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Views: 1045(5 votes) - It's About the Economy, Stupid - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Adam Hartung“It’s the Economy, Stupid” was the driving theme used during Bill Clinton’s winning 1992 Presidential campaign. Following the dramatic changes produced in Tuesday’s American elections, this refrain seems as applicable as ever. Two years ago Americans changed leadership in the Presidency, ...
Views: 1403(3 votes) - Too Many Sheep - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Keith JohnstonI recently visited an organization that was suffering from what I call “too many sheep”. My first exposure to this organization of financial planners was at a seminar presenting their services to prospective clients. The seminar began with a brief introduction by one of the representatives, ...
Views: 1069(4 votes) - Performance Evaluations Don't Have to Be Painful - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Marnie GreenWhy does performance evaluation season come with a sense of dread and anxiety? Why do we shrink from this annual routine with such pessimism? Managers and employees alike prefer to shun the performance management process and for good reason. Our long-held and strongly modeled beliefs about ...
Views: 1366(6 votes) - Are You a Follow-up Failure? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Darcy EikenbergTrue story: A well-connected coach and career development expert volunteered her services at a large career fair. During the event, she worked with 26 job seekers individually and talked to maybe seven more. Each person she met took her card, and many scribbled notes on the back. The expert ...
Views: 943(5 votes) - Leadership: Is there an app for that? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardWhen I accepted my first management position, my new boss told me his secret to managing people was to treat them like whiny children. I asked him if managing people was his thing, and he bluntly said, “No, because I hate dealing with people and their petty issues.” Despite his revelation, we ...
Views: 1032(3 votes) - Re-imagining Leadership for the 21st Century: Toward an Ecology of Values - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Ken OtterToday’s complex, dynamic, and global world presents both challenges and opportunities. We are required to understand and practice leadership in new ways. We are called to expand the paradigm of leadership to encompass and integrate knowledge and experience from many fields and traditions. If ...
Views: 925(3 votes) - Step Up Your Leadership: 4 Steps To Giving Powerful Feedback - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Laura WatsonI have adopted a great belief from my husband; “feedback is the breakfast of champions”. At first, I didn’t “get it”, but I have learned that receiving feedback is a powerful gift for personal and professional growth and that giving feedback effectively, makes for more effective leadership and ...
Views: 1672(4 votes) - Confucius and engaging staff in tough times - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Joanna TongIt is the time of the year to put the clock back in the UK. This reminds me there are things in life that we cannot simply put the clock back. In the business context, these include the decisions we made. Leaders and executives in the private and public sectors have to make tough decisions in ...
Views: 1792(7 votes) - Empowering Management - Leadership Training Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Elle WoodIt's easy to assume that the problem with a company lies in management not being effective or employees not working hard enough. A good leader knows, though, that they sometimes must step outside of the situation and look at all the variables. If management at your company is not positively ...
Views: 1071(4 votes) - Checklist for Live Virtual Training - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Susan CullenPreparing, Delivering and Reinforcing Your Live Virtual Training When conducting a live virtual training course, it is especially important to be organized during each step of the process. Below please find a checklist that may help you. Preparing Make sure all participants have been ...
Views: 1795(5 votes) - 7 Keys to Being a Brilliant Leader - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Loretta Love HuffMany people think that leaders are born, not made and that if they aren’t officially a Manager, Director, Executive Directory, Vice President, President or CEO, that they are really a leader. I beg to differ. Leadership is a set of specific behaviors that can be learned. Here are seven ...
Views: 3644(5 votes) - Lead from Where You Are - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Nicole Kirksey, MPH, MSW“…in God's employee ranking, the person at the desk matters far more than where the desk sits—in the high calling of our daily work.” – Howard Butt, Jr., Laity Lodge These leadership scenarios are not unusual, particularly in the not-for-profit and human services arena: • Susan has been ...
Views: 1443(4 votes) - Smart Goal Setting: How To Live A Better Life - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from George TiganusSmart goal setting is the subject I will be dealing with today. It is something that, if only given proper attention, could change people's lives around. It is well known that a lack of specific aims in your life will have you going nowhere fast. So why is that goal setting helps? Because the ...
Views: 1863(5 votes) - The Energy of the Wolf You Feed - Part 2: The being, the doing, and the gift. - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Anese CavanaughThe "energy, being & mindset" of feeding the wolf The people in the first group, feeding the good gracious wolf, lean into the mindset of looking forward, learning, and being grateful for the education and "gifts" of the experience. They're generally being open, curious, humble, and even ...
Views: 811(5 votes) - 25 Great Articles on How to be Empathetic - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Gil PizanoEmpathy enables a person to establish a connection with others and is necessary for mutual interaction and full comprehension of the experience. It is probably one of the most important aspects of being a leader in every situation. Without it, a person is virtually guaranteed to become out of ...
Views: 3303(6 votes) - What Does Exercise Have to do with Leadership? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Gil PizanoExercise. Some of us dread it, others can't wait to get to it. It's true that exercise can become additive and almost an obsession at times to some people (I myself have been bitten by the exercise workout bug). When I'm forced to go more than a couple of days without working out, I find myself ...
