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Views: 1205 - Are You A Living Leader? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alexandria JoyAccording to ABS research around a quarter of all employed people go to work feeling unappreciated and considering leaving their employer. Why? Because they feel unappreciated or no longer valued and like they aren’t making a difference. Sobering facts huh. Even more concerning is the fact that ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - FACTORS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR BRANDING STRATEGY - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Linda NunoDeveloping a personal brand is very important for the success of your career and your development as a leader. However, nowadays it has lost most of its attention as people irresponsibly use Social Media for branding purposes as they believe that Social Media is the key to increase the relevancy ...
Views: 1204 - Is Your MindSET for Productivity with Greater Ease? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Valencia RayProductivity does not need to be hard. Hard work does not define success, nor real productivity. Success as we tend to define it does not often equal happiness, either. Perhaps if we stop implying that hard work and success are required before we can be happy, we can be happy as we work and ...
Views: 1204 - The Power of Your Words - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Alexandria JoyEver since childhood I have been an avid reader and been fascinated by words. From the creative delights of Land of the Faraway Tree to the complexity of The Hobbit I loved losing myself in a narrative. I also remember being delighted with a movie called The Glass Slipper which presented a ...
Views: 1204 - There Are 7 Billion People On The Planet, You Can Find Yours - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightIt is so easy to get trapped into thinking that you are not going to be able to find your people because you start to see the people around you as the only options that there are… You have been pushing and striving to build your business and as great as that is, you are starting to get a ...
Views: 1204 - What Makes a Winning Team - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Avis WardIndulge me? Voicemail answers most phones in Fortune 500 companies today and even some Small Businesses. There are still those companies around who actually use oxygen-breathing human beings to answer calls ringing into their business. The people answering the phones ringing into a multi-billon ...
Views: 1204 - What Makes a Leader? - by How come a leader becomes a leader? In this article, we are not interested in the historical process but in the answer to the twin questions: what qualifies one to be a leader and why do people elect someone specific to be a leader. The immediately evident response would be that the leader ...
Views: 1203 - Building A Firm Foundation For A Strategic Plan - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Scott Hunter“Scott, I would like to acknowledge you for the profound effect you have made on our Company and its leadership. The result of … your coaching … is a turned on, enthusiastic, joyous group committed to our new vision … We will double our business in five years as a result of your teaching’s on ...
Views: 1202(4 votes) - COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from William CottringerCOLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP By Bill Cottringer “A leader is a dealer in hope.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte. And so the opening question is when have we needed hope more than today, if it is just help to be more optimistic in seeing past the ornery information overload that is burying us all? ...
Views: 1202 - Latina Leadership Lessons: Magic of Science - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Aurelia FloresI don’t know about you, but I see magic everywhere! One definition of magic is, “Of, relating to, or invoking the supernatural.” Another is, “Possessing distinctive qualities that produce unaccountable or baffling effects.” When something is “super” natural, it means it seems more than ...
Views: 1202(4 votes) - Customer Service: Department vs. Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Michael FriesenWhat is customer service? This is really about caring for the customer much broader than simply another transaction. It is about looking beyond the moment of the sale. It is about cultivating loyalty among customers and employees. You and I have both been in establishments where it almost ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - Mitigate the Risk Called YOU - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Margaret MeloniSometimes your behaviors support you and sometimes they do not. The key is to identify the supporting behaviors or opportunities so that you can use them more and to identify the behaviors that are damaging or the threats so that you can learn to prevent them. When you pay close attention to ...
Views: 1201 - Differentiation-based Leadership: Three Questions That Every Leader Must Ask. - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Michel NerayThe more competition you face, the greater the need to highlight the differentiation -- the unique advantage of your product or service -- in order to succeed in the marketplace. Differentiation-based leadership places the onus of grasping, defining and communicating that differentiation on the ...
Views: 1200 - 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: 1200 - Goal Setting: Takes Time and Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldWe all know goals take time to become reality. The problem is we do not know how long they take to become reality. We know babies take 9 months to be born. After 9 months the baby is ready to be born. No one says we should wait another two or three months before the baby born. No, the baby ...
Views: 1200(2 votes) - Relationships And Self Knowledge In Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from Gerhard van RensburgThere are few things as sad as when a person discovers the importance of his relationships too late in life. Too late, because so many years were wasted on the wrong priorities, pursuing success in the workplace at all costs, being caught up in endless conflict, platonic relationships, jealousy, ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Translation, Not Transcription, is the Key to Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffChange occurs constantly and your business must learn to adapt. From the telegraph to the cell phone, the personal computer to the Internet, companies have access to newer and better tools to do business in the 21st century. However, many organizations find success, even moderate success, yet ...
