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Views: 247 - Corporate Storytelling - Brain Science & The Story Theater Method - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonWhy do you think Malcolm Gladwell is so successful? All three of his books, The Tipping Point, Blink and most recently Outliers – The Story of Success, are best sellers. The answer lies in the subtitle of his most recent book, The Story of Success. Malcolm is a synthesizer, a pattern ...
Views: 2404 - Corporate Storytelling - Tips for Telling a Great Story - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonYou can give a presentation that’s a dazzling display of information and your vast intellectual knowledge, but when all is said and done, people remember the stories. Why do people remember stories but no other information? Studies about how adults learn show that memory is formed when a ...
Views: 1632 - Corporate Storytelling in Business - Third Party Storytelling Tips - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonHow to Make a Third Person Story Personal I always advise my coaching clients to use personal stories whenever possible. Personal stories establish credibility by letting your listener know that your wisdom comes from your life experience, rather than from reading the latest book. Personal ...
Views: 4001 - Could innocent blog comments amount to defamation? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Joanna OakeyBusinesses using social media need to closely monitor what they, and their employees, are saying about others to ensure you aren’t in the firing line of our defamation laws. In this article, we provide an outline of what constitutes defamation in Australia, and what you need to be careful ...
Views: 971 - Could You Be More Effective? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Steve MeisenheimerA man was hired to paint the stripes down the middle of Main Street. The boss issued him a can of paint and a paintbrush and checked up on him after an hour and he noticed he was making reasonable progress. When the boss visited him at lunchtime, he saw that progress had slowed dramatically. ...
Views: 1238 - Courageous Conversations - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Ingrid Martine1. Interrogate Reality 2. Tackle the Tough Stuff 3. Invite Learning 4. Enrich Relationships Here’s a BELIEF from which you can lead as a leader, manager, be it in corporate America or in the privacy of your home: “Conversations can either enable you and increase your capacity for ...
Views: 1600 - Courageous Leadership – 5 Steps to Survive Uncertain Times - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2007 from Michael McFaddenIn this era of intense competition, rapid change, and overwhelming complexity it can be a dog eat dog world. It is the survival of the fittest. Simply put, you either come correct or stay at home! What do you do when you feel like you can’t run with the “big dogs;” and staying on the porch is ...
Views: 982 - Creating a Balanced Reading Die - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Angie ThompsonSince at least 1894, the US Department of Agriculture has created guidelines and models for creating a balanced diet. With each iteration of their recommendations the dietary experts try to give us an easy-to-use guideline for eating in a healthy and well balanced way. This is a useful practice ...
Views: 563 - Creating a New Standard of Excellence – Six Things You Can Do - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryRecognizing that the time had come to replace our hot water heater, my wife called our plumber to schedule an appointment. She placed the call at about 11 a.m. When the agent asked, “Would you be available between one and three?” Lori asked, “Which day?” The agent replied “Today of ...
Views: 1054 - Creating a Reputation for Honesty as a Leader- Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from John CameronHow many of you spend one hour or more in meetings each week? Two hours? Three hours? Four hours? More. How many of you have been in meetings that start late? Ten minutes late? Fifteen minutes late? How do you feel when that happens? What does it say when someone schedules a meeting and ...
Views: 997 - Creating a Reputation for Honesty as a Leader- Part 3 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from John CameronBarry came into my office and sat down in the chair. Barry was the last holdout. I needed Barry. He was the loyal leader of the opposition. He was a supervisor and his team produced. I knew, absolutely knew that we could break records and in this economy if I could get Barry to understand ...
Views: 1002 - Creating Champions – Be a Leader – The Power of Example - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Betska K-BurrCreating Champions – Be a Leader – The Power of Example (continued) This blog article is a continuation of my last blog on the many hats of a Leader. 7) Trainer: A Leader is a trainer. Give all of your people the opportunity to learn. Some will need encouragement; others will take ...
Views: 1131 - Creating Champions – Passport to the 21st Century - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Betska K-BurrA satisfied, motivated team of employees and distributors all working towards a common goal of company growth and profits will energize the organization for financial and spiritual success. Over the next several blog articles we’ll be featuring the details of these ten absolutely critical ...
Views: 1098 - Creating Legendary Leadership With The Enneagram - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Nicola BuntingMany of you will know that I am passionate about how the Enneagram creates extraordinary self-awareness as a way to transform your life and your work in endless positive directions. It's an incredibly dynamic and profound personality profiling framework that shows how your orientation to ...
Views: 2227 - Creating Moments That Matter - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Angie ThompsonWhen you think back over your life and the strongest relationships in it, you will quickly find moments that played a big part in those relationships becoming what they became. While this might very well be true for your relationship with your spouse or a romantic relationship, it is just as ...
