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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- FOUR CRUCIBLES OF SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2020 from William CottringerFOUR CRUCIBLES OF SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP By Bill Cottringer "A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better." ~Jim Rohn. The four crucibles of successful leadership include: Becoming an expert at ...
Views: 1074 - How to Choose an Executive Training Program to Encourage Employees? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Sonu ParasharPlanning for introducing an executive training session? Have you set your target? If you haven’t yet, here’s a guideline. In order to encourage your employees this type of vocational programs brings in fruits at the right time. No organization can develop and grow over time without leading ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - The Art and Skill of Decision Making - Do You Lead a Team of Rocking Horses? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Julia Hill-Nichols“People with high levels of personal mastery cannot afford to choose between reason and intuition, or head and heart, any more than they would chose to walk on one leg or see with one eye.” – Peter Senge Good meetings = good decisions, time well spent, and clear next steps. Bad meetings = ...
Views: 1074 - ***The Dark Curse Everyone Fights - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Joe FarchtThere is a dark curse that all of us struggle with. It is so powerful, that it can made our life miserable and negatively affect our relationships. Learn how to overcome this dark curse. This curse is so powerful that it can make your life miserable and people around you flee. It is so ...
Views: 1073 - Being True to Me - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Be brave enough to live creatively. The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. You cannot get there by bus, only by hard work, risking and by not quite knowing what you are doing. What you ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Creative or Reactive? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Sharon LewisI was able to spend Friday morning last week in conference with a number of leaders in industry, education and business at the South Western Economic Conference. Our government convened speakers from a number of sectors to give their opinions on the state of the economy in our region and beyond. ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Decisions, Decisions - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Margaret Meloni“Tom I really think that when there is a technical decision to be made, it makes perfects sense for you to delegate the decision to Simon. After all he is our technical lead.” Marilyn chimed in, “I agree with Jacob. I think the trick is that you need to make it clear that you trust Simon to make ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Top 6 Effective Leadership Traits - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Judy RingerEven the most effective leaders lose their way occasionally. In spite of best efforts, you forget how much influence you have and how your action (or inaction) affects the workplace environment. These six traits are common causes. Ineffective Leadership Traits 1) Avoiding Conflict When you ...
Views: 1073 - Does Leadership Really Have a Gender? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Valencia RayThe topic of leadership is being discussed online more than ever these days, or perhaps it’s just that I’m paying more attention now. Since we are undergoing rapid change in our social institutions, the need for real leadership is more urgent than ever before in my lifetime. I’ve noticed more ...
Views: 1072 - Your Value System Will Set You Up For Success - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Mitch TublinIn the position of leadership, as in the person in charge of a company, do we discuss our personal value system? Is this of great importance to discuss? It is my belief that this is one of the critical foundational building blocks which has been missing for a number of years and is a ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Gratitude Today Keeps the Doctor Away - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Valencia RayWork and life balance is central to health, real wealth, and enjoyable relationships. Gratitude and appreciation are apparently little known secret ingredients to what everyone is really seeking: inner peace, meaning, and joy. Then we can “in joy” our efforts and monetary results and use money ...
Views: 1070 - Street-Wise Tips: Making Strategic Planning Work for Your Organization - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Judy WhalenStrategic planning can be either a boon or a bust for an organization. Many people bring “baggage” to the process. Some people have had terrible experiences. They vehemently oppose committing time and other resources to it. Others yawn, glaze over and are completely skeptical that the process ...
Views: 1070 - The 1 Competence Managers Need to Create a Kick-Butt Department - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Ingrid MartineFrom the world stage to your work place or your home, everyone is a manager. Your kick-butt department could be your family. Or the Little League baseball team you coach. Or the Neighborhood Association you’re a part of. Everywhere where people are gathered, courageous conversations are sorely ...
Views: 1070 - The Emotional Brain and Leadership That Resonates - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Valencia RayThe term “Resonate Leadership” reminds me of the ability it requires to play my piano skillfully. When I play the notes in harmony, it is soothing and harmonic. When played out of alignment and ignorantly, instead of music to my ears, it becomes unpleasant noise. This concept of “Resonance and ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - Entrepreneurial Tip: Confront Problems Squarely Before They Squander Your Success! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Jack NadelThis is one of several tips for entrepreneurs I’ve developed, featuring shared experiences and wisdom from my successful career as a global entrepreneur that I outline in an easy to understand tip format with a brief story/snippet from my own experiences as well as a current anecdote about how ...
Views: 1069(5 votes) - Paying It Forward - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Bernadette JohnsonThere’s an ancient proverb that says, “When embarking on a journey, never ask directions from someone who has never left home.” That is the principle of mentoring. It’s someone who has left ‘home’ and is willing to help you on your journey while sharing the experiences of their own. I was ...
