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Views: 1339 - When Managing People, What Is The Goal? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Ben SimontonHow we manage employees has some striking similarities to how we manage anything in business. And one striking difference! Managing anything is simply directing or controlling the use of that thing. Managing in a business environment would also entail making the most effective use of that ...
Views: 1339 - Boyan Slat: Cleaning up 300 million tons of ocean plastic - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge “Once there was the Stone Age, then the Bronze Age, and now we are in the middle of the Plastic Age,” said teenager Boyan Slat. “Ever year, we produce 300 million tons of plastic. Much of it reaches our oceans.” At 16 years of age, Boyan Slat scuba dived off Greece ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Effects-Based Thinking: Part II - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from James MurphyIn 'Effects-Based Thinking - Part I', the definition of effects-based thinking, or EBT, was established as an approach to strategic planning which contributes to long-lasting organizational impacts. Expanding on this concept, let's look at what the differences between strategic planning with EBT ...
Views: 1338(3 votes) - How Your Boss Ratings Impact Your People’s Productivity - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonRemember the movie The Devil Wears Prada? In case you don’t, it’s the one where Meryl Streep plays the single minded magazine editor. She lives for her power within the fashion industry. She can make or break an upcoming designer’s career as well as the ones of her subordinates. Self serving and ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Reclaiming My Feminine Power (a.k.a Inner Bitch) - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Devaa HaleyA question posed by my mentor has stayed with me over the past few years. “What will it take for you to fully step into your power NOW?” My initial reaction was that she didn’t know what she was talking about. I think of myself as an empowered woman. I’ve been well-educated, and I’ve had ...
Views: 1338(4 votes) - Roll Models | Leaving Your Signature - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Saritza ZambranaWant to be notable among the rest? You have what it takes! I hope you know that and I encourage you to believe it. We all know women that have that “thing” that we would love to have, right? Have you Been There? Well I have! And I can tell you that since I decided to give myself to the ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Who is the Inspirational Leader in Your Organization? Could it Be You? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonWho is the inspirational leader in your organization? A company needs just one focal person to bear the flag, as a Civil War flag bearer would ride in front of a cavalry unit, showing the way into battle with a symbol of pride. Employees long to work for organizations in which there is a purpose ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - *Book Review: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Kevin McManeminThis book review was provided by Joe Farcht, the Official Guide to Leadership Skills. Leadership Skills are the tools and traits acquired to facilitate guiding or a directing a group, most commonly toward a shared goal. Joe Farcht has identified The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow ...
Views: 1337 - Leading Through Emotional Times - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Marci RinkoffIn March of 2009, the unemployment rate rose by 694,000 to a total of 13.2 million people. We're at an average of 8.5% across the country. Clients of mine who are laying off people are wondering how to handle their own emotions as well as those around them. People who still have jobs wonder ...
Views: 1336 - The 4 Areas of Essential Sales Skills - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Todd CohenFor an organization to sustain continued growth and success, sales must occur at a continuous rate. If there is a sales culture within an organization, then it is more likely to find success over a long period of time. A company where every individual has the necessary skills to understand and ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Leadership Olympics…Can you bring home the Gold? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Karen PhillipsWith all the excitement of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games taking place, I was just wondering…if we held an Olympics for leaders, based on personal characteristics and traits, could you bring home the GOLD? I define a leader as anyone who is in the position to guide, oversee, direct, or ...
Views: 1335(7 votes) - The Corporate Shaman Way - Path to a Changed World Living with Soul, Solving our problems, Being a change agent… by Bill O’Mara PhD - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from William OMaraThe Corporate Shaman Way - Path to a Changed World Living with Soul, Solving our problems, Being a change agent… by Bill O’Mara PhD Every week I receive email from one group/individual or another frustrated by the state of the world…. The war, the environment, crime, poverty, addiction, ...
Views: 1335 - Application #1 to Creating Champions – Inspiring Excellence in the Workplace - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Betska K-BurrBe A Leader - The Power of Example This is the first application for Creating Champions, part of a series of blog articles with the overall theme of “When your staff succeeds, so do you.” I’ve searched the learned halls of the internet and the depths of my brain for a good, short ...
Views: 1334 - Five Survival Skills Every Manager Needs In Today's Economy - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Susan CullenLet's face it: Our current economy has put more pressure than ever on our managers. Not only do they need to do more with less, they have to keep everyone motivated and engaged at the same time. Managers can feel caught in the middle between what the organization needs, and what their ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Maximize Return on Investment (ROI) - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Raj GavurlaWhat are the metrics used by you to calculate return on investment (ROI)? Of course, the bottom line, profitability (money), is important. It gives us more options to invest our time wisely to work with others to be more productive and profitable. However, when making a deal you need to ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - Wisdom From Dysfunctional Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Alexandria JoyDuring my initial years as an employee a couple of my superiors drove me to my wit’s end. Sure they were nice and I would have to be fair and say they meant well however in my view they were completely incompetent as leaders and managers. To make it worse people on the outside used to comment to ...
