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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- Leadership with a Small L - Leading Yourself and Leading By Example - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipWhat do I mean by “Leadership with a small l”? I wrote about Leadership with a Big L for SelfGrowth.com http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Leadership_with_a_Big_L_-_4_Keys_to_Leading_When_it_is_Your_Job.html - that is being a leader when that is your job and responsibility to set objectives, map ...
Views: 3852(7 votes) - The 7 Decisions to Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Virginia WildIf you see yourself as the leader that you are…STOP! See yourself as the leader you can be! A book I am reading at the moment reveals the 7 decisions to becoming successful. It was highly recommended by a good friend of mine, John Jackson, Vice President of Leadership Development with ...
Views: 1112(12 votes) - Leadership and Management Are Opposites - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Kevin BurnsLog into any business networking site, like LinkedIn or Ryze, and almost daily will you see someone asking a question attempting to determine the difference between Leadership and Management. What are really interesting are the people who are asking: people in management or leadership positions. ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - 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: 935 - Leadership with a Big L - 4 Keys to Leading When it is Your “Job” - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipLeadership with a big L is the kind of leadership that comes with a title: Manager, Vice President, Director, CEO etc. It is when you are responsible for a group of people and providing direction to a predetermined result in a business, church, school or family. I’m going to share 4 keys that ...
Views: 2211(7 votes) - What is Discipline? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipI’ve been thinking a lot about what I believe to be the central challenge facing our clients right now, along with the rest of our society. It’s not an original concept by any means, but more and more I come to believe that it is the key to unlocking every success principle in ...
Views: 3841(8 votes) - Present Danger – Is Scarcity the Real Enemy? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA state of danger is where something is perceived to be at risk. The state of the world right now has us concerned that what we have come to rely on is at risk. A shift is happening which is both welcomed and feared. How did we get to this place? We’re highly intelligent beings. How did we allow ...
Views: 651 - Coaching in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanToday organizations employ life coaches in the workplace so that the employees can achieve the desired results through proper guidance and training and therefore achieve increased efficiency at work. Hence whether it involves completing deadlines, attending meetings or planning out the next ...
Views: 5626(4 votes) - Steps to a Stronger Tomorrow - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from John Meredith"A thousand-mile journey begins with the first step" and can only be taken one step at a time. If you don't let a teacher know what level you are -- by asking a question, or revealing your ignorance -- you will not learn or grow. You cannot pretend for long, for you will eventually be found ...
Views: 641 - 8 Ways to Engage Employees and Power-Up Performance During a Recession - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Roxanne EmmerichIf you've seen the movie Jerry Maguire, you'll remember the scene where Tom Cruise asks Cuba Gooding, Jr., "What can I do for you?" Gooding says, "Show me the money." Many employers think that's the key to employee engagement. But any company that THINKS you have to pour money on employees ...
Views: 1454(6 votes) - How to Create a 20/20 Business Vision and Why it Matters - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Roxanne EmmerichAt some point in his or her career, every politician gets tarred with a catch phrase--and usually not a flattering one. George Bush, Sr. is stuck with two. There was "Read my lips, no new taxes," of course. But only slightly less unfortunate was his dismissal of what he called, "The 'vision ...
Views: 1029(3 votes) - Leaders Invent Themselves - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from George TorokLook at the mess we're in. Why doesn't somebody do something? When was the last time you heard or even thought that? Look! Up in the air, it's Superman! We're saved. What a hero. If only I had his powers I could be a hero. If only I was born a leader. Wrong! The big myth is that leaders are ...
Views: 1526 - Manage Your Commitments, Not Your Hours! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler One of the biggest complaints I hear from my clients is that they don’t have enough time. Are you also one of those people who wish they could squeeze out another hour out of every day? Well, let me tell you ...
Views: 890 - Top 12 Attributes Of Effective Leaders - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever wondered why some individuals make great leaders yet, no matter what they do or how hard they try, others fail at leadership? Most likely, it’s because great leaders share a common set of attributes that inspire others to follow them. If you want to be a leader in your field but ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Adjusting to Each Other's Unique Ecosystems - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast weekend I added another way to describe the importance of seeking another’s perspective when you find disagreement. Being a soccer parent in Montana has its challenges. When your children "travel," you don’t head across town as do my friends in Minneapolis or Washington, DC, instead you hit ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Workplace Motivation for Leaders - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Kerrie Mullins-GunstI recently heard a story about a certain manager who argued that his role had nothing to do with motivating people. Workplace motivation, he said, was the job of the Human Resources department! I know you won't be surprised to hear that I disagree. What's more, workplace motivation is one ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - Leadership Skills - Winning Over Your Team Members - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kate TammemagiLeadership by definition is about a Leader taking a group of Followers to a defined destination. Without followers, or the destination, the ‘Leader’ is just a person going for a walk! The first step in Leadership is to get the followers to WANT to follow the Leader – to be the type of Leader a ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Avoid Being a Bad Leader: 5 Tips for Improving Leadership Communications - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Shari AlexanderRecently Harvard Business Publishing reported “The 10 Most Common Leadership Shortcomings”. Below are 5 of the 10 shortcomings you can avoid instantly by improving your communication skills. Your leadership abilities (and your job) could depend on how effective you are at motivating and ...
