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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- Information Bloated, Wisdom Starved! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Ingrid MartineHave you ever had the thoughts “I have too much information and too many choices without a way to choose what’s right for me. I don’t have time to do all I need to do. I need to go on an information diet.”? “I need to go on an information diet” is our solution to the uncomfortable experience ...
Views: 1567 - Innovation: Why We Need It, Want It, and Fear It - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Valencia RayInnovation is a hot topic right now. The search is on for the next new thing, the new business frontier. We certainly do need to innovate, as our infrastructure appears to be falling apart. We need to make changes in how we “think life is,” for one thing. Survival of the fittest is only a ...
Views: 1268 - INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Creating Work Environments that Work - by We're now in the 21st century. Look around you. Has your work place changed much in the last two months? How about in the last two years?
There are many books today being written about the
mechanization and computerization of the new work environment, but what about the people? What do we need ...
Views: 1065 - Inspirational Storytelling Power - A Leadership Development Tool - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonAs the waiters cleared the dessert plates from the banquet tables, Joanne, the VP of Sales, stepped to the podium and began the annual meeting. The CEO, Jeff Carlson, could feel the heat building under his collar. He wiped his sweaty palms on the linen napkin and took another sip of water to wet ...
Views: 1762 - Inspire Encore-Worthy Performances from Your Team - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffExperiencing Yanni live in concert is an incredible journey of musical magic through sound, showmanship and his dynamic persona. It is also a masterful journey of visibly obvious leadership. Yanni is not only a genius composer but is also an engaging, enabling and empowering leader. Usually ...
Views: 1399 - Insurance Agents Financial Advisors: Are You Inspiring & Energizing? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenIt’s up to you to be the leader for your business whether you’re a solo professional or have a number of staff. The whole point of leadership is achieving results either through others or yourself. Polish your leadership skills and start getting better results. Only the leader can ...
Views: 746 - Integrity - Don't Fake It! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Gregory CoveyI had heard a story regarding integrity several years ago when I was in the Marine Corps. I had spent twelve years as a Marine - and it will never leave me. You know what they say - once a Marine - always a Marine. Now I don’t know if the story that I’m about to tell is true - but it ...
Views: 1411 - Integrity in Leadership: The Make or Break - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Yihan LinIntegrity in leadership is absolutely essential. If you had nothing else, having strict integrity alone makes you notches above everyone else. In today’s world, more and more companies are looking for individuals with integrity to head their organizations. I mean, look at the financial ...
Views: 1381 - Integrity is the Main Ingredient to Good Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Gregory CoveyGood leadership skills and integrity go hand in hand; however, don't mistake the true meaning of integrity with just being honest! Integrity goes much deeper than just honesty! Integrity is the way someone lives their life and their core values! Let's take a simple but good example of how ...
Views: 1228 - Integrity Is the Root of All Success - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2007 from John Di LemmeMany of you hear me speak all over the world and I teach the process “What you sow, you shall reap”. It is a principle that is based upon whatever you do today will predict your future. You can’t dispute the fact, it’s not fiction, it’s fact, that what you ...
Views: 785 - Integrity – the Leadership Gap between Excellence and Mediocrity - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Pat Heydlauff“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and ...
Views: 1180 - Intelligent Goal Setting - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldNowadays we hear about the importance of goal setting to achieve our goals. However, goal setting needs to be intelligent goal setting. What I mean by intelligent goal setting is to make sure you do not become discouraged by your goal or goals. Too many people are overzealous with things ...
Views: 1274 - Interconnectivity, Flow, and Balance: A Fresh Perspective on Organizational Culture - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from Yvette BethelYvette Bethel's latest book, Interconnectivity, Flow, and Balance Model (IFB) introduces an operating system that functions in the background of organizations, families, and multiple other types of communities. Like computer operating systems, IFB is ever-present, not always perceived, and ...
Views: 1142 - Interrogate Reality - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Ingrid MartineInterrogate reality doesn’t only mean the other person’s reality. It means we begin with our own. Always. If we harbor thoughts like “John is unreasonable. How in the world can I tell him without him getting defensive?”, we’re looking in the wrong place. Courageous conversations are first of ...
Views: 3451 - Interview With Leadership Expert Steve Diggs - by Submitted on May 02, 2018 from Lee WilsonAn Interview with business-leadership expert, public speaker and trainer, Steve Diggs. 1. Where did the idea for (insert name of your company or organization) come from? I chose Fast-Forward Leadership™ because I believe every successful person should strive to develop what I call the ...
Views: 1771 - Intrapreneurship: Leadership Defined For The Third Millennium - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Victoria DePaulThe secret to powerful leadership is understanding that there is a clear distinction between inspiration and motivation. And what is that distinction? For your business it is the difference between profit and loss and success and failure. Does this describe your business? You know that your ...
