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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- LEADERSHIP TOOL: DEVELOPING SUCCESS HABITS - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Scott HunterAre you tired of the standard practice of developing New Year’s resolutions and then feeling guilty because you have not followed through on them? Many would answer a resounding YES! In Jack Canfield’s book, The Success Principles, he provides some interesting insights and a fresh approach ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Leading a Kingdom - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Matthew MurphyThe legend of King Arthur is a truly classic tale. Young Arthur is destined to be king from birth, preordained to assemble the Knights of the Round Table, and fated to seek out the Holy Grail. It is not until you read between the lines that you discover the real lesson behind this fairytale. ...
Views: 777 - 9 Simple Techniques Any Leader Can Use to Show Employees Appreciation - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Yatharth Marketing SolutionsAppreciation is one thing that is demanded by all. No matter if they say it or not, their contribution to work adds up a new flavor with the pinch of appreciated words. Be it the colleagues, employees or co-workers, they don’t look out for occasions for little words shared by the other one end. ...
Views: 776 - The 13 most useful features in iOS 11 - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2018 from shireesha gudetiYou might surmise that you know everything there is to think about iOS 11 at this point. Yet, do you think about these 13 mystery traps that will make it less demanding and quicker to utilize iPhone highlights? Some you've utilized for a considerable length of time and others you've never ...
Views: 776 - The Art of Listening - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Scott HunterHave you ever had a conversation with someone and walked away saying to yourself: “I might as well have been talking to the wall?” Are you clear that there are times people have conversations with you and probably walk away saying to themselves: “I might as well have been talking to the wall?” ...
Views: 775 - Maintaining Good Client Relations - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Scott HunterCustomer Relations Establishing and Maintaining Good Customer Relations ISSUE: Customers don’t hire firms or engineers, they hire people. Unless an engineer is willing to appropriately start and then nurture the customer relationship, the customer won’t come back and they certainly ...
Views: 774 - Why Leaders Should Care About Empathy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeWhy Leaders Should Care About Empathy Empathy-first leadership means putting connections above all else. Empathetic leaders understand the importance of getting to know the people they’re leading as people, not merely by their job descriptions. This mindset entails stepping back - and ...
Views: 774 - St. Louis Business Achieves Highest Sales Honor - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Sharon WingronLocal business Wings of Success LLC has been honored as an Inscape Publishing Diamond Award Winner, Inscape’s highest award level. In 2011, less than 1% of Inscape Distributors earned the honor of Diamond Award. Wings of Success LLC brings insight and practical tools to help individuals be ...
Views: 773 - A Leader’s Guide to Better Listening - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Mikael MeirSuccessful leadership depends on the quality of attention and intention that the leader brings to any situation. ~ Otto Scharmer I’ve been studying a revolutionary system for leading, innovating, problem solving, and developing strategy. It was developed by MIT lecturer Otto Scharmer, in ...
Views: 772 - How to Play Without Rules - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergHere in the southern U.S. where I live, we’ve finally thawed out from a week of solid (pun intended) ice covering the roads and sidewalks, virtually shutting everyone in for almost a week. The freakishly strong storm and lasting arctic chill seemed to give people permission to break some rules – ...
Views: 772 - Is Leadership Assessment Necessary for your Organization? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Chris D'CruzFor many people, the ability to lead is a learned skill developed through years of trial and error and observation of those around them they consider to be good leaders. However, the capacity to lead is ingrained in some people, and the best way to discover any potential leaders within your ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - Motivation or Inspiration: There is a Difference - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Angie ThompsonOften on airplanes people ask me, in casual conversation, what I do for a living. After explaining it in a few sentences, they often knowingly smile, and say: "Oh, you`re a motivational speaker." Well, honestly, I believe that is NOT true; nor is it even possible. So I cringe internally, ...
Views: 772(2 votes) - Unlocking the Passion Paradox - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Angie ThompsonIn my opinion, passion is one of the most attractive qualities a person can possess. When you are passionate about something, others are drawn to you; you are able to influence more effectively and lead more successfully. Beyond these interpersonal facts, there are valuable personal ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - 7 Ways to be a Pleasing Personal Brand - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2019 from Bernard CliveThe Art of Being a Like-able Person 1. Know yourself: Yes, it all begins with you. Personal branding is about knowing who you are and presenting your best self to meet the needs of others. You need to really know who you are – your strengths and weaknesses. What makes your brand unique. What ...
Views: 771 - Hiring for the Long(er)haul - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Kari WaldnerHiring new employees is a costly and timely venture, one that should be approached seriously and methodically. How do you know if you have found the right person for the job? 1. What Position are You Hiring For? Make a detailed list of duties that are to be performed by your future ...
Views: 771 - Put on Your Mask First - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Angie ThompsonIf you have flown very often, you will recognize the following . . . In the event of a loss of cabin pressure, an oxygen mask will drop down in front of you. To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you. Place it firmly over your nose and mouth, secure the elastic band behind your ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - Finding Corporate Success Through Transformational Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Chris D'CruzTransformational leadership is the ability to guide a team on day to day activities to achieve a common purpose. This can be achieved through various methods: Idealized Influence: This is about winning confidence from followers or employees and providing modeling roles and influencing them to ...