Views: 1200(2 votes) - Conflict: Catalyst for Creativity and Innovation - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from lisa mcleodF. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” Mary Kay did it when she combined selling and nurturing to create a cosmetics empire. Apple does it when ...
Views: 1199(11 votes) - From the Floor up! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Charmaine HammondWhile watching a "sell this home" type TV show, I couldn't help but notice the similarities between renovating a home to sell it and developing effective sales skills in teams. In the television episode, a woman was selling her home to downsize because her children had all left for college and ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - How Poor Leaders Are Killing Us - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Alexandria Joy"Our jobs are killing us and the people who are responsible are our leaders." I recently heard Simon Sinek say this in a YouTube video and it really struck a chord. How did you feel when you read that? Harsh reality? Don't believe me? Or perhaps you have had an experience yourself or heard ...
Views: 1199 - The Power Of The Leader Within - The Keys To Martial Arts Life Mastery, Key#1 - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jeffrey Miller"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Remember that question from your younger days? Adults seem almost programmed to ask it, don't they? Maybe you remember asking that same question to your own or another's child recently. Remember? I do. And - do you remember any of your own answers ...
Views: 1199 - The Power of Welcome Home - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen McDarghWelcome home! These two small words carry potent possibilities for creating a connection that evokes loyalty and teamwork. Yet, one seldom thinks of "welcome home" in the context of work. In fact, it is only through recent incidents that I have become acutely aware of the power this gesture ...
Views: 1199(4 votes) - 6 Reasons Your Employees Can't be Engaged - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Susan CullenIt has never been more important to build an engaged workforce who is passionate about helping your organization succeed in today's changing and challenging business climate. But there may be hidden symptoms of disengagement that can cause employees to "turnoff", just when you need them the ...
Views: 1198 - Invest Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzWhen life is complete, what is the legacy you want to leave behind? One of policy, plans, procedures and rules? Or, do you want a to leave a legacy that represents your true self? If your answer is the latter, then read on. At home, work, or play - if you want to leave a legacy that is of true ...
Views: 1198(5 votes) - The Cracked Pot - by A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on the end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots was perfectly made and never leaked. The other pot had a crack in it and by the time the water bearer reached his master's house it had leaked much of its water and was ...
Views: 1198(6 votes) - Collaborative Leadership: A Process for Success in a Turbulent World - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from James MurphyDo you know how to provide collaborative leadership in a disciplined fashion? And how does one define disciplined collaboration? The current business and leadership literature touts the importance of collaborating in our turbulent world. Large and small businesses and teams struggle to wrap ...
Views: 1197 - Preparing a Business Plan - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Gregory CoveyPreparing a business plan is more about ensuring your idea is solid than trying to obtain financial support! If you place the emphasis on only obtaining the financing you will most likely be setting yourself up for failure! Any half intelligent individual would not start out on a trip across ...
Views: 1197 - 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 ...
Views: 1197 - Do you have a Leaders IQ - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from cedric riceWhen I talk about a leader’s IQ I am not talking about the above average intelligence of the honor student. It is one thing to be an honor student but quite another to be an intelligent leader. Leadership sense is a combination of common sense, knowledge, and wisdom. Common sense is the ...
Views: 1196(5 votes) - 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: 1196(1 vote) - The Art and Skill of Decision Making - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Julia Hill-NicholsIt was late one afternoon and I was on a conference call with an executive who had recently left his company. He was a good leader – competent, hardworking, with a solid track record. We were in the midst of completing a cultural analysis to determine the type of company culture for which he ...
Views: 1196(3 votes) - Harness And Create Motivational Forces - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaTo evolve to a New Best Level™, try an Open Communications structure. You and I, the people we interact with, and all things stimulate unique motivational forces (a feeling) in our being. In some cases, the motivational forces are stronger. However, before motivation come five other steps (1) ...
Views: 1195 - Step 5 to Your Success - Grow from The IMAGE Success System - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Monica Molstad BareshPart 5 of 7 of The IMAGE Success System (Imagine, Manage, Act, Grow, Enjoy!) by Monica of ImageThat! As you have Imagined, Managed, and taken Action, you should be learning something along the way! In the first steps of The IMAGE Success System, I recommended that you start a journal to ...
Views: 1195(2 votes) - Don't Quit Too Soon! - by Some years back, Newsweek magazine ran a full-page ad that I thought was very good. The headline of the ad read, "Before You Quit, Read This," and the body of the ad went on to report:
"The first strategy of many who are faced with a problem is to quit. But a man who suffered such severe burns ...
