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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- Are Self-Limiting Beliefs Constraining Your Sales Team's Performance? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2006 from Jonathan Farrington¡§The winners in life constantly think in terms of I can, I will and I am. Losers on the other hand concentrate their waking thoughts on what they should have done or what they don't do¡¨.- Dennis Waitley Allowing self-limiting beliefs to constrain performance, will in turn limit sales ...
Views: 1659 - One No-Cost Step to Employee Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from Amy Potavin(c) Copyright 2006 by Amy M. Potavin How many times have you been asked "What are you going to do to motivate your employees?" If you are like most people, you immediately start spouting off ideas about incentive programs, raises in compensation, or other actions that YOU intend to take. ...
Views: 1069 - No One Gets to Be Wrong - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Julie DonleyNo One Gets to Be Wrong By Julie Fuimano, Executive Coach Have you ever been told you were wrong for feeling a certain way or for expressing an opinion that was contrary to the beliefs of others? How did it feel? It’s happened to each of us at some point, and no, it never feels good to be made ...
Views: 1034 - Staying Positive in a Negative Environment - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Julie DonleyStaying Positive in a Negative Environment By Julie Fuimano, Executive Coach Probably one of the hardest things we must do as leaders is to stay positive when everyone else around us is negative. It’s not easy to maintain a positive attitude and not be drained or consumed by the negativity that ...
Views: 11469(2 votes) - Living On "The Death Ground" - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from JK EllisWhen you survive if you fight quickly and perish if you do not, this is called death ground... Put them in a spot where they have no place to go, and they will die before fleeing. If they are to die there what can they do? Warriors exert their full strength When warriors are in great danger, ...
Views: 1128 - Seven Ways to Improve the Results of Your Leadership Development Efforts - by Submitted on May 29, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryEvery day we deal with a variety of matters of urgent importance in our organizations. Seldom is leadership development on that urgent list. While perhaps not urgent, few things are of greater importance to the future of our organizations that the conscious and consistent development of our ...
Views: 1113 - Being the Oyster: An Alternative to the Blame Game - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from Robert ElliottBEING THE OYSTER: An Alternative to the Blame Game It's easy to label someone a "troublemaker" or a "problem." For one thing, it gets us off the hook. We're not to blame; the other guy is. For another, it fuels the idea that the power to change our lives lies outside of us. If the ...
Views: 764 - Leading Knowledge Workers: 5 Deadly leadership Sins To Avoid - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Faith RalstonAccording to the latest studies, the average employee is delivering only 50% of what they are capable of offering to your organization. As a leader, you’re frustrated by this lack of performance. You’d like to clone your high performers so you can become more results oriented like the ...
Views: 1038 - Customer Satisfaction as a Management Tool - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Robert (Bob) CannonIn business, we generally measure customer satisfaction by our sales or market share. It seems fairly obvious that if a customer doesn¡¦t like what we have to offer, why would they buy our product or service? In a sense, hospitals are in the same boat. If a patient isn¡¦t happy with how they ...
Views: 1136 - My door is always open ... - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2006 from Kerrie Mullins-GunstThere’s no doubt it’s important for a good manager to be available. When you delegate a project or assign a task you probably go to great pains to ensure you receive regular reports and updates. I’m sure you make it quite clear that you are available if help or advice is needed. Maybe you’ve ...
Views: 1471 - Creating a New Standard of Excellence – Six Things You Can Do - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryRecognizing that the time had come to replace our hot water heater, my wife called our plumber to schedule an appointment. She placed the call at about 11 a.m. When the agent asked, “Would you be available between one and three?” Lori asked, “Which day?” The agent replied “Today of ...
Views: 1162 - It Takes More Than Effort to Get Results - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryRead the title again, carefully. It doesn’t say “it takes more effort to get results.” It says “it takes more than effort to get results.” Ah, the difference a word can make. In the world I grew up and live in, hard work is considered a high virtue. I’ve read children's books that spoke of ...
Views: 1518 - How to Motivate Under-Performing Personnel - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2006 from William R. PattersonIt is no secret that the performance of personnel is the largest contributing factor to the long-term success of any organization. Managers may give direction, but in the end, it is the company’s staff that determines how well it executes. It is the staff that must respond to the threat of ...
Views: 2306(2 votes) - It's Your Move: The First Step to Accountability - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryEvery place I go, if I’m in an organization long enough, I’ll hear people lament about the lack of accountability. Specifically, I hear things like: “They just don’t seem to care enough, I guess.” “Those action items never get done – I don’t know why we even identify them.” “I have trouble ...
Views: 1093 - Coaching Leaders - 6 Reasons Some Executives Give Up - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffHow do you help leaders succeed? Give them some coaching, that’s the widely accepted solution. Then why do some executives give up on coaching programs designed to help them improve? Executive coaching offers a tremendous opportunity to leverage leadership talent and resources. Coaching is no ...
Views: 977 - Coaching Leaders for Change - 5 Ground Rules - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffHow do you convince leaders to change? Executive coaching offers a tremendous opportunity to leverage the talent and resources of leaders. Coaching is no longer reserved for problem leaders. It is frequently sought by top performers whose organizations value their growth potential. But not ...
