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Views: 837 - The 3 Leadership Lessons of Santa Claus - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2008 from Shon BrodieIt’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, especially if you have young children who bubble with excitement as the calendar creeps closer to Christmas Eve. All of them are mesmerized by the approaching visit of Kristopher Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas – SANTA CLAUS. While the kids ...
Views: 3209 - Sales Leadership Excellence: How to Recruit & Retain More High-Producing Sales Leaders - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Gregory StebbinsAs a sales leader, have you ever felt like you were at war in your business? No surprise there because modern business is based on a military model. However, today's business environment is rapidly changing requiring sales managers to look at new and different approaches to leading sales ...
Views: 561 - Focusing On Attention - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Karole SutherlandWith our daughters home from university for the summer, there are changes in our household. The biggest is the smallest in size– a Boston terrier/Chihuahua mix puppy. And to my delight, he has taught me several important lessons in the few weeks he has been a member of our family. Not having ...
Views: 839 - What Does it Take to Lead? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Joy DulingSuccessful business owners have some key characteristics that set them apart from the crowd. Use the following list to see what skills you already have and which ones you may need to develop to be more effective: 1. Flexibility Business rarely happens the way you expect. Markets change, ...
Views: 688 - Passionate Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from Leela FrancisA leader is not the one who knows how to tell others what to do and motivate them to follow her. A leader is not the one who stands up for the what he believes in or inspires others to do the same. A leader is the woman, man, tree or eagle who is passionate about what they are passionate about. ...
Views: 3903(1 vote) - Leadership Starts with Tough Decisions: Five Leadership Skills for Outstanding Team Building - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Ed SykesLeadership starts with tough decisions. Let me share with you my recent leadership challenge and the leadership secrets you can use in any team building situation for great leadership results. I have the honor and pleasure of volunteering for many groups and causes. In many situations, I am ...
Views: 993 - The Next Iron Chef: You - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Ryan PorterI have always been amazed by cooks, chefs and anyone who enjoys cooking. These people are incredible! They take a set of ingredients and by using different amounts of different ingredients they are able to make the most delicious foods! You could give two chefs the same ingredients and ask them ...
Views: 752 - The Human Moment - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Karole SutherlandIt’s no secret – we have become dependent on our electronic workmates. Our Blackberries, PDAs and smart phones are here to stay. Few of us can imagine what it was like working in the days before email, faxes, voice mail and next-day couriers. For those of us who remember, it’s hard to believe ...
Views: 1147 - Effective Leadership: Rejecting the Status Quo - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Timothy ThomasProcess. Routine. Habit. Status quo. When a true leader hears the words, "We've always done it this way," his or her fingers start to itch. The questions come fast and furious: "Why have we always done it this way?" "What's working in our process - and what's not?" "How can we do it ...
Views: 1083 - Effective Leadership: Power Shift - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Timothy ThomasPower is a commodity. There is a limited amount of it to go around. Therefore, I must clutch my power to my chest and never let a shred of it out of my grasp. Power is organic. Like life itself, it is limitless. Therefore, when I share power with others I lose nothing, and they gain ...
Views: 973 - Effective Leadership: Style Really Does Matter - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Timothy ThomasAs an executive coach, I have found that style really does matter. Leadership style, that is. Many people go through life with an attitude that says, "This is the way I am - take it or leave it." As a leader, you don't have that option. When confronted with diverse situations in the work ...
Views: 1352 - The Power Of The Leader Within - The Keys To Martial Arts Life Mastery, Key#1 - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jeffrey Miller"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Remember that question from your younger days? Adults seem almost programmed to ask it, don't they? Maybe you remember asking that same question to your own or another's child recently. Remember? I do. And - do you remember any of your own answers ...
Views: 1271 - Three F's Of Mental Chaos In Leaders: And The Fifteen Minute Cure! - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Sue StebbinsFog – Fear – Fixation Are you plagued with the distress of mental chaos? Do you feel like there is perpetual fog in your brain that you can’t seem to clear out? Are you afraid to fail? Do you feel trapped in your current environment, with no way out? If so, you are NORMAL! ...
Views: 1496 - Leading In Tough Times - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Mary Jane ParisOver the past few weeks, we’ve seen dramatic changes in the financial services and credit markets. The stock market has been like a roller coaster ride; business giants have failed with billions of dollars to the rescue, and more… As they work their way through this unprecedented economy ...
Views: 1556 - Harness And Create Motivational Forces - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaTo evolve to a New Best Level™, try an Open Communications structure. You and I, the people we interact with, and all things stimulate unique motivational forces (a feeling) in our being. In some cases, the motivational forces are stronger. However, before motivation come five other steps (1) ...
Views: 1270 - The Power Of Youth Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Justin SachsWhen you consider retiring from your business and handing it down to someone new and young, do you get nervous? This is a very common issue with business owners who consider passing their business down to a more youthful employee. Many youthful citizens have a tendency to be rebellious and very ...
