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Views: 1771(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 1769(7 votes) - Productive Culture = “No” to Short-Term Profits and “Yes” to Employees - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,The Wall Street Journal CEO Council recently created a task force on what would restore confidence in business. The CEOs of Eastman Kodak, Verizon Communications, WPP Group and the Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School all agreed that the leading recommendation is for ...
Views: 1766(4 votes) - 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: 1765 - Crisis Investing - A Three-Pronged WCM Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Steve SelengutOne of the great things about being a professional investor is the opportunity one has to apply his or her long-term experience to the investment environment that is unfolding (or coming unglued) in the present. If nothing else, most successful investors develop a consistent strategy that ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - Using Workplace Stress To Improve Your Personal Effectiveness. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rick CarterHandling workplace stress is the secret key to your career success. Your people skills are important. Your technical skills do matter. Even your ability to tolerate your boss can help you advance. But what can make you really stand out from the crowd is how you operate under stress. The ...
Views: 1764 - 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: 1763(1 vote) - How Transformational Leaders Influence - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Pat Heydlauff“Research evidence clearly shows that groups led by transformational leaders have higher levels of performance and satisfaction than groups led by other types of leaders. Why? Because transformational leaders hold positive expectations for followers, believing that they can do their best,” ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - 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: 1761 - 10 great tips for better communication - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyProbably the most important skill anybody needs today in private enterprise is the one rarely taught in our education system - how to communicate? This is the skill that gets people their first job, helps them get promoted, creates respect and trust from meetings, develops confidence in others, ...
Views: 1759(3 votes) - The Economics of Peace in The Middle East (from ‘The New Middle East’ by Shimon Peres) - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")https://peacepursuit.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/the-economics-of-peace-in-the-middle-east-from-the-new-middle-east-by-shimon-peres/ https://middleeastpeacepursuit.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/the-economics-of-peace-in-the-middle-east-from-the-new-middle-east-by-shimon-peres/ “Together, one ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - Is ‘Win at All Cost’ the Number 1 Quality for Great Leaders? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Andrew RondeauAn interesting development in the Porsche vs Volkswagen drama has been the recent resignation of it’s CEO of 17 years, Wendelin Wiedeking. It could also be that Wiedeking was made to leave. It was a very sudden decision. Wiedeking took over the management of Porsche when the automaker seemed ...
Views: 1758(4 votes) - ***How a bigger purpose can inspire you to achieve big results - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamIn our businesses and work, we have the opportunity every day to take action and move towards our ideal future. The question is, How many of us will move towards our ideal future (or vision) while maintaining a connection to a higher purpose in what we do, versus simply taking action and going ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - Strategic Leadership Success: - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dawgelene SangsterLeaders are good at gazing across the horizon of time, imagining the attractive opportunities that are in store when they and their constituents arrive at a distant destination (Kouzes & Posner, 2007). Knowing this, how can leaders create a strategy in leading their organizations to the positive ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - Tips for Leaders on Cross Cultural Communications - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Josephine RomanoLeaders and followers need to understand the nature of communication in developing a good cross communication strategy. When communicating with people abroad, you'll need to know both the strategy and structure in cultural and communication patterns. As we encounter the possibilities of wars, it ...
Views: 1757(2 votes) - You Can Because You Think You Can - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanThe power of self-image is incredible. How you think about your self and your capabilities can actually be a deciding factor on what are and can deliver. While most people have self-image, often this poses as a limiting factor. We have built-in fears, apprehensions and doubts about our ...The ...
Views: 1757 - Tongue Tied and Twisted: Common Communication Mistakes Leaders Make - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Alexandria JoyGood leaders are great communicators who build trust consistently over time. A leader with poor leadership communication will find leading far more challenging than a great communicator. Respect and confidence on the part of staff, executive teams, members or a board will be much harder to ...
Views: 1756(6 votes) - As A Leader, Do You Want More Accountability & Responsibility From Your Team Members? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Carolyn StevensTo be frank, most leaders waste way too much time drilling down, involving themselves in the details of their team members’ responsibilities—rather than creating an environment that has team members accepting full accountability for meeting their objectives. How much drilling down, micro ...
