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Views: 1146(1 vote) - 7 Reasons Why Education is a Wise Investment - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Angie ThompsonWhile different people will have different opinions about "education" and its value, I don`t know anyone who wouldn`t agree that "learning more" is better than "knowing less". Education, as I define it for this article, includes school, seminars, workshops and all manner of formal approaches; ...
Views: 2025(1 vote) - 7 Things a Leader Can Do To Refocus the Team - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2016 from Karin JakovljevicIn any company or organization, the time may come when things don’t run as smoothly as expected. Quite often – especially in situations when new employees, or even experts, are hired on - the team workflow can hit a roadblock, which requires an action plan from the leader in order for obstacles ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - 8 Ethics Questions Every Leader Should Ask Themselves - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Frank BucaroYour values, code of ethics, and the internalization of the same are the basis for your development of conscience. Ethics have to come from the inside out, not from the outside in. Aristotle states: “Neither by nature, then, nor contrary to nature do the virtues arise in us; rather we are ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - 8 Mistakes Trainers Make - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Saritza ZambranaBeing talented is a great responsibility as well having a big vision. When we lose focus as leaders, it's normal to misplace our purpose and get distracted and superficial with the empowering tools of leadership. To build our leadership is to build our presence and calibrate our talents and ways ...
Views: 2792(2 votes) - A Bursting Heart: Dynamic Infusion of Intentions - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge Most teens exit high school without a clue as to what path they might follow on their life journey. Most grab a job. Many get married with over half divorcing within ten years. Others rocket into college with their parents’ wallets by their sides. (Maggie Doyne ...
Views: 818(2 votes) - A Call To Action - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Luminessa EnjaraThe time has rapidly approached us when we can no longer expect that the Earth changes may not effect the area you live in. The time has come for us to choose how we will respond and act as spiritual masters. Recently, a trusted friend and spiritual teacher sent several predictions regarding ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - A Communication Lesson From Jerry Seinfeld - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Ty BennettJerry Seinfeld is one of the most recognized comedians in the world. In the early 90s it was Jerry’s comedy that spearheaded the popularity of observational humor. Here are a few of his funny observations: • According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two ...
Views: 2855(1 vote) - A Parable of Pride and Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Kael RanschaertA very wealthy man raised a beautiful son who was given all the finest luxuries life could offer, yet the son had the belief that he could live more fulfilled under his own accord. The son being caught with wild emotions of pride and grandeur was certain that separation from his family and old ...
Views: 2236(2 votes) - A Rich Team - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Charmaine HammondDuring one of my recent Teambuilding Training Programs, I had the opportunity to ask the attending executives to identify the qualities of a "rich team". Of course, this question refers to the relationships and interactions of the team, not to how much money they generate. The responses I ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - A Stone Foundation Supports Your Success - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Karen KleinwortAs we look around at others in our lives, we often wonder what it took for certain individuals to succeed: how they made it so far, so quickly or what motivated them to keep going even when times were difficult. There are many qualities that make a great leader or support you in becoming one; ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - Abilene Paradox – Be Aware of the Bug that plagues us every now and then - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Dr. Madan TripathyAbilene Paradox – Be Aware of the Bug that plagues us every now and then Madan Tripathy My experience with the Paradox – Let me start with a real life example. I & my wife visited a friend’s residential apartment on a Sunday afternoon, who has very recently moved to our locality with ...
Views: 1159(2 votes) - Ahead of the Crowd: Are You a Change Leader? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ellen SmolkoChange. It’s a word everyone seems to be using these days. And it seems to have different connotations for different people. Regardless of what it means to you, change is inevitable. And, contrary to what many believe, people actually like change. People resist change when they fear it, and they ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - An MBA? A Master of Being Alive - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraAs we begin the transformation process, our beliefs need to shift so we can experience beneficial behavioral changes. With everything in chaos around us, we require a system that’s Functional, Adaptable, Sustainable, (now in Time); FAST. Everything we do must be Functional, Sustainable, ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Are You A Living Leader? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alexandria JoyAccording to ABS research around a quarter of all employed people go to work feeling unappreciated and considering leaving their employer. Why? Because they feel unappreciated or no longer valued and like they aren’t making a difference. Sobering facts huh. Even more concerning is the fact that ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Are You A Servant Leader Or A Leadership Warrior? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Wayne KehlI have called upon the leaders of the world to start a LEADERSHIP REVOLUTION. In order to make my dream become a reality, we need to employ some proactive, aggressive action right away. One of the most common terms used for good leadership these days is SERVANT LEADERSHIP. Although I am a ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Are You Serious? Six Ways to Answer That Important Question - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Angie ThompsonI`m guessing this has happened to you. Someone - could be a spouse, co-worker, friend, anyone - tells you of his/her new plan or goal. He`s going to lose 30 pounds. She`s going to learn to play the piano. The chronically late employee says she`ll always be on time. The person who dominates ...
