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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- *Book Review: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Kevin McManeminThis book review was provided by Joe Farcht, the Official Guide to Leadership Skills. Leadership Skills are the tools and traits acquired to facilitate guiding or a directing a group, most commonly toward a shared goal. Joe Farcht has identified The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow ...
Views: 1344 - *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: 1824 - *Defininition: Transformational and Transactional Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Kevin McManeminJames MacGregor Burns (1978) first introduced the concepts of transformational and transactional leadership in his treatment of political leadership, but this term is now used in organizational psychology as well. According to Burns, the difference between transformational and transactional ...
Views: 5345(30 votes) - *Definition: Personal Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Kevin McManeminPersonal Leadership Definition Personal leadership is the ability and desire to crystallize your thinking and to establish a specific direction and destination for your own life. It includes the courage, choice, and commitment to move in that direction by taking committed and determined action ...
Views: 23087(28 votes) - *Definition: Leadership Skills Training and Development - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Kevin McManeminIn organizational development, leadership development is the strategic investment in, and utilization of, the human capital within the organization. David Day (2000) distinguished between leader versus leadership development. Leader development focuses on the development of the leader, such as ...
Views: 11250(34 votes) - ***The Force that Controls You! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Joe FarchtWouldn’t it be wonderful to understand the force that controls what you think and how you act? The thoughts and actions you engage in today, determine the results you experience now and into the future. So, if you understood the force that controls you, you could use that knowledge to change ...
Views: 813 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Is Win-Win The Only Way? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Kevin YallupWe have always been told that "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" espouses the philosophy of win-win as being the only way to negotiate and form agreements with other people - be they at home, at work, in the community or wherever. However Stephen Covey actually tells us that sometimes ...
Views: 874 - Raspberries and Problem Solving - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Harlan GoergerA Gardener I am not, but a few years ago some Raspberries were transplanted and took over the North side of my house. As I was taking my evening stroll in my yard, I noticed that they were loaded with sweet red berries. I decided to spend the time picking several quarts of the elusive red ...
Views: 1113 - Did You Micromanage Someone Today? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Jo MillerI recently met with a manager who is transitioning into a new role (fantastic!!) and is training her replacement. We were discussion the difficulties of handing over her work to the new hire, so just for fun I role-played how delegation usually works: Step 1... DELEGATE: Give them a ...
Views: 641 - *The Hardest Initiative of Them All! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Joe FarchtIn my earlier work and life I was sure of what was right or wrong, black or white, correct or wrong, and the best way or the worst way to do things. I was a confident judge. Judgment was my enemy and I didn’t know it! Not now! Life has imparted some wisdom to me and I know that whatever I ...
Views: 772 - *Creating a Positive Working Environment - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Joe FarchtHave you ever walked into a place of work and felt heaviness in the atmosphere. Like fear was the predominant emotion permeating the work place. People only did what they were told, never showed initiative, avoided problems, and finger pointed to others as the source of problems. Gossip was ...
Views: 7609(53 votes) - Always do the right thing - even if you think it doesn't matter - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Sandy GerouxHow often do you find yourself in the situation where you're asking yourself: • Why am I doing this? • Why did I agree to this? • I'm not getting paid for this, so why should I bother going “whole hog”? I'll just do enough to get by... • I can’t get it all done - I'll just forget about ...
Views: 1324 - Leadership and Innovation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Patrick SmythHow many ideas fail to launch because they will require big changes in the business? Could it be the result of a failure in leadership? Do good ideas turn bad? If an idea fails to produce, does that mean it was bad? How many good ideas will be applicable to your business? Do they fit your ...
Views: 1059 - *Attract What You Think About - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from Joe FarchtWe are born with a body whose systems are ready to sustain life. As we mature, those systems develop into a fully functioning physical person. Having a fully functioning physical body is one half of the life equation. The other half is the programming that is needed to make it function. That ...
Views: 925 - *Managing Time and Activities - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from Joe FarchtThe mechanics and techniques of managing your time and activities are very simple and well known. A good book to review the tools and techniques of time and activity management is Building Personal Leadership: Inspirational Tools & Techniques for Work & Life. What is not simple are the ...
Views: 875 - Better Leaders Create Better Expectations - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from John ChappelearIn my workshops on productivity and leadership, “Change the People or Change the People” is one of the most popular tips I share. It helps the attendees understand more clearly the roles and responsibilities of managers, supervisors, and executives, and the roles and responsibilities of the ...
Views: 1234 - "Ready To Die" Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Brian McClellanRev. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “If a man hasn’t discovered something he is willing to die for, he is not fit to live.” Does this sound extreme to you? It does not sound extreme to me at all. Throughout our history, we have revered, followed and aspired to be leaders who were willing ...
