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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- The Keys to Earning Respect - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from cedric riceI am sure that you all have heard the old adage that if you want respect you have to earn it. That saying is so true but I want to add onto it from the things that I have learned during my life experiences. You have to earn it, give it, and demand it all at the same time. If you do these things ...
Views: 1754 - The Keys to Effective Self-Promotion - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleMost people are reluctant to promote themselves and their work. Are you one of them? You might update your boss about a few noteworthy accomplishments, but usually you stay humble and keep your nose pressed to the grindstone. Heaven forbid anyone accuse you of bragging or brown nosing! "My ...
Views: 782 - The Keys to Successful Performance Conversations - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Angie ThompsonIt is likely you have had an experience like this in your past: You are 8 or 10 or 12 years old. You’ve done something wrong, whether you know it yet or not. You certainly know it after you have been told to “stay after class”, “go to the Principal’s office” or “wait until your Father gets ...
Views: 882 - The Language of Encouragement - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Angie ThompsonSome of the most powerful things in life are simple. Such is the case with encouragement. People are more productive, more focused and more successful in a positive and supportive environment than in a negative one. And we can help create that environment by being more encouraging. John Adair ...
Views: 892 - The Leader Without Followers - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Rich MiltonThe turn around of events for everyone has a purpose whether it’s from bad to good, or good to bad. And a leader may think he is a leader now, may not be really a leader after all. That’s why there’s a purpose for every turn of events in our lives. Everyone around him regards him with ...
Views: 1411 - The Leadership Question Prompted by Daylight Savings Time - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Angie ThompsonIf you live in most of the United States or Canada, you recently lost an hour of sleep. If you live in some other parts of the world, you’ve got a couple more weeks to hold on to that hour. I’m talking, of course about Daylight Savings Time. Some people love it (especially in the fall when they ...
Views: 749 - The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Craig LockTitle: The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas)Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India (stop - enough there now) Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various ...
Views: 7743 - The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India (stop - enough there now) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1314 - The Level 10 Game - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from Rahul Kapoor“If you want to take your mission in life to the next level, don’t look outside yourself. Look inside.”– The Level 10 Game, Leadership & Teamwork, Work Wise This is a little story of a boy and a girl who were playing together. The boy had lot of marbles and the girl had sweets with her. The ...
Views: 1187 - The Link Between Leadership And Motivation And How It Affects You - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Chris D'CruzWhat is leadership and motivation and how are they related to each other? Leadership refers to the ways of dealing with different people in different situations. There are three main types of leadership. Autocratic leadership; where the leader knows best and makes decisions on his own, ...
Views: 3649 - The magic of transformation - by When I was a kid, my mother took me to a beautiful Walt Disney's movie: 'The Awakening Desert'. One of the scenes showed a huge cactus suddenly transformed into a flowering phenomena. I never forgot how, within seconds, all the buds emerged and turned into colorful, open flowers.
What I did not ...
Views: 827 - The Magical Forces Of The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Gary EvansIs the Law of Attraction too good to be true? Is it all hype and marketing? Or is there something magical about it that the masses just don’t grasp? These are good questions and one that I feel confident in answering. I’ve been practising using the Law of Attraction to ...
Views: 892 - The Main Challenge for Leaders Today - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2018 from William CottringerThe Main Challenge for Leaders Today By Bill Cottringer “Diversity: The art of thinking independently together.” ~Malcolm Forbes. There are two sound reasons for diversity: (a) It is the right thing to do from a human-kind perspective, and (b) the differences brought by diversity ...
Views: 1132 - The Most Common Habits of Ineffective Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Nancy DrewIt’s no secret that many people in management shouldn’t be there, but some are world class managers and build inspired, dynamic teams. So how can we all be in the latter category and become leaders that others follow because they want to and not because they have to? When I was at business ...
Views: 1161 - The Most Important Reason Not to Fear Resistance - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Angie ThompsonResistance. When I ask groups to tell me what first comes to their minds when they think about change, resistance is always on that list. And their thoughts about it aren’t positive – in fact, I used the word “fear” in the title purposefully. Resistance is typically seen as a negative ...
Views: 989 - The Most Influential - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Dr. Robin RushloI recently read a book called The Go Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. It is a short book, only 130 pages, but reading this book has changed my perspective on life and particularly on my businesses. The book also brought to mind one particular person in my life, Chris Hutcherson. The ...
Views: 925 - The Most Moral Act Of All Is The Creation Of Space For Life To Move Onward - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2013 from Rick CarterThe title of this article is a quote from Robert Pirsig from his book “Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals.” Mr. Pirsig is best known as the author of “Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance,” widely regarded as the best selling philosophy book of all time. I highly recommend both books (for what ...
