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Views: 1560 - Manager's Corner: When Is it Complete - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Liz WeberSo what are we supposed to do? What are they looking for? Why don't they just tell us what they want? I hear these and similar questions from employees fairly frequently as they try to determine what their managers really want them to do with a project. What are they supposed to deliver? The ...
Views: 1152 - Manager's Corner: Keep It Real - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Liz WeberOne of the professional organizations to which I belong has had its theme for the year: Keep It Real. It is meant to encourage us members to truly be experts in what we proclaim to be and do. To be honest, when I first heard the theme, I thought: Boring! However, over the past several months, ...
Views: 995 - 7 Components of Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Means DavisPowerful leadership is exactly what most of us look for, in ourselves as well as outside ourselves. We look for people who provide that extraordinary quality that pulls people toward them, makes great endeavors appear effortless, and, in short, make us envious! So we went to look for what ...
Views: 14528(3 votes) - My Parisian Workouts - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Karole SutherlandWith my personal trainer in Paris for 2 months I have gained a whole new perspective on accountability. Exercise is one of those great ideas that many of us have and few of us follow through on consistently. I’m sure that in gyms around the country the sudden surge in membership experienced in ...
Views: 847 - Is Charismatic Leadership Good for Teams? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Steve DavisClearly 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: 1662 - Reflections on Leaders in Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Transform, Inc.Last week I spent four days working with a department within a large organization that is and has been in crisis for the past six months. They have had lay-offs, positions have been eliminated, all staff were mandated to take 4 unpaid furlough days, and personnel changes made at higher levels ...
Views: 1264 - ***Career or Job? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI met Wendy years ago when I took a job as a restaurant manager. For me, the management position was a job. It wasn’t my career as I hadn’t prepared myself to become a restaurant manager. Heck, I’d never even worked in a restaurant prior. But I had eaten in plenty of restaurants. I had a good ...
Views: 1655 - ***Is Stress Really the Problem? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThe Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health conducted a survey to determine the Top Ten Stressors at work. Here they are: * 10. "The treadmill syndrome" - Employees who consistently have too much or too little to do create a lot of stress. * 9. "Random ...
Views: 1076 - ***Hope I Didn't Complain Too Much - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI spent a little time with Bill recently. He’s in his eighties now and lives alone. He spends most of his days in front of the TV as he needs a walker to get around. He has a boarder who lives downstairs and she is supposed to fix his meals and keep him company in exchange for a substantial ...
Views: 1133 - ***The Résumé is Dead - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsWhat is a résumé? It’s nothing more than a collection of things you’ve done in your work life – a sort-of “eulogy” at work. Oh sure, it may also point out some skills that you were allowed to use while on the job but it really gives no indication of your aptitude, your natural talents nor your ...
Views: 1136 - ***Memo from the Customer - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI think I missed a memo recently. I must have. The memo I missed apparently stated that if you are a cashier, a salesperson or even a “sandwich artist,” feel free to have conversations with your co-workers, your friends and other complete strangers while “serving” your current customer. When ...
Views: 1421 - ***The 2% Economic Attitude Adjustment - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsI’m getting fed up with the media hysteria of the state of our economy. Sensationalism and ratings-grabs are leading the news these days and it’s sickening. Companies and their “Chicken Little” CFO’s are buying into the hysteria while sitting on piles of reserve cash. The sky is NOT falling. In ...
Views: 1084 - ***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: 1056 - ***It’s Not The Economy, Stupid - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsDriving past the electronics store yesterday, a roadside billboard caught my eye. “Watch the recession in high-definition.” That was how the billboard read. My first thought was that the store manager obviously had a few leadership abilities himself. In an effort to stop his employees from ...
Views: 1019 - Make a Splash, One Ripple at a Time! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesPeople often find themselves caught in the minute details of their day-to-day routines and experience a sense of disconnection from what is really important. Where your focus goes, your results flow! (Negative focus equals negative results; positive focus equals positive results.) Are you happy ...
Views: 2261(5 votes) - How to Be an Enlightened Leader - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Angela SpaxmanI’d like to be able to explain fully and clearly how to be an ‘enlightened leader’ (!!), but since I am only just discovering this possibility myself, I am only going to share what I’m learning these days as I explore leadership and spirituality. Please feel free to add to my understanding by ...