Views: 3891(4 votes) - How to Be a Rock Star Leader - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Tom SchulteWhen you hear the word “rockstar,” what comes to mind? Does it conjure up visions of a stage performance where adoring fans groove to the pounding vibe of a mega-celebrity with massive adoration? Does it evoke images of limousines, red carpet struts, and mega-attention? Perhaps it makes you ...
Views: 836 - 14 Lessons in Leadership I Learned from My Dad and President Obama - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis year, my Dad celebrated his 90th birthday. In December, he and my mother celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. I have a younger brother and sister. We are a very loving family. Dad went to school to train as an officer in the British Royal Navy. As a young man of 20, he went to serve ...
Views: 589 - Team Leader Training – The Benefits of In-house Training - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Kate TammemagiEffective Team Leaders are pivotal to the success of any organization. It is the Team Leader that ensures the Team is focused on achieving organizational goals, that they are performing at a high level and that they are successful. The role of Team Leader is a complex one involving high ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Leadership Development - Inspiring the Team to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Kate TammemagiIn Business, Leadership is about inspiring followers to achieve Team or Organizational goals. You may be a Team Leader or Manager in a Business, and you may have built the respect of your Team. Your next challenge is to get them focused in the right direction, the direction that will achieve ...
Views: 1839(2 votes) - “Unlock the Leader” within You: What Every New Leader Needs to Know - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Richard MagidDear Graduating Students, The time has finally come for you to move ahead and transition from your college, vocational, and/or technical education environments into the world of business. You may have already chosen a specific industry to “make your mark” and are facing the reality that the ...
Views: 2026 - Obama: Our Plumber-in-Chief - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough the Presidency is about issues, challenges, and complex negotiations, there's another side. With every new President we get the pleasure of watching a human being adapt to the office. Very quickly an image emerges. Barack Obama entered the White House at a time of crisis, amid frayed ...
Views: 678 - How to Have a Highly Productive and Profitable Team - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiBefore you start complaining that your team are causing you headaches and not performing the way you want, take a look at yourself first. Gary who runs a plumbing business has 5 staff. He was always complaining that they were lazy, didn't use their initiative and would take advantage of him. ...
Views: 1485(5 votes) - Quality of a Leader! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Theresa GiambroneThere are many qualities that make a leader a leader and I will cover them over the course of the next month or so but I wanted to post this blog about four short words that sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd "a little bit more". They did all that was expected of ...
Views: 1143 - 5 Vital Traits a Good Leader Must Possess - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Michael LeeThere might be a lot of leaders in your area, but there are only a few who know exactly what makes a good leader. As a leader, you’re expected to bring you and your team to success. As a leader, your team looks up to you for guidance and support. Wanting to know what makes a good leader is ...
Views: 2280(2 votes) - Barbie Never Talked Back: Five Questions to Improve Your Leadership Ability - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Darcie HarrisIt’s one thing to talk about leadership theory, about the need to have high expectations and hold people accountable. It’s another thing altogether to actually do it, to find the right frame of mind, the right process, and the right tone. Not long ago, a few EWF members had a conversation ...
Views: 1311 - The Alpha Mare: Women in Power™ - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Darcie HarrisIn the last ten years of working almost exclusively with women, one of the themes I’ve noticed is how uncomfortable many women are with the issue of power. For a variety of reasons, power pushes women’s emotional buttons. I’ve seen women walking on eggshells with their staff, or nearly held ...
Views: 1341 - 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: 872(5 votes) - Leadership Principles - Kill Blame Culture! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Terrie AndersonTruly Great Leaders expect maximum productivity from everyone! In High Performance Teams absenteeism is very low, productivity is high, and people are busy doing what they should be doing to contribute, they are entirely relaxed about the leader and see him or her as part of the team, rather ...
Views: 3464 - Should Women Lead Differently? - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Zoe RouthThe question addresses two things: Should women lead differently to what they are currently doing? And, do women do leadership differently to men? Let's start with the gender one as it's a nice, juicy topic. Do women do leadership differently to men? Instinctively women operate differently ...
Views: 765 - Solving Problems as a Leader - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Steve MooreAre you a leader or a follower? When faced with a difficult problem, how do you react? How you face problems is one of the critical factors that helps determine how successful you will be in life. Its also one of the key qualities of a leader! Leaders solve problems- followers go to leaders to ...