Views: 3002 - Introducing WorkforceDNA - by In May 2001, I took a livelihood risk. I left my old ways of coaching behind in favor of a powerful, new system called WorkforceDNA. This system is the brain child of Sandra Seich, whose 8 years of research and development resulted in this 'first of its kind' assessment. The slogan is "business ...
Views: 1770 - Intuition - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from FSB AuthorsHunch, gut feeling, impression, psychic hit -- these are all names for this power called intuition. Intuition is a tool for acquiring knowledge without the process of rational thought. It is the sixth sense; it is what informs you beyond the first five senses of taste, hearing, touch, smell, and ...
Views: 1173 - Investing in Technology: How CEOs Can Leverage Tech for Business Growth - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2024 from Perfect Home DefenseIn the modern business landscape, technology is not merely a tool but a strategic necessity. From streamlining operations to engaging customers and enhancing products, technology holds the key to staying competitive and achieving sustainable growth. Successful CEOs understand the value of tech ...
Views: 311 - Is Being a “Mind Reader” Part of Your Organization’s Job Descriptions? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Skip WeismanThe Law of Specificity States: “To the degree that you are not specific in your communication that is the level of guessing or mind-reading the receiver of your message needs to do.” If people in your organization feel like they have to continually guess what is expected of them, or ...
Views: 2081 - Is Charismatic Leadership Good for Teams? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Steve DavisClearly we're all drawn to charismatic leaders. Whether we're talking about political leaders like JFK, public speakers like Zig Ziglar, or trainers like Anthony Robbins, how does the charisma or strength of a leader impact a team, pro or con? We've become increasingly conditioned to being ...
Views: 1666 - Is It The Culture? Or Is It You? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergAfter more than 4000 private phone calls were illegally hacked by News of the World reporters (causing a scandal that shut down the high-circulation, highly profitable newspaper) journalist Carl Bernstein quoted an employee who said that media baron Rupert Murdoch "invented and established this ...
Views: 677 - Is it Time for Something New? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Yvette BethelAt certain times in our careers we need to make decisions about up-leveling our lives and careers. Some persons are loyal to their organizations, waiting for their supervisors to recognize their contributions and potential. They wait and wait, and sometimes they are rewarded with a promotion if ...
Views: 1268 - Is it Worth It? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Margaret Meloni“Whenever you find yourself on the verge of losing your temper or falling into a bad mood, ask yourself, ‘Is this how I want to spend my day? Is it worth it to let this___________ (Fill-in-the-blank; person, situation etc.) take control of my day? Really?” – Margaret Meloni You are probably ...
Views: 1388 - Is Leadership by Example The Holy Grail for Success? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Gary EbyThe epitome of Success is the result of a series of Decisions that coincide with your goals and aspirations. The first ideal thing to do would be to assess your current pre-disposition, are you contented, happy or is change a necessity? I believe “change can only be attained from ...
Views: 1000 - Is Leadership Skills Development An Effective Tool For Change? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Chris D'CruzChange is the only aspect in life that is constant. It is taking place everywhere. In your place of work, in your home and change takes place in every organization. The degree of the change can vary, but it is change at the end of the day. Changes can be small such as changing the computers in ...
Views: 646 - Is Sales Motivation the challenge of the hour? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Sonali SInghSales motivation has never been a bigger challenge as it is in today’s altered world. Traditional methods have no room anymore, what is needed is a transformational approach that would yield enduring results. So what is this transformational approach? For one, it has to deliver enduring ...
Views: 928 - Is There a Shift toward Performance Oriented Leadership and Away from Ego-Centric CEOs? - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from David NourIn addition to such victims of “industry dissonance” as the late Enron founder Kenneth Lay and CEO Jeffrey Skilling, there seems to be a movement, possibly due to the dramatic economic shifts occurring at the start of the century, in which the status-loving, jet-setting, deal-making celebrities ...
Views: 984 - Is Your Company Going Through Major Change? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Beth MollenkampIt is amazing to me how many companies undertake a major change with little pre-planning, and then they wonder why the change didn’t go smoothly. By some accounts, as high as 50% of all organizational changes fail. If your organization is getting ready to undertake a major change there are ...
Views: 3288 - Is Your MindSET for Productivity with Greater Ease? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Valencia RayProductivity does not need to be hard. Hard work does not define success, nor real productivity. Success as we tend to define it does not often equal happiness, either. Perhaps if we stop implying that hard work and success are required before we can be happy, we can be happy as we work and ...
Views: 1311 - Is Your Startup Losing Top Sales Talent? Here’s How to Fix It - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2018 from Jeff WintersThe No. 1 reason companies lose their sales talent is that they’re deal killers.Let me explain.In my experience, there are two kinds of companies: those that will do what they can to close deals and those that resist deals entirely. Businesses in that second group are typically run by ...
