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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- Don’t Read This…Unless You Want To Have A Really Good Sales Meeting - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ralph BurnsWe’ve all sat through God-awful boring sales meetings right? Not exactly a good time, as I’m sure you’d agree… Has the thought ever occurred to you that your sales reps might feel like this almost every time you call a sales meeting? “Positively absurd” you say! Well, if you are one of the ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - Jobs worth? A tribute to Steve Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Mark EyreIt isn't often that I write a tribute to someone who has died, but I found that I was affected by the sad death of Steve Jobs. Death sometimes has that impact on me, particularly if it was someone I saw as brilliant. Michael Jackson was the last occasion where this happened. But it is ...
Views: 1977 - Keen Awareness Is One Concept Of “Change Capacity” - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from gay rogersTHE DISTANCE IS NOTHING; IT IS ONLY THE FIRST STEP THAT IS DIFFICULT “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Dr. Martin Luther King ...
Views: 1976 - ***Manage Things, Lead People - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHigh-performing teams and organizations balance the discipline of systems, processes, and technology management on a base of effective people leadership. Here are some keys of the key distinctions between the two: The Management-Leadership ...
Views: 1975(35 votes) - The Rewards of Servant Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Mike Henry Sr.Have you ever been diagnosed by someone as untrustworthy? Perhaps, they doubted you or your motives? Maybe they questioned something you did or said. These are not the people who have valid reasons for not trusting you but those who have simply misunderstood you. You don’t mean them any harm ...
Views: 1975 - What Really Motivates Employees - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountEach week I travel the country speaking to groups of leaders at meetings and conferences. No matter where I go I’m asked the same question time and again by leaders ranging from frontline managers to CEOs , “How can I motivate my employees?” I’ve heard this question repeated thousands of times. ...
Views: 1973(2 votes) - Leadership Knows No Age - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2015 from Royce GomezLeadership comes in all ages and knows no boundaries. I had the privilege of being invited to join Ohio State University athletes (Go Buckeyes! was the cheer) and Soles4Souls on a shoe distribution to Costa Rica. The athletes may be from the same campus; however, most of them didn't know one ...
Views: 1970 - Human Diversity in Organizations, a Hidden World of Opportunity - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Enrique (Rick) RuizAs a seasoned Diversity and Inclusion practitioner for a Fortune 100 company, who has lived & traveled in several countries and continually engages in the marketplace with Diversity related issues, I see good inclusionary practices by many… on the surface. The end results however, indicate that ...
Views: 1968(2 votes) - The Most Popular Tobacco Brands - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Barbu StelanTobacco and smoking has a long and checkered history dating. Pictorial records of smoking date back to the 11th century. Below is a synopsis of the history of smoking. cigarettes, cigars and tobacco. Rates of cigarette smoking vary widely, and have changed considerably over the course of ...
Views: 1968 - 5 Mistakes That Can Sink a Good Boss - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Andrea NovakowskiIf you own a company or manage a department, part of the reason you’ve come this far is because you’re good at what you do. But inspiring the people who work for you to give their best efforts is another skill altogether. It’s hard to complete tasks well and on time if your staff isn’t on the ...
Views: 1964(2 votes) - 3 Keys to Becoming a Powerful Every Day Leader in the Workplace - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Justin FlunderWhat does it take to lead in today’s economy? Why do some people thrive in business and organizations and some people falter? How does a person take their life, business or organization from where they are to where they want to be? The answer is found in the 3 Foundational Pillars of Change ...
Views: 1959 - Choose Love Despite the Fear - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonThere are only two basic human emotions, love and fear. All other emotions are variations on these two archetypal themes. Of the two, which emotion have we seen at work in our economy over the past several months? Of course, the answer is fear. When I worked in the securities industry years ...
Views: 1959(6 votes) - 3 Techniques You Can Use Right Now to Improve Your Ability to Succeed - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela Hamilton3 Techniques You Can Use Right Now to Improve Your Ability to Succeed Most people struggle with reaching success. At times it seems like everything is working against us, but the truth is, we are not working with success. There are tools and techniques that can greatly increase your ability ...
Views: 1957(2 votes) - The Five Lessons of the Eraser - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Angie ThompsonEric was busy building his career - and it was going well. Even though things were going well, he was always glad to talk to his long-time mentor, Jan. Jan had been one of Eric`s college instructors, and they had remained in touch throughout his career. Jan was going to be in Eric`s town ...
Views: 1951(2 votes) - The Zen of Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Michael BeckThere are many aspects to leadership that parallel the philosophies, concepts, and perspectives of Zen Buddhism. I don't profess to have a great depth of knowledge regarding Zen Buddhism, but from the insights I do have, I can see the application with respect to effective leadership. The ...
Views: 1951(6 votes) - 5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThese are very interesting times. The world seems to be polarized - truly feast or famine. Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you drop a rock in the water. Fear, failure and the world’s obsession with dramatic ...
