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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- 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: 1046 - 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: 697 - 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: 739 - 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 ...
Views: 1196 - Ya Gotta Believe - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Angie ThompsonDuring an unlikely 1973 comeback from last place to first place in the final month of the season, a New York Mets pitcher was credited with the phrase that became the rallying cry of the team and city – “ya gotta believe!” That phrase was widely credited with helping the team go 20-8 to finish ...
Views: 684 - Yesterday's Leadership Roadmap Needs Remodeling - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffIt isn’t working. Almost nothing about the way a leader led in the Nineties works today. If you need proof, just look around. Businesses are gone that should be thriving, new businesses are sprouting that weren’t even a dream back then. Yesterday’s roadmap for success doesn’t work for today’s ...
Views: 932 - You Are a Leader (Really!) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToo often I hear the word "leader" misused. It's a sad fact that many business professionals don't see themselves as leaders, mainly because "leader" is a term typically linked to people in positions of formal authority. This is a fallacy that undermines performance, in all aspects of ...
Views: 635 - You Are So Blessed! Now, Go Make Some Money! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightWe are so blessed that we get to live in such privileged times… We are SO BLESSED! And for the most part, it has come too easy and so we forget… We take it for granted … And we are blessed that we can even take it for granted! And I am no different from anyone reading this… I ...
Views: 936 - You Are The Leader - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from William DiedrichEvery aspect of your life is connected. Workplace and home. Professional and personal relationships. Spirituality and success. I write about leadership, because in every part of life, we are leaders. We make decisions. We affect others. We want to accomplish goals. There are people in every ...
Views: 1141 - You Can Because You Think You Can - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanThe power of self-image is incredible. How you think about your self and your capabilities can actually be a deciding factor on what are and can deliver. While most people have self-image, often this poses as a limiting factor. We have built-in fears, apprehensions and doubts about our ...The ...
Views: 1774 - You Can Learn to Become an Efficient Public Speaker - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2021 from Leon EdwardThe fear of public speaking is very real for a lot of people. It actually ranks so high on the list that it has been shown that the fear of death actually takes a back seat to it. At some point in your life, you have probably had the occasion to speak to a large audience. Of course large is ...
Views: 723 - You Cannot Mandate Commitment - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Rand GolletzWhen Carly Fiorina became the CEO of Hewlett-Packard years ago, she lamented that the culture had become one in which “anyone can say ‘no,’ but nobody can say ‘yes.’” How decisions are made is a significant part of any company’s culture. Like Ms. Fiorina, most executives wrestle with the ...
Views: 1133 - You Must Know Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Rand GolletzI make my living in large measure helping executives understand how others see them, and then deciding what to do about that. The truth is that while most of us have a fairly complete knowledge of how other people's behavior affects us, we are generally clueless as to how our behavior affects ...
Views: 1216 - You Need Your People More Than They Need You - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountIn leadership one principle stands above all: You need your people more than they need you. Another way of saying this is that you get paid for what your people do, not for what you do. If you only internalize one lesson about leadership, make this the one. A basic understanding that you ...
Views: 1559 - You Want it When? How to Proactively Beat Tight Deadlines - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Angie ThompsonWe’ve all dealt with it many times – the project gets behind and the pressure is on. Or something changes in the organization – a supply problem, a system is down, manufacturing is halted (you know what your crises are), and suddenly something needs to be fixed, now. Or your boss gives you a ...
Views: 1133 - Your Boss is Human - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Margaret MeloniThis just in, you report to a human being! Whether or not she lets you see her human side or not, she has pressures, stresses, fears, and insecurities just like you do. So don’t think for a minute that just because someone has a director or a vice-president in their title that they have no ...
Views: 1082 - Your Commanding Presence - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Larry HochmanI was having a telephone coaching session with one of my clients the other day. She wants to build a networking business. Pretty common. This particular individual is one of the most gracious, warm, generous people you'll ever meet. And her self-confidence is growing everyday. The one piece ...
Views: 1521 - Your Core Essence & Your Value System - Your Key to Becoming An Extraordinary Leader - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Dr. Stephanie ParsonI believe the primary characteristic of a great leader is core essence. A leader must understand that there is a power greater than themselves and that their life purpose is more about others than themselves -- their CORE ESSENCE – the fundamental reason for being here. Your CORE ESSENCE is the ...