Views: 1591 - The 5 Key Facets of Quality Leadership - by Many people in leadership positions struggle with understanding what makes a great leader. While articles and books on leadership are plentiful, (Amazon.com has over 9,000 references on leadership.), most are either far too complex or too simplistic to be of any practical use to leaders who need ...
Views: 1257 - What Makes a Leader? - by How come a leader becomes a leader? In this article, we are not interested in the historical process but in the answer to the twin questions: what qualifies one to be a leader and why do people elect someone specific to be a leader. The immediately evident response would be that the leader ...
Views: 1208 - Manage by Mobilizing - by Are you depriving your employees of the opportunity to excel? Most organizations revolve around the manager as controller model but attempts to control people's behavior can cause resentment. As Peter Druker says, "A leader's job is to make people's strengths effective and their weaknesses ...
Views: 933 - An Excerpt From Remarkable Leadership – Unleashing Your Leadership Potential One Skill at a Time - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Kevin EikenberryMy Philosophy When I read a book, I always appreciate knowing the author’s perspective and philosophy. Once I learn an author’s underlying beliefs, I am in a better position to learn from him or her. I’ve actually already shared part of that philosophy, but here is some more context. Our ...
Views: 1364 - I Never Met a Leader I Didn't Like - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Randall Reeder"I Never Met a Leader I Didn't Like" Will Rogers on teamwork (with an assist from Randall Reeder) I wrote in my syndicated newspaper column one time: "I never was Chairman of anything, or even on the Executive committee. In fact, I am a mighty poor group worker. I mean well, but I just don't ...
Views: 828 - AUDIO PROGRAM: What Made jack welch JACK WELCH - by The following audio program is provided by SuccessTalk.com. You can listen to the program through streaming audio on the Internet or by downloading an MP3 version for use in your IPOD or MP3 Compatible player.
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Views: 823 - Learn to Win and Mentor Others - by Doesn't it make good sense to change our internal picture before we go around trying to change the results we're getting?
People with an optimistic view of their capabilities out-perform those who are doubtful or simply more "realistic," even though their abilities are virtually identical. ...
Views: 1257 - Building with People Tip - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Robert (Bob) CannonFrom my earliest days in Sunday school, I have remembered the words that a wise man builds his house upon the rock and the foolish man builds upon the sand. For 50 years, I thought this probably sound advice for someone about to build a house. It never dawned on me that it might have some other ...
Views: 970 - Scrappy Street Fighter or Gracious Queen: Women Need a Balance of Power - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Karen OtazoAt a recent Washington fund –raiser, a former female CEO arrived in a dazzling designer suit while a female senator was dressed in the business attire stated on the invitation. Why is it that many women have to be the “smartest” in the room whether in clothes or comments? Very smart women ...
Views: 970 - 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: 982 - 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: 844 - Success Tips for the Entrepreneur - by Entrepreneurs are a rare breed. They embody the American Dream. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the majority of people in this country owned and operated their own business. And while today, its easier to find employees than business owners, entrepreneurs are still the backbone of this ...
Views: 806 - How to have Powerful, Positive and Potent Communication - by Did you realize that you’re communicating every waking moment of your life? You communicate through your words, actions, gestures, and even your thoughts. You communicate through how you feel and what you think, even if no words are spoken.
Miscommunication happens for one of three key ...
Views: 826 - People Power - by Effective leaders are concerned with the why and how of getting power and responsibility dispersed through the organization.
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The hullabaloo over employee empowerment is no longer confined to the "elephants" ...
Views: 1185 - What if Peace Broke Out? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Steve RyalsI recently realized that I have a story (yes, I have lots of them, even though I've written at some length about letting go of our stories so that we may more fully embrace our spirituality). This particular story says that in order to be "spiritual" I need to stay above the fray of messy human ...
Views: 784 - Helping Leaders Do The Right Thing - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Mary Jane MapesUnfortunately, I’d heard the story before. A new CEO and COO had been hired to replace ineffectual leaders. They inherited a loosely organized and unfocused leadership team, and needed help getting the organization back on track. A vacuum at the top had resulted in disorganization, ...
Views: 1167 - Onwards to Victory - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Larry KryskeMost people remember Sir Winston Churchill for his dynamic leadership as the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II. His bulldog appearance, his famous V for victory, his ever-present cigar, and his defiant speeches were his trademarks. But Churchill is much more than a historical ...