Views: 5057 - Do You Have What It Takes To Start Your Own Online Business? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Christopher HallIt takes a leader to start your own online business. Why? Because leaders must have a vision, and without a vision, there is no business. There are very few people that have the vision and leadership that a business takes. Think you can do it? Here are 4 levels of business visions – do you ...
Views: 700 - Your Commanding Presence - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Larry HochmanI was having a telephone coaching session with one of my clients the other day. She wants to build a networking business. Pretty common. This particular individual is one of the most gracious, warm, generous people you'll ever meet. And her self-confidence is growing everyday. The one piece ...
Views: 1564 - Paying It Forward - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Bernadette JohnsonThere’s an ancient proverb that says, “When embarking on a journey, never ask directions from someone who has never left home.” That is the principle of mentoring. It’s someone who has left ‘home’ and is willing to help you on your journey while sharing the experiences of their own. I was ...
Views: 1149 - 5 Ways Leaders Support Change - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Jennifer MounceWe hear everywhere that there is only one constant: change. If that is true, why do so many people find it so very difficult? One would think that if it is so common we would all be change agent experts… chameleons if you will; but such is not the case. The majority of humans tend toward ...
Views: 9481 - Defining Leadership, What Exactly Is It? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Ben SimontonMost attempts to define leadership refer to one or more characteristics of a leader or to an action that a leader takes, such as providing a vision, getting things done through people, or challenging the status quo. Problematically, these are mere descriptions, not definitions. The ...
Views: 1566 - The Five People You Meet At Work - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Liz WeberI just finished Mitch Albom's 'the five people you meet in heaven.' It's an interesting quick read. And it left me, as I'm sure it does all readers, wondering who I'd meet if I were to have a similar post-life experience. Just as Mr. Albom's main character meets individuals whose lives he ...
Views: 1056 - The Most Influential - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Dr. Robin RushloI recently read a book called The Go Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. It is a short book, only 130 pages, but reading this book has changed my perspective on life and particularly on my businesses. The book also brought to mind one particular person in my life, Chris Hutcherson. The ...
Views: 999 - 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: 903 - When Managing People, What Is The Goal? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Ben SimontonHow we manage employees has some striking similarities to how we manage anything in business. And one striking difference! Managing anything is simply directing or controlling the use of that thing. Managing in a business environment would also entail making the most effective use of that ...
Views: 1429 - Leadership And Fear - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Barbara BowenIn life's creative process, fear is inescapable. We meet various shades of fear upon entering any unfamiliar territory. At its best, fear will act as a friend, jumpstarting dreams to create beneficial reality. But it has other manifestations too. It can stop us in our tracks. Or, when out ...
Views: 1464 - Leadership Strategies: Leadership Excellence Isn't Achieved Without Failure - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Theresa-Maria Napa"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." - Robert F. Kennedy No matter where you are in your year, I would like you to think about where are you now from where you were six months ago? What were your New Year's Resolutions this year, if any? More and more I hear people ...
Views: 1348 - How Will You Lead Others? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Jim TunneyAs I watched Head Coach Herm Edwards address the Kansas City Chiefs’ Team after they defeated the St. Louis Rams in their last pre-season game, the word LEADER came to mind. I was watching a leader do best what a leader does best. First and foremost, Coach Edwards congratulated them (as a ...
Views: 1021 - Take The Reigns And Be The Leader You Are Intended To Be - by Submitted on Sep 25, 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: 702 - Leadership - Become The Winner You Were Born to Be - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Theresa-Maria Napa"You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win." -Zig Ziglar I agree with Zig Ziglar that you were born to win. You are born with unlimited resources. Regardless of the advantages or disadvantages you had or have. Within you is a wealth of ...
Views: 854 - How To Become A Winning Sales ACE And Avoid Getting Shot Down! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Waldo WaldmanIf you want to test the true character of a person, see how they respond to adversity. Watch how they handle the pressure of a lost sale, an angry client, or a difficult boss. What do they say? How do they act? What is their emotional state? Do they freeze up and get angry, or do they buckle ...
Views: 841 - Manager's Corner - People Power - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Liz WeberI had the opportunity to provide the keynote address at a client's annual team meeting in New York recently. For most organizations these types of events are honestly, quite boring and attended only by those employees who couldn't come up with a believable excuse not to attend. This ...
Views: 1008 - Staking Your Claim - Stepping Fully into Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Lynn RousseauI’m coaching a client (I’ll call him Steve to protect anonymity) who heads up the Planning & Development function for a large energy related company. One of Steve’s biggest frustrations is working with the head marketing and finance guys to determine who ‘owns’ ...
Views: 628 - The Importance of Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Jim BouchardThe cost of ineffective leadership is enormous. • Some industries report as high as 65% annual employee turnover as a result of ineffective leadership. • Disengaged workers, often caused by ineffective leadership cost American business over 300 billion dollars a year. • Lost ...