Views: 1318 - The Most Popular Tobacco Brands - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Barbu StelanTobacco and smoking has a long and checkered history dating. Pictorial records of smoking date back to the 11th century. Below is a synopsis of the history of smoking. cigarettes, cigars and tobacco. Rates of cigarette smoking vary widely, and have changed considerably over the course of ...
Views: 1854 - The most under rated method to achieve success! - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2004 from graham julieThe most under rated method to achieve success is: The power of Visualisation. The best kept secret of success on the sports field and in athletics is: The power of Visualisation. The situation where the mind is in charge of the body. Athletes and other sportspersons constantly use the power of ...
Views: 1783 - The Motivating Power of Vision - by Some people swear by vision and mission statements and others hate them. Many companies have done quite well without them.
One aspect of the vision statement that is often overlooked is its power to motivate your employees. I see far too many employees who are just doing their job. They may ...
Views: 780 - The Motivating Power of Vision - by One aspect of the vision statement that is often overlooked, however, is its power to motivate your employees. I see far too many employees who are just doing their job. They may be performing well, but it is still just a job. The spark is missing. Most people share a yearning to be part of ...
Views: 754 - The Next Iron Chef: You - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Ryan PorterI have always been amazed by cooks, chefs and anyone who enjoys cooking. These people are incredible! They take a set of ingredients and by using different amounts of different ingredients they are able to make the most delicious foods! You could give two chefs the same ingredients and ask them ...
Views: 697 - The Pied-Piper of Employee Retention - by Businesses feel the increasing threat of the Pied Piper who, with just the sound of his flute can steal away valuable employee! What happens to a company when long-term employees quit? The loss of an integral part of any organization is disruptive at best, so what are the successful strategies ...
Views: 1208 - The Power of Acknowledgment - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamI was facilitating an on-site training for a business recently. Several times during the training the request was made by the employees, “for managers and leaders to acknowledge the positive.” I have found this to be a common theme in most every business. Employees often feel like the only ...
Views: 1515 - The Power of Anticipation - by Permission to use this article for publication is granted provided the bio/contact information at the end of the article is included and no editing of the original is done.
“When traveling at the speed of sound things happen so fast we'd be in a ball of fire on the desert floor before we ...
Views: 790 - The Power of Building Powerful Partnerships to Monetize Your Passion - Olivia Lobell - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2014 from Olivia LobellAre you using the power of building powerful partnerships to monetize your passion? Are you creating strategic alliances and real relationships with other centers of influence (COI) to expand your authentic business success? If yes, congratulations! That’s the way to go. If you’re not there yet, ...
Views: 1176 - The Power Of Engaging The Heart - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Bobbi KahlerLast year, I received a call from the director of customer support for a technology company. Her first words to me were: “I need to hire you. I’ve realized that our customer service department is the best sales weapon that our competitors have.” Her team wasn’t motivated to help each other or ...
Views: 559 - The power of rituals - by As evening falls, a child stands at her bedroom window searching the sky for the first star to wish upon. Thousands of miles away, a Shaman doctor blesses herbs thrown into the fire in a ceremony to attract spirit. What do these seemingly unconnected individuals have in common? They are both ...
Views: 949 - The Power Of The Leader Within - The Keys To Martial Arts Life Mastery, Key#1 - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jeffrey Miller"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Remember that question from your younger days? Adults seem almost programmed to ask it, don't they? Maybe you remember asking that same question to your own or another's child recently. Remember? I do. And - do you remember any of your own answers ...
Views: 1199 - The Power of Your Words - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Alexandria JoyEver since childhood I have been an avid reader and been fascinated by words. From the creative delights of Land of the Faraway Tree to the complexity of The Hobbit I loved losing myself in a narrative. I also remember being delighted with a movie called The Glass Slipper which presented a ...
Views: 1204 - The Power Of Youth Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Justin SachsWhen you consider retiring from your business and handing it down to someone new and young, do you get nervous? This is a very common issue with business owners who consider passing their business down to a more youthful employee. Many youthful citizens have a tendency to be rebellious and very ...
Views: 4962 - The Problem with Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Dan MacDonaldWhen leaders are chosen, the decision is often based on the wrong criteria. Many look to people with strong, charismatic personalities, or passion for personal achievement. They may also look to people who are commanding or who manage the efforts of others well. Some people even look to physical ...
Views: 985 - The Purchasing Process You Customers Go Through Online - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageThere is a process customers go through when buying your product. It is built on need and desire. The greater the investment on the part of your customer, the more you must build confidence, trust, and credibility in their mind. If you are selling $10 widgets, that’s one thing. If, on the other ...
Views: 1294 - The qualities for success and high performance in Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Aldo CivicoWe live in a high-speed, complex and paradoxical world. High performance leadership requires an approach that meets today’s global challenges. Today its less about finding solutions and more about creating new patters. It’s less about redistribution of skills and more about fostering creative ...
