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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- Leading from the Inside Out - The Success Sequence - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Pinkey StewartHave you ever thought about what makes a leader successful? There are countless and varied stories of how people rose to prominence as leaders, but I believe they all had at least one thing in common – they lead from the inside out. True leaders have the ability to take vision and turn it ...
Views: 1201 - 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: 1082(1 vote) - The Authentic Leader - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Anastasia MontejanoAuthenticity is one of the greatest gifts you can bring as a conscious leader. By nature I tend to be the person who would rather listen and observe everything around me than be the center of attention. Work is play for me. My mind sees so many possibilities, that it’s hard to turn it off. ...
Views: 1268(3 votes) - Do You Have the Right Fit? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Colleen CrookAs a women steps into a leadership role, assumes more responsibility in a business, or is on the cusp of doing her own thing, she looks for role models on how to proceed. Often those models are from a masculine standpoint. Even when embracing this masculine energy, there is a not a ‘quite right ...
Views: 569 - 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: 1183(1 vote) - The Difference Between a Boss and a Leader - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Cindy HartmanA born leader. We hear that statement frequently, but what does it really mean? In the corporate world, is every boss a leader? And is every leader a boss? The short answer is “no” to both questions. Let’s look first at the definition (the noun) of the two words. According to ...
Views: 3587(1 vote) - Learning Leadership - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Sonu ParasharAn organization that does not groom its work force to meet the challenges of a dynamic work environment is bound to fail. It is very important to prepare today’s executives for future leadership. A 2nd line of defense of a fall back plan is required in every sphere of life. And organizations are ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Now Is the Time for a Revaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Joe CarusoI have the opportunity to talk with dozens of company and organizational leaders every week. Lately I’ve been noticing a theme of denial that I haven’t seen the likes of before. People are tending to tout and rely on strengths that no longer serve them like they used to, while at the same time, ...
Views: 1421 - Emotional Intelligence And Leadership: The Incredible Duo - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Michael LeeEmotional intelligence and leadership go hand in hand in many ways. If you want to become an effective leader, then you need to understand that emotional intelligence can help you in leaps and bounds. These days, becoming a leader is not just about being the best in your field. More ...
Views: 1915 - ***Can you Train your Brain for Leadership? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sylvia LafairDo you want to be an amazing human being; in all relationships, with everyone? Then take the tools of great debaters and get the whole picture. Get in the habit of seeing all sides of disputes, all sides of situations. Even if you are committed to one point of view, you can grab it back after ...
Views: 1556 - How can you keep your employees engaged, help them to develop their talents and keep them on board? - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Dragan SimicIf this is not a question you are asking yourself as a leader, as a consequence you may be missing great opportunities and your competition will be leaving you behind. If you are curious about this question you will be on the right track, and we are here to give you assistance. What if you ...
Views: 823 - Is There a Shift toward Performance Oriented Leadership and Away from Ego-Centric CEOs? - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from David NourIn addition to such victims of “industry dissonance” as the late Enron founder Kenneth Lay and CEO Jeffrey Skilling, there seems to be a movement, possibly due to the dramatic economic shifts occurring at the start of the century, in which the status-loving, jet-setting, deal-making celebrities ...
Views: 980 - Leadership in a Minute – Just “One” Thing - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Anese CavanaughPeople often ask me what the secret "short cut" to personal and leadership success is. What is ONE thing they could DO to start moving in the right direction? If they were to do just one thing, what would I tell them? Forced to pick ONE, I would say it’s about their "being"; how they "show ...
Views: 659 - Does Your Manager Have Leadership Skills? How Do You Know? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Ken SundheimThere is a big difference between managers and leaders. Managers are those who come to work, make sure all subordinates are getting the necessary tasks done, then leave at 5:00, never to really make a difference. Managers sustain. They fail to upgrade their teams. They see no return in ...
Views: 1400(3 votes) - Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish: A Voice for Peace - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish: A Voice for Peace Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject/Tags (key words: Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Abeuelaish , I Shall Not Hate, Conflict , Dialogue , Gaza , Gaza Strip , Gaza War , I Shall Not Hate , Israel , Izzeldin Abuelaish , Palestine , Peace ...
Views: 1003 - My Staff in Succes, Carrers and Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Stjepan RadicSucces, in life. Success Skills are the tools and training that allow an individual or a group of individuals to achieve goals and live happy, fulfilled lives. Success skills include time management, communication training, goal setting, and stress management. Carrers and Lifestyle. A ...
Views: 1134 - My Staff in Succes, Carrers and Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Stjepan RadicSucces, in life. Success Skills are the tools and training that allow an individual or a group of individuals to achieve goals and live happy, fulfilled lives. Success skills include time management, communication training, goal setting, and stress management. Carrers and Lifestyle. A ...
