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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- Engage Your Workforce: Use Conversations Not Dissertations - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffCommunication that successfully engages and focuses the workforce means getting off your soapbox so you are accessible. This means interaction and conversation – not unapproachable dissertation. Nineteenth century communication methods such as lecturing, impersonal written missives and top ...
Views: 1383 - Enhance Business marketing with Mobile Barcoding Technology - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Cem GuvenMobile bar coding is all about the latest technology of accessing web pages in your mobile phone by using the camera in the phone to capture the web address. Companies today are enhancing their image and development with the introduction of mobile barcodes. Attractive prizes, coupons and ...
Views: 636 - Enlightened Leaders Lead People Toward Themselves: Leadership Advice from the Tao Te Ching - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Rena ReeseThe 17th Verse of the Tao: With the greatest leader above them,Tao Te Ching people barely know one exists. Next comes one whom they love and praise. Next comes one who they fear. Next comes one whom they despise and defy. When a leader trusts no one, no one trusts him. The great ...
Views: 2381 - Enrich Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEvery once in a while, we hear a sports hero, celebrity, or person of prominence decry: “I am not a role model.” It is an interesting statement because role models, like heroes and mentors, often are not labels we give to ourselves—they are badges of honor given to us by people who find us ...
Views: 1224 - Eoungh Already....Are You a Leader or a Follower? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickI’ve been seeing a lot of “information” lately about being a leader or a follower. What I’ve come to understand is a lot of mentors, gurus and marketers need you to be a follower. Followers do what they are told. Which means followers will probably spend a lot more money with their “guru” and ...
Views: 1636 - ESCAPE the Pitfalls and Keep Your Organization Productive During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2004 from Kevin EikenberryIt’s that time of year again. Shopping, parties and long lines everywhere. More vacations, more family commitments, and more stress. These are a few of the challenges we all face during the holiday season. The holidays are a wonderful time of the year, and we will enjoy them more as leaders ...
Views: 1054 - Ethelo And Participatory Budgeting: A Bright Future - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2018 from Sara HopkinsParticipatory budgeting is a process in which community members come together to decide how a public budget should be spent. It happens in cities and towns large and small — from New York City to Hinton, Alberta. It’s also spreading rapidly across high schools and universities. At the core of ...
Views: 1008 - Every Leadership Revolution Needs A Cause - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Wayne KehlHow to start a Leadership Revolution In a previous post, I called on the leaders of the world to start a leadership revolution. My goal is to have leadership move en masse into the twenty first century. Before we can begin to create a culture of effective and powerful leadership, we must ...
Views: 1076 - EVERY SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION HAS A PLAN - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Fred HaleyLast week we talked about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made yours? I proposed three distinctive goals for 2012: 1. Start a Writer’s Journal: 2. Be a Member Guide: 3. Compete in a Contest: Of course, now you are wondering – HOW? What do you need to do to next? Excellent ...
Views: 1191 - Everybody is a manager - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Haingo Heriniaina RajaonarisonEverybody is a manager of free resources Most people think that managers are only those top positions inside corporations or business owners. However, billions of people who have never run any companies are also managers. In fact, nearly 100% of the world populations manage at least eight ...
Views: 3104 - Everyone Is A Leader, So How Will You Lead? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Lori RadunFor as long as I can remember, people have asked the question "Are you a leader or a follower?" There was an attempt to categorize or label people based on their ability to lead other people. What if I were to tell you that everyone is a leader, either by choice or default? Would it change ...
Views: 1008 - Everyone Needs Employees Like Dan - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Pat HeydlauffIn our country, workforce engagement is at 30 percent, those not engaged is at 52 percent, and actively disengaged is at 18 percent (Gallup, 2012). Creating a multi-dimensional focused workforce environment is key to increasing engagement, buy-in and performance — for both employees and the ...
Views: 1158 - Everything Disc assessments getting even more accurate - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Sharon WingronInscape Publishing, the creator of the Everything DiSC family of self-assessments, announced today that an enhanced assessment process that produces even more accurate behavioral style results will be available beginning June 2nd. It’s no secret that technology is getting more sophisticated. ...
Views: 874 - Executive Blind Spots - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Michael BeckWe all have patterns, habits, and beliefs that limit us. The challenge is that we generally can't see how those thought-patterns and beliefs hold us back and what we can't see tends to sabotage our efforts. Blind spots can severely impact an executive's strategic vision, their course of ...
Views: 1368 - Executive Challenge #7: "I Know I'm Not Delegating as Much as I Probably Should, But." - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Brenda BenceAs a leader of an organization, let's face it: You can't do it all yourself. So, you know you have to delegate, and you do genuinely try. But lately, you've found your to-do list getting longer... you spend most of your time in back-to-back meetings... your normal workday has extended to 12+ ...
Views: 1018 - Executive Leadership – It’s Different Now … - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Jennifer BroadleyWhen I took my first job in the corporate publishing industry over twenty years ago the culture was very different to what I know from the various corporates I deliver executive leadership coaching to now. In the 90s there was still a sense of having to do your time. You most likely had to have ...