Views: 770 - ONPASSIVE Offers a Synergistic Growth Platform for Startups - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2021 from venkatesh TWhile we see a huge number of startups every year only a few actually survive to make it to the top and sustain. Many lose the race and more often than not many actually have to close down within a few months of operations. The main reason why we see a large number of startups faltering in ...
Views: 770(1 vote) - Our Client Attention Policies - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Andrew Thomas FerrerTake advantage of the many opportunities related to associating a bookmaking business to a price per head company such as Book per Head, as the alliance between these two parties is the foundation for the success of sports betting entrepreneurs worldwide. We established our offshore call ...
Views: 770 - Top 10 Tips for Managing Down - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Roberta MatusonManagement looks really easy, doesn't it? You're awarded a title, and, if you are lucky, an office, and away you go. You bark some orders here and there and then you sit back until it's time to give another directive. Of course, everyone does exactly what you ask of them, because you are the ...
Views: 770 - ***I Wish You Would Just ... Delegate a Little - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Todd McDonaldBelieve it or not our employees are ready, willing and, in most cases, able to pitch in and help, but we need to ask. Too often we take the word “super” in supervisor literally and think we can do everything. In today’s fast-paced business environment, there is no way we can ...
Views: 769 - Beyond Manipulating and Motivating to Leading and Inspiring - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"People do work for money – but they work even more for meaning in their lives. In fact, they work to have fun. Companies that ignore this fact are essentially bribing their employees and will pay the price in a lack of loyalty and commitment." - Jeffrey Pfeffer, "Six Dangerous Myths About Pay," ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Control Your Own Destiny - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Man who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait very, very long time." - Chinese proverb Twenty years ago I came across a story (I don't know who wrote it) that illustrates the deadly power of the Victimitis Virus (the poor-little-helpless-me syndrome). Whenever I catch myself ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - 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 - 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 - 3 Ways to Keep Your Next Meeting Out of the Weeds - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Angie ThompsonGrowing up on a farm I know a little bit about getting in the weeds. And I know when you find yourself there, especially if the weeds are thick and tall, the going gets tough and you might even lose your way. I don`t know about your office, but my experience is that this happens in meetings ...
Views: 768(2 votes) - 4 Ways to Create Greater Accountability in Meetings - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Angie ThompsonMeetings, in most corners, don`t have the best of reputations. I often hear people say, "I`ve got to go to a meeting," but I don`t think I`ve ever heard someone say, "I get to go to a meeting." Why? Too many meetings with too few results; often rehashing or revisiting issues and actions ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Are You Strong Enough To Face Facts: Poor Employee Performance - by Too often, I hear successful leaders say that, even though they meet their objectives and budget quotas, they continually face one major problem; poor employee performance and low interest from their people. They describe this phenomenon as a gap between performance and maximum potential. When I ...
Views: 768 - Features That Make Serta Mattresses a Leader in Comfort - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Wendy RaycraftDid you know that you spend 1/3 of your life sleeping? That means you’re spending not just a third of your days, but a third of your entire life, in your bed! Which means that you’re going to want a very good bed. If you’re going to be spending eight hours (if not more) a day in one place, logic ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Manager's Corner Article: I Want My Life Back! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Liz WeberYep, I heard it again. A new client, a CEO, told my team prior to our first work session, "I want my life back. I love working, but I've got to stop working 90-100 hour weeks. Something's gotto change around here." Sounds logical and completely reasonable to me. But how do youget your life back ...
Views: 768 - Moving From Manager to Coach - by These days it seems the "coaching" word is everywhere. Business owners coach staff, as do managers and supervisors. Parents coach kids for life skills. We’re even coaching ourselves. Unfortunately, just because we change the name from
"managing" to "coaching" doesn’t mean we’ve developed ...
Views: 768 - RANTHAMBORE SAFARI - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2019 from Red CubeRanthambore National Park is one of India’s well-known national parks. It is located at the point where the Aravali Range and plateau of Vindhyas meet. The Ranthambore National Park is acknowledged as one of the best places in the country to spot tigers. It is located at a distance of 158 km ...
Views: 768 - What's Good, What's Right? - by It's one thing if you can't, it's another thing if you don't try. Applying what you Know IS Good and Right ... AS LONG as WHAT YOU KNOW is True and Accurate.
How do you know what's Good/Right, True/Accurate?
For me, it comes down to WHY I do things ... Intention. If my deep down intention ...