Views: 1145 - 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: 1319 - Roll Models | Leaving Your Signature - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Saritza ZambranaWant to be notable among the rest? You have what it takes! I hope you know that and I encourage you to believe it. We all know women that have that “thing” that we would love to have, right? Have you Been There? Well I have! And I can tell you that since I decided to give myself to the ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Politics, Religions and Sex - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Jon DickensI admit it right here in the first paragraph. I am not really going to talk about sex. Too easy, a lob shot. So in this year of presidential hopefuls popping up everywhere, you need to hear my views on politics and religion. Let’s start with religion. Religion From Wikipedia, the free ...
Views: 531 - 3 Ways the Zoomers Are Creating Opportunities for Employers and Their Gen X and Y Co-Workers - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Cheryl CranA recent article in Business Weekly reported that the global population is aging and the majority of the population will be over 50 by the year 2050. This could be perceived as a problem for many reasons such as increasing medical needs, reduced retirement income and a less agile workforce. ...
Views: 1485 - Do You Have Organizational Sclerosis? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Jim WhittA friend of mine who was attending the South by Southwest festival in Austin emailed this summary of one of the sessions he was attending: “Blockbuster had it all figured out. Kodak was America’s favorite company. Tower Records was the place to be. Cunard was the fastest way to travel. Alas, no ...
Views: 912(3 votes) - What Everyone Knows - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Marnie GreenEvery organization has a set of beliefs, or norms, that guide day to day interactions and processes. Organizational beliefs help to frame our decision making and allow us to be consistent and efficient. In public agencies, there are a lot of them. Sometimes, however, our beliefs become so ...
Views: 978 - 5 Top Characteristics of Ineffective Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerI design and facilitate leadership training and have a unique opportunity to examine many kinds of leadership styles and approaches with many smart people. Over the years I've noticed a type of leadership that creates all kinds of workplace distress. It's an approach where a leader is so ...
Views: 6584(3 votes) - Seconds left to leave a legacy - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Kevin KellyIf your life span is 80 years from birth to death, you have approximately 2,522,880,000 seconds to live. Since you started reading this paragraph, you have used up about 20 of them. If you go back and check how long it took you to read the paragraph you will use up another 20. Tonight, you will ...
Views: 1108 - Stress And The Workplace: Effectiveness At Work - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Rick CarterEffectiveness at work means more than just checking off all the items on your “To Do” list. It means getting along with your co-workers, interacting with management, and keeping clients or customers satisfied. It requires all of your talents, skills and abilities. And the quickest way to ...
Views: 1725(2 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: 1327 - 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: 1344 - Your Greatest Commodities - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Bill NelsonIf you want to develop just two aspects of leadership then these are two of the most important. 1. Develop a vision for the future. 2. Get those you lead excited about and committed to that future There is so much to consider when planning and strategising the way forward. But today ...
Views: 1072 - ***Team Building is Boosted by Creativity - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Doug StaneartCorporate team building events within companies are always a big focus, but many companies are now focusing on building a team with creative outcomes to build even stronger team bonding. Why? Creativity pays off in a lot of ways, and when team members feel like they are inventing something that ...
Views: 10025(5 votes) - Leadership Lessons from the Mideast - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Jim WhittIf you’ve been watching American Idol you got to see a train wreck when in my opinion – and remember, it’s just my opinion – the most talented singer of all the contestants, Pia Toscano, was eliminated by virtue of receiving the fewest votes of the remaining nine contestants. The audience was ...
Views: 938(2 votes) - What Charlie Sheen and Mel Gibson Can Teach Us about Change - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Jim WhittA few months ago, Charlie Sheen seemed to be on top of the world. Then his world turned upside down. What’s really sad is that Charlie thought he was, to use his terminology, winning. And why shouldn’t he? He was raking in millions of dollars as the star of the highest rated sitcom on ...
Views: 1049(2 votes) - How to Make Uncomfortable Your New Comfortable - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergWe spend a lot of time and money on comfort. We search for the right pillow, the right chair, the right shoes (although my stiletto-wearing friends will disagree with that one). And yet, many of the best things for us make us uncomfortable. The doctor's visit where we calibrate our health . ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Steve Daines Views - The Second Amendment and Gun Control - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Steve DainesThe Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, as put forth in the Bill of Rights, protects the right of the people to own and bear arms. It is my firm belief that law abiding American citizens have the right to possess and bear arms. This is a fundamental Constitutional right and is ...
Views: 2076(2 votes) - Steve Daines Views on Crime in US - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Steve DainesIt has been shown again and again that the best way to deter crime is to enforce existing laws and hand down tough penalties, especially for crimes that are committed while using a gun. While gun control has been proven not to deter crime, an example of the how tough enforcement works can be ...