Views: 1190 - EXECUTIVE PRESENCE: WHAT IT IS AND WHY EVERYONE WANTS IT - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Rob JacksonWe all know someone whom we consider – consciously or unconsciously – to possess that important characteristic known as “Executive Presence. These are the people who absolutely command a room when they enter it – they are warm and welcoming and put others at ease with their positive body ...
Views: 1370 - Expand Your Leadership by Developing Others - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Yvette BethelOne of John Maxwell’s law of leadership is called the Law of the Lid. According to Maxwell, “Leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness.” In other words, the leader cannot surpass his or her own ability to lead. By extension, the skills of persons reporting to a leader ...
Views: 1168 - Expert Envy - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2007 from Susan FriedmannExperts have become omnipresent. They're everywhere: on your favorite television show, on drive time radio programming, on blogs and internet discussion forums, between the pages of nationally popular magazines and your local newspaper. You can't throw a dart, it seems, without having it hit an ...
Views: 829 - Expertise Programs You Should Focus On - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2018 from Thane webIndia has constantly considered 'Aptitude improvement' a national need. Youth is the main thrust in any economy and if prepared to its full limit, can assume an indispensable part in development of the nation. Improvement of aptitudes at the school and graduation level is exceptionally basic ...
Views: 956 - Explore the Future of Lead Generation With LeadsNut - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2023 from Engr AhmadThe future of a lead generation is rapidly changing and evolving with advancements in technology and customer behaviour. To continue effectively acquiring and converting leads over the coming years, organizations will need to adjust to new trends. Marketing success is significantly influenced by ...
Views: 451 - Exploring Personality and Leadership Traits - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Manoj VyasHow does Personality contribute to Leadership Potential? Despite extensive debate going back many years concerning the nature of personality, there is still some uncertainty about key factors, particularly when we try to define leadership traits. Is there a clear link between personality ...
Views: 1436 - Exponential Leadership EL = EQ to the power of 4 - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Vishal ChowdhryExponential Leadership -> el = eq4 Only 2% can work without supervision. They are called ... LEADERS. Does this statement imply that in organizations only 2% of the population fits the leadership bill???? I recently read excerpts of a study by academics Heike Bruch and the late Sumantra ...
Views: 701 - Extracurricular Activities - How Important They Are in College Admissions - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Peter BamperYou are all ready to fill up that application form with grades that you know would wow reviewers. Then you reached this part that asks about the extracurricular activities you have joined. And that is where you found yourself at lost. What are you supposed to write? You know that you cannot ...
Views: 1683 - Facilitative Leadership - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian GlickmanFacilitative Leadership The days of the dominating, stand-alone charismatic leader are long gone. Given that today’s projects are often costly and complex, and that group members are talented, specialized, and expensive, the charismatic leader model is something to be avoided—it’s the business ...
Views: 1369 - FACTORS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR BRANDING STRATEGY - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Linda NunoDeveloping a personal brand is very important for the success of your career and your development as a leader. However, nowadays it has lost most of its attention as people irresponsibly use Social Media for branding purposes as they believe that Social Media is the key to increase the relevancy ...
Views: 1204 - Facts vs Impressions. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Ronny PrasadAn impression is simply a clue. A fact is something that you believe (through information). When was the last time you formed got an impression about someone or something that was not based on a fact? When was the last time you based something on what you thought was a fact, and it ...
Views: 1460 - Famous Leadership Quotes: How To Use Leadership Quotes To Be A Successful Leader - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Michael LeeSeveral famous leadership quotes can inspire and motivate you to aim for something that is beyond anything you ever thought possible. Here are a few famous leadership quotes you can ponder on, and some great ways to apply them in real life. Leadership Quote # 1 – “The best teacher ...
Views: 961 - Fast Track Your Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Anneesh ElizabethPRIORITISE Put First Things First. Understanding the importance of priorities and organising your schedule accordingly can radically and swiftly enhance your ability to produce more in less time. Many entrepreneurs are ambitious individuals who in their pursuit of conquering the world, fail ...
Views: 1323 - Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from matt eventoffFear Public Speaking? No More! Man, I wish it was that easy. I speak publicly often, and I still get nervous prior to every speech or presentation. Every single one. That being said, I’m in pretty good company — it has been noted that Sir Winston Churchill and President Lincoln also got ...
Views: 2146 - Fear of Public Speaking, Pt II - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from matt eventoffFear of Public Speaking, Pt. II – Breathing Techniques In Pt. I of this series I went over a number of tips and tactics to deal with the fear of public speaking. One of the tactics was breathing, which sounds so simple, and is often anything but the night before, or the hour before, you are to ...
Views: 2040 - Fearless Fish or Jellyfish? Test to See If You’re a Workplace Wave-maker or All Washed Up! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere’s a pervasive belief in Corporate America—especially in a scary economy rife with layoffs and unstable companies—that you’d better conform if you want to survive. Not true! Being different gets you noticed, which is the first step to gaining influence. “Fearless fish” show their ...
Views: 830 - Federal Criminal Appeals Lawyer - Find One When You Need One - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2020 from James SmithNo matter what you were convicted of, your fate is not necessarily sealed. That's because the right federal criminal appeals lawyer can work behind the scenes to overturn a questionable or shady conviction. Sometimes, being proven guilty isn't the end of the story. In fact, all it means for ...