Views: 1719(5 votes) - The Fearless Leader vs. The Emotionally Intelligent Leader- What Do You Aspire To? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Sue KochTraditionally, the presumption of ‘fearless leader’ has been held in high regard. Someone who takes risks, who takes charge, and keeps full control and power in the face of adversity. What had not historically been considered was the impact yielding of such power and control had on the ...
Views: 2286(6 votes) - Finding the Strength to Speak in Public - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Eneida PintoAs a speaker, people usually come up after a presentation to congratulate me on a job well done. Of course, this is good for the ego, but I sometimes wonder where all the awe comes from. After all, the only thing I did was stand in front of a room of hundreds of people and spoke. We speak to ...
Views: 1197(7 votes) - Expecting Excellence - A Key to Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Michael BeckThe idea of expecting excellence isn't new, nor is the premise that every leader should expect excellence from his or her team. But just like everything a leader says and does, it's not so much a matter of "what" he or she does as much as it is about "how" they do what they do. There's a ...
Views: 2335(8 votes) - Developing Compassion ~ - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Stacy Kamala WaltmanBefore the heroes journey our laser sharp and strategic mind identifies and postulates experiences outside of us – intellectually, abstractly and compartmentalized. Everything neatly in its place constricted, ridged and controlled by repetition and stale, lifeless air. Synapse grooves ...
Views: 1591(12 votes) - Let's-Talk-Leadership-Help Your Employees Do More in Less Time - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Karla BrandauBecause of thunder storms in Atlanta, the flight from Dallas to Atlanta had been delayed twice. On the third attempt, we were boarding and I felt hopeful of actually getting off the ground. My hopes faded fast when the tired-looking flight attendant came down the aisle quietly announcing that if ...
Views: 1201(4 votes) - Leadership Programs – Leaders and Others - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Elle WoodLeadership programs are essential in any scenario whether it is an organization, educational institution, or an event, since there is always a need for people to assess the situation and guide others accordingly. In a company very often the employees look forward to a purpose and satisfaction in ...
Views: 947(4 votes) - Leadership in Relationships…What is This About? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoThe last two weeks, I received at my place at North Easton,MA (USA) about 150 people for the celebration of my wedding to the most amazing person God blessed me to be with: My wife, Dr. Vanessa Estelle Fossouo. There were people everywhere, some people I haven’t heard of for more than 10 years, ...
Views: 1348(4 votes) - Practice What You Preach! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Jessica Blalock, Ph.D.Within the past 10 years, there has been a surge of scandals that have come out in the media about practices of ministers, businessmen, politicians, etc. For example, in 2006, it was revealed that Ted Haggard, an evangelical preacher, paid a man to engage in sex with him for three years and ...
Views: 1316(4 votes) - Let Go of What’s No Longer Serving You - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtWe bought country property a few years back and as with many rural acreages; ours came with a whole bunch of out-buildings that served a variety of purposes at one time – but no longer functioned at that state. In a word – they were hazards and we began the process of tearing them down, ...
Views: 1739(4 votes) - Get Engaged! (in your presentations….) - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Kristin J ArnoldAs an entrepreneur, you are constantly out in the public, pitching your ideas, products or services to clients, prospects, and anyone else who will listen! You can significantly increase your probability of success by using a few techniques to engage your audience to action: Make It About ...
Views: 730(7 votes) - Your Superpowers At Work - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Darcy EikenbergRemember when you were a kid, and you played superhero? You flung your red cape around your shoulders, and – wham-o! – you could use your powers to change the world. (Or maybe just the backyard.) And then you grew up, and tossed the cape in the closet. You zipped up your school clothes, ...
Views: 1153(7 votes) - Leadership Tip - Why You Need to Give Compliments - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Meredith BellIn the course of a typical work day, you interact with your team members many times. During those encounters, you have lots of opportunities to compliment, thank or praise them. But if you're like many other leaders, you don't. Ever thought about why you withhold positive feedback when it ...
Views: 1157(6 votes) - Saving the American Dream - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnBooks Atkinson, 1894-1984, American journalist, said, “This nation was built by people who took risks - - pioneers who were not afraid of the wilderness, business men who were not afraid of failure, scientists who were not afraid of the truth, thinkers who were not afraid of progress, and ...
Views: 1816(7 votes) - 7 Principles for Living & Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Anese CavanaughHere are seven principles for Living and Leadership that I find are extremely useful in serving you as a leader in your organization, in your life and with the people who mean so much to you. 1. The quality of our relationships, partnered with our willingness to be real, take risks and be ...
Views: 1255(5 votes) - Leaders Can't Be Trained - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Michael BeckDespite the hundreds of books, programs and websites devoted to leadership, the truth is that leaders can't be trained. Leaders need to be developed. Hopefully this doesn't seem like a simple matter of semantics, because it isn't. Let me illustrate this distinction. Leadership is more ...
