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Views: 1362 - 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) - Graham, Huckabee & Carson Wrong To Urge Christians To Run for Office - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: 92% of Congress identify as Christians (Google). What a mess! Christian means like Christ, and Christ didn't run for office. The political or governmental system is broken, the correctional system, education, healthcare, and the religious systems of society are beyond repair. America ...
Views: 1361 - How to Build and Lead a Team of High Performers? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Arun RaoEver wondered why a particular sports team is on the winning side most times. It is due to a strong team dynamics, which motivate each individual to be a high performer. Team dynamics is one of the critical leadership competencies to build and lead a high performing team. No matter the size of ...
Views: 1361(3 votes) - Leaders Get Paid for What Their People Do - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jeb BlountWhen you get your next paycheck, take a close look at it. The money that was deposited in your bank account was a direct result of the work your people did. You were rewarded for their performance or nonperformance—not yours. To tell yourself anything different is an outright denial of the ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - President Obama to Visit Punjab Sikh Shrine, The Golden Temple in Amritsar - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Gaurav VirkIn 2009, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited the Sikh temple, the Golden Temple in Punjab, India, and was surprised to see the Sikh temple is covered with real gold. Premier of South Australia Mike Rann, his wife Sasha Carruozzo visited the Sikh temple, the Golden Temple on September, ...
Views: 1360(4 votes) - Don’t Blow Your Cool - Make Better Decisions in Real Time - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,Leaders transform vision into reality by rallying their team around more than just a well articulated idea – by truly engaging them in the strategy to get there. Execution of the strategy is where most leaders and businesses fail because the variables that affect strategy are not static but ...
Views: 1359(4 votes) - Learning Learning Styles - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Ken FieldsYou can’t teach somebody something in English if all they speak is Spanish. Well, you can if you are showing them, rather than telling them. Likewise, if you want to teach effectively, you need to understand the student’s preferred learning style. Some people do really well with wordy ...
Views: 1359 - Home: The Most Powerful Social & Economic Institution on Earth. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Neil RobertsGood leadership is said to be the product of strength plus intelligence plus early training in accredited schools. The statement is entirely logical, but is it also true? Can an “accredited” leadership program be expected to reach high enough to meet the needs of the future? According to our ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - "Visualization Point!" - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Ginger London,The calling or assignment that God has purposed for your life has the potential of becoming something "great" for God. This means that your purpose has some great expectations attached to it. In raising your expectation level to believe that you can accomplish the assignment means starting at ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - An Excerpt From Remarkable Leadership – Unleashing Your Leadership Potential One Skill at a Time - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Kevin EikenberryMy Philosophy When I read a book, I always appreciate knowing the author’s perspective and philosophy. Once I learn an author’s underlying beliefs, I am in a better position to learn from him or her. I’ve actually already shared part of that philosophy, but here is some more context. Our ...
Views: 1356 - Difference Between Mentoring and Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinWhen some business owners and corporations start looking into mentoring programs, there is some initial confusion about what mentoring is. One of the biggest confusions that they have is identifying what differentiates mentoring from coaching and why mentoring can be so much more ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - How Storytell Improves Team Building - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard HighsmithWhen I first graduated from college, I was hired full time at a children’s home. I had been working there part time as a relief childcare worker. With my degree I was promoted to a management position, Assistant Superintendent, over my former co-workers. I saw my situation as advocate for the ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Why 44% of Today’s Leaders Are Unhappy With Their Employees’ Performance & their Own Communication Style - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Skip WeismanForty-four percent of business leaders at various levels and a variety of industry categories reported disappointment in the performance results of their employees, in a survey recently conducted by Leadership & Workplace Communication Expert Skip Weisman. In the survey, whose results were ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - Leaders Know Value - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Mark RowlandFIVE MINUTE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP™ An Investment in Higher Achievement PREPAREDNESS • Prepare and take action to be uninterrupted for just five minutes • Close your eyes. Pause. Take three, deep, slow breathes, while you clear your mind of everything else. (Really…it makes a ...
Views: 1354(3 votes) - WHAT WILL DiSC DO FOR MY ORGANIZATION? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Rob JacksonWhether you’re a start-up or an established Fortune 500 company, you have something in common: You want to be the best in your industry and to increase your value. Your business is on the verge of greatness. Your team is the best in the industry. But you need that special something to push ...
Views: 1354 - How You Think is How You Are - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Lisa Moren BrommaCongratulations on being a successful business woman. Or are you? How you think about yourself is how you project yourself to others. You can transform yourself and your business by seeing yourself as a leader. Here are a few ideas to help you develop that persona. 1. Start small. Be a role ...
