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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- Do You Dare to go Down the Rabbit Hole? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Virginia WildI absolutely enjoy watching movies that are filled with hidden hints about making your dreams come true. Such phrases like… “The impossible is possible if you believe”, “You can achieve anything that you set your mind to”, “If you truly believe, it will happen” or “You always have a choice”. ...
Views: 1299(7 votes) - Pull-Style Leadership: The Key to Getting Big Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris WilliamsIs EVERY member of your team contributing SIGIFICANTLY to your strategic goals? By EVERY member of your team, I mean EVERY member, including front-line talent that you pay by the hour. By significantly, I mean directly to your bottom-line in the form of tens of thousands to millions of dollars ...
Views: 3525(8 votes) - Five Reasons to Read More Biographies - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Angie ThompsonMark Twain wrote, "The man who does not read good books is no better than the man who can`t." Walt Disney said, "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate`s loot on Treasure Island." And, more recently, Theodore Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) taught us, "The more that you read, the ...
Views: 956(9 votes) - What Do You See? - How Your Vision Drastically Affects Your Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Angie ThompsonWhile I`ve never worn any sort of corrective lenses, at my age, I am becoming increasingly more aware of my vision. Things that were once perfectly clear are now sometimes hazy. I once took my vision for granted; now it is becoming harder to do so. (Before you all give me the name of your ...
Views: 800(8 votes) - Best Strategies to goal setting process! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Majlinda PrikuSMART goal setting should be an individual process, but the manager inevitably takes an active role in guiding and supporting their team members through the process. Here are a few important steps to a successful smart goal setting process: 1.Take the time to describe and clarify ...
Views: 1013(6 votes) - Take Control of your Project with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Mark ReedLast month we began discussing the tasks associated with "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" Phase One - Concept and Feasibility: • Project Customer Definition • Functional Team Review • Kick-off Meeting • Communication Plan • Objective Definition This month we will begin ...
Views: 1305(5 votes) - Timeless Wisdom For Modern Leaders - Lead With Meaningful Goals - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from Per WinbladKing Solomon, universally acknowledged as one of the world's wisest leaders, applied leadership principles that are as relevant and powerful today as they were in biblical times. This article examines the importance of developing meaningful goals. When all are pulling in the same direction at ...
Views: 885(5 votes) - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You Most. - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from William CottringerWhat You Don't Know Can Hurt You Most. by Bill Cottringer “There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.” ~ Russian Proverb. What you don't know about a situation is what usually results in not feeling good about things, especially about the gap between where ...
Views: 3911(6 votes) - Simple Communication Strategies for Business Leaders - 3 Steps to Changing Undesirable Behaviors - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Skip WeismanIn a recent leadership workshop participants were asked to share all the things their peers, subordinates and bosses do that drive them crazy and make their jobs more difficult. Two full flip-chart pages were filled. Next, the same group of participants was asked to identify the things they ...
Views: 3412(7 votes) - Are You Prepared to Deliver Your Halftime Speech? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Chris Williams“Where there is no leadership the people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”- Proverbs 11:14 It’s hard to believe five months of 2010 are already history. As we approach the halfway point in one of the most unique times ever to do business, what message will you deliver ...
Views: 2177(8 votes) - Leading with Presence - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Angela SmytheLeaders are a key element of any successful organisation or business, without effective and engaging leaders in place a company built on people will lack direction and be unable to fulfil their objectives. The trouble with leadership is that not every leader knows how to act when they are ...
Views: 2322(5 votes) - The Leader As Crucible - A New Magnetic Way To Lead - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Zoe RouthLeading can be difficult and painful – hence the notion of 'crucible' experiences: an event that was challenging or even harrowing acts as a transformational experience, much like a crucible provides a container for huge temperatures that initiate a re-structure of its contents. Leaders too ...
Views: 1420(5 votes) - Becoming a Change Agent - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Michael WashAn Image of a Change Agent - by Michael Wash The questions that this paper begin to address are the following: - What are the appropriate development experiences for me as a change agent? - Where do the experiences that are available now fit? How do they link together? - Is there an ...
