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Views: 1439(1 vote) - How to be Decisive - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsFew people understand the value of decisiveness. The ability to make quick decisions not only lends you an air of confidence, intelligence and authority, it can also make the difference between a positive and negative outcome in many situations. Some people believe that they are just “naturally ...
Views: 5669(7 votes) - How To Be More Influential - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerAre you in a position to influence others – at work, at home, in your community? Is having influence important to your position or cause (as a manager, parent, or someone with a vision who’s trying to create something better)? Do the ways in which you exert your influence tend to work well; and ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - How To Become A Leader - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Chris HammerHave you ever wondered how to become a leader if you're not what you'd consider "leadership material"? Can anyone be a leader? Simply stated, anyone can become a leader by having the ability and desire to take on such a role; and by having the opportunity to step into or create the role. Some ...
Views: 1006(2 votes) - How to Become a Superhero in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dave NealSo you’re not more powerful than a locomotive? Who cares? Just saw the superhero movie, Kick-Ass, and it raised an intriguing question: just because we’re not superhuman, can we lead superheroic lives? I believe the answer is yes, and I believe we can do it in five easy steps! (Okay, they’re ...
Views: 2183(1 vote) - How to Benefit From Your Natural Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Michael FriesenYou are creative! It is not a question of “if;” it is a question of “how much!” Each person is blessed with creativity from birth and so it is a matter of learning how to express this gift. Think about how a group of young children just ooze with creativity and energy. Problems are not nearly so ...
Views: 913(3 votes) - How To Build Confidence And Command Courage - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonCourage is a quality that we would all aspire to develop and possess by the bucket load. Everyone appreciates the value of courage. Yet timidity and fear can so easily form barriers to this valuable commodity. Confidence and strength can at times become, in a sense, contagious. A clear ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - How to Build Strong and Effective Leadership Skills - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanA good leadership style is often difficult to define as it is more qualitative than quantitative. Some say that a good leader gets the job done, while others argue that a good leader simply inspires and motivates his team. In other words, a good leader gets the work done by inspiring others and ...
Views: 4793(3 votes) - How to Choose an Executive Training Program to Encourage Employees? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Sonu ParasharPlanning for introducing an executive training session? Have you set your target? If you haven’t yet, here’s a guideline. In order to encourage your employees this type of vocational programs brings in fruits at the right time. No organization can develop and grow over time without leading ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - How to Create a Performance Based Workforce - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffMuch is written today about workforce engagement, productivity, and performance yet few lay out a basic strategy for aligning the workforce with a company's expectations and long-term goals. According to Erik Breggren, Vice President of global research and customer results, SuccessFactors, ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - How to Create a Powerful Sales Culture: What’s Your Role? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Todd CohenHow can your organization sell more and sell smarter? By creating a powerful sales culture – an environment that inspires and engages everyone in the organization to become part of the virtual sales team and support the sales efforts. What Is Sales Culture? Sales culture is the concept that ...
Views: 2230(1 vote) - How to find your purpose by volunteering - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Debra SloverIf personal satisfaction in your career is alluding you, it might be time to consider finding another path. Volunteering is a good way to test out different roles to see if they are a fit. Sometimes when we grow up, we follow in our parent's footsteps without ever giving much thought to what we ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - How to Get Lazy People to Work - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Angie ThompsonIn our Bud to Boss Workshops we get asked different versions of this question frequently. Sometimes it is asked in a more politically correct way. Sometimes it is asked as a curiosity. Most times, however, it is asked bluntly, directly and with frustration: "How can I get lazy people to ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - How To Get The Best From Staff – The Dragon’s Way - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Joanna Tong* Survey showed employees regarded managers as “the least trusted group’. * Staff morale in the west has hit rock bottom but China’s GDP grew strong. * What can we learn from eastern insights in to personal impact and relationships? Research showed that employees regarded senior manager as ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - How to Give Meaning to Your Aspirations - Absolute Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Absolute LeadershipThe first core principle of Absolute Leadership is to identify what you in-tend to do, and why, in order to give meaning to your aspirations. Whatever you aspire to professionally and in your private life should define what you would truly like to become, based upon the personal values that ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - How to Harness the Power of Our Visual Minds - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Angie ThompsonI often do the following exercise with groups (you can try it after you read it, but I’m not sure it will translate perfectly in writing). “Close your eyes and clear your mind. I’m going to say a word. I want you to think about the word briefly then open your eyes. The word is ...