Views: 1353 - The Anatomy of Blame - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Yvette BethelI always marvel when I sit in meetings when assigned actions were not taken and the responsible Manger would say, “I gave that project to one of my supervisors and they were unable to finish.” The underlying message in this blaming statement is that the manager delegated the responsibility so ...
Views: 1352 - Boost Your Manifestation With 5 Step Spring Clean - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Zoe RouthWhether it's spring in the Southern Hemisphere or Autumn up north, a change of seasons is the perfect time to generate new energy and reclaim your focus on your goals. Paying attention to your environments is the fastest and easiest way to achieve your goals. When you've got less gunk ...
Views: 1351(3 votes) - FIND YOUR PARADE - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Fred HaleyI went to the Gator Bowl parade (Jacksonville FL) last year. I am not a big fan of parades. But my niece and her high school band from Georgia were in it. And my sister and family stayed with me. So, it became a family adventure. The parade was lead by the Grand Marshal - a lady in the back ...
Views: 1351 - Freedom from Fear Forever - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanFear is perhaps one of the most chronic and debilitating ailment that is affecting people today. This self-made hell where most people live in is crippling relationships and careers, damaging homes and organizations and creating unparallel harm in personal and professional growth to millions ...
Views: 1351 - 5 Leadership Lessons from Rwanda - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Susan FreemanThis week’s Step Up Leader Tip comes from an extraordinary young Rwandan female leader. Sandrine Umuhoza, student at The Akilah Institute for Women in Rwanda and President of the Student Council, recently visited Tampa as an ambassador for her school and country. Sandrine exemplifies the dynamic ...
Views: 1350 - 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: 1350 - Customer Love Affairs - Relationships that Last - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Bill LangGoogle, Facebook, iPod… take a look at the fastest growing businesses and brands in the world today and you’ll notice one thing in common – their customers are so in love with their products they’ve become a free sales force. Just like a teenager experiencing love for the first time, these ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - Do you Know that you have a Leadership Style? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheDo you know that you have got a style of leadership in your own capacity? Yes, you have a leadership style and please stop doubting yourself about this. A leader is a person who is supposed to know what is going around, she is well-grounded. In fact, as far as her duties are concerned, she is ...
Views: 1349(3 votes) - So You Want To Be A Leader? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Maimah KarmoOk, so you want to be an effective leader. You're working hard, and focused on accomplishing THAT goal. You're focused on your dream of carving a path for yourself in the world. Many of you have had a taste of working the nine to five, and you know is just not for you. You don't want to report ...
Views: 1349 - An Executive Coach - Your ROI - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Jennifer BroadleyWhat's the Return On Investment of working with an Executive Coach? This is such a juicy question. Ten years and over 1000 clients ago, as I tentatively opened my doors to my first incarnation of being an executive coach. I had very little understanding of the value I was bringing to my market. ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Lead from Where You Are - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Nicole Kirksey, MPH, MSW“…in God's employee ranking, the person at the desk matters far more than where the desk sits—in the high calling of our daily work.” – Howard Butt, Jr., Laity Lodge These leadership scenarios are not unusual, particularly in the not-for-profit and human services arena: • Susan has been ...
Views: 1348(4 votes) - Lowering Organizational Boundaries to Improve Communication and Collaboration - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Richard MagidSummary A regional professional services firm was struggling with some of the less positive aspects of rapid business growth. The desire to maintain a “small family firm culture vs. a territorial corporate culture, generational obstacles,, and high turnover were combining to chip away at the ...
Views: 1348 - ***Cultivating Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOver the last two decades I have consulted to, provided workshops for, and delivered keynote presentations on leadership to a variety of restaurant chains and individual restaurant managers. I continue to be surprised by the general confusion between management and leadership. Managers push, ...
Views: 1347(38 votes) - Communication Is The Key - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from David Oswald www.theoutsourceking.comWhen someone asks me what I do for a living, I simply say that I am a communicator. I communicate through a variety of different means including the telephone with homeowners, through face to face conversations with students in my mentorship program, through conversations in a group setting at ...
Views: 1347 - Inclusive Culture Requires Courage, Curiosity and Collaboration - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Pat Heydlauff“The best places to work are those that foster an inclusive culture – one where differences are celebrated and our people can be themselves and feel at home.” This was recently tweeted by Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, which comprises more than 400 companies. Branson ...