Views: 768 - Jesus Meets Muhammad (Chapter Six: Some Thoughts on Violence) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Craig LockJESUS MEETS MUHAMMAD (CHAPTER SIX: SOME THOUGHTS on VIOLENCE)) "CONVERSATIONS" BETWEEN JESUS AND MUHAMMAD. A "FASCINATING" DISCUSSION The Quran states: ‘Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed. Allah does not like transgressors.’ However, this fatwa ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Making Time for Important Long-Term Projects - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleMost of us focus our time and energy on whatever short-term tasks land on our plate each week. That's fine as long as we also commit time and energy to the important long-term projects that will get us where we eventually want to be. Here are six ways to make sure the important projects don't ...
Views: 767 - ***Leading by Serving! I Wish You Would Just … - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Robin KHonest thoughts from employees on what their leaders can do to help them succeed! Some call it servant leadership while others speak of the inverted leadership pyramid. No matter what it is called or what it looks like, the result is the same—a relationship between you as a leader and your ...
Views: 766 - Five Ways Gratitude Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Angie Thompson"Thank you" Saying "thank you" is something most of us learn at a young age. It's also something we teach to our children . We all know that gratitude is important, which is why, in many parts of the world, we have a day called Thanksgiving to remind us to be thankful. It is unfortunate in ...
Views: 766 - Manager's Corner Article: Developing Your Future Leaders: It's Your Responsibility - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Liz WeberMany business owners still believe their Human Resources (HR) department is primarily responsible for developing their respective organization’s future leaders. However, the longer business owners keep this limited mindset, the further behind their organizations become. You see, this ...
Views: 766 - Time Management Increases Choices - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Debra SloverThe best way to achieve true happiness in life is to have as many choices as possible. You've probably heard the saying that "money doesn't buy happiness" and while that is true, what it does buy you, can lead to happiness. What it can buy you are choices. Choices of housing, choices of more ...
Views: 766(1 vote) - Time Management Training Creates Thriving Environments - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Debra SloverIf you want to thrive at home and at work, implement time management training. The wasting of time is a leading cause of most stress. When everything is unorganized, and everyone is too busy running around as if on fire, a surviving attitude takes hold. In a survival mode, everyone starts ...
Views: 766(2 votes) - Training Is An Event, Learning Is A Process - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Angie ThompsonI say that phrase often. It’s part of my personal philosophy, and it’s part of my business philosophy. Let me explain… People around the world (you included) buy learning materials, books, audio programs, webinars, tele-seminars and attend lectures and workshops every day. These learning ...
Views: 766 - *The Hardest Initiative of Them All! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Joe FarchtIn my earlier work and life I was sure of what was right or wrong, black or white, correct or wrong, and the best way or the worst way to do things. I was a confident judge. Judgment was my enemy and I didn’t know it! Not now! Life has imparted some wisdom to me and I know that whatever I ...
Views: 765 - Feeling Self-Doubt? Here are 6 Tips to Increase Your Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Barbara Seifert Ph. D.In leadership, confidence is a must. Being able to lead others requires self-belief and courage. But did you know that a whopping 85 percent of people have low-esteem? This issue affects their personal and professional lives, including their careers, their health, their effectiveness in the job ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CREDIBILITY AND BOOST YOUR CAREER: GET A BOOK PUBLISH - by For years, I've told my clients et. al. that one of the ways to improve their credibility and boost their careers was to get published. It certainly has worked for me. Start with an article or two or three or ten, and at some time go for a book.
Often, here's what folks say to me, "You know, I ...
Views: 765 - Power of an Engaged Workforce - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleA Towers Perrin study of 86,000 employees worldwide, states that only 14% of the global workforce is highly engaged on the job. These individuals feel a connection to their work and the company and a passion for what they do. They are focused on the job and excited about the work they are doing. ...
Views: 765 - Powerful Questions for Powerful Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Marnie GreenIf you've been reading e-tips for awhile, you know that powerful questions lead to more meaningful performance conversations. You can't do all the talking and expect an employee to really buy in to your ideas. You have to engage them in the exchange. For most of us but those highly skilled ...
Views: 765(4 votes) - Questions Instead of Answers - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Marnie GreenPowerful and purposeful questions are an integral part of engaging employees in conversations about issues you can't solve on your own. You can't do it all yourself. As a manager, the input of your employees is vital to your ability to innovate, create, and in this current environment, survive. ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - The Graduation Speech I Never Gave - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergCongratulations graduates! You’re saying goodbye to four years of academic challenge and entering the new world of work. Don’t shudder—this is going to be great. And we need you. Really—I’ll tell you why in a minute. But we need you to know a few other things first—things they didn’t tell you ...
Views: 765(2 votes) - A Leadership Primer on Celebrations - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Angie ThompsonIn talking with leaders over the years, I`ve noticed that most seem to struggle with celebrations. Some struggle with when to celebrate. Some struggle with why they should. And some don`t have a struggle because they don`t celebrate at all. (Here the struggle is for those they ...
Views: 764(7 votes) - Blazing Our Own Improvement Path - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"The process of spiritual growth is an effortful and difficult one. This is because it is conducted against a natural resistance, against a natural inclination to keep things the way they were, to cling to the old maps and old ways of doing things, to take the easy path." — M. Scott Peck, The ...
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