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Views: 1638 - 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 - Leadership In Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Stephen FruehLeadership and Marriage are two concepts we don’t often put together. Relationships are about love, about communication, about listening and conflict resolution. Marriage is also about leadership, which is about vision, action, goals, and accountability. Recently in my work with business ...
Views: 2308 - Leadership Insanity - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Angie ThompsonThere are at least two definitions of the word insanity: the one in the dictionary, and the cliché we’ve all heard, used, and knowingly nodded our head at when hearing it. First, from Merriam-Webster: Insanity 1. a deranged state of the mind usually occurring as a specific disorder (as ...
Views: 991 - Leadership is a Marathon, Not a Sprint - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Angie ThompsonTwo of the most noted races in the track and field world are the 100 meter dash and the marathon. They are on opposite ends of the length spectrum – a sprint of 100 meters and a long trek of 42,195 meters (26 miles, 385 yards). Many times leaders work and act with an incredible sense of urgency, ...
Views: 432 - Leadership is Not a Label - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Dan CoughlinOver the last 25 years of working with individuals and groups the topic I have studied the most is leadership. It is my favorite topic of all. Here are five lessons I’ve learned about leadership. Lesson #1: Leadership is Not a Label In studying leaders and in working side-by-side with ...
Views: 2312 - Leadership Is Serving The Needs Of The People You Lead; It Is Not Promoting Your Own Agenda - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Jean StarlingTaking on a role that requires you to lead others means your own needs and agendas must move to the bottom of your list of importance. Some would say that we are in the war with Iraq based on Bush’s own agenda rather than the needs and desires of America. Is this true? Unless you have some ...
Views: 795 - Leadership Isn't Always Fun - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kelsey HallingI recently attended an event focused on leadership. The event featured speakers who focused on the touchy-feely aspect of leadership. Words like inspire and empower were used frequently, paired with power points containing images of impressive mountain ranges, and beautiful seascapes. ...
Views: 872 - Leadership Knows No Age - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2015 from Royce GomezLeadership comes in all ages and knows no boundaries. I had the privilege of being invited to join Ohio State University athletes (Go Buckeyes! was the cheer) and Soles4Souls on a shoe distribution to Costa Rica. The athletes may be from the same campus; however, most of them didn't know one ...
Views: 1873 - Leadership Lessons - Casting Your Vision - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sajith T.M.Vision is the primary and most important quality for a leader to possess. It is what leads and motivates him towards success - the fire that lights the road he will be traveling so he will not get lost along the journey. It is the sense of direction that draws him forward. A leader without a ...
Views: 1120 - Leadership Lessons for Tiny Empires - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Tracey OsborneWhether you have a large, full time staff or one full time employee and then a number of contractors or other types of team members, you still do a lot of managing, delegating, and serving as a leader. Even if you’re a true solopreneur, you need leadership skills to keep yourself motivated ...
Views: 1109 - Leadership Lessons from Game of Thrones Characters - by Submitted on May 12, 2019 from Bhavana PandeyWhile the world awaits every new Game of Thrones episode with bated breath, fans and theory mongers are busy scrutinizing past episodes to forecast who would sit, if anyone at all, on the fancy Iron Throne. But this article isn't about speculation. Instead, it's about celebrating the leaders who ...
Views: 629 - Leadership Lessons On & Off The Court - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from paige arnof-fennI’ve been a sports fan since I was a kid, and living in Boston now has made it fun and easy for me to continue following teams I love. I grew up in a town that had lost its NBA franchise and did not have a major league baseball team so I have adopted the Celtics and Red Sox as my own. As a ...
Views: 1827 - 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 ...
Views: 957 - Leadership Principles - Kill Blame Culture! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Terrie AndersonTruly Great Leaders expect maximum productivity from everyone! In High Performance Teams absenteeism is very low, productivity is high, and people are busy doing what they should be doing to contribute, they are entirely relaxed about the leader and see him or her as part of the team, rather ...
Views: 3431 - Leadership Principles in a Changing Workplace - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Joe FarchtChange in the workplace is accelerating. Technology development and infusion into new products is almost a daily event. Companies are in endless pursuit to drive costs down to become more competitive. Rightsizing, downsizing, reorganization with layoffs are the norm. Changes driven by Six ...
Views: 2405 - Leadership Program- Developing Future Learning Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Sonu ParasharA Leadership program is a specific management program that provides you with an edge to succeed both in your professional and personal endeavors. Leadership programs are not just the pre-requisites for personal and professional development, but also for organizational success. These programs ...
Views: 611 - Leadership Programs - Helping You Learn Your Leadership Potential - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Sonu ParasharIt’s not considerable to simply increase your skills in your chosen field. Even if you’ve a lot of experience and skills you might still not be capable to develop to your full brilliance because pressure gets you down. As a future successful leader, you need to be able to reach various issues ...
