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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- How Much Risk Is Too Much To Take? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Dave CarlsonThe ladder was braced against the railings going to the basement. I started climbing up. I had to get to the ceiling and this was my Rube Goldberg way of doing it without having to put up scaffolding. I made it up two or three rungs before coming to my senses. It would be so easy for the railing ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Opportunity Verses Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonHow to entertain an audience in a time of personal turmoil Have you ever been hit by an emotional boulder? Maybe you just got a disturbing phone call from a family member, had a fight with your significant other or a business emergency that shakes your emotional foundation like a southern ...
Views: 1118(9 votes) - How To Manage People In A Downturn - 5 Tips - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsBack in 1990 I joined a world – wide professional services firm in the UK. It was my first step into the private sector ( I'd previously worked in Education, then the Civil Service ) and it seemed a bit of a risky move. But then I thought, this is a huge international firm, it must be quite a ...
Views: 1114(2 votes) - Seconds left to leave a legacy - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Kevin KellyIf your life span is 80 years from birth to death, you have approximately 2,522,880,000 seconds to live. Since you started reading this paragraph, you have used up about 20 of them. If you go back and check how long it took you to read the paragraph you will use up another 20. Tonight, you will ...
Views: 1114 - Tell people how to treat you well - and they will - by Another ‘Save Your Marriage’ free monthly E-zine brought to you by Trevor Barre – Life and Relationship Coach.
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We all want our partners to be there for us, ...
Views: 1114 - The Power of Vulnerability is Fear-Less - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Valencia RayLack of vulnerability is one reason why team relationships are so dysfunctional. The lack of trust leads to people putting on their “persona” (the root word in ‘personality’) masks. In our culture, vulnerability is confused with the concept of weakness. I’ve got news for you—vulnerability is ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Top 7 Ways for Any Business to Remain Viable and Profitable - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Dr. Laureen WishomDo you know what's important for the success of small business owners and entrepreneurs? I submit that it is: Knowledge, Skills and Talent. I know that many of your competitors also have the same traits. The key to remaining viable and profitable must also include ATTITUDE and the following ...
Views: 1114 - 3 Ways to Increase Your Office Morale Today - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Rachel ErinIt’s a well-known fact that a happy work environment can have a ripple effect throughout the business creating happy employees and happy customers. If your employees are happy, it will show in their work. It’s obvious, right? That being said, a lot of businesses don’t think that office morale is ...
Views: 1113 - Best ways to Improve Learning with Organizational Development Management - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Sonu ParasharBusinesses are in the process of uninterrupted change. Nobody can stop these processes. No particular action is required for changes to happen. Some changes in businesses may be positive; then it’s ordinary to use the term development. Which organizational changes are perceived ‘positive’ – that ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - Call Off the Search: The Answers you Need Are Under Your Nose - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Sarah HathornWe are surrounded by off-the-shelf brands and prepackaged professional images. But those who have learned to listen to their intuition and trust their instincts will always be one step ahead of the pack – and they’ll exude the kind of brand and leadership presence that others want to ...
Views: 1113 - Growing Under Pressure: Where Leaders Are Born - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Debora McLaughlinLeaders are like precious stones, they are both created by means of the same process: pressure. It’s been said that pressure reveals character. You can tell more about someone by the way that they respond to pressure than almost anything else. Some people focus and maintain their integrity while ...
Views: 1113(5 votes) - How To Become A Leader - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Chris HammerHave you ever wondered how to become a leader if you're not what you'd consider "leadership material"? Can anyone be a leader? Simply stated, anyone can become a leader by having the ability and desire to take on such a role; and by having the opportunity to step into or create the role. Some ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - The Influence of Leadership - 3 Keys to the Art of Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Hasheem FrancisWhen it comes to leading others, there are several traits that are necessary for success. The average person doesn't realize how difficult it is to inspire others in proper manner to move forward. Leading others is not an easy thing to do, but there are several keys that can help move the ...
Views: 1113 - What Leading By Example Really Means - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Angie ThompsonAny discussion of great leaders will include the cliché that the best leaders lead by example. Stated in conversation, everyone will nod and agree. And if you are reflecting personally on the attributes of those you have willingly followed, you will find that common trait too. It seems there is ...
Views: 1113 - Are You Wondering if You Are Living in Your Strengths? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Caron MacLaneIf you are effectively living in your strengths then chances are you are happy. If you are living in areas in which you are weak, and perhaps wondering what on earth your strengths are, then you could definitely find more happiness by finding out your strengths. When you are clear what your ...
Views: 1112(4 votes) - What Qualities Make Up a Good Leader? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Wade LangI think you’ll agree with me if I say that being a leader is one of the most difficult things to do. I mean, if you just watch from a distant, it may seem easy, but as soon as you are the one who has to portray the role, then you’ll see the difficulty. Dealing with your own work is hard ...
