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Experiencing Yanni live in concert is an incredible journey of musical magic through sound, showmanship and his dynamic persona. It is also a masterful journey of visibly obvious leadership. Yanni is not only a genius composer but is also an engaging, enabling and empowering leader.
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It’s up to you to be the leader for your business whether you’re a solo professional or have a number of staff. The whole point of leadership is achieving results either through others or yourself. Polish your leadership skills and start getting better results.
Only the leader can ... Views: 681
I had heard a story regarding integrity several years ago when I was in the Marine Corps. I had spent twelve years as a Marine - and it will never leave me. You know what they say - once a Marine - always a Marine.
Now I don’t know if the story that I’m about to tell is true - but it ... Views: 1311
Integrity in leadership is absolutely essential. If you had nothing else, having strict integrity alone makes you notches above everyone else.
In today’s world, more and more companies are looking for individuals with integrity to head their organizations.
I mean, look at the financial ... Views: 1289
Good leadership skills and integrity go hand in hand; however, don't mistake the true meaning of integrity with just being honest! Integrity goes much deeper than just honesty! Integrity is the way someone lives their life and their core values!
Let's take a simple but good example of how ... Views: 1114
Many of you hear me speak all over the
world and I teach the process
“What you sow, you shall reap”.
It is a principle that is based upon
whatever you do today will predict your
future. You can’t dispute the fact, it’s
not fiction, it’s fact, that what you ... Views: 710
“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and ... Views: 1067
Nowadays we hear about the importance of goal setting to achieve our goals. However, goal setting needs to be intelligent goal setting. What I mean by intelligent goal setting is to make sure you do not become discouraged by your goal or goals.
Too many people are overzealous with things ... Views: 1159
Yvette Bethel's latest book, Interconnectivity, Flow, and Balance Model (IFB) introduces an operating system that functions in the background of organizations, families, and multiple other types of communities. Like computer operating systems, IFB is ever-present, not always perceived, and ... Views: 1007
Interrogate reality doesn’t only mean the other person’s reality. It means we begin with our own. Always. If we harbor thoughts like “John is unreasonable. How in the world can I tell him without him getting defensive?”, we’re looking in the wrong place. Courageous conversations are first of ... Views: 3310
An Interview with business-leadership expert, public speaker and trainer, Steve Diggs.
1. Where did the idea for (insert name of your company or organization) come from?
I chose Fast-Forward Leadership™ because I believe every successful person should strive to develop what I call the ... Views: 1641
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: 2875
In May 2001, I took a livelihood risk. I left my old ways of coaching behind in favor of a powerful, new system called WorkforceDNA. This system is the brain child of Sandra Seich, whose 8 years of research and development resulted in this 'first of its kind' assessment. The slogan is "business ... Views: 1684
Hunch, gut feeling, impression, psychic hit -- these are all names for this power called intuition. Intuition is a tool for acquiring knowledge without the process of rational thought. It is the sixth sense; it is what informs you beyond the first five senses of taste, hearing, touch, smell, and ... Views: 1081
In the modern business landscape, technology is not merely a tool but a strategic necessity. From streamlining operations to engaging customers and enhancing products, technology holds the key to staying competitive and achieving sustainable growth. Successful CEOs understand the value of tech ... Views: 106
The Law of Specificity States: “To the degree that you are not specific in your communication that is the level of guessing or mind-reading the receiver of your message needs to do.”
If people in your organization feel like they have to continually guess what is expected of them, or ... Views: 1955
Clearly we're all drawn to charismatic leaders. Whether we're talking about political leaders like JFK, public speakers like Zig Ziglar, or trainers like Anthony Robbins, how does the charisma or strength of a leader impact a team, pro or con?
We've become increasingly conditioned to being ... Views: 1537
After more than 4000 private phone calls were illegally hacked by News of the World reporters (causing a scandal that shut down the high-circulation, highly profitable newspaper) journalist Carl Bernstein quoted an employee who said that media baron Rupert Murdoch "invented and established this ... Views: 606
At certain times in our careers we need to make decisions about up-leveling our lives and careers. Some persons are loyal to their organizations, waiting for their supervisors to recognize their contributions and potential. They wait and wait, and sometimes they are rewarded with a promotion if ... Views: 1141
“Whenever you find yourself on the verge of losing your temper or falling into a bad mood, ask yourself, ‘Is this how I want to spend my day? Is it worth it to let this___________ (Fill-in-the-blank; person, situation etc.) take control of my day? Really?” – Margaret Meloni
You are probably ... Views: 1266
The epitome of Success is the result of a series of Decisions that coincide with your goals and aspirations. The first ideal thing to do would be to assess your current pre-disposition, are you contented, happy or is change a necessity?
I believe “change can only be attained from ... Views: 907
Change is the only aspect in life that is constant. It is taking place everywhere. In your place of work, in your home and change takes place in every organization. The degree of the change can vary, but it is change at the end of the day. Changes can be small such as changing the computers in ... Views: 585
Sales motivation has never been a bigger challenge as it is in today’s altered world. Traditional methods have no room anymore, what is needed is a transformational approach that would yield enduring results.
So what is this transformational approach?
For one, it has to deliver enduring ... Views: 783
In addition to such victims of “industry dissonance” as the late Enron founder Kenneth Lay and CEO Jeffrey Skilling, there seems to be a movement, possibly due to the dramatic economic shifts occurring at the start of the century, in which the status-loving, jet-setting, deal-making celebrities ... Views: 908
It is amazing to me how many companies undertake a major change with little pre-planning, and then they wonder why the change didn’t go smoothly. By some accounts, as high as 50% of all organizational changes fail.
