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Views: 1586(7 votes) - Stop Selling! Let the Customer Buy - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Don McNamara CMCAs we all know the Golden Rule of life is to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Are we asking our sales team if they are approaching and treating prospects and customers the same way they want to be engaged - with respect and dignity? Are the sales messages informative and factual, ...
Views: 2823(5 votes) - The Unspoken - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferTwo common phrases used to describe the impact a person has are “your words speak volumes” and “your silence is deafening”. However, the opposite is true as well. Silence speaks volumes. Inaction and the unspoken evoke results in the same ways as spoken words and actions. It is often more ...
Views: 1685(7 votes) - Leadership Transformation - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Joseph RiggioTaken from Dr. Joseph Riggio's website at http://www.josephriggio.com/what_we_do/leadership-transformation/ Transformational leadership This is not where we’re looking for incremental improvement as the measure of success ... instead we are looking for radical transformation. Of course ...
Views: 6919(14 votes) - Is ‘Win at All Cost’ the Number 1 Quality for Great Leaders? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Andrew RondeauAn interesting development in the Porsche vs Volkswagen drama has been the recent resignation of it’s CEO of 17 years, Wendelin Wiedeking. It could also be that Wiedeking was made to leave. It was a very sudden decision. Wiedeking took over the management of Porsche when the automaker seemed ...
Views: 1780(4 votes) - Success Mindset Worksheet For New Entrepreneurs - Self Development Task - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouThere are four unwritten laws-steps, that people who seek and desire to be successful in what they do, follow. There are 4 steps in order to complete the procedure starting from the thought: "I want to succeed in this!" & "I am Successful! So before this journey begins, towards the achievement ...
Views: 2270(13 votes) - Leadership For A New World - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Ray WilliamsIn times of crisis, people's behaviors and perspectives--both in their personal and work lives--change irrevocably. Those that adapt to the changes have the best chance for success. As a result of the current economic crisis, our economic system will fundamentally change and will not return to ...
Views: 1349(3 votes) - The Power of Delegation - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhat a wonderful day to discuss the topic of delegation and what it means to your success on your chosen pathway toward greater health, fitness and well-being as you take the steps to better your way of life and create a lifestyle that supports your goals. Having the wherewithal to hand over ...
Views: 1085(3 votes) - Even Mentors Need Mentors and Get Out of Whack Sometimes - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Katherine EpsteinLooking back (which I do only for this article), I can see how I allowed it to start and to build. I remember reading a book that contained a story very similar to a painful experience in my life over twenty years ago. I kept reading. I allowed myself to go back and dig through the painful ...
Views: 853(3 votes) - What Forward Thinking Leaders Need to be Doing Now: Preparing for the Turnaround - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Lisa Pasbjerg“Enlarge the opportunity and the person will expand to fill it.” Eli Ginzberg, 1911-2002, an economist who taught at Columbia University for more than six decades, advised eight American presidents and led pioneering research efforts in employment and health care. Recently, I attended ...
Views: 1414(10 votes) - Tips for Creating an Engaged Workforce - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Renee CormierAre your employees satisfied or engaged? As a business owner or manager, you had better know the difference between the two. Your employees may be satisfied at work because they are happily doing the bare minimum to keep you off their backs, but that’s not the same as being engaged. Engaged ...
Views: 2429(7 votes) - Who Me? An Awakening Leader? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraBy Kerrie Dancing Butterfly Yes you! Yes everyone! Everyone has the potential to be a leader. Especially now, all voices, all ideas, all perspectives, all talents, all skills, all resources and all hands are needed to dream and manifest new sustainable solutions into our collective reality. ...
Views: 894(3 votes) - An MBA? A Master of Being Alive - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraAs we begin the transformation process, our beliefs need to shift so we can experience beneficial behavioral changes. With everything in chaos around us, we require a system that’s Functional, Adaptable, Sustainable, (now in Time); FAST. Everything we do must be Functional, Sustainable, ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Leadership - What's Love Got to do with It? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from lisa mcleodWe want our customers to love us. We want our employees to love their jobs. Yet if you bring up the “L word” in the context of leadership, people get uncomfortable. They envision an afternoon of holding hands around the company campfire with the staff swaying to the strains of ...
