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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- Managing Fear During The Global Crisis - How to Make Your Employee’s Feel Safe - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonBeing designated as part of the supply chain is both a great responsibility and an unforeseen burden on businesses. Being needed, sometimes critically, brings added pressure to provide the product or service your community needs, all while facing additional danger and health risks as a result. ...
Views: 1225 - Practice What You Preach! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Jessica Blalock, Ph.D.Within the past 10 years, there has been a surge of scandals that have come out in the media about practices of ministers, businessmen, politicians, etc. For example, in 2006, it was revealed that Ted Haggard, an evangelical preacher, paid a man to engage in sex with him for three years and ...
Views: 1225(4 votes) - Avoiding Workplace Bias - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2019 from Irene Gloria Addison“Bias at the Workplace - 11 ways to avoid it” By Irene Gloria Addison We are all humans and possibly one of the most human elements in our behavior is bias! And bias comes in so many flavors: it can be based on your tribal origin, where you went to school, where did you grow up, if ...
Views: 1224 - Communication Strategies, Systems, and Skills - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Before you say what you think, be sure you have." — Malcolm Forbes, past publisher of Forbes magazine Communication is both a symptom and a cause of organization performance problems. Over the years, we've heard hundreds of managers use communication as a vague catchall for every type of ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Enrich Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEvery once in a while, we hear a sports hero, celebrity, or person of prominence decry: “I am not a role model.” It is an interesting statement because role models, like heroes and mentors, often are not labels we give to ourselves—they are badges of honor given to us by people who find us ...
Views: 1224 - Body Intelligence The Number 1 Skill of a Modern Day Leader - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Alexandria JoyLeadership is all about communication. However most leaders when preparing for an important pitch, a crucial board meeting, an employee review or a supplier negotiation go about it all wrong. They prepare and plan, concentrating on the words they will say, the handouts they will use and the ...
Views: 1223 - Excite, Engage and Prepare Your New Employees - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Dave NealEven with today’s high unemployment rates, companies can’t take new employees for granted. It’s not enough to put good people into good jobs. We have to excite, engage, and prepare them or they might say goodbye ... wasting lots of time and money. A little investment in preboarding and ...
Views: 1223(5 votes) - How to overcome bad choices - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Debra SloverEveryone is guilty of making inappropriate choices at times, based on bad information, stubbornness, or unwillingness to use critical thinking skills. There are several processing functions that can keep people from making the best choices that can be made. Pretty much everyone has made a bad ...
Views: 1223 - The Introverted Leader - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI’m an introvert. And so are many other reasonably bright, well-rounded, effective individuals. So it’s not a bad thing. But I do believe that to be most effective, the introverted leader should examine what this personality style can mean in the context of leadership – and know how to leverage ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Being a Conscience-based (Ethical) Leader - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Kieran RevellWhen you find yourself in an environment which supports and nurtures your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, you know without doubt, you're in a fantastic place Are you a leader in your own life? Do you eagerly embrace the challenges or are you reluctant to accept responsibility? ...
Views: 1222 - 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) - Revisiting the Seven Habits - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Karen KleinwortIt’s been almost a decade since I read the infamous self-help book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey, but it’s such a helpful tool that it came as no real surprise when I recently felt compelled to re-read it. As I did so, I found myself wondering if I had addressed or ...
Views: 1219 - The Raw Truth - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Zoe RouthFor the last few weeks I've been reading various blogs where folks are baring it all - speaking the deep truth about who they are, and what they really think. Even if it upsets a few people. This kind of authenticity and courage is rare, attractive, and compelling. When someone stands in ...
Views: 1219(9 votes) - The Trust Code - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Yvette BethelWhen office politics prevail in a work environment, trust levels are usually low. This is because office politicians are perceived as willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want, and this can include deception, threats, attack and a myriad of other undesirable activities. Office ...
Views: 1219 - 5 Leadership Qualities To Look For - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2014 from Brian LewisIn today's culture of me, I hear everywhere that you need to position yourself as a leader. Well, as this may be very true and I promote this premise, there are varying viewpoints as to just what makes a up a leader. In this article I will illustrate the 5 leadership qualities that I notice in ...
Views: 1218 - Executive Leadership Coaching – Busting the Myths - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Jennifer BroadleyOver the last fortnight, in the process of building an ‘extension’ onto my present business activities, I’ve met an extraordinary range of diverse leaders – some corporate, some entrepreneurial, most a bit of both. Here’s what’s been interesting to me – they have each been successful in their ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - Stop Your Drama - Eleven Questions to Ask In 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Marlene ChismIt has been said, if you want a better result, ask a better question. What questions are you asking yourself in this New Year? If your questions are not getting you the results you desire, here are eleven questions you can ask yourself in 2011. 1. Who am I? You answer this question every ...