Views: 1032 - Crisis Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2014 from Roger IngbretsenIn our complex and ever evolving world, another crisis is just around the corner. Just turn on the news and witness much of the “breaking news” within local state and federal governments and in the private sector business community. Crisis leadership consists of leadership skills and techniques ...
Views: 1179 - CRISIS: A Recipe for Good Team work - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Arun RaoIn her remarkable book , A Paradise Built in Hell, author Rebecca Solnit describes how in the aftermath of natural and man-made disasters — such as the one that unfolded in Fukushima, Japan — human beings tend to respond by banding together, not tearing apart. Often witnessed the same truth ...
Views: 2045 - Critical Thinking for Problem Solving - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardYou can be much surer of a gratifying result when you utilize critical thinking methods to fix issues in your individual or business life. Critical thinking assists you to discard biases, beliefs and predispositions and declarations that are tossed at us through media outlets and make sense of ...
Views: 2076 - Customer Loyalty is a Relationship Business - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Susan CullenWhen it comes to maintaining loyal customers, one simple fact never changes: It's all about the relationship you have with them. They already know all about your company's products and services - and they've already become your customer. But in today's day and age, competition for that same ...
Views: 1217 - Customer Satisfaction as a Management Tool - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Robert (Bob) CannonIn business, we generally measure customer satisfaction by our sales or market share. It seems fairly obvious that if a customer doesn¡¦t like what we have to offer, why would they buy our product or service? In a sense, hospitals are in the same boat. If a patient isn¡¦t happy with how they ...
Views: 1024 - Daddy Knows Best - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Christina ParkerWhen you are leading a business, it is easy to join the ranks of the overwhelmed. You start the day with good intentions to grow the business and attend to your personal obligations, but at day's end, you may find you have accomplished very little. Growing up, I always remember my father ...
Views: 871 - DE&I: Ethical hiring practices that benefit everyone! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2023 from Denise DudleyDE&I: Ethical hiring practices that benefit everyone! DE&I. Diversity, equity, and inclusion. You’ve undoubtedly heard a lot about it, and it’s more than likely your organization publicly embraces these values. But have you ever stopped to think about what each of these words mean in the ...
Views: 385 - De-Risking Through Adjacency Opportunities - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Susan bagyuraRecently I wrote an article entitled “Have The Habits of Highly Effective Leaders Changed?” in which I set forth the 6 new habits of highly effective leaders as described in the book The Elastic Enterprise. The 6th new habit is called de-risking and it’s where the new leader responds to the ...
Views: 1370 - Decision Making - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Barbara StennesDecision making plays a significant role in an organization’s success. The ability to synthesize information and make decisions is arguably a good manager’s most important skill. Conversely, procrastination and indecisive management are hazardous for an organization. Why is it difficult to make ...
Views: 1244 - Decision-Making is a Serious and Growing Problem - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2005 from Robert (Bob) CannonDecision-making is an age old problem. Eve took advice from a snake. Julius Ceasar took advice from a council of advisors even though they later stabbed him in the back. Kings, presidents and leaders of all types struggle with making good decisions. The 2004-2005 Teradata Report on Enterprise ...
Views: 1213 - Decision-Making Tips from an Expert Personal Coach - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMaking a decision is regarded as one of the most difficult things all of us have to do every single day of our lives. It is also one act that defines an individual who has a role of a leader. Although it is given that managers and company leaders are the ones who should make huge decisions, not ...
Views: 1568 - Defining Leadership, What Exactly Is It? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Ben SimontonMost attempts to define leadership refer to one or more characteristics of a leader or to an action that a leader takes, such as providing a vision, getting things done through people, or challenging the status quo. Problematically, these are mere descriptions, not definitions. The ...
Views: 1464 - Definition: Leadership Skills Training - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerLeadership training is of paramount importance to those who aspire to be good leaders and stand tall among others. Leadership training improves communication skills and other qualities that are key to becoming a successful and confident leader. Effective leadership training also entails helping ...
Views: 1374 - Definition: Training Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAny leadership development training should take into account some of the basic facts, which ought to be made available to the individual concerned for developing his leadership skill and techniques. The training or program must adequately deal with deliberations on leadership, and not limit the ...
Views: 978 - Delegating - Only Do what Only you Can do - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Liz CassidySeveral of my coaching clients have requested support with either time management or work life balance When we have a discovery conversation on their challenge there is generally much more to discuss on the topic of insufficient delegation. They're keeping excessive responsibilities, ...
Views: 4108 - Delegation: The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Billy ArcementSmart managers look for ways to free time in order to get more done each day. Sometimes managers forget one of the best ways is to delegate. Letting others do what we feel only we have the ability to do is sometimes difficult. But to function at your greatest capacity, learn to let go. Start ...
