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Views: 1642 - The Zappos Philosophy - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOn my way to San Diego, after providing hospital consulting for a few days in the greater Chicago area, I re-read Tony Hsieh’s book, “Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose.” This book was a great preparation for The Passion Test conference I was headed to, and following ...
Views: 1642 - Humility: The Mark Of A Great Leader - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Debbie BarnettThe humble leader in a sea of alpha males and females is a rare sight. And yet, if we are to usher in much-needed change in the way we conduct business on a global level, humility at the top should be the norm, not the exception. Too much ego in any endeavor gets in the way of the purpose for ...
Views: 1641 - Innovation - An Indispensable Asset for Organizations - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Arun RaoWhat is the key to increase efficiency and profit, even as you continue to reduce cost? The answer is ‘Innovation’! With the market competition getting increasingly cut-throat, it is important to stay on top to ensure the survival of your business. The consumer does not simply look for ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - The Inner Game of Leadership: Stillness is Moving… - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Susan FreemanThis is the time of year when everything accelerates. Hectic goes to wild; busy becomes crazed… I thought readers would benefit from a powerful tip found in Leading Blog. It is consistent with one of the foundational 21 Powerful Principles found in “Step Up Now,” called “The Power of ...
Views: 1641(4 votes) - Top 3 Leadership Mistakes That Screw Your Credibility - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen my client asked me what I see as mistakes that people make in leadership roles, one example jumped to the fore - 'Sally'. Observing Sally is like watching a train smash in slow motion. She demonstrates the first two top leadership mistakes. The remaining one comes from examples closer to ...
Views: 1641 - Do You Have an Angry Coach? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Loren FogelmanNo two coaches are alike. There is the good, the bad and everything in between. It takes more than knowledge, skills and experience to coach effectively. A coach’s style develops with time. Some are excellent at motivating their athletes. And others can turn into an athlete’s worst nightmare. ...
Views: 1639 - 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: 1639(3 votes) - Using Reciprocity to Motivate - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinOne point of influence is the law of reciprocity. This has been proven to be very effective time and time again. Even a movie was made about it. Each time you give something of value, expect other people to give you something in return. This has been proven to be true in a lot of cases. ...
Views: 1638(7 votes) - Ideal Isn't Ideal - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Marnie GreenPersonally and professionally many of us have been content with the status quo. And it's worked for us. I know you are saying, "Hey wait! I'm innovative!" and you probably are in many ways. Still, we are now presented with opportunities to reinvent our world like never before. Let's take a look ...
Views: 1637(5 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: 1636(1 vote) - The Characteristics of a Good Leader - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe position of a leader is as empowering as it is exhausting. Irrespective of the fact that you are a leader at a school or a community or at your workplace, you are the subject of a lot of expectations. There is no set formula that can help you become the leader who can efficiently meet all ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - This Is Unacceptable - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Lisa ChristiansenBy Lisa Christiansen Mastery in one’s career and self growth simply requires that we consistently and constantly produce results beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary by producing outstanding results. Mastery is attained by consistently stepping outside of our comfort zone, going beyond ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Good Leadership Skills versus Good Management Skills - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Gregory CoveyThere is a difference between having good leadership skills and good management skills. Both are important to the success of a business, but in my humble opinion one wins out over the other. In order to be a good leader you must have a vision of where you want to take an organization. You ...
Views: 1634 - Steve Daines Views on Drug Abuse - Steve Daines Campaign - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Steve DainesIt is common knowledge that the abuse of and addiction to drugs is a major problem in our country. Drug use is occurring at earlier ages, especially in our inner cities, but the problem exists across the country with complete disregard for where children live or how much money their parents ...
Views: 1633(5 votes) - The Essence of Leadership - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Willie HortonWe’re all called upon to be leaders – if you have children, people reporting to you at work, friends who confide in you – leadership is required of you. You mightn’t call it that, but that is what it is. Above all, we’re called upon to lead our own lives. Yes, we’re called upon to be leaders ...
Views: 1633(3 votes) - A Visible Executive Presence that Affirms Strength - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Rob JacksonA Strong Executive Presence Inspires Others Knowing how your executive presence influences others is a sign of a wise leader. The physical presence in a room can hurt or hinder a group’s morale and productivity. The goal of effective leadership is to have frontrunners who know and ...
Views: 1632 - Leaders Conduct After Action Reviews - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Vernon MyersLeaders are responsible for producing outcomes and getting favorable results; sometimes the results are good, other times the results are not so good. Whether the results are positive or negative, a leader’s objective is to continuously improve organizational performance over time. One way to ...