Views: 1194 - Take Control of your Project with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Mark ReedLast month we began discussing the tasks associated with "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" Phase One - Concept and Feasibility: • Project Customer Definition • Functional Team Review • Kick-off Meeting • Communication Plan • Objective Definition This month we will begin ...
Views: 1194(5 votes) - Book Review: The Big Book of Humorous Training Games - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Leadership. Leadership Skills are the tools and traits acquired to facilitate guiding or a directing a group, most commonly toward a shared goal. Todd McDonald is the Official Guide to Leadership. The Big Book of Humorous Training ...
Views: 1193 - The Leader As Gardener - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Gerhard van RensburgThe art of the good gardener lies in his ability to learn and appreciate natural growth processes. The shift in our understanding of organizations since the days when engineers analyzed organizations as they analyzed machines for their efficiency is to understand that organizations are ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Being the Boss - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Carrie StackBeing the Boss, Being the Best Three Tips for Success! Carrie Stack, M.Ed. Founder, Say Yes Institute Trainer/Coach Everyone wants to be an amazing boss, yet so few are. Why is that? You can ask group after group about a boss that had the “It” factor and they can easily identify what ...
Views: 1192 - Customer Satisfaction is a Reflection of Employee Satisfaction - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"We found that there was a cause-and-effect relationship between the two; that it was impossible to maintain a loyal customer base without a base of loyal employees; and that the best employees prefer to work for companies that deliver the kind of superior value that builds customer loyalty... ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Leaders Fight for Their Creative Vision - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Vernon MyersI recently watched the movie, “Saving Mr. Banks,” a Walt Disney film that shows the process that Walt and Mrs. P.L. Travers used in creating the movie “Mary Poppins.” The thing that stood out to me the most is that the creative process is messy, yet, it’s full of joy and happiness. The ...
Views: 1192 - EVERY SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION HAS A PLAN - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Fred HaleyLast week we talked about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made yours? I proposed three distinctive goals for 2012: 1. Start a Writer’s Journal: 2. Be a Member Guide: 3. Compete in a Contest: Of course, now you are wondering – HOW? What do you need to do to next? Excellent ...
Views: 1191 - Multi-person Communication - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2017 from Yvette BethelCommunication can be a two-person sport. You meet someone, get to know her, then take the steps you need to keep the relationship alive and warm. With other introductions, you are delinquent allowing the would-be relationship to die a natural, disconnected death. The same is true in teams, when ...
Views: 1191 - A Leader or a Follower? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Kieran RevellEvery individual holds within, an incredibly powerful recipe for leadership. With passion, focus, determination and a belief in the power of the self, the awesome giant will be freed How great would it be if the world was brimming with positive and powerful leaders! What if many of the ...
Views: 1190 - Change - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2005 from Kim OlverOne thing in life is certain---change. Things never stay the same. If you are hoping for the status quo, then I’m afraid you will be disappointed. Just think back to how things were five years ago and you will realize that there is so very much that’s already different in a very short time. I’m ...
Views: 1190 - Executive Leadership – It’s Different Now … - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Jennifer BroadleyWhen I took my first job in the corporate publishing industry over twenty years ago the culture was very different to what I know from the various corporates I deliver executive leadership coaching to now. In the 90s there was still a sense of having to do your time. You most likely had to have ...
Views: 1190 - From the World's Highest Mountains-Lessons for Leaders - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Eileen McDarghOne of Carl Jung's favorite words was "synchronicity", that unexplainable convergence of unplanned events which offer insights and opportunities. When I agreed to join a trekking expedition through two remote provinces of the Indian Himalayas, I had no way of knowing that this adventure would ...
Views: 1190 - Pro-Active Ways to not Ruin Your Own Life - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Tracey FieberIt’s been said that people have the ability to make or break their own lives. Decisions, whether planned or impulsive, have a way of creating a person’s destiny. Some people fail to recognize the universal truth that a life is precious and must be handled with care at all times to prevent making ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Toss Out the Handcuffs; "Cool" Is The New Recruiting Tool - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Joanne SujanskyRETAINING GEN Y WORKERS IS CHALLENGING The first of 80 million young people born between 1981 and 2001 are beginning to enter the workplace, and boy are they shaking things up! They’re multi-taskers, technologically savvy and they bring a different attitude with them. But, as challenging ...
Views: 1190 - Understanding The Power of Influence - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Hasheem FrancisThere is a theory that essentially states that being in a positive or negative environment could have a powerful influence on you. In easy terms, by just being in its presence, essentially changes your nature. When we come into contact with other individuals, we need to have the wisdom and ...
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