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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- When Leadership Veers Off Course - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Asa BeaversIn case you’re wondering, leaders make mistakes too. Leaders can veer off-course just like anyone, sometimes creating havoc in their wake. They’re human just like you and I, but the difference is, they chose to put themselves front and center. Whether leading a large company or institution, a ...
Views: 1331 - When Managing People, What Is The Goal? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Ben SimontonHow we manage employees has some striking similarities to how we manage anything in business. And one striking difference! Managing anything is simply directing or controlling the use of that thing. Managing in a business environment would also entail making the most effective use of that ...
Views: 1339 - When TRYING is simply just not good enough - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanAnthony Robbins once said, "If you can't, you must. If you must, you can." When it comes to taking control of life, successful people do not try. They make taking control a must. Think of a time when something in your life became a must. You just had to do it. There were no ifs, buts, or ...
Views: 5657 - When Will It End? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Cortney POur President for the first time today discuss his strategy for dealing with the nation’s $14.3 debt. It’s part of a painful negotiation with Republicans over the president’s pending request to increase the government’s borrowing limit, now less than $80 billion away. But as usual in Washington ...
Views: 612 - When You Learn From Nature, You Will Grow - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Debra SloverNature can teach you valuable lessons. However, there is the personal work for you to do and lessons to learn that will help you grow in each area of your life. This often is the kind of work that many humans ignore, when caught up in the grind of daily life. In addition, to learn more and ...
Views: 861 - Where Are You Coming From? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Margaret MeloniHave you ever looked at someone and thought, “I have no clue what this person is talking about.” Maybe you even have specifically thought, “Where is this person coming from?” You were not questioning their place of origin. What you were questioning was their perspective. If you occasionally ...
Views: 1061 - Where Did Rumsfeld Go Wrong? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Rand GolletzFormer Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's recently released memoir, Known and Unknown, reveals a man of prodigious intellect (no surprise), an endearing sense of humor and little self-doubt. Whether or not you're a fan of the Secretary, it's a great read. Secretary Rumsfeld's book tour has ...
Views: 869 - Where Do I Belong? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Angie ThompsonBefore you read any further, get a pen and a piece of paper. Write down all the groups you belong to. I’ll help you get started. I am a member of the human race. I am a male/female. Keep writing until you have at have at least 10-15 groups on your list. Now that you are back, let’s review ...
Views: 892 - Where the Best Coaches Focus Their Efforts - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Angie ThompsonWhere the Best Coaches Focus Their Efforts I have the good fortune of working with lots of leaders, and often have the chance to talk with, teach or consult with them on a variety of issues including their role as a coach. The vast majority of those I work with truly want to be more effective ...
Views: 846 - Which Generation in the Workplace is More Able to Handle a Recession? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinBusinesses these days are in a unique position in which there are four generations in the workplace. First, there are those who have been working for years and who, in better economic times, would be close to retiring. Then there are the Baby Boomers who are approaching retirement and, in many ...
Views: 923 - Which Leadership Trait Is More Important? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Ronny PrasadOne of the world’s foremost leadership experts, Dr Marshall Goldsmith (who is like a virtual mentor to me) once said “Personal contact matters — and matters greatly”. When I was an Executive Coach, I came across many CEOs and MDs who were very emphatic on the personal touch. Regardless of ...
Views: 1154 - Which Qualities are Making Amazing Leaders Amazing? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Cynthia MadisonThere’s a difference between leaders and bosses and that difference is that essentially, leaders have certain traits, such as determination, compassion and several other qualities that boost your employee’s confidence, love for work and dedication, without compromising their overall ...
Views: 857 - Who Follows Our Example? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frances LucasWe know others watch us and learn by the actions we take and the things we say as well as what we don’t do or say. Our responsibility to do the right thing is not only for ourselves but for others who are looking to us to make the right decision. When we do the right thing we are setting an ...
Views: 897 - Who Is A Project Manager? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Amy DyslexDefinition & Job Responsibilities of a Project Manager A project is defined as, “A temporary endeavor taken up by an organization for the purpose of bringing about a change or creating any product or service of superior value—it has a definite beginning and an ending”. While the job ...
Views: 1044 - Who is the best business coach in India? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2020 from Sonali SInghEvery great performer has a coach. As the pace of the world of business gets faster and more competitive, it’s difficult to keep up with all the changes in your industry – in addition to running your business every day. Business coaches help you with the winning game plan for your business. ...
Views: 877 - Who Really Cares? 4 Groups who Absolutely Must! - by Who really cares about your business? Sometimes it might feel like you are the only person in the world who really cares about it. But that's not true and your business couldn't survive if nobody cared. In fact, people care so much about your business that it is actually they, and not you, who ...