Views: 1632(3 votes) - 7 Tips for Developing New Employees - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Billy ArcementWhat steps have you taken to assure yourself new hires make a successful transition into your organization? Failure to adequately address this issue could result in the loss of a potentially good employee, a waste of training dollars or the threat of legal action from dismissals. Let’s ...
Views: 1631 - ***6 Steps to Amazing Success with Coaching - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Sylvia LafairEver wonder exactly what you say that makes people take action? Ever wonder if there are key phrases and specific words that cause someone to engage with you, follow your advice, thank you for making a difference in their lives? Research into how the brain communicates with itself and with ...
Views: 1630(2 votes) - Leadership Starts Within - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr Richard NorrisThe global recession, directly or indirectly, will impact leadership – yours, your market, your competition, your region and, yes, your nation. Why?... Because leadership is ubiquitous. It is all around us. It is of primary importance. Yet, it is seemingly underserved, undervalued and under ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - 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: 1630 - How Well Are You Dancing With Fear and Resistance? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Michele MolitorD “Dance with Fear. Dance with done. Dance with resistance. Dance with each other. Dance with Art.” I love to Dance! Even when I don’t get it “right”. There is such freedom in dancing to your own funky beat!! Finding the freedom around your fears can be a little more ...
Views: 1628(2 votes) - The Difference Between Feedback and Advice - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Angie ThompsonFeedback and advice. In modern organizational life they are related terms. When you look at them grammatically, they are connected, but not as related as I thought before I researched them a bit. From Dictionary.com here are the relevant definitions for each word, and some synonyms ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Winning Managers Compromise - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonThere aren’t many people who could say their opponents shed a tear at their funeral; however, that is reportedly what happened at the services for the late Edward Kennedy. As with most current events, I found myself curious for the lesson(s) behind the story. While researching Kennedy’s ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - Leadership Resolutions - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Paul BurgessA new year, and in this case a new decade, often finds us looking back on our lives and thinking about what we’d like to be different in the future. I always get intensively reflective around this time, looking at past mistakes and bad habits, but quickly shifting my focus to the year ahead and ...
Views: 1625(6 votes) - Creating Outcomes through Self-Leadership and Communication - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from David Emerald WomeldorffThere is an old saying in the field of interpersonal communication, which is “you cannot not communicate.” Even if you are “saying nothing,” your facial expressions, your body language, even your eye contact (or lack thereof) convey something to the other that they take in and interpret. As a ...
Views: 1624(4 votes) - Leaders Have Fun! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Vernon MyersLeaders must lead the way in all things, including having fun – the energy and enthusiasm generated by the leader will have an immediate impact on the organization. Employees look to their leaders for cues on “how” to act. If the boss is having fun, employees will pick up the vibe and have fun ...
Views: 1624 - Leadership Skills - Winning Over Your Team Members - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kate TammemagiLeadership by definition is about a Leader taking a group of Followers to a defined destination. Without followers, or the destination, the ‘Leader’ is just a person going for a walk! The first step in Leadership is to get the followers to WANT to follow the Leader – to be the type of Leader a ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - What Is Leadership? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Lee SalzPeople are often told to "be a leader," but what does that mean? How do people know how to act as a leader when no one defines it for them? There is a simple mantra that defines leadership. The other day my nine-year old daughter and two sons (seven and five years old respectively) were ...
Views: 1624 - 2 Tips on Becoming a Successful Leader - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from David LLeadership is not born but can be taught. When learning about leadership, one must first realise that everyone is already somehow a leader themselves. For example a husband, who is the head of his family, mother/father parenting their kids, CEO, boss, managers, and church leaders. Then you must ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Bring on a Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThis year has flown by faster than ever before. It has certainly had its challenges with stock market fluctuations, interest rate rises and the retail sector experiencing the strain of consumers reigning in their spending. You only have to switch on the television or read the news headlines to ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - Seven Traits Of Inspiring Telemarketing Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Anika DavisA mark of a good business leader is in being inspiring for his employees. Yes, being able to inspire, to make their people work for them a bit more than they normally would is something important for every business. This is especially true in the telemarketing industry, where almost anything can ...
Views: 1623 - Instilling Pride ~ A Key to Eliciting Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Michael BeckEliciting excellence in others is the essence of leadership, and one of the most effective means of eliciting excellence is to instill a sense of pride in those around us. Instilling pride has a myriad of benefits - quality of work and workmanship improves, creativity and innovation ...
