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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 Tribe will Build You - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Robb BraunWhen the social media movement came along with the promise to build my tribe, I truly hoped it would pass me by. I was already working crazy hours to build my business and doing the things necessary to build relationships – attending local workshops, lunch and learns and nearly every mixer in ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Do women have to become more like men to make it to the top? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Ray WilliamsDebate over the existence of a “glass ceiling” for women for top leadership positions has been renewed by the publication of the book, Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, and some new research data on gender equity. Sandberg is ranked on Fortune’s list ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - How to Clear Your Leadership Fog - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Anastasia MontejanoImagine this: You are driving down the road of life on Career Highway in your well-oiled professional machine on your way to a better place. When all of the sudden you find yourself trying to navigate your team through treachery and confusion in the midst of the biggest leadership fog you have ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Leadership: Inspiring Others is Only the First Step - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Valencia RayOur leadership “true potential” is not realized simply by inspiring others or feeling inspired or just having more information. Knowledge is not really power until it is applied. Recognition or an “aha” are only nice, interesting tidbits until you muster up the courage to make the change. ...
Views: 1089 - The Secrets to Motivation - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Brian WardWhen it comes to understanding how to motivate ourselves and others, psychologists have been arguing the pros and cons of different theories for decades. Most of us have grown up on a diet of theories provided by such trailblazers as Maslow, McClelland, and Herzberg and more recently Robbins. ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Tough Times Demand Resilient Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eileen McDarghThe stock market gyrates with unpredictable and heartburning results. Icons of solid companies become straw figures before balance sheets. Children are abducted from their front yards and networks of terrorists spiral throughout the world. Religious institutions cast shadows of duplicity while ...
Views: 1089 - Affording the Right Level of Autonomy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerHow much autonomy is appropriate to give? Empowering our children, employees, or anyone we’re leading is, we know, the best way to improve satisfaction, motivation, and commitment – but it also takes the right style to pull it off successfully. Do you tend to micromanage others: monitoring ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Leadership: What Is It? And Why Is It So Important to Us? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Lynda-Ross VegaGoogle the word “leadership” and the search will return 360 million results. This staggeringly large number points out one “truism” about leadership – it is a topic about which much has been said and written. A brief survey of even the first page of Web results will reveal that there are ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - You Want it When? How to Proactively Beat Tight Deadlines - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Angie ThompsonWe’ve all dealt with it many times – the project gets behind and the pressure is on. Or something changes in the organization – a supply problem, a system is down, manufacturing is halted (you know what your crises are), and suddenly something needs to be fixed, now. Or your boss gives you a ...
Views: 1088 - You Were Born to Win - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonI first read See You at the Top (Zig Ziglar`s classic first book) over Christmas one year during college. I had heard of Zig, and checked out the book from the library. I took pages of notes since I couldn`t write in the book. I still have the notes. Soon after, I started listening to Zig`s ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Finish It Up Friday: Why I Don’t Require My Team to Work on Friday - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Jaynine HowardFriday – oh how that word can invoke a series of fleeting emotions ranging from dread to delight. I have coined the phrase Finish It Up Friday as a way to make a mindset shift from dread to delight. It is the day to sleep in an extra hour. It is the day to enjoy that first cup of morning ...
Views: 1087 - How to Hold Motivational Meetings - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Alan FairweatherHow many times have you phoned someone to be told, “They’re in a meeting!?” At least 60 per cent of a manager’s time is spent in meetings. Research in one large organisation discovered that the figure could be as high as 90 per cent. And another survey found that many managers consider ...
Views: 1087(2 votes) - How to Create Easy Lead Follow-Up System to Manage Lead with CRM - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2017 from Steve ConwayWhen you are on a lookout for potential partners and clients, it is very natural whether it is attending a professional business conference or just going to an alumni meet, you end up receiving endless business cards or in better cases, connections on LinkedIn and Facebook. However, as your ...
Views: 1086 - Why a Top Sales Manager Must Always "Tune Into the Right Frequency" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ralph BurnsIt's definitely clichéd, but I think this is one of the most critical elements to successful sales management and that is to make sure you are tuned into the right radio frequency with your salespeople. There's only one radio station that your sales executives like to listen to and that radio ...
Views: 1086(2 votes) - 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: 1085(1 vote) - 3 Common Mistakes When Providing Feedback. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2017 from Ronny PrasadIn one of his recent articles, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Leadership Specialist, Dr Marshall Goldsmith spoke about feedback and feedforward. I have considered Dr Goldsmith to be a virtual mentor for the past 6 years. His articles are always insightful. On a personal note, he has ...