Views: 645(1 vote) - How To Have A Meaningful Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsThe grand object for which a gentleman exists, is to excel in company. Conversation is the mean of his distinction, the drawing-room the scene of his glory. In company, though none are "free," yet all are "equal." All therefore whom you meet, should be treated with equal respect, although ...
Views: 2965(1 vote) - How to Have Charisma - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Eduard EzeanuDo you think charisma is a sexy trait and you would like to have it? I have good news for you: you can voluntarily develop your charisma by putting into practice specific action steps. Charisma is a personality trait which enables you to have a big influence on others around you, to persuade ...
Views: 2966(2 votes) - How to Influence Employees to Get Things Done Correctly on Time Without Using Positional Authority - by Submitted on May 29, 2010 from Tony KubicaCan you achieve results without authority? The simple answer is yes. The challenge is how to do it. Each of us have a limited amount of authority. And the positional authority that comes with our title enables us to have some influence, but far less than what is required to get the ...
Views: 1277(3 votes) - How to Lead Generation "Y" - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Wayne KehlThe members of the demographic, commonly known as Generation “Y” were born between the years 1981 and 1994, which makes them ages 17 to 30 in year 2011. They are the young up-and-coming leaders of society. There are a lot of them, and since they will soon fill most of the jobs being given up by ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - How to Make an Effective Presentation. - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Gael DrumDo you get tongue tied, intimidated, lost for words or feel anxious when speaking? Would you like to develop stronger client and peer relationships? Would you like to improve your leadership qualities? Delivering information to anyone including managers, business partners, clients, teams ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - How To Manage People In A Downturn - 5 Tips - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsBack in 1990 I joined a world – wide professional services firm in the UK. It was my first step into the private sector ( I'd previously worked in Education, then the Civil Service ) and it seemed a bit of a risky move. But then I thought, this is a huge international firm, it must be quite a ...
Views: 1007(2 votes) - How to Predict Behavior Like Abraham Lincoln Did - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gene GriessmanAbraham Lincoln had an uncanny ability to predict behavior. For example, when Lincoln was President, he told one of his associates how every member of Congress would vote on a particular bill. To make the point, he wrote down what their votes would be. Sure enough, when the votes were ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - How to Raise Your Employees’ Morale through Team Building - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Rob JacksonYour employees’ morale is very important for the success of your business. Lack of motivation leads to employees that do not give more than the bare minimum effort towards achieving company goals, while a motivated individual will always strive to go the extra mile. A leader has the important ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - How to Think Like Lincoln - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gene GriessmanThink through, then follow through is good advice. If you do heavy lifting with your mind, physical lifting can be efficient, productive, and pleasant. Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest thinkers the United States has produced, grew up in a culture that held thinking in low esteem. With ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - How to Use Press Release to Boost Your Ranking & Traffic - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Christopher BrownCurrently, there are several off-page techniques to boost your visibility and increase brand awareness. Like submitting articles, press release distribution to premium media outlets generates high quality backlinks. Before launching the press release campaign, you need to know a few tricks to ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - How Training Leadership Can Be Beneficial To Everyone - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Chris D'CruzThe personality traits that define a leader may not be present in everyone, but they can be developed. Through leadership training, you can accomplish more with your life by learning to take control of various factors that influence its direction. The numerous benefits to your financial, ...
Views: 811(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: 1738(1 vote) - 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: 1582(1 vote) - Human Capital Training and Education is core for business environment - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Sonu ParasharHuman capital training program, also known as HR training program, will always be a factual part of each and every organization. HC management is the core that ensures both the employees and the management co-exist in a business environment that outcome in the success of everyone. In today’s ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Human Capital Training Optimizes Utilization of Organizational Resources - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Sonu ParasharHuman capital represents knowledge, skills and abilities required to fulfill job responsibilities effectively. It is the most valuable asset of an organization. While a great idea is required to successfully start an enterprise, a strong human capital is required to sustain that business. ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - Human Capital Training: Enhancing Business Values Altogether - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Sonu ParasharHuman capital training impacts your company's efficiency considerably. Be present at this meeting to discover the newest workable resources and effective techniques to help you make use of the power of your people to accomplish a high-performing workforce. To increase revenue in worker selection ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Human Resources Management - Practices and Policies - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Sonu ParasharBusinesses require to staff their operations, the process involves bringing new talent and manpower and into business and making their organization productive. Matching accurately the needs of an organizational job position with the abilities and skills of a particular person is considered as ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - Improving Your Competitive Edge in Four Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Mike Henry Sr.How can you remain strategic in our current economic environment? How can you position your business to handle the events of an uncertain future with tighter budgets, fewer employees, and higher productivity demands? How can you remain competitive, much less improve your position in light of ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Increased Complexities Require a Rapid-fire Component - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffSocial media technologies have dramatically increased the speed of everything be it good, bad or neutral. Change no longer cranks along at a snail’s pace but rather moves on a millisecond scale over the internet. It is the speed and scale of change that is causing chaos within the business ...
