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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- 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: 1819(1 vote) - Integrity – the Leadership Gap between Excellence and Mediocrity - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Pat Heydlauff“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and ...
Views: 2661(1 vote) - Leadership, Personal Growth and Maslow – Beyond Theory - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Valencia RayI’ve noticed leadership and personal development being associated with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a framework in online and offline conversations these days. Maslow was obviously a thought leader, especially ahead of his time. I see an interesting twist, however, that deviates from the ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Leadership Doctorate Programs new model for leadership - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Sonu ParasharThe first big flow of leadership development occurred with the embodiment of the MBA degree, followed by the executive professional MBA program and doctorate MBA program. Originally developed for non-business people, these programs offer a usable overview of the organization world and a ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - Best ways to Improve Learning with Organizational Development Management - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Sonu ParasharBusinesses are in the process of uninterrupted change. Nobody can stop these processes. No particular action is required for changes to happen. Some changes in businesses may be positive; then it’s ordinary to use the term development. Which organizational changes are perceived ‘positive’ – that ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - How You Can Turn into an Inspirational Leader? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Arun RaoCorporate world is a boring place to be in. This is a commonly shared emotion among employees world over. A random survey has highlighted that most people hate going to office especially after the weekend. If this is true, what employer’s can do to change this thinking, to make their employees ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - Choose the Right Leadership Development Program and Hold the Helm - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Sonu ParasharAspiring to be a leader? Thousands of ordinary professional leadership courses are out there. Choose the right leadership development training program by considering not only the curriculum but the space for learning it offers. You can become a leader if you can enter the right community of high ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - FROM KNOWING TO DOING - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from William CottringerFROM KNOWING TO DOING By Bill Cottringer “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” ~Napoleon Hill. But will I actually do it—go from knowing to doing—is the dangling question after Napoleon Hill’s quote above. Great self-development and self-help sources of ...
Views: 2879(1 vote) - Are You Building a Dam or Building a Successful Business? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Mitch TublinA dam serves a purpose. Typically utilized for water, a dam holds the flow of water in such a manner as to create an entirely new landscape where water flowed freely previously. Now the water builds up and forms a lake, or a reservoir, as the dam stops the flow of the water. If we stop there and ...
Views: 1088(4 votes) - Team Building Tips - Meetings that appeal to all temperaments - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Lynn Ferguson-PinetDuring my team workshops we focus in on 4 core temperament styles that make up most teams, a very quick summary as it relates to meetings would be: 1.Action Oriented - let's get something accomplished and move on! 2.Task Oriented - let's be clear about what's on the agenda and keep to the ...
Views: 1399 - Don't Just DO Something, SIT There! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Ingrid MartineUn-Game Principle: Beware of driven behavior. Although valued in American culture, it’s not always the best course of action. I was on a radio show recently, and it was a complete bust for me. I’m not innocent in the matter. There are plenty of things I could have done differently. I ...
Views: 1182 - Leadership Development Means Business - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Valencia RayLeadership development when valued in the organizational culture can mean more business, more employee engagement, and more fulfillment at work. Another word for leadership development is “personal development.” Leadership development done “on purpose” can lead to teams that have a sense of ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - The Effectiveness of Executive Development Training - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Sonu ParasharExecutive Development Training works to develop the competencies and skills of those who will have or have executive positions within enterprise. Managers are designed to build competencies and skills using practical and current learning techniques while referencing and utilizing practice-based ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - What Makes A Good Team Leader? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalAre you considering making the transfer to a team leader role? Or are you just curious as to the qualities of a good team leader? It’s rather different to a pure technical role - different skills are involved and not everyone is able to successfully make the change from a technical role into a ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - Maintaining Good Client Relations - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Scott HunterCustomer Relations Establishing and Maintaining Good Customer Relations ISSUE: Customers don’t hire firms or engineers, they hire people. Unless an engineer is willing to appropriately start and then nurture the customer relationship, the customer won’t come back and they certainly ...
Views: 865 - Emergent Leaders Program Looks to Arizona Improve Child Care - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Ryan NarramoreIt often seems that the directors of child care centers assumed their positions with limited experience or education to prepare them for running a high-quality child care center. However, a childcare center’s director is critical in establishing the overall quality of an early childhood program, ...
Views: 700 - Collaborative Leadership: Are You a Mindful Leader? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Valencia RayMindful leadership is an idea whose time is here… now. Now is the present moment, and unless you can be self-aware enough to listen to what is present to you, here, now, you are not showing up as a mindful leader. Mindfulness takes practice, particularly in our hyperactive culture, which is full ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Mission Purpose Statements - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Scott HunterBuilding a Solid Foundation for the Future ISSUE: In today’s economic reality, the rules have clearly changed and this is the biggest challenge for firms in the coming years. In these difficult economic times, approaches new to business are required to succeed and prosper. Now more than ...