Views: 718 - Who Says It Can't Be Done in the Public Sector? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Marnie GreenFast Company magazine recently featured a creative example of public sector innovation in the face of budgetary constraints. We can all learn from this example. The article profiled Marcel Melanson, Battalion Chief of the Compton, CA Fire Department. Melanson, at the age of 32, is one of the ...
Views: 795 - Who's Responsible for this Mess? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOriginally published on The Huffington Post. "I recommend that the Statue of Liberty be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the west coast." -- Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning Now there's a thought! A statue of Responsibility - perhaps our new President should consider ...
Views: 482 - Why are some people so opposed to playing big? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageLike many people, I belong to a wide range of social media groups. They run the gamut from business, spiritual, running, health, animal well being, and book clubs. More times than not, there is great information being shared by members. Discussions can be lively and often, push buttons. ...
Views: 1597 - Why City Governments are Floundering - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Pat LynchAcross the U.S., scores of municipalities technically are bankrupt, as their financial obligations far outstrip their ability to cover them. Some cities already have declared bankruptcy legally. Politicians nationwide desperately are seeking ways to stave off bankruptcy by stemming the flood of ...
Views: 694 - Why Companies Fail and 16 Leadership Tips to Preserve the Union! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Josephine RomanoRecently I got into a discussion with employees of a firm I am working with and they identified what they do not appreciate in their leaders. So take heed, spoken from the mouths of babes. 1. They don't really listen. They are caught up in their own ego, judgments, and agendas. ...
Views: 803 - Why Do Some Leaders Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Mark BowserWhy do leaders fail? This is a tricky question. One with multiple depths of answers. However, I believe there are two shining pillars that are always missing from leaders who fail. Sometimes, these failing leaders are missing both of these pillars and at other times they are missing just one of ...
Views: 2117 - Why Do You Need Branding, And How To Build a Great Brand !SAS Digital Agency - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2018 from Syed Adnan SaquibBrands today popup and they go. This is because the attention span of the average consumer is far less than it has ever been. It is also because there is so much clutter in the media and digital space, that it is difficult to stand out easily. Big, traditional brands, that we have encountered ...
Views: 894 - Why Does Going Google and Facebook add Social Meaning to the Workplace? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Judy WhiteOne of the largest business developments in 2010 was in social media and it is expected to continue to grow according to most industry experts. There’s a significant amount of energy in this area that focuses on network growth, tools, analytics and marketing. Between the Google searches, ...
Views: 1262 - Why Great Leadership Skills Training Begins With Personal Leadership Skills First - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Mark SincevichIf you want to be an effective leader, then you must exercise great personal leadership skills first. Since I use photography to more effectively communicate concepts in my leadership skills training speaking programs, let me give you a photography analogy… If you asked me what ...
Views: 690 - Why is it Important for Companies to Undertake Leadership Development Programs - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Carolyn GreenWhat is the one thing that is common among people of all age groups? Everybody loves a challenge, especially when they feel that they can do it. When companies give their employees an opportunity to say “Yes, I did it”, they are sure to retain talented staff. Leadership programs aim to do just ...
Views: 664 - Why it is Very Important for Managers to be Good at Public Presentation - by Submitted on May 20, 2018 from Steven StasczakSome portion of the principle errand of a director is to pass data to his/her staff, bosses, business accomplices, investors or general society. Data is control and for an association has an effect regarding disappointment and achievement. One can't prevail as an administrator or manager in the ...
Views: 1368 - Why Leaders Must Consider Fun as Part of Their Job - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from Angie ThompsonWork and fun. Maybe you haven’t ever thought about those two words in the same sentence. There are certainly people who don’t equate those two ideas together, or while they wish it could be true to have fun at work, they’ve never really experienced it. My premise is that work can be fun, at ...
Views: 730 - 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 - 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: 2827 - Why Learning is a Leader's Most Important Skill - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryAsk anyone to give you a list of skills that describe a highly effective leader and I’m guessing they’ll give you a pretty extensive list. (Go ahead, make a quick mental list right now.) Since I’ve done this many times in groups I am accustomed to what I will hear or read. These lists ...
Views: 1700 - Why motivating others doesn't work - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonIncorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don't like their work. But with the time these people will only demand larger rewards to gain the same ...
Views: 1565 - Why Optimists Earn So Much More - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Susan CullenIn today's tough economy, with more and more people struggling to either find a job, hang on to the one they have, or make their businesses prosper, it's important to recognize everything we can do to help us be more productive. Martin Seligman, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the ...
Views: 1057 - Why People Quit their Job - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Billy ArcementMost business owners will admit that one of the more costly portions of managing a business is training new employees. Turnover causes disruptions in the workflow, increased workloads for those who stay on the job and uses huge blocks of time screening and hiring replacements. When people leave ...
