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Views: 20917(11 votes) - ***Leadership: Tale of Two Cats, Tale of Two Dogs - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOwly and his sidekick Iggy. Molly and her sidekick Li'l Dude. The same story. Molly was a Jerry Lee type of German Sheppard: the medium brown body and black muzzle. She was from the pound, a young adult who had lived in the truck of an unemployed homeless rural western dude, with him. ...
Views: 3139(5 votes) - ***Team Building is Boosted by Creativity - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Doug StaneartCorporate team building events within companies are always a big focus, but many companies are now focusing on building a team with creative outcomes to build even stronger team bonding. Why? Creativity pays off in a lot of ways, and when team members feel like they are inventing something that ...
Views: 10025(5 votes) - Building a Better Business Rep with Sales Tactics - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ken SundheimBring Ideas To The Table, Solve Problems Sales is quite easy, though most don't make it out to be. At the end of the day, sales is about solving the customer's problems and doing so by offering unique perspectives as to how to skin the cat. More often than not, when a company calls a ...
Views: 1324(5 votes) - Five Powers of Coaching - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Angie ThompsonSpiderman, Wonder Woman and Superman all had super powers; they had special skills that allowed them to be super heroes. They had great powers given to them at birth that made them special. Generally speaking, they didn`t have to develop those powers, they just had them. We too were born with ...
Views: 913(5 votes) - Goals and Diamonds - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Senol ASANI have read the other day an article about judging the quality of a diamond and it remembered me about the goal of becoming a diamond in a very important network marketing company. How about this perspective about your goals? How about thinking about your goals as diamonds and rate them the ...
Views: 3172(5 votes) - The Myth of Re-Inventing Yourself? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Tom HauptThe Myth of Re-Inventing Yourself? Posted by Tom in Empowering, Goals, Inspirational, Leadership, Vision, Winning Strategies on May 17th, 2010 | 3 responses Have you ever thought about who you would be if you picked up and moved to another city, state or country, and were guaranteed never to ...
Views: 1571(5 votes) - Five Reasons to Read More Biographies - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Angie ThompsonMark Twain wrote, "The man who does not read good books is no better than the man who can`t." Walt Disney said, "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate`s loot on Treasure Island." And, more recently, Theodore Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) taught us, "The more that you read, the ...
Views: 953(9 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: 1881(4 votes) - Are You Living Life Like an Olympian? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Angie ThompsonI love the Olympics. I love the athleticism and the story lines and the preparation and the inspiring moments and the psychology and the history ... and so much more. Olympic Torch - As I`ve talked with people during the Games, I`ve found that even people who generally aren`t sports fans ...
Views: 905(4 votes) - 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: 3959(4 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 3557(4 votes) - Leadership Effectiveness: The Power of Communications, Motivation, and Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshEffective leaders see more in other people than people see in themselves, and one of your objectives as a leader is to bring their talents to the surface. Understanding the three fundamental elements that affect performance will build team loyalty and cohesiveness. These elements are ...
Views: 3220(4 votes) - PERSONAL LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Ann VaninoFor me, leadership is personal. It starts with the individual. Each person brings who they are to the task of leading. If you are a leader or aspire to leadership, I ask you: Is all well in your world? Are you happy? Are you operating at maximum efficiency? If your answer is “yes”, then the ...
Views: 1722(4 votes) - The Art Of Leadership: Beyond The Nuts And Bolts Of Managing - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Bill Cole"Hold yourself responsible to a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself." --Henry Ward Beecher "The new leader is a facilitator, not an order giver." --John Naisbitt Volumes have been written about the MBA-driven attributes of top business leaders. You ...
Views: 1429(4 votes) - “Your purpose is not in what you do, but in who you’re being when you do what you do.” - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Amir Zoghi“Your purpose is not in what you do, but in who you’re being when you do what you do.” – Amir Zoghi – It’s a wonderful thing to live with purpose, without it you lose meaning for your life. But there is a difference between getting your purpose from what you do and getting your purpose from ...