Views: 2081(1 vote) - Increasing Workplace Productivity And Coaching GROW Model - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Ioventures IncIncreasing workplace productivity is one of the main aims of any business these days. The way to precisely undertake it faces a controversy, which many of us would want to have an answer to. Amongst the many kinds of approaches that can lead the workers towards the direction of increasing ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Influence Comes Down To The Three C's - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Ty BennettHave you ever wondered what makes someone influential? Why did people follow Gandhi? Or Martin Luther King Jr.? What makes leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians or salespeople influential? These are the questions I have asked myself for years. In my career I have had a chance to work with ...
Views: 4635(1 vote) - Influence Isn’t a Guarantee - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Angie ThompsonThere is a difference between what we can control, and what we can merely influence. Sometimes we get these mixed up and this confusion causes many problems for leaders (and all of us as human beings too). Today, I want to clarify one piece of this mix-up, a piece that starts with us ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - Innovation - An Indispensable Asset for Organizations - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Arun RaoWhat is the key to increase efficiency and profit, even as you continue to reduce cost? The answer is ‘Innovation’! With the market competition getting increasingly cut-throat, it is important to stay on top to ensure the survival of your business. The consumer does not simply look for ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - Innovation Requires Courage to Confront Reality - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Valencia Ray“Innovation,” “Collaborative Leadership,” and “Trust” are three terms I’m seeing tossed around quite a bit in the articles and books I’m coming across. I agree that we are in need of change—in fact, transformation—but what I’m not seeing much of is how to confront reality. What does it take to ...
Views: 2984(1 vote) - Innovation: Do You “In-Joy” Your Work? - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Valencia RayToday, let's talk about an innovative idea: "in-joy" your work by bringing joy to your work instead of seeking to extract joy from your work. Stop looking for joy and happiness in all the wrong places. What is a "wrong place"? Anything that is outside of yourself. Creativity is already within ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Inspirational Leadership and Motivation - the key to be successful, creative and innovative in a student’s life – Student achievement learn, grow and succeed - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Ingenious Tech Inc.There are some days in your life where you can’t keep concentration on your work and pull yourself out of bed. We have these days many times in our life because we don’t have the inspiration and motivation to go to educational institution and do our regular activities. This may happen for many ...
Views: 702(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: 2524(1 vote) - Integrity – Tops the Workforce Wish List - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Pat Heydlauff“Say what you mean and mean what you say,” says Frank Luntz, communications researcher and author of several books including What Americans Really Want…Really. Today’s workforce craves truthful comprehensive communications and aligned action from leadership in all aspects. They want to know ...
Views: 2322(2 votes) - International trade - Be a Global Leader - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Sarah AshlinInternational trade is a business that takes place among various countries. The trade includes export and import trading among various overseas countries. International trade is a type of business activity that takes place between the traders of different countries. This type of trade ...
Views: 527(1 vote) - Introverts in the Workplace: How They Operate; How They Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonIn modern behavioral terms, “introvert” is used to describe individuals who are most comfortable in the inner life of the mind, come across as more reserved, and are less likely to seek numerous or large interactions. They represent approximately half of the population. In the workplace their ...
Views: 3441(2 votes) - Is Burnout Inevitable? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Scott HunterISSUE: Satisfaction at work, for most people, is plummeting. We seem to be becoming a society of disgruntled people. And in the fact of this, there is much that people can do to be able to really have a successful and satisfying work life and avoid burnout. ABSTRACT Employees can’t keep ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Is Business Ownership Right For Me? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Susan bagyuraHave you ever asked yourself “Is business ownership right for me?” A large number of people when asked will say that they would like to own a business. However, when digging deeper, these same people aren’t really clear on what involved in owning a business. Here are 7 questions you should ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - Is Customer Service Driving Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Josh OlswangerYou've heard probably thousands of times from business people. Customer service is key! As “trite” as that is, anybody who recommends customer service as a key element in business success is 100% on target. If you don't believe them, you can always go to sites like the BBB and read reviews from ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - IS Everything you do each Day, the Most Effective Use of Your Time - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2012 from Andrew HortonIf we all have the same amount of time each day, how is it possible that some people get so much more done each day than others? When you discover the answer to this question, you will have unlocked the secret to invite almost any level of success into your life. You will be able to enjoy the ...
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