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Views: 1531(2 votes) - Bring on a Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThis year has flown by faster than ever before. It has certainly had its challenges with stock market fluctuations, interest rate rises and the retail sector experiencing the strain of consumers reigning in their spending. You only have to switch on the television or read the news headlines to ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - Bringing Values to Life - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"No men can act with effect who do not act in concert; no men can act in concert who do not act with confidence; no men can act with confidence who are not bound together with common opinions, common affections, and common interests." — Edmund Burke, 18th-Century British Statesman During the ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Budget Development and Financial Management - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Oel WingoThere are three main phases to the local government budget process: 1. Budget Preparation – Budgetary guidelines are established based on the annual plan and goals 2. Budget Adoption: Budgets are adopted by the government 3. Budget Execution: Implementation of the budget consistent with ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - Business Keys To Success: Embrace Commitment - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Steve ScottThe world has never seen a great leader in the world or in business who has lacked commitment. If you want to be an effective leader, you have to be committed. Why? True commitment will attract and inspire people. They are attracted to your conviction. To lead others you have to believe ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Business Keys To Success: Embrace Commitment - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Steve ScottThe world has never seen a great leader in the world or in business who has lacked commitment. If you want to be an effective leader, you have to be committed. Why? True commitment will attract and inspire people. They are attracted to your conviction. To lead others you have to believe ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Business Leadership: Leading with Social Responsibility - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Karen KleinwortOver the last several years that I've been working with business owners, entrepreneurs and those seeking to begin their own businesses, there seems to have been an underlying theme revolving around leadership. I recently wrote an article ("The Meaning and Essence of Business Leadership") and ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - By Understanding Behaviour We Can Manage Performance - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardWhat benefit is it to the organization if short-term goals are met but a leader’s behaviour contributes to employee unrest, sabotage, or high turnover with loss of skills and knowledge? Leaders must be aware of how their behaviour impacts on the motivation and performance of their ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Calling Forth All Women - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Linda HoughThe next evolutionary shift for women is clear: we are being called to cultivate our own power. This is not the aggressive, dominating, competitive power of the masculine that has evolved our world up until now but the caring, creative, collaborative power of the feminine which is expressed ...
Views: 1381(5 votes) - Calm Your Way to Success in Business and Life - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Mitch TublinThe need for calming experiences in our busy lives is more important now than ever. It seems we permit so much to pull us into different directions from the electronics to the constant media stream we are drawn towards. The people we interact with utilize the same electronic equipment and ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - 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: 1429(1 vote) - Carve the Right Success Path with Strong Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Arun RaoThere is no doubt that strong leadership is essential for driving a team successfully. In a corporate set up, while everyone in a team has their roles specified; it is the role of a team leader or a manager to help them work in tandem and in unison. To achieve any goal, it is vital that each ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Causing a Scene - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Margaret MeloniScene 1, Take 1 In this movie version of 'The Life of a Team Member' (working title); the camera pans slowly across what appears to be a corporate office. We see workers dressed in business casual walking the hallways, coming in and out of conference rooms and sitting in cubicles. Two team ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - Celebration is the Pause that Refreshes - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Success is every minute you live. It's the process of living. It's stopping for the moments of beauty, of pleasure; the moments of peace. Success is not a destination that you ever reach. Success is the quality of the journey." — Jennifer James, Success is the Quality of Your Journey After ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Change: Moving Your Team From Fighting It to Embracing It - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Anne WarfieldAs John Maxwell put it so well, leadership is all about progress moving forward and moving forward means you are constantly changing. So for those in leadership roles, change is inevitable and necessary for growth. Leaders go in to leadership roles because they are go at continually pushing ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Charismatic Leadership: Help or Hinderance? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Irial O'FarrellWhile recently delivering a module on leadership development, several participants suggested that charisma is high up on the list of important qualities for a leader. Research, however, would indicate that many effective leaders are humble, to the point that charisma is the last word used to ...
Views: 1423(3 votes) - Check Your Opinions at the Door - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Cy WakemanIn making the decision to become a leader or manager, most up-and-comers are not motivated by altruistic ideas such as leaving a legacy, developing others, bettering the organization or even serving customers. Nope, let’s be frank. Most of us go into leadership to move up the ladder and for an ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Claim Your Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerYou are a leader. Stake your claim to what is yours. It’s very empowering to acknowledge, celebrate, and truly own all of the aspects of our existence. And each of us is a leader on some level: at home, at work, in the community… through formal or informal roles. Whether a CEO or a ...
