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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 X Factor – Alignment - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Scott Hunter“It’s hard to celebrate individual accolades with the team and with people, with fans. It’s a lot better when you do it as a team, when you win things as a team, when you become champions as a team. Then everyone can feel some of the excitement that you feel.” Michael Jordan - June 16, ...
Views: 1212 - The Zappos Philosophy - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOn my way to San Diego, after providing hospital consulting for a few days in the greater Chicago area, I re-read Tony Hsieh’s book, “Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose.” This book was a great preparation for The Passion Test conference I was headed to, and following ...
Views: 1499 - There Are 7 Billion People On The Planet, You Can Find Yours - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightIt is so easy to get trapped into thinking that you are not going to be able to find your people because you start to see the people around you as the only options that there are… You have been pushing and striving to build your business and as great as that is, you are starting to get a ...
Views: 1204 - Think You Don’t Have Time to Build Your People? Think Again - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Brenda BenceIf you boil corporate leadership down to its bare essentials, executives around the globe really only have two key missions: 1.Build Business—increase revenues and profits, grow volume and market share, expand into new territories, create new business alliances, etc. 2.Build People—help ...
Views: 940 - Thinking Effectively - The ACORN Test - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Randy ParkScience has developed some powerful thinking tools which are in wide use in our society. Although the scientific method now seems obvious to us, and is taught to us at a young age, a technique such as logic is not really an inherently human characteristic - it is something we have ...
Views: 2957 - Thought Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Mike Myatt"Thought Leaders" seem to be everywhere these days..What is a thought leader and what does thought leadership mean in today’s business world? In my opinion a thought leader is not someone who simply restates someone else’s views and positions. From my perspective a thought leader is ...
Views: 1578 - Three F's Of Mental Chaos In Leaders: And The Fifteen Minute Cure! - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Sue StebbinsFog – Fear – Fixation Are you plagued with the distress of mental chaos? Do you feel like there is perpetual fog in your brain that you can’t seem to clear out? Are you afraid to fail? Do you feel trapped in your current environment, with no way out? If so, you are NORMAL! ...
Views: 1420 - Three Leadership Keys to Sustainability - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffLeadership is complex and exponentially evolving. There are many rules but there is no guarantee that they all work or whether one will work in circumstance A but not B. However, you cannot afford to negate the so-called rules of leadership – or can you? In discussions about the qualities of ...
Views: 1059 - Three Leadership Strategies Fuel Personal Energy - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffIn today’s workplace, leaders have much to manage: inspire managers, motivate employees, connect with customers and keep profits coming. Unfortunately, with so much on their plates, leaders can sometimes feel overwhelmed, overworked, overstressed and just plain burned out. Taking time to ...
Views: 1119 - Three simple trust building activities for any teams - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Debra SloverBuilding trust among your team members is imperative to helping your team reach goals and accomplish projects successfully. Building a cohesive team will assist you and members with the ability to express their true purpose and aim. When team members have confidence in the dependability, ...
Views: 1691 - THREE STEPS FOR LEADERS TO MINIMIZE CONFLICT - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Doug StaneartConflict in the workplace is inevitable. Every manager needs to understand the steps that can be taken to minimize the occurrence of it. The following action steps will not eliminate conflict, but it most definitely will minimize the amount of severity of it. 1. Be proactive instead of ...
Views: 529 - Three steps to creating a Pay it Forward Environment - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinIt is true that when you empower other people, you are not only influencing them, but you also empower the people they influence. So when you empower another person, you are actually giving him the power to accomplish something. Thus, you are basically giving others the ability to empower, ...
Views: 883 - Three Techniques to Improve Communication, Empathy and Setting an Example. - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2020 from Ian GlickmanLast year I was teaching my Organizational Dynamics class. It was a large class of adults with years of business experience. While discussing the verisimilitude of change management, the class listed thirty factors for effective change management. We took these thirty factors and did a lazy ...
Views: 721 - Three Tips for Keeping Your Commitments - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Debra SloverThe lack of follow-through on commitments is a sure way to lose respect, damage your reputation, and disappoint yourself and others. Sometimes it can seem impossible to follow through, but if you don't your integrity will be questioned, and you will feel disappointed in yourself for not sticking ...
Views: 742 - Three Types of Forgiveness and Why They Matter to Us as Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Angie ThompsonForgiveness. We see it in public gestures like Nelson Mandela forgiving his captors after his long imprisonment or when President Ford pardoned President Nixon. And we often see the results when there is no forgiveness. Like in the news every day – from revenge violence to road rage to people ...
Views: 836 - Time Management Tips - by Everyone is given exactly the same amount of time each day. It is up to us to manage this time as we would any other precious, nonrenewable asset. In the world of commission sales, time is indeed money! Time management is at the very core of being a successful salesperson. Effective salespeople ...
