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More Job Interview Confidence Tips - by Doris HelgeLeadership Position with A Hyper-Critical Boss - by Doris HelgeBusiness Owner Blues Require Leadership Changes - by Doris Helge- What Your Employees Expect of You... - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Kerrie Mullins-GunstEmployee retention is one of the most pressing issues facing forward thinking leaders and managers. In their book “Values Shift” authors John Izzo and Pam Withers describe a whole new set of expectations people now have of their workplaces. As unemployment in Australia hits a 33 year low and ...
Views: 2185(1 vote) - What’s More Fearful Than Public Speaking? Having Influence - Women, Fear and Influence - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerWhat is the single thing that prevents a woman from using her influence? Being a control freak? Being manipulative? Or being a bitch? No. That’s not it. It’s the fear of being seen as a control freak. The Fear of being seen as manipulative. OR The fear of being seen as a ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - When Feedback Fails - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Zoe RouthThis is what happened: When I was at Outward Bound, "Jonas" was an off-the-wall instructor who had a good heart, bad habits, and (in my opinion) a skewed view of the world. He was caught smoking (a big no-no on a non-smoking property), he enjoyed a bit of pot - ok, a lot of pot, and the ...
Views: 1260(9 votes) - When is a Leader No longer a Leader? When He's a Greeder! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleA Leader leaves a legacy that benefits all? A Greeder...is all for self. So what is real leadership about? I recently read an article about a business owner (Leonard Abess) who sold his business and gave his present, and ex-staff, 60 million dollars, as a thank-you gift for being part of ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - When is the Best Time to Coach? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Angie ThompsonHave you ever heard the old quotation, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears”? It has a Zen-like quality to it, and inside those few words is the answer to the question posed in the title. The best time to coach is when the student is ready. At that moment of readiness, we are ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - When Nature Wants A Man - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick GettleWhen Nature Wants A Man By Angela Morgan Excerpt Article From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series" - Course #7 By Rick Gettle www.master-mind-aliance.com - www.successercising.com When Nature Wants To Drill A Man, And Thrill A Man, And Skill A ...
Views: 5792(3 votes) - 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: 1239(1 vote) - Who Am I? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanThe question that is the gateway to spiritual enlightenment Having been a coach for many years, in addition to having been involved in the training of at least 1400 coaches worldwide, I have come to the conclusion that one of the greatest skills that we, as coaches, possess and need to ...
Views: 1163(2 votes) - Who Says We're A Team? Where Leaders Go Wrong. - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsI noticed in the papers that one of our local football teams, Aston Villa, had taken their players on a " team bonding day " which resulted in several of them having to be pulled apart during a drunken brawl following a paint - balling session. I must admit it made me smile - I've seen so ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - 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) - Why a Sales Manager Must Evoke "The Law of Reciprocity" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ralph BurnsFor our purposes, the Law of Reciprocity states: If you do something nice for someone, human nature dictates that the recipient will feel compelled to do something nice for you in return. It is in essence: "you reap what you sow". This is an irrefutable law and one that you should teach your ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Why Create an Exit Vision? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Maria MarsalaMy clients think it’s strange, but they do it anyway and thank me latter. After they create a Business Vision Statement for the next year, they create an exit vision. Actually create 3 visions – a year, an exit and somewhere in between. And if you’re a mom create one for when your children ...
Views: 2976(8 votes) - Why Developing Leadership Skills is Important to the Success of Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from David & Lisa BoyleDue to the competitive nature of the world today, Developing Leadership Skills are crucial to the success of any business. True leadership cannot be appointed or assigned, Developing your Leadership Skills is the only way to get people to follow you. There is a common misconception that ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Why Discussion Seldom Produces the Results We Hope For - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Angie ThompsonWatch any marching band in any parade and if you are standing close enough you will feel, as well as hear the clanging of the cymbals and the beating of the drums. Watch any football game and on a particularly big hit, the replay will allow you to hear the noise of the impact between two ...
Views: 663(1 vote) - Why do you Lead, What are you Trying to Accomplish? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Andrew HortonIs the reason you are leading your team a worthwhile cause, do you have a clear vision of exactly what you are trying to accomplish and does your team know what that vision is? Is your vision worth the time and effort you devote towards achieving it every day? I hope these questions start ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - Why Leaders Can’t Avoid Learning - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Angie ThompsonYou can run, but you can’t hide. Actually, it is not (quite) true. There are leaders everywhere that are trying their best to hide every day, like ostriches burying their heads in the sand, when their team isn’t achieving what they could. Leaders who want to blame others, the economy or the ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - Why Leadership Activity Is Crucial For Success Achievement - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Chris D'CruzLeadership is not only a characteristic that it is innate to certain people. It can also be learned through taking part in leadership activities, of which anyone can engage in. The advantage of leadership activities is that they can be exposed to people of all ages from children to adults. It is ...
