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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- Ending the Victim Advantage (Part II) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Cathy EckThe Lost Secret of Masculine and Feminine Roles In Part I, I shared with you the ancient masculine/feminine secret. The victimhood advantage allowed power-hungry authority figures to take all the power but none of the blame. We learned to blame the feminine through the perpetuation of stories ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - Leadership Development - Inspiring the Team to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Kate TammemagiIn Business, Leadership is about inspiring followers to achieve Team or Organizational goals. You may be a Team Leader or Manager in a Business, and you may have built the respect of your Team. Your next challenge is to get them focused in the right direction, the direction that will achieve ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - The Benefit of Safety Debriefing – Developing a Culture of Learning through Lessons Learned - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from James MurphyOrganizations must possess both formal and informal learning structures to adapt and thrive, and safety debriefing skills learned from a qualified consulting firm is just such a structure that is a necessity in any rapidly changing environment. Anyone who has not recognized the need for ...
Views: 1803 - A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): “Inspiration”, peace, negotiation, peace negotiations, peace strategy, leadership, South Africa, inspirational writings. Web Sites: ...
Views: 1802 - Building a Championship Team: What You Can Learn From the Big Leagues - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Andy WoodThe boys of summer are back. You’ll find them hanging out in Florida and Arizona ballparks, getting those winter cobwebs cleared out, and setting out to prove they’re worth all that money (or should be paid all that money). But while it still has to be worked out on the field, and the first ...
Views: 1802(11 votes) - Four Business Partnering Ideas for Colossal Expansion - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickJohn is a highly creative person who loves to do one thing – write. And he makes a really great living at it. But when it comes to running a business and dealing with the operations John would pretty much prefer to get a root canal in the middle of the Sahara desert. Dan is a brilliant ...
Views: 1802(3 votes) - No One will Follow Someone they do not Respect - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Andrew HortonSome people are born with more natural leadership ability than others. They have a more natural affinity to lead others and as such people are drawn to them as leaders. Despite this, I believe that almost anyone can learn the art of leadership and become a better leader. Yes the people with ...
Views: 1802(3 votes) - Managing Organizational Change -- What to do if Your Team is Resisting Change - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Mark BuchanIntroduction Change is a mysterious subject and change managers have their views on what is the best way to make change happen. I doubt if anyone who has ever been involved with change management would say that all of the change initiatives that they have rolled out have been hugely ...
Views: 1801(3 votes) - Emotional Intelligence And Leadership: The Incredible Duo - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Michael LeeEmotional intelligence and leadership go hand in hand in many ways. If you want to become an effective leader, then you need to understand that emotional intelligence can help you in leaps and bounds. These days, becoming a leader is not just about being the best in your field. More ...
Views: 1799 - Take Nothing Personally - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonThe scene: a hip and fashionable downtown restaurant. A high-ranking manager of a technology company and several of his team members are enjoying lunch together to celebrate the team's recent achievement. As the conversation veers off onto casual topics, one of the employees excitedly explains ...
Views: 1799(3 votes) - Building Strategic versus Tactical Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Anne WarfieldIQ is your intelligence-your ability to capture information and store it in your brain and then extract it when needed. But all of us have run in to people that are highly intelligent but that lack common sense. So if you are looking for a great leader what are the essential ingredients that ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - Everyday Leadership: It's an Inside Job - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Marshall BrownLeadership As a Way of Life Too often, we believe that leadership is the domain of those with recognized authority, and the title to go with it: CEOs, presidents, conductors, mayors. "In a world that is changing as rapidly as this one, we need to think differently about leadership," said ...
Views: 1796(3 votes) - Five Keys to Lasting Inspiration - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Angie ThompsonEveryone I know loves the feeling that comes with being inspired. They like the mental lift, the energy, the attitude, the productivity, the satisfaction and even the way it makes them feel physically. And as wonderful and valuable as inspiration is, for most of us, it`s hard to capture, ...
Views: 1794(6 votes) - Army Ranger Reveals How to Control Corporate Stress - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2004 from Dale CollieTitle: Army Ranger Reveals How to Control Corporate Stress Length: 991 Words Author: Dale Collie Email: MailTo:collie@couragebuilders.com Category: Business/Leadership/Stress/Motivation Web Address: http://www.couragebuilders.com Copyright 2004 You may publish this article electronically or in ...
Views: 1791 - Emotional Intelligence: I Feel, Therefore I Am - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Valencia RayEmotional intelligence is beginning to be recognized as a powerful contributor to business intelligence—“soft” skill or not. I’m all for respecting the intellect, and I’m all for respecting our intuitive feeling mind, as well. I have a book on order called “Descartes Error,” by Antonio R. ...
