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Views: 1898 - Become a Skilful and SuccessfulLeader - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Andrew HortonBecome a Skilful and Successful Leader Inspirational Speakers When you are in a position of leadership and you want to attract top quality people to assist you to realize all your goals. Start by becoming the kind of quality person you are trying to attract yourself. Always lead by ...
Views: 1556 - How to Build an Indomitable Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonI am sure that you, like me, have been closely following the events in Japan which are currently unfolding. The horror of having to deal with a huge earthquake, closely followed by a tsunami and a potential radiation leak from a nuclear plant would for most of us be almost too much to bear. ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - Feedforward or Feedback? Communication for Moving People to Action - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Germaine PorcheRecently, during a coaching session with an executive (whom we’ll call Jodie), I listened as she described conversations with her staff. The feedback that her staff gave her went something like this: “You’re hard to communicate with.” “I don’t feel empowered when you speak to me.” “You ...
Views: 4530(6 votes) - Is Your Company Going Through Major Change? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Beth MollenkampIt is amazing to me how many companies undertake a major change with little pre-planning, and then they wonder why the change didn’t go smoothly. By some accounts, as high as 50% of all organizational changes fail. If your organization is getting ready to undertake a major change there are ...
Views: 3280 - LESSONS FROM HOW I WAS BORN - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Fred HaleyDo you remember how you were born? I do. I learned some important lessons. You should know them. THE BEGINNING I was conceived in the Summer 1998. I had given a presentation at a Board meeting that morning. Later, my boss invited me into his office. He said, “Fred. You need ...
Views: 1373 - 3 Steps to Increase Employee Engagement - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jeff StaffordI just facilitated a session for leaders at the University of MN on Employee Engagement. One of the challenges in today’s higher education system is the issue of funding. When many Universities and colleges rely on state funding, Higher Ed has seen it’s share of layoffs, cutbacks and furloughs. ...
Views: 1373 - Do I Need A Charlotte DUI Attorney? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Dweyn ChaffuerYou were found guilty of a DUI offence. What will you do? Of course, you cannot just ran away from the damages that you have done especially if there are numbers of fatalities involve in the accident. Do you know that drunk under the influence is already considered as a criminal act because you ...
Views: 1236 - Women at the Water Cooler Tip #1 – When would I need a coach? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Saara RoblesI was sitting wondering the other day, ‘why do people still need executive coaches?’. Working in this field for over 20 years, I’m sometimes surprised that the need for coaching continues to grow. Why I wonder? What’s going on that is requiring more coaches to be in the world than in the ...
Views: 1137(5 votes) - Do You Respect Your Time? If You Don't, Others Won't Either! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Maria ErvingHave you been experiencing that lately that people are always late to always late for meetings? That's the law of attraction in action; somehow you haven't been true to your own values. It's never about the other people really; it's about us being firm and clear about what we want and staying ...
Views: 3029(6 votes) - Who Follows Our Example? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frances LucasWe know others watch us and learn by the actions we take and the things we say as well as what we don’t do or say. Our responsibility to do the right thing is not only for ourselves but for others who are looking to us to make the right decision. When we do the right thing we are setting an ...
Views: 1000 - Develop Your Leadership Voice - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiAs a leader, do you have the voice that successfully conveys what you want and need to convey without being misunderstood and misinterpreted? Does your voice work for you in engaging, inspiring and influencing your teams? It's not only what you say, but also how you say it. As a leader, you ...
Views: 1762 - 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: 1324 - Find Your Voice Resonance - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiWhat does a voice with resonance sound like? A speaker with a resonant voice exudes confidence, credibility and conviction. It draws you in and keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat. A leader with a resonant voice radiates passion, authority and humanity. It leaves you impact and ...
Views: 1719 - Leadership & the Body --> Business & Energy --> Organizational Health - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Anese CavanaughHow we take care of our energy "internally" impacts our energy "externally". Period. The energy we bring to our business, and the energy of our team, impacts our bottom line business results. The health and energy of our people, with the financial health and energy of our businesses, impact the ...
Views: 700 - A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): “Inspiration”, peace, negotiation, peace negotiations, peace strategy, leadership, South Africa, inspirational writings. Web Sites: ...