Views: 638(3 votes) - Why Leadership Programs Are Gaining The Momentum? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Sonu ParasharBehind every revolution, there is a single person. That Person is called the leader. For the business world, leadership qualities matter a lot. Knowing the functionalities of business operations from top to bottom is essential for aspiring leaders. In order to run a business, one has to hold ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Why Need to Leadership Development Training - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Juan BeachWhen it comes to business priorities, survival and success, the importance of leadership training cannot be underestimated. The managers, supervisors and entire personnel are the major determining factors that directly impact the company’s productivity and success. This is one of the basic ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - Why Sales Managers Need to Make Regular Deposits in "The Trust Account" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ralph BurnsIn your bank account, you have an ATM card that only you have the PIN number to access the account funds. Every week, you make regular deposits and withdrawals into your account. Base salary deposits go in regularly through automatic deposit, while bonuses and commission checks go in ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Why should we focus on positive organizational behavior? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Ray WilliamsThe concept of positive psychology is growing in the fields of psychology, management studies and organizational behavior. The focus of this trend is the movement away from the focus of psychology on "fixing" or "repairing" problems to building positive qualities and behaviors. In addition, a ...
Views: 2745(1 vote) - Why Smart Executives Make Dumb Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Rand GolletzWhen I help senior leaders with their strategy creation efforts, I’ll review past strategies and then the results, financial and otherwise, that those strategies produced. I’m frequently amazed when I see that smart, capable executives have developed and implemented strategies that should have ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Why We Need More Global Leading Ladies - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Alexandria JoyA recent blog post by Jamie McIntyre got me thinking… “If the world had 75% females and only 25% men civilisation would continue unabated and be an even safer place. However if the ratio was reversed to a point of 75% men and only 25% females, civilisation as we know it would be likely to come ...
Views: 1124(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: 1448(1 vote) - 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) - With Mojo Or Nojo, How Do You Show Up As A Leader? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Lynn ClarkeRecently I had the pleasure of having world renowned leadership consultant and best selling author, Marshall Goldsmith join forces with the circle of entrepreneurs I am associated with. He is a treasured gift who’s teachings should be shared amongst peers in collaboration to create a more ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Women at the Water Cooler - Tip #36 - Do you run from or toward? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Saara RoblesHow much does fear drive your actions at work? If you think about your current workload and the meetings you have had in the last month, how many are to set up to support or enroll others in an exciting risky, forward thinking strategy? How many are designed to cover your bum or make sure you ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Women at the Water Cooler Tip # 11 - When to be quiet - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Saara RoblesMost times when working with clients I am offering strategies for learning how to find their voice, expand their voice, get heard, speak up, and make themselves known. You see the direction. However, a great leader knows when to be quiet. When to stop, listen, inquire vs. tell or simply avoid ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Women or Men-Who Are More Effective Leaders? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from David NourIs there a probable gender bias in relationship building? It’s often said that women are better listeners than men. Are men who are comfortable with the Awareness Factor also more comfortable with their “feminine” side, such as intuition and emotional sensitivity? Are women effective in business ...
Views: 1190(2 votes) - Work with the Willing – Getting Your Employees to Say ‘Yes!’ - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Cy WakemanWhen did the inability to adapt to change become a protected disability? Why is it so difficult to roll out an idea, a decision, a direction, a company need and be met with a simple and strong “yes” from employees, teammates and colleagues? When did this become optional and subject to ...
Views: 2255(2 votes) - Work-Life Integration: Do Long Hours Equal Productivity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Valencia RayIt seems to me that many people are short on time and long on things to do. This certainly was an issue of mine also at one time. What I learned during those years was that time wasn’t the issue as much as was energy and focus. Lack of clarity and reflection time often drain the brain. When ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Workplace Motivation for Leaders - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Kerrie Mullins-GunstI recently heard a story about a certain manager who argued that his role had nothing to do with motivating people. Workplace motivation, he said, was the job of the Human Resources department! I know you won't be surprised to hear that I disagree. What's more, workplace motivation is one ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Worry – The Useless Emotion - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Scott HunterIt is alarming how much so many leaders have accepted worry as a natural consequence of running a business. We worry about our environment, our relationships, our finances, our firms, our governments, and our health. When we have a moment free of worry, we worry that we don’t have any worries ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - 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: 1121(2 votes) - You See What You Look For: 3 Strategies to See the Positive at Work in a Negative Economy - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Joey FaucetteYou are interested in buying a new vehicle. You go to the dealer’s lot and look at a white Honda Accord. You test-drive it. You really like it, but the salesperson won’t get the price right. As you turn out of the dealer’s lot and drive down the street, guess what you see? A white Honda ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - You Were Born to Win - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonI first read See You at the Top (Zig Ziglar`s classic first book) over Christmas one year during college. I had heard of Zig, and checked out the book from the library. I took pages of notes since I couldn`t write in the book. I still have the notes. Soon after, I started listening to Zig`s ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Your Success Depends on This Skill - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from Angie ThompsonMy hope is that this headline makes you wonder. Perhaps you are guessing what the skill is. Perhaps you are thinking I am pretty presumptuous to suggest I know the most important skill you need, after all, I don’t know you, your experience or what you do for a living. This skill is so ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Your Superpowers At Work - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Darcy EikenbergRemember when you were a kid, and you played superhero? You flung your red cape around your shoulders, and – wham-o! – you could use your powers to change the world. (Or maybe just the backyard.) And then you grew up, and tossed the cape in the closet. You zipped up your school clothes, ...