Views: 812 - Lead by Example: Leadership in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffDramatic change has descended upon leaders and the workforce due to the social media revolution. The warp speed shift of workplace communications, interaction and information exchange is causing chaos, mistrust and poor face-to-face communications. This change is forcing leadership to think and ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Perfectionism Hurts Relationships, Hinders Support, and Impairs Building Trust! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Ingrid MartinePerfectionism hurts our relationships When making things perfect is our top priority, we tend to expect others to live up to our rigid expectations for performance. When they don’t, we’re likely to forget the other person’s intentions, efforts, or good work. Instead, we focus on the “less ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - A Lesson in Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryAlthough title, power, fame, and wealth may indicate a person in a position of leadership, that alone does not give credence to being an effective leader. This is illustrated every day in the failures and incompetence of many in positions of power as they fail to understand that genuine ...
Views: 1470 - Work-Life Integration: Do Long Hours Equal Productivity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Valencia RayIt seems to me that many people are short on time and long on things to do. This certainly was an issue of mine also at one time. What I learned during those years was that time wasn’t the issue as much as was energy and focus. Lack of clarity and reflection time often drain the brain. When ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Aspiring to Great Doctorate Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Sonu ParasharDoctorate Leadership programs are created to prepare doctors to cater the community in advanced approaches. The degree programs aim at expanding and broadening the opportunity of improvement services and doctoring in traditional training areas. Most of these doctorate courses are conducted ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - Utilizing Leadership Philosophy To Achieve Greatness - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Chris D'CruzLeadership philosophy will surely lead you in achieving greatness. Utilizing the philosophies learned in being a good and effective leader will bring forth greater success. The methods and techniques applied in becoming a leader will aid you in scaling to greater heights. Leadership entails ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Read This First! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonDear Learner, I don`t know why the training is on your calendar. Maybe you are being told to go. Maybe you don`t even really know what it is about. Maybe you`d rather go to training than be at your desk. Maybe training means a chance to get away from home for a day or two. Maybe you are ...
Views: 917(2 votes) - The Truth About Influence - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonEight year old Sam Baker was wondering about something, so he asked his parents, "How come our town doesn`t have a Christmas tree lit up for everyone in town to enjoy?" He reasoned that other nearby towns had trees, that they had a tree at the White House, and that he saw them light a tree at ...
Views: 997(2 votes) - The Secret of Surrender - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonSurrender? When you think about surrender, you don`t likely think of great leadership. People who surrender, lose, right? The dictionary tells us that surrender, as a verb, means things like: "to yield possession or power," "to give (oneself) up," "to give up, abandon or relinquish." These ...
Views: 958(1 vote) - Finish this sentence - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonBrick WallWould you like a way to get better ideas, faster? Would you like to nearly automatically tap into your subconscious brain to help you solve your vexing problems? Would you like a tool that would help your team think more clearly? What if I told you that tool was free, except ...
Views: 1268(2 votes) - 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: 1836(1 vote) - Managing Leadership Expectations - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonHave you ever stopped to really look at a spider web? If you aren`t afraid of spiders, the next time you have a chance, stop and look at a spider web. What you will find ais an intricately designed work of art and engineering marvel. Every part of the web is connected to every other part ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - What is Organizational Culture Anyway? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonHave you ever been in the woods, walking on a trail? If so you know that while you see the trees in front of you it is hard to describe the whole forest. At that moment, the forest for you is the trees – because you just see the trees around you. Patterns, dimension and perspective are hard to ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Be Better Than Your Best - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonA No-Excuses Leadership Learning Strategy Leading effectively is a complex mix of skills and behaviors that don`t all come naturally and can`t be mastered quickly (if ever). To put it simply, to be a great leader, you must be a continual learner. That is easy to say. It is easy to believe. ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - Conquering the Leadership Paradox - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonConquering the Leadership Paradox It happens all over the world, every day. Josie is a great performer. She is very good at her technical expertise, and for that she is rewarded with a promotion. Her supervisor calls her into her office and gives her the good news. Congratulations ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Go Ahead, Fall in Love! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonFive Love Affairs Leaders Should Have Caught up in the spirit of Valentine`s Day, that day we celebrate romantic love, I began thinking again about the connection between the words love and leadership. Before you even read about these five love affairs, you might be put off by using the word ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - You Were Born to Win - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonI first read See You at the Top (Zig Ziglar`s classic first book) over Christmas one year during college. I had heard of Zig, and checked out the book from the library. I took pages of notes since I couldn`t write in the book. I still have the notes. Soon after, I started listening to Zig`s ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - How to increase self-confidence without money - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Haingo Heriniaina RajaonarisonI found out from years of experience and from reading great books that the biggest problem or obstacle in human life is the lack of self-confidence. Fortunately, you can follow almost each of the eight following tips without spending a penny. 1. Spend one hour per day on positive self-talk: ...