Views: 1892 - It's in OUR Hands to Give Peace a Chance - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: It's in OUR Hands to Give Peace a Chance" Author: Phwaye Aye Shared (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category/Key Words: Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Inspiration, Phwaye Aye, Hope, Dream, Believe, New Zealand Herald (College Herald) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1418 - SUCCESSFUL SUPERVISION: SEVEN SURE SOLUTIONS - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from William CottringerSUCCESSFUL SUPERVISION: SEVEN SURE SOLUTIONS By Bill Cottringer “You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself.” ~Galileo Galilei. There is no shortage of information about being a successful supervisor. But, that is a problem in itself—there is ...
Views: 2238(9 votes) - The Art of Effective Listening - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from cedric riceSome people are effective listeners and some are not. The difference between being a good listener and a bad one lies in the way that you interact with the speaker. A good listener is intimate with the speaker in that he or she listens on a whole different level. An average listener will hear ...
Views: 3665(1 vote) - Leadership and Management – Different Tools for Different Jobs - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Bob MaitlandIf you are building a room in your house, you use tools from different disciplines. To pick two, you use carpenter tools and electrician tools. The carpenter tools (hammer, saw) are the most widely recognized, understood and used. The electrician tools (wire stripper, current tester) are less ...
Views: 1674 - How to be a Great Leader. - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Nadia KhalilWhat is a leader? A leader is a soul who advocates for souls. It is not a big job. It is simply a job on Earth that is needed at this time. Leaders breathe life back to souls that have forgotten, bridging peoples souls back to them. Leaders will always have riddled conversations as souls ...
Views: 1906 - Building a Better Business Rep with Sales Tactics - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ken SundheimBring Ideas To The Table, Solve Problems Sales is quite easy, though most don't make it out to be. At the end of the day, sales is about solving the customer's problems and doing so by offering unique perspectives as to how to skin the cat. More often than not, when a company calls a ...
Views: 1324(5 votes) - You Can Foster Excellence in Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Debra SloverEach human is capable of fostering excellence. The problem is that many feel ill prepared because they have never experienced excellence or they have an erroneous idea of what constitutes excellence. So what is excellence? Excellence is individual. You must define that for yourself, but ...
Views: 1373(3 votes) - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Reality - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Debra SloverPost traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects people in all walks of life. They are people who have been a victim of a crime, abused, involved in a natural disaster, or a war. Anything that is very traumatic can induce PTSD. The person with PTSD feels like they are always on the edge. It's as if ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - 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: 1321 - Decisions, Decisions - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonDo you ever wonder why decisions you make foster reactions that you never dreamed of? In a Hay Group research brief entitled "Executive Blind Spots," the results of a large survey concluded that the higher executives rose within an organization; • The more they over-rated themselves ...
Views: 1239(2 votes) - Will Someone Please Disagree?! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonWhen was the last time you openly disagreed with someone above you in your company? When was the last time someone openly disagreed with you? Why has it become standard practice for many to act as drones and nod their heads in unison, even at the most senior levels? What has happened to ...
Views: 1121(2 votes) - Lonely at the Top - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonIs it a little lonelier at the top recently? "The 1990s, with CEOs as heroes, was a lot more fun than 2002, when you're a criminal until proven guilty," laughed Jim Mullen, CEO of Cambridge-based Biogen, one of the nation's largest biotech companies. "There's a huge amount of skepticism about ...
Views: 1092 - Leader or Liar? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonDo you think leaders are liars? A recent PBS show investigated the question - "Are leaders good liars?" According to psychologist Carrie Keating's experiments in human behavior - "the findings seem to demonstrate a correlation between persuasive abilities and dominant behavior." From the ...
Views: 1241 - LEADERSHIP Knowledge is a Tool! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyAs a leader, you will be called upon to solve a variety of problems. People will seek out your expertise to enhance performance and productivity. Your people skills will be sought out to facilitate, even mediate at times. Your wisdom will build your reputation and increase your responsibility ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - All I Got for My Membership Was This Lousy T-shirt - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Young KimNot so long ago, I used to be part of a photography organization that had a space where members could hang their work for sale. The space also had lighting equipment and printing equipment that members could access. The organization also had a magazine where photographers were challenged to ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Look at South Africa - 'Celebrate the Beloved Country' ...but now time to show some firm leadership on Zimbabwe, PRESIDENT ZUMA - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Look at South Africa - 'Celebrate the Beloved Country' ...but now time to show some firm leadership on Zimbabwe, PRESIDENT ZUMA (and the WORLD), PLEASE, PLEASE Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): "Inspiration, Spiritual", South Africa, Leadership, "Inspirational ...
