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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- Your Magic Wand at Work - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Darcy EikenbergIf you had a magic wand, what would you do to make your challenges at work go poof!? I recently asked members of my Community that question, and was surprised to see that their answers fell into three distinct categories: the personal, the powerful, and the possible. The Personal For many, ...
Views: 778(4 votes) - Leadership Lessons - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Wendy WoodsLeadership Lessons from BP & Tony Hayward Many lessons can be learned from the BP crisis as it continues to unfold and do considerable damage to the environment. It is an excellent example of how crises demand extraordinary leadership not required in times of stability. Leaders in crisis must ...
Views: 1276(5 votes) - The Energy of the Wolf You Feed - Part 2: The being, the doing, and the gift. - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Anese CavanaughThe "energy, being & mindset" of feeding the wolf The people in the first group, feeding the good gracious wolf, lean into the mindset of looking forward, learning, and being grateful for the education and "gifts" of the experience. They're generally being open, curious, humble, and even ...
Views: 746(5 votes) - Why You Need to Ask for Feedback from Others - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Meredith BellIf you're a manager and you don't ask for feedback on a regular basis, you're probably doing some things that cause problems for your team members. That's because we all have blind spots about our behavior. Leaders are especially vulnerable because their direct reports are often reluctant to ...
Views: 914(5 votes) - 5 Surprising ways to Improve any Relationship for the next 12 months! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Lea DevDo you find that your relationship with certain folks is in a holding pattern or has subtly degraded, and no matter what you do, interactions keep heading toward the Vortex of Nebula? Look at this list and see if any of these describe the sort of change or changes you've sensed within the last ...
Views: 1371(3 votes) - Do You Ever Feel Inadequate? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonWhether you are a small business owner generating a modest half a million dollars a year or the President of a $50 Million company or the CEO of a $500 Million company you probably at one time or another throughout the year have suffered from feeling inadequate. No matter what level of ...
Views: 1459(3 votes) - Everyday Leadership: It's an Inside Job - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Marshall BrownLeadership As a Way of Life Too often, we believe that leadership is the domain of those with recognized authority, and the title to go with it: CEOs, presidents, conductors, mayors. "In a world that is changing as rapidly as this one, we need to think differently about leadership," said ...
Views: 1796(3 votes) - Leadership 5: Theory X, Theory Y - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian Glickman"Know thyself" - Plato According to an American Society for Training and Development study, job knowledge is the only thing that ranks higher than communication in determining good leadership. One of the most important ways a leader communicates to his or her group is by example and ...
Views: 7473(3 votes) - Re-imagining Leadership for the 21st Century: Toward an Ecology of Values - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Ken OtterToday’s complex, dynamic, and global world presents both challenges and opportunities. We are required to understand and practice leadership in new ways. We are called to expand the paradigm of leadership to encompass and integrate knowledge and experience from many fields and traditions. If ...
Views: 851(3 votes) - The 6 Actions That Will Make You Succeed in Tough Times (blog post 9/7/10) - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from John HerseySuccess nowadays requires that you take positive steps every single day to make your dreams a reality, and in this regard, contagious leaders are the experts. Here are the 6 actions that will make you succeed in tough times, following the example of the best contagious leaders: 1. Love the ...
Views: 938(6 votes) - Becoming a Leader With Leadership Quotes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Davoraldo MiI like the definition of leadership by Reverend Michael D. Noonan at Wikipedia. It says that leadership is "ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen." In my opinion, this is the essence of the concept of leadership. Think about it. Leaders ...
Views: 606(4 votes) - Leaders Can't Be Trained - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Michael BeckDespite the hundreds of books, programs and websites devoted to leadership, the truth is that leaders can't be trained. Leaders need to be developed. Hopefully this doesn't seem like a simple matter of semantics, because it isn't. Let me illustrate this distinction. Leadership is more ...
Views: 1440(4 votes) - Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Carolyn SavoyLeadership Those workers want to know how much you care, before they care how much you know. – Manufacturer in Iowa Leader Expectancy I had a player a few years ago that told me that she had studied about me in her organizational behaviour class one day. I asked her to explain. She ...
Views: 1233(4 votes) - Let's-Talk-Leadership-Help Your Employees Do More in Less Time - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Karla BrandauBecause of thunder storms in Atlanta, the flight from Dallas to Atlanta had been delayed twice. On the third attempt, we were boarding and I felt hopeful of actually getting off the ground. My hopes faded fast when the tired-looking flight attendant came down the aisle quietly announcing that if ...
Views: 1114(4 votes) - TURNING POINT TIPS TO LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsA CALL TO LEADERSHIP In order for a turning point to take place, one must change direction at some point in time. My initial turning point began in the summer of 1989. The Lord had been dealing heavily with my spirit concerning my place in ministry. Like Jonah, I had not been going in the ...
Views: 1394(4 votes) - What Are the Consequences of Your Actions? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWe all know that whether it is in our business or in our personal lives, there are often consequences (intended and unintended) for our actions. Admittedly, sometimes we get lucky and the potential consequences never happen, but, more often, they do catch up with us. Your willingness to accept ...