Views: 1606 - Issuing a Written Warning Letter for Tardiness - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Gregory CoveyIssuing a written warning letter for tardiness is no different from any other disciplinary letter. The facts are the facts and making sure everyone is treated fairly is as important as always. When it comes to tardiness, however, I continue to hear people ask the question what is consider tardy? ...
Views: 14663 - It Seems Like a Team... - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2016 from Yvette BethelYou hear the words team, teamwork or team building at the office, some of us more than others. But do authentic teams really exist? Or are you a part of a disconnected group of people who happen to work for the same employer, all with different agendas? Sometimes employees are lured into ...
Views: 1297 - It Takes More Than Effort to Get Results - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryRead the title again, carefully. It doesn’t say “it takes more effort to get results.” It says “it takes more than effort to get results.” Ah, the difference a word can make. In the world I grew up and live in, hard work is considered a high virtue. I’ve read children's books that spoke of ...
Views: 1527 - It' Nice to be Ethical, but What's a Leader to do? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kathryn AlexanderW. Edwards Deming, of Total Quality fame, used to say that leaders had 80% of the power and responsibility in an organization. He’s right, and ethics is no exception. It’s become common practice for leaders to throw away their power in ethical situations and claim “it’s ...
Views: 2042 - IT'S HARD TO FIND A RICH HERMIT - by Beyond the knowledge of business and it's complexities - way beyond the expertise of advertising gurus and marketing mavens, there is a place where the seeds of success germinate. Find this place and success and real happiness will be yours.
Why do I say it's hard to find a rich hermit? ...
Views: 1537 - It's in OUR Hands to Give Peace a Chance - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: It's in OUR Hands to Give Peace a Chance" Author: Phwaye Aye Shared (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category/Key Words: Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Inspiration, Phwaye Aye, Hope, Dream, Believe, New Zealand Herald (College Herald) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1424 - 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 - Jedi Master Secrets: How to be mindful of your energy signature - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Michele MolitorWhat’s your Energy Signature? Have you ever walked into a room and felt the mood of the room before anyone even said anything? You know that feeling… Whether you walked into a room with your loved one, or into a conference room full of colleagues – you can sense the energy of the room ...
Views: 1410 - 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: 2011 - 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: 1998 - Keep Your Employees Happy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleIf you're a manager or supervisor, it's your job to make sure your staff not only gets the work done, but finds fulfillment in their jobs. If you don't, you'll spend a lot more time than necessary in the hiring and training cycle because unfulfilled employees don't tend to stick around. While ...
Views: 704 - Keep Your Eye on the Ball - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Chris RuisiHey! “Keep Your Eye on The Ball”! How any times have you heard that expression? Was it as a kid at bat for the first time? It could have been any sport really where one needs to focus “on the ball”. Or, maybe you’ve shouted it out to your child during their little league baseball or softball ...
Views: 1096 - Keeping Your Team Up When the Economy Is Down - by by Carole Nicolaides © 2001
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There is nothing like a recession to cause a drastic decline in employee morale and performance. For that matter, it causes a drastic decline in manager morale and performance, too! When lay offs are looming and pay cuts are ...
Views: 829 - Key # 4 to Unlock your Potential and Achieve Success: Seek Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezWe have talked about taking care of yourself, taking risks, and be prepared as the first three keys to unlocking your potential and achieve success. The next key (4th in the series) talks about how being prepared. Despite the uncertain economic climate, I think we are living powerful times ...
Views: 1531 - Key Words For Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Joanne SujanskySuccessful Leaders Put Language to Work I’ve worked with many excellent leaders over the years and no two were exactly alike. Some had great technical knowledge while others had great vision. Some were charismatic and inspirational, while others were introspective and insightful. But, no ...
Views: 2601 - Kick Your But’s - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from William DiedrichMost intelligent people are willing to say: “I am responsible. I am accountable.” To say and mean this is the first step. The second step is to add the word “completely”. “I am completely responsible”. This is difficult for most. When something goes wrong we tend to say: ”I am responsible ...
Views: 1065 - Killer Problem Solving for You or Your Team - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Mary Lee Gannon,Problem solving is often difficult whether the problem is yours alone or one that requires group consideration. If the problem is personal in nature, you may feel ‘stuck’ in moving forward. In working with groups of people either at work, in volunteer activities or in your own family it may ...
Views: 1449 - Kindness Works. Caring Pays Off. Love Becomes Profitable. - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Alan DobzinskiWhat's the opposite of command and control leadership? Caring. We're talking about simple human caring, and it's something all your people need if they're going to achieve the goals you want them to achieve. In a Fast Company article ("The CEO's New Clothes"), Linda Tischler maintains that ...
Views: 1358 - Knock Out Those Knockout Nerves - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Marion Claire"It's not giving the speech that terrifies me," said a colleague recently. "It's all that anxiety beforehand… those moments, days or weeks before, when I'm planning and preparing… that makes me feel sick to my stomach!" He's not the first or only speaker who suffers from knock-out ...
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