Views: 735(1 vote) - Are You the Next Oprah or Bill Gates? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Jill Ammon-WexlerA 10-Minute Self-Test By Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler International Success Mentor www.quantum-self.com Discover if you're a natural General, or perhaps have John F. Kennedy, Oprah, or Bill Gates-type leadership skills. Choose the ONE below numbered item that best describes your leadership ...
Views: 3405(1 vote) - Attraction Marketing Summarized - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Josiah RuffAttraction Marketing – The marketing approach that establishes you as an expert, leader, authority of the brand that is You.com/INC/LLC…you get the point. Attraction marketing starts and ends with you positioning yourself as the one to be followed and not the follower through various forms, such ...
Views: 663(2 votes) - Awaken the Energy of Leadership Within - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jayne WarrilowTimes have changed and leadership is undergoing an evolution. Leadership is no longer confined to those at the top of organizations, indeed it is no longer confined to those working within organizations. Leadership is becoming an essential skill for us all; it offers us many insights into how we ...
Views: 1234(3 votes) - Backbone Power - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything." Gordon A Eadie Why do I need a backbone? I just have my simple little life. I don't aspire to be famous. Hmmm! Everyone's simple little life is going to be given an opportunity to take a stand for something, someone, some ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - Be a Leader for Life! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Sheryl DawsonWe often reserve the title “leader” for bosses, teachers, and presidents, who are leaders in the “official” sense of the word. However, if we think about it everyone is a leader or has the potential to be one. Whether we are aware of it or not, even seemingly insignificant actions impact the ...
Views: 902(7 votes) - Be Goals, Do Goals - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Marnie GreenAre you a finisher? Do you love the feel of completing a task and checking it off your list? Goal completion is a strong human motivator. Yet, writing significant goals that have a positive impact on the work environment can be tough. Here's a framework to consider the next time you begin to ...
Views: 3833(1 vote) - Be The Change … What The? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Zoe RouthGhandhi said, 'be the change you want to see in the world'. Ok Ghandhi, sounds good. But what the heck do you really mean? And am I really up to it, on a Friday, at the end of a long week, with the weekend and holiday season inching close? Do we all have it in us to be Ghandhi? To care ...
Views: 1363(6 votes) - Becoming a Thought Leader - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Daniel RipEveryone has a personal brand these days. But if you want to move ahead you need to be more than the "finance guy who understands the business." Distinguish yourself as someone with a truly unique perspective respected inside and outside the organization. Here are three ways to do that: ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Benefits of Behavioral Interviewing - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Susan CullenHave you ever wished you had a crystal ball that would tell you BEFORE you hired a candidate if they were actually going to be a good fit? Have you ever scratched your head AFTER you made a bad hiring decision, and wished you never even hired an employee in the first place? Making sure you ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - Boyan Slat: Cleaning up 300 million tons of ocean plastic - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge “Once there was the Stone Age, then the Bronze Age, and now we are in the middle of the Plastic Age,” said teenager Boyan Slat. “Ever year, we produce 300 million tons of plastic. Much of it reaches our oceans.” At 16 years of age, Boyan Slat scuba dived off Greece ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Build a Strong Foundation for Your Followers, by Allowing them to Trust You - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Andrew HortonBuilding trust with people can take time, destroying trust can happen in milliseconds. Any great leader knows that they must always act in a trustworthy fashion toward everyone around them, especially their followers. Trust is the foundation of great leadership; it is the glue that holds any ...
Views: 1488(3 votes) - Build your organization like the Steelers - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Dave EisleyIt can be argued that no organization in the National Football League has had more success than the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the “modern era” of professional football, your organization’s accomplishments are measured with one metric – winning the Super Bowl. Nobody’s done that more than the ...
Views: 2007(2 votes) - Building Strategic versus Tactical Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Anne WarfieldIQ is your intelligence-your ability to capture information and store it in your brain and then extract it when needed. But all of us have run in to people that are highly intelligent but that lack common sense. So if you are looking for a great leader what are the essential ingredients that ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - Building your decision making skills - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Debra SloverThe process of making decisions is a skill that can be developed and learned like any other skill. By practicing the critical thinking that is necessary to make complex decisions, you will become better at making all decisions. By learning how to make good decisions, you will avoid mistakes and ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Building Your Online Corporate Training Strategy - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Ravinder TulsianiMore companies than ever, both small and large, are considering ways in which they can introduce eLearning in their bid to boost the skills of their employees. Many companies are opting for eLearning because, when implemented correctly, it allows employees to learn in their own time. If they ...
