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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- A Tricky Supervision Challenge - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Laurie WeissMany managers believe that treating their team members as responsible adults will assure excellent results. The truth is that while this usually is effective, some people need much firmer limits than others to perform their jobs. Ellen, the manager of a rehabilitation hospital unit, was ...
Views: 2830(1 vote) - Value-Adding to Achieve Personal Success - by Submitted on May 09, 2004 from Daniel KolapudiThe following article is a part of SUCCESS-ME Newsletter vol.3 SUCCESS-ME just means Success Made Easy. VALUE-ADDING TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS Dear friend Value-Adding also known as “adding value” is self-explanatory and a great concept often used in business. Value adding is to take ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - The Leader's "Trump" Card - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2004 from Steve DavisI've been a big fan of the new TV show, "The Apprentice," appearing every Thursday night on NBC. This new show is co-produced by Mark Burnett, producer of the incredibly successful "Survivor" reality show, and billionaire real estate mogul, Donald Trump in Manhattan. Though I love the business ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Does Being Professional Evolve Your Audience? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2004 from Steve DavisDoes "Being Professional" Evolve Your Audience? The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play. --Arnold Toynbee, author-- We recently attended the "MillPond" Festival in Bishop, CA. with a rather eclectic blend of musicians from all over the US and Europe in attendance. ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Headknocking, Brick Walls… and What’s a Manager to Do? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Terri LevineIt’s great to see many companies are now acknowledging that the old, traditional methods of management are not effective and they are modernizing their strategies and taking steps to improve employee morale, and therefore productivity. CEO’s are taking an active interest because they have to ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - The Seven Principles of Leadership<br> - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2004 from Brett MilesLeadership development is crucial for individual and organizational success. Executives and managers are often called upon to find creative solutions to complex situations. It is during these critical moments when an understanding of the Seven Principles of Leadership are essential for success. ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Public Speaking for Powerful Women - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonThere were three men and three women at the Story Theater Retreat in Colorado Springs last weekend – a nice balance of energies. Each of the six participants came to develop their stories for presentation to a business audience. Interestingly enough, two of the female participants shared a ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - Rules Of Onfluence - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2004 from Ian NorthcottHello there, This is part one of a series of articles written for my newsletter called "Lifeskills". If you would like the follow up emails please email me at inorthcott@lineone.net and I will forward them to you.(Put "Self Growth Laws of Influence" in the title. I would like to thank Dr ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - "TIISG" The Secret of Napoleon Hill, P.T. Barnum, and Me - by I'm riveted by the biography of Napoleon Hill, theauthor of the classic book "Think and Grow Rich."
Not only did this man struggle for 20 years towrite the definitive guide to success, but heexperienced poverty, his life was threatened, hisbackers were murdered, he suffered from boutsof ...
Views: 2036(1 vote) - Ready? Go! Tweak. - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2003 from Ronnie NijmehReady? Go! Tweak. Author: Ronnie Nijmeh, ACQYR.com Let's set the scene. You're in a packed stadium. It's theOlympics and you're watching the 100-metre sprint. You're up inthe nosebleed section and you see what resembles little "ants"stretching on the field as they prepare for their 10-second ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Awaken the Leader In You: 10 easy steps to developing your leadership skills - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2003 from Sharif Khan"The miracle power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance, under the promptings of a brave determined spirit." - Mark Twain Many motivational experts like to say that leaders are made, not born. I would argue the exact opposite. I believe we are ...
Views: 3116(11 votes) - The Triumph of a Joy Junky - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2003 from Steve DavisTHE DESCENT Our friend, who we'll call "Kay," started work as the only Social Worker in a medical treatment clinic about six months ago. This clinic employs about 40 people, and runs two shifts, 6 days a week. About 120 patients are served weekly, with each visiting 3 times per week. A ...
Views: 1740 - Leadership Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2003 from Brett MilesWhy are executive careers derailed*? Intelligent people with highly developed technical or managerial skills don't always have the know-how when it comes to dealing with people or teams on a personal level. To be successful it is important to know what mistakes to avoid. Here are the most ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Tired of Hearing about Southwest and Wal-Mart? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeIn a recent conversation with a college professor friend of mine, he mentioned a growing phenomenon that occurs in most every one of his sessions with his students. He happens to teach Leadership and Organizational Development, and his classes include students in their late teens as well as ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - 10 THINGS AUTHENTIC LEADERS DO - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2003 from Robin SharmaWhat would your life look like if you had absolutely no fear? What kinds of things would you do if you lived from a frame of reference that your thoughts literally could form your world? How brightly would your light shine if you stepped out of the limitations that are keeping you small and ...
