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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- Fun Team Meetings Will Improve Retention - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Deb BixlerOnce you have taken the time to build and train a team, it is essential to retain the team members. You don’t want team members to leave after all the time and effort it took to train them, do you? Of course not. When team members leave, you lose profits. You eventually have to invest more of ...
Views: 3192 - Gain the Ultimate Competitive Edge: Create a Business Soul - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffWalt Disney knew exactly what soul was in his organization. It was the feeling of happiness and the joy of the Disney magic whether created in movies, theme parks, customer service or products. Those feelings were at the core existence or soul of the organization. Everything Disney does is ...
Views: 1346 - Gaining on Gravity: Conquering the Changing Slope of Business Growth - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Richard Magid“It’s like pushing a boulder up a steep hill!” At one time or another, every business owner has uttered this statement. “Sometimes it feels like all this weight is ready to roll back over me!” What a powerful metaphor for the challenges of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re starting a new ...
Views: 1265 - Gallup is Wrong, and You Should be Happy - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Angie ThompsonGallup is a very smart organization and they do many things well. They also provide great services to organizations and those that lead them, especially in understanding the problems, challenges and solutions to employee engagement. But their findings, in some recently reported research, could ...
Views: 769 - Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual (stop - enough there now) Web Site: ...
Views: 1200 - GENDER CONFLICTS AND COMMUNICATION ISSUES AT WORK - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Doris HelgeDifferences between the way women and men communicate and perceive the world not only sometimes irritate us in personal relationships, they can block professional success. How many of the following common gender communication differences have ever made you or one of your direct reports want to ...
Views: 3989 - German Mid-size Sedan Finds a New American Home - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Tony WhiteA true Volkswagen gen-next in the recently popular mid-size car section, the Volkswagen Passat 2012 seems to target both the budget buyer of cars and luxury car savvy American consumers. Automakers of Chattanooga, Tennessee are the first to assemble this European sedan in a way that is ...
Views: 571 - Get Credit For Your Work - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleGetting credit for your work is not always easy. You can do great work, but if no one knows you were responsible for the outstanding results, you won't get recognized. The key to getting credit for your accomplishments is doing an effective job at promoting yourself and letting other people know ...
Views: 883 - Get Involved As A Tough Mudder And Help Out The Wounded Warrior Project - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Roderick MeadowsIf you want to participate in intense athletic events, you may be searching for interesting competitions and gatherings that you could get involved in. One of those functions that you could participate in is something known as the Tough Mudder event. That is a difficult athletic challenge ...
Views: 523 - Get The Right Team In Place - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiOne of the biggest challenges many of my clients face is having the right people. Prior to coaching I'd often hear: "If only I could find the right people my business would much more profitable." "I'd have less stress." "I spend more time managing my people than getting the work done and ...
Views: 979 - Getting Back to Basics - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Angie ThompsonIt can happen to all of us. We have a library of books. We attend meetings and seminars. We read blogs and listen to those we know. We have experience as a leader and being led. We have all of this knowledge available to us about leadership. All of this "stuff" can get in our way. Sometimes it ...
Views: 746 - Getting Back to the Basics of Problem Solving - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Angie ThompsonEveryone has problems. Big problems, little problems, work problems, relationship problems; pick an area of your life and you probably have at least one, or have had one. At some point along the way you may have received some problem solving training. I know a little bit about that kind of ...
Views: 801 - Getting from Here to There – Leaping into Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2017 from Michele Molitor“When you find the thing that makes your heart sing, do more of that. We need more radiant hearts singing their songs of joy, passion and purpose.” #michelemolitor My Wake-up Call I woke up in a cold sweat. Again. And it was the third time this week. I didn’t think I could take ...
Views: 1323 - Getting Involved: Is This Your Year To Step Up? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Ursula JorchIt’s a new year, which can mean new beginnings. I’d like to raise your awareness of a place where you can contribute, something I don’t hear talked about much. As entrepreneurs, we are all leaders. We have the opportunity to really change things, to make a difference in a positive and ...
Views: 947 - Getting Real About Reality TV - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Debra SloverWith the advent of all the reality T.V. shows, such as "Jersey Shore", "Sixteen and Pregnant", "Keeping up with the Kardashian's" and others, it can make a person wonder if that is truly reality and the state our society is in today. No one can deny the dangers of reality T.V. to its ...
Views: 1363 - Getting Your Whole Team Pulling Together - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Angie ThompsonWhat we want is everyone working together, pulling in the same direction, striving for the same goals. It seems like it ought to be easy. After all, everyone is on the same team. But the more people who are involved on your team and in your organization, the harder this becomes. People create ...
Views: 942 - Gifted with a Glitch: The Twice Exceptional Leader - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Geraldine MarkelWilliam was one of those kids who breezed through most of public school with his great brain. He had a few academic close calls as a college undergrad, but he always pulled it off in the end. He completed his MBA at the top of his class at an extremely competitive university. Sure, there were a ...