Views: 3499(5 votes) - Most Companies Get Leadership Wrong - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Michael BeckMost companies take a good approach to developing leaders, but generally miss the point. There's a lot of emphasis placed on good decision making, effective communication, and team building. And all those are important, but don't address what matters most. When you get right down to it, the ...
Views: 2332(10 votes) - Ideal Isn't Ideal - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Marnie GreenPersonally and professionally many of us have been content with the status quo. And it's worked for us. I know you are saying, "Hey wait! I'm innovative!" and you probably are in many ways. Still, we are now presented with opportunities to reinvent our world like never before. Let's take a look ...
Views: 1633(5 votes) - The Difference Between "Looking" and "Being" - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Jeremiah CarstarphenI have always worked out at the gym, so I always looked healthy, but it was not until I had a mini-stroke at the age of thirty-four that I started to live a healthier lifestyle. I am a naturally small guy, so I would always overeat to try to gain muscle mass. I remember years ago when I got ...
Views: 1262(3 votes) - The Myth of Re-Inventing Yourself? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Tom HauptThe Myth of Re-Inventing Yourself? Posted by Tom in Empowering, Goals, Inspirational, Leadership, Vision, Winning Strategies on May 17th, 2010 | 3 responses Have you ever thought about who you would be if you picked up and moved to another city, state or country, and were guaranteed never to ...
Views: 1575(5 votes) - How to Influence Employees to Get Things Done Correctly on Time Without Using Positional Authority - by Submitted on May 29, 2010 from Tony KubicaCan you achieve results without authority? The simple answer is yes. The challenge is how to do it. Each of us have a limited amount of authority. And the positional authority that comes with our title enables us to have some influence, but far less than what is required to get the ...
Views: 1352(3 votes) - Leadership can be an unpopular business - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Leadership can be an unpopular business. The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.” Tony Blair (former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) The above quote from Tony Blair led me to the theme for this week’s edition. Throughout my career in leadership ...
Views: 4177(4 votes) - 5 Things I Believe about Leadership - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Billy ArcementThere are a myriad of characteristics attributed to great leaders in the literature on leadership. I’ve chosen five that are critical for everyone seeking to lead. Not fully appreciating or understanding the ramifications of not following these ideas can lead to misery for a leader. How do you ...
Views: 2530(4 votes) - Build Great Habits (And Bust Some Bad Ones) - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Dave NealBest-selling author, John Grisham, was a practicing defense lawyer in 1984 when he began writing his first novel, A Time to Kill. Because his job demanded 60 to 70-hour weeks, he came to work several hours early for three years to work on the book. Some mornings it was the last thing he wanted ...
Views: 1522(3 votes) - Business Leadership: Gaining Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Willie HortonOne of the most important elements of ongoing business success is gaining and maintaining competitive advantage. Lots of businesses talk about it, lots of businesses strive for it, but very few businesses really understand it. Put simply, competitive advantage means being different – not just ...
Views: 2195(18 votes) - Succession Planning: How to Meet Future Talent Needs - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Tony KubicaMany leaders believe succession planning is just a replacement strategy. They think of it as another exercise, a means to an end or a human resources task. They couldn't be more wrong! Succession planning is a talent and organizational improvement initiative that enables your business or ...
Views: 2377(3 votes) - The Biggest Mistake Sales Managers Make - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ralph Burns“I’m swamped right now” “I’m way too busy to do that” “I’ll need to call you back, I’m way behind right now”… Does this sound like you? If you’re like me, there is a HUGE tendency for sales managers to get bogged down in far too many administrative duties, conference calls, ...
Views: 2052(2 votes) - If You are a Leader, are You a Peacemaker? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Ian VickersCertainly, the word "peace" evokes good feelings. It's a concept everyone would favor, right? Logic tells us that anyone with common sense would say, "I am for Peace," and every half wit would say, "I am against Peace." What you hear the word "peace," what do you think? Does it conjure up ...