Views: 1791 - Integrating Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Andrea SaabFor years I have considered the notion of living a balanced life as very important however in practice, it seemed elusive. I wasn’t entirely certain what balanced meant. How far do I need to move the needle on the gauge in one area of my life to get things on course without another area coming ...
Views: 1791(6 votes) - 6 Tips to Resolve Conflict Now - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamListening is essential to running a successful business and creating a phenomenal team. Employees are inevitably going to have upsets. The real opportunity is to create an environment where they can share their upsets and create new significant breakthroughs and insights. To create a ...
Views: 1790 - Different Approaches to Leadership Development - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Jhon FordDoes this following scenario sound familiar? You’ve done well over the years demonstrating your technical skills and have been trained to a point that you’ve continued to enjoy rising through the ranks. Then, one Friday afternoon your boss says to you ‘congratulations Jo, we think you’re ready ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - 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: 1789 - POOR HIRING WITH INCOMPETENT INTERVIEWERS IS A MAJOR CAUSE OF EMPLOYEE TURNOVER - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from William MillerPeak performance begins with surrounding yourself with talented people who are compatible with your company’s culture and who have the skills needed to succeed in the job. Excessive employee turnover ends all hope of developing peak performance. Two major reasons for people quitting is 1) ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - A Book "Review: The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part Three) - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book "Review: The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part Three) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words (Tags): Shimon Peres, Middle East, Israel, booksShimon Peres, Middle East, Israel, books Craig's new blog is at craiglock.wordpress.com ...
Views: 1787(4 votes) - *** The Biology of Leadership: Allowing the Wisdom of Your Body to Lead You to One Spirit - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Brenda SandersEveryone we know is experiencing some form of increased "pressure" during these transforming times. These pressures may appear in the form of financial struggles, relationship challenges or health issues. It is helpful to understand from both a scientific and spiritual view point, that any ...
Views: 1786(22 votes) - 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: 1785 - Generating Thought Leadership To Grow Your Career and Company - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michelle RandallBecoming a thought leader will radically improve the trajectory of your career and business. By definition, thought leaders are the ones people seek out for their insight and approaches. They are cited by others to prove their points, and their expertise inspires ideas and sparks fresh ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - Life-long Learning - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Drake"Life-long learning" is a popular trend that continues to offer vast opportunities to all those who recognize its value. It also applies to more than a single segment of your business. For instance, consider its application in a key area such as customer service and satisfaction. Do your ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - The most under rated method to achieve success! - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2004 from graham julieThe most under rated method to achieve success is: The power of Visualisation. The best kept secret of success on the sports field and in athletics is: The power of Visualisation. The situation where the mind is in charge of the body. Athletes and other sportspersons constantly use the power of ...
Views: 1783 - Discovering! Now what? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaOk! So you are waking up your inner master at last! And now you have your hands full of questions without any answer... And you ask yourself... Now what?! How I can evoke my family understanding and support? Well, nine months are left of this year, which means that every moment counts. It is ...
Views: 1781(7 votes) - 4 Communication Traits Shared by Masterful Managers - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Bill LamptonWhen you read about the habits and styles of well-known managers, you realize that they don’t all fit the same mold. Some are workaholics with no outside interests, while others live balanced lives by reserving time for family, hobbies, and community service. Some flaunt their wealth by living ...
Views: 1778 - Smart Goal Setting: How To Live A Better Life - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from George TiganusSmart goal setting is the subject I will be dealing with today. It is something that, if only given proper attention, could change people's lives around. It is well known that a lack of specific aims in your life will have you going nowhere fast. So why is that goal setting helps? Because the ...
Views: 1778(5 votes) - *** Are You for Real? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cindy LoughranWhat is authenticity and why is it important to leadership? Leadership isn’t something we do in response to our circumstances. It’s a way of being. You don’t DO leadership. You ARE a leader. Leadership comes from within. It is an ongoing and consistent expression of who we are that inspires ...
Views: 1777 - Leaders Ask Questions to Make Better Decisions - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Vernon MyersLeaders ask questions to gain clarity, to deepen understanding, and to make better decisions. In fact, questions are a leaders’ best tool for gaining deeper appreciation and increased knowledge of the issues and challenges facing an organization. The better your questions and understanding ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - An Effective Leader can Improve Team Dynamics - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Arun RaoTeam Building and Leadership is interconnected. For one to happen, the other has to be effective. Only an effective leader has the skills to drive a team to achieve shared goals. A team consists of a group of people who have come together for some common objective. They are committed to a ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - Tired of Hearing about Southwest and Wal-Mart? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeIn a recent conversation with a college professor friend of mine, he mentioned a growing phenomenon that occurs in most every one of his sessions with his students. He happens to teach Leadership and Organizational Development, and his classes include students in their late teens as well as ...