Views: 1218(4 votes) - The Secret Formula of Confident Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Skip WeismanIn today's challenging economy and the rise of a fickle and unstable workforce, leadership skills are more important than ever to combat the costs of high staff turnover. The new generation workforce have different values and expectations, and if their needs are not met, they walk. Many ...
Views: 1218(10 votes) - Warning! Values May Be Detrimental to Your Organization’s Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Pat LynchDo your employees complain of favoritism, or inconsistency in decision-making, or lack of fairness? If so, the problem – and the solution – may be your organization’s values. On its face, identifying values to guide workplace behaviors and decisions seems reasonable, productive, and highly ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - What is leadership? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Marcia BattenSome of the definitions of leadership that I’ve found: • The organisation of people to achieve a common goal • The action of leading a group of people or organisation • The process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - ***A Tale of Two Managers: Command versus Commitment - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Organizations should be built and managers should be functioning so people can be naturally empowered. If someone's doing their job...they should know their job better than anybody. They don't need to be 'empowered,' but encouraged and left alone to be able to do what they know best." — Henry ...
Views: 1217(6 votes) - ***The Path of Mastery – Article 3 - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Tom KingSome people really struggle with the task of defining their purpose and finding their vocational path. Not everyone has a sense of calling for one specific profession or has the clear sense of what they were born to do. Many times, these are people with multiple talents and interests who have ...
Views: 1217 - Customer Loyalty is a Relationship Business - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Susan CullenWhen it comes to maintaining loyal customers, one simple fact never changes: It's all about the relationship you have with them. They already know all about your company's products and services - and they've already become your customer. But in today's day and age, competition for that same ...
Views: 1217 - Discover Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Kieran RevellWhen your life is meaningful, fulfilling and purposeful you carry in your heart the passion to create something extraordinary for others and for yourself Wouldn’t the world be a great place if we all discovered happiness! What if we had the opportunity to find our purpose in life? Imagine ...
Views: 1217 - Recession Proof Your Business (Part 2) Leadership for Success - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Susan HindsLeadership for yourself and your business is extremely important in tough economic times. Leadership is about setting goals and then working towards those goals. It is also about accessing what is the most important task that you can complete in your business to get the best possible results. ...
Views: 1217 - How Much is Low Trust Costing Your Organization? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Debora McLaughlinHave you ever stopped to consider the economic value of trust when it comes to building your team or organization? If not, you probably have blind spots within your organization and pockets of hidden potential that are costing you a lot of time and money. How much time and money? Well, that’ the ...
Views: 1216(5 votes) - Reinvent Balance to Improve Employee Well-being - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the concept of work/life balance make you cringe? Do you envision the scales of justice meeting out the exact amount of minutes you should perform work duties, spend time on social media and engage in personal life activities? Is there is a solution? Nobody seems to get the fact that it ...
Views: 1216 - Five Ways to Visualize Successful Completion of Any Project - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Debra SloverMany people have heard of vision boards or other visualization techniques to assist with realizing a goal. Today we have wonderful technology at our fingertips to add to the mix. The old ways have merit too, so read on and see five expanded ways to visualize successful completion of any ...
Views: 1215 - Maximizing Your Brand in Turbulent Times - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Jessi LaCostaIt’s a common misconception that your brand is your logo, slogan, brochures and products. Your brand is much more than that. Your brand is only as strong as what others think, feel and perceive about every aspect of your company and your products. It is also about how you live up to your ...
Views: 1215(3 votes) - The Real Secret to Making Great Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerOne of the most important topics discussed in recent years in the field of neuroscience explores the mind-body relationship and the fact (yes, it is a fact) that much of our best “thinking” does not occur in the traditional rational left brain-centered approach. This more thorough scientific ...
Views: 1215 - ***Leaders Foster Individual Passion for Change and Improvement - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can fire forth its spark." — Henry Amiel Strong leaders are very good at aligning individual interests, strengths, and goals with the work that needs to be done. To ...
Views: 1214 - Top 7 Questions About Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Cynthia Zhai1. Can I change my voice? No. Your voice can't be changed, but it could be improved when you breathe properly and use your whole body instead of just your mouth and throat to speak. 2. Does a good voice mean a deeper voice? Absolutely not. To develop a good voice is not about going ...
Views: 1214 - Decision-Making is a Serious and Growing Problem - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2005 from Robert (Bob) CannonDecision-making is an age old problem. Eve took advice from a snake. Julius Ceasar took advice from a council of advisors even though they later stabbed him in the back. Kings, presidents and leaders of all types struggle with making good decisions. The 2004-2005 Teradata Report on Enterprise ...