If your organization is getting ready to undertake a major change there are ... Views: 3165
Productivity does not need to be hard. Hard work does not define success, nor real productivity. Success as we tend to define it does not often equal happiness, either. Perhaps if we stop implying that hard work and success are required before we can be happy, we can be happy as we work and ... Views: 1204
The No. 1 reason companies lose their sales talent is that they’re deal killers.Let me explain.In my experience, there are two kinds of companies: those that will do what they can to close deals and those that resist deals entirely. Businesses in that second group are typically run by ... Views: 1480
Issuing a written warning letter for tardiness is no different from any other disciplinary letter. The facts are the facts and making sure everyone is treated fairly is as important as always. When it comes to tardiness, however, I continue to hear people ask the question what is consider tardy? ... Views: 14505
You hear the words team, teamwork or team building at the office, some of us more than others. But do authentic teams really exist? Or are you a part of a disconnected group of people who happen to work for the same employer, all with different agendas? Sometimes employees are lured into ... Views: 1188
Read the title again, carefully. It doesn’t say “it takes more effort to get results.” It says “it takes more than effort to get results.” Ah, the difference a word can make.
In the world I grew up and live in, hard work is considered a high virtue. I’ve read children's books that spoke of ... Views: 1411
W. Edwards Deming, of Total Quality fame, used to say that leaders had 80% of the power and responsibility in an organization. He’s right, and ethics is no exception. It’s become common practice for leaders to throw away their power in ethical situations and claim “it’s ... Views: 1914
Beyond the knowledge of business and it's complexities - way beyond the expertise of advertising gurus and marketing mavens, there is a place where the seeds of success germinate. Find this place and success and real happiness will be yours.
Why do I say it's hard to find a rich hermit? ... Views: 1459
Every place I go, if I’m in an organization long enough, I’ll hear people lament about the lack of accountability. Specifically, I hear things like: “They just don’t seem to care enough, I guess.” “Those action items never get done – I don’t know why we even identify them.” “I have trouble ... Views: 999
What’s your Energy Signature?
Have you ever walked into a room and felt the mood of the room before anyone even said anything?
You know that feeling… Whether you walked into a room with your loved one, or into a conference room full of colleagues – you can sense the energy of the room ... Views: 1264
It isn't often that I write a tribute to someone who has died, but I found that I was affected by the sad death of Steve Jobs. Death sometimes has that impact on me, particularly if it was someone I saw as brilliant. Michael Jackson was the last occasion where this happened.
But it is ... Views: 1893
THE DISTANCE IS NOTHING; IT IS ONLY THE FIRST STEP THAT IS DIFFICULT
“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Dr. Martin Luther King
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If you're a manager or supervisor, it's your job to make sure your staff not only gets the work done, but finds fulfillment in their jobs. If you don't, you'll spend a lot more time than necessary in the hiring and training cycle because unfulfilled employees don't tend to stick around.
While ... Views: 614
Hey! “Keep Your Eye on The Ball”!
How any times have you heard that expression? Was it as a kid at bat for the first time? It could have been any sport really where one needs to focus “on the ball”. Or, maybe you’ve shouted it out to your child during their little league baseball or softball ... Views: 1009
We have talked about taking care of yourself, taking risks, and be prepared as the first three keys to unlocking your potential and achieve success. The next key (4th in the series) talks about how being prepared.
Despite the uncertain economic climate, I think we are living powerful times ... Views: 1411
Successful Leaders Put Language to Work
I’ve worked with many excellent leaders over the years and no two were exactly alike. Some had great technical knowledge while others had great vision. Some were charismatic and inspirational, while others were introspective and insightful. But, no ... Views: 2502
Most 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
Problem solving is often difficult whether the problem is yours alone or one that requires group consideration. If the problem is personal in nature, you may feel ‘stuck’ in moving forward. In working with groups of people either at work, in volunteer activities or in your own family it may ... Views: 1320
What's the opposite of command and control leadership? Caring.
We're talking about simple human caring, and it's something all your people need if they're going to achieve the goals you want them to achieve.
In a Fast Company article ("The CEO's New Clothes"), Linda Tischler maintains that ... Views: 1246
"It's not giving the speech that terrifies me," said a colleague recently. "It's all that anxiety beforehand… those moments, days or weeks before, when I'm planning and preparing… that makes me feel sick to my stomach!"
He's not the first or only speaker who suffers from knock-out ... Views: 929
As long as there is more than one thing involved in any situation, and there always is, they have a point at which they meet. This meeting point is often overlooked or simply not recognized that it exists, and so problems are difficult to solve and conflicts grow because the true cause is not ... Views: 1309
Good leaders are clairvoyant. They seem to know the unknown.
In fact, it is such quality of envisioning that set good leadership apart from the bad. People look to leaders for direction. The better a leader can know the future, the better his following.
What about you? Are you a ... Views: 1385
Labor management and good leadership skills go hand in hand! There is no question that any company that employs people it will become one of their most volatile expense line items they have.
Why?
Because people are unpredictable!
Everything from dips in productivity to changes in ... Views: 1481
It was the summer of 1995 and I was in the middle of my 10th season leading a professional baseball franchise, when I was forced to face my shortcomings as an organizational leader.
After a very destructive altercation between key members of our organization’s leadership team, I had to ... Views: 1238