Views: 967 - The Qualities of Skillful Leadership - by If you want to be a leader who attracts quality people, the key is to become a person of quality yourself. Leadership is the ability to attract someone to the gifts, skills, and opportunities you offer as an owner, as a manger, as a parent. I call leadership the great challenge of life.
What's ...
Views: 687 - The Real Secret to Making Great Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerOne of the most important topics discussed in recent years in the field of neuroscience explores the mind-body relationship and the fact (yes, it is a fact) that much of our best “thinking” does not occur in the traditional rational left brain-centered approach. This more thorough scientific ...
Views: 1215 - THE Recency Illusion - What It Is and What It Means To Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Angie ThompsonIt is a phrase most often used in relationship to language usage, but when coined by linguist Arnold Zwicky, he defined it much more broadly as “the belief that things you have noticed only recently are in fact recent.” Here are two interesting language examples: • You might think that the use ...
Views: 860 - The Rewards of Servant Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Mike Henry Sr.Have you ever been diagnosed by someone as untrustworthy? Perhaps, they doubted you or your motives? Maybe they questioned something you did or said. These are not the people who have valid reasons for not trusting you but those who have simply misunderstood you. You don’t mean them any harm ...
Views: 1900 - The Single Worst Question a Leader Can Ask - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2014 from Brenda BenceAsking your direct reports questions rather than always telling them what to do is a key way to develop their abilities and help them grow. That said, there is one question-word in your leadership tool chest that I suggest eliminating altogether: "Why?" Why? (Couldn't resist... ) The very ...
Views: 897 - The Special Sauce of Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Brian McClellanTo say that extraordinary effort has been given to defining the characteristics of the ideal leader would be an extraordinary understatement. Researchers have spent literally countless hours trying to define this mythical individual. Any quality bookstore has an aisle or more dedicated to the ...
Views: 1252 - The Starting Point of Any Change - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Angie ThompsonTake a minute and mentally put yourself in a place that you love. You love the sights, the sounds, the activity you are engaging in. If there are others around they are people you are excited to be with. Take a minute and put yourself in that situation mentally right now. Now, imagine that I ...
Views: 622 - The Straight Shooter - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Yvette BethelWhen we think of a straight shooter we tend to think of persons who can be depended on to communicate the truth. While this is accurate, straight shooters come in many varieties. There are persons who use straight shooting to support members of their teams and others use it to destroy. Some ...
Views: 1459 - The Three Conversations Of Leadership: Management Leadership Training. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Bill Benjamin“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” George Bernard Shaw We all have relationships at work that aren’t working. This is not surprising, given how the pressure of time and need for results can cause people to have impact ...
Views: 1339 - The Top 10 Lessons from the Year 2000 U.S. Presidential Election - by By the time you read this, it may all be over. Or, they may still be counting votes and going to court. Either way, it's never too early to start taking some lessons from one of the most intriquing elections in American history.
Here's what I've learned....
1. You have only what you have... ...
Views: 756 - The Top Ten Leadership Qualities - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Theodore HendersonI often come across blog posts or articles that just need to be shared. This terrific article on leadership by David Hakala is one that I think will resonate with many. I would love to hear your comments on this post. The Top 10 Leadership Qualities, By David Hakala on March 19, ...
Views: 2266 - The Triumph of a Joy Junky - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2003 from Steve DavisTHE DESCENT Our friend, who we'll call "Kay," started work as the only Social Worker in a medical treatment clinic about six months ago. This clinic employs about 40 people, and runs two shifts, 6 days a week. About 120 patients are served weekly, with each visiting 3 times per week. A ...
Views: 1650 - The Trust Code - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Yvette BethelWhen office politics prevail in a work environment, trust levels are usually low. This is because office politicians are perceived as willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want, and this can include deception, threats, attack and a myriad of other undesirable activities. Office ...
Views: 1219 - The Truth about Managing and Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alan FairweatherLet me ask you a simple question – what is the difference between a manager and a coach? I like to watch football on TV (or soccer, as my American friends call it) and for years, in the UK; we have always described the person in charge of the team as the ‘Manager.’ In the US and other parts of ...
Views: 1111 - The Voice of Customer Service: Pakistan's Leading Call Centers - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2024 from Perfect Home DefenseThe global business landscape increasingly values customer satisfaction, with businesses striving to deliver seamless, efficient, and attentive support experiences. In recent years, Pakistan has emerged as a notable hub for call centers, leveraging a skilled workforce, cost-effectiveness, and ...
Views: 117 - The Way with the Genuine Path of the Martial Arts - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Reed PrezI used to be in the army 40 many years in the past, stuck with drab duty and endless quantities of time through which to conjecture. I used to be supposed to head over to an additional region and kill individuals. This was not a process I thought of as honorable. 1 night time I fell right ...
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