Views: 1930(4 votes) - Searching for Future Leaders in your Organization? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinAre you searching for future leaders in your organization? Before advertising a new position, look within the office walls first. With attention to mentoring and leadership development, any organization will benefit from leaders that have the knowledge required and the best interests of the ...
Views: 1494(5 votes) - Mentoring is the Answer to Diversity Initiatives in your Organization - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinNever before in the history of mankind has the world been more mobile. People are constantly moving, in search of better opportunities. International relocations, for improved employment opportunities are also more common. As a result, the workplace is becoming more diverse every day; and, it’s ...
Views: 1249(5 votes) - Creating a Championship Firm - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Scott HunterAs I have sweated past play-off series’ involving my favorite hockey team, the Anaheim Ducks,and my favorite basketball team, the LA Lakers, I am once again reminded of my simplified definition of a successful enterprise: A group of enthusiastic, positive, motivated, happy people, working ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Using Book Clubs as a Strategic Learning Tool - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Angie ThompsonIt might surprise you to learn that Oprah didn’t create the concept of the book club. While she popularized it for many, most experts feel book clubs have been around since the early 1700’s. At the start they were more often reading clubs – books were scarce and not everyone could read, so ...
Views: 684(1 vote) - What Happens in Vegas . . . Are Lessons for Leaders - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Angie ThompsonI’ve spent the last several days in Las Vegas. I am typically there 3-5 times per year on business. On this trip, several things happened in the first couple days that are lessons for us as people and leaders. So let me share each of these moments with you – and what we can all learn from them. ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - 5 Principles of How to Lead No Matter What Your Level - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Christine RubleAs the economy took a downslide, I have seen a lots of friends come to me asking how they can get a job for the company I work at. They didn’t want to take just any job and start at the bottom. My question back to them is why not? The answer I got in return was generally they had an MBA and ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - 5 Ingredients That Turn Training Into Learning - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Anne WarfieldAs a leader you are constantly training your team whether you realize it or not. The problem I think we often run in to is that people think they have “arrived” and that they no longer are learning. The truth is that your brain is continually forming new paths and new ways of thinking IF you ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - 5 simple ways to permanent prosperity - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Haingo Heriniaina RajaonarisonSome people believe that it takes luck to get out of poverty and live a prosperous life. Actually, there are millions of poor individuals and families all around the world. But why is there poverty in some rich and developed countries? Simply because wealth is not acquired automatically. There ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - 5 Vital Traits a Good Leader Must Possess - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Michael LeeThere might be a lot of leaders in your area, but there are only a few who know exactly what makes a good leader. As a leader, you’re expected to bring you and your team to success. As a leader, your team looks up to you for guidance and support. Wanting to know what makes a good leader is ...
Views: 2255(2 votes) - 6 Essential Leadership Traits - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Chris D'CruzThough some aspects of good leadership such as confidence and problem solving skills may be taught in leadership courses, there are some things that simply must come about naturally to have the desired effect. The benefits of the most important leadership traits are obvious, though the actual ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Acknowledgement: A Leadership Tool That’s Easy to Learn and Hard to Beat - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Alan RobyIt’s often said that people don’t leave organizations; they leave bosses. That has lead me to wonder why. We all know of horror stories involving verbal abuse and even harassment from a boss. That kind of behavior tends to get noticed, talked about and sometimes litigated over. But what I ...
Views: 668(1 vote) - Adolph Hitler’s Mein Kampf : A Concise Review of the Epic Biography - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Amy DyslexMein Kampf: The Infamous Biographical Book Meaning of Mein Kampf Mein Kampf means ‘my struggle’ in the German tongue and it was authored by the infamous leader of the Third German Reich, Adolf Hitler (1889-1945). Significance of Creation Rumored to be one of the most mysterious men in ...
Views: 1906(1 vote) - 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) - Are the 5 Classic Traits of Effective Leaders All There Is To It? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Lynda-Ross VegaOne of the classic schools of thought on the subject of leadership holds that leadership – whether in business, politics, or other areas of society – consists of a collection of traits. These traits can be cultivated by anyone who wishes to become a better leader. To show you just how long ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - ARE YOU SUPER-CRITICAL? TAKE THIS SHORT TEST - by There are many names for people who criticize to excess. Some are called nags, bossy, perfectionists, picky, and other terms of a more graphic and profane nature. Some people know they are critical and others never see it. This test will give you an objective way to test yourself. It is meant to ...
Views: 2419(1 vote) - Aspiring to Great Doctorate Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Sonu ParasharDoctorate Leadership programs are created to prepare doctors to cater the community in advanced approaches. The degree programs aim at expanding and broadening the opportunity of improvement services and doctoring in traditional training areas. Most of these doctorate courses are conducted ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Awakening Your Leadership Potential: Leading In Your Place of Talents (2) - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaIn part one of this series, I noted that “awakening your leadership potential” is all about deploying and leading in your area of talents. I also noted that if you discover your talents and deploy it, then you are a leader in that field. In this part two, we will be looking at what makes a ...