Views: 1047 - Leadership by Persuasion – Four Steps to Success - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffAs a leader, your success depends upon your ability to get things done: up, down and across all lines. To survive and succeed, you must learn four essential skills of persuading people. You must convince others to take action on your behalf even when you have no formal authority. Persuasion ...
Views: 1142 - Separating Business from People - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Julie Donley“After 20 years of employment, I was injured and my employer told me they had no job for me. You bet I’m angry!” Many people lose their jobs through injury, downsizing or closings and it’s challenging to come to terms with leaving an employer after so many years of service. Anger is a natural ...
Views: 916 - UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE AND POWER: AN IMPORTANT KEY TO BUSINESS LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Ann VaninoCopyright 2005 by Ann Vanino All rights reserved in all media. By Ann Vanino “The best leaders are those who understand power and people. They use this knowledge to make the world a better place. Leaders guide, mentor, organize, inspire and lead.” ~ Ann Vanino How well do you ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - Ten Ways to Build Client Trust - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Alvah ParkerClients work with professionals whom they trust. Building trust is an ongoing process. Here are 10 ways to build trust with both old and new clients. 1. Keep your agreements with your clients – If you promise delivery on a particular day, make sure to deliver when it was promised. Even ...
Views: 994 - Decision-Making is a Serious and Growing Problem - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2005 from Robert (Bob) CannonDecision-making is an age old problem. Eve took advice from a snake. Julius Ceasar took advice from a council of advisors even though they later stabbed him in the back. Kings, presidents and leaders of all types struggle with making good decisions. The 2004-2005 Teradata Report on Enterprise ...
Views: 1314 - Spinning Negative Into Gold - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Catherine FranzAndrew Carneige once told Napoleon Hill, “I am no longer cursed by poverty because I took possession of my own mind, and that mind has yielded me every material thing I want, and much more than I need. But this power of mind is a universal one, available to the humblest person as it is to the ...
Views: 1457 - Intellectual Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Michael LevyIf we take a look at all the past mayhem and destruction, we will find it all emanates from the minds of human beings that used their intellectual brain to the detriment of humanity. On the 4th August two main headlines hit the news. Martha Stewart was sentenced to three extra weeks for being ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - How Leaders Solve Problems - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2005 from Steve MooreAre you a leader or a follower? When faced with a difficult problem, how do you react? How you face problems is one of the critical factors that helps determine how successful you will be in life. Its also one of the key qualities of a leader! Leaders solve problems- followers go to leaders to ...
Views: 866(5 votes) - Change - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2005 from Kim OlverOne thing in life is certain---change. Things never stay the same. If you are hoping for the status quo, then I’m afraid you will be disappointed. Just think back to how things were five years ago and you will realize that there is so very much that’s already different in a very short time. I’m ...
Views: 1302 - Five Ways to Be More Encouraging - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryWe all need encouragement. Even the most callous, hard headed self made person needs encouragement to stay on track and move forward. This isn’t news – it is something we all know. Unfortunately many times we don’t take action on what we know. We can change our habits about encouragement – ...
Views: 1131 - Speed as a Trend - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2005 from Harry JonesObserving and reacting to trends makes the difference between success and failure in today's marketplace. Technology is shrinking time and space, giving customers more choices and businesses more competition with less time to respond. Thus, speed is an emerging trend that impacts business in a ...
Views: 776 - Lessons on Love from the Periphery - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2005 from Laura YoungI came from good people. I didn't always know that. You know, it's funny. When I was 18 I sustained an eye injury. The coral I was sterilizing for my fish tank overheated and exploded. I was hit in the eye, scratching my cornea and the rebound of the hit resulted in what the medical folks ...
Views: 1401 - How to get 50% more productivity and High Performance Workplaces - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleIf you speak to employers about their staff’s performance and productivity, you will typically hear moans about low skills, ineffective training, lack of ownership, no responsibility or performance, and all the pressures around skills development legislation etc. If we dig a little deeper ...
Views: 1789 - Manage or Lead – Why the Difference Matters and What to Do About That Difference - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryManage or Lead – Why the Difference Matters and What to Do About That Difference Many books have been written about managing people, and an equally large number have been written about leadership. Some use the words manage and lead interchangeably, and some talk about the differences between ...
Views: 1142 - The 51% Guy - by Extreme Leaders seek extreme feedback because they need it in order to be great. That desire to hear the unpleasant truth brings us to one of the rules for seeking extreme feedback:
Shun the 51% Rule A number of years ago, the General Manager of a distribution center for a multinational ...
Views: 997 - Five Ways to Turn Small Projects into Professional Success - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryI know that there have been people with the title of Project Manager for many years, and there has been a growing body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in the area of project management for a long time. Yes, there have always been projects. But never before has it been so important ...
Views: 1103 - Leaders Click It Into Gear! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2005 from Richard GorhamEver wonder how two people can be in the same meeting, hear the same speaker communicate the same message - yet once the meeting is over, each person's perception of the event is totally different? Why the different perception? How can one individual think the meeting was terrific and leave ...