Views: 1112 - 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: 1111(1 vote) - Leadership: Making Each Day Count - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from kuza biasharaOnce you start a business, the clock will start ticking faster sometimes. Other times it will be slow and dull. If you want to be a great leader you should learn how to make even the dullest of days count. There are many things to do everyday. You just need to have your eyes open and ears alert. ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Conduct of a Leader Tells the Story - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Liz CoslineThere are certainly attributes that a leader must exercise such as listening skills, communication skills, empathy, and caring about the team to name a few. Most of the time when techniques are discussed on how to be a leader it is not discussed how to act. In others words the conduct of a ...
Views: 1110 - Five Ways to Turn Small Projects into Professional Success - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryI know that there have been people with the title of Project Manager for many years, and there has been a growing body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in the area of project management for a long time. Yes, there have always been projects. But never before has it been so important ...
Views: 1110 - Creating a Reputation for Honesty as a Leader- Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from John CameronHow many of you spend one hour or more in meetings each week? Two hours? Three hours? Four hours? More. How many of you have been in meetings that start late? Ten minutes late? Fifteen minutes late? How do you feel when that happens? What does it say when someone schedules a meeting and ...
Views: 1109 - Do Not Be Afraid to Take the Lead - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinYou can empower yourself if you have the knowledge of who you really are and what your real purpose in life is. But it is also important that we touch the lives of other people in order for our lives to be more meaningful. You should get more out of your life. One way of accomplishing this is ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Neuroscience of Leadership: Making Change Easier - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Valencia RayChange is the theme of our times. We can either embrace it and proactively create the change we want to see or allow it to randomly come upon us. Either way, change will continue to be a part of our lives. Neuroscience can help us as leaders to learn how to optimally operate our truly amazing ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Seven Gifts Of Great Leaders - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Billy ArcementSt. Thomas Aquinas is considered by many to be the Catholic Church¡¦s greatest theologian and philosopher. Among the many great works he created, Aquinas wrote about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. As I was reminded of these gifts during a recent Sunday church service, I thought it would be ...
Views: 1109 - Steve Daines on the Deficit - Daines For Congress - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Steve DainesThe reason I am running for Congress is that short sighted decisions being made in Washington are borrowing; some may say stealing, from the future of all of our children. Rampant spending and pork barrel politics is pushing this country down a road that will impoverish our children and the ...
Views: 1109(5 votes) - 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: 1109 - 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: 1108(2 votes) - I Work With Them, But Do I Have to Like Them? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2015 from Angie ThompsonThe idea for this article came from a question I recently received from a manager, who asked: What do you do when a group of people that work together have a lot of history and just don’t generally like each other? As you can see from the title, I’m not answering the exact question, but I am ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - The Most Important Reason Not to Fear Resistance - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Angie ThompsonResistance. When I ask groups to tell me what first comes to their minds when they think about change, resistance is always on that list. And their thoughts about it aren’t positive – in fact, I used the word “fear” in the title purposefully. Resistance is typically seen as a negative ...
Views: 1108 - Effective Leadership: Rejecting the Status Quo - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Timothy ThomasProcess. Routine. Habit. Status quo. When a true leader hears the words, "We've always done it this way," his or her fingers start to itch. The questions come fast and furious: "Why have we always done it this way?" "What's working in our process - and what's not?" "How can we do it ...
Views: 1107 - Socrates Revisited - by Your life thus far, has been the *tutorial* for what is to come. In other words, all your experiences have been preparation, learning and guidance for where you are now and what you will do next.
Some of us might think ... "If THIS is Freedom, Give me slavery!" with regards to your life, the ...
Views: 1107 - The Benefits Of Sales Leadership Training - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe Benefits and Advantages of Sales Leadership Training. It is widely accepted and recognized that the staff or employees have to be trained some new skills in order to prevent being stagnant. A situation like this not just regresses the person’s development, but also the company’s, too. In ...
Views: 1107(4 votes) - Am I a Leader? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Courtney LynchAs women, we have dynamic lives, full of opportunity and continuous challenge. We fill a variety of roles – we are mothers, daughters, friends, volunteers and mentors. We also are called upon to lead everyday, though many of us have never considered ourselves leaders. We are leaders, ...
Views: 1106 - What Great Leaders Must Love - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Angie ThompsonIt’s the season of love – the week of Valentine’s Day when everyone who sells anything is trying to tie their product to romance. I’m not trying to sell you a bouquet or a bottle of wine. I’m trying to sell you an idea. And admittedly, the love I am speaking of isn’t the sort that takes place ...