Views: 1466 - Why Should You Focus On Your Customer Service - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from ankit mishraFirms know that their development can be dramatically impacted by providing experiences. But customer support takes a back seat. Review five reasons why good customer service is important as featured in Entrepreneur magazine. Provides value Great customer service programs should focus on ...
Views: 834 - Why Would You Listen To You? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Bill NelsonThink about how many times and in how many situations you or someone else has raised the issue that the person or people being spoken to aren’t really listening to what is being said:- o A parent talking to their child o A boss talking to a subordinate o A teacher talking to a student o A ...
Views: 994 - Why You Get Your Best Ideas in the Shower (and Why Matters) - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Angie ThompsonHow many times have you gotten a flash of insight, a great idea or remembered the name of that person you couldn’t come up with, while taking a shower? I’ll bet it is more than once. In fact, one survey of highly creative people found that 19% of those people get their best ideas in the ...
Views: 883 - Wielding Power with Generosity and Support - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from David NourLaughter and smiles are often signs of relaxed comfort, quite the opposite of hierarchal power imposed on the organizational structure, where scowls are more common than smiles. In such status-based organizations, power is assigned according to rank, and there is little wiggle room for the free ...
Views: 1046 - Will You Outsource Your Wisdom? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2016 from Ursula Jorch“She was so clear about the vision for my business, but now, I’m not sure.” My client Lorraine had worked with a coach who felt super clear about what she should be doing next. At the time, Lorraine had felt it too. Now that she was in the implementation phase and away from the coach’s ...
Views: 1009 - 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: 914 - Wisha Coulda Woulda - Living A Balanced Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Dr. Stephanie ParsonWhen I started my company, I committed to reserving one day a week for “me time”. Now, it took me about three years to take advantage of this one day; however, I believe I am finally there! On one of these occasions I decided to get my hair done – usually a three hour process. The beauty shop ...
Views: 1017 - Women In Leadership: A Shift In Mindset? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Joan Runnheim OlsonFor years women have been told that to succeed in the workplace, they need to “act more like men.” These days, however, that mindset is beginning to change and women are now being viewed as possessing special traits that enable them to be effective leaders. What are those traits? And, are ...
Views: 1493 - Women Rising To The Top: Shattering The Glass Ceiling - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Ariadne MoisiadesVery few people rise to the top of the corporate world. Of those who do, proportionally even fewer of them are women. So what’s special about the women who do make it to the top? As they say in ballroom dance, “Both partners make the routine look effortless, but the women do it ...
Views: 2048 - Women, Power And Leadership - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Douglas EbyPeggy Orenstein noted in her book "School Girls.." that, although they may now have more role models for high achievement, and apparently fewer barriers to equality, girls are still part of a very hierarchical society. Power is often seen as "who is higher up" - and for women, that has ...
Views: 1064 - WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUCCESS STRATEGIES - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Doris HelgeProven success strategies are cherished by women leaders and business owners who want to avoid unreliable trial-and-error methods of achieving their goals. Because of social conditioning and hardwiring, most women naturally possess many key characteristics related to successfully building teams ...
Views: 4782 - Work/Life Seem Off-Course? Perhaps Some Lessons From Flight Training Are in Order - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from John P. SchreitmuellerThere’s nothing like an economic downturn to send levels of career-related stress through the ceiling. Because part of my job entails reviewing much of the “stuff” that gets published about careers, it dawned on me how stressful most of the advice becomes during difficult times, as well. So, ...
Views: 889 - Workplace Bullying: 7 Ways to Ward Off the Bully - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Josephine RomanoThere are countless horror stories of a phenomenon called "workplace bullying." According to The Workplace Bullying Institute (www.bullyinginstitute.org) it’s defined as: repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons (the targets) by one or more perpetrators that takes one or ...
Views: 1010 - Workplace Conflict and Resolution | Workstation culture | CIOLook - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2020 from CIO LookConflicts are a part of human life and have been the reason for co-existence of people throughout times. However, slightest bit of a wavy tone or a hint of aggression and things could go down hill from there. This could often happen under closed and restricted settings such as one’s workplace ...
Views: 662 - Workplace Culture Lessons From An Unlikely Place - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2014 from Angie ThompsonI was waiting for a workshop to begin this week in Kansas City, Missouri when I looked out the window at a tree that was just starting to bud. Except for the small branch right up against the window, which was far beyond budding – it was in full bloom. Picture it – a full tree just turning ...
Views: 712 - X-Gap: Using Strategic Planning to Close the Project Execution "Gap" - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from James MurphyTeams and organizations are constantly plagued by project execution errors and failures. These failures create an execution gap -- a gap between what an individual and/or team plans to do and what they actually do instead. Just as retention rapidly degrades after learning, so does project ...
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