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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- It's Okay to Say "I Don't Know" - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Marnie GreenIt's almost a waste of ink to say these are uncertain times. We hear it everyday. No matter what business you are in, you've probably experienced ups and downs lately and your employees are probably asking or at least wondering: • Is my job safe? • Is the organization financially sound? • ...
Views: 932(2 votes) - 6 Steps to Optimize Results When “Business as Usual” Doesn’t Work Any More - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Pat LynchIs your organization one for whom “business as usual” no longer works? Whether that result is precipitated by fewer customers, budget cutbacks, employee layoffs and/or furloughs, or some other unplanned change, the point is that you find yourself having to do more with less. The question I hear ...
Views: 931(6 votes) - LIFE'S CAUSES AND EFFECTS - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Terry L. SumerlinSomeone has observed that we are always free to choose, but we’re not free to choose the consequences of our choices. We see proof of this principle in Washington and on Wall Street. The present state of the economy is the consequence of many years of bad fiscal choices. Recovery will depend ...
Views: 931 - Re-imagining Leadership for the 21st Century: Toward an Ecology of Values - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Ken OtterToday’s complex, dynamic, and global world presents both challenges and opportunities. We are required to understand and practice leadership in new ways. We are called to expand the paradigm of leadership to encompass and integrate knowledge and experience from many fields and traditions. If ...
Views: 930(3 votes) - Take The Reigns And Be The Leader You Are Intended To Be - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIn order to take the reigns and become the leader in your life, you must first determine what kind of leader you want to portray and be. Whether you’re a business professional, healthcare provider, or a home professional, you require a certain level of intuition to effectively read your ...
Views: 930 - Where the Best Coaches Focus Their Efforts - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Angie ThompsonWhere the Best Coaches Focus Their Efforts I have the good fortune of working with lots of leaders, and often have the chance to talk with, teach or consult with them on a variety of issues including their role as a coach. The vast majority of those I work with truly want to be more effective ...
Views: 930 - Leadership Style and Motivating Employees - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Patricia WeberHoneymoon Over There’s a honeymoon period in work that lasts about six months on average. Employees start out with high trust and enthusiasm. The employer is benefiting from both the aptitude and the attitude. After this phase, an employees’ motivation drops. While we hired the ...
Views: 929 - Five Keys to Delegation That Work - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Angie ThompsonDelegation is something that every leader has feelings about. Some feel they do it well. Some don’t even know where to start. Some have seen a good example of it. Some feel like every time someone has “delegated” to them, it felt like they’d just been dumped on. Some think it is something ...
Views: 929 - Five Steps Toward Discovering Your Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Debra SloverFinding your purpose in life can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are currently not satisfied with what is happening in your life today. Consider these five steps that help move you toward discovering your purpose in life: 1. Do it for free -- If money were not a necessity, what ...
Views: 929 - Life Hacks for New Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Matthew MurphyBeing a leader can be hard work. So hard, in fact, that many people give up on developing their leadership skills early in their career. Leading and managing are difficult, and they certainly are not for everyone. For those who are thrust into a position of authority, whether you feel that ...
Views: 929 - 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 - Using Leadership Philosophy To Increase Your Effectiveness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Chris D'CruzTo support the envisioned accomplishments of a group or collective, someone is required to lead them to victory. To effectively take the reins on a project, a leadership philosophy should be written out and followed by the person taking the commanding role. This helps to ensure that you know the ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Top Ten Things I learned from the Presidential Election - by By the time you read this, it may all be over, or... they may still be counting votes. Regardless, it's not too soon to start learning from the recent 2000 Presidential election. After all, life lessons can be found everywhere, even in the hurly-burly world of national politics.
Here are a few ...
Views: 927 - "I Quit!" and Other Temper Tantrums - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Zoe RouthIt's true, my commitments have tripled this year - with President of the Chamber of Women in Business, Manager of the Network and Short Courses at the Australian Leadership Foundation, and the launch of my biggest most ambitious program yet with Inner Compass - the Mastermind Retreat - Women's ...
Views: 925 - ***What Are You Teaching? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Joe FarchtNotice, I didn’t ask the question: “Are you a teacher?” Each and every one of us is a teacher. Let me explain. As a young child growing up, who gave you instruction, taught you to function normally in the world, and created your boundaries? I’ll bet your answer is your parents and a host of ...
Views: 925 - Even Michael Phelps Needs Feedback - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Marnie GreenLike many, I spent hours this summer enjoying the feats and activities of the Summer Olympics, and I was especially amazed at the accomplishments of Michael Phelps. After one race, I noticed something especially interesting from a performance management standpoint: immediately after ...
Views: 925(3 votes) - Quest For Greatness - by Stories start with a character with whom we can identify. That character gets into difficulty. The character heroically overcomes the difficulty and resolves the problem.