Views: 1069 - Authentic Leadership: The Eye of the Heart Sees Everything - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Valencia RayIs it 'eye' or 'I'? That is the question. It is interesting that they are pronounced the same. The physical eye allows you to see the physical world. The 'I'-who you think you are-determines the clarity of your perception: how you see the world and your life experience. Authentic leadership ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Focused Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Michael FriesenLast week, we looked at creativity in general and how each person naturally possesses a certain amount of this trait. This week, let’s consider how to use creativity as a business tool. Unfettered creativity and curiosity can be fun but it also can be chaotic. While businesses need to create ...
Views: 1068(3 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: 1068(6 votes) - Integrity – the Leadership Gap between Excellence and Mediocrity - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Pat Heydlauff“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and ...
Views: 1067 - 3 Reasons Why Sleep Makes You a Better Leader - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Valencia RaySleep is apparently a little known secret to good leadership that is critical to high performance and well-being. It is not just for beauty rest; there are plenty of leadership and health reasons for getting a good night's sleep. It has unfortunately become acceptable and even encouraged in ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Credibility: A Critical Foundation of Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Marshall Brown“If you don’t believe in the messenger, you won’t believe the message.” —Jim Kouzes, co-author of Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It When people trust and believe in you as a leader, they’ll follow you far and without much question. But without credibility, that ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Leaders - How Much Should You Tell Your Team? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsOne of the things I would say is important as a leader is to be open and honest with your team. The honesty bit probably isn't too controversial - after all, most leaders don't set out to be dishonest, manipulative or deceitful ( with some notable exceptions ). But what about the openness? ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Selling to Seniors? Test This Ten Step Program! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Mark Ting10 straightforward helpful hints for selling insurance to Seniors. Do you know how to speak to a Senior when selling him or her insurance? Sales are sales, right? Well, sure ... and no. You will discover countless assumptions someone could make about successful selling. Yet, each particular ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Logic and Vision Aren't Enough to Achieve - by Submitted on May 16, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffLogic and vision aren’t enough; you need passion and ambition to be a great leader according to Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. His mother, Estee Lauder had passion and ambition. She took risks and her philosophy on life was “beauty is an attitude, ...
Views: 1064 - Reflections on Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Clara Noble“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” Henrik Ibsen (Norwegian playwright 1828-1906) Leadership is a subject so all embracing that has been the topic of so many books and articles, that to write anything new is almost impossible. So why am I writing ...
Views: 1064 - Test, Retest - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Tad WaddingtonPeople often study as subject until they can get 100% right on a test of their understanding of the subject. While this is a sensible approach, it turns out that about 10% of the correct answers is composed of guesswork, short-term memory, and information not fully learned. The best approach is ...
Views: 1064 - Women, Power And Leadership - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Douglas EbyPeggy Orenstein noted in her book "School Girls.." that, although they may now have more role models for high achievement, and apparently fewer barriers to equality, girls are still part of a very hierarchical society. Power is often seen as "who is higher up" - and for women, that has ...
Views: 1064 - For Push Button Success, Read this… - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI know you want it… The automated way to get more customers, clients, recruits, with minimal input from you… You want to set up this machine and see them coming in over and over and over again with no more work from you… And yes, it can happen but you will always work the ...
Views: 1063 - How to Make the Most out of Your Core Group - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from David NourWithin each organization is a core group that is primarily responsible for the success of that organization. That core group might be a working team, an executive committee, or a board of directors. Or it could be an unofficial grouping of people from all three categories, usually consisting ...
Views: 1063 - What Qualities Represent a Great Leader? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Theodore HendersonIt's popular to believe that a cigar-chewing, crew-cut, fire-breathing son-of-a-gun, gets the most out of people and is the prototype of a great leader. You do occasionally find instances of this but let's take a moment and think of modern US history from WWII forward. Does this description fit ...
Views: 1063 - When You Should Promote From Within And When You Should Hire From Outside The Company - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Anne WarfieldTheir company was on the rise. They had gone from $50 million in sales to $250 million in just 10 years. They had a softball team, a family picnic every year, and a Christmas party that was so loved by everyone that groups of people would get blocks of rooms and stay the night to party together. ...
Views: 1063(7 votes) - Natural Horsemanship - Why I turned to it! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Ruth Bleakley-Thiessen"You can do nothing that I can't do. I can do things that you can't do. Together we can do great things." Mother Teresa Horses have always been my favourite animals. As a little girl I dreamt at night about horses. There were always three of them together - a jet black one, a snowy white one ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Neuroscience of Leadership and Change: Embracing the Millennium of the Mind - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Valencia RayLeadership and personal development can be most effectively integrated into corporate and entrepreneurial training programs when approached through the gateway of neuroscience and brain research. It is our amazing brain that allows us to engage conscious reasoning, choice, and to imagine ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - ***Navigating Change and Adversity - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Embrace change" is a useless platitude mouthed by managers or motivational speakers who have not thought through its full implications — or they are masochists who enjoy suffering. Changes that bring new opportunities or propel us forward are easy to embrace. But many changes look quite ...