Views: 1772(1 vote) - 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: 1771 - Impact of Covert Conflict in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Irial O'FarrellWhen we think about conflict in the workplace, we often think of an obvious personality clash between two people which everyone is aware of and they try to avoid like the plague. In effect, it is an overt conflict and, if we think about it, this type of conflict is quite extreme and, relatively ...
Views: 1770 - Self-confidence, Presence and Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Willie HortonYou know the old expression - "They're a born leader!"? Is there any such thing - or can we all be leaders? Is there any secret that can be learned - that we can all learn? Or are some "leaders" and most of us "followers"? Well, first of all, let's get a few facts straight. Most people ...
Views: 1769(9 votes) - 6 Tips to Help You be More Productive - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2017 from Jane HurstYour level of productivity can make or break your career. If you are not producing, you are not going to be effective at your job, and you are not going to have the rewarding career you always dreamt of having. Did you know that businesses lose millions of dollars each year due to distractions ...
Views: 1767(2 votes) - Alacrity vs. Celerity is the Fearless Motto of the US. Armed Forces - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Simeon JohnsonLike her father and grandfather before her, marine Heather Campion fears little. She has seen much already in her 30 years, having survived active combat in the Persian Gulf; however, as she always reminds herself, she did not experience the horrors that her father did in Vietnam or that ...
Views: 1766 - 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: 1765(1 vote) - Employer of Choice - Just Another Buzzword? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeThere's a certain point in your business life where buzzwords become a nonentity. You've heard them all a million times. They soon mean nothing and actually become an annoyance. The list is endless...quality, empowerment, walk-the-talk, open-book management, win-win, Y2K, out-of-the-box, yadda, ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - Power, Leadership and You - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Michelle RandallThis is an excerpt from an essay Michelle contributed to the book, Winning Without Compromising Yourself. Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, George Bush, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey – people who have power are subject to both reverence and distain. They engender great loyalty and animosity based ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - The Art of Rapport in Building Life Long Patients - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanPeople do business with people who they like who all are like them. Suffice to say, in order to build rapport with your patients there a couple of major steps you need to take to build a lifelong practice. It's more important than ever before that you build rapport with your patients in order ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - ***Using the Power of Integrity to Transform Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamWebster’s dictionary defines integrity as the state of being complete or undivided. When we act out of integrity we’re operating from a deep and secure space within ourselves. This affords us enormous power to achieve our dreams and goals. When our inner selves and outer selves ...
Views: 1755(3 votes) - The Keys to Earning Respect - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from cedric riceI am sure that you all have heard the old adage that if you want respect you have to earn it. That saying is so true but I want to add onto it from the things that I have learned during my life experiences. You have to earn it, give it, and demand it all at the same time. If you do these things ...
Views: 1754 - ***The Number One Reason You Are Struggling With Achieving Breakthrough Results in Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMost of us live our lives identifying ourselves as someone who is completely separate and independent of other people, places, circumstances and situations. We have the experience that other people, places, circumstances and situations just “randomly happen to us” - completely ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - Changing Your Culture: Beyond Complaining - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from William DiedrichIn human groups culture is always at work. Whether it is a workplace organization, school, spiritual center, community, club, or family, there is a structure that guides behavior. The structure is based on choices made over time by various leaders in the group. It becomes "The way we do things." ...
Views: 1753 - Transformational leadership & organizational committment - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from priyadarshini moorthyABSTRACT Transformational Leadership has always been regarded as an important criterion for leading an organization by many leaders of today’s era. This style of leadership has widely gained in a lot of interest by a numerous researchers as it brings about the four important aspect of it, ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - 10 Wisdom keys to keep employees longer - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaIt is one thing to hire the employees you desire and require to get your vision on track towards fulfillment but it is yet another thing to ensure those people are fruitful and fulfilled to a point where they stay with your company long enough to make the impact you desire. The employee-employer ...
Views: 1750(3 votes) - Are You a Leader - Or Are You a Loser? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Willie HortonI was recently asked the difference between a "Leader" and a "Manager or CEO". A very important question at a time when those with real leadership qualities will outshine the "normal" people who've risen to a position for which, in reality, they are ill-equipped. Which leads me to the title ...
Views: 1750(4 votes) - 5 Step Manifestation Process - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Zoe RouthHow do I get what I REALLY want? This process works for any situation - whether you are leading a team, going for a promotion, want some more cash in your pocket or want to find a man (that's how I found Rob!) Step 1. Decide. It's a 'burn all bridges' kind of decision. This means you are ...
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