Views: 1755(5 votes) - Four Critical Characteristics of Veracious Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Edward KnabThe largest global shortfall is that of leadership; if you don’t believe it, look around. We are surrounded by politicians, bankers, financial advisors, real estate brokers, government officials, charities, educators and others, that all have their hand in the collective cookie jar and espouse ...
Views: 1754(2 votes) - Top Five Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHaving managed or worked for nonprofits most of my career, I have seen effective and ineffective boards of directors. Good boards of directors are clear about their roles and responsibilities versus those of the Executive Director, and don't overstep their boundaries. I feel that the five most ...
Views: 1754(6 votes) - The 5 Qualities of Great Salespeople - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Justin McSharryThe difference between runaway business success and mediocrity often comes down to sales. Yes, you need a great product that uniquely addresses a market need. You need operations and manufacturing teams that can execute. However in the competitive world of complex “solution selling,” the ...
Views: 1752 - Raise Your Glass! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonI caught myself humming a tune from my past the other day. It`s an old Tom T. Hall song titled "I Like Beer". Just to give you a flavor, here is the second half of the chorus . . . "Whiskey`s too rough, champagne costs too much, and vodka put my mouth in gear. This little refrain, should ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - Beware These Leadership Killers - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Robert CrutchfieldMost of the time when teaching leadership we teach from the perspective of what an effective leader should do. But what about from the perspective of what you should not do ? Or what about the things you should avoid not doing ? Hopefully not everything I a about to say is new to you as a ...
Views: 1749 - Leadership Qualities: 5 Attributes To Possess To Be A Great Leader - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Monica Molstad BareshSome people are natural followers, some natural leaders. However, the best leaders come from people that can and have followed with a great desire to lead. They acquire knowledge from a leader or mentor, and then use that knowledge, in their own way, to become leaders ...
Views: 1744(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: 1744(1 vote) - Are you Willing to Give up To Go Up? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Andrew HortonWe are instinctively programmed to seek pleasure and to avoid pain at all costs. This worked really well and served us when we lived in primitive societies, where our survival depended on us not taking unnecessary risks, by doing anything out of the ordinary, which could push us outside of the ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - What Brain Science Can Tell Us About Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Ray WilliamsResearch on how the human brain can affect behaviors--called neuroscience, or the popular term, brain science--has yet to be fully appreciated by leaders of organizations. That knowledge could have a significant impact on how leaders are trained and what they do. In the past few decades, ...
Views: 1743(2 votes) - Making a Difference: 4 Tips to Moving Your “Difference Needle” - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Mike Henry Sr.I was recently reminded that a leader is someone who wants to be a part of building something that they cannot build alone. Based on this thought, I will choose to spend my time this New Year making a difference and taking part in something that matters! In our culture, moving the ...
Views: 1740 - 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: 1738(1 vote) - Manage Your Energy to Sustain Your Best Performance - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Andria CorsoAs I write article, I am in the midst of getting ready to move to a new home with my family, relocate my business, and at the same time, have an extensive amount of travel occurring during this time. Managing my energy is essential, not only for me to remain healthy but for me to continue to be ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - 7 Things a Leader Can Do To Refocus the Team - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2016 from Karin JakovljevicIn any company or organization, the time may come when things don’t run as smoothly as expected. Quite often – especially in situations when new employees, or even experts, are hired on - the team workflow can hit a roadblock, which requires an action plan from the leader in order for obstacles ...
Views: 1737(2 votes) - Customer Satisfaction: The Ultimate Objective of Every Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Tom BordonAccording to Wikipedia, “Customer satisfaction is defined as the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." Customer satisfaction is a great indicator of customer ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Public Speaking for Powerful Women - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonThere were three men and three women at the Story Theater Retreat in Colorado Springs last weekend – a nice balance of energies. Each of the six participants came to develop their stories for presentation to a business audience. Interestingly enough, two of the female participants shared a ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Collaboration in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Lisa RezacHave you ever noticed how your perceptions and those of others often don't match? It is said that we all hold “a piece of the pie.” This is why collaboration is necessary and usually advantageous at work: to gain access to unfamiliar territory and the new resources that live in other people. ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Qualities of Leadership Reside in the Word Leader - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Sandeep NathFor most people the notion about being a leader is entwined with that of having followers. Right? Wrong! A leader is actually a follower and it matters little to him/her whether anyone else is following or not. Let me give you some examples. Did you know, George Washington was actually having a ...