Views: 894(3 votes) - 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: 1049(4 votes) - Creating and Sustaining a Powerful Workplace Team - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Renee CormierProbably one of the most difficult achievements for any manager is to assemble and maintain the right team to take their business to a higher level. Sometimes you get it right, and then someone leaves and the whole dynamic collapses. It can leave you feeling like you just fell in front of the ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - The Most Compelling Leadership Vision - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA distinguished woman rose to speak in the front of a room of 40 fellow employees during a Total Leadership workshop I was conducting earlier this week at a large pharmaceutical company’s headquarters. “Joyous laughter — this is the sound I hear throughout the home I have built and now ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - Is Your Inaction Costing You Business? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” ~ John F. Kennedy This quote from John F. Kennedy completely explains one of the major problems that some business leaders and their team members suffer from, namely ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Support Doesn't Always Mean Saying You're Wonderful - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from lisa mcleodWho's got your back? Do you have people in your life that you can count on to support you, no matter what? Sometimes it all depends on how you interpret the word "support." We all need people who will be there for us in our darkest hours. People who will drop everything to come hold ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - Successful Entrepreneur Uses Leadership Traits to Start Business-A Virtual Assistant Success Story - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Randy GorukOne of the great things about being an executive and leadership coach is the opportunity to work with a variety of people who work in a variety of different industries. I have been doing some work recently with Kara Rosner, owner of Key Virtual Office Solutions – a Virtual Assistant (VA) ...
Views: 2162 - How To Sell More In A Down Market - The Leadership Secrets To Dynamite Sales Results - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Randy GorukFollowing are a collection of excerpts from an eBook written by R.W. Goruk; "How to Sell More in a Down Market - The Leadership Secrets to Dynamite Sales Results" More information about the author and the book can be found at: Http://www.howtosellmoreinadownmarket.com ...
Views: 846 - Leader as Bridge: What Do Leaders/Coaches/Managers Have in Common with Bridges? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Chuck Reynolds5 Areas of Leadership One day after the terrible bridge collapse in Minneapolis in the summer of 2007 I found myself traveling in a cab across a bridge in Seattle . While on the bridge, I noticed an adjoining LRT (Light Rapid Transit) bridge under construction. The cab driver mentioned that ...
Views: 1843(2 votes) - "Under New Management" - 5 Steps to Your Leadership Renewal - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Chuck Reynolds5 Steps to Your Leadership Renewal "Under New Management" says the sign. What comes to mind when you see that? You will see it in retail operations, dining establishments, and residential apartments. Let's face it, the implied message is that it is "New and Improved Management" that will ...
Views: 1080(3 votes) - I Hate Job Titles - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Ron EdmondsonI am not a big fan of job titles. We have had some staff additions and changes in the last couple of months and one of the most frequent questions has been “What’s their new title?” Frankly I do not care! I am fine with people picking their own title and would rather spend my time ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - 3 Steps To Get Started Delegating - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Ron EdmondsonOne absolute necessity for effectively leading a growing environment is the art of delegation. The leader who fails to delegate will inhibit growth of the organization and stifle leadership development of the team. Delegation is something to be learned and practiced. To get you started, here ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Treating People as Commodities - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Craig NathansonThe culture treats people as commodities I see it everywhere - people working in jobs which carry little meaning and provide little support for personal development. Worst, the culture treats people as commodities. Performance review systems, manager-employee meetings, and even rewards are ...
Views: 7267(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence - Benefits for Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Byron StockFor more than a decade, people from all organizational levels and from a broad spectrum of industries and businesses have participated in programs to help them enhance their Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills. While the participants' various roles have presented them with quite different ...
Views: 1473(5 votes) - *** The Biology of Leadership: Allowing the Wisdom of Your Body to Lead You to One Spirit - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Brenda SandersEveryone we know is experiencing some form of increased "pressure" during these transforming times. These pressures may appear in the form of financial struggles, relationship challenges or health issues. It is helpful to understand from both a scientific and spiritual view point, that any ...
Views: 1829(22 votes) - How to Be a Source of Inspiration - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinThe way we look at ourselves has so much to do with how we influence others. In fact, the way we see ourselves is our choice. If we see ourselves in a negative way, then it just follows that we become introverted and therefore ineffective in empowering others. In order to influence others, we ...
Views: 1204(4 votes) - How To Ensure Customers and Employees Recognize Your Organization’s Value - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Pat LynchOrganizations cannot optimize their business results unless their customers and their employees clearly recognize the significant value they provide. How can you discover whether these two important groups really see this value? Ask them. To discover whether your customers perceive the ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Ahead of the Crowd: Are You a Change Leader? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ellen SmolkoChange. It’s a word everyone seems to be using these days. And it seems to have different connotations for different people. Regardless of what it means to you, change is inevitable. And, contrary to what many believe, people actually like change. People resist change when they fear it, and they ...
Views: 1087(2 votes) - Invest Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzWhen life is complete, what is the legacy you want to leave behind? One of policy, plans, procedures and rules? Or, do you want a to leave a legacy that represents your true self? If your answer is the latter, then read on. At home, work, or play - if you want to leave a legacy that is of true ...
Views: 1232(5 votes) - Teamwork is All About "ME" - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzWhenever I teach a class or give a presentation on teamwork, I always give the old adage of "There's no 'I' or 'U' in the word TEAM." Just like clockwork, as if drawn by the laws of physics, someone will shout out, "Yah, but there is a 'ME'!" I then enthusiastically reply, "YES!" My astute ...