Views: 1231 - Your Development Belongs to You - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Angie ThompsonYep, I’ve stated my premise in the title. Your development is yours. It doesn’t belong to your boss or your organization, it belongs to you. I’ve stated my premise; now let me state my case. Who Benefits Most? When we think about you becoming more effective at work, whether that is technical ...
Views: 880 - Your First 90 Days With Your New Boss - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Rand GolletzIn any new job, you face a multitude of challenges… all of which have to be addressed “on the run” and simultaneously. One of the biggest of these is “managing up” – that is, working with your new boss. For too many people, including senior level executives, this becomes a random process. ...
Views: 1075 - Your Greatest Commodities - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Bill NelsonIf you want to develop just two aspects of leadership then these are two of the most important. 1. Develop a vision for the future. 2. Get those you lead excited about and committed to that future There is so much to consider when planning and strategising the way forward. But today ...
Views: 1012 - Your Ideal Elevator Pitch - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneHow would you describe to a stranger what your organisation does? When you meet someone at a social or networking event and they ask about your company what do you say? Take a moment to write down how you would portray your organisation in one sentence. Many people give very bland statements or ...
Views: 2040 - Your Invitation to Greatness: The Top 10 Traits of a Leader that Instills Trust and Accountability - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Janna KrammerAre great leaders born or made? That is a question that has been plaguing people from the beginning of time. It is the issue discussed in books such as “From Good to Great” and “Winning.” The answer is a little of both. Some people seem to naturally develop at a younger age some key ...
Views: 803 - Your Invitation To Greatness: The Top 10 Traits of a Leader That Instills Trust And Accountability - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Anne WarfieldAre great leaders born or made? That is a question that has been plaguing people from the beginning of time. It is the issue discussed in books such as “From Good to Great” and “Winning.” The answer is a little of both. Some people seem to naturally develop at a younger age some key ...
Views: 2208 - Your Leadership Styles Will Effect Your Team - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Brent WorleyAs a leader, what leadership styles are you employing? Over the years I have found my own leadership style evolving while I watch how others lead. I find myself wondering if the style they use is better than mine, worse than mine, would have more of an impact, or would turn people away. I ...
Views: 989 - Your Personal Value In Business - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from marc pritchettTradional MLM can be a very tough business, even for seasoned veterans. Purchasing geneology lists and making 200 calls a day to crappy leads can be both costly and ineffective (although this will definetly toughen you up). Then there's the old three foot rule, where you approach and engage ...
Views: 490 - Your Prosperity Today can Become Your Adversity Tomorrow: A Case Study of Zimbabwe - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIt’s a sad fact that many people and nations once experienced a level of prosperity which is now almost forgotten because they are in a state of great adversity and misfortune. Evidence abounds everywhere that prosperity can become adversity within the twinkle of time’s eyes. In 1980, Zimbabwe ...
Views: 1472 - Your Winning Leadership Formula to a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa"The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man." - Euripides Balance is not a state or place we can get to. Balance is always in motion. A ballerina trains and ...
Views: 845 - Your Winning Leadership Formula to a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa“The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.” –Euripides Balance is not a state or place we can get to. Balance is always in motion. A ballerina trains and ...
Views: 1168 - Zimbabwe - an open letter to President Jacob Zuma (President of South Africa) - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Craig LockZimbabwe - an open letter to President Jacob Zuma This is a copy of a letter written and published some years ago... but what has really changed in the perilous lives of so many desperately poor citizens, the "ordinary" Zimbabweans in the intervening years??. So we must simply keep on ...
Views: 1858 - [1-3 of] 7 Proven Laws of Success to Live a Prosperous Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2014 from John Di LemmeSuccess Law #1: Ownership I want you to circle the word Ownership so that you remember its importance. When you “own” something, it’s yours. The only way that someone can take it from you is if you give it up. You own the dream that’s inside your heart and you have the right to achieve ...
Views: 1868 - “Improve Your Listening Skills”…How Annoying! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIf you manage employees, work with customers or deal with the ups and downs of relationships…you must have heard “you are not listening" or "you are not hearing me.” I bet it does not feel good and it most likely makes you more defensive. Perhaps you read articles and received feedback about ...
Views: 1273 - “Unlock the Leader” within You: What Every New Leader Needs to Know - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Richard MagidDear Graduating Students, The time has finally come for you to move ahead and transition from your college, vocational, and/or technical education environments into the world of business. You may have already chosen a specific industry to “make your mark” and are facing the reality that the ...
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