Views: 11036(4 votes) - WORK AS A PLATFORM FOR PERSONAL GREATNESS - by In this age of whitewater change, too many people see work as a means to an end rather than as a means to personal greatness and self-actualization. We see work as a place we go to "put in the hours" and to generate income to pay the bills and deal with the responsibilities that life presents to ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - Are You the Next Oprah or Bill Gates? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Jill Ammon-WexlerA 10-Minute Self-Test By Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler International Success Mentor www.quantum-self.com Discover if you're a natural General, or perhaps have John F. Kennedy, Oprah, or Bill Gates-type leadership skills. Choose the ONE below numbered item that best describes your leadership ...
Views: 3499(1 vote) - Life-long Learning - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Drake"Life-long learning" is a popular trend that continues to offer vast opportunities to all those who recognize its value. It also applies to more than a single segment of your business. For instance, consider its application in a key area such as customer service and satisfaction. Do your ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - The Golden Rule - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2003 from Steve SmithIn my work as a development specialist, I'm constantly surprised by the ability of individuals to surprise me. That, in itself, shouldn't surprise me! After all, I've been working with people and development for a number of years and I understand - with my head at least - that individuals are ...
Views: 1207(3 votes) - The Cracked Pot - by A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on the end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots was perfectly made and never leaked. The other pot had a crack in it and by the time the water bearer reached his master's house it had leaked much of its water and was ...
Views: 1241(6 votes) - Does MBWA (Management By Wandering Around) Still Work? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeTom Peters, alumnus of the management consulting firm of McKinsey & Company and one of today's best known and highest paid management gurus, first came to prominence in 1982 as he "knocked our socks off" with his eye-opening best-seller In Search of Excellence. This thought-provoking classic ...
Views: 13985(16 votes) - ARE YOU SUPER-CRITICAL? TAKE THIS SHORT TEST - by There are many names for people who criticize to excess. Some are called nags, bossy, perfectionists, picky, and other terms of a more graphic and profane nature. Some people know they are critical and others never see it. This test will give you an objective way to test yourself. It is meant to ...
Views: 2498(1 vote) - The Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself in Specific Situations - by As we encounter a situation, our mind-set greatly affects our outcome. Asking ourselves the right question can help us to look in the right direction, and so find the right answer.
1. When meeting someone new - What can I learn from this person?
2. When a situation distresses you - Is this ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Ethical Conflict Resolution - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2003 from Doug StaneartConflicts are inevitable, but the more we know about human nature, the more positive the outcome of a conflict might be for both parties. We know that different people have different priorities and different ways of dealing with situations that may occur, but in general, human beings have ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - Employer of Choice - Just Another Buzzword? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeThere's a certain point in your business life where buzzwords become a nonentity. You've heard them all a million times. They soon mean nothing and actually become an annoyance. The list is endless...quality, empowerment, walk-the-talk, open-book management, win-win, Y2K, out-of-the-box, yadda, ...
Views: 1866(2 votes) - SELF-KNOWLEDGE, THE KEY TO PREPARING FOR COMPETITION - by Self-knowledge has always been the key to preparing for competition. Knowledge of your attributes, abilities, interests, strengths, weaknesses, and traits is essential to riding the front end of the wave of change into the new century. To fully assess your own talents, realize that studies ...
Views: 2506(2 votes) - THE QUALITIES OF SKILLFUL LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Jim RohnIf 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. ...
Views: 1642(47 votes) - Leading From Within - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Greg GiesenMuch like the lighthouse that provides guidance and direction for sea-bearing vessels, leaders must become the beacon of light in their own lives before they can effectively lead others. As we have come to learn, true leadership is not about a title or a position in an organization. Nor is it ...
Views: 1364(6 votes) - Why Don't You Want What I Want? The Three Faces of Resistance - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Rick MaurerThere's a one-word reason most ideas never see the light of day: Resistance. Resistance is often behind the glassy-eyed stares you get following a presentation, the sarcastic put-downs you have to put up with when you describe your vision for a new product or service, and people's abrupt ...
Views: 1642(3 votes) - Leading High Performance Organizations - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2003 from Brian WardOrganize your leadership efforts around a high performance trilogyLeaders in high performance organizations know that they must excel in every aspect of their business. To achieve that, they must develop high performance leaders throughout their organizations, who in turn must build high ...
Views: 2891(3 votes) - THE WEALTHCOUNTRY TOP 10 ATTRIBUTES OF PROBLEM SOLVERS - by We humans are problem-solving systems. We thrive when we can solve our own problems. We suffer when we don't solve them. A good part of problem-solving involves how you see yourself and your world. Yes, there are problems (like preventing death, paying down the national debt, etc.) that are ...
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