This basic formula of character -> problem -> overcome - > resolution, fills books, movies and TV shows. No other formula ...
Views: 925 - To What Do You Pledge Your Allegiance? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Angie ThompsonIf you grew up in the United States, you know what I`m talking about. Every child learns the Pledge of Allegiance in elementary school . . . "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - 4 Tips for Small Businesses to Lower IT Costs - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2018 from Lena BurkutThe rapid pace at which technology is changing makes it seem as if the latest gadgets and technologies will be replaced even before you get to enjoy their full benefits. For many small business owners, the decision to make technology purchases often comes with the apprehension that their ...
Views: 924 - Ladies and Gentlemen . . . Start Your Engines - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Angie ThompsonI live in Indianapolis, Indiana – the only town in America that doesn’t have Memorial Day weekend - we have Race Weekend. This doesn’t mean we don’t honor those who gave their lives for our country (in fact, we honor them in more ways than most), it just means that the last weekend in May is ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - Leaders of Leaders - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Kimberly DavisThere are people in my life that make me want to be a better person. They’re not perfect. They too have grumpy days, bad hair days, self-doubting days. They too are incredibly human, with all that entails. But they are the leaders of leaders. They step up when nobody else does, without ...
Views: 924(3 votes) - Read This First! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonDear Learner, I don`t know why the training is on your calendar. Maybe you are being told to go. Maybe you don`t even really know what it is about. Maybe you`d rather go to training than be at your desk. Maybe training means a chance to get away from home for a day or two. Maybe you are ...
Views: 923(2 votes) - Seven Great Questions to Ask Others - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2014 from Angie ThompsonSeven Great Questions to Ask OthersJust this morning, in a coaching conversation, I asked a question that, as stated by the other person, was exactly what would help them past their obstacle. I’m gratified that I could help. The same question, without trust between the other person and me, ...
Views: 923 - Five Ways to Visualize Your Goals - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Angie ThompsonYou`ve got your goals set. You`re excited about them and the prospects of achieving them. Whether those are true statements for you personally, for your team/organization or both, congratulations! They`re both necessary and important steps. And, they aren`t enough. I`m guessing you`ve ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Productively Learn From the Past - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Angie ThompsonNot everyone values history or the past in the same way. In the quotation books on my book shelves, for every quote that echoes “history is bunk” (from Henry Ford), I can find a “those who cannot learn from history are bound to repeat it” (from George Santayana). I don’t know if you liked U.S. ...
Views: 922 - You Can Be a Leader. In Fact, You Already Are! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanDid you know that only 1% of the population is natural born leaders? So that old saying “great leaders are born, not made” can only be correct if 1% of the population is leading something. That can’t possibly be right! There are leaders everywhere doing everything. The dictionary defines a ...
Views: 922(5 votes) - 5 Ways You Serve Others as a Leader - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Angie ThompsonRecently someone asked what I thought about "servant leadership." My short answer was that using the word servant is redundant. Don`t misunderstand, I believe in the concept of servant leadership, and what you read or learn about leadership from that prism is extremely valuable. It`s ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - Five Powers of Coaching - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Angie ThompsonSpiderman, Wonder Woman and Superman all had super powers; they had special skills that allowed them to be super heroes. They had great powers given to them at birth that made them special. Generally speaking, they didn`t have to develop those powers, they just had them. We too were born with ...
Views: 921(5 votes) - Orchestrating Your Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Craig HarrisonRecently I had the opportunity to lead an orchestra. It’s an experience I recommend to all. Admittedly, I had my doubts. With no formal training I wondered: - Would I lead correctly? - Would others respond, and if so, how? - Would I look foolish? Follow My Lead I did look foolish — but ...
Views: 921 - A Disciple (What is it?) - by A willingness to learn, communication back and forth with adult to adult conversation.
Broken communication patterns indicate the beginning of a declining and failing relationship. Once animosity starts, it always continues to increase, unless serious two-way reconciliation resolves the issues ...
Views: 920 - How to inspire a clear vision for your business - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Debra SloverLet's get a couple of definitions out of the way first: 1. Vision -– the big picture dream about your business 2. Purpose -– why you exist 3. Mission –- the task you set out to achieve 4. Goal –- what you will do to achieve that task Creating a clear vision for your business takes some ...
Views: 920(3 votes) - ONPASSIVE Offers a Synergistic Growth Platform for Startups - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2021 from venkatesh TWhile we see a huge number of startups every year only a few actually survive to make it to the top and sustain. Many lose the race and more often than not many actually have to close down within a few months of operations. The main reason why we see a large number of startups faltering in ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Separating Business from People - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Julie Donley“After 20 years of employment, I was injured and my employer told me they had no job for me. You bet I’m angry!” Many people lose their jobs through injury, downsizing or closings and it’s challenging to come to terms with leaving an employer after so many years of service. Anger is a natural ...