Views: 2173 - Give the People What They Need - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2007 from Brian McClellanThe single most important factor in building and maintaining strong relationships is the frequency with which complements flow between the parties concerned. In fact, I have heard it said that one must complement someone five times more than he criticizes to build a strong relationship and keep ...
Views: 1325 - Global leaders in the alternative assets sector - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Samuel ArthurLakewood Asset Management are global leaders in the alternative assets sector, and they can provide some fantastic products to investors that can provide them with a great return, and on top of this they all benefit the environment and or are for social benefit. Their headquarters are in ...
Views: 671 - Going into business for yourself - finding the right advice. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Bob WinchesterSometimes, when my wife needs help, I'll head over to the supermarket for some groceries for the family. It’s usually pretty painful and quite often requires much determination to get out the door and even a period of recovery afterwards. Obviously I’m kidding; sort of. Even though it's not much ...
Views: 816 - Gold Star Leadership - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Angie ThompsonPicture box of sticky-back stars. This takes me instantly back to my kidhood. The homework or test is handed back to me from the teacher with a grade, and if you did well and got really lucky, it might have one of these stars on it. The star – whether blue, green or gold, made my day. It told ...
Views: 887 - Good Leadership Skills - Evolve Leadership Styles by Harnessing the Power of Your Mind - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Chris D'CruzExtra ordinary leadership is not just something injected into our DNA makeup. Good leadership skills are to be developed, nurtured and inspired into doing works of greatness. There are various factors that can be blended into our inherent skill over a period of time. When developing leadership, ...
Views: 641 - Good leadership Skills and Parenting - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Gregory CoveyWhether we recognize it or not it takes good leadership skills to be a good parent! Primarily the leadership skill that stands out to me the most is “Say what you mean and mean what you say!" Not applying this basic leadership skill will sink your ship quickly! When I say quickly I mean all ...
Views: 1513 - Good Leadership Skills Are Not Just For Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Gregory CoveyYou don't have to be in a leadership position to have good leadership skills! Leadership is the skill of motivating individuals to have a common goal! The better you are at motivating them the more likely the goal is achieved! That does not remove the fact that the individuals must have ...
Views: 896 - Good Leadership Skills versus Good Management Skills - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Gregory CoveyThere is a difference between having good leadership skills and good management skills. Both are important to the success of a business, but in my humble opinion one wins out over the other. In order to be a good leader you must have a vision of where you want to take an organization. You ...
Views: 1497 - Good To Great Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Annette PieperWe’ve all heard the saying “living the good life”. Why would we want to live the good life when we can create the great life? I recently read the book Good to Great, Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins. One of the powerful concepts that he discusses is Level 5 ...
Views: 1625 - GPS for the Office: How Getting Lost Can Help You Find Your Way - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Karole SutherlandI thought we were the last people in North America to get a GPS, but based on how many are for sale this Christmas there are still a few stalwart holdouts. I was a reluctant convert – I couldn’t see the benefits of a GPS when we could use a map or download precise directions from Google. And, ...
Views: 627 - Graham, Huckabee & Carson Wrong To Urge Christians To Run for Office - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: 92% of Congress identify as Christians (Google). What a mess! Christian means like Christ, and Christ didn't run for office. The political or governmental system is broken, the correctional system, education, healthcare, and the religious systems of society are beyond repair. America ...
Views: 1361 - Gratitude Today Keeps the Doctor Away - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Valencia RayWork and life balance is central to health, real wealth, and enjoyable relationships. Gratitude and appreciation are apparently little known secret ingredients to what everyone is really seeking: inner peace, meaning, and joy. Then we can “in joy” our efforts and monetary results and use money ...
Views: 1070 - Great Leaders Ask Great Questions - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountHere is a fact: As a leader the more questions you ask, the more your people will develop and ultimately win. To help people develop, you must first help them become aware, on their own terms, of the need to change. To do that, you ask questions. Unfortunately most leaders do not ask enough ...
Views: 1263 - Great Leaders Lead people not businesses - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Eric McShannonThere are many great leaders, and many different ways to lead. All great leadership is people focused. Here we will discuss things leaders should know about people. As a leader your people are your most valuable asset, knowing this is a big step to being a great leader. Know their talents- ...
Views: 1097 - Great Leaders Turn Adversity into Advantage - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleOne certainty in life is that the future holds unpredictable changes. We start every day not knowing exactly what to expect. Life brings lessons and opportunities that we don't always welcome. It forces us to take risks, become vulnerable, and open ourselves to the unknown. If you can rise ...
Views: 758 - Great Leadership Can Drive Profits Even in a Bad Economy - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Richard MagidAs a serial entrepreneur my passion lies in helping business owners create and sustain profitable and successful businesses. In today’s uncertain economic environment it is essential that business leaders have the tools to navigate through the tough waters and help drive our economy to a more ...
