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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- 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 - Inspire Confidence to Become a Leader - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeInspire confidence in others to command respect and loyalty. Developing the self belief and confidence needed to be a leader. One of the best ways to measure success is to look at ourselves through the eyes of others. Are we looked up to? Are we respected? Some of us are leaders, others are ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Decentralized Organization Structures Empower and Energize - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction." — E. F. Schumacher, 20th century German economist and conservationist The evidence is clear and overwhelming. Centralized, hierarchical ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Kick Your But’s - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from William DiedrichMost intelligent people are willing to say: “I am responsible. I am accountable.” To say and mean this is the first step. The second step is to add the word “completely”. “I am completely responsible”. This is difficult for most. When something goes wrong we tend to say: ”I am responsible ...
Views: 974 - How to Leverage the Strengths of Four Generations through Mentoring - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinEstablished businesses are going to find themselves in an interesting position; with some workers staying with the company longer and putting off retirement (those who are over the age of 62), baby boomers (those in their mid-40s to early 60s), members of "Generation X" (those in their late 20s ...
Views: 973 - Leadership in Full Color - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Angie ThompsonRecently I had a conversation with my father-in-law who used to sell and repair televisions as a side business. Somehow we started talking about early color sets. He mentioned that he owns the first color set he ever sold, and we reminisced about the first color sets we had. We got ours when I ...
Views: 972 - What Charlie Sheen and Mel Gibson Can Teach Us about Change - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Jim WhittA few months ago, Charlie Sheen seemed to be on top of the world. Then his world turned upside down. What’s really sad is that Charlie thought he was, to use his terminology, winning. And why shouldn’t he? He was raking in millions of dollars as the star of the highest rated sitcom on ...
Views: 972(2 votes) - Your daily leadership recipe in 6 simple steps - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Leanne GrechulkThere is something intriguing and hot about people who act incredibly successful even before seeing any results. I have this eternal admiration for so many of my cyber pals and authors who radiate self-confidence, love and success through my computer screen. This leadership posture is not by ...
Views: 972(3 votes) - A Book "Review": 'The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part Two) - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book "Review": 'The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part Two) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Shimon Peres, Middle East, Israel, books, leadership, politics, world, peace, possibilities for peace Web site: www.craigsbooks.wordpress.com The submitter's blog (with ...
Views: 971 - 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 - How to Share Bad News Without Demotivating Your Team - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Angie ThompsonIf you have been leading for very long, you’ve had bad news to deliver to someone or to your entire team. I do realize that there is “bad news” and there is "seriously-work-and-life-changing-bad-news", but regardless of the depth, leaders worry about the impact the news will have on the psyche, ...
Views: 971 - Leadership Development Means Business - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Valencia RayLeadership development when valued in the organizational culture can mean more business, more employee engagement, and more fulfillment at work. Another word for leadership development is “personal development.” Leadership development done “on purpose” can lead to teams that have a sense of ...
Views: 971(2 votes) - The Energetic Pitfalls of Networking - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Milissa HardingDo you ever feel “energetically exhausted” after attending a networking event or other large-group business meetings? Many introverted entrepreneurs experience these feelings, and perhaps you are one of them, as well. This energetic exhaustion often happens when you are literally fatigued ...
Views: 971 - Leadership Development: Investing in others is critical - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Christina ParkerIn your business relationships and in life, failing to consciously develop and invest in others, causes erosion of trust and belief in you and all you stand for. When compared to all of the worries and tasks that we have for ourselves, investing in others may seem like a minor task on our to-do ...
Views: 970 - Self-Management Habits Are Your Success in Sales - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Len D'InnocenzoGood results come from strong self-management habits. The important point to remember, though, is that self-management habits are learned behavior. They can be changed. Your self-management habits may control your destiny, but you can control your habits. The first step is to change your ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - 4 Ways Goal Alignment Creates Great Leverage - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Angie ThompsonRecently I wanted to remove some concrete footings from the property of my boyhood farm home. On the surface these slabs averaged 2-3 feet across and about 8 feet wide. This surface area may not seem very large, but because they had been built to carry the weight of a very large tank I knew they ...
Views: 969(2 votes) - 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 - Empowering Management - Leadership Training Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Elle WoodIt's easy to assume that the problem with a company lies in management not being effective or employees not working hard enough. A good leader knows, though, that they sometimes must step outside of the situation and look at all the variables. If management at your company is not positively ...
