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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- Discovering Your Natural Leadership Ability - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2021 from Denise DudleyHave you ever organized a birthday party for your six-year-old, served as beer pong captain for your fraternity, taken charge of a department meeting at work, or headed up a sub-committee for the annual Halloween parade in your hometown? If so, then call it what you want, but technically, you’ve ...
Views: 634 - 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 - Do Coaches Need Good Leadership Skills? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Gregory CoveyDoes a coach need good leadership skills? Do they need to know more about the sport than their competitor? Do they need to have more talented players than their competitor? I suppose if a coach had all three they would be more likely to be successful, but if I had my choice of the three ...
Views: 1106 - DO DARE TO THINK BIG - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Dileep TiwariThought is the magnetic force. It attracts the opportunity in the form of conditions, circumstances, luck, resources and people to realize what one wants in life. Whatever you are in your present life is because of your thoughts and what you will become in future depends on where your thoughts ...
Views: 1328 - Do I Need A Charlotte DUI Attorney? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Dweyn ChaffuerYou were found guilty of a DUI offence. What will you do? Of course, you cannot just ran away from the damages that you have done especially if there are numbers of fatalities involve in the accident. Do you know that drunk under the influence is already considered as a criminal act because you ...
Views: 1146 - Do You Ask Compelling Questions? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2014 from Rand GolletzStrategy is an approach to managerial leadership – both a state of mind and a bias for relevant action. It's not merely a process to create plans. The days are gone during which attention to strategy could be episodic. At one time, even strongly managed and adroitly led organizations created ...
Views: 1304 - Do You Have a Broken Heart and an Empty Wallet? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Mitch TublinIn the time of your life, have you set out on a course for a specific journey and embraced the concepts, the mission, the practices so fully it became part of who you are? Some broad examples are Six Sigma, on demand no – inventory, self employment, classical music, a successful network ...
Views: 1268 - Do You Have an Angry Coach? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Loren FogelmanNo two coaches are alike. There is the good, the bad and everything in between. It takes more than knowledge, skills and experience to coach effectively. A coach’s style develops with time. Some are excellent at motivating their athletes. And others can turn into an athlete’s worst nightmare. ...
Views: 1486 - Do You Have the Right Fit? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Colleen CrookAs a women steps into a leadership role, assumes more responsibility in a business, or is on the cusp of doing her own thing, she looks for role models on how to proceed. Often those models are from a masculine standpoint. Even when embracing this masculine energy, there is a not a ‘quite right ...
Views: 497 - Do You Have What it Takes to Lead with Integrity? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Pamela TuftsI have been studying leadership and qualities of great leaders for some time now. I plan to write short essays on each quality as it comes to mind. I admire those who lead well and believe that is the greatest mark you can leave on your life’s footprint. The truth for me is that I will leave ...
Views: 504 - Do You Have What It Takes To Start Your Own Online Business? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Christopher HallIt takes a leader to start your own online business. Why? Because leaders must have a vision, and without a vision, there is no business. There are very few people that have the vision and leadership that a business takes. Think you can do it? Here are 4 levels of business visions – do you ...
Views: 662 - Do You Need a Ph.D. to Become a STEM Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Kevin XuLaunching a STEM-based company might seem intimidating if you don’t have an advanced degree in one of the corresponding fields. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) industries require extensive study and practice, and you need a strong background in these areas in order to run a ...
Views: 1627 - Do You Understand the Power of Your Voice? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Rand GolletzI talk to strangers all the time. Elevators, department stores, office buildings, Whole Foods and gas stations are some of my favorite places to engage people in conversation. I've actually met some really interesting people that way. I enjoy hearing people's "stories:" HOW they became WHO they ...
Views: 1298 - 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 - Do Your Employees Take Responsibility - by Getting FOUR employees to do the work of ONE is one of the easiest management jobs available, and one of the most common. No! That was not a typo.....Personal productivity is one of the most mismanaged areas within most organizations. Not because employees want to work at less than their ...
Views: 969 - Do your words promote or demote? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinAre you empowering others each time you speak? Have you noticed that whenever you talk to someone, the energy seems to fade away and the other person seems uninterested? Then after the interaction there is a feeling of sadness and your enthusiasm is simply gone. If these things happen, then it ...
Views: 935 - Does Being the Boss Mean You Get to Tell People What To do? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2014 from Brenda BenceIt’s 7:30 p.m. on a Thursday evening, and you’re still at the office preparing for a presentation you’ll make to top management early the next day. You have just hung up the phone after speaking with your spouse, and the annoyed voice on the other end of the line still rings in your ears. ...
Views: 921 - 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 - Does public speaking predict Vocational success? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Jacy PatrickMany Professional Speakers out-perform others in giving speeches or taking their stage. But does their public speaking predict their vocational success? Does it all come down to the power of the voice or possessing the authority over your own convictions, thoughts and opinions? Public speaking ...
