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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- Transformational Income: Leading to Failure - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Sara DillingerJust as there are specific traits or attributes of successful leaders, there are also factors which will sabotage one's leadership efforts and lead to failure. According to Napoleon Hill, these negative factors are a catalog of what NOT to do: 1. INABILITY TO ORGANIZE DETAILS Mastery of ...
Views: 752 - Key # 4 to Unlock your Potential and Achieve Success: Seek Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezWe have talked about taking care of yourself, taking risks, and be prepared as the first three keys to unlocking your potential and achieve success. The next key (4th in the series) talks about how being prepared. Despite the uncertain economic climate, I think we are living powerful times ...
Views: 1527 - 7 Principles for Leaders in Managing Transition - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Martin Smith1. Deal in facts not rumours - Learn all you can about the Changes ahead and communicate the facts to your team 2. Maintain open 2 way communication - Ask open ended questions to encourage discussion and build relationships within your team/organisation. - Examples of open-ended ...
Views: 1295 - How to Play Without Rules - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergHere in the southern U.S. where I live, we’ve finally thawed out from a week of solid (pun intended) ice covering the roads and sidewalks, virtually shutting everyone in for almost a week. The freakishly strong storm and lasting arctic chill seemed to give people permission to break some rules – ...
Views: 870 - Hiring for the Long(er)haul - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Kari WaldnerHiring new employees is a costly and timely venture, one that should be approached seriously and methodically. How do you know if you have found the right person for the job? 1. What Position are You Hiring For? Make a detailed list of duties that are to be performed by your future ...
Views: 858 - Setting/Updating Your Company Goals - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Kari WaldnerEveryone always anticipates a new year, but if you are unprepared or not prepared at all, how can you utilize your fresh start? Goals are important both personally and professionally, with them you can navigate new territory or approach the new year with more confidence and assurance. What ...
Views: 945 - 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: 1339(4 votes) - Leaders Are Not Born, They Are Developed - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Per-Erik OlsenOne of my favorite quotes is from a famous American football coach, Vince Lombardi. He lived between 1913 and 1970 and produced many great quotes that are now classics. Most of them are related to Teamwork. The quote I am talking about is one really famous. You can see it all over the ...
Views: 1076 - Secrets to Female Leadership: Top 3 Tips How NOT To Stand Out In a Crowd - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Karen KellerInfluence Expert, Dr. Karen Keller, addresses concerns for women who want to excel in social or professional situations. According to Keller, “One of the most common things women tell me is how hard it is to get noticed . . . for the right reasons. Not for your feminine ‘assets’, but for who ...
Views: 1116 - Why You Should Be a Great Boss - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Stan MannWelcome! If you’re a business owner or executive who is responsible for managing people, you have special needs. You have to delegate effectively, stamp out reverse delegation, develop your people so they can take over some of your responsibilities and be super-efficient with your time so ...
Views: 796(2 votes) - Lack Of Faith Prevents Your Maximum Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Rick CarterTruly unleashing your maximum personal effectiveness requires faith. Not faith in a religious sense. Faith in yourself and your abilities. Faith that you have unwavering hope that your goals can be accomplished. This is different from having faith that a supernatural being or external force ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - What Would Confucius Say About Business Targets? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Joanna TongNew year new targets - Or not? Now we all are back to work. Many would think: right, to improve staff performance, let's give them more targets. Think carefully: tougher targets (without sufficient resources and support) will easily lead to poor performance; poor performance compromises ...
Views: 1497 - Team Building - Practical Tips for Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerTeam building is an abstract concept for many people. I talk with a lot of leaders who have a general idea about what team building is and that it might help their workplace in some way but, when it comes to actually designing and implementing an ongoing program, they have trouble envisioning ...
Views: 2099 - The Most Popular Tobacco Brands - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Barbu StelanTobacco and smoking has a long and checkered history dating. Pictorial records of smoking date back to the 11th century. Below is a synopsis of the history of smoking. cigarettes, cigars and tobacco. Rates of cigarette smoking vary widely, and have changed considerably over the course of ...
Views: 2004 - Learn how to Utilize your Followers - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from cedric riceAs a leader the biggest favor that you can do for yourself is to learn how to utilize the people who follow them. If you are a leader trust me, this is the best favor that you can do for yourself. I learned as a young officer in the military that the people who worked under me were skilled, ...
Views: 1029 - Embracing a Silent Revolution - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Hey Coach John ChasteenWill the Christian coaching movement really make a difference or is it just another passing fad? The coaching movement is building up a head of steam as it becomes an increasingly hot topic in today’s world. Hot, because it focuses on the issues that are pivotal for most post-moderns, ...
Views: 858(2 votes) - Ordering Your Priorities in Ministry Leadership - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Brandon CoxThere will never be enough time to do it all. The best we can hope for is not to get a lot of tasks completed in our busy schedules, rather it is that we complete the right tasks. My own ministry is often driven by what I term “paperwork” including bulletins, newsletters, web site design, and ...