Views: 1733 - The Meaning and Essence of Leadership in Business - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Karen KleinwortChange is the only unchanging features in this changing world. Everything surrounding us changes with the passage of time to be in line with modernization. The ongoing business environment is no exception when it comes to this trend. Modern business is on a triumphant march through tracking ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - How to Close Your Speech - Corporate Storytelling Training - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonWhat’s the point? I ask that question of every private coaching client. The response is usually three or four sentences long. The answer to the question, “What’s the point?” needs to be concise and simple, not a lengthy explanation. Can you state the point of your story in five or six ...
Views: 1731 - Deaf Communication - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaWe live in a culture where we become addict to conversational approval approach. The continuous exercise of giving approval so we can feel approved. For example; we say something and then immediately the listener add some comment too. This occurs almost instantly and without pauses. We are ...
Views: 1727(7 votes) - Maintaining a Corporate Fleet - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Jane HurstLet’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - Maintaining a Corporate Fleet - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Jane HurstLet’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - Learning to be Decisive - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from cedric riceDecisiveness is more important than making good decisions many times. Most times people miss out when they make their decisions because they allow conditions to dictate their decisions. Yes we must pay careful attention to the conditions which will have an effect on our decisions but we need to ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - Energize Your Most Valuable Players - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Samantha JohnsonIdentify and nurture the select group of people, the most valuable players (MVPs), who will breathe life into an initiative. They are culled from both the internal and external core constituencies who must be on board for an initiative to succeed. There are several MVP categories, including ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - Find Your Dream Job By Using Your Unique Talents and Genius - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Andrea SaabAny significant accomplishment usually requires the involvement of many people. What if one could simply understand the unique genius of individuals, and further, be able to assemble teams where genius and talents were complementary to others on the team to produce outstanding results? “All ...
Views: 1723(6 votes) - 3 Secrets to Reinventing Your Brand, Image, and Value - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sarah HathornEveryone fears change, but change is the one thing we can depend upon as inevitable and unavoidable. Professionals tend to be afraid of reinventing and repositioning themselves, but we have to remember that if we don’t evolve we risk become stagnant, outdated, and replaceable. Whether it’s a ...
Views: 1722(2 votes) - Judgment vs. Feedback - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Marnie GreenPart of a manager's job is to give feedback to employees to help them meet and exceed expectations for performance. It should be easy, right? Just share your perspectives with the employee and they will improve, grow, and develop. As easy as this concept sounds, most managers struggle with ...
Views: 1722(4 votes) - LEADERSHIP Knowledge is a Tool! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyAs a leader, you will be called upon to solve a variety of problems. People will seek out your expertise to enhance performance and productivity. Your people skills will be sought out to facilitate, even mediate at times. Your wisdom will build your reputation and increase your responsibility ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - Why Learning is a Leader's Most Important Skill - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryAsk anyone to give you a list of skills that describe a highly effective leader and I’m guessing they’ll give you a pretty extensive list. (Go ahead, make a quick mental list right now.) Since I’ve done this many times in groups I am accustomed to what I will hear or read. These lists ...
Views: 1720 - Next?? Who Else Wants To Become The Magnetic Leader Team Members Never Leave? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sanford SmithIf your idea of being an irresistable team leader/sponsor is pushing cold calls, hosting boring presentations and revving up the compensation plan, then you're probably wondering why your team members seem to be either stuck in the mud or just flat out dead in the water! In the world of Network ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Benefits of Behavioral Interviewing - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Susan CullenHave you ever wished you had a crystal ball that would tell you BEFORE you hired a candidate if they were actually going to be a good fit? Have you ever scratched your head AFTER you made a bad hiring decision, and wished you never even hired an employee in the first place? Making sure you ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Confucius and engaging staff in tough times - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Joanna TongIt is the time of the year to put the clock back in the UK. This reminds me there are things in life that we cannot simply put the clock back. In the business context, these include the decisions we made. Leaders and executives in the private and public sectors have to make tough decisions in ...
Views: 1714(7 votes) - Leadership Skills that Make a Difference - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Heather BuckleyThis guide to Leadership Skills is provided by Silicon Beach Training As the manager and leader of a group you have to offer the team something which if you weren’t here would not be available. You have to warrant your position, and your pay roll, as a leader/manager. If you offer a team ...
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