Views: 673 - Feet In The Fire Or Feet On Fire? The Missing Secrets To Making Your Corporate Culture Come Alive! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Anne WarfieldThe executive meeting was to start at 8 AM. Two of the ten executives were missing. The purpose of the meeting was to improve how the executive group connected as a team so they could execute ideas, challenge each other appropriately, and drive the company to higher sales. The CEO turned to me ...
Views: 793 - Female Online Shopping Trends in Pakistan - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2019 from Sarah JamesThe trend of online shopping is gaining traction in Pakistan because of the massive promotional usage of social media marketing as a tool to attract consumers to buy goods and products of their choice. With the relentless growth projection, compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 100% and ...
Views: 674 - Female Prime Ministers of Asia - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from keeny AliTo understand the distinctions, consider three different female prime ministers:Gro Harlem Brundtland was prime minister in a parliamentary democracy. In the Norwegian government, the prime minister acts as both the executive and legislative head of the government. He or she holds the most ...
Views: 2165 - Figuring Out Balance - by What do you stand on, a solid foundation or a soft sandy, unsecured platform? Do you keep your mind actively seeking how to choose the right way to live your life?
You can choose to live anyway you like, however, you don't get to choose the consequences of your continual actions and behaviors. ...
Views: 853 - Financial Understanding is Critical - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Paul TaylorMany entrepreneurs are working in the dark. They know that results are what count and yet they do not fully understand the relationship between the things they do daily and the bottom-line. This would appear to be crazy. Entrepreneurs need not become accountants – what a thought! However, ...
Views: 1169 - Find A Mentor, Be a Mentor - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanOne of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall ...One ...
Views: 1146 - FIND YOUR PARADE - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Fred HaleyI went to the Gator Bowl parade (Jacksonville FL) last year. I am not a big fan of parades. But my niece and her high school band from Georgia were in it. And my sister and family stayed with me. So, it became a family adventure. The parade was lead by the Grand Marshal - a lady in the back ...
Views: 1351 - Find Your Voice Resonance - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Cynthia ZhaiWhat does a voice with resonance sound like? A speaker with a resonant voice exudes confidence, credibility and conviction. It draws you in and keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat. A leader with a resonant voice radiates passion, authority and humanity. It leaves you impact and ...
Views: 1602 - Finding Corporate Success Through Transformational Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Chris D'CruzTransformational leadership is the ability to guide a team on day to day activities to achieve a common purpose. This can be achieved through various methods: Idealized Influence: This is about winning confidence from followers or employees and providing modeling roles and influencing them to ...
Views: 770 - Finding Online Casino Slots - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Aaron JuikospannOnline casino slots are much played casino games that can be found online. The games are thought about among the ideal gambling activities which have been introduced to the network today. For those people who play typical slot games, online casino slots are best options with enhanced ...
Views: 1153 - Finish It Up Friday: Why I Don’t Require My Team to Work on Friday - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Jaynine HowardFriday – oh how that word can invoke a series of fleeting emotions ranging from dread to delight. I have coined the phrase Finish It Up Friday as a way to make a mindset shift from dread to delight. It is the day to sleep in an extra hour. It is the day to enjoy that first cup of morning ...
Views: 1087 - Five Basic Principles for Effective Sales Management - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Len D'InnocenzoDo you want to avoid the cycle of management failure and create a success system that will keep you on top? It's not theory - it's based on our careers as sales executives and our work with many sales and customer service organizations over the past sixteen years. Principle # 1 - Managers Make ...
Views: 6147 - Five Birthday Gifts Leaders Should Give Themselves - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Angie Thompson“Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday you leader . . . Happy Birthday to me.” Today is my 52nd birthday – a year for every week in a calendar year. The other day I was thinking about how birthdays are different as an adult than as a kid. If you are like me, birthdays ...
Views: 755 - Five Easy Ways To Increase Your Workplace Stress To Increase Your Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rick CarterWorkplace stress is just a fact of working life, right? There’s nothing you can do to stop it, right? There’s nothing you can do to get rid of it, right? Well, the reality is that you can not only control it, but you can turn it to your advantage. You can use how you handle stress into the ...
Views: 1298 - Five Fables And Foibles Of False Expectations - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Lon KiefferFlorida State Sociology Professor John Reynolds published a study that shows high school seniors’ expectations of success are wildly outpacing their actual production. The article is available on-line for a fee; here is a free synopsis. Telling a student to “reach for the stars” or “the world ...
Views: 2858 - Five Key Conversations to Have with Your New Boss - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Angie ThompsonRecently promoted? Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry shares the 5 conversations you need to have with your new boss - right away. (These work even if you're a veteran.) If you`ve just been promoted, this is obviously for you. If you have been in your role for awhile, but your ...
Views: 867 - Five Keys to Delegation That Work - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Angie ThompsonDelegation is something that every leader has feelings about. Some feel they do it well. Some don’t even know where to start. Some have seen a good example of it. Some feel like every time someone has “delegated” to them, it felt like they’d just been dumped on. Some think it is something ...
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