Views: 620(1 vote) - Being Versus Doing - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Andria CorsoAt the start of a New Year many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions or, what we want to “do” in the coming year. Being a goal-oriented person, I set annual goals every year, which I’m pretty good about accomplishing. Since it’s the start of the year, I’ve been thinking about what I ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Beyond "Near-Life Experiences" - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim ClemmerWe will all eventually die. The real tragedy is failing to fully live. Too many people are having "near-life experiences." • "How many people work for your company?" "Oh, about half." • "I think you're confusing me with someone who cares." • "The most dangerous place in this organization is ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Blame Management for Poor Service - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim ClemmerBuried in the publicity of a nasty airline strike was a vivid example of how misdirected management's service improvement efforts can become. To improve service, the airline ordered all attendants to attend three hour "Commitment to Courtesy" classes without pay. "They told us the reason we were ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Breaking Free - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from William DiedrichI have read that baby elephants in captivity are chained by one leg to a post. They try hard to free themselves but are unable. After awhile they give up. When they grow up, they believe they still can't free themselves, even though they have the strength to break free at any time. If the story ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Burden of Command - What it is to Lead a Cleaner Team - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Scadi SheppardLeading can be a heavy burden. It's much like you can expect it. And a lot worse sometimes. It really doesn't matter if you lead a team of geeks trying to construct a submarine model, a football team, or a cleaning team. Your duties remain the same. I have read a lot of leadership articles and ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Business Conviction - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Mark Bowser"Burn it down" "Excuse me sir?" said the young Lieutenant. "You heard me. Burn it down" "But General, if we burn the bridge then we will have no way to get back home." "Lieutenant, there is a way. We must win this war and capture the enemy's ships. Then, we will be able to go ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Business Keys To Success: Lead By Giving Others Energy - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Steve ScottMark Twain once said, If you want energy go out and give it to someone else. Over the years I have been fortunate to lead not only businesses but several volunteer organizations. The ones where we had the greatest success is where all of us were creating energy. Yet, many self-employed ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - Business leadership – getting easier - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Jennifer BroadleyIt`s a question I have been pondering for the past few years – is business leadership getting easier? I read articles and work in businesses that say change is occurring faster and markets are ever more complex, my experience however just doesn`t bear that out (and I appreciate it may be because ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - CEO Disease and Motley Fools - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Ronald BellCEO DISEASE & MOTLEY FOOLS Since this publication may be read by many CEOs – “Chief Energizing Officers”–, I’ve chosen the above title for the article. The truth is: we all suffer from CEO disease and need motley fools. Feedback from motley fools is the breakfast of champions. I will ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Characteristics of a Mentor - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinThe more that businesses start looking into mentoring and the advantages that it offers, the more that they are going to want to focus on the characteristics of a mentor. In order to develop a mentoring program, it’s important that you are bringing the right people on board to get the program ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Characteristics Of Good Leadership: How Effective Leaders Lead Their Team To Success - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Michael LeeOftentimes, we find it hard to identify the characteristics of good leadership. In one book, a leader is described as the take-charge person who leads his team. In another, you’re considered a leader if you empower your subordinates and rely on their own ability to make decisions for the team. ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Characteristics of Granite Floor Tiles - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIEveryone wants to have immaculate and elegant place, whether it is for home or for the office. People are paying keen attention in decorating their interior as well exterior and following the techniques from all over the world. Market is full of numerous varieties, when it has come to choosing ...
Views: 2807(1 vote) - Choose the Right Leadership Development Program and Hold the Helm - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Sonu ParasharAspiring to be a leader? Thousands of ordinary professional leadership courses are out there. Choose the right leadership development training program by considering not only the curriculum but the space for learning it offers. You can become a leader if you can enter the right community of high ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Collaborative Leadership: Are You a Mindful Leader? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Valencia RayMindful leadership is an idea whose time is here… now. Now is the present moment, and unless you can be self-aware enough to listen to what is present to you, here, now, you are not showing up as a mindful leader. Mindfulness takes practice, particularly in our hyperactive culture, which is full ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Common Team Challenges: Fear of Conflict - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Ellen PatnaudeI worked with a group recently that was extremely polite with one another. I'm not just talking about the normal courteous behavior. I'm talking about over-the-top, almost painful levels of politeness. There was absolutely no interrupting, no challenges to anything anyone would say, and polite ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Connecting The Creative and the Clinical: Emotional Intelligence For The Medical Community - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffIt’s an ordinary day on the dementia unit of a health care facility and one of the residents – we’ll call her Sarah – is trying to leave. The unit is secure and residents wear alarm-triggering ankle bracelets that alert staff if they pass through the door. Matilda, a nurse assistant, reaches out ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - Controlling Your Personal (Mental and Emotional) Energy - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Dr. Bob RauschSeven Rules for Increasing Mental Energy It’s all about what you tell yourself Your boss just declared that you made a huge mistake on an important project. What you say to yourself afterward makes a world of difference in your attitude, performance, and energy. Every thought you think and ...
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