Views: 1090(7 votes) - Your Value System Will Set You Up For Success - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Mitch TublinIn the position of leadership, as in the person in charge of a company, do we discuss our personal value system? Is this of great importance to discuss? It is my belief that this is one of the critical foundational building blocks which has been missing for a number of years and is a ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - How Well Do You See from the Other Side? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Marsha EganWhy doesn’t everyone just get along???? We hear this all the time. Whether it is differing values or conflicts or misunderstandings, some people have a harder time than others just getting along. And even worse, when they aren’t getting along, they’re the ones who expect the other person to ...
Views: 1277(8 votes) - Attitude Problems That Kill Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehAttitude Problems That Kill Your Business And What You Can Do About It! Most of the time we don’t think about our own attitudes. We certainly don’t think they could kill off our business or our personal lives. But truly, everything we do comes from our attitudes. And our attitudes come ...
Views: 2067(7 votes) - Confucius and engaging staff in tough times - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Joanna TongIt is the time of the year to put the clock back in the UK. This reminds me there are things in life that we cannot simply put the clock back. In the business context, these include the decisions we made. Leaders and executives in the private and public sectors have to make tough decisions in ...
Views: 1695(7 votes) - Developing People ~ A Key to Eliciting Excellence - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Michael BeckThere is tremendous opportunity and satisfaction as a leader in developing others. By effectively developing the people around us, we elicit excellence in a number of impactful and far-reaching ways. Developing others is an important function of effective leadership. The first benefit, ...
Views: 1664(7 votes) - Are We Working Together? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dr. Robin Rushlo“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success…”-Henry Ford Anyone who has been in multilevel marketing for any length of time realizes quickly how important relationships are to your business. Not only are the relationships with your customers ...
Views: 1643(6 votes) - Benefits of Management Leadership Training - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Elle WoodAny business, team or organization would definitely benefit from good and effective leadership. This can mean the difference between achieving goals or missing them completely. The skills needed to be considered a good leader however, are not in-born. Yes, you can have natural charisma and ...
Views: 943(6 votes) - Eight Fundamentals of Lasting Business Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Len D'InnocenzoIn this day and age, everyone sells. From the receptionist who answers the telephone to the accounting clerk who deals with a client’s billing inquiry, everyone sells. It is vitally important for each person to understand a few of the important relationship skills used by top professionals. ...
Views: 3527(6 votes) - Leadership Resolutions - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Paul BurgessA new year, and in this case a new decade, often finds us looking back on our lives and thinking about what we’d like to be different in the future. I always get intensively reflective around this time, looking at past mistakes and bad habits, but quickly shifting my focus to the year ahead and ...
Views: 1509(6 votes) - The Blessing of Your Own Company - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaI do love good company! How about you? Isn’t amazing to share spontaneously who we are, what we love to do, to create or to talk about. To have a presence that sends a genuine message of truth and authenticity. It takes a lot of heart and love to take a stand and be consistent in our lives. ...
Views: 2357(6 votes) - The Fearless Leader vs. The Emotionally Intelligent Leader- What Do You Aspire To? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Sue KochTraditionally, the presumption of ‘fearless leader’ has been held in high regard. Someone who takes risks, who takes charge, and keeps full control and power in the face of adversity. What had not historically been considered was the impact yielding of such power and control had on the ...
Views: 2190(6 votes) - Are you a leader or a manager? Do you need followers or policies? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Chantal CookeAre you a leader or a manager? Many managers like to think they are leaders, but good management does not necessarily go hand in hand with good leadership. So what is the difference and which are you? Phil Birch is a business coach with over 20 years corporate experience. He is also ...
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