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"The miracle power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance, under the promptings of a brave determined spirit." - Mark Twain
Many motivational experts like to say that leaders are made, not born. I would argue the exact opposite. I believe we are ... Views: 2898
In the last week I have worked with 2 different people who are struggling to get their message across. They each have an idea and are being blocked by another persons’ apparent stubbornness.
In each case when they analysed what was happening they discovered that the other person was not in ... Views: 2892
As a police commissioner once said when he turned down the twentieth bribe offer he had received that day, “Ethics ain’t easy!” All of us are faced by those moments when doing what’s right is very different from doing what’s easy or what would be the most profitable. That’s one of the reasons ... Views: 2879
My latest interview brings you phenomenal insight into what it takes to become a change leader in a world that is full of change. In this interview, we talk with Dr. Samuel Chand. As a Dream Releaser, Dr. Samuel R. Chand serves Pastors, ministries and businesses as a Leadership Architect and ... Views: 2876
“Innovation,” “Collaborative Leadership,” and “Trust” are three terms I’m seeing tossed around quite a bit in the articles and books I’m coming across. I agree that we are in need of change—in fact, transformation—but what I’m not seeing much of is how to confront reality. What does it take to ... Views: 2874
These days, knowing what makes a good team leader is very important. There is a higher demand for people with effective leadership traits.
But not all leaders are born that way. Many of them have had to work at themselves before they became shining examples of leadership.
If you want to ... Views: 2874
Science has developed some powerful thinking tools which are in wide use in our society. Although the scientific method now seems obvious to us, and is taught to us at a young age, a technique such as logic is not really an inherently human characteristic - it is something we have ... Views: 2872
Just before the start of a “Stress, Change and Creative Teaming” workshop, I was testing out my microphone. The program was for managers of a global engineering company. Most of the 50 + particpants were ex-military, now contractors working with commands and brigades based at Ft. Hood, TX or ... Views: 2859
What is servant leadership? How can you benefit from it? Serving at its core meaning, is setting aside your own needs and desires, in order to aid or assist others with their needs. Notice I did not mention “wants”, it is all about helping others achieve their legitimate needs. The benefits ... Views: 2851
Let me ask you a question, what is the best advice you have ever received from a boss or leader that you admire?
For me this is easy to answer as I think back to my most admired and respected boss Rudy McLean. Rudy had many years of leadership experience within the corporation I worked for ... Views: 2844
The question is not can one sustain leadership, but rather can someone be a leader and maintain a low negative resonance in the workplace and expect compliance and growth in a business where they are in a position of authority? What do you think? Over the next few paragraphs we will explore this ... Views: 2843
The biggest enemy an entrepreneur has is primarily, themselves. Egos, lack of formal training, misinformation, and over-zealousness are often counterproductive attributes even for a manager: for a business owning entrepreneur these behaviors can cause stagnation in success and even threaten job ... Views: 2840
Here's what happened: for a while now I've been watching a project develop that I secretly think is a waste of time and doomed to fail.
I've kept my head in the sand and just ignored it, pretending it's someone else's business. (Not great leadership here, I can assure you!)
But here's the ... Views: 2836
The man who gives little with a smile gives more than the man who gives much with a frown. –Jewish Proverb
When it comes to building trust and rapport, this principle is one of the top seven that we have found to be important. Let me illustrate what it means with an example.
I spent a lot ... Views: 2836
Self-esteem is a very important motivator according to Abraham Maslow. He places a person’s self-esteem needs above physiological, security, and social needs.
The dictionary defines self-esteem as confidence and satisfaction in oneself. It can be also thought of as self-respect, or confidence ... Views: 2829
Owly and his sidekick Iggy.
Molly and her sidekick Li'l Dude.
The same story.
Molly was a Jerry Lee type of German Sheppard: the medium brown body and black muzzle. She was from the pound, a young adult who had lived in the truck of an unemployed homeless rural western dude, with him. ... Views: 2823
The grand object for which a gentleman exists, is to excel in company. Conversation is the mean of his distinction, the drawing-room the scene of his glory.
In company, though none are "free," yet all are "equal." All therefore whom you meet, should be treated with equal respect, although ... Views: 2823
My clients think it’s strange, but they do it anyway and thank me latter.
After they create a Business Vision Statement for the next year, they create an exit vision. Actually create 3 visions – a year, an exit and somewhere in between. And if you’re a mom create one for when your children ... Views: 2808
As they say, the ultimate proof of a leader’s effectiveness is the success of his company or organization. If you take a closer look at some of the most successful companies around, you will realize that they all have a Level 5 leader. This kind of leader is someone who does not allow his ego to ... Views: 2790
Do you think charisma is a sexy trait and you would like to have it? I have good news for you: you can voluntarily develop your charisma by putting into practice specific action steps.
Charisma is a personality trait which enables you to have a big influence on others around you, to persuade ... Views: 2790
“Genuine leaders never pursue or expect adulation or “star” status. When they receive it, they accept it graciously and move on to the next challenge. Leadership is not about personal victory. It is about winning through teamwork and positive energy by and for every member of the team.”
~Wayne ... Views: 2787
n How to Make Great Decisions, I shared with you two simple, four-word questions that can have a profound impact on your success rate in making basic everyday decisions. Today we are going to examine how former President Bill Clinton made critical decisions during his tenure as President of the ... Views: 2782
There have been millions of words written about leadership. Here are 788 more to add to your collection. And, in this case, these are critical to your success in leading others. Why not rate your own performance against these ten characteristics. It’s a great way to start growing your leadership ... Views: 2781
If I’ve said it once I’ve said it hundreds of times “Leadership is not any one method taught by an instructor. Leadership is developed from within with the support and guidance of an expert.” As a Leadership Coach I challenge people already in leadership roles, to reflect on integrity. That’s ... Views: 2777
Leaders are Readers
Reading can be a powerful catalyst for thinking; it has the potential for stimulating wisdom.