Views: 1347 - Gain the Ultimate Competitive Edge: Create a Business Soul - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffWalt Disney knew exactly what soul was in his organization. It was the feeling of happiness and the joy of the Disney magic whether created in movies, theme parks, customer service or products. Those feelings were at the core existence or soul of the organization. Everything Disney does is ...
Views: 1346 - Leadership Accountability Needs Transformation - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffWhile most leaders are measured on the basis of business results, organizations must begin holding leaders accountable for building a strong and enduring culture, listening to feedback, and engaging and retaining their teams, according to a new study just released Global Human Capital Trends ...
Views: 1346 - The Clonakilla Success Secret - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Zoe RouthI had the privilege of having dinner with Tim Kirk, owner of Clonakilla wines. For those who have tasted it, you know that there is something incredibly magic about his wine. My first sip was like drinking silk. It's no wonder that his wines are such a massive success. Who would believe it - ...
Views: 1346 - 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) - Passionate Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre you passionate about what you are doing? You know leadership starts with leading yourself. If you are an independent contractor or work in a larger organization with a team, you need to lead yourself first, and that includes inspiring yourself to achieve exceptional things. How may times ...
Views: 1344 - Productive Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Edward KnabI have pointed out for many years that the public companies emphasis on short tem quarterly returns would eventually cause growth gaps, because the short term focus does not allow organizations to invest in long term product innovation. There are examples of some companies that have done an ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - How to Develop Self-Management in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2018 from M RafiqSelf-management skills are critical in enabling you to achieve goals at the workplace. They enable you to contribute towards a healthy working environment and remain focused on your tasks. With self-management skills, you can be able to manage the stress that comes with work and instead enjoy ...
Views: 1343 - Leadership Styles - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Kevin KellySo what is your leadership style? Are you Authoritarian, Democratic, Servant, Thoughtful All of the above styles have their merits, some many demerits. But are we looking in the wrong place in the context of embracing a style that will enhance our relationship with all the major stakeholders in ...
Views: 1343 - ***Growing the Leader in Us - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"For what we've discovered, and rediscovered, is that leadership isn't the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It's a process ordinary people use when they're bringing forth the best from themselves and others. Liberate the leader in everyone, and extraordinary things happen." — ...
Views: 1342(25 votes) - Leadership Must Balance Dynamic And Static Growth - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Rick CarterLeadership needs the balance between the static of what works vs. dynamic creative growth. This is not a division between conservative or low-risk-takers compared to risk-takers or recklessness. It is the decision between choosing what must be kept in place - the static - and what must be ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Spinning Negative Into Gold - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Catherine FranzAndrew Carneige once told Napoleon Hill, “I am no longer cursed by poverty because I took possession of my own mind, and that mind has yielded me every material thing I want, and much more than I need. But this power of mind is a universal one, available to the humblest person as it is to the ...
Views: 1342 - 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: 1341 - Are You a Passionate Leader - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Julie JohnsonHere’s a quick and easy quiz, based on my own experiences of leading – myself, my family, team members and others, as well as working with hundreds of other business leaders and managers over recent years. Leadership is particularly appropriate in the current climate, when so many people are ...
Views: 1341 - SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES ... - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONSuccess Leaves Clues ~ Learn From Others Before You By Jodi Nicholson In 1954 Roger Bannister was the first person to break the four- minute mile. The next year over a dozen other people also did it. Something that hadn’t been done before in history is now common practice. Why? Because ...
Views: 1341(3 votes) - Leadership and Keeping Your Customers - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Ray MillerJeff was desperately trying to fix it this time. He knew the risks were incredibly high. If he didn’t handle this situation correctly it would mean the loss of one of his most valuable clients. He knew that he had to resolve this issue once and for all. The problem had happened before and this ...
Views: 1340(3 votes) - Level 1 Leadership: Sustainable Leadership - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Janice BastaniThe question is not can one sustain leadership, but rather can someone be a leader and maintain a low negative resonance in the workplace and expect compliance and growth in a business where they are in a position of authority? What do you think? Over the next few paragraphs we will explore this ...
Views: 1340 - Leadership Lessons from Lebron and the Cavs Owner - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Ellie YamaneLebron James just made a big announcement to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat. There's nothing wrong with this decision itself. However, based on what I've seen from Lebron and the Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, I think there's a lesson in both of their actions that we can ...
Views: 1339(3 votes) - Learning the Art of Facilitating Change through People - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Andrew HortonLeadership, like most business skills, is completely learn-able. The secret to become a great leader is to be patient and to allow yourself the time you need to gradually grow into the type of leader you need or want to be. All leaders who commit to grow daily, both personally and as a leader ...
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