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Views: 1230(2 votes) - Leadership Success - A Classification Of Leadership Traits - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzEver since the method of directed thought has taken root in the human thinking process, many have wondered upon a significant question, is leadership a skill that one is born with or can years of training and study instill the talents of a leader? The answer to this particular question is ...
Views: 676(2 votes) - Transformational Leadership In The 21st Century - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzTransformational Leadership - If we look back towards the beginning of this current century, the phrase that marked the ending of the previous era in our evolution was “Rapid-Change”, human beings have piled upon their stacks of knowledge in an exponential manner during the past five decades or ...
Views: 867(2 votes) - The Definition Of Leadership And How Can You Be A Great Leader - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzSome people think that leaders are inborn but there are the people who think that although some people have inherited leadership traits but it is also possible to learn leadership traits. Only desire and willpower is needed to transform you to a good leader. Continuous process of self study, ...
Views: 670(2 votes) - Can Training Leadership Be Beneficial To Everyone - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzIt is easy to explain what a good leader should be and what leadership qualities he should have in him but it is not that easy to practice them in a real life scenario. Every person cannot be a leader and every leader may not contain the traits he need to be a successful leader. So, if you ...
Views: 651(2 votes) - What Are Leadership Styles And How Can You Benefit From Them - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzLeadership is to organize a group of people to perform a task by directing and motivating them. Your leader could be formal or informal. He should just have the quality of leading the people and keeping them together. There is a great responsibility on his shoulder and he has to make sure that ...
Views: 578(2 votes) - The Key Characteristics Of A Leader - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzLeadership as they say is not an easy task but is one of the activities that can allow one make history for their names in the course of their lifetimes. Mostly, characteristics of a leader are qualities inherent from birth. In other words, they are born to do it. That is why most people usually ...
Views: 773(2 votes) - Is Charismatic Leadership The Guaranteed Pathway To Success - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzCharismatic leadership is a quality or a power to command something mainly a group of people to achieve the desired results of a common effort. It is a way to regulate someone in order to comply with the rules and procedures planned to make the vision achievable. It also ensures that there must ...
Views: 649(2 votes) - Quick Facts on Leadership Philosophy - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzLeadership style in every organization is very important. How you lead an organization will hugely determine how well your organization will perform. It may help increase or decrease your staff’s motivation. There are three major leadership philosophy and they include: Authoritative or ...
Views: 884(2 votes) - Leadership Helps - Few Facts On Training Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzLeadership helps and it’s vital for organizations to invest in training their leaders as this will decide the performance of their employees and of course this will impact on the success of the organization. Most people say that leadership cannot be trained as it comes naturally. Though this may ...
Views: 581(2 votes) - Key Benefits Of Leadership Games In Leadership Development Programs - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris D'CruzNo matter it is a company, a family, committee or a nation, they all require people having complete package of leadership skills which include leadership games. A leader is not a boss but a person who is committed to obtain mission and guides all other members to achieve common goal. A leader ...
Views: 623(2 votes) - 8 Ethics Questions Every Leader Should Ask Themselves - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Frank BucaroYour values, code of ethics, and the internalization of the same are the basis for your development of conscience. Ethics have to come from the inside out, not from the outside in. Aristotle states: “Neither by nature, then, nor contrary to nature do the virtues arise in us; rather we are ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - 3 Secrets to Reinventing Your Brand, Image, and Value - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sarah HathornEveryone fears change, but change is the one thing we can depend upon as inevitable and unavoidable. Professionals tend to be afraid of reinventing and repositioning themselves, but we have to remember that if we don’t evolve we risk become stagnant, outdated, and replaceable. Whether it’s a ...