Views: 969(4 votes) - Too Many Sheep - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Keith JohnstonI recently visited an organization that was suffering from what I call “too many sheep”. My first exposure to this organization of financial planners was at a seminar presenting their services to prospective clients. The seminar began with a brief introduction by one of the representatives, ...
Views: 969(4 votes) - Check Your Opinions at the Door - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Cy WakemanIn making the decision to become a leader or manager, most up-and-comers are not motivated by altruistic ideas such as leaving a legacy, developing others, bettering the organization or even serving customers. Nope, let’s be frank. Most of us go into leadership to move up the ladder and for an ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - The qualities for success and high performance in Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Aldo CivicoWe live in a high-speed, complex and paradoxical world. High performance leadership requires an approach that meets today’s global challenges. Today its less about finding solutions and more about creating new patters. It’s less about redistribution of skills and more about fostering creative ...
Views: 967 - Most Profitable Online Businesses To Start In 2019 - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2022 from marko phillipsIn the twentieth century, making money is no longer a job only for the highly educated or those with years of experience. Nowadays, investing in a business is the new scheme in making money, especially online businesses. Be it, students or adults, everyone has been able to monetize their passion ...
Views: 966(2 votes) - Scrappy Street Fighter or Gracious Queen: Women Need a Balance of Power - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Karen OtazoAt a recent Washington fund –raiser, a former female CEO arrived in a dazzling designer suit while a female senator was dressed in the business attire stated on the invitation. Why is it that many women have to be the “smartest” in the room whether in clothes or comments? Very smart women ...
Views: 966 - The Best Way Of Training Leadership In Nurturing Leaders Of Tomorrow - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Chris D'CruzWhat is leadership? It is the ability to manage people in different circumstances, using appropriate leadership styles and judgment. The different qualities that leaders have include the ability to understand situations well, be confident, to communicate well, to have a strong intuitive sense, ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - 4 Keys to Achieve Success With Your Virtual Teams - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Josephine RomanoWithout a doubt virtual teams generate a lot of income. Employing diverse talents from around the world, innovative ideas and tips are gathered to sustain the productivity of the company. Virtual teams are being used more and more to cut costs and boost results. Though virtual teams have the ...
Views: 965 - 4 Steps to Becoming and Exceptional Leader - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseWould you like to obtain the respect of many individuals in your organization? Do you want your ideas to be heard, validated, and implemented? Would you like employees to come to you for assistance with problem-solving on projects? Would you like to move up to a higher level of leadership? If ...
Views: 965 - Building your decision making skills - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Debra SloverThe process of making decisions is a skill that can be developed and learned like any other skill. By practicing the critical thinking that is necessary to make complex decisions, you will become better at making all decisions. By learning how to make good decisions, you will avoid mistakes and ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - The Power of Networking: Heart, Lies, and Videotapes - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Valencia RayNetworking and personal power are vital to growing your business and being a successful leader. This is true whether you are a one-person business, a professional, or a corporate leader running a billion-dollar business. Nowadays, this is truer than ever. We have systematically been taught in ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - Leadership SKills - All You Have To Do Is Find Your Aces. - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Colette MorrisAll You Got To Do Is Find The Aces Are you struggling with recruiting quality leaders into your business? Maybe you need to look at how you are presenting yourself and your business. If you are just starting out and have a full time job and are working your home business part time, don’t ...
Views: 964(4 votes) - The Body of a Leader: What is Said Without You Speaking a Word - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Anne WarfieldAs an executive it is crucial that your body language always matches your words so people correctly interpret what you said. If people have to chose between your body language and your words they will intuitively listen to their gut reaction to your body language, not your words. So here are ...
Views: 964(8 votes) - Training for Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Debra SloverMost people think leadership is the task of guiding or directing others and the ability to plan and organize. While these are facets of leadership, there are aspects that have more to do with you than your ability to work with others. Before one can concern themselves with traditional training ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - How to Handle a Changing Company Culture - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanEven if you’ve never taken the time to articulate your company culture, you probably have some feeling of what it is. When you go to work each day, you have some general sense of what the team values, what it takes seriously, what it pursues—and what it doesn’t. There can be comfort in ...
Views: 963 - Building with People Tip - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Robert (Bob) CannonFrom my earliest days in Sunday school, I have remembered the words that a wise man builds his house upon the rock and the foolish man builds upon the sand. For 50 years, I thought this probably sound advice for someone about to build a house. It never dawned on me that it might have some other ...