Views: 803 - Time Mastery - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Liz UramIf you could reduce your staff’s wasted time by just five minutes every hour, productivity would jump 8.3 percent. Efficiency levels would also rise as staff members began to devote more time to completing critical tasks. The advantages of efficient time management go beyond squeezing more ...
Views: 1405 - Tips for Sales Managers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Joe BennetAs a sales manager, it is your responsibility to build and support the best possible sales team. A strong team - backed by superior sales training and effective leadership - can elevate an organization to new heights of success. By the same token, a poorly prepared and underperforming sales ...
Views: 1059 - Tips on Choosing the Right Way to Communicate - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Tracey FieberHave you ever received a memo and felt the sender really wasn't thinking about what you needed to know or hear? Maybe you have attended corporate presentations that have simply left you cold? Communication is something we do reflexively -- like breathing. We talk to our spouses, kids and ...
Views: 1683 - Tips On Creating And Leading Your Team Right - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Alice JonesBeing a leader of your own team is a great honor and a great responsibility. When you act alone and make your own decisions, that’s one thing; however, when you are a leader of a team, you have to encourage everyone to work hard and work as a part of your team. Even if you are a great leader by ...
Views: 1035 - Tired Of The Old School Network Marketing Techniques? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Klee YamauchiTired Of The Old School Network Marketing Techniques? Are you tired of the old school network marketing techniques? You know the 3 foot rule, hanging flyers, bugging your family and friends, and holding hotel meetings. I know that when I first joined my first network marketing company, I ...
Views: 582 - Too Many Leaders? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Keith JohnstonIn the past several years, I have run across a number of companies who struggle with the concept of leadership and leadership development. In fact, most people do not understand leadership. The typical response I receive when I mention leadership development is, “What are we going to do with ...
Views: 1055 - Top 10 PHP Tips for Developers - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from shireesha gudetiI have for a long while been itching to compose an article this way, since I consider everything the time - what 10 things would I esteem the most critical to pass on to another person? All things considered, after actually long stretches of thought I think I have concocted the best rundown that ...
Views: 650 - 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 - Top 10 Ways to Build Trust within your Team - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Lynn Ferguson-PinetBuilding trust is foundational element of successful teams. How you build trust however can be quite different for each team member. The following are the top 10 ways to build trust within the team. There are core elements that are important across each personality type. The first 4 items, ...
Views: 1655 - Top 3 Benefits Of Hiring A Sales Trainer To Help Boost Sales - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from A JessenHave you set some aggressive sales targets to achieve this year and are lacking a clear direction on how to achieve them? Have you looked back over the last couple years of sales and known for certain that you should have been closing a lot more sales than you have? Hiring a sales trainer can ...
Views: 649 - Top 3 Leadership Mistakes That Screw Your Credibility - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen my client asked me what I see as mistakes that people make in leadership roles, one example jumped to the fore - 'Sally'. Observing Sally is like watching a train smash in slow motion. She demonstrates the first two top leadership mistakes. The remaining one comes from examples closer to ...
Views: 1516 - Top 6 Effective Leadership Traits - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Judy RingerEven the most effective leaders lose their way occasionally. In spite of best efforts, you forget how much influence you have and how your action (or inaction) affects the workplace environment. These six traits are common causes. Ineffective Leadership Traits 1) Avoiding Conflict When you ...
Views: 1073 - Top 7 Questions About Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Cynthia Zhai1. Can I change my voice? No. Your voice can't be changed, but it could be improved when you breathe properly and use your whole body instead of just your mouth and throat to speak. 2. Does a good voice mean a deeper voice? Absolutely not. To develop a good voice is not about going ...
Views: 1214 - Top 7 Ways for Any Business to Remain Viable and Profitable - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Dr. Laureen WishomDo you know what's important for the success of small business owners and entrepreneurs? I submit that it is: Knowledge, Skills and Talent. I know that many of your competitors also have the same traits. The key to remaining viable and profitable must also include ATTITUDE and the following ...
Views: 998 - Top Benefits of Using A Workforce Planning Software to Manage Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2020 from Jerusher RTraditional personnel management is not always correct, it is time-consuming and does not offer the necessary insights. Companies must think about a better alternative solution to optimize work efficiency, employee satisfaction, and, above all, the customer experience. workforce planning ...
Views: 842 - Top Leaders Don't Suffer From Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2007 from Andrew RondeauThe problems and Solutions of Procrastination! Did you read this immediately or leave it until another day? We all suffer from procrastination at some time in our life. Some of the problems and solutions are detailed below. Problem: People procrastinate because many are paralysed with fear ...
Views: 785 - Top Leadership Skill of Responsibility and Accountability - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Leon EdwardWhat is the measure of being "responsible enough"? Below is a list of steps on how to draw responsibility out of our shells. 1. Develop self-awareness. As a leader, you should know your own strengths and weaknesses to be able to view your behavior objectively. Also, recognize your ...