Views: 1105 - Boost Your Self-Confidence with Appearance Right Now - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2018 from John UngerEveryone would like to feel good about themselves in all situations. Self-confidence refers to this good feeling about yourself, your abilities as well as your performance. As the name implies, self-confidence usually comes from within yourself instead of other people. Self-confident people are ...
Views: 1104 - Results Not Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Alexandria JoyDo you make resolutions at the beginning of each year? With the new decade upon us, now is the time to review, renew and reignite your plans for what you want the next year to hold in store. So how can you create results and not just empty resolutions? Simple. Treat the new year as you ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Everyone Is A Leader, So How Will You Lead? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Lori RadunFor as long as I can remember, people have asked the question "Are you a leader or a follower?" There was an attempt to categorize or label people based on their ability to lead other people. What if I were to tell you that everyone is a leader, either by choice or default? Would it change ...
Views: 1103 - Leadership Insanity - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Angie ThompsonThere are at least two definitions of the word insanity: the one in the dictionary, and the cliché we’ve all heard, used, and knowingly nodded our head at when hearing it. First, from Merriam-Webster: Insanity 1. a deranged state of the mind usually occurring as a specific disorder (as ...
Views: 1103 - Results Based Leadership And The Balanced Scorecard Concept - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Ioventures IncEvery so often, the kind of leadership that brings success to an organization can change. However, there appears to be a common denominator no matter what style of leadership is present in an organization, and that common denominator is the emphasis on results. Indeed, a results based leadership ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - What Tools Are You Using To Create A Successful Business? - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Mitch TublinWhat do you do when you have the wrong tool for the job? For example, if you need to tighten a screw and you have a flathead screw driver, but the screw head has that ‘x’ which means you need the Phillips Head screw driver, do you just try to use the wrong screw driver, and then you find you ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Courage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWithout question, courage is essential to the work of entrepreneurs and change agents, and anyone Working for Good. The journey to creating something new and changing something old is not easy and continually calls for courage to face the unknown, the uncertain, the never-been-done before, the ...
Views: 1102(6 votes) - Leadership – It’s Not Always Immediately Obvious - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Gary JordanCollaborative Leadership: of the six different leadership profiles described in Leadership Strengths Profiles, this is the one most commonly misunderstood. This is not surprising as the hallmarks of Collaborative Leadership, subtlety, refinement, nuance, elegance, and unobtrusiveness are the ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Creating a Reputation for Honesty as a Leader- Part 3 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from John CameronBarry came into my office and sat down in the chair. Barry was the last holdout. I needed Barry. He was the loyal leader of the opposition. He was a supervisor and his team produced. I knew, absolutely knew that we could break records and in this economy if I could get Barry to understand ...
Views: 1101 - Secrets of Ten Great Geniuses by Dr. Tony Alessandra - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Ben SandersonHave you ever sat down and thought about how you could be like the great minds such as Thomas Edison or Leonardo da Vinci? Have you ever considered if you have what it takes to do the things that would make history like they did? If could put your finger on that thing that could make you a ...
Views: 1101 - The Crisis of Leadership. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Neil RobertsWithout strong leaders, the world has become filled to overflowing with fundamentally good and honest people who have become addicted to the demands of a self-centered lifestyle that is focused on acquiring the things and experiences that (so they are told) will enable them to enjoy life. But the ...
Views: 1101 - Effective Leadership Skills - A Leader's Core Strength - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Dennis E. Coates, Ph.DWhat does it take to acquire effective leadership skills? First, you have to be good with people. Leadership is highly interpersonal, so many people skills are involved. To name a few: listening, accepting feedback, giving feedback and resolving conflict. These are skills you use with people, ...
Views: 1100(4 votes) - It's Your Move: The First Step to Accountability - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryEvery place I go, if I’m in an organization long enough, I’ll hear people lament about the lack of accountability. Specifically, I hear things like: “They just don’t seem to care enough, I guess.” “Those action items never get done – I don’t know why we even identify them.” “I have trouble ...
Views: 1100 - Lonely at the Top - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonIs it a little lonelier at the top recently? "The 1990s, with CEOs as heroes, was a lot more fun than 2002, when you're a criminal until proven guilty," laughed Jim Mullen, CEO of Cambridge-based Biogen, one of the nation's largest biotech companies. "There's a huge amount of skepticism about ...
Views: 1098 - Revolutionary Leadership Theories For Corporate Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Chris D'CruzThere are three ways to define revolutionary leadership for corporate leaders. It can be viewed differently, especially in relation to historic leadership and examples of leaders. One important thing with understanding on this leadership is that it helps to know and understand the world politics ...
Views: 1098 - 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 ...
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