Views: 1006 - Does your leadership reflect your intentions? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Susan FreemanThis month’s theme is about Intention as a leadership practice. I recently visited Bhutan, a fascinating, tiny country in Asia, just south of Tibet and north of India. Famous for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique architecture, Bhutan was closed to the West until the early 1960’s. ...
Views: 2001 - Don't Just DO Something, SIT There! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Ingrid MartineUn-Game Principle: Beware of driven behavior. Although valued in American culture, it’s not always the best course of action. I was on a radio show recently, and it was a complete bust for me. I’m not innocent in the matter. There are plenty of things I could have done differently. I ...
Views: 1056 - Don't Quit Too Soon! - by Some years back, Newsweek magazine ran a full-page ad that I thought was very good. The headline of the ad read, "Before You Quit, Read This," and the body of the ad went on to report:
"The first strategy of many who are faced with a problem is to quit. But a man who suffered such severe burns ...
Views: 1194 - Dr. Jack Thomas Discusses Innovations in Student Counseling Using AI - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2024 from Shubham VermaDr. Jack Thomas understands that the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of our lives has become increasingly prevalent, and the field of education is no exception. As colleges and universities grapple with rising student mental health concerns and limited counseling ...
Views: 152 - Dumb 'Brules' in Business That Make Everyone Bananas - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Alexandria JoyI get it. Companies need to have some rules, but ‘brules’, that’s what leaders need to question. Coined by Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley and author of The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, brules, otherwise known as ‘bullshit rules,’ is a term for limiting rules, largely unconscious, ...
Views: 1182 - Earn $200 per hour. Trainee Online Clairvoyant Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Rosemary Price75% of people say that they do not get any real job satisfaction from the work they do. They long to retire, they hate weekdays and long for weekends. They envy people who enjoy their work and they very much envy those who enjoy it and who get well paid for it. But why envy someone when you can ...
Views: 2229 - Earn the Respect of Others - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVThe Most Important Measure of Success Being respected by others is very important to each of us. A survey done by the Gallup organization found that the most prominent living Americans rated the respect of others as the most important measure of success in life. They worked very hard to earn ...
Views: 1052 - Earning the Respect of Others - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from cedric riceIt is essential for a leader to have the respect of his or her followers. Respect is the key ingredient in the effectiveness of a leader. The leader whose followers respect him will go beyond the call to accomplish whatever they need to accomplish to get the job done. Most people equate being ...
Views: 1631 - Educational Leadership Doctorate Programs can Change Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Sonu ParasharThe leadership doctoral program was developed to help meet the difficult learning challenges facing leaders as they enter and move via 21st century. In this leadership program, doctoral students advantage a greater learning and understanding of their own leadership strategic and skills vision ...
Views: 898 - Effective Leadership -- How To Improve Your People Skills - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Michael McFaddenContent may be king and knowledge may be power, but people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Many managers and supervisors who want to be effective leaders make the mistake of believing that because they are an expert on a subject that that makes them the boss. ...
Views: 986 - Effective Leadership: Power Shift - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Timothy ThomasPower is a commodity. There is a limited amount of it to go around. Therefore, I must clutch my power to my chest and never let a shred of it out of my grasp. Power is organic. Like life itself, it is limitless. Therefore, when I share power with others I lose nothing, and they gain ...
Views: 910 - Effective Leadership: Rejecting the Status Quo - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Timothy ThomasProcess. Routine. Habit. Status quo. When a true leader hears the words, "We've always done it this way," his or her fingers start to itch. The questions come fast and furious: "Why have we always done it this way?" "What's working in our process - and what's not?" "How can we do it ...
Views: 1021 - Effective Leadership: Style Really Does Matter - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Timothy ThomasAs an executive coach, I have found that style really does matter. Leadership style, that is. Many people go through life with an attitude that says, "This is the way I am - take it or leave it." As a leader, you don't have that option. When confronted with diverse situations in the work ...
Views: 1289 - Effective Listening - Don't Just Hear Your Employees, Listen... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Mark Marhon JrA staff's productivity and efficiency depend on good communication. Good communication depends on effective listening. Listening is not simply hearing, but a process of understanding and correctly interpreting a message from another. Effective listening is a difficult task as listeners ...
Views: 2339 - Ego and Success - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Wayne KehlWinners, losers and survivors exist all around us. The world is full of people who become famous through excellent results alongside those who gain notoriety because of poor performance. Interestingly, mediocrity is much more common than success or failure in most areas of human endeavour. Most ...
Views: 2681 - Eight Tips to Choose a Workplace Coach - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Cynthia KivlandEight Tips to Choose a Workplace Coach: To stay competitive, relevant and innovative, workplaces must do more with less talent. Providing a leadership and career coach is one way keep your employees “emotionally engaged” to contribute their personal best. “There’s no question that future ...