Views: 1693 - Achieving Goals Efficiently Increases Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterDoing something well is worthless if you are doing the wrong thing. Your personal effectiveness is maximized when you remain focused on your goals. Defining a specific detailed path to your goals is an absolute requirement. Here are 5 methods of defining efficient paths to achieve defined ...
Views: 2687(1 vote) - What’s More Fearful Than Public Speaking? Having Influence - Women, Fear and Influence - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerWhat is the single thing that prevents a woman from using her influence? Being a control freak? Being manipulative? Or being a bitch? No. That’s not it. It’s the fear of being seen as a control freak. The Fear of being seen as manipulative. OR The fear of being seen as a ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - 11 Leadership Resolutions for 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rosemary ReinTrying to find a way to further your personal development in 2013? Why not take on a few of these leadership-based New Year's Resolutions? 1. Keep the Main Thing, the Main Thing! Wise words from a successful entrepreneur in one of our recent Young Presidents' Organization Forums. CEO ...
Views: 2150(8 votes) - Are You An Expert Or An Authority? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Liz Dennery SandersWe live in a world filled with experts. Let’s face it: anyone with a degree, a certification, a few awards or years of experience in a particular industry can tout themselves as an expert. And in the dinosaur ages pre-Internet, this might have been enough. Today, there are literally MILLIONS ...
Views: 1006(3 votes) - Effective Meetings - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie SwedbergBusiness effectiveness starts and ends with positive relationships. As a person responsible for multiple meeting groups, I have developed a set of guidelines that work well - whether managing a restaurant, retail store, office staff or church volunteer committee. By personalizing these concepts, ...
Views: 2247(3 votes) - Sixteen Dynamic Inspiring Qualities of Leadership ((from ''Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness'') - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sixteen Dynamic Inspiring Qualities of Leadership ((from ''Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness'') Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key words: Leadership, Self Help, Self Help Books, Personal Growth, Success, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Motivation ...
Views: 904(2 votes) - How to find your purpose by volunteering - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Debra SloverIf personal satisfaction in your career is alluding you, it might be time to consider finding another path. Volunteering is a good way to test out different roles to see if they are a fit. Sometimes when we grow up, we follow in our parent's footsteps without ever giving much thought to what we ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Developing leadership skills that children "get" - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Debra SloverMost adults have grown up with the idea that leadership is a job, title or position, not a way of life that expresses your unique purpose in life. They think that you become a leader by your position in your job or your community and not by the daily actions you take. That is an erroneous ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - How to inspire a clear vision for your business - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Debra SloverLet's get a couple of definitions out of the way first: 1. Vision -– the big picture dream about your business 2. Purpose -– why you exist 3. Mission –- the task you set out to achieve 4. Goal –- what you will do to achieve that task Creating a clear vision for your business takes some ...
Views: 915(3 votes) - How and why your actions affect your children more than your words - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Debra Slover"Do as we say, and not as we do" ~ Giovanni Bocaccio This quote has often been heard by children all over the world, as "Do as I say, not as I do" as a parent picks up a cigarette, drinks too much, or eats too much food. It has been used for generations when children catch their elders doing ...
Views: 992 - Increasing your leadership skills - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Debra Slover“Like beauty is in the mind of the beholder, thought is in the mind, love is in the heart, and truth is in the spirit of a leader. “ ~ Debra J. Slover Being mindful that you need assistance with your leadership skills is the first step toward eliminating any blocks that you may have developed ...
Views: 958(3 votes) - Express your true leadership - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Debra SloverDo you know how to truly express yourself? Do you even know who you are? Do you know how people perceive you? Is who you are harmonious with how people view you? If not maybe you're not expressing yourself clearly. For how you express your goals and dreams, the choices you make, and the actions ...
Views: 973(2 votes) - Inbound Revenue Phase Analysis - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Ron HequetHow To Save Money With A Common Customer Code A while back, I wrote an article titled “Taking Control Of A Volatile Sales Flow”; http://www.actumconsulting.com/downloads/Funnel.Pipeline.pdf where I laid out a sales pipeline management plan unlike anything you may have seen. It was in this ...
Views: 1431 - Baton Leadership Lessons From LA Philharmonic Conductor Dudamel - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eileen McDarghImagine a crusty group of seasoned professionals standing, applauding and cheering a 28 year-old leader who has turned a same-old-same-old product into something fresh and exciting! This does NOT happen-particularly when the professionals are members of the Israel Philharmonic. But under the ...
Views: 1423 - Tips for Sales Managers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Joe BennetAs a sales manager, it is your responsibility to build and support the best possible sales team. A strong team - backed by superior sales training and effective leadership - can elevate an organization to new heights of success. By the same token, a poorly prepared and underperforming sales ...
Views: 1163 - Tired Of The Old School Network Marketing Techniques? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Klee YamauchiTired Of The Old School Network Marketing Techniques? Are you tired of the old school network marketing techniques? You know the 3 foot rule, hanging flyers, bugging your family and friends, and holding hotel meetings. I know that when I first joined my first network marketing company, I ...
