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Views: 2750(9 votes) - The Economics of Peace in The Middle East (from 'The New Middle East' by Shimon Peres) - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Economics of Peace in The Middle East (from 'The New Middle East' by Shimon Peres) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Books, Shimon Peres, Middle East, economics, Israel, peace, 'Economy of Peace', possibilities for peace, leadership, politics, world (enough there now, ...
Views: 866(3 votes) - Why Be A Leader - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Russ StifflerWho has the fat wallet? The promise of MLM is that anyone can make money. All recruiting material, from every company I've seen, shows ordinary people making $1,000,000's. So, where is all that money? The vast wealth created in MLM is concentrated in the purses and wallets of the very ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - A Book "Review: The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part Three) - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book "Review: The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part Three) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words (Tags): Shimon Peres, Middle East, Israel, booksShimon Peres, Middle East, Israel, books Craig's new blog is at craiglock.wordpress.com ...
Views: 1819(4 votes) - Conflict: Catalyst for Creativity and Innovation - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from lisa mcleodF. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” Mary Kay did it when she combined selling and nurturing to create a cosmetics empire. Apple does it when ...
Views: 1234(11 votes) - Hypnosis Mindset and Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Caitriona ReedPeople associate hypnosis with weight-loss, quitting smoking, and overcoming fears, phobias, and other addictive patterns. But Hypnosis is part of everyday life. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. You use it to make many of your decisions on a regular basis. Your attitudes and mindset, your ...
Views: 1370(3 votes) - Employee Motivation: 10 Ways to Engage Your Employees - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Doris KovicHow motivated are your employees? Are they fully engaged and passionate about their work? In challenging economic times it is natural for most people to lose some level of enthusiasm. When we cut costs and people around us lose jobs and even their homes, our desire to take on the "biggest ...
Views: 5337(13 votes) - Leadership Olympics…Can you bring home the Gold? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Karen PhillipsWith all the excitement of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games taking place, I was just wondering…if we held an Olympics for leaders, based on personal characteristics and traits, could you bring home the GOLD? I define a leader as anyone who is in the position to guide, oversee, direct, or ...
Views: 1379(7 votes) - Top 10 Derailers of Management Teams - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Doris KovicDo you have a high performing management team? Could it be better? If your answer is anything less then great,... and yes it could be better. You are not alone. All to often it is easier just to accept that although your team is not functioning optimally, it is perhaps good enough. ...
Views: 2947(3 votes) - Achieving Results By Letting Go - The Art of Delegating - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Doris KovicAre you a master of doing it all, juggling priorities, constant meetings and email overload? When I ask leaders what change they could make to become more effective, one of the most common responses is that they need to delegate more. They recognize the need to delegate most of what comes ...
Views: 1979(10 votes) - Creative Power: 10 Ways to Energize Your Teams - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Doris KovicIn my consultations with clients I hear many complaints about the challenge of getting teams to work together well. There is recognition that teamwork offers huge rewards but also frustration with the personal experience of working within teams. One of the ways to improve teamwork is to ...
Views: 6530(2 votes) - Leading With Optimism - 10 Ways to Be Optimistic - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Doris Kovic"Are you kidding me - how can I be optimistic? There is nothing to be optimistic about in this economy." With the constant stream of bad economic news it is very easy to get caught up in thinking that nothing positive is happening. We start to believe that there is little that we can do to ...
Views: 2753(9 votes) - So What If People Don't Like You? ( Winners Give Up Trying To Please... Everyone.) - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners Give Up Trying To Get Everybody To Like Them. Are you the type of person that everybody likes? Are you the one that always looks for ways to please your co-workers, friends, bosses or mates? But secretly complains and laments the “concessions” you have made when you get just out ...
Views: 2922(3 votes) - Stuck in the Middle With You - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Doug StaneartWhen I was first promoted from the rank and file, there was a popular song by Stealers Wheel entitled “Stuck in the Middle with You”. The lyrics resonated with me because I was struggling mightily with being a newly minted manager. Here is a verse that was particularly meaningful to me - ...
Views: 695 - Four Steps to Resolve Conflict - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Doug StaneartHuman disagreement remains inevitable. When conflict is not addressed, each side becomes defensive, and a person who is defensive will rarely see the logic of the other’s position. These four steps will help you end conflict more quickly. 1. Look for some area of common ground as soon ...
Views: 944 - THREE STEPS FOR LEADERS TO MINIMIZE CONFLICT - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Doug StaneartConflict in the workplace is inevitable. Every manager needs to understand the steps that can be taken to minimize the occurrence of it. The following action steps will not eliminate conflict, but it most definitely will minimize the amount of severity of it. 1. Be proactive instead of ...