Views: 1333(5 votes) - Hypnosis Mindset and Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Caitriona ReedPeople associate hypnosis with weight-loss, quitting smoking, and overcoming fears, phobias, and other addictive patterns. But Hypnosis is part of everyday life. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. You use it to make many of your decisions on a regular basis. Your attitudes and mindset, your ...
Views: 1332(3 votes) - Necessary Project Management Skills - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2019 from Project Management CompanionBeing a project manager can be a very challenging and rewarding job, actually it can be a number of challenging jobs all rolled into one. This is because there are many facets to the project, such as initiation, planning execution, controlling and the project closure. Even more difficult, at ...
Views: 1332 - 15 reasons to follow the minority - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Haingo Heriniaina RajaonarisonA lot of people are influenced by the decisions of the vast majority and they are victims of peer pressure. Everyone can choose to follow the minority and be happy by doing so. Now, I invite you to ponder about the following remarks. Please read carefully and reread if necessary. Thank you ...
Views: 1331 - Revolutionary Workplace- High Performance Leadership Framework & philosophy - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Tony DovalePhilosophy, Framework & System For Conscious & Exponential Results from Lifemasters.co.za If we’re to regain our Soul Purpose…to sustainably succeed in the new world of work, we must rethink how we are leading, learning, loving living and leaving a legacy. The Workplace REVOLUTION Is ...
Views: 1331 - Teamwork is All About "ME" - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzWhenever I teach a class or give a presentation on teamwork, I always give the old adage of "There's no 'I' or 'U' in the word TEAM." Just like clockwork, as if drawn by the laws of physics, someone will shout out, "Yah, but there is a 'ME'!" I then enthusiastically reply, "YES!" My astute ...
Views: 1331(7 votes) - When Leadership Veers Off Course - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Asa BeaversIn case you’re wondering, leaders make mistakes too. Leaders can veer off-course just like anyone, sometimes creating havoc in their wake. They’re human just like you and I, but the difference is, they chose to put themselves front and center. Whether leading a large company or institution, a ...
Views: 1331 - Are You the Boss?<br><small>A Perspective of Tao Leadership</small> - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Soon Teo"I'm the Boss!" Does the statement sound familiar to you? Is this what you would say to get your people to listen to you? If it is, I'm afraid this does not augur well for your leadership. It’s as if having to tell your children “I'm your father!” so that they would respect ...
Views: 1330 - Client Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Alvah ParkerWhen was the last time you asked a client for feedback about your services and how your office staff works as a team? You might turn up some useful information by doing a client feedback session when their work is complete. I recently had an experience with a hospital that is an example of how ...
Views: 1330 - Connecting in a Disconnected World - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from David W. EarleConnecting in a Disconnected World David W. Earle, LPC I am convinced that the core human requirement is the need to connect with others. The problems of strife, misunderstanding, and conflict are symptomatic of the lack of connection; the key to successful leadership is the strength of the ...
Views: 1330 - How to Create a Strong Leadership Succession Plan with Mentoring - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinSuccession planning is often the key to a company's long term success. With succession planning, business owners will find that they are able to work with the leaders in their company, to hire those prospects that will be a great fit for the company and who will be able to learn, grow and be a ...
Views: 1330 - Law of Attraction Secrets Revealed - Are you willing to learn to achieve your dream? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ken MastersDid you realize Leaders are often readers? All leaders are ferocious readers, they all have massive libraries. They are often partaking in the mastering process, finding out new abilities new ideas that can improve them keep expanding. They fully grasp a fundamental notion and that is “if you’re ...
Views: 1330(4 votes) - Now Is the Time for a Revaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Joe CarusoI have the opportunity to talk with dozens of company and organizational leaders every week. Lately I’ve been noticing a theme of denial that I haven’t seen the likes of before. People are tending to tout and rely on strengths that no longer serve them like they used to, while at the same time, ...
Views: 1330 - 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) - ***The Path of Mastery – Article 1 - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Tom KingMastery is a beautiful thing when you witness it or experience it. If you learn to recognize and appreciate it, mastery may appear from anywhere. Mastery goes beyond competence; it is the combined force of expertise, focus, and inner power that exceeds normal expectations. For sports fans, ...
Views: 1328 - DO DARE TO THINK BIG - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Dileep TiwariThought is the magnetic force. It attracts the opportunity in the form of conditions, circumstances, luck, resources and people to realize what one wants in life. Whatever you are in your present life is because of your thoughts and what you will become in future depends on where your thoughts ...
Views: 1328 - How I Coped with Anxiety on My First Corporate Trip as a Team Leader - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from Catherine PalmerWhen my boss told me that I’m going to be a team leader on the very first corporate trip, I felt excited. It was quite an honor and opportunity for me to show my skills. Honestly, this is how you show your superiors that you can lead your own project one day. However, as ...
