveness of leadership involves evaluating the size of the following that the leader can muster. By this ...
Views: 17197(2 votes) - Definition: Leadership Skills Training - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerLeadership training is of paramount importance to those who aspire to be good leaders and stand tall among others. Leadership training improves communication skills and other qualities that are key to becoming a successful and confident leader. Effective leadership training also entails helping ...
Views: 1376 - Book Review: Leadership and Self Deception: Getting Out of the Box - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Leadership. Leadership Skills are the tools and traits acquired to facilitate guiding or a directing a group, most commonly toward a shared goal. Todd McDonald is the Official Guide to Leadership. Leadership and Self Deception: ...
Views: 1175 - Book Review: Leadership: Theory and Practice - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Leadership. Leadership Skills are the tools and traits acquired to facilitate guiding or a directing a group, most commonly toward a shared goal. Todd McDonald is the Official Guide to Leadership. Leadership: Theory and Practice, by ...
Views: 3615 - Book Review: The Big Book of Humorous Training Games - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Leadership. Leadership Skills are the tools and traits acquired to facilitate guiding or a directing a group, most commonly toward a shared goal. Todd McDonald is the Official Guide to Leadership. The Big Book of Humorous Training ...
Views: 1194 - Book Review: The Leadership Challenge - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Leadership. Leadership Skills are the tools and traits acquired to facilitate guiding or a directing a group, most commonly toward a shared goal. Todd McDonald is the Official Guide to Leadership. The Leadership Challenge, by James ...
Views: 1127 - Book Review: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Leadership. Leadership Skills are the tools and traits acquired to facilitate guiding or a directing a group, most commonly toward a shared goal. Todd McDonald is the Official Guide to Leadership. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of ...
Views: 1166 - Leading From Within: Creating Sustainable Change From The Inside Out - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Luke IorioIn most corporate cultures, the focus is on “What’s wrong?” Very few of the world’s organizations are fed by creative and positive thinking that produces questions like “What’s right,” “What’s the opportunity here,” and “How can we make this work?” Yet these are the very questions that can ...
Views: 940 - COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from William CottringerCOLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP By Bill Cottringer “A leader is a dealer in hope.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte. And so the opening question is when have we needed hope more than today, if it is just help to be more optimistic in seeing past the ornery information overload that is burying us all? ...
Views: 1203 - ***Futuristic Leadership A-Z - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from FRANK FEATHER ... Futurist ...FUTURISTIC LEADERSHIP A-Z: The 26 keywords that distinguish truly futuristic leaders from routine day-to-day non-leaders By Frank Feather There is a big difference between routine, run-of-the-mill leadership and futuristic, out-front leadership. Leadership is not a job title. Leaders ...
Views: 1642 - Lost And 20 Something - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Jeff MooreIt’s called the “quarter-life crisis” and mine was smacking me right in the face, as I sat on a picnic table outside of my now former employer’s. I sat there confused and lost wondering “what next?” Freshly kicked out of college and facing a year’s academic suspension, I couldn’t help but feel ...
Views: 1467 - A Whopper Of A Story - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Larry HochmanPicture this: a McDonalds restaurant in Southern Florida on a Saturday afternoon. One of the crew members, a typical young male teenager is on his break. He sits down at the dining room table getting ready to dig into his fast food meal. He takes out his Whopper and starts chomping. ...
Views: 1049 - Behavioral Economics: The Price Or Cost Of Actions - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Jim CathcartWhen you apply the science of economics to the study of human behavior some wonderfully useful insights occur. For example; once you realize that there is a tangible and measurable value to behavior, you will begin to think about them differently. I recently addressed a group of about 400 ...
Views: 1295 - Keen Awareness Is One Concept Of “Change Capacity” - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from gay rogersTHE DISTANCE IS NOTHING; IT IS ONLY THE FIRST STEP THAT IS DIFFICULT “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Dr. Martin Luther King ...
Views: 1915 - Communication Is The Key - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from David Oswald www.theoutsourceking.comWhen someone asks me what I do for a living, I simply say that I am a communicator. I communicate through a variety of different means including the telephone with homeowners, through face to face conversations with students in my mentorship program, through conversations in a group setting at ...