Views: 561 - Find Your Dream Job By Using Your Unique Talents and Genius - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Andrea SaabAny significant accomplishment usually requires the involvement of many people. What if one could simply understand the unique genius of individuals, and further, be able to assemble teams where genius and talents were complementary to others on the team to produce outstanding results? “All ...
Views: 1738(6 votes) - Integrating Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Andrea SaabFor years I have considered the notion of living a balanced life as very important however in practice, it seemed elusive. I wasn’t entirely certain what balanced meant. How far do I need to move the needle on the gauge in one area of my life to get things on course without another area coming ...
Views: 1824(6 votes) - Lost Baggage - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Jake TuschinskiEven when you think you have your life all mapped out, things happen that shape your destiny in ways you might never have imagined. Deepak As the years go by we have the opportunity to increase our experiences. It’s a shame but not all people do –they only repeat what is ...
Views: 1075 - Still Using Those Tired Old Office Buzzwords? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Dave Neal“Paradigm shift.” “Value-add.” “Win-win.” “Customer-centric.” “Outside-the-box.” “Leverage our core competencies.” Clichéd terms like these buzz around the office like flies at a hot summer picnic … and they’re just as annoying. Language is alive, and when it’s not, it’s time to liven things ...
Views: 1478 - Top Sales Management Advice: It’s Hard To Listen With Your Mouth Open - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Ralph BurnsThere’s a common misconception that sales managers must be good talkers. Its true that any leadership position requires superb communication skills in which you can clearly articulate your thoughts through the words you use and the way you communicate. But if you are always talking and never ...
Views: 1449(5 votes) - Five Performance Lessons from The Biggest Loser - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Angie ThompsonMy wife`s favorite television show is the The Biggest Loser. If you`re not familiar, it`s an NBC reality television show that chronicles a group of seriously overweight people from all walks of life as they try to become more healthy - and lose lots of weight. To give you an idea, the most ...
Views: 813(8 votes) - Unlocking the Passion Paradox - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Angie ThompsonIn my opinion, passion is one of the most attractive qualities a person can possess. When you are passionate about something, others are drawn to you; you are able to influence more effectively and lead more successfully. Beyond these interpersonal facts, there are valuable personal ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Conversational Leadership: A way to enhance your leadership and relationships - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Raymond JorgensenEvery successful group venture, whether in the business world, the family home, an educational setting or a community campaign, is the result of effective leadership. Simply put, leaders accomplish desired results by influencing others. The most significant contribution a leader can make is to ...
Views: 4790(6 votes) - Leaders have Seniority in a Down Economy - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Doug StaneartI took my first leadership training course back almost 20 years ago, and out of all of the education that I worked very hard for in High School and College, all of the seminars that my former employers provided me, all of the conventions, and all of the books and trade journals that I have read, ...
Views: 570 - Leadership is Not a Label - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Dan CoughlinOver the last 25 years of working with individuals and groups the topic I have studied the most is leadership. It is my favorite topic of all. Here are five lessons I’ve learned about leadership. Lesson #1: Leadership is Not a Label In studying leaders and in working side-by-side with ...
Views: 2352 - How to Get More Respect - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerEveryone is on a quest for respect. Parents want their kids to do it, employees want bosses to do it, spouses demand it of each other, teachers ask their students for it and people in general feel good when it happens to them. Why is it then that so many people have no clue what respect means? ...
Views: 2141(3 votes) - The #1 Secret Of Magnetic Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Zoe RouthHave you ever been around someone who seems to generate their own positive stratosphere? Someone you can't help being drawn to, appreciating their words of wisdom as well as their very presence? I've had a few coaches that fit the bill. And the odd stand-out colleague. They're the ones where you ...
Views: 1326 - Improve Your Relationship Management Skills with These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Maurine PattenRelationship management becomes more important as you assume more professional responsibility. You need skills to build bonds, inspire, influence and develop others. All the while you need to be open to change, manage conflict and establish teamwork. Emotional Intelligence author Daniel ...
Views: 21997(4 votes) - 12 Steps to Lead a Killer Productive Meeting - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,How many times have you been to a meeting where everyone got their opinions out on the table but nothing was decided? Or how many recurring meetings have you sat through where you wished you could have been excused because even if you were to express an opinion, nothing would change? We’ve ...
Views: 2030(3 votes) - The Problem with Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Dan MacDonaldWhen leaders are chosen, the decision is often based on the wrong criteria. Many look to people with strong, charismatic personalities, or passion for personal achievement. They may also look to people who are commanding or who manage the efforts of others well. Some people even look to physical ...