Views: 1810(2 votes) - Take a Leadership Listening Tour - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Angie ThompsonJoan received an opportunity to lead a large organization in a new industry. Her background prepared her for many of the expectations of the new role, but she didn`t have industry specific knowledge and she didn`t know the company or the people. While she is hardly the first person to be in ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Six Ways to Avoid Being a Micro Manager - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Angie ThompsonThink about your perfect supervisor/manager/leader for a minute. Build a mental list of the attributes that perfect person would possess and think about the words you would use to describe that person. Done? I don`t know what is on your list, but I`d bet the farm on what isn`t. Micro ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - Using the Four Types of Feedback Effectively - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Angie ThompsonOne of the hardest things for leaders is giving effective feedback. It’s perhaps most challenging when you are new in your leadership or supervisory role. If you find yourself in that leadership situation, consider reading From Bud to Boss – Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Six Ways to Build on Recent Success - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Angie ThompsonYour team has just completed a major project, introduced a new product or closed a major deal. Tremendous effort and dedication was required and as a result success was achieved. Everyone is excited, and everyone is pleased. And, everyone is tired and might not know what comes next. This ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Great Leaders Master “Level 2 Leadership Communication” – Motivating the Team as a Team - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Skip WeismanLegendary stories abound about locker room oratory as 21st Century coaches channel Knute Rockne to rally the players before heading out on the field for the Championship game. Yet, if you ask many coaches and athletes what the pre-game speech is like prior to most big games you would learn ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Why you only have yourself to blame if your business is struggling - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Chantal CookeIt’s really easy – and highly tempting - to blame poor performance on other people or circumstances– but are you yourself the problem? Are you really fit to lead? For instance, do you ever find yourself repeating behaviours such as; recruiting the wrong people; having key people leave ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Nelson Mandela, 'Madiba', forgiveness, peace, social and political issues/problems Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 Blogs: ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - How To Be A Bad Leader - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Wayne KehlMy articles usually focus on how to be a good leader or a better leader. In fact, most leadership articles available on the internet or elsewhere focus on the positive elements of leading. Many leadership writers prefer to write about completely positive things and focus on what leaders should ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - The Business Ethics Test: What Would Your Employees Do? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Frank BucaroAs a police commissioner once said when he turned down the twentieth bribe offer he had received that day, “Ethics ain’t easy!” All of us are faced by those moments when doing what’s right is very different from doing what’s easy or what would be the most profitable. That’s one of the reasons ...
Views: 3146(1 vote) - That was a Decision, Really? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Margaret MeloniTom was not surprised when Jacob and Marilyn asked for a private meeting with him. He had a hunch that some of the team was displeased with him. He thought of Jacob and Marilyn as ‘unofficial’ team leaders. They seemed to be the two people who his team members looked to for professional ...
Views: 1180 - 6 Leadership Development Steps to Get You to the Next Level - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sarah HathornHere are six highly valuable steps to help you snag that next promotion, attain the next level of success, and be a more effective high performance leader. #1 Don’t just set goals; crystallize them with clarity Everyone with high potential has goals and dreams. But it is rare to find a ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - 12 Leadership Lessons from Dad to Help Me Play a Bigger Game - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sarah HathornMy dad attended seminary at Columbia University at a time when many of the great theologians of the 20th century emerged. Later on, as a minister in charge of his own large congregation, he was a rather prominent public figure in town and was continually under the spotlight. No matter where I ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - How To Be Successful Leader - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Amuro WesleyDo you get frustrated because things do not work out the way you want? Though you see people succeeding, their achievements have nothing to do with you. Because you are failing, your goals remain just goals. Whichever the case, it is not your fault. It is just that you are not given or being ...
Views: 992 - A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): “Inspiration”, peace, negotiation, peace negotiations, peace strategy, leadership, South Africa, inspirational writings. Web Site: ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - The Road to Global Peace - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Road to Global Peace Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Peace, Peace-making, Possibilities for Peace, Leadership, Inspiration, Empowerment, Upliftment, Spiritual, Spiritual Thoughts. Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter's blog (with ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - When the Pursuit of More Money Costs Too Much - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickMany years ago one of my mentors taught me this saying: “success is only sustainable when it’s good for you, good for the people around you, and good for the world.” That sounds good and everything…but what does it really mean? Do we mean people like Enron can’t just cover up their big oil ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - How Are You Leading Your People? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Pinkey StewartWhen it comes to leadership, I believe that developing people is one of a leader’s most important responsibilities. After all, leaders need people to share in the vision and to keep organizations moving forward. It is not enough to lead people to achieve the company’s bottom line, but leading ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - Great Leaders Master “The 3 Levels of High-Performance Leadership Communication” - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Skip WeismanNational Hockey League Hall of Famer Mark Messier is recognized as one of the greatest leaders in the history of professional team sports. This reputation is backed by the fact Messier is the only player to captain two separate teams to the Stanley Cup Championship. So, when Messier talks ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Finding Online Casino Slots - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Aaron JuikospannOnline casino slots are much played casino games that can be found online. The games are thought about among the ideal gambling activities which have been introduced to the network today. For those people who play typical slot games, online casino slots are best options with enhanced ...