Views: 11426(2 votes) - Manager's Corner Article: I Want My Life Back! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Liz WeberYep, I heard it again. A new client, a CEO, told my team prior to our first work session, "I want my life back. I love working, but I've got to stop working 90-100 hour weeks. Something's gotto change around here." Sounds logical and completely reasonable to me. But how do youget your life back ...
Views: 816 - Leadership: Great Leaders Capture The Power Of Vision - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Mark BowserThroughout time, great leaders have always had vision. Vision is one of the most important elements to being a champion. The Ancient Writer states it this way, "Where there is no vision, the people perish….” Vision keeps us on track. It even shows us where the track is. So, if vision is ...
Views: 3528 - The Healing Of America - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Ronald MannLast night was a historic event! Barack Obama’s acceptance speech for the Presidential nomination set a tone and demonstrated a quality of Being and Presence that can bring this country back from the policies of fear, separation, dishonesty, denial and arrogance. As you know, I do not write ...
Views: 985 - Characteristics Of Good Leadership: How Effective Leaders Lead Their Team To Success - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Michael LeeOftentimes, we find it hard to identify the characteristics of good leadership. In one book, a leader is described as the take-charge person who leads his team. In another, you’re considered a leader if you empower your subordinates and rely on their own ability to make decisions for the team. ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION -- CONNECTIONS ARE CRITICAL - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Doris HelgeIf you're challenged by employee motivation, engagement, or retention problems, this article is a must-read. Traditional employee motivation and recognition programs fail because companies and managers don't understand Motivation 101. Humans crave genuine appreciation and recognition. Since ...
Views: 10502(1 vote) - The Secrets To Becoming An Ideal Leader - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardTruthfully, there are many secrets to becoming an ideal leader. John C. Maxwell, a highly reputed authority on leadership once said: “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position”. In this quote, John C. Maxwell identifies the very first secret to becoming an ...
Views: 7453(3 votes) - The Three Conversations Of Leadership: Management Leadership Training. - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Bill Benjamin“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” George Bernard Shaw We all have relationships at work that aren’t working. This is not surprising, given how the pressure of time and need for results can cause people to have impact ...
Views: 1414 - Manager's Corner - Help Ourselves Develop Others - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Liz WeberThis past month has been an amazing time. We have facilitated planning sessions and have provided management training programs to several clients on topics ranging from Strategic Planning to Enhancing Communications. Each group, without exception, voiced their concern over their organization's ...
Views: 1105 - Manager's Corner - Good Managers Are Not Necessarily Good Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Liz WeberI was speaking with a client recently about his company's heir-apparent: his son. He wants his son to take over as the company "leader" in a few years. His son is very organized. He runs a solid department, manages his staff well, satisfies customers 90+% of the time, and manages his project and ...
Views: 4347(1 vote) - Manager's Corner Article: Developing Your Future Leaders: It's Your Responsibility - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Liz WeberMany business owners still believe their Human Resources (HR) department is primarily responsible for developing their respective organization’s future leaders. However, the longer business owners keep this limited mindset, the further behind their organizations become. You see, this ...
Views: 803 - Manager's Corner - Accountability Allows Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Liz WeberA senior manager recently asked what the difference was between a manager and a leader. I told her. A manager is responsible for taking care of the here and now. A manager ensures the resources are used efficiently, and plans for maximum utilization of staff, equipment, materials, and capital. A ...
Views: 1019 - Women Rising To The Top: Shattering The Glass Ceiling - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Ariadne MoisiadesVery few people rise to the top of the corporate world. Of those who do, proportionally even fewer of them are women. So what’s special about the women who do make it to the top? As they say in ballroom dance, “Both partners make the routine look effortless, but the women do it ...
Views: 2094 - Famous Leadership Quotes: How To Use Leadership Quotes To Be A Successful Leader - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Michael LeeSeveral famous leadership quotes can inspire and motivate you to aim for something that is beyond anything you ever thought possible. Here are a few famous leadership quotes you can ponder on, and some great ways to apply them in real life. Leadership Quote # 1 – “The best teacher ...
Views: 1009 - Manager's Corner - Fear Of Difficult Conversations - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Liz WeberIt's been happening more and more. Clients are complaining about their managers' inappropriate behaviors, lack of management skills, and inability to take on greater responsibilities. Yet, when I ask what they've done to discuss the problem areas with their managers, I'm told, "It won't do any ...
Views: 979 - Differentiation-based Leadership: Three Questions That Every Leader Must Ask. - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Michel NerayThe more competition you face, the greater the need to highlight the differentiation -- the unique advantage of your product or service -- in order to succeed in the marketplace. Differentiation-based leadership places the onus of grasping, defining and communicating that differentiation on the ...
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