A long while ago, I heard someone say, “Leaders are readers.” It made a big impression on me, and I never forgot it. I don’t know who coined the phrase, but I must have ... Views: 2775
“All we have to fear is fear itself.” We’ve heard President F.D. Roosevelt’s quote so often, it risks being trite. But I think this was an example of his effort to provide the nation with emotional leadership in a dour time.
All we really have to fear is blind refusal to understand how ... Views: 2766
Do you have a high performing management team? Could it be better?
If your answer is anything less then great,... and yes it could be better. You are not alone.
All to often it is easier just to accept that although your team is not functioning optimally, it is perhaps good enough. ... Views: 2766
Have you been experiencing that lately that people are always late to always late for meetings? That's the law of attraction in action; somehow you haven't been true to your own values.
It's never about the other people really; it's about us being firm and clear about what we want and staying ... Views: 2763
Everyone wants to have immaculate and elegant place, whether it is for home or for the office. People are paying keen attention in decorating their interior as well exterior and following the techniques from all over the world. Market is full of numerous varieties, when it has come to choosing ... Views: 2740
Florida 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: 2739
Corporate Greed- A review of recent events and the need for Corporate Ethics (Part II of III)
The senior executives at Enron have become an icon of corporate greed, massive fraud, dishonesty, unethical behavior, and failed leadership. Andrew and Lea Fastow have fallen from grace, plea ... Views: 2738
Team dysfunction is at the heart of much organizational dysfunction. After all, people comprise teams and teams create organizations. Or, let’s work backwards: if we want to improve organizations, we need to develop individual people. Notice I said, “develop,” not “fix” or “improve.” Our view of ... Views: 2735
I once worked with another manager I avoided whenever I could. She complained a lot and constantly blamed someone on her team when something went wrong. She seemed incapable of taking personal responsibility for any situation. Since she was a colleague, I felt comfortable pointing out that she ... Views: 2731
Winners Give Up Trying To Get Everybody To Like Them.
Are you the type of person that everybody likes? Are you the one that always looks for ways to please your co-workers, friends, bosses or mates? But secretly complains and laments the “concessions” you have made when you get just out ... Views: 2725
Every great leader knows that they must invest time to learn as much as possible, from both their mistakes, challenges and successes. This knowledge will serve them in the present and assist them to plot the best possible course for the future. When plotting any course, all great leaders need to ... Views: 2713
At this stage of my business development I have been making it a point to study some of most Successful Entrepreneur of our time.
As a one of my old business coach one said:
“The key to success is to find someone that has what you want and do what they do”-Dani Johnson
Long gone is the ... Views: 2711
The secret to powerful leadership is understanding that there is a clear distinction between inspiration and motivation.
And what is that distinction?
For your business it is the difference between profit and loss and success and failure.
Does this describe your business?
You know that your ... Views: 2708
Many people would be thrown off guard by being asked to define leadership. A leader is someone who is in charge of a group of people, whether small or big. It is important to know that not everyone is born with the qualities of a leader, but one can train to be one. There are various attributes ... Views: 2707
“The ability to see into the future and anticipate the consequences of decisions made now will require us to go beyond simply relying on past experience. Leaders must free themselves from lock step procedures and purely analytical tools to accommodate the rapid rate of change and uncertainty ... Views: 2697
Lehman Brothers, AIG, Bank of America buys Merrill Lynch, the housing crisis, mortgage mess, fuel and food costs, on and on…
While it looks dire, the times are creating opportunities for more people to become true leaders – not just in business, but in their lives. Let’s examine leadership from ... Views: 2697
Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most recognized comedians in the world. In the early 90s it was Jerry’s comedy that spearheaded the popularity of observational humor.
Here are a few of his funny observations:
• According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two ... Views: 2690
This second part of the article about US Senator Daniel Inouye provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent ... Views: 2684
Being talented is a great responsibility as well having a big vision. When we lose focus as leaders, it's normal to misplace our purpose and get distracted and superficial with the empowering tools of leadership. To build our leadership is to build our presence and calibrate our talents and ways ... Views: 2679
Companies, big, medium, small or startups, have one thing in common – try as hard as they might, they can be, at any point of time, get hit by a crisis. The crisis or problem can strike at any time, in any form – be it product-related, financial, human resource, public relations, legal, market ... Views: 2674
Corporate Greed- A review of recent events and the need for Corporate Ethics (Part III of III)
At Fannie Mae, the career of well-respected CEO Franklin Raines came to an abrupt end when the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight forced a very resistant Fannie Mae Board of Directors to ... Views: 2672
For many of us, the name Nick Saban conjures up the image of a cold, calculating automaton – grim, frowning, win-at-all-costs football coach who cares more about the score of his games and the margin of his victories than the development of the young men at the University of Alabama. Until I did ... Views: 2671
Leadership calls for a lot of commitment and strategy if one is to make a positive impact on the targeted group of people. There are various leadership styles which are unique to define and understand the different kinds of leadership traits in famous leaders. The styles are composed of varying ... Views: 2667
Some years ago, I was a general manager for a large restaurant chain. I and the other general mangers were in a restaurant that had just been newly remodeled. As we were getting ready for the meeting someone brought in a box of those powder-sugar covered donuts. The box was placed on a large ... Views: 2645