Views: 749 - Leadership Programs For Executives - Improve Performance And Increase Revenue - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Sonu ParasharA constant improvement in the productivity is appreciative always in every workplace. Executive leadership programs and other leadership programs are always helpful to train employees to improve their productivity, raise their performance and increase their credential, which assist them to get ...
Views: 669 - Leadership Questions That People Ask - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Gami CastilloI am involved in a lot of different activities, but I don't have any leadership positions. How important is it to take leadership positions in college? All my friends have some kind of leadership in our college, whether it be that they are on the exec board of their club or they are the ...
Views: 651 - Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2020 from William CottringerLeadership Skills By Bill Cottringer If your want to be a leader, feel free to test your potential against this self-assessment instrument. And if you are already a leader, you can assess the level of leadership skills you have achieved and the ones still needing some work. The scoring ...
Views: 898 - Leadership Skills Training: 5 Irrefutable, Non-Negotiable Laws of Leadership You Must Know Now - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Kevin BerchelmannLeaders, new and old, sometimes lose sight of the most fundamental tenets of leadership. Here's a reminder… I frequently tell executives that leadership and its concepts, theories and core applications haven't changed in a millennium. Some of our demographics may have changed. This forces ...
Views: 787 - Leadership Starts with Tough Decisions: Five Leadership Skills for Outstanding Team Building - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Ed SykesLeadership starts with tough decisions. Let me share with you my recent leadership challenge and the leadership secrets you can use in any team building situation for great leadership results. I have the honor and pleasure of volunteering for many groups and causes. In many situations, I am ...
Views: 951 - Leadership Starts with You (How to Demonstrate the Change You Want to See in Your Organization) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from Pritom DasLeadership starts with you. This is an inescapable truth. People don’t like being told what to do. They respond better to external stimuli. The way you carry yourself can influence the way others on your team behave on a day-to-day basis. If you respect their time, they will respect yours. ...
Views: 753 - Leadership Strategies: Leadership Excellence Isn't Achieved Without Failure - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Theresa-Maria Napa"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." - Robert F. Kennedy No matter where you are in your year, I would like you to think about where are you now from where you were six months ago? What were your New Year's Resolutions this year, if any? More and more I hear people ...
Views: 1294 - Leadership Strategies: How To Lead Your Organization through Thick And Thin & Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Richard MartinWorld-class leaders have the personal resolve and willpower to create effective plans and the organization to implement their strategies. They energize their organizations through these plans. They act decisively. They assess and adjust their plans constantly on the basis of sound situational ...
Views: 746 - Leadership Styles - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Kevin KellySo what is your leadership style? Are you Authoritarian, Democratic, Servant, Thoughtful All of the above styles have their merits, some many demerits. But are we looking in the wrong place in the context of embracing a style that will enhance our relationship with all the major stakeholders in ...
Views: 1343 - Leadership Styles For A Successful Home Business - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Brent WorleyYour leadership styles will effect the growth of your home business. If you are leading the right way, your business will grow, others will become leaders, and it will reflect throughout your organization. However, lead the wrong way, or not lead at all, and your business will cease to ...
Views: 843 - Leadership Styles: Fear Vs Respect - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from CHERIE ScheurichHaving a positive relationship with your boss ranks close to the top in evaluating job satisfaction for most people. Any of us who have been employed regularly for any length of time know that having a boss who “is just plain miserable” affects your desire to head to work in the morning and ...
Views: 1006 - Leadership Team Development – Creating an Emotive Vision - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Rebecca Watson10 Top Reasons that stops the average leader from becoming a Great Leader. We’re focusing 10 articles on each one of these reasons. Today’s article focuses on not having an emotive vision for the team to buy into. I have been an Executive Coach for over 10 years and whether its CEO ...
Views: 804 - Leadership Techniques: Seven Secrets to Being the Leader Everyone Wants to Follow - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Ed SykesIn this changing, challenging, and competitive workplace, we can’t overestimate the importance of good management. Good managers will consistently motivate you to perform at higher levels of productivity. Bad managers will drive you crazy and eventually out of the organization. Managers ...
Views: 873 - Leadership That Inspires - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Richard BrookeWorld history is full of powerful leaders; men and women who changed the direction of societies, business and culture. Nothing is more valuable to our society’s health. Yet today, leadership often feels like a missing link in business, politics, religion, education and even the family. Sure, ...
Views: 1097 - Leadership Theories - How They Apply To Your Daily Routine - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Chris D'CruzLeadership theories are all about how best someone directs their group and or even themselves in achieving their goals thus becoming successful. People do apply leadership theories in their day to day business even without knowing it. These theories do apply to group members if you are involved ...