Views: 1411 - Delisi Friday – Analyzing Your Marketing Strategies for the Year - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2019 from Michael CowenIn this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen sits down with his in-house Director of Marketing and Business Development, Delisi Friday, for another Table Talk episode. This show focuses specifically on an inside look at what they’re doing to market their law firm, why it’s important to ...
Views: 605 - Dependability - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mark BlackDependability is crucial to effective leadership. As a student leader, you will always be learning new things. No matter what your experience has been so far, you still have lot’s to learn and you’re going to make mistakes. That’s ok. People will forgive you almost any fault ...
Views: 2103 - Desktop Versus a Laptop Computer - by Submitted on May 31, 2021 from Shubham SardaA desktop computer is a personal computer designed for regular use, that may not have a touch screen, a keyboard, and a mouse connected to it. A laptop computer, on the other hand, is a portable personal computer designed especially for use with wireless networks. A desktop computer is the most ...
Views: 760 - Detailed Indian Politics News - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Nikita VermaMany things are happening in India which is being captured by India news. News provides information about many things like Indian politics news, sports, natural disaster, entertainment, and many other events. With the various news channels you can easily get updated with all types of news. It is ...
Views: 576 - 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: 1643 - Developing a Growth Mindset Habit to be an Elite Leader - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Barbara Seifert Ph. D.As a leader, it’s important to have good habits that will make you an effective leader, one that your people need and want to follow. One habit to nurture is that of having a growth mindset. A growth mindset is when you are open to changes and challenges, and work to develop the skills and ...
Views: 716 - Developing a Positive Culture - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Kieran RevellDeveloping a Positive Workplace Culture Wisdom represents the accumulated knowledge from life’s lessons, when we choose to see, hear and remember everything which impacts positively upon us in every aspect of our lives How amazing would it be if every place you worked had a positive ...
Views: 1161 - Developing World Class Organizations - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Dr Adalat KhanWhen rules of a game change the player’s strategies and actions must also change so as to win in that game. The same goes for business. On the eve of the 21st century the nature of doing business has tremendously changed. Global competition, characteriest by networks that bind countries, the ...
Views: 9449 - Did You Micromanage Someone Today? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Jo MillerI recently met with a manager who is transitioning into a new role (fantastic!!) and is training her replacement. We were discussion the difficulties of handing over her work to the new hire, so just for fun I role-played how delegation usually works: Step 1... DELEGATE: Give them a ...
Views: 638 - Different leadership styles famous leaders use to affect change - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Chris D'CruzLeadership calls for a lot of commitment and strategy if one is to make a positive impact on the targeted group of people. There are various leadership styles which are unique to define and understand the different kinds of leadership traits in famous leaders. The styles are composed of varying ...
Views: 2733 - Differentiation-based Leadership: Three Questions That Every Leader Must Ask. - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Michel NerayThe more competition you face, the greater the need to highlight the differentiation -- the unique advantage of your product or service -- in order to succeed in the marketplace. Differentiation-based leadership places the onus of grasping, defining and communicating that differentiation on the ...
Views: 1200 - Digital & Traditional Marketing Strategies for Banks & Credit Unions - A 21st Century Guide - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Marketing StrategizersA large segment of consumers has resorted to managing their busy lives using digital means. They are constantly looking for ways to make their lives easier. It is no wonder that financial institutions have been revolutionized considerably over the years, and these sectors have integrated digital ...
Views: 802 - Dilemmas of Being in Business #3: Seeing the Big Picture - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Rosie KuhnI can’t tell you the number of times over that past few weeks that I’ve heard the term seeing the big picture. I pay attention when something is said two or more times; there’s something to be mined for myself and perhaps for others. Seeing the Big Picture; what the heck does that mean? What ...
Views: 1384 - Dilemmas of Being in Business #4: Growing Pains - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Rosie KuhnA client of mine, Hui Zhong, called me yesterday somewhat distressed. She is in product management as an information analyzer for an international corporation headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA. A few months ago Hui Zhong, pronounced hoy-zong, began reading a book by Robin Sharma – The ...
Views: 1472 - Directing With Respect: 3 Tips to Avoid Micromanaging - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Mike Henry Sr.To managers and employees alike, micromanage is a dreaded word. It is defined in the dictionary as, “to manage or control with excessive attention to minor details.” Most popular management and leadership books suggest that micromanaging should be avoided at all costs – as a matter of fact, ...
Views: 1576 - Disarming and Diffusing the Doomsayers - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanSurely you have met them. I had in my office one guy who always seemed to know what is going to happen in the future for our company, our promotions, the market in which we operated, the fate of the government along with inflation rates. A wise guy you may call him but personally I felt ...
Views: 1129 - Discover Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Kieran RevellWhen your life is meaningful, fulfilling and purposeful you carry in your heart the passion to create something extraordinary for others and for yourself Wouldn’t the world be a great place if we all discovered happiness! What if we had the opportunity to find our purpose in life? Imagine ...
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