Views: 1061 - Creating a new inspiring mood - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Anne WarfieldLeonardo da Vinci said “some times genius does best when it works the least.” Now I don’t think he meant we should all hit the mall or park and just hope work happens. Nor did he mean we should slop through our work. Instead I believe he meant that often the best ideas and inspirations ...
Views: 1061(5 votes) - That was a Decision, Really? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Margaret MeloniTom was not surprised when Jacob and Marilyn asked for a private meeting with him. He had a hunch that some of the team was displeased with him. He thought of Jacob and Marilyn as ‘unofficial’ team leaders. They seemed to be the two people who his team members looked to for professional ...
Views: 1061 - Where Are You Coming From? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Margaret MeloniHave you ever looked at someone and thought, “I have no clue what this person is talking about.” Maybe you even have specifically thought, “Where is this person coming from?” You were not questioning their place of origin. What you were questioning was their perspective. If you occasionally ...
Views: 1061 - Step 7 to Your Success - The IMAGE Success System Review - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Monica Molstad BareshThe final step to your success is #7 - Recap and Review. While this isn't in the IMAGE acronym, it is an important part of the system. Without an overview of the entire flow, we can't see if it is working. There really needs to be a Return On Investment “ROI” when trying to accomplish anything, ...
Views: 1060 - Three Leadership Keys to Sustainability - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffLeadership is complex and exponentially evolving. There are many rules but there is no guarantee that they all work or whether one will work in circumstance A but not B. However, you cannot afford to negate the so-called rules of leadership – or can you? In discussions about the qualities of ...
Views: 1059 - 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: 1059 - Utilizing Leadership Philosophy To Achieve Greatness - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Chris D'CruzLeadership philosophy will surely lead you in achieving greatness. Utilizing the philosophies learned in being a good and effective leader will bring forth greater success. The methods and techniques applied in becoming a leader will aid you in scaling to greater heights. Leadership entails ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - How to Be a Mentor (Without Ever Meeting Your Mentee) by Writing a Book - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2021 from Genevieve GeorgetAs a general rule, we think of mentorship as being most valuable to the mentee; after all, it’s a more personal and intimate tool that can be used to move forward in pretty much any industry, business, or new skill set. It offers a way to learn not only from someone else’s success, but also from ...
Views: 1058 - Leaders Recognize That Leading is A Gift - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Vernon MyersLeadership is a privilege reserved for those who are ready for the awesome responsibility of training, developing, mentoring, guiding, and correcting the people who are under their charge. The task of leadership offers long hours, lots of hard work, frustration, setbacks, and ...
Views: 1058(2 votes) - Light Their Fires - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from William CottringerLIGHT THEIR FIRES by William Cottringer Knowing how to motivate employees is an important part of any supervisor’s toolbox. Fortunately you don’t have to be a psychologist to be an effective motivator. All you have to do is apply practical people principles in a common sense way. Below ...
Views: 1058 - ***Technomanagement: A Deadly Mix of Bureaucracy and Technology - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The practice of management is badly misunderstood by management scientists who confuse thinking with merely being logical." — Ted Levitt, Thinking About Management Far too many organizations are ruled by bureaucrats and technocrats either in management or staff support roles. One of their ...
Views: 1057 - How You Should Respond to Defeat and Failure - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Andreas JonesNo leader wants to experience crushing failure. That’s understandable. But the psychological apprehension we have towards the idea that our best efforts might lead to stinging defeat has blinded us to the concept of defeat stewardship as well as the necessity of embracing ...
Views: 1057 - Leaders - 10 Ways To Motivate People Who Work For You - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan Matthews1. Be motivated yourself ( or, at least, look motivated ). Don't go around moaning and complaining, set an example to others by taking a positive and energetic approach to whatever you do. 2. Praise people at every opportunity. Look for reasons to tell them how well they're doing. 3. ...
Views: 1057(2 votes) - Leaders Know Value - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Mark RowlandFIVE MINUTE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP™ An Investment in Higher Achievement PREPAREDNESS • Prepare and take action to be uninterrupted for just five minutes • Close your eyes. Pause. Take three, deep, slow breathes, while you clear your mind of everything else. (Really…it makes a ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Leadership Philosophy – How To Attain Good Leadership Styles - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Chris D'CruzLeadership philosophy can be defined differently by different people depending on how they perceive it. Several countries or communities view leadership in varying perspectives, therefore leaders apply leadership style they believe is most appropriate for leading their people. Several forces ...
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