Views: 3310 - The Job Description of a Manager - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe skill in being able to manage could be a profitable secondary asset for any qualified employee or staff with any specific training in a certain area. Actually, the duties and responsibilities of the senior management personnel in any organization may vary from one industry to another. For ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Fostering Generosity - Lessons for Men - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from ManKind ProjectIn what ways has your life been blessed by the generosity of those who have cared for you? In what other ways has your life been stunted by the lack of generosity of those who should have cared for you? What parts of your nature and your behavior are generous? What shadows (things you deny, ...
Views: 2051(1 vote) - Training Your Leaders to Reach Out to Their Teams - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Diane SmithIn this modern age, when we can reach out and touch someone via Skype - seeing them, as well as hearing them, earn a graduate degree without ever setting foot in a classroom, and take online "virtual tours" of homes instead of driving around with a realtor, it's easy to understand why webinars, ...
Views: 2044 - How to Lead in Tough Times - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Angie ThompsonAs I write this in April 2009, many would say we are living in tough, uncertain economic times. Watching, listening to or reading the news you will "know" that new layoffs are announced every day, a shaky stock market is followed more closely than ever, and uncertainties seem to be ...
Views: 909 - How to Go from a “Good” to a “Great” Leader - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” – Author Unknown Being a terrific leader takes commitment, confidence, and clarity. It doesn’t matter if you’re a supervisor, CEO or entrepreneur – the steps you ...
Views: 1134 - The Leadership Quiz - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Zoe RouthOne of the things I believe holds people back is their lack of self-belief and limited self-concept. You are much more magnificent and capable than you give yourself credit for! You can make a deep impact on the world around you, and likely already have. Take this quiz and see where you can ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Getting Back to Basics - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Angie ThompsonIt can happen to all of us. We have a library of books. We attend meetings and seminars. We read blogs and listen to those we know. We have experience as a leader and being led. We have all of this knowledge available to us about leadership. All of this "stuff" can get in our way. Sometimes it ...
Views: 765 - What Qualities Represent a Great Leader? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Theodore HendersonIt's popular to believe that a cigar-chewing, crew-cut, fire-breathing son-of-a-gun, gets the most out of people and is the prototype of a great leader. You do occasionally find instances of this but let's take a moment and think of modern US history from WWII forward. Does this description fit ...
Views: 1096 - Should You Care if Your Employees Love You? - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Roberta MatusonAs human beings, we have a natural tendency to want to be loved. But what happens when your desire to be loved interferes with your ability to lead? People who gravitate toward leadership roles tend to be charismatic. They work hard at keeping their audiences captivated and enjoy the ...
Views: 793 - From the World's Highest Mountains-Lessons for Leaders - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Eileen McDarghOne of Carl Jung's favorite words was "synchronicity", that unexplainable convergence of unplanned events which offer insights and opportunities. When I agreed to join a trekking expedition through two remote provinces of the Indian Himalayas, I had no way of knowing that this adventure would ...
Views: 1223 - Being the Hero(ine) of Your Own Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingAs I'm writing this afternoon, I'm half-reading Tennyson's "Ulysses," half-watching the New Orleans Saints play the San Diego Chargers at Wembley (on tv!) , and wholly reflecting on what to write to my lovely past, present, and future coaching clients that will inspire them amidst the daily ...
Views: 1406 - Leading Through Emotional Times - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Marci RinkoffIn March of 2009, the unemployment rate rose by 694,000 to a total of 13.2 million people. We're at an average of 8.5% across the country. Clients of mine who are laying off people are wondering how to handle their own emotions as well as those around them. People who still have jobs wonder ...
Views: 1357 - Warning! Values May Be Detrimental to Your Organization’s Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Pat LynchDo your employees complain of favoritism, or inconsistency in decision-making, or lack of fairness? If so, the problem – and the solution – may be your organization’s values. On its face, identifying values to guide workplace behaviors and decisions seems reasonable, productive, and highly ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - Are You Offering Beneficial Value? Or Are You Just An Online Peddler? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Lovie HobbsAre you adding value to your target market? Are you offering to help them solve a problem so they can avoid pain or offer a solution that will give them pleasure. If your answers to these questions are no, then you could possibly be a “pest” or just an online peddler. People like to purchase ...
Views: 737 - Work/Life Seem Off-Course? Perhaps Some Lessons From Flight Training Are in Order - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from John P. SchreitmuellerThere’s nothing like an economic downturn to send levels of career-related stress through the ceiling. Because part of my job entails reviewing much of the “stuff” that gets published about careers, it dawned on me how stressful most of the advice becomes during difficult times, as well. So, ...
Views: 904 - Leadership and Personal Development - Be the Change You Want to See - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingOne of my lovely executive coaching clients was recently invited to give a presentation on leadership and personal development to his international board of directors. Colleagues were aware of our coaching work and impressed with his own personal development and leadership, both of which are ...
Views: 1190 - Managing Conflict at Your Organization - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerThe scene is familiar. Two or more amazing people who are dedicated to furthering the wonderful work our nonprofit conducts are actively in conflict. It starts with a perceived slight, follows with silent anger, gradually simmers into personal jabs and eventually escalates into outright ...
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