Views: 5870 - Top skills for effective leadership - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2021 from Onyeabo MichaelLeadership skill is one the most demanding skill in the world d today. Now, what does it take to be a great leader in school, workplace, society, etc? Everyone can play a leading role, but strong leadership ability is required to be good and prosper in that position. Good leadership skills ...
Views: 606 - Top Ten Things I learned from the Presidential Election - by By the time you read this, it may all be over, or... they may still be counting votes. Regardless, it's not too soon to start learning from the recent 2000 Presidential election. After all, life lessons can be found everywhere, even in the hurly-burly world of national politics.
Here are a few ...
Views: 848 - Top Ten Ways To Use Your Intuition to Make Winning Decisions - by "Follow your heart." "Listen to your inner voice." "Trust your guidance." It all sounds so easy. But what do you do when your inner voice sounds like your inner critic, or worse, your inner child run amok!? How can you learn to depend on your intuition to help guide you to the right ...
Views: 760 - Top Tips Gained By Managers From Graduate Diploma Of Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2022 from Aria TylerTaking the first step toward a leadership role can be challenging despite being ready for new responsibilities. It can be overwhelming to shift focus from the quality of one's work to the output of a team of subordinates.Excellent managers have a few common characteristics as top-notch leaders. ...
Views: 448 - Top Web Development Application Services Provider Company - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from iMOBDEV TechnologiesThe web application is a crucial part of the e-commerce business development in the daily routine. The role of the Web Application Development Service provider is main for delivering the best output of actual web application. To feel such an amazing approach with regarding of web application ...
Views: 1078 - Toss Out the Handcuffs; "Cool" Is The New Recruiting Tool - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Joanne SujanskyRETAINING GEN Y WORKERS IS CHALLENGING The first of 80 million young people born between 1981 and 2001 are beginning to enter the workplace, and boy are they shaking things up! They’re multi-taskers, technologically savvy and they bring a different attitude with them. But, as challenging ...
Views: 1190 - Tough Times Demand Resilient Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eileen McDarghThe stock market gyrates with unpredictable and heartburning results. Icons of solid companies become straw figures before balance sheets. Children are abducted from their front yards and networks of terrorists spiral throughout the world. Religious institutions cast shadows of duplicity while ...
Views: 1089 - 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 - Training Nonprofit Board Members to Read and Understand Financial Reports - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sharon MikrutOne of the items board members are responsible for is to monitor the financial situation of the organization. As such, board members should be familiar with the types of financial reports the organization uses to demonstrate its financial standing. This article identifies the types of financial ...
Views: 2103 - Training Your Leaders to Reach Out to Their Teams - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Diane SmithIn this modern age, when we can reach out and touch someone via Skype - seeing them, as well as hearing them, earn a graduate degree without ever setting foot in a classroom, and take online "virtual tours" of homes instead of driving around with a realtor, it's easy to understand why webinars, ...
Views: 2005 - Transformational CEOS 2019 | Business Magazines - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2019 from CIO LookTransfiguring Future of Innovations Innovation has always played a crucial part in enhancing the quality of businesses over the decades, becoming one of most mandatory factor for the growth of an organization. A true leader should ensure that the fire of crafting new innovations and spreading ...
Views: 603 - Transformational Income: Leading to Failure - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Sara DillingerJust as there are specific traits or attributes of successful leaders, there are also factors which will sabotage one's leadership efforts and lead to failure. According to Napoleon Hill, these negative factors are a catalog of what NOT to do: 1. INABILITY TO ORGANIZE DETAILS Mastery of ...
Views: 664 - Transformational Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVAdvancing Your Career As your career advances, you move along the scale from employee, to supervisor to manager and finally, to leader. Managers, and some leaders, engage in what is called transactional leadership, the deployment and management of people and resources to get results. Arouse ...
Views: 1076 - Transforming Your Business Starts with Transforming YOU - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Valencia RayTransformation feels scary. Why? It is mostly because we’ve been conditioned unwittingly to think of change as “life threatening.” Granted, we have an instinct for survival wired into our brain, yet we have a greater authority – conscious choice – that can temper the violence of this ...
Views: 955 - Translating Talent Management Into Corporate Value Creation - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2007 from Nelson LeonSuccessful organizations do not stop at attracting and retaining talented employees as part of their ingenious human resources management initiatives and organization development interventions. In fact, attracting and retaining talent is just the beginning in their complex process of building ...
Views: 2165 - Translation Equipment for School - by Submitted on May 05, 2019 from Jonathan SmallIn a school that encourages diversity in its student group, there will be representatives of many cultures. These students will come from different ethnicities and may not share the same language. Even if they can comprehend English, their family members may not. It can make teacher-parent ...
Views: 617 - True leadership comes in pink tennis shoes and jeans - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Christina ParkerTrue leaders are mentors with a servant's heart. These are not just pretty words to fill out space. If you are NOT a true servant with a true passion for helping people you will not be a true leader in the real sense of the word. It is that simple. You may be doing well and have a list of people ...
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