Views: 1022(6 votes) - Honesty Speaks Loudly in Many Languages - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Ian VickersLately I've been thinking about the leadership characteristic of integrity. Several years ago, I worked for a leader who lived out that quality. In fact, if you looked up the word "integrity" in the dictionary, I think you'll see his face posted next to the word. It was great working with a ...
Views: 813(3 votes) - The Five Lessons of the Eraser - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Angie ThompsonEric was busy building his career - and it was going well. Even though things were going well, he was always glad to talk to his long-time mentor, Jan. Jan had been one of Eric`s college instructors, and they had remained in touch throughout his career. Jan was going to be in Eric`s town ...
Views: 1975(2 votes) - The Walls are Talking - Stress, Passion and High Performance - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Angie ThompsonIf you don`t know me, I`m the office of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. I`ve not always been an office - in fact for the first 47 years of my life I was, well, a house. I had kids and grandparents roaming my wooden floors. I`ve heard laughter and seen tears. Frankly, I thought I`d seen it ...
Views: 880(2 votes) - Seven Key Actions to Greater Personal and Professional Development - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Angie Thompson"What did you learn today?" It`s a question that sounds familiar to most of us. You were likely asked it when you were a kid. And, if you are a parent, you`ve probably asked it of your kids too. But when was the last time you asked it of yourself? "What did I learn today?" If you ...
Views: 801(2 votes) - Qualities of the ultimate leader - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather BuckleyWhether it’s a trainer, teacher, parent, politician or manager, great leaders are hard to come by. That said, being a great leader isn’t something that is unreachable; I believe that the very best and most memorable leaders amongst us should aim to have the following five qualities. ...
Views: 3922(6 votes) - Five Powers of Coaching - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Angie ThompsonSpiderman, Wonder Woman and Superman all had super powers; they had special skills that allowed them to be super heroes. They had great powers given to them at birth that made them special. Generally speaking, they didn`t have to develop those powers, they just had them. We too were born with ...
Views: 916(5 votes) - Seven Leadership Lessons from Great Basketball Coaches - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Angie ThompsonThe first thing I remember purchasing with my own money that I earned was a basketball. Basketball GymAs a boy, when I wasn`t working on the farm, often I was shooting baskets. While my high school career stalled for a variety of reasons (being small, 5`9", and having mononucleosis as a ...
Views: 1001(4 votes) - Are You Living Life Like an Olympian? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Angie ThompsonI love the Olympics. I love the athleticism and the story lines and the preparation and the inspiring moments and the psychology and the history ... and so much more. Olympic Torch - As I`ve talked with people during the Games, I`ve found that even people who generally aren`t sports fans ...
Views: 909(4 votes) - Creating Results Out of Thin Air - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Angie ThompsonMagic WandThere are tools, seminars, books, CD`s, teleseminar, webinars and workshops (and more) to help you learn and improve in any area of your life. I should know, I have bought and attended many of them, and sold a great number of them as well. This article isn`t meant dissuade you from ...
Views: 1071(3 votes) - Seven Ways to Nurture Business Relationships - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Angie ThompsonEarly in my consulting career I started telling people the consulting business is a relationship business. I was right, just a little short sighted. Actually all business is a relationship business. All work is a relationship business. All leadership is a relationship business. And ...
Views: 4422(3 votes) - How Do I Know the Right Way? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Barbara AlexanderSometimes it feels like we are speaking a completely different language... even when we think we understand each other! A woman asked me to help her with her horse the other day. She was new to horses and so excited to be learning about her own energy and how she and her horse could have a ...
Views: 2162(3 votes) - Building Better Teams - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Craig NathansonWhy many teams don’t work well together Have you ever wondered why the team that you were on didn’t work very well together? Many teams originally were set up to fail. In sports, you build teams from individuals with best achievements. In business, we hear many times, the sports analogy ...