Views: 1622(4 votes) - Surviving Tough Times Without Despair - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Bradley Ann MorganIf you look around at the losses in the job market, the crush of the housing industry, the financial woes of the car industry; and, any personal events in your life, it’s no wonder the slide into despair is common place for many today. As one of our clients found himself on that downward ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - What Makes Peak-Performing Teams Tick? How Leaders Can Win The Mental Game Of Coaching - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Bill ColeNot all teams are created equal. Some teams clearly ARE better than others. They get more done, and with less squabbling. Still, there are instances of teams performing heroically even though they may all dislike each other. Keeping in mind there are various definitions of teams and their ...
Views: 1622(7 votes) - Searching for Future Leaders in your Organization? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinAre you searching for future leaders in your organization? Before advertising a new position, look within the office walls first. With attention to mentoring and leadership development, any organization will benefit from leaders that have the knowledge required and the best interests of the ...
Views: 1621(5 votes) - ***Leadership Lessons: Success and Fatal Flaws - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Sylvia LafairThere is so much glitz and glamour that comes with that power word “success”. It says you’ve made it and from here on life is good. Right? Not so fast. The biggest distraction to success is all the stress and anxiety that sits like a weight in the pit of the stomach. It has to do with the worry ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - 4 Common Leadership Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Arun RaoOne of the most satisfying elements of our work is being able to watch at very close quarters how different leaders work with their teams. And, we have been fortunate to see many remarkable leaders and their different styles in handling their teams. At the same time, in the course of our ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - 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: 1620 - Law of Attraction: The Time to Act is Now - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Vlad StivensonHave you heard about "The Secret" and wanted to learn more? Are you ready to begin to understand how the laws of attraction (LOA) can work for you in your life? If you are reading this it is because it was meant to be and this is the time for you to begin to explore the secrets the Universe is ...
Views: 1618(6 votes) - Labor Management and Good Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Gregory CoveyLabor management and good leadership skills go hand in hand! There is no question that any company that employs people it will become one of their most volatile expense line items they have. Why? Because people are unpredictable! Everything from dips in productivity to changes in ...
Views: 1617 - Strategies For Enhancing Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Rick SaldanHave you seen a toddler cry for food and what happens when the mother turns a deaf ear to his plea for food? The child tries to drop a thing on the floor to draw attention. Soon the mother or another family member rushes to the child who is then comforted and given something to satiate his ...
Views: 1617 - Are you making decisions without knowing your VALUE? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Bernadette BoasAre you an individual sole proprietor or the head of a business with multiple (even hundreds of) employees? As the leader of your own business you need to understand your worth and value to the business in order to determine how, when, who, and why you are making the decisions you are within ...
Views: 1616(9 votes) - Six Ways To Think Like Steve Jobs - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Zoe RouthDoes anyone else wonder what will happen to Apple now that Steve-The-Genius Jobs has passed on? If there is ever to be a test of his leadership, it's now; what survives when the leader doesn't? We may not know for a few years yet. Here's what has survived - the example he set in his fierce and ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - Using Memory Stacks as Fun Icebreakers - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Ellen PatnaudeOur minds think in pictures. I'll prove it. Think about the BEST moment of your life thus far. Maybe it's the day you were hired into your current job. Maybe it's the day you graduated from college. Maybe it's the first time you held a newborn child. Maybe it was the day you got married. Maybe ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - The Five Key Facets Of High Performance Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Brian WardMany people in leadership positions struggle with understanding what makes a great leader. While billions of dollars are spent annually on leadership development, quality leadership is still in short supply. For example, the move towards total quality has inspired many organizations to take a ...
Views: 1613 - Steve Jobs: A Job Well Done - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of my heroes is Steve Jobs. He stuck to his vision even though everyone disagreed with him. In the face of defeat, he was brave enough to start over because he had something he wanted to accomplish. When he finally was allowed to continue with his vision unhampered he didn’t just create ...
Views: 1612(4 votes) - Easter Is For Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Wayne KehlEaster is a holiday celebrated each spring in many countries throughout the world. It is essentially a Christian religious celebration based on the scriptures which indicate that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. Each year we celebrate the resurrection on Easter ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - Connecting The Creative and the Clinical: Emotional Intelligence For The Medical Community - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffIt’s an ordinary day on the dementia unit of a health care facility and one of the residents – we’ll call her Sarah – is trying to leave. The unit is secure and residents wear alarm-triggering ankle bracelets that alert staff if they pass through the door. Matilda, a nurse assistant, reaches out ...
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