Views: 1084 - On Stage...Off Stage - You are always on stage! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisOn Stage…Off Stage Ok. It’s time for the big meeting. Straighten your tie. Check your hair. Take a deep breath. On goes the biggest smile and… “Hello there! How are you today…” And you’re off and running. Ever seen this before? Ever been this before? It’s like ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - The 7 Decisions to Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Virginia WildIf you see yourself as the leader that you are…STOP! See yourself as the leader you can be! A book I am reading at the moment reveals the 7 decisions to becoming successful. It was highly recommended by a good friend of mine, John Jackson, Vice President of Leadership Development with ...
Views: 1084(12 votes) - A Conscious Business Is More Than Conscious Practices - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Barry LipscombMany years ago the company I was working for at the time began to engage various culture shaping initiatives. As a “consciousness nerd” my curiosity was piqued as I looked forward to being exposed to new theories and perhaps a deeper understanding of my own nature. Unfortunately, it was a ...
Views: 1083(3 votes) - :: the art of life’s experiential learning: 15 tips for creating success + leadership :: - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Tara Correll“Your experience need not be first hand, to glean monumental inroads to learning, success and leadership. It’s about taking mental notes, fierce planning, loss of fear and simply executing.” – Tara Correll tips for success: the tried + the true… In no particular order. Proximity = ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Leaders need to Define, Clarify and Communicate - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Andrew HortonI believe it is because we have a need to always complicate everything in our lives and businesses that we cause ourselves a whole lot of unnecessary stress and discomfort. It is more often than not the simple solution or option, which delivers the best results in the end. Action ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Sense and Respond - A Model For Navigating Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Barry LipscombIt is getting more and more difficult to plan ahead with any degree of accuracy and relevance as our ever-changing world continues to move more quickly and develop ever greater complexity. We need a new means of engaging that my mentor, Dr. Michael Picucci, describes as a creative and fluid ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - A Maple Tree Business: Three Ways Your Business Stands Out in 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Joey FaucetteNearly all of the trees on our farm had dropped their leaves by last month except for one maple tree. This one maple tree held on to its leaves like a kid hanging on to his blanket when mom says it has to be washed. Finally it let go of its leaves. The other trees were gray and looked like ...
Views: 1081 - Dmitri Rybolovlev: To Be A Russian Billionaire - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2022 from Stephanie FrascoWhen it comes to being the richest in the world, there is no doubt that entrepreneurs top the charts. Although people may argue that several professional jobs may lead to a lot of earnings too, the list for the top billionaires in the world clearly shows that those compensations are not enough ...
Views: 1081 - Intuition - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from FSB AuthorsHunch, gut feeling, impression, psychic hit -- these are all names for this power called intuition. Intuition is a tool for acquiring knowledge without the process of rational thought. It is the sixth sense; it is what informs you beyond the first five senses of taste, hearing, touch, smell, and ...
Views: 1081 - My Bosses’ Top 12 To-Dos for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Dave NealI’ve been lucky with bosses over the years. No real bad ones. A couple of great ones. None of them perfect. (They’d say the same of me, I’m sure.) These days, my bosses are the managers and leaders in our classes every week. To all my bosses, I offer these top 12 to-dos for the new year. ...
Views: 1081(3 votes) - Work-Life Integration: Do Long Hours Equal Productivity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Valencia RayIt seems to me that many people are short on time and long on things to do. This certainly was an issue of mine also at one time. What I learned during those years was that time wasn’t the issue as much as was energy and focus. Lack of clarity and reflection time often drain the brain. When ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Make Leadership Simple - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Chris RuisiOver the course of my corporate career, as well as my career as a leadership keynote speaker, I have had the opportunity to observe, work for and learn from some great business leaders. From my experiences with the “best leaders” I have known, I have compiled what I believe is a list of some ...
Views: 1080(2 votes) - Leadership Doctorate Programs new model for leadership - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Sonu ParasharThe first big flow of leadership development occurred with the embodiment of the MBA degree, followed by the executive professional MBA program and doctorate MBA program. Originally developed for non-business people, these programs offer a usable overview of the organization world and a ...
Views: 1080(2 votes) - Management leadership executive education balances management and leadership skills - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Sonu ParasharAn average manager handles day to day business activities which include planning, controlling, problem solving and strategic decision –making .Leadership includes guiding, motivating and engaging subordinates and peers, training, communicating and understanding the development of a strong ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Are You a Master of Your Moments? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Mitch TublinEver step back and consider how you function? Seriously, are you the type of person who is always completing an assignment, a presentation, a project with not one second to spare? You have a full plate of work and activities to do and the ones you complete are the ones due for completion ...
Views: 1079(3 votes) - Character Matters in Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Rand GolletzOne of my clients and her husband, Cheryl and Michael Heller, have created a unique way of teaching their daughter Annebeth two important lessons: money management and the importance of “giving back.” They require her to divide her weekly allowance into three parts. Annebeth gets to keep and ...