Views: 1165 - Success Coaching: Stop Constructing Your Own Glass Ceiling - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Sarah HathornThis month in the Wall Street Journal there was an intriguing and somewhat unsettling article, “Coaching Urged for Women.” The piece revealed that according to a new McKinsey & Company report “inadequate career development holds back female executives.” The report examined the kinds of career ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Time Mastery - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Liz UramIf you could reduce your staff’s wasted time by just five minutes every hour, productivity would jump 8.3 percent. Efficiency levels would also rise as staff members began to devote more time to completing critical tasks. The advantages of efficient time management go beyond squeezing more ...
Views: 1526 - Too Many Leaders? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Keith JohnstonIn the past several years, I have run across a number of companies who struggle with the concept of leadership and leadership development. In fact, most people do not understand leadership. The typical response I receive when I mention leadership development is, “What are we going to do with ...
Views: 1121 - A Call To Action - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Luminessa EnjaraThe time has rapidly approached us when we can no longer expect that the Earth changes may not effect the area you live in. The time has come for us to choose how we will respond and act as spiritual masters. Recently, a trusted friend and spiritual teacher sent several predictions regarding ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Wielding Power with Generosity and Support - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from David NourLaughter and smiles are often signs of relaxed comfort, quite the opposite of hierarchal power imposed on the organizational structure, where scowls are more common than smiles. In such status-based organizations, power is assigned according to rank, and there is little wiggle room for the free ...
Views: 1148 - 3 Keys to Becoming a Powerful Every Day Leader in the Workplace - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Justin FlunderWhat does it take to lead in today’s economy? Why do some people thrive in business and organizations and some people falter? How does a person take their life, business or organization from where they are to where they want to be? The answer is found in the 3 Foundational Pillars of Change ...
Views: 1981 - Is Being a “Mind Reader” Part of Your Organization’s Job Descriptions? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Skip WeismanThe Law of Specificity States: “To the degree that you are not specific in your communication that is the level of guessing or mind-reading the receiver of your message needs to do.” If people in your organization feel like they have to continually guess what is expected of them, or ...
Views: 2075 - Leading Is Like Playing the Guitar - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Skip WeismanEvery time I’ve picked up the guitar to play or practice I’ve first had to tune it. Then there is the varied humidity during the summer months, which makes the string tensions more varied than at other times of the year. If I don't tune it, it's off-key. Leading people is a lot like tuning a ...
Views: 1448 - ***The Stress of Working with a Splitter - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Sylvia LafairThey are hard to spot. They are the ones who look good, sound good and are bound to make you think you are crazy in a very short time. Do you know someone who offers to help with one hand and then pushes you away with the other? Or maybe someone who brings all the goodies to work, the sugar ...
Views: 3493 - Latest News with Different Meanings - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Nikita VermaOur day’s starts with news are it the news of Politics or socialization we are ready to go for any type of news that comes our way in the morning as this is a way of staying connected with the rest of the world. Being busy the whole day we prefer to listen to the latest news which makes us stay ...
Views: 748 - Positive Passion Leads To Success - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Wayne Kehl“Genuine leaders never pursue or expect adulation or “star” status. When they receive it, they accept it graciously and move on to the next challenge. Leadership is not about personal victory. It is about winning through teamwork and positive energy by and for every member of the team.” ~Wayne ...
Views: 3021(3 votes) - Get Involved As A Tough Mudder And Help Out The Wounded Warrior Project - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Roderick MeadowsIf you want to participate in intense athletic events, you may be searching for interesting competitions and gatherings that you could get involved in. One of those functions that you could participate in is something known as the Tough Mudder event. That is a difficult athletic challenge ...
Views: 558 - MLM Sponsoring Secrets - A Proven, Tested 5-Step System Part 4 - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Christy JohnsonTo grow your network marketing business you need to do: 1. Targeted lead generation 2. Automated prospect follow-up 3. One-on-one relationship building 4. Sponsoring and 5. Training Here are the Final Steps to Our PROVEN SYSTEM! 4. Sponsoring Wow! We love that word, "sponsoring." ...
Views: 1092 - MLM Sponsoring Secrets – A Proven, Tested 5-Step System Part 3 - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Christy JohnsonTo grow your network marketing business you need to do: 1. Targeted lead generation 2. Automated prospect follow-up 3. One-on-one relationship building 4. Sponsoring and 5. Training Step 3: One-on-one relationship building Your most important MLM sponsoring secret. Network marketing ...
Views: 1043 - MLM Sponsoring Secrets - A Proven, Tested 5-Step System Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Christy JohnsonTo grow your network marketing business you need to do: 1. Targeted lead generation 2. Automated prospect follow-up 3. One-on-one relationship building 4. Sponsoring and 5. Training If you have a single system to perform all these functions, so much the better. If your MLM company or ...
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