Views: 1328 - The Leader's "Trump" Card - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2004 from Steve DavisI've been a big fan of the new TV show, "The Apprentice," appearing every Thursday night on NBC. This new show is co-produced by Mark Burnett, producer of the incredibly successful "Survivor" reality show, and billionaire real estate mogul, Donald Trump in Manhattan. Though I love the business ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - How To Be A Good Leader - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2017 from Elaine PittmonLeadership can be defined basically as the ability to influence other humans to achieve whatever purposes positively. Many people think leaders born being leaders while others consider leaders become leaders. Perhaps all are right however on the basis of leadership we may find a set of behaviors ...
Views: 1327 - How to Lead and Influence Change - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Anne WarfieldYou know for years we have held the majestic eagle as our sign of a good leader. It soars so high above everyone else, has a beautiful wingspan, eyes that can see it's prey from miles away and uncanny accuracy in getting it's food. Definitely a leader. Definitely something we should admire and ...
Views: 1327(9 votes) - Leading Is Like Playing the Guitar - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Skip WeismanEvery time I’ve picked up the guitar to play or practice I’ve first had to tune it. Then there is the varied humidity during the summer months, which makes the string tensions more varied than at other times of the year. If I don't tune it, it's off-key. Leading people is a lot like tuning a ...
Views: 1327 - Multiply Your Leadership Magnetism to Win over your internal customers - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Juliette RobertsonMarketers, do you love your job, love your business but there are some very challenging people who you must serve who take the shine off your day? Well the truth is that there will ALWAYS be those whose ego dominates their style or those who are totally indecisive. There will ALWAYS be ...
Views: 1327(4 votes) - Baton Leadership Lessons From LA Philharmonic Conductor Dudamel - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eileen McDarghImagine a crusty group of seasoned professionals standing, applauding and cheering a 28 year-old leader who has turned a same-old-same-old product into something fresh and exciting! This does NOT happen-particularly when the professionals are members of the Israel Philharmonic. But under the ...
Views: 1326 - Being “Open for Business” - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieI have great admiration for small business owners. I love their entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering attitude, perseverance and strength. I am lucky enough to work with them daily as their business coach. Through my role as coach, I am honored to witness courage in so many ways. The courage to ...
Views: 1326 - Energy Challenges - Steve Daines For Congress - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Steve DainesOur challenges regarding energy issues must be attacked wherever it makes sense to do so. The most glaring of these issues is our dependence on foreign oil. This dependence is a genuine threat to our economy, the national security of the US, and our way of life. We’ve seen what oil embargos can ...
Views: 1326(2 votes) - Advantages of Maco-Management - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard Highsmith“When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: 'Only stand out of my light.' Perhaps some day we shall know how to heighten creativity. Until then, one of the best things we can do for creative men and women is to stand ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Give the People What They Need - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2007 from Brian McClellanThe single most important factor in building and maintaining strong relationships is the frequency with which complements flow between the parties concerned. In fact, I have heard it said that one must complement someone five times more than he criticizes to build a strong relationship and keep ...
Views: 1325 - Personal Development Tips On How You Can Develop Your Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHello again, and today, I would like to give you some personal development tips on how you can develop your leadership skills. Do you feel that you lack the characteristics and traits to become a leader? Do not be discouraged, because those skills can be nurtured. Being a leader does not have to ...
Views: 1325(3 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Secrets to Stop Self-Sabotage: The Mindset Key to Higher Earnings and Career Success - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Sarah HathornAfter they hear my personal story of how I rose to a senior executive position with a Fortune 100 company in record time, many of my clients ask how if it’s also possible for them to step up their game and make a lot more money fast. The answer is yes, but it involves some critically ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - The Private and the General - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Ed RunciLong ago, I was given the opportunity to do a special project for a man whom I've admired ever since. He was the Commanding General of the organization to which I was assigned at the time. We were talking one day. Somehow the conversation got around to why he'd become an Army officer. He'd ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - What is Performance Management? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Beth MollenkampA strategic business plan provides the organization a sense of direction and a sense of purpose It answers the questions “Who are we?”, “What value are we creating for the stakeholders?” and “What does success look like?” Performance management is the process that ensures the implementation of ...
Views: 1324(8 votes) - 500 Words - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Maryanne Comaroto500 Words: “If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others… The first thing I would share would be to stop at nothing to know the truth. Particularly know the truth about who you are, ...
Views: 1323(3 votes) - Fast Track Your Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Anneesh ElizabethPRIORITISE Put First Things First. Understanding the importance of priorities and organising your schedule accordingly can radically and swiftly enhance your ability to produce more in less time. Many entrepreneurs are ambitious individuals who in their pursuit of conquering the world, fail ...
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