Views: 647 - The Crisis of Leadership. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Neil RobertsWithout strong leaders, the world has become filled to overflowing with fundamentally good and honest people who have become addicted to the demands of a self-centered lifestyle that is focused on acquiring the things and experiences that (so they are told) will enable them to enjoy life. But the ...
Views: 1098 - Project Execution through Successful Leadership: How to Lead Like a Fighter Pilot - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from James MurphyPracticing successful leadership seems fairly simple - one acquires the positional authority to lead, and does so by influencing or guiding others. But too often, "leaders" assume that just because they've achieved total project execution under their guidance that they deserve the title. To be ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - Jesus Meets Muhammad (Chapter Six: Some Thoughts on Violence) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Craig LockJESUS MEETS MUHAMMAD (CHAPTER SIX: SOME THOUGHTS on VIOLENCE)) "CONVERSATIONS" BETWEEN JESUS AND MUHAMMAD. A "FASCINATING" DISCUSSION The Quran states: ‘Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed. Allah does not like transgressors.’ However, this fatwa ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - How to really acquire the power of leverage - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Philippe MoisanWe've all heard of the power of leverage. You can be successful by yourself. It will take more time, or more money, probably both. With the power of leverage, you can also use the time and/or money of others to accomplish your goals. In order to be able to do that, you have to develop ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Performance Management – Managers need to be role models - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Martin SmithI caught up with my friend the other day, the one who told me of the new team leader who had got off to a shaky start with her team (See my previous blogs post: A New Manager). Well, it transpires that this new team leader is also not that understanding when it comes to Performance Management ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - A New Manager………. - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Martin SmithI was having a conversation with a friend of mine yesterday who was telling me about a new Manager within their organisation. Following a re-structure this person has been appointed to the newly created role of Area Manager and is responsible for 2 or 3 teams spread across a geographical ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Law of Attraction Secrets Revealed - Are you willing to learn to achieve your dream? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ken MastersDid you realize Leaders are often readers? All leaders are ferocious readers, they all have massive libraries. They are often partaking in the mastering process, finding out new abilities new ideas that can improve them keep expanding. They fully grasp a fundamental notion and that is “if you’re ...
Views: 1421(4 votes) - Are You Making Progress? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Hugh CulverIt turns out that the number one motivator of knowledge workers is not at all what their bosses think it is. In a multi-year study, completed by Teresa M. Amabile, Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, managers put recognition at the top of the list of motivators. ...
Views: 1043(2 votes) - How to Have Charisma - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Eduard EzeanuDo you think charisma is a sexy trait and you would like to have it? I have good news for you: you can voluntarily develop your charisma by putting into practice specific action steps. Charisma is a personality trait which enables you to have a big influence on others around you, to persuade ...
Views: 3113(2 votes) - Coaching Versus Managing - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Len D'InnocenzoBill Parcells, of the New York Jets knows better than most that being a head coach in the National Football League, though exciting and rewarding when you win, also takes a heavy personal toll. The following story is laminated and on the wall in his office. It's called "The Coaches" and the ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - Seven Ways to Be More Comfortable and Confident When Receiving Feedback - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Angie ThompsonThere is lots of advice for leaders, managers and coaches on how to give better feedback. I`ve written and taught quite a bit about it myself. But today I want to write about something else. Something that is discussed less often and is often misunderstood. It`s a skill that when well ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - Six Strategies for Boosting Morale - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Angie ThompsonA participant from a workshop I led several years ago posed a question to me last week. While she shared more details, this is the crux of her question: "Currently low morale is my major issue. With all of the changes there were reductions to staff and responsibility changes . . . I appreciate ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Coaching Success by the Alphabet - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Angie ThompsonBeing an effective coach is a leadership skill - as you coach successfully you help create the future you are leading people towards. However, being an effective coach is more than leadership - it is an important life skill as well. We all can be more effective at coaching in our communities, ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Stories are Powerful Communication Tools - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Angie ThompsonWe all grow up with stories. Stories of our family, stories from our friends and stories we read. There are stories we hear at school, at work, on television and in the movies. Stories are everywhere! And while you`ve been around stories your whole life, you also likely realize that stories ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Flash Banner Ads Myths - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alexis HodnickiBoth banner and Flash ads are useful online advertising tools employed by many businesses. Both serve the purpose of advertising your business's product or service, however they have unique differences. If you want to use one of these advertising methods, you'll need to determine which one best ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - Yes Please...Thank You...My Pleasure! - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Stephanie A. Parson, PhDWhat is happening to common courtesy and customer service? This month I went to one of my favorite fast food restaurants for breakfast and ordered my favorite breakfast menu item. Here’s the verbal exchange through the drive in window: “Can I help you?” I gave my order. “Is that it?” I gave ...
Views: 1061(3 votes) - Three Secrets Transform the Way You Work and Feel, Especially on Your Busiest Day - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Denise StarrettI believe what Albert Schweitzer said, “Every person I have known who has been truly happy has learned how to serve others.” For the next few minutes we’re going to explore concepts and actions to help you be the best of who you are in what you do, especially on your busiest day in service ...
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