Views: 1362(7 votes) - The Leaders of Tomorrow Must Be Warned or We Are in Trouble - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERIn the midst of the largest socioeconomic breakdown of the 21st century, the new twenty something era and the young entrepreneurs must take a stand for freedom with the help of coaches and mentors if we are to have a chance of regaining our freedoms and most importantly that American Spirit that ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - You Are a Leader (Really!) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToo often I hear the word "leader" misused. It's a sad fact that many business professionals don't see themselves as leaders, mainly because "leader" is a term typically linked to people in positions of formal authority. This is a fallacy that undermines performance, in all aspects of ...
Views: 635 - Recession of the Thousand Days - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI watched "Anne of the Thousand Days" yesterday, the story of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. I actually listened to it more than watched it, I was preparing dinner, TV was on at the other end of the living room. Anne just gave birth to a girl and the terrible drama resulted. I thought: this ...
Views: 538 - Who's Responsible for this Mess? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOriginally published on The Huffington Post. "I recommend that the Statue of Liberty be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the west coast." -- Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning Now there's a thought! A statue of Responsibility - perhaps our new President should consider ...
Views: 503 - How To Expand During The Current Contraction: Complete Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOriginally published on The Huffington Post. Last week, we examined a way to expand during the current economic contraction. The tip had to do with taking stock of all the "stuff" you have at home, and giving some of it away to someone who could make good use of it. Did any of you try this? ...
Views: 532(1 vote) - What’s Right with People? Have You Asked Them Lately? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Mary Jane ParisOne of my last positions in the corporate world several years ago involved the administration of the employee survey that took place every other year. As the manager of the employee strategy, I interacted with employees at every level of the organization. Overseeing the data collection, analysis ...
Views: 1694(13 votes) - Your Ideal Elevator Pitch - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneHow would you describe to a stranger what your organisation does? When you meet someone at a social or networking event and they ask about your company what do you say? Take a moment to write down how you would portray your organisation in one sentence. Many people give very bland statements or ...
Views: 2040 - Resiliency in Times of Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from John StyffeWe all know at least one of these people, in our circle of friends or where we work: in their professional lives, they are decisive, self confident, self disciplined, even tempered, energetic, productive, balanced and positive. In their private lives they are supportive, encouraging, patient ...
Views: 1177 - When Will We Confront the Real Crisis? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Ed MorlerThe pervasiveness of the current economic crisis, as well as the environmental crisis, the energy crisis, the educational crisis, the health care crisis, the looming social security crisis et cetera, are all screaming, “Something is terribly wrong!” How many even larger crises will we create ...
Views: 1494(6 votes) - Leadership Isn't Always Fun - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kelsey HallingI recently attended an event focused on leadership. The event featured speakers who focused on the touchy-feely aspect of leadership. Words like inspire and empower were used frequently, paired with power points containing images of impressive mountain ranges, and beautiful seascapes. ...
Views: 901 - Why Entrepreneurial Leaders Fail in Business - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lakeisha McKnightThe bible provides direction for those who have ideas for future projects. The idea can be the creation of an invention or a children’s book. In the second chapter of Habakkuk, it states that visions (or ideas) should be written down adequately so that it can be implemented. However, many new ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Remembering The Three W’s Of Recruiting Board Members - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Sharon MikrutMany years ago, I learned an interesting way to look at recruiting new board members. Although an organization’s bylaws may require consumers, specific types of professionals (e.g., doctors, service providers), or professionals who have certain credentials (e.g., a licensed social worker, ...
Views: 2090 - Obama and the Age of Authenticity: Be a Leader, Be Yourself! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWith Barack Obama’s victory, it became official: Being “different” is no longer a handicap. If a black man can shatter the race barrier and claim the highest office in the free world, we can all achieve our dreams. Yes, a new day of acceptance has dawned, and if you listen closely you’ll hear ...
Views: 561 - Leadership: The Power of Extemporaneous Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gene GriessmanAbraham Lincoln wrote: "Extemporaneous speaking should be practiced and cultivated; it is the lawyer's avenue to the public. However able and faithful he may be in other respects, people are slow to bring him business, if he cannot make a speech." When Lincoln spoke of extemporaneous ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - How to Think Like Lincoln - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gene GriessmanThink through, then follow through is good advice. If you do heavy lifting with your mind, physical lifting can be efficient, productive, and pleasant. Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest thinkers the United States has produced, grew up in a culture that held thinking in low esteem. With ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - How to Predict Behavior Like Abraham Lincoln Did - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gene GriessmanAbraham Lincoln had an uncanny ability to predict behavior. For example, when Lincoln was President, he told one of his associates how every member of Congress would vote on a particular bill. To make the point, he wrote down what their votes would be. Sure enough, when the votes were ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Leadership - The Essential Competencies of the Effective Leader - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kate TammemagiThe Effective Leader works at building up and maintaining a series of Leadership Competencies which they use to do their job. By ‘competencies’ we do not mean ‘natural’ attributes, personality styles or skills. Competency is something, either natural or learnt, which is practiced and used ...
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