Views: 1944(2 votes) - A Focused Engaged Workforce Increases Profitability - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffA groundswell is building when it comes to acknowledging that the engaged workforce is one of the keys to success in the 21st Century. Research is everywhere connecting the dots of engagement, productivity and profitability. "Employee engagement has emerged as a critical driver of business ...
Views: 1943 - 7 Steps to Implementing Intentional Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Karen KellerSo, now that you have the strategies for turning intentions into reality . . . how do you implement them? How do you go from good intent to actual steps? Take these 7 steps and you will get there. Truly. 1) Launch your intentions now. When you finish reading this article, take the first ...
Views: 1942 - Simple Tips For Conducting a Successful Interview - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Andrew BaileyUnfortunately over recent years, our society has become very litigious regarding employment related issues especially ones over questions asked at a job interview. Its almost as if you cant ask anything about a candidate for fear of being taken to court. As a manager or business owner, you have ...
Views: 1942(3 votes) - The Death of Certainty...I Think! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Jim BouchardThe two weakest words in the American lexicon: “I think…” Is it just me or does nearly every expert commentary on any serious life altering issue now start with the words “I think?” I’m sick of it! I don’t want to listen to anymore “I think,” tell me what you KNOW! You’re the expert! I ...
Views: 1942(3 votes) - How To Attain Effective Leadership Styles - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Chris D'CruzBeing an effective leader is paramount to affect goal oriented results, any leader will confide that leadership styles perform best when they originate and are affected from a tight bond with the people being led. Having good leadership styles connotes being able to be a visionary; has target ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - How To Leverage The Ripple Effect - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Zoe RouthWhen we talk about 'making a difference', one of two things happens: 1. Pangs of guilt for not doing enough for charity or 2. Smug disdain for such a well-worn weasel word over-used by spin doctors. Personally, if I read one more job ad that encourages you to join the firm and 'make ...
Views: 1938(3 votes) - 10 Ways You Are Dissuading Your Team - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from John AndersonHow many successful companies and employers have said that their teams and their men are the biggest investment of all? Perhaps, too many. Investing in your team does not only mean more productive team members but also a harmonious environment. The Harvard Business School conducted a very ...
Views: 1932 - Performance Management – The impact of not addressing issues - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Martin SmithIn a previous article entry (Performance Management – Managers need to be role models) I discussed the significance and importance of Managing Performance in a team or organisation and, in particular, looking at the role of the leader or manager in doing so. But what are the consequences of not ...
Views: 1931 - The iPod and the Downfall of Social Interaction - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Kevin BurnsHow many times have you placed a call to a client, a business or a colleague or friend only to reach voice mail? Then within two or three minutes of leaving your message they call you right back. Sometimes they’re honest about it and sometimes they lie but they’ve really been using voice mail to ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - 8 Secrets to Creating an Extraordinary Group - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamAn extraordinary group achieves outstanding results while members experience a profound shift in how they see their world. These amazing groups show up in all sectors… Our stories of these extraordinary groups came from organization leaders, information technology professionals, soldiers, ...
Views: 1928 - When is a Leader No longer a Leader? When He's a Greeder! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleA Leader leaves a legacy that benefits all? A Greeder...is all for self. So what is real leadership about? I recently read an article about a business owner (Leonard Abess) who sold his business and gave his present, and ex-staff, 60 million dollars, as a thank-you gift for being part of ...
Views: 1927(2 votes) - Everyone Sells! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottIf you’re a parent and you have ever convinced your children to do what you wanted without force or threats then you sold. An educator that makes learning more palatable for their students by adjusting their style and approach is using sales skills. A manager or employer that gets staff buy in ...
Views: 1924(3 votes) - Good Leadership Qualities That you Should Possess - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheGood leadership is vital for the survival, achievement of goals and growth of any organization. Employees are the most essential resource of any business organization. The success of business organizations depend upon the proper utilization of manpower resources. A one minute manager is the cry ...
Views: 1922(3 votes) - Causing a Scene - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Margaret MeloniScene 1, Take 1 In this movie version of 'The Life of a Team Member' (working title); the camera pans slowly across what appears to be a corporate office. We see workers dressed in business casual walking the hallways, coming in and out of conference rooms and sitting in cubicles. Two team ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Three Important Questions when Choosing a Team Building Activity - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonThere are probably thousands of different team building activities out there on the market today. How can anyone possibly sift through them all and decide on the "best one" for their group? As soon as you put in the search term "team building" into any search engine, it's easy to become ...
Views: 1918(2 votes) - [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: 1917 - Leadership Lessons On & Off The Court - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from paige arnof-fennI’ve been a sports fan since I was a kid, and living in Boston now has made it fun and easy for me to continue following teams I love. I grew up in a town that had lost its NBA franchise and did not have a major league baseball team so I have adopted the Celtics and Red Sox as my own. As a ...