Views: 2101(2 votes) - Clarifying Our Core Values - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"The way to gain a reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear." — Socrates A key element of "knowing thyself" is sorting out what's really important to you. Without a clear sense of our personal principles and priorities, it's almost impossible to bring the picture of our ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Clarifying Personal Purpose - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim ClemmerThinking about death can produce a passion for life. Early in my career, I was introduced to the idea of clarifying my life's purpose through contemplating my death by Charlie Jones, a personal effectiveness and leadership development author and speaker. In his book, Life is Tremendous, he ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - 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: 1382(2 votes) - Coaching High Potential Employees - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sherry ReadIn this article, we explore the role of coaching in the development of high-potential employees and its link to retention of these key staff members. What is a high-potential employee? A generic definition is an individual expected to excel at a position X levels above their current role. ...
Views: 7168(3 votes) - Coaching in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanToday organizations employ life coaches in the workplace so that the employees can achieve the desired results through proper guidance and training and therefore achieve increased efficiency at work. Hence whether it involves completing deadlines, attending meetings or planning out the next ...
Views: 5586(4 votes) - Coaching Skills for Leaders (The Nuts and Bolts) - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerResearch has shown that people perform at higher levels when they are coached as opposed to “managed”. So, you might be asking, what is coaching, in a nutshell? What are some of the tools I can use as a leader? How, specifically, do I have a “coaching” conversation? Coaching is about ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Coaching Success by the Alphabet - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Angie ThompsonBeing an effective coach is a leadership skill - as you coach successfully you help create the future you are leading people towards. However, being an effective coach is more than leadership - it is an important life skill as well. We all can be more effective at coaching in our communities, ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - Coaching Versus Managing - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Len D'InnocenzoBill Parcells, of the New York Jets knows better than most that being a head coach in the National Football League, though exciting and rewarding when you win, also takes a heavy personal toll. The following story is laminated and on the wall in his office. It's called "The Coaches" and the ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - 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: 1714(1 vote) - Collaborative Leadership: A Critical Distinction - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Lynda KlauAn important distinction needs to be made in the increasingly powerful field called Collaborative Leadership. There is a critical difference between a collaboration that results from two or more people who aren't sufficiently separate as individuals and a collaboration between individuals who ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Collaborative Leadership: Does the Leader Need to Know it All? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Valencia RayCollaborative leadership allows others to get their “voice” in the room. As long as there is a healthy level of trust, the terms of group meeting engagement can be explicit. This allows for a culture that can embrace a diversity of thought, which is something that is crucial for innovation. ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Common Mistakes in Leadership and Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerLeadership skills and relationship development are two of the biggest themes I see in my coaching practice. This article is about two of the most common mistakes (and remedies) I see in these areas: A common mistake I see with new leaders is that they too often try to jump in too quickly ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Communicating Your True Self - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Debra SloverWhen I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say. - Abraham Lincoln Communication is more than an exchange of words, symbols, or body language. It is an exchange of emotional energy. There ...
Views: 1098(2 votes) - Communication Is The Difference Between Winning and Losing - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raj GavurlaThe ability to communicate with a focus plays a vital role. Regardless of our occupation, the individuals who excel in a specific field and are able to communicate this knowledge to benefit others and themselves always win. Be attentive to your presence, voice, body language, eye contact, and ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Communication Strategies, Systems, and Skills - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Before you say what you think, be sure you have." — Malcolm Forbes, past publisher of Forbes magazine Communication is both a symptom and a cause of organization performance problems. Over the years, we've heard hundreds of managers use communication as a vague catchall for every type of ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Comprehending Leadership Styles – Paving Your Way To Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Chris D'CruzLeadership style is the way in which you deal with your subordinates. This is very important in the management of people and the culture of an organization because it helps to get things done and is a source of motivation for the workers. There are 3 main leadership styles. They include ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - Confidently Clarify Executive Communication - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Sarah HathornSpeaking with greater clarity and purpose is vital for any leader, whether they are talking to an employee, client, board room, or the news media. Those who lack this ability will appear weak, befuddled, and ineffective – and will fail to convey their ideas and leadership vision. But those who ...