Views: 1350 - How To Make Sure You're The Leader, Not The Biggest Loser - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiDo you have any favourite TV shows? I do and one of them at the moment is "The Biggest Loser". Any show that highlights health and fitness to the nation and how important it is to your well-being, has got to be a good thing. Sure it's an 'unreal' environment, the exercise regime is ...
Views: 896 - Leadership Development For CEOs - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Mike MyattLeadership Development for CEOs you ask? A CEO by definition must have some level of leadership ability. Regrettably many CEOs will never develop their leadership skills to their full potential. Put bluntly, those CEOs who fail to become great leaders will inevitably fail to become great CEOs. ...
Views: 1774 - The Influential Leader - 10 Critical Skills You Must Possess For Success! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Sam PalazzoloWhat if there was a better way? What would you do? What could you do? What should you do? These are the questions most asked of me before the Leadership seminars I hold around the country. In the last year I was fortunate to serve just over 25,000 people from these encounters. What I found ...
Views: 1160 - *** Create Outrageous Success With These 10 Secret Leadership Skills - by What does outrageous success look like to you? It means your wildest dreams coming true doesn’t it? Lots of money, your dream home. Maybe owning an expensive, super-fast car, traveling to exotic places, or getting the absolute best schooling for your kids. And of course, along with ...
Views: 901 - Leadership Strategies: How To Lead Your Organization through Thick And Thin & Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Richard MartinWorld-class leaders have the personal resolve and willpower to create effective plans and the organization to implement their strategies. They energize their organizations through these plans. They act decisively. They assess and adjust their plans constantly on the basis of sound situational ...
Views: 748 - How To successfully Market Your Business Via Seminars - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from June DavidsonOne of the most exciting management tools has come of age, that of successfully marketing businesses through the $300 billion seminar industry. The seminar platform is a natural medium capable of reaching many prospects instead of one. The dynamics of group presentations is contagious and, if ...
Views: 1749 - Leadership Styles - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Kevin KellySo what is your leadership style? Are you Authoritarian, Democratic, Servant, Thoughtful All of the above styles have their merits, some many demerits. But are we looking in the wrong place in the context of embracing a style that will enhance our relationship with all the major stakeholders in ...
Views: 1345 - Change: Monsters Under the Bed - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from David W. EarleThis is the chapter on “change” in the soon to be released book: Extreme Excellence published by Insight Publishing In the face of possible death from a medical condition, people seldom change their lives to a healthier lifestyle. Why? Alan Deutschman explains that people facing life or ...
Views: 2445 - Embrace A Bigger Bottom Line - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Steve DavisIndividual, collective, and planetary strength is necessary for long term sustainability I love the Apprentice TV series hosted by Donald Trump. This season, Donald recruited a cast of 18 celebrities, competing against one another on various business tasks. Each week the winning team leader is ...
Views: 1539 - All I Really Need to Know, I Learned In Boot Camp - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Shon BrodieIn 1989 Robert Fulghum wrote the runaway best seller, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. This anecdotal book offers wonderful advice about interacting with each other and is a great reminder of those timeless lessons we learned in our early development. Fulghum was right, ...
Views: 3161(1 vote) - So You Want To Be A Leader? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Maimah KarmoOk, so you want to be an effective leader. You're working hard, and focused on accomplishing THAT goal. You're focused on your dream of carving a path for yourself in the world. Many of you have had a taste of working the nine to five, and you know is just not for you. You don't want to report ...
Views: 1353 - Quit Managing And Start Leading!! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Byrd BaggettI want to warn readers that this article can, and hopefully will be, hazardous to the health of managers. It was written with the intention to both offend and challenge those who treat people as human cattle. I was inspired to write this article after speaking with two friends, one a mid-level ...
Views: 1237 - Training Is An Event, Learning Is A Process - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Angie ThompsonI say that phrase often. It’s part of my personal philosophy, and it’s part of my business philosophy. Let me explain… People around the world (you included) buy learning materials, books, audio programs, webinars, tele-seminars and attend lectures and workshops every day. These learning ...
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