Views: 3799(1 vote) - Energizing the Sales Force in a Down Economy: The sales manager’s job is many-fold: cheerleader, psychologist, coach, and mentor. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from stephanie fletcherThe economic downturn has produced a tidal wave of negative conditions, some of which have overwhelmed even the very best sales organizations. Time is of the essence! Sales managers cannot wait to put into action their highest levels of leadership skills necessary to re-energize their sales ...
Views: 791 - Leadership in Business and In Life: Steer Your Career in a Clear and Positive Direction - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Aynn DanielsYour career is like a ship and you're the captain. You can drift along or take command to guide it in a clear and positive direction. These are some suggestions for setting your course and sticking to it so you so wind up where you want to go. Setting a Course for Your Career 1. Conduct a ...
Views: 1735 - The qualities for success and high performance in Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Aldo CivicoWe live in a high-speed, complex and paradoxical world. High performance leadership requires an approach that meets today’s global challenges. Today its less about finding solutions and more about creating new patters. It’s less about redistribution of skills and more about fostering creative ...
Views: 1036 - Polish you skills with leadership training programs - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Larry JmaesLeadership training is really beneficial to boost the success and profit of a company. Usually, most companies give importance to sale training but the significance of leadership training cannot be undervalued. Such training aims to develop leadership and management skills in the managers and ...
Views: 648 - Leadership Development Training - Ways to develop Your Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Sonu ParasharLeadership qualities are beneficial in every crevice and crack of life. You could be the authoritative person in your industry and you’ll still face a lot of situations and issues that necessity you to seek new and creative strategies for solving and dealing with them. Leadership Development ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Successful Interviewing - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Scott HunterISSUE: The primary reason for the failure of most interviews to identify a truly outstanding candidate is that most interviews focus on the capabilities, background and experience of the prospective employee. This approach ignores the fact that the interviewee is a human being that the ...
Views: 960 - Fuel, Focus, and Feedback — Essentials of Team Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Jane CranstonWhether you are leading a major initiative, trying to get your team to the next level, or attempting to corral a group of volunteers, there are three important steps every leader needs to apply to ensure a positive outcome and invested participants. They are the 3 Fs — fuel, focus, and ...
Views: 1469 - Making Innovation Easier by Retraining Your Brain - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Valencia RayInnovation has become more respected as a concept within the scope of business. “Business as usual” is no longer supporting competitive advantage. We are now looking for ways to change the status quo. This is quite a change from the recent past—at least on the surface. We say we want innovation ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Street-Wise Tips: Making Strategic Planning Work for Your Organization - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Judy WhalenStrategic planning can be either a boon or a bust for an organization. Many people bring “baggage” to the process. Some people have had terrible experiences. They vehemently oppose committing time and other resources to it. Others yawn, glaze over and are completely skeptical that the process ...
Views: 1164 - 7 Reasons Smart Organizations Use Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Judy WhalenSmart organizations use strategic planning because it helps them: 1. Get where they want to be. Smart organizations know that to be successful, they need to have a clear understanding of their current status (where they are now), a vivid vision of where they want to be, a plan for how they ...
Views: 1183 - How Does Your Team Win Like the San Francisco Giants? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Joey FaucetteThe San Francisco Giants won the World Series…again. That’s two of the last three seasons, a rare achievement. What discoveries are there for you in their success as you seek to increase sales with greater productivity so you can leave the office earlier to do what you love with those you ...
Views: 1399 - America: Leadership In Crisis - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Thomas Swank,You hear about it every day on television, on radio, in print and online. Failed leadership… faltering leadership… incompetent leadership… ineffective leadership and various other references for leadership that is simply no longer working or effective. The leadership crisis is not just an ...
Views: 1486 - Find Your Story - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Angie ThompsonFinding a Story for a Specific Communication Purpose Tom had a major presentation coming up in less than a week, and he was concerned. This presentation was important not only for his team and his company, but also for his career. He knew that if he did well it would make all the ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - The Art of Being Successful - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Scott HunterThe Art of Being Outrageously Successful! Prologue: My personal definition: you love your life, love what you do, love who you do it with, you are able to contribute and make a difference in the lives of others, you are financially secure, you get what you want most if not all of the time, ...
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