Views: 920 - Ten Questions Leaders Should Ask Every Day - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Angie ThompsonQuestions are one of the most powerful tools we have at our hands as leaders. They can help us engage others, gather information, set the stage for coaching and feedback, and allow us the opportunity to listen rather than talk. The power of questions is undeniable. I am a big fan of collecting ...
Views: 920 - Desktop Versus a Laptop Computer - by Submitted on May 31, 2021 from Shubham SardaA desktop computer is a personal computer designed for regular use, that may not have a touch screen, a keyboard, and a mouse connected to it. A laptop computer, on the other hand, is a portable personal computer designed especially for use with wireless networks. A desktop computer is the most ...
Views: 919 - Executive Leadership Development Program - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Ella RichLeaders need to learn continuously. In fact, this is why so many CEOs and business leaders enrol in executive leadership development programs. One reason is that you qualify for a higher job or a higher salary. But another most important reason is to improve the quality of their leadership so ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Figuring Out Balance - by What do you stand on, a solid foundation or a soft sandy, unsecured platform? Do you keep your mind actively seeking how to choose the right way to live your life?
You can choose to live anyway you like, however, you don't get to choose the consequences of your continual actions and behaviors. ...
Views: 919 - Leadership Styles For A Successful Home Business - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Brent WorleyYour leadership styles will effect the growth of your home business. If you are leading the right way, your business will grow, others will become leaders, and it will reflect throughout your organization. However, lead the wrong way, or not lead at all, and your business will cease to ...
Views: 919 - Bringing Values to Life - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"No men can act with effect who do not act in concert; no men can act in concert who do not act with confidence; no men can act with confidence who are not bound together with common opinions, common affections, and common interests." — Edmund Burke, 18th-Century British Statesman During the ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Self-Love and Compassion Are Good For You – Finally Some Research! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Valencia RaySelf-love and compassion are things I have intermittently blogged about for three years now. I typically include the disclaimer that I’m not referring to “narcissism” or “conceit” because, believe it or not, that’s the way it is defined in some reference dictionaries! Finally, some research for ...
Views: 917 - The New Rules of Leadership and How to Win in the Information Age - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Debora McLaughlinHave you noticed that the rules of leadership are changing as the new economy emerges? Of course, the principles of being a great leader will never change. You still need the character traits of trustworthiness, integrity, the ability to influence others and a strong sense of personal ...
Views: 917(5 votes) - Want Change? Start With Patience! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better.” – Richard Hooker I couldn’t have said it better myself! As you know, I’m all for making changes to better our lives and businesses, but I have to admit that in the past 2 weeks my tolerance levels have been sorely tested. ...
Views: 917(5 votes) - Do You Have Organizational Sclerosis? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Jim WhittA friend of mine who was attending the South by Southwest festival in Austin emailed this summary of one of the sessions he was attending: “Blockbuster had it all figured out. Kodak was America’s favorite company. Tower Records was the place to be. Cunard was the fastest way to travel. Alas, no ...
Views: 916(3 votes) - Three Types of Forgiveness and Why They Matter to Us as Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Angie ThompsonForgiveness. We see it in public gestures like Nelson Mandela forgiving his captors after his long imprisonment or when President Ford pardoned President Nixon. And we often see the results when there is no forgiveness. Like in the news every day – from revenge violence to road rage to people ...
Views: 915 - Seven Steps to Setting Clear Expectations - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Angie ThompsonA few weeks ago I wrote an article about the importance of expectations in the workplace and the four basic areas where expectations are required. As I was writing it, I knew people might want the logical next step . . . once we realize the ultimate importance of expectations, and the areas in ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Share Your Leadership Influence - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Angie ThompsonThe young leader might not recognize it, and the veteran may no longer think about it, but neither situation obscures the truth: leaders influence all the time. At one level this makes complete sense. After all, as leaders we are trying to take people towards a desired destination, and since ...
Views: 913(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: 913(2 votes) - Are You Living Life Like an Olympian? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Angie ThompsonI love the Olympics. I love the athleticism and the story lines and the preparation and the inspiring moments and the psychology and the history ... and so much more. Olympic Torch - As I`ve talked with people during the Games, I`ve found that even people who generally aren`t sports fans ...
Views: 913(4 votes) - Expert Envy - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2007 from Susan FriedmannExperts have become omnipresent. They're everywhere: on your favorite television show, on drive time radio programming, on blogs and internet discussion forums, between the pages of nationally popular magazines and your local newspaper. You can't throw a dart, it seems, without having it hit an ...
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