Views: 918(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: 903(1 vote) - Conscious Business Practices : A Deeper Perception - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Barry LipscombThere are at least seven conscious business practices that emerge as the organization shifts its focus from external behaviors to inner resources. At a high level the organization broadens it perspective, deepens its perception as its actions become more intentional. This article looks at ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Conscious Business Practices : Acting With Intention - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Barry LipscombThe Conscious Business takes a broader perspective and with deeper perception, allowing it to act more intentionally. In this post, we look at the remaining conscious business practices – those that reflect how the organization acts. Shifting its focus from external behaviors to inner ...
Views: 1361(3 votes) - Conscious Business Practices: The Broader Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Barry LipscombI recently wrote that the Conscious Business operates from a place of deep wisdom that naturally gives rise to the conscious practices that generate sustainable results. It’s a paradox where the organization shifts its attention to inner resources and the seemingly external behaviors begin to ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Constructing a TEAM IDENTITY - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Arun RaoWe recently worked with a senior team which had a new leader. The fact that the leaders working style was very different from the previous leader and the added fact that nearly half of the members were new to the team, made it necessary for the team to get into an offsite – to try and construct ...
Views: 3380(1 vote) - Control Your Own Destiny - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Man who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait very, very long time." - Chinese proverb Twenty years ago I came across a story (I don't know who wrote it) that illustrates the deadly power of the Victimitis Virus (the poor-little-helpless-me syndrome). Whenever I catch myself ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Corporate lessons: What I learned on the job - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Stacy Smyk-SantiagoThe corporate lessons I learned still reverberate today. Having done “time” in non-profit and now cultivating my own business, I certainly look back with fondness on my days of the corporate credit card and limitless cell phone plan. Where did the bills go? We didn’t know. They just got paid. ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Corporate Team Building Unifies, Increases Job Satisfaction, and Productivity. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Doug StaneartCorporate team building unifies teams, increases job satisfaction, and productivity by putting your team in a non-stressful, fun environment. Yes, they should have a little fun in the name of teamwork. Bringing people together in a carefully guided, but flexible environment, gets participants ...
Views: 10974(4 votes) - Create a Challenge and Create Your Future - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Angie ThompsonThink of the times in your life when you have grown the most, excelled at new levels and felt the most satisfaction with your life and results. Chances are, in all of those situations, a common element was a challenge that you faced and surmounted successfully. Whether it was the challenge ...
Views: 583(1 vote) - Create a Challenge and Create Your Future - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Angie ThompsonThink of the times in your life when you have grown the most, excelled at new levels and felt the most satisfaction with your life and results. Chances are, in all of those situations, a common element was a challenge that you faced and surmounted successfully. Whether it was the challenge ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - Creating an Ethical Plan - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Kathryn AlexanderNeed for an Ethical Plan Companies think nothing about having a business plan and a strategic plan. These are necessary to any organization that expects to be successful. What is lacking is an ethical plan. An ethical plan ensures that the organization’s leadership knows and understands ...
Views: 9156(1 vote) - Creating an Extraordinary Organization - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott HunterOnly six per cent of Americans love their jobs. Stress-induced depression is on the rise and predicted to be the leading occupational disease responsible for more work days lost than any other single factor. And poor communication in the workplace is a leading cause of job dissatisfaction. ...
Views: 1259(4 votes) - Creating and Communicating a Compelling Vision for Change - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Angie ThompsonStatus quo requires no leadership. That has been a mantra of mine for a long time. It encapsulates an important point about the role of leaders - leaders are in the change business. After all, if everything in your organization was perfect, there would be no need for leaders because there ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Creative or Reactive? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Sharon LewisI was able to spend Friday morning last week in conference with a number of leaders in industry, education and business at the South Western Economic Conference. Our government convened speakers from a number of sectors to give their opinions on the state of the economy in our region and beyond. ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Creativity: The Creative Force of Words - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Valencia RayThe creative process is advanced in the direction we desire - or not - by the power of our words. Words energize our thoughts. Words are our thoughts spoken out loud; they set the trajectory for our thoughts. They are one step closer to determining the actions we take. Guard your thoughts; they ...
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