Views: 1213 - Timeless Wisdom For Modern Leaders - Lead Through Building Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Per WinbladKing Solomon, universally acknowledged as one of the world's wisest leaders, applied leadership principles that are as relevant and powerful today as they were in biblical times. This article examines the importance of leading through building relationships. Lead Through Building ...
Views: 1213(7 votes) - The X Factor – Alignment - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Scott Hunter“It’s hard to celebrate individual accolades with the team and with people, with fans. It’s a lot better when you do it as a team, when you win things as a team, when you become champions as a team. Then everyone can feel some of the excitement that you feel.” Michael Jordan - June 16, ...
Views: 1212 - Being a Leader - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Neil RobertsHowever you look at it -- there is no substitute for life-experience. It goes without saying: we can't become great runners without doing a lot of running... Neither can we acquire strong character or matchless wisdom by simply attending college -- no matter how good our grades may be. We ...
Views: 1211(6 votes) - Leadership Beyond Gender - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Valencia RayLeadership development is another area of personal and professional growth that is, not surprisingly, undergoing change. What we historically attribute to leadership style is no longer working as we move further and further away from a one-size-fits-all workplace to a more collaborative culture ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Women In Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonQuestion raised during a recent success survey: Why are there fewer women than men in leadership and management positions? My perception is that this is changing, as women throughout the world are now better educated and make up a greater proportion of the working population than ever ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - ***Paradoxical Balancing Acts in Organization Improvement - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart go together." — John Ruskin, 19th century English critic, artist and social reformer Too often, we see the world in narrow binary, either/or terms. Odd or even, closed or open, introverted or extroverted, individual or group, ...
Views: 1210 - 3 Critical Elements for Improving Employee Performance - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Susan CullenOne of the most difficult conversations a manager must ever have with an employee is coaching them when a performance problem exists. Many managers put this discussion off altogether, or handle it ineffectively. As a result, the employee never gets the coaching needed, and performance does not ...
Views: 1209 - Do You Dare to go Down the Rabbit Hole? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Virginia WildI absolutely enjoy watching movies that are filled with hidden hints about making your dreams come true. Such phrases like… “The impossible is possible if you believe”, “You can achieve anything that you set your mind to”, “If you truly believe, it will happen” or “You always have a choice”. ...
Views: 1209(7 votes) - Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence - by Submitted on Apr 16, 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 Sites: ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Self-control Increases Leadership’s Accomplishments - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffSelf-control and focus go hand in hand. Focus is the answer to all accomplishment but only if you have mastered self-control. For leaders, the key to accomplishment and staying focused is self-control. They get dragged and pulled in so many directions that it is easy for them to lose focus ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Manager's Corner - So You Say You Coach Your Employees - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Liz Weber- "Oh yes. Our employees are our most valuable asset." - "Given the way things are these days, we work very hard to retain our employees." - "We've provided coaching and mentoring training to all of our management staff!" Well good for you. But why is it that your staff seems nervous and ...
Views: 1208 - The Pied-Piper of Employee Retention - by Businesses feel the increasing threat of the Pied Piper who, with just the sound of his flute can steal away valuable employee! What happens to a company when long-term employees quit? The loss of an integral part of any organization is disruptive at best, so what are the successful strategies ...
Views: 1208 - Your Core Essence & Your Value System - Your Key to Becoming An Extraordinary Leader - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Dr. Stephanie ParsonI believe the primary characteristic of a great leader is core essence. A leader must understand that there is a power greater than themselves and that their life purpose is more about others than themselves -- their CORE ESSENCE – the fundamental reason for being here. Your CORE ESSENCE is the ...
Views: 1208 - Your Greatest Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Renee CormierQuestion: What costs American businesses over 300 billion dollars annually? Answer: Disengaged employees. According to extensive studies conducted by Gallup Management Journal, only 29% of employees are engaged in their work. 54% are disengaged (mentally checked out) and 17% are actively ...
Views: 1208(4 votes) - Avoid Leadership Failure by Focusing on Your Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Terry WallJoe Paterno’s decision to coach the remaining games, a decision later nullified by his firing, was a leadership failure. By focusing on his purpose, he should have seen that coaching out the schedule was a terrible idea. Learn from his leadership failure that you should use your purpose ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Positive Leadership Paradigms - Lasting the Test of Time - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Maura SweeneyIs There a Full-Circle Paradigm Shift Going On? An old adage claims that life goes in circles and it frequently does. I spent a week full-circling a leadership paradigm that embraces and empowers rather than excludes and subdues. Entertaining, edifying and enriching, it is one circle ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - ***Soft Skills, Hard Results (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLeadership deals with the world of emotions and feelings. It is more of an art than a science. Like artists, leaders have the ability to share their vision of the world. Leaders influence our perceptions and help us look at situations in new ways. These skills – and the leadership principles ...
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