Views: 1916 - Take Off The Brakes & Run Full Speed Ahead To Your Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightA few steps forward and then you put on the brakes to look back and see if it is okay to keep moving forward… Another few steps forward and then you put on the brakes again… Imagine if you tried to get anywhere in a car by doing that… Is it any wonder that you get nowhere fast? Think about ...
Views: 1913 - Gut Feelings, Not Emotions, Rule Communications Today - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffCommunications are becoming exponentially more complex and instantaneous with each passing day. In fact, information about an event such as an Olympic Gold Medal win in London reaches Beijing, Los Angeles, Sydney, Miami and Branson, Missouri simultaneously. There is zero time delay between ...
Views: 1912 - How to Lead Generation "Y" - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Wayne KehlThe members of the demographic, commonly known as Generation “Y” were born between the years 1981 and 1994, which makes them ages 17 to 30 in year 2011. They are the young up-and-coming leaders of society. There are a lot of them, and since they will soon fill most of the jobs being given up by ...
Views: 1911(2 votes) - Corporate Storytelling for Business - How to Choose What Story to Tell - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Doug StevensonI recently gave the luncheon keynote speech for a state association. In the program that I presented, Emotional Eloquence, I usually tell three stories, which I call: The Oscar Story, The Chicago CEO Story and the Dagger Lady Story. Because I was speaking after lunch, I knew I needed to keep ...
Views: 1910(6 votes) - 6 Tips to Resolve Conflict Now - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamListening is essential to running a successful business and creating a phenomenal team. Employees are inevitably going to have upsets. The real opportunity is to create an environment where they can share their upsets and create new significant breakthroughs and insights. To create a ...
Views: 1908 - Appreciation – the Catalyst to Performance - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIn my last newsletter, I shared with you a few of Jack Canfield’s Success Principles and today, I’d like to share one more: Practice Uncommon Appreciation. Jack Canfield shares, as you might have heard, before “employees are more motivated by appreciation, the feeling included in things, and ...
Views: 1906 - Four Business Partnering Ideas for Colossal Expansion - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickJohn is a highly creative person who loves to do one thing – write. And he makes a really great living at it. But when it comes to running a business and dealing with the operations John would pretty much prefer to get a root canal in the middle of the Sahara desert. Dan is a brilliant ...
Views: 1903(3 votes) - It’s Time for a Leadership Exorcism - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Chris RuisiThe recent actions of politicians can never be described as leadership Over the course of the last several weeks we have witnessed a comprehensive display of what leadership is NOT by our elected officials at all levels across all party lines. I have had the opportunity to observe, work for ...
Views: 1902(2 votes) - Be Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Margaret Meloni"Do I have to be an extravert to be a good leader?" "Do I have to be able to walk up to strangers and strike up conversations to be a successful leader?" My answer to both of the above: no and no! I receive both of the above (or similar) questions all the time. For some reason people who ...
Views: 1901(1 vote) - *Definition: Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Kevin McManeminExecutive Coaching generally entails working for the executive on any personal or organizational concerns he or she may have. Some Intervention Areas for Executive Coaching 1. Helping the executive who needs new skills for a new position due to a change in organizational structure. 2. Working ...
Views: 1900 - By Understanding Behaviour We Can Manage Performance - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardWhat benefit is it to the organization if short-term goals are met but a leader’s behaviour contributes to employee unrest, sabotage, or high turnover with loss of skills and knowledge? Leaders must be aware of how their behaviour impacts on the motivation and performance of their ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - 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: 1898 - Take Nothing Personally - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonThe scene: a hip and fashionable downtown restaurant. A high-ranking manager of a technology company and several of his team members are enjoying lunch together to celebrate the team's recent achievement. As the conversation veers off onto casual topics, one of the employees excitedly explains ...
Views: 1897(3 votes) - Managing Organizational Change -- What to do if Your Team is Resisting Change - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Mark BuchanIntroduction Change is a mysterious subject and change managers have their views on what is the best way to make change happen. I doubt if anyone who has ever been involved with change management would say that all of the change initiatives that they have rolled out have been hugely ...
Views: 1895(3 votes) - No One will Follow Someone they do not Respect - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Andrew HortonSome people are born with more natural leadership ability than others. They have a more natural affinity to lead others and as such people are drawn to them as leaders. Despite this, I believe that almost anyone can learn the art of leadership and become a better leader. Yes the people with ...
Views: 1894(3 votes) - Life-long Learning - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Drake"Life-long learning" is a popular trend that continues to offer vast opportunities to all those who recognize its value. It also applies to more than a single segment of your business. For instance, consider its application in a key area such as customer service and satisfaction. Do your ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - Ending the Victim Advantage (Part II) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Cathy EckThe Lost Secret of Masculine and Feminine Roles In Part I, I shared with you the ancient masculine/feminine secret. The victimhood advantage allowed power-hungry authority figures to take all the power but none of the blame. We learned to blame the feminine through the perpetuation of stories ...
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