Views: 1353 - 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: 669 - Enrich Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEvery once in a while, we hear a sports hero, celebrity, or person of prominence decry: “I am not a role model.” It is an interesting statement because role models, like heroes and mentors, often are not labels we give to ourselves—they are badges of honor given to us by people who find us ...
Views: 1306 - Why leadership is needed now, more than ever - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Chris MakellLehman 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: 2944 - Step Boldy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Chris MakellThis year over one half million managers will enter new positions in Fortune 500 companies alone. And certainly with the challenges this economy presents, that number could be larger! This shift may include taking on new leadership roles or starting your own business. In any case, it requires ...
Views: 994 - 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: 1041 - Lead, follow, or get out of the way - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Jake TuschinskiIn the modern day world of leadership are Thomas Paine’s famous words, “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” First and foremost, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense advocated an immediate declaration of independence, postulating a special moral obligation of America to the rest of the world. Not long ...
Views: 2237(1 vote) - Connecting in a Disconnected World - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from David W. EarleConnecting in a Disconnected World David W. Earle, LPC I am convinced that the core human requirement is the need to connect with others. The problems of strife, misunderstanding, and conflict are symptomatic of the lack of connection; the key to successful leadership is the strength of the ...
Views: 1436 - Ten Dwarfs - Off to Work - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from David W. EarleDo all employees present the same challenges, are they all equally motivated, do they respond to the same stimuli? Snow White had Seven Dwarfs that sang, “Hi-Ho it’s off to work we go” as they spend their days engaged in productive employment. As a child, we knew of seven happy dwarfs, but as ...
Views: 1353 - The Art of Decision Making: Make Powerful Choices and Take Control of Your Life When You ACT - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you have trouble making decisions? Are you stuck in a situation that is causing you stress, and don’t know how to fix it? The ACT methodology is a tool that you can use to help you sort out your options and arrive at a decision. At the heart of each issue, challenge, or decision are three ...
Views: 694 - The CEO Challenge: Being, Not Just Doing - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Kevin McMahonThe truly effective CEO can achieve up to 70 percent improvement in the performance of their people. And the key to such success? It’s more about being than doing. By Kevin McMahon. While CEOs know that they impact on the organisation they lead, many may not realise just how profound that ...
Views: 722 - Transparent Communication - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Patrick SmythThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security adjusts the security alert status from code yellow to code orange. The change is announced on national television news networks. You immediately launch your orange alert status program – or, do you? More likely, you’ll do what almost everyone else does ...
Views: 2875(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Be a Pack Leader - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from brian spilnerIf you have ever watched the National Geographic Channel for any length of time then chances are that you have seen a show titled The Dog Whisperer staring Cesar Millan. Fro those of you who have not had the pleasure, Cesar is a television host who travels across the country helping people gain ...
Views: 2170 - Integrity: The Root of Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Jake TuschinskiIf 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: 3026(2 votes) - Being “Open for Business” - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieI have great admiration for small business owners. I love their entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering attitude, perseverance and strength. I am lucky enough to work with them daily as their business coach. Through my role as coach, I am honored to witness courage in so many ways. The courage to ...
Views: 1446 - 2 Tips on Becoming a Successful Leader - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from David LLeadership is not born but can be taught. When learning about leadership, one must first realise that everyone is already somehow a leader themselves. For example a husband, who is the head of his family, mother/father parenting their kids, CEO, boss, managers, and church leaders. Then you must ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Rebuilding Trust One Leader at a Time (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Chris WilliamsI recently read an excerpt from Lee Iacocca’s most recent book, Where Have All The Leaders Gone? It is clear that he is not happy about the current condition of the U.S. economy and with our foreign affairs. Iacocca says that we should be outraged and screaming bloody murder for the mess we ...
Views: 1484 - Being Positively Practical in Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieWith the current economy and market changes I certainly feel it is important to keep a positive attitude, be positive and focus on what’s working versus what isn’t working. I know without a doubt that this helps me stay productive, peaceful and creative which makes me better at what I do daily. ...