Views: 1380(4 votes) - Mentoring in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinEmployee mentoring programs are becoming increasingly common in both larger and smaller businesses. Just as large corporations will find that there are a number of advantages to having a corporate mentoring program, smaller businesses will find that mentoring in the workplace offers a number of ...
Views: 15830(11 votes) - WHAT IS ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP? - by I use the term not just in the sense of a trademark, but more importantly to draw attention to a way of leading. I selected a chameleon for my logo because most people readily recognize it as a symbol of adaptation. Adaptation is a dynamic process of mutual influence. All creatures act on their ...
Views: 39228(11 votes) - 15 Questions To A Breakthrough - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Zoe RouthEver got stuck mulling a problem over and over and over? And then tarted thinking about it again only to get stuck all over again? Yup - been there, done that! It's not that there is no solution, but you need to change the way you are thinking, how you are focusing. And the quality of ...
Views: 1704(3 votes) - 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: 1496(6 votes) - A new view on Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneLeaders exist in all walks of life. More importantly, everyone has the potential of acting in a leadership position. We can all be more successful by establishing a positive attitude and also by having an attitude of gratitude. Leadership includes vitality, charm, being flexible and also ...
Views: 1656(9 votes) - Are You a Master of Your Moments? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Mitch TublinEver step back and consider how you function? Seriously, are you the type of person who is always completing an assignment, a presentation, a project with not one second to spare? You have a full plate of work and activities to do and the ones you complete are the ones due for completion ...
Views: 1183(3 votes) - Are you a Secure Enough as a Leader to Empower Others? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe most effective way of leading any team is not by trying to do everything yourself, clutching onto every morsel of power your position holds. The best way to lead any team to greatness is to identify leaders within your teams, invest time to build them up into great leaders themselves. Give ...
Views: 2102(3 votes) - Are You An Expert Or An Authority? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Liz Dennery SandersWe live in a world filled with experts. Let’s face it: anyone with a degree, a certification, a few awards or years of experience in a particular industry can tout themselves as an expert. And in the dinosaur ages pre-Internet, this might have been enough. Today, there are literally MILLIONS ...
Views: 1004(3 votes) - Being An Exemplary Leader Has Nothing To Do With Title! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Rita RockerNot all leaders are in actual designated “leadership positions.” We have the opportunity to be a high quality leader every day, in whatever capacity the day calls for, whether it is with those in our same household or with business people worldwide. Good leaders have the ability to lead and ...
Views: 1684(3 votes) - Build Great Habits (And Bust Some Bad Ones) - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Dave NealBest-selling author, John Grisham, was a practicing defense lawyer in 1984 when he began writing his first novel, A Time to Kill. Because his job demanded 60 to 70-hour weeks, he came to work several hours early for three years to work on the book. Some mornings it was the last thing he wanted ...
Views: 1518(3 votes) - Building Better Teams - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Craig NathansonWhy many teams don’t work well together Have you ever wondered why the team that you were on didn’t work very well together? Many teams originally were set up to fail. In sports, you build teams from individuals with best achievements. In business, we hear many times, the sports analogy ...
Views: 2131(3 votes) - Corporate Tai Chi - 7 Elements To Show Why 5-Minute Corporate Tai Chi is Profitable Now - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Diane GoldCorporate Tai Chi is the business application of tai chi, a martial and meditative system of exercise. It holds many alternatives for the corporate world as a stress management tool and an attitude enhancer. For those unfamiliar, tai chi is the slow, fluid movement originating from China, ...
Views: 2246(3 votes) - Effective Meetings - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie SwedbergBusiness effectiveness starts and ends with positive relationships. As a person responsible for multiple meeting groups, I have developed a set of guidelines that work well - whether managing a restaurant, retail store, office staff or church volunteer committee. By personalizing these concepts, ...
Views: 2243(3 votes) - Eliminate Your Receivables - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott HunterProfitability Eliminate Your Accounts Receivable, Once And For All ISSUE: Because lawyers and law firms do not discuss their fees and appropriately set up their fee agreements with their clients, most have very high accounts receivable and very often do not get paid for all of the work ...