Views: 797 - As A Manager, Do Your Staff Know What They Can Expect From You? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Andrew RondeauBe an Effective Manager and Tell Them To have a successful career in any company you must know how to build relationships. In addition, one of the most important relationships is between the manager and their direct reports. The strength of this relationship can have a direct result on the ...
Views: 1118 - Stepping Into Leadership with a Principle-Centered Approach - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Dr. Joe RubinoWithin any business environment, the art of leadership can be developed by following a number of sound value-based principles. Today we’ll be discussing some of the fundamental keys to stepping into leadership with a deliberate approach. Acting Out Of Commitment By Dr. Joe Rubino One of the ...
Views: 2063 - What Makes a Winning Team - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Avis WardIndulge me? Voicemail answers most phones in Fortune 500 companies today and even some Small Businesses. There are still those companies around who actually use oxygen-breathing human beings to answer calls ringing into their business. The people answering the phones ringing into a multi-billon ...
Views: 1211 - Leadership Skills Training: 5 Irrefutable, Non-Negotiable Laws of Leadership You Must Know Now - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Kevin BerchelmannLeaders, new and old, sometimes lose sight of the most fundamental tenets of leadership. Here's a reminder… I frequently tell executives that leadership and its concepts, theories and core applications haven't changed in a millennium. Some of our demographics may have changed. This forces ...
Views: 789 - The Qualities of Skillful Leadership - by If you want to be a leader who attracts quality people, the key is to become a person of quality yourself. Leadership is the ability to attract someone to the gifts, skills, and opportunities you offer as an owner, as a manger, as a parent. I call leadership the great challenge of life.
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Views: 695 - Top Ten Ways To Use Your Intuition to Make Winning Decisions - by "Follow your heart." "Listen to your inner voice." "Trust your guidance." It all sounds so easy. But what do you do when your inner voice sounds like your inner critic, or worse, your inner child run amok!? How can you learn to depend on your intuition to help guide you to the right ...
Views: 766 - Leadership Techniques: Seven Secrets to Being the Leader Everyone Wants to Follow - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Ed SykesIn this changing, challenging, and competitive workplace, we can’t overestimate the importance of good management. Good managers will consistently motivate you to perform at higher levels of productivity. Bad managers will drive you crazy and eventually out of the organization. Managers ...
Views: 880 - Leadership -- Managing Time for Maximum Profit - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Michael McFaddenWhat is it that separates the successful from the unsuccessful or the profitable from the unprofitable? This is a question that every leader must discover the answer to if he or she does not want to end up amongst the ranks of mounting failures. In an effort to provide leaders with cutting ...
Views: 741 - 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: 829 - Traits of Effective, Respected, and Liked Leader - by A truly energizing leader acts as a catalyst - the one who ultimately gets people going. They move others out of their comfort zone by believing in them and providing the support those people need to take risks. This person can raise the passion and enthusiasm of others so they want to take ...
Views: 14424(14 votes) - *Climb Out of the Bucket and Live the Life of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2007 from Joe FarchtFrom birth to adulthood we learn to become good citizens and well-adjusted adults in the world of work and life. Many people make this transitional relatively successfully and lead somewhat normal, happy lives. Some people make it to adulthood grumbling and blaming the world for all the "bad ...
Views: 891 - 7 Habits For Creative Ideas - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Steve GillmanTo generate great ideas, develop the 7 habits that follow. These are actions and thought patterns you can use to come up with many creative ideas and solutions. They'll work right now if you try them, but if you want to be a truly effective creative problem solver, make such techniques into ...
Views: 921 - Are You an Aligned Leader? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Mary Jane MapesAre You an Aligned Leader? By Mary Jane Mapes, CSP As an aligned leader, you are someone who acknowledges all four realms of existence: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. You choose to be guided by the invisible realm of the spirit. In other words, you live life in accordance with ...
Views: 1311 - Who Really Cares? 4 Groups who Absolutely Must! - by Who really cares about your business? Sometimes it might feel like you are the only person in the world who really cares about it. But that's not true and your business couldn't survive if nobody cared. In fact, people care so much about your business that it is actually they, and not you, who ...
Views: 724 - When Change Isn't Welcome - by Resistance to change has several causes. Some are simply accustomed to their routine and see no reason to change it. They have no personal reason to want to stretch. People stuck in a routine need to see the consequences of making and not making the change and what each means to them personally. ...
Views: 696 - Have Goals Taken Too Much Priority? - by Everyone knows the benefits of goal setting. However, many of the greatest developments in your business will not be the result of careful planning, but of fortuitous discoveries, meetings and accidents. This is serendipity: the apparent aptitude some people have to make fortunate discoveries ...
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