Views: 1556(4 votes) - Multiply Your Leadership Magnetism to Win over your internal customers - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Juliette RobertsonMarketers, do you love your job, love your business but there are some very challenging people who you must serve who take the shine off your day? Well the truth is that there will ALWAYS be those whose ego dominates their style or those who are totally indecisive. There will ALWAYS be ...
Views: 1432(4 votes) - President Obama to Visit Punjab Sikh Shrine, The Golden Temple in Amritsar - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Gaurav VirkIn 2009, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited the Sikh temple, the Golden Temple in Punjab, India, and was surprised to see the Sikh temple is covered with real gold. Premier of South Australia Mike Rann, his wife Sasha Carruozzo visited the Sikh temple, the Golden Temple on September, ...
Views: 1453(4 votes) - Gratitude and Appreciation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from David SamuelThere is a big difference between sincere gratitude and profusely saying thank you. The difference is sincerity, and that affects how the giver feels about giving to you in the future. When you sincerely feel gratitude, then one thank you is enough, even a smile will do, but if you do not ...
Views: 1386(6 votes) - 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: 1168(4 votes) - Self Mastery: An Effortless Path to Success - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Denise StarrettWhen someone resonates with success, her mindset automatically attracts the right people, places, events, and opportunities. That same mindset allows her to grab those opportunities without fear or hesitation. I believe that while each of us can do many things well, there is really only one ...
Views: 1342(4 votes) - How to be Decisive - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsFew people understand the value of decisiveness. The ability to make quick decisions not only lends you an air of confidence, intelligence and authority, it can also make the difference between a positive and negative outcome in many situations. Some people believe that they are just “naturally ...
Views: 5784(7 votes) - Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Carolyn SavoyLeadership Those workers want to know how much you care, before they care how much you know. – Manufacturer in Iowa Leader Expectancy I had a player a few years ago that told me that she had studied about me in her organizational behaviour class one day. I asked her to explain. She ...
Views: 1320(4 votes) - Why You Need to Ask for Feedback from Others - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Meredith BellIf you're a manager and you don't ask for feedback on a regular basis, you're probably doing some things that cause problems for your team members. That's because we all have blind spots about our behavior. Leaders are especially vulnerable because their direct reports are often reluctant to ...
Views: 1005(5 votes) - Adjusting behavioral characteristics - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Derrik JarvisIt's simple, repeat this affirmation: "I will incorporate the concept of behavioral characteristics and let it simply lead me to success." The concept of behavioral characteristics will lead one to success by them understanding when to adjust, but more importantly; How?. Everyone, everyday ...
Views: 994(6 votes) - Deaf Communication - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaWe live in a culture where we become addict to conversational approval approach. The continuous exercise of giving approval so we can feel approved. For example; we say something and then immediately the listener add some comment too. This occurs almost instantly and without pauses. We are ...
Views: 1832(7 votes) - Tuning my Being - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaAll Effect has a Cause. Every circumstance we face in our lives has an internal point of origin. Not only search for the cause, but find it. There are many reasons why for more that we want to find answers, we just don’t see them. Well, if you feel in some way related consider this: “I ...
Views: 1447(6 votes) - How did we do? Time to Review and Audit the Project Management - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Mark ReedWe started our Project Management Lifecycle with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility where we did our homework and we secured agreement with our Project Customer. Next came Phase Two - Organization/Schedule where we created our Work Breakdown Structure and Critical Path Analysis to get all ...
Views: 2151(4 votes) - Nonprofit Board Member Manuals - What Should You Include? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Sharon MikrutWhen you have a board of directors, it is always a good idea to have a Board Member Manual. A Manual is a great tool for board members to use when they need quick and easy access to critical information about the organization. It compiles important documents into one binder, so they don't waste ...
Views: 2134(4 votes) - Why Successful Organizational Leaders Burn Their Mission Statements - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Skip WeismanWhat I’m about to say, will shock most organizational leaders….It’s time to retire the mission statement. • They don’t motivate anyone. • They are a waste of time and energy to develop. • They quickly become part of the corporate wallpaper. During a recent leadership workshop a ...
Views: 1650(6 votes) - The 6 Actions That Will Make You Succeed in Tough Times (blog post 9/7/10) - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from John HerseySuccess nowadays requires that you take positive steps every single day to make your dreams a reality, and in this regard, contagious leaders are the experts. Here are the 6 actions that will make you succeed in tough times, following the example of the best contagious leaders: 1. Love the ...
Views: 1019(6 votes) - Become a TRUE Leader™ and Success Will Follow - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Erik TherwangerTRUE Leadership™ The art of leadership has been studied for centuries. Countless theories exist and thousands of books have been written on the topic. People pay top-dollar to learn leadership skills at seminars to enhance their careers. Businesses invest millions of dollars annually to ...
Views: 1769(7 votes) - Benefits of Management Leadership Training - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Elle WoodAny business, team or organization would definitely benefit from good and effective leadership. This can mean the difference between achieving goals or missing them completely. The skills needed to be considered a good leader however, are not in-born. Yes, you can have natural charisma and ...
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