Views: 1079(4 votes) - Retention Leadership: Three Key Drivers for Retaining the "Best of the Best" in Your Organization - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Karla BrandauIn the executive offices of high-tech companies across the globe, a new weapon is reemerging in the executive arsenal with powerful implications for driving business success: Retention Leadership. Executives whose daily challenges in the 21st Century global environment are how to work with ...
Views: 1079 - Stop Your Past from Creating Your Future, Today - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Denise StarrettWhen resonating at a high frequency of energy, we attract what we want into our lives with little or no effort. Ironically, while it takes a lot of effort to become a master in what you do, there is no real effort necessary in the thing we can truly master, which is being who we are. So what ...
Views: 1079(4 votes) - Top Web Development Application Services Provider Company - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from iMOBDEV TechnologiesThe web application is a crucial part of the e-commerce business development in the daily routine. The role of the Web Application Development Service provider is main for delivering the best output of actual web application. To feel such an amazing approach with regarding of web application ...
Views: 1078 - What Does Your 90 Day Plan Look Like? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Procrastination is like a credit card; it’s a lot of fun until you get the bill.” – Christopher Parker September has arrived folks and that means there are only three months left to 2009. Answer this question: Are you still sitting on the curb waiting for the world to change so you don’t ...
Views: 1078(3 votes) - What Leaders Can Learn From Cal Ripken, Jr. - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Angie ThompsonIf you aren’t a baseball fan, Cal Ripken, Jr. is a Hall of Fame shortstop who played his whole career with the Baltimore Orioles. While over 18,000 have played in the Major Leagues, less than 250 have been elected to the Hall of Fame. And no one who has ever played in 2,632 games in a row, ...
Views: 1078 - Why Sales Managers Need to Make Regular Deposits in "The Trust Account" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ralph BurnsIn your bank account, you have an ATM card that only you have the PIN number to access the account funds. Every week, you make regular deposits and withdrawals into your account. Base salary deposits go in regularly through automatic deposit, while bonuses and commission checks go in ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - YOU are a Risk - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Margaret MeloniEach day you bring strengths and weaknesses to work. You walk into the room (virtual or otherwise) with what makes you unique. Or as the saying goes, wherever you go, there you are. That is a good thing. It is all of the elements that make you, well you; that differentiate you from others. You ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Collaborative Leadership: Does the Leader Need to Know it All? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Valencia RayCollaborative leadership allows others to get their “voice” in the room. As long as there is a healthy level of trust, the terms of group meeting engagement can be explicit. This allows for a culture that can embrace a diversity of thought, which is something that is crucial for innovation. ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Do You Want to Train Your People or Do You Want to Fix the Problem? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Skip WeismanWhen I ask Human Resource directors and corporate training directors, and even CEO's about how they feel “training” is going to help their organizations, I usually learn that they have grossly over-estimated what “training” can be expected to do. Often there are issues occurring in the work ...
Views: 1076 - Does Corporate Leadership Training Actually Work? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Arun RaoIn today's time, where companies have become highly commercialized and demands result in terms of productivity and profit, overlooking the importance of leadership training has become a common thing. Leadership training is the key for an organizational growth and success. But ignoring this ...
Views: 1076(2 votes) - Every Leadership Revolution Needs A Cause - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Wayne KehlHow to start a Leadership Revolution In a previous post, I called on the leaders of the world to start a leadership revolution. My goal is to have leadership move en masse into the twenty first century. Before we can begin to create a culture of effective and powerful leadership, we must ...
Views: 1076 - Transformational Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVAdvancing Your Career As your career advances, you move along the scale from employee, to supervisor to manager and finally, to leader. Managers, and some leaders, engage in what is called transactional leadership, the deployment and management of people and resources to get results. Arouse ...
Views: 1076 - Be a Leader in Your Life & Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Curtis G. Schmitt"Leadership is action, not position." Donald H. McGannon A general in the United States armed forces created two separate teams to develop each of two possible plans to achieve a set objective. Both teams were filled with the smartest and most skilled people the general could find. After ...
Views: 1075 - 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) - Hanging Tough During Tough Times - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanWhile I was starting to share some of thoughts with you on the topic of how to take tough times in your stride I suddenly remembered a cartoon I saw long time ago. It was that of David and Goliath where, David sees Goliath tinier than him though the picture of Goliath is hundred times magnified, ...
Views: 1075 - What Happens When You Become Coachable? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2014 from Eve KoivulaIn my previous two articles I revealed you the three bold actions you must take to become coachable, and what that actually means. In this article I will explain what’s in it for you. How does it change your life and your business if you ”grow a pair” as I suggested. You do remember that ...
Views: 1075 - 3 Secret Habits of A Successful Entrepreneur/Leader - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from M Nasir AzizAs an entrepreneur, I started off like many, ambitious, ruthless, and hardworking. I dedicated more hours than there are in a day to my business. It didn’t take too long before I found myself burned out and feeling hopeless. My business began to crumble in front of my eyes with my dream of ...
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