Views: 1604 - Leadership through Diversity | Business Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2020 from CIO LookBusiness leadership throughout every department of the organizational ladder has been integral to the overall success of any given business. Effective leadership has always been about executing the company’s vision or redefining and improving it, and in some cases setting the tone and the ...
Views: 627 - Leadership Tip - Managing the Unimaginable - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary (1919-2008) New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. If you are someone who is overworked, stressed out, burned out, under-paid, and underappreciated, then read on to see what successful people do to be winners in their lives. ...
Views: 1295 - Leadership Training For New Managers: How To Go From Peer To Manager In 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Kevin BerchelmannYou’ve always thought about being in charge. You always wanted to be in the position to make necessary changes and do things smarter. Now, you just got promoted to manager and have the opportunity you always wanted. Now what? Clearly, there’s no simple "new manager’s user manual for modern ...
Views: 724 - Leadership Training Mississauga - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Scott KressAt Summit, team building programs are designed to create an experience that resonates. It is essential that each program is fun, sophisticated, organizationally appropriate and provide a defined value. Our highly engaging programs are designed for both large groups and small and can be used as ...
Views: 1053 - Leadership Training – A Pre- requisite for Organizational Success and Development - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Sonu ParasharEvery organization is composed of a different set of people who are unique in their own way. For an organization to be successful, it should be able to manage and lead its employees effectively. Formal training during the education years may not suffice for workplace challenges as they are far ...
Views: 884 - Leadership Training: How To Lead Your Team Successfully By Getting Bad At What You Do - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2007 from Wally AdamchikLeader, manager, foreman, boss…. These titles (and others) describe people who are responsible for getting a job done by directing others. The key point to remember is more than one worker must be involved in the effort for the project to be completed correctly. Therefore, the leader must ...
Views: 1939 - Leadership Traits - Unconventional Success Through Mind Map - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Chris D'CruzThe diagram on which ideas, tasks and words are represented is called a mind map. All the aspects are centralized on a particular idea or word to generate, classify, structure and visualize ideas. The representations can be used as a way of keeping information organized or for study purposes, ...
Views: 654 - Leadership Vs Management - A Case Of Mistaken Identity - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Jodi OuelletteEquating management with leadership can be comparable to a case of mistaken identity. Aquiring a promotion, a specific position, or even a highly regarded degree won't designate an individual a leader. For anyone serious about developing a successful business, increasing leadership skills is ...
Views: 985 - Leadership vs performance coaching - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2018 from Tori UtleyNo doubt your quest of achieving your personal or even organizational goals is not a walk in the park. That goes with no say. You will need to go an extra mile to turn these dreams into reality- Often you will need inspiration and guidance in order to unleash your potential. It is in such ...
Views: 769 - Leadership vs. Management - The Difference between a Leader and a Manager - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Chris D'CruzThe question related to the difference between management and leadership has been asked numerous times and has been answered differently each time. The major difference between leaders and managers is in the way they interact and motivate workers or followers towards an aim or target, and this ...
Views: 888 - Leadership Words-Why We Follow The Leader - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Eric PenningtonLeadership Words- Why We Follow the Leader I'm always fascinated by how leaders (good and bad) use words to get people to follow. It’s a very powerful reality when you think about it. What's critical is why a leader wants you to follow. Often it is not the subject (global warming, quarterly ...
Views: 1580 - Leadership, It's All About The Donut! - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Bill LoydSome 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: 2792 - Leadership- A Very Crucial Concept - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2022 from Rachel StweardLeadership is often regarded as one of the most-important concepts in business and management. We see examples of good leaders in everyday life. Nelson Mandela was a good leader. Mahatma Gandhi was a great leader. Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos are considered good business leaders in ...
Views: 446 - Leadership: Great Leaders Capture The Power Of Vision - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Mark BowserThroughout time, great leaders have always had vision. Vision is one of the most important elements to being a champion. The Ancient Writer states it this way, "Where there is no vision, the people perish….” Vision keeps us on track. It even shows us where the track is. So, if vision is ...
Views: 3465 - Leadership: Wisdom of the Ages - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Susan CullenIf you gather 100 experienced leaders together to share with you their most important secrets for success, you probably wouldn't hear a lot of academic theory or jargon. Instead, this is a good idea of what you’d hear: Put ethics first. If you make unethical decisions for short-term gain, ...
Views: 1097 - Leadership: How To Improve Your Bottom-line? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Doreen McGunagleChange today goes beyond the new technology to the evolution of the global workforce. Creating change management competencies allows the organization to react to, and successfully embrace continual change. Change management competency requires that it penetrates every aspect of the ...
Views: 744 - Leadership: Inspiring Others is Only the First Step - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Valencia RayOur leadership “true potential” is not realized simply by inspiring others or feeling inspired or just having more information. Knowledge is not really power until it is applied. Recognition or an “aha” are only nice, interesting tidbits until you muster up the courage to make the change. ...
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