Views: 1422 - Learning the Art of Leadership through Self-Development - by Starting October 8th, a group of leaders and emerging leaders from around the country will begin a 12 week training program that will be grounded in the principles of Emotional Intelligence, Appreciative Inquiry, and Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Challenge that may just change their lives and ...
Views: 2434 - Obama Leadership: 8 Ways to Lead in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Sharif Khan“I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.” – Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States The world is looking for a new kind of leader who can bring hope and stability in dark economic times. President Obama could very well be that leader. Only time will tell. What can we ...
Views: 947 - Full Engagement: A Cornerstone of Outstanding Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Chris WilliamsIn the "2007 Corporate Issues Survey, A Look at the Trends and Issues Organizations and Leaders Face," by the Ken Blanchard Companies, it is evident that the corporate world is dealing with a complex mix of challenges, or opportunities as I like to call them. Competition continues to evolve and ...
Views: 1076 - Five Must-Do Practices in Tough Times - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Chris WilliamsLike many of you, I have not seen an economic downturn like this in my entire lifetime. Most of my colleagues are facing their most challenging and difficult times, both professionally and personally. Jobs and operating expenses are being cut at record levels, leaving remaining workers to do ...
Views: 1145 - Creating a Reputation for Honesty as a Leader- Part 3 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from John CameronBarry came into my office and sat down in the chair. Barry was the last holdout. I needed Barry. He was the loyal leader of the opposition. He was a supervisor and his team produced. I knew, absolutely knew that we could break records and in this economy if I could get Barry to understand ...
Views: 1100 - Creating a Reputation for Honesty as a Leader- Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from John CameronHow many of you spend one hour or more in meetings each week? Two hours? Three hours? Four hours? More. How many of you have been in meetings that start late? Ten minutes late? Fifteen minutes late? How do you feel when that happens? What does it say when someone schedules a meeting and ...
Views: 1106 - Lead From Any Seat - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from t. Scott GrossAccording to the tiny digital clock in front of the mayor’s seat to my left the time was 5:58, two minutes to go before the gavel would shake our audience of citizens and staff to attention. In a hundred twenty seconds or so the Council members, five including the mayor would sit up straight ...
Views: 1514 - 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: 1196 - How the Best Leaders Build Trust - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from FSB AuthorsAlmost everywhere we turn, trust is on the decline. Trust in our culture at large, in our institutions, and in our companies is significantly lower than a generation ago. Research shows that only 49% of employees trust senior management, and only 28% believe CEOs are a credible source of ...
Views: 959 - Your Winning Leadership Formula to a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa"The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man." - Euripides Balance is not a state or place we can get to. Balance is always in motion. A ballerina trains and ...
Views: 898 - Transformational Leadership - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Tom FeinbergManaging in today's dynamic, diverse workplace requires great leaders who must be visionaries, “change agents” and coaches. Leadership is the ability to make sound and timely decisions that reflect the mission and the objective of an organization. A leader can be either ...
Views: 1394(5 votes) - Crisis Investing - A Three-Pronged WCM Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Steve SelengutOne of the great things about being a professional investor is the opportunity one has to apply his or her long-term experience to the investment environment that is unfolding (or coming unglued) in the present. If nothing else, most successful investors develop a consistent strategy that ...
Views: 1850(2 votes) - Setting Expectations - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Karole SutherlandIt’s no secret that flying is no longer exciting or fun and it’s definitely not romantic anymore. I recently flew from Chicago to Vancouver and the chaos in the departure area reminded me how important it is to be clear about expectations. As I stood in an endless line waiting to check in, I ...
Views: 869 - Integrity - Don't Fake It! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Gregory CoveyI 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: 1408 - Will You See the Opportunities? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Chris MakellAs a long term corporate employee for a Fortune 20 company, I’ve witnessed the demonstration of many levels of leadership, from the top of the corporate ladder to the new hire attempting to step into a new leadership position. I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing it myself. I can tell you that ...
Views: 993 - Celebrate Your Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Chris MakellTis’ the season… Are you celebrating your gifts as a high caliber leader? Certainly each day has been a gift, right? Ok, so now let’s get real. We’re coming to the end of another year and you’re almost ready to look back at all your goals and accomplishments. That’s good and important…key to ...
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