Views: 27079(2 votes) - Business and Family Safety and Health Rating - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Raj GavurlaFor good reason, practically every endeavor in life is rated. I've seen ratings on who or what's #1 in business, industry, NFL, NBA, MLB, person of the century, athlete of the century, technology, restaurant, university, neighborhood, travel destination, best looking, best movie, best book, etc. ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Business Etiquette - How To Fix 7 Commonly Broken Rules - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Monica Molstad BareshBusiness Etiquette - How to Fix The 7 Rules That Are Commonly Broken Business Etiquette is defined as "The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group." When many people think of etiquette, they think "prim and proper." However, in ...
Views: 1923(1 vote) - Business vs. Project Management Process - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Mark ReedAll attendees of "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" know that every project is a project within another project(!). In other words, every project we manage is a part of another bigger project. So, what is the difference between a business process and a project management process? ...
Views: 1541(3 votes) - Can a garden produce top fruit if it is never weeded? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Anne WarfieldThere is an eerie phenomenon going on in our society. It is starting at a tender age and creeping into the business world as well. If left alone, it will eventually lead us to mediocrity. It is the idea that people can learn accountability without ever having correction. That would be like ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Can Kayak Rules Keep You Successfully On Top? 3 success principles for work and play - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerMy brother, Emil, is a genius as well as being an exceptionally talented kayak paddler. Since one of my goals this summer was to learn how to pilot a kayak, it made sense to ask Emil for his help. Picture this: A sunny, warm day on Crimson Lake in West-central Alberta. There were six ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Can You Have High Accountability If You Don't Have Consequences? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Anne Warfield"What should I do if the leaders in the company whom I need to make the decision come in late to the meeting?" My question back to this was, "does this happen often or only with one person?" The entire group yelled out, "Our whole company is run like that. Everyone comes late to meetings." ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Capturing Your Flashes of Brilliance - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Angie ThompsonWe`ve all heard the phrase a "flash of inspiration" or a "flash of brilliance". I don`t know where those phrases came from exactly, but they create a perfect metaphor. Think about the flash from a camera (or if you are old enough, from a disposable flashbulb). Some spark or electrical ...
Views: 695(2 votes) - Chad Pregracke: Cleaning up the Mississippi River one piece at a time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge The Mississippi River sweeps millions of bottles, cans, tires, oil, plastic bags and containers, along with junk of every description, and chemicals into the Gulf of Mexico 24/7. From Minnesota where it starts as a six foot wide, 15 inches deep stream, it travels 2,552 ...
Views: 1033(2 votes) - Change Management: a key leadership success factor! - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from David AllanThe greatest myth for a leader is to think, “I have arrived”. Organizational landscapes are always changing, bringing along with them new problems and new possibilities. Therefore leaders can’t afford to stop growing in their ability to manage change. Change management is one of the key ...
Views: 2406(1 vote) - Charismatic Leadership Tricks That Get You Further Up The Career Ladder - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Chris D'CruzCharismatic leadership has a convincing power to inspire other people. It is a leader with its own unique charm to persuade his or her group. To be a charismatic leader, one should know how to identify the situation and step up for their team. After viewing some of what charismatic leadership ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Clear Expectations - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from William Diedrich“Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is a little like expecting the bull not to attack you because you are a vegetarian.” Dennis Wholey Everyone has expectations. We expect people to treat us a certain way. As leaders we expect people to perform well and ...
Views: 2348(1 vote) - 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: 1176(2 votes) - Come Out on Top by Choosing a Top Ten School - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Morris KimThe top ten schools those undisputed leaders of extended education programs are (in order of rank) Harvard, Princeton University, Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, California Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, Duke ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - Common Mistakes you Should Avoid in Decision Making Process - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheStrong decision making ability is a quality that a leader must possess. The decisions you make today will determine your success or failure. It may seem to be a very heavy responsibility in making some of the decisions. It is better for you to investigate and examine all the factors before you ...
Views: 4219(1 vote) - Communicating at Work - Developing Leadership Skills and Management Communication Skills - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Allie CaseyLeaders and managers or supervisors require different skills. A description or list of management and leadership skills may have some overlapping qualities but they are distinct proficiencies. Leaders require the ability to see the big picture and make decisions about missions and goals. ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Conscious Business in the New Age - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Natalie AmsdenWe live in perhaps the most exciting time in human history. In a changing landscape of globalization, we find ourselves experiencing a collective and individual shift—an awakening to a new way of life. As an entrepreneur, I see firsthand how rapidly our financial and corporate economies are ...
Views: 1589(3 votes) - Creating a new inspiring mood - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Anne WarfieldLeonardo da Vinci said “some times genius does best when it works the least.” Now I don’t think he meant we should all hit the mall or park and just hope work happens. Nor did he mean we should slop through our work. Instead I believe he meant that often the best ideas and inspirations ...
Views: 1061(5 votes) - Creating and Sustaining a Powerful Workplace Team - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Renee CormierProbably one of the most difficult achievements for any manager is to assemble and maintain the right team to take their business to a higher level. Sometimes you get it right, and then someone leaves and the whole dynamic collapses. It can leave you feeling like you just fell in front of the ...
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