Views: 962 - Lead for Sustained Success by Dan Coughlin - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Dan CoughlinThe real test of leadership is not in the moment, but in the long term. Of course, the decisions you make at any moment can positively or negatively affect the long term health of the business. Have you ever seen a leader swoop in and be the hero of the moment only to guide the organization ...
Views: 962 - Ten Hats All Leaders Wear - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2014 from Angie ThompsonAs a leader, all day long you are wearing a hat. Not the kind that people might laugh at or that might smoosh your hair, but a hat nonetheless. For the next few minutes I want you to think of the various roles you play as a leader and different hats that you wear. While there are likely more, ...
Views: 962 - Your Leadership Styles Will Effect Your Team - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Brent WorleyAs a leader, what leadership styles are you employing? Over the years I have found my own leadership style evolving while I watch how others lead. I find myself wondering if the style they use is better than mine, worse than mine, would have more of an impact, or would turn people away. I ...
Views: 962 - Always Question Your Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerThere are many different styles of leadership with varying degrees of effectiveness. A people-centered approach is probably best in general; but only if partnered with sound knowledge and skill, and delivered in an authoritative style (a strong focus on relationship with the ability to ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - 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 - Using Existing Business to Help Drive New Customers and Clients - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Josh OlswangerWith any start-up company, there’s usually a pretty common pattern. Your first step as a business owner is trying to find prospects and customers. The problem is that to get customers, you need customers or a portfolio to feature your past work. It’s like the old saying goes. “To get business, ...
Views: 961 - 12 Leadership Lessons from Dad to Help Me Play a Bigger Game - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sarah HathornMy dad attended seminary at Columbia University at a time when many of the great theologians of the 20th century emerged. Later on, as a minister in charge of his own large congregation, he was a rather prominent public figure in town and was continually under the spotlight. No matter where I ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - ***The Fine-Print Attitude Adjustment - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsSo what do you think would happen if you stood up in a public forum and announced, “Our Company is in trouble and we now need a big injection of cash to keep our company going. If we don’t get the cash injection, we will be forced to lay off a lot of our workers, we will have to consider closing ...
Views: 959 - Empowered Leadership Is Personal Resilience - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Debra SloverTwo words that describe empowered leadership are resilient and unstoppable. People who are resilient pick themselves up after a setback and get back into action, even when they don’t feel like it. When you are a resilient and unstoppable leader in your life you know: 1. When things don't ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - What You Don’t Know about the NLRB Could Hurt You and Your Employees - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Pat LynchIt is safe to say that relatively few employers and even fewer employees can accurately identify the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and describe its role. Yet this five-member panel is about to transform the nature of the workplace. Here are seven things employers and employees need to ...
Views: 959 - 4 Strategies to Get You Promoted Today - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Kari WaldnerWe all want to be proud of where we work and what we provide for our company. Are you wanting or maybe struggling to get ahead or out of your current position? Here are 4 strategies for you to implement to help you get promoted? 1. Take on More It may not look like it and in some cases it ...
Views: 958 - Coaching Leaders for Change - 5 Ground Rules - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffHow do you convince leaders to change? Executive coaching offers a tremendous opportunity to leverage the talent and resources of leaders. Coaching is no longer reserved for problem leaders. It is frequently sought by top performers whose organizations value their growth potential. But not ...
Views: 958 - Defining Conversations With Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from Gerhard van RensburgLife shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage - Anais Nin Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; Genius will not; Education will not. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent - Calvin Coolidge It is the conversations we have with ourselves ...
Views: 958(1 vote) - Key Factors In Leadership and Training - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Chris D'CruzLeadership and training are two significant factors in having a successful management that will lead to the success of an organization. Leadership is a vital part in managing an organization. To become a leader, you need to be fully equipped with great knowledge and skills on proper control of ...
Views: 958(2 votes) - Lead or Be Led - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Chris MakellIt’s a well worn line in the history of business…you either lead or be led. But you and I both know that leadership has so many levels, angles and dimensions. Today you can lead, tomorrow --- led. So as a leader, you are called upon to lead, daily. It is part of who you are. You are providing ...
Views: 957 - Leadership Potential: Make the "Possible" Your "Reality" - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Angie ThompsonOne of the words we use a lot at The Kevin Eikenberry Group is potential. It is in book and newsletter titles, and it is on my mind every day. Implied in those titles is our belief that we all have significant potential. Here is what is at the bottom of this blog: "Extraordinary potential ...
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