Views: 1005 - True Leaders Aren't Owners - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Carey GiudiciIt’s ironic, isn’t it? We use social media super-widgets like Facebook; iPhones; and internet technologies to gain control over our lives. But in the overcrowded networking age they tend to reduce personal ownership of communications. This means less real productivity. Think: how many of the ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Social Media, Coming Soon To Your Workplace? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Carey GiudiciSocial media is making it easier than ever to find a mentor and learn, to network with other people and organizations, or to take ownership of whatever interests us. Individuals and corporations are coming to prominence and losing everything–virtually overnight. This is a brand new world; but ...
Views: 1006 - Clear Expectations - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from William Diedrich“Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is a little like expecting the bull not to attack you because you are a vegetarian.” Dennis Wholey Everyone has expectations. We expect people to treat us a certain way. As leaders we expect people to perform well and ...
Views: 2392(1 vote) - Leaders Must Speak with Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Jef Menguin“There are three things to aim at in public speaking: first, to get into your subject, then to get your subject into yourself, and lastly, to get your subject into the heart of your audience”- Alexander Gregg The ability to speak well does not ensure that you will become a great leader. It ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Craig LockTitle: The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas)Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India (stop - enough there now) Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various ...
Views: 7797 - Maintain Long-Term Success As A Top Sales Manager By Offering Products And Services As Solutions, Not Commodities - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Ralph BurnsThe job of a top sales manager is a lot like old-school video gaming. The more you succeed, the deeper you get into the game, the harder the challenges get thrown your way. And the same is true for sustaining the revenue growth of a large company. Success breeds imitation. Look at it this ...
Views: 1047 - 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: 1061(1 vote) - Switch on Your Brain - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” – Confucius They say the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Well, I think there’s a third…STUDYING! This inescapable fact applies to all of us at some point or another. And even after that final bell has rung ...
Views: 7001(5 votes) - Team Leadership - This is it! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Chuck ReynoldsI am always fascinated by examples of teamwork and leadership from which we can all learn. As such, during a (reluctant, at first) viewing of Michael Jackson’s This Is It movie I was rather intrigued by the way he went about working on what was intended to be his last concert tour. His funeral ...
Views: 1311(3 votes) - Know the Meeting Point to Understand All Problems - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from David SamuelAs long as there is more than one thing involved in any situation, and there always is, they have a point at which they meet. This meeting point is often overlooked or simply not recognized that it exists, and so problems are difficult to solve and conflicts grow because the true cause is not ...
Views: 1350 - Are There Moral Responsibilities to Leading? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from John McGinnThe role of the authentic transformational leader has been closely associated with that of the moral leader. Krishnan demonstrated through his research a significant and positive relationship between all five transformational leadership characteristics—idealized influence attributed, idealized ...
Views: 3035 - Peak Performance: The New Norm for Tough Times - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Theresa BehennaIn today’s economy and competitive workforce there is no room for mediocre skills. Gen X & Gen Y are competing for the same jobs as baby boomers. Gen X & Gen Y bring all kinds of digital know- how to the job table. Baby boomers bring years of experience. The younger generations have no clue ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - Training Nonprofit Board Members to Read and Understand Financial Reports - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sharon MikrutOne of the items board members are responsible for is to monitor the financial situation of the organization. As such, board members should be familiar with the types of financial reports the organization uses to demonstrate its financial standing. This article identifies the types of financial ...
Views: 2151 - Great Leaders Lead people not businesses - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Eric McShannonThere are many great leaders, and many different ways to lead. All great leadership is people focused. Here we will discuss things leaders should know about people. As a leader your people are your most valuable asset, knowing this is a big step to being a great leader. Know their talents- ...
Views: 1130 - How to Tell People Things They Don't Want to Hear - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Joan CurtisWhenever we face a communication dilemma, whether we must tell our aging parents that they can no longer live independently or tell our best friend that her clothes do not suit her, we agonize over what to do. How do we tell people things they do not wish to hear? These kind of communication ...
Views: 14619 - How Can I Lead When I Am Not in Charge? Four tips that will help you lead your boss. - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Courtney LynchLet’s face it – almost everyone has a boss. Our relationship with our immediate supervisor impacts so many aspects of our lives. A solid rapport with that person allows us to balance work/life more effectively, work in a positive environment and feel more fulfilled in our careers. On the ...
Views: 1011 - Lead Your Leadership Development - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Courtney LynchDeveloping strong leadership skills is a journey, not a destination. Deciding that you want to become a better leader is a good first step, but merely making the decision to improve your leadership skills will not make you the leader you hope to become. In order to make your desires a reality, ...
Views: 1347 - How do you define your true priorities? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Courtney LynchThe key to living a life of significance is to understand your own personal definition of success. We can be too quick to fall in line with how society, or our friends and family define success. Instead, true fulfillment comes from being aware of what your priorities are and living your life ...
Views: 1596 - 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, ...
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