Views: 1285 - Elect Dan Helmer: Virginia's Trailblazer - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2024 from Hazel SansburyVirginia stands on the precipice of transformative progress, needing a leader who can push boundaries and achieve remarkable milestones. Dan Helmer is that trailblazer. With a distinguished background in military service and public office, Helmer brings a unique blend of strategic vision and ...
Views: 242 - Eliminate Distracted Focus – Improve Performance - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffDistractions are rapidly becoming enemy No. 1 in the workplace. In fact, 45 percent of employees work only 15 minutes or less without getting interrupted, and 53 percent waste at least one hour a day due to all types of distractions according to recent research by harmon.ie, a provider of social ...
Views: 1962 - Embrace A Bigger Bottom Line - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Steve DavisIndividual, collective, and planetary strength is necessary for long term sustainability I love the Apprentice TV series hosted by Donald Trump. This season, Donald recruited a cast of 18 celebrities, competing against one another on various business tasks. Each week the winning team leader is ...
Views: 1535 - Emergent Leaders Program Looks to Arizona Improve Child Care - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Ryan NarramoreIt often seems that the directors of child care centers assumed their positions with limited experience or education to prepare them for running a high-quality child care center. However, a childcare center’s director is critical in establishing the overall quality of an early childhood program, ...
Views: 646 - Emotional Intelligence And How To Affect Positive Leadership Styles - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Greg FrostLeadership is an important attribute for any business setup as it determines how a company performs. There are several leadership traits that accompany a good leader; leadership traits can never be successful without emotional intelligence. Listed hereunder are some of the most influential ...
Views: 587 - Emotional Intelligence And Leadership: The Incredible Duo - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Michael LeeEmotional intelligence and leadership go hand in hand in many ways. If you want to become an effective leader, then you need to understand that emotional intelligence can help you in leaps and bounds. These days, becoming a leader is not just about being the best in your field. More ...
Views: 1799 - Emotional Intelligence: I Feel, Therefore I Am - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Valencia RayEmotional intelligence is beginning to be recognized as a powerful contributor to business intelligence—“soft” skill or not. I’m all for respecting the intellect, and I’m all for respecting our intuitive feeling mind, as well. I have a book on order called “Descartes Error,” by Antonio R. ...
Views: 1791 - Emotions, Behavior & the Dynamics of Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardLeaders no longer have the protection of a structure of given authority behind which their vulnerabilities remain unseen. The new social norms have transformed organizations into social democracies where leaders are expected to reveal themselves and their irrational side to their staff, to ...
Views: 1368 - Employee Communication: 5 Ways Leaders Can Communicate Change - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Marcia XenitelisI am often asked about the role of the CEO or leader of any organization in employee communication. My opinion is that no matter what the issue is, even if it is just business as usual, having a good communicator as a CEO is critical to impact the culture of an organization in a positive way. ...
Views: 1142 - Employee Recognition Creates Positive Workplace Communities - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffEngaging employees requires more than directing them in what to do; they also need to receive credit for their accomplishments. Such recognition helps to improve the employee experience according to Ventana Research: Five Reasons to Use Social Recognition in Business, 2014. The research ...
Views: 1319 - Employee Retention: 7 Tactics to Retain Your Most Valuable Asset - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Josephine RomanoA survey developed by Robert Half International and independently conducted with 100 Canadian senior executives between September 15 and October 15, 2008 stated that 35% of the senior executives had employee retention as their greatest staffing concern. Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of ...
Views: 1538 - Empower On Demand Multi Service Business With Gojek Clone App - by Submitted on May 17, 2022 from Manju RaiMobile apps are critical in the age of advanced digital technology since they allow customers to receive their products/services instantaneously and in a matter of minutes. Mobile apps have altered our perceptions of the world. There is an app for every business field you can think of. Have ...
Views: 517 - Empower Other Leaders - You Are Not Your Own - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Hasheem FrancisMany upcoming leaders have to struggle with the process of influencing others because we live in a culture and society that focuses on self worth rather than empowerment of others. In order to have a lasting legacy of communication, and strong leadership ability, you have to look into the ...
Views: 1159 - Empowered Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Yvette BethelWhen creating a culture characterized by engaged employees, one of the more influential resources for transformation are the leaders of your organization. When leaders are immobilized by a controlling culture, dishonesty, disorganization, those who withhold information, or even bullying, ...
Views: 1268 - Energizing the Sales Force in a Down Economy: The sales manager’s job is many-fold: cheerleader, psychologist, coach, and mentor. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from stephanie fletcherThe economic downturn has produced a tidal wave of negative conditions, some of which have overwhelmed even the very best sales organizations. Time is of the essence! Sales managers cannot wait to put into action their highest levels of leadership skills necessary to re-energize their sales ...
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