Views: 2135(3 votes) - The One Resonant Note You Need - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Zoe RouthI am a huge fan of Tudor England. Who knew a bunch of stinky, violent, and paranoid 500 year old wanna-be royals could be so compelling? And yet they hold a secret for manifestation and leadership. It's in the rawness of the stories we find some fundamental truths. King Henry VIII ...
Views: 1553(3 votes) - The Value of a Teacher - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sherrie Hatfield“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” — Albert Einstein I want to talk about my relationship with my friend and teacher, Robert Rabbin. It is an especially unique relationship in that a couple of years before I met him, I had sworn off ...
Views: 3278(4 votes) - Seven Steps to Make Live Virtual Training Highly Interactive - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Susan CullenPeople can initially be concerned that live virtual training cannot be as interactive as the traditional face-to-face approach, but this isn’t necessarily true. The key is to design your program well by constantly keeping it moving and keeping participants engaged. Some ways to do this ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Priority Lists for Leaders - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Zoe RouthHave you got a to-do list? Or maybe five of them? (one for work, one for home, one for projects, that pile of mail, all those emails...) As leaders we can get very bogged down in crap that sucks our energy and time, before we ever do anything meaningful. So here is my quick list for you to ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - The Essence of Leadership - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Willie HortonWe’re all called upon to be leaders – if you have children, people reporting to you at work, friends who confide in you – leadership is required of you. You mightn’t call it that, but that is what it is. Above all, we’re called upon to lead our own lives. Yes, we’re called upon to be leaders ...
Views: 1629(3 votes) - Take Control of your Project with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Mark ReedLast month we discussed the difference between a "Business" Lifecycle and a "Project Management" lifecycle and working with the theory that every project is a project within another project; the only project we are responsible and accountable for is our assigned piece of the bigger project. This ...
Views: 2714(3 votes) - Spiritual Numerology Life Path Period – Master Number 22 – A Rare Find - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbIn numerology, a tradition bound by spiritual evidence—the relationship between numbers and living things, all of us have three cycles, or Life Path Periods in our lifetime. To determine a person's three Life Path Periods, one simply needs a person's date of birth. Furthermore, if someone's 3rd ...
Views: 11718(10 votes) - Patience leads to successful leadership - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Debra Slover“Patience is necessary, and one cannot reap immediately where one has sown.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard So many people equate successful leadership as the act of achieving results. Having patience can help you achieve results because it is the ability to tolerate frustration that can come about ...
Views: 10514(8 votes) - Dare to Dream: an excerpt from Oracle of the Obvious: Secrets to Common Sense Leadership by Ray Jorgensen, Ph.D and Dena Hurst, Ph.D - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raymond JorgensenYou must give birth to your images. They are the future waiting to be born. Fear not the strangeness that you feel. The future must enter you long before it happens. Just wait for the birth, for the hour of new clarity. (Ranier Maria Rilke) The real work of leaders—the single most ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - Communication Is The Difference Between Winning and Losing - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raj GavurlaThe ability to communicate with a focus plays a vital role. Regardless of our occupation, the individuals who excel in a specific field and are able to communicate this knowledge to benefit others and themselves always win. Be attentive to your presence, voice, body language, eye contact, and ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Don’t Read This…Unless You Want To Have A Really Good Sales Meeting - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ralph BurnsWe’ve all sat through God-awful boring sales meetings right? Not exactly a good time, as I’m sure you’d agree… Has the thought ever occurred to you that your sales reps might feel like this almost every time you call a sales meeting? “Positively absurd” you say! Well, if you are one of the ...
Views: 2004(1 vote) - Are You A Living Leader? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alexandria JoyAccording to ABS research around a quarter of all employed people go to work feeling unappreciated and considering leaving their employer. Why? Because they feel unappreciated or no longer valued and like they aren’t making a difference. Sobering facts huh. Even more concerning is the fact that ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Communicating Your True Self - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Debra SloverWhen I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say. - Abraham Lincoln Communication is more than an exchange of words, symbols, or body language. It is an exchange of emotional energy. There ...
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