Views: 1633(3 votes) - How Much Risk Is Too Much To Take? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Dave CarlsonThe ladder was braced against the railings going to the basement. I started climbing up. I had to get to the ceiling and this was my Rube Goldberg way of doing it without having to put up scaffolding. I made it up two or three rungs before coming to my senses. It would be so easy for the railing ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - 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: 1877 - People Literacy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Susan CullenPeople literacy is knowing how to read and understand the behavioral style differences of others. Every Manager has experienced the frustration of not understanding why one management approach that works beautifully with one employee is ineffective with another. That’s because what we think ...
Views: 2302(2 votes) - Decision-Making Rule #1 - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2004 from Robert (Bob) CannonAs I have studied a number of books on decision-making, it has been encouraging to find that academicians have validated my own experiences. One example goes back to a time, when I was working in a company that had an incredible product but some problems with delivering products on time. It was ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - Collective Intelligence and Collective Wisdom - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2004 from Robert (Bob) Cannon“Change” has been the big topic of conversation for some time now. For the most part, the change that everyone writes about and talks about is economic change. There has been much written about the change from a manufacturing economy to a service economy and there has been much written about the ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - ESCAPE the Pitfalls and Keep Your Organization Productive During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2004 from Kevin EikenberryIt’s that time of year again. Shopping, parties and long lines everywhere. More vacations, more family commitments, and more stress. These are a few of the challenges we all face during the holiday season. The holidays are a wonderful time of the year, and we will enjoy them more as leaders ...
Views: 1153 - Five Steps Towards Greater Self Confidence - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2004 from Kevin EikenberryWe watch the star athlete calmly make the final shot, score the winning goal, or lead his team for a touchdown in the final minute of the game. We marvel at their talent and their determination, but what we value and admire most is the supreme confidence they display – they know they will ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - Peace - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2004 from Jerry LopperPeace is a state of mind. Peace is not the absence of war; war cannot exist in a state of peace. War is not an option for peaceful beings. Peace is a state of mind, an intention to live peacefully with all beings. Waging war will never bring peace, just a temporary cessation of war. The last ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Army Ranger Reveals How to Control Corporate Stress - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2004 from Dale CollieTitle: Army Ranger Reveals How to Control Corporate Stress Length: 991 Words Author: Dale Collie Email: MailTo:collie@couragebuilders.com Category: Business/Leadership/Stress/Motivation Web Address: http://www.couragebuilders.com Copyright 2004 You may publish this article electronically or in ...
Views: 1906 - SWAPPING COFFEE FOR LOTTERY TICKETS - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinEvery morning, when at the barbershop, I walk across the street to the convenience store. I come back with three items – J.B.’s coffee, my coffee and my banana. One morning, as I was waiting in line at the register, the cashier scanned the purchases for the customer in front of me. When she ...
Views: 1139 - R-E-S-P-E-C-T: 25 Ways To Show It - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie WeissPermissions: You may publish this article free of charge in your ezine, web site, ebook or print publication so long as the copyright notice and the resource paragraph (at the end of the article) are included. Laurie Weiss, Ph.D. Email: media@laurieweiss.com ------------ Article ...
Views: 31818(7 votes) - Helping Others Develop Their Potential - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2004 from Kevin EikenberryMost of us find ourselves in a position to help others achieve more of their potential than we realize. Sure, as leaders, supervisors, and parents we can see ourselves in that position; but the fact is that all of us are uniquely qualified to help at least one other person in our lives reach ...
Views: 1277 - Leadership Quotations - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from George TorokLeadership Quotations Compiled for you by George Torok One man that has a mind and knows it can always beat ten men who haven't and don't. George Bernard Shaw, "The Apple Cart" (1930), act I All great truths begin as blasphemies. George Bernard Shaw, Annajanska (1919) When a stupid man ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - The Chief Cause of Business Failure & Success - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2004 from Sharif KhanBusiness rises and falls on leadership. According to business guru, Brian Tracy, “Leadership is the most important single factor in determining business success or failure in our competitive, turbulent, fast-moving economy.” Still not convinced? Based on a study by Jessie Hagen of the US Bank, ...
Views: 1763 - ON BEING A BORN LEADER - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2004 from Josh Hinds(c) 2004 "Leaders are born, not made." Right? Let me ask you a question: do you believe that? I'll give you mine: I *don't* believe it. AND HERE'S WHY... Reason Number One: Look Around You Look at the military, businesses, schools and other organizations. They are hiring people who ...
Views: 2245 - Workplace Stress - Expensive Stuff - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Dale CollieWorkplace stress can cut productivity and costyour company thousands of dollars annually. Harvard Business Review writer A. Perkins, advisesthat 60-90 percent of medical problems areassociated with stress. Princeton, NJ insurancecompany Foster Higgins Co., reports that 45percent of corporate ...
Views: 3215(1 vote) - Are You In Over Your Head - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Dale CollieStress is tricky. It drives you toward successand makes you feel good about youraccomplishments. Of course, you need stress toreach goals and protect yourself in times ofdanger, but too much stress is tough on your body. In times of stress, your brain produces steroidhormones that get your ...
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