Views: 1218 - Fraud, deceptions, and downright lies about Casino Slots exposed - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Aaron JuikospannWith the so many games offered by online casinos, it is important to know how the games are played and how to access the choices that are available. Once you have chosen the site where to play online casino, then you could start playing the game online. One of the most loved games in casino ...
Views: 1200 - Leadership Lessons Learned from My Father - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonNo matter how much individuals like their jobs, they’re entitled to be paid. Years ago the company my father was an executive with was purchased in a hostile takeover. The new owners were unable to deliver the paychecks on payday. Their response was, “They’ll just have to wait ‘til Monday.” “My ...
Views: 2548(2 votes) - 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: 3565(2 votes) - Encouraging and Making Progress - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonDo you have days when you feel like you’re getting nowhere or sense a project will never end? Worked on initiatives where you were only part of the solution and would never see the finished product? Wonder what happened to that suggestion that received such a positive reception and now seems to ...
Views: 1737(2 votes) - Time For A Leadership Ethics Check - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Frank BucaroNow may be the time, in the midst of an economic recovery, that companies stop to take a good hard look at their ethics initiatives. Many companies have started to notice that being ethical and acting ethical is a vital and integral component to business success, especially in this economic ...
Views: 1257(2 votes) - You Are Your Business and Your Business is You – What Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Chris RuisiYou are your business and your business is you. But, the real question is - Is that a good thing? Trust me; you need to know the answer to this question – now. Let’s look at some indicators that will help you answer the question. If you answer “yes” to at least two of these questions, then ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - Leadership – Let Me Give It To You As Straight As I Can - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Chris RuisiIf you’re like me, you recognize that becoming an effective leader demands hard work and commitment. It requires more than just reading but actual “doing” and learning from your experiences. Sometimes when we are in the “doing” mode we forget some of what we have read and then realize after the ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - No Trust = No Leader - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Chris RuisiFrom my own business experiences, I have learned that one of the most important tools a leader has at their disposal is trust. Without it, you’re not leading; you’re just going for a walk in the park. Think about it, if your team doesn’t trust you, why would they follow you or even listen to ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - Intelligent Goal Setting - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldNowadays we hear about the importance of goal setting to achieve our goals. However, goal setting needs to be intelligent goal setting. What I mean by intelligent goal setting is to make sure you do not become discouraged by your goal or goals. Too many people are overzealous with things ...
Views: 1268 - We Reward Terror - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ashok Grover"Kumar, Come here!" shouted the Executive Director, while taking a round of the Foundry along with the Unit Head. As Kumar presented himself before the Big Boss, all heads had already turned towards him as he started getting the dressing down from the ED. The Unit Head whispered to the ED "Sir, ...
Views: 925 - The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India (stop - enough there now) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1414 - Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual (stop - enough there now) Web Site: ...
Views: 1287 - Is It The Culture? Or Is It You? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergAfter more than 4000 private phone calls were illegally hacked by News of the World reporters (causing a scandal that shut down the high-circulation, highly profitable newspaper) journalist Carl Bernstein quoted an employee who said that media baron Rupert Murdoch "invented and established this ...
Views: 668 - Seven Elements of an Effective Team - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Len D'InnocenzoSuccessful team members don't do the same thing at the same time. They do the right thing at the right time. And while team members work together toward a common goal, individuals still must play their separate parts in the process. As organizations rely more on teams to innovate, problem solve, ...
Views: 1542 - Seven Steps to Win-Win Negotiations - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Len D'InnocenzoWe define a win/win negotiation, as an agreement that is equally beneficial to everyone. All parties come out of a negotiation with a workable agreement that benefits everyone involved. If your current negotiation strategies are not working for you, change your strategy. Think win/win and let ...
Views: 5958 - Five Keys to Sales Coaching Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Len D'InnocenzoMost sales managers are usually promoted into their positions because they were good individual performers. They were consistent sales performers in their work and they showed an interest in advancing their careers by earning their promotion into sales management. One of the most ...
Views: 1237 - Five Basic Principles for Effective Sales Management - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Len D'InnocenzoDo you want to avoid the cycle of management failure and create a success system that will keep you on top? It's not theory - it's based on our careers as sales executives and our work with many sales and customer service organizations over the past sixteen years. Principle # 1 - Managers Make ...
Views: 6269 - What's Your Client's Style? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Susan CullenWhen it comes to effective selling, one simple fact never changes: Selling is a relationship business. You already know all about your company’s products and services – and you’ve learned the fundamental aspects of the sales cycle. But have you ever asked yourself … What helps one ...
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