Views: 1135 - Great Leadership: Don’t Tug on the Leaves - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Annette SegalTrimming my basil plant today got me thinking about Leadership. (I like to keep some fresh herbs in the kitchen to feed my passion for cooking.) Great leadership takes time...like growing a healthy plant. No amount of tugging on the leaves or urging it to “hurry up” makes the least ...
Views: 1187 - Great Tips About Leadership That Anyone Can Use - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Long SaidinMany people say that great leaders are simply born, but in our opinion they must be grown. While someone can start out with the capability for great leadership, they will not achieve greatness without the skill set and willingness to move forward. Here, we have compiled some expert tips on what ...
Views: 1026 - Group learning challenges - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Jonathan SmallFor students, coordination can be a real pain. It takes a lot of energy and time for group work compared to individual work. Learning a new language in a group means coordinating schedules, arranging meets, and do the requisite correspondence. Decisions, when made, must be done collectively. The ...
Views: 595 - Grow Your Business by Being a Leader - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerMany people feel content to sit back and let others lead. But if you are to be the CEO and head of your business, you must also become a leader of others. In fact, when you embrace and exercise your leadership qualities, your business will grow substantially. Ah, but it's not so simple, ...
Views: 1171 - Grow your business through being negative! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamAt first glance this story might seem like it has nothing to do with building a thriving business. However, as you read this, I invite you to consider where you haven't been willing to "get off it" with someone or something in your business. Getting off it is a willingness to take ...
Views: 1621 - Growing Edge of Leadership Program In The Business World - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Sonu ParasharThe management skills that the individual shows allow him to utilize a 360 degree approach where he is gifted to get feedback from his peers and subordinates. If you wish for to ensure your leadership skills, find out the situation to recognize what other citizens in the length think about you. ...
Views: 914 - Growing Relevance of Management Leadership in Corporate - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Sonu ParasharIn the ever competitive marketplace need for management leadership has felt from the organizational experts. Nowadays the need is massively felt for good managers and the people who can manage the increasing stress levels across the organizations. Successful management leadership requires an ...
Views: 628 - Growing the Leader in Us - by "For what we’ve discovered, and rediscovered, is that leadership isn’t the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It’s a process ordinary people use when they’re bringing forth the best from themselves and others. Liberate the leader in everyone, and extraordinary things happen" -- ...
Views: 719 - Growing the Leader in Us - by For what we've discovered, and rediscovered, is that leadership isn't the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It's a process ordinary people use when they're bringing forth the best from themselves and others. Liberate the leader in everyone, and extraordinary things happen.
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Views: 759 - Growing Your Leadership Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Tracey OsborneFor many of us as business owners, we feel unprepared for the leadership roles we find ourselves in. Perhaps you wanted to grow a small empire, and maybe you had management experience previously in your career, and yet I talk to so many entrepreneurs who still don’t feel confident about their ...
Views: 1518 - Gut Feelings, Not Emotions, Rule Communications Today - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffCommunications are becoming exponentially more complex and instantaneous with each passing day. In fact, information about an event such as an Olympic Gold Medal win in London reaches Beijing, Los Angeles, Sydney, Miami and Branson, Missouri simultaneously. There is zero time delay between ...
Views: 1826 - Hanging Tough During Tough Times - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanWhile I was starting to share some of thoughts with you on the topic of how to take tough times in your stride I suddenly remembered a cartoon I saw long time ago. It was that of David and Goliath where, David sees Goliath tinier than him though the picture of Goliath is hundred times magnified, ...
Views: 1075 - Harness And Create Motivational Forces - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaTo evolve to a New Best Level™, try an Open Communications structure. You and I, the people we interact with, and all things stimulate unique motivational forces (a feeling) in our being. In some cases, the motivational forces are stronger. However, before motivation come five other steps (1) ...
Views: 1195 - Harness Distracted Focus – Leadership’s Secret Weapon – Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffPublic Enemy No. 1 for leadership and management is distracted focus. It leads to lack of clarity and reduces personal and workforce engagement, productivity and performance. Change the focus dynamic in your life and you will improve your personal performance, engage your team and improve long ...
Views: 1469 - Harness the Power of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI had the opportunity last week to see Jack Canfield live and attend his A Day to Greatness seminar. For sure, you all know Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you read his book The Success Principles? The workshop covered a number of his success principles and I ...
Views: 1598 - Harness the Power of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI had the opportunity last week to see Jack Canfield live and attend his A Day to Greatness seminar. For sure, you all know Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you read his book The Success Principles? The workshop covered a number of his success principles and I ...
Views: 0 - Have Goals Taken Too Much Priority? - by Everyone knows the benefits of goal setting. However, many of the greatest developments in your business will not be the result of careful planning, but of fortuitous discoveries, meetings and accidents. This is serendipity: the apparent aptitude some people have to make fortunate discoveries ...
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