Views: 1345 - What To Do When There's Too Much To Do - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergI'll often say "I'd rather be busy than bored." But lately as I talk to my clients and audiences, it seems we could all use a little less "busy" and a little more boredom! As our economy and the seasons emerge from their own deep-freeze, we're juggling more than ever in our work and lives. ...
Views: 770 - The 3 "C's" of Leading with Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Skip WeismanIt is the rare human being who can maintain confidence 100% of the time. Even the best of leaders experience dips in confidence from time to time, from context to context and from situation to situation. The key is building your 'confidence' muscles. I believe confidence can be ...
Views: 1695 - Zimbabwe - an open letter to President Jacob Zuma (President of South Africa) - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Craig LockZimbabwe - an open letter to President Jacob Zuma This is a copy of a letter written and published some years ago... but what has really changed in the perilous lives of so many desperately poor citizens, the "ordinary" Zimbabweans in the intervening years??. So we must simply keep on ...
Views: 1926 - Which Generation in the Workplace is More Able to Handle a Recession? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinBusinesses these days are in a unique position in which there are four generations in the workplace. First, there are those who have been working for years and who, in better economic times, would be close to retiring. Then there are the Baby Boomers who are approaching retirement and, in many ...
Views: 1008 - Use Mentoring with Team Building to Achieve Strong Teams - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinWhether you are a fan of baseball, football, soccer or basketball, one of the things that you’ll notice is that only the teams that work well together are able to come out on top. As you strive to achieve all the goals you have set for your business, one of the things that you’re going to want ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Transitioning New Employees into the Workplace with Employee Mentoring Programs - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinHiring new employees is a very different experience for different companies. In some cases, there are challenges because of diversity issues and cases in which there are concerns about whether or not the fit will be right - especially when the company is hiring someone younger to lead a ...
Views: 1736(2 votes) - How Corporate Mentoring in the Workplace Strengthens Employee Relations - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinHave you ever looked around your business and thought that there was something missing? Have you ever walked into the employee cafeteria to see clusters of your staff - the same small clusters that form in individual departments? If you have, or if you’ve simply noticed that the more that there ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - How a Corporate Mentoring Program Prepares Employees for Success - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinIn business, making sure that you are taking steps to ensure your company’s continued success is important. One of the best steps that you can take when you want to know that your staff members have what it takes to keep things running smoothly is to implement a corporate mentoring ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Difference Between Mentoring and Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinWhen some business owners and corporations start looking into mentoring programs, there is some initial confusion about what mentoring is. One of the biggest confusions that they have is identifying what differentiates mentoring from coaching and why mentoring can be so much more ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Crossing Boundaries with Mentoring - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinDiversity in the workplace is extremely valuable - provided of course that all of the members of your team are making a strong contribution and are willing and able to learn from what others have to offer. After all, workplace diversity brings together those with different levels of education ...
Views: 1356(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: 1237(1 vote) - Where Did Rumsfeld Go Wrong? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Rand GolletzFormer Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's recently released memoir, Known and Unknown, reveals a man of prodigious intellect (no surprise), an endearing sense of humor and little self-doubt. Whether or not you're a fan of the Secretary, it's a great read. Secretary Rumsfeld's book tour has ...
Views: 959 - 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: 1335(10 votes) - Leader’s Toolkit: Top 10 Communication Mistakes when Delivering Performance Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Sonia Di MauloLet’s talk performance! This isn’t usually at the top of your to-do list. The proper planning, time and energy involved is stressful, for you and your staff. In this anxiety-ridden environment, it’s no wonder we make mistakes! The problem is that we don’t communicate performance successes and ...
Views: 2050 - "Visualization Point!" - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Ginger London,The calling or assignment that God has purposed for your life has the potential of becoming something "great" for God. This means that your purpose has some great expectations attached to it. In raising your expectation level to believe that you can accomplish the assignment means starting at ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - When is a Leader in Charge - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from cedric riceMany will say that if a leader is not visibly causing movement all of the time he or she is not in charge. I believe that a leader is effective and in charge when that leader has the group moving in the right direction. If a leader has a group moving to accomplish a goal then that leader is ...
Views: 1404 - Three Tips for Keeping Your Commitments - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Debra SloverThe lack of follow-through on commitments is a sure way to lose respect, damage your reputation, and disappoint yourself and others. Sometimes it can seem impossible to follow through, but if you don't your integrity will be questioned, and you will feel disappointed in yourself for not sticking ...
Views: 832 - 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 ...
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