Views: 1156(3 votes) - Even Michael Phelps Needs Feedback - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Marnie GreenLike many, I spent hours this summer enjoying the feats and activities of the Summer Olympics, and I was especially amazed at the accomplishments of Michael Phelps. After one race, I noticed something especially interesting from a performance management standpoint: immediately after ...
Views: 919(3 votes) - Everyone Sells! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottIf you’re a parent and you have ever convinced your children to do what you wanted without force or threats then you sold. An educator that makes learning more palatable for their students by adjusting their style and approach is using sales skills. A manager or employer that gets staff buy in ...
Views: 1950(3 votes) - Five Characteristics of the Emerging Business Leader - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Liliane MavridaraMy premises for writing this article are that a)our work is our path, b) our work is who we are and what we bring into this world, and c)our work is such to be of service no matter what the specific form of occupation we are in. Ultimately we shall be known by our fruits and ...
Views: 5125(6 votes) - Give Me a Break - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Marnie GreenIn today's busy world of cell phones, email, text messages, voice mail, instant messenger, and who knows what else, it's easy to get sucked in to being "on call" all the time. When we are available and responsive at all times, we think we are doing the right thing--providing great service to our ...
Views: 833(3 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: 1079(3 votes) - Imitation......The Sincerest Form of Flattery? | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kathryn WheatImitation is the sincerest form of flattery? A phrase we have heard many times. First said by Charles Caleb Colton, it’s usually used in an ironic or sarcastic tone. Meant to convey that while you are annoyed that you have been copied, you recognize the fact that whoever has copied you is ...
Views: 2692(6 votes) - Increase Effectiveness with Checklists - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Jane CranstonAtul Gawande is an accomplished scholar (Mac Arthur Fellow), a staff writer for The New Yorker, and a Harvard professor, in addition to being a well-respected surgeon. He is also an astute observer with a curious mind. In the world of surgery, infection kills more people than the operations. ...
Views: 1574(3 votes) - Innovation: Two Brains are Better than One - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Valencia RayInnovation and creativity optimization requires mental agility. When we can flexibly move between and integrate our two hemispheres, we can tap our 'two brains'. They work best together, collaboratively. We have a right and left-brain for good reason… good reasoning. When we are too far on ...
Views: 1367(3 votes) - Leaders vs. Losers - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jim Mathis"Show me a good loser and I will show you a loser." -Paul Newman I have to admit, I am a poor loser. I don't like losing business that I have worked hard to secure. I don't like when my team works ...
Views: 1509(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: 2927(3 votes) - Learning the Art of Facilitating Change through People - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Andrew HortonLeadership, like most business skills, is completely learn-able. The secret to become a great leader is to be patient and to allow yourself the time you need to gradually grow into the type of leader you need or want to be. All leaders who commit to grow daily, both personally and as a leader ...
Views: 1457(3 votes) - Succession Planning: How to Meet Future Talent Needs - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Tony KubicaMany leaders believe succession planning is just a replacement strategy. They think of it as another exercise, a means to an end or a human resources task. They couldn't be more wrong! Succession planning is a talent and organizational improvement initiative that enables your business or ...
Views: 2373(3 votes) - The Art and Skill of Decision Making - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Julia Hill-NicholsIt was late one afternoon and I was on a conference call with an executive who had recently left his company. He was a good leader – competent, hardworking, with a solid track record. We were in the midst of completing a cultural analysis to determine the type of company culture for which he ...
Views: 1297(3 votes) - The Economics of Peace in The Middle East (from 'The New Middle East' by Shimon Peres) - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 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: 932(3 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: 907(3 votes) - The Hard Truth About Soft-Skills - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThere are 350,000 opinions (books) on “leadership” on Amazon. Corporate America can’t seem to draw a consensus on what leadership is so it’s really no big surprise that Corporate America can’t figure out what soft-skills are and why they are important either. You know, for being such a ...
Views: 2583(3 votes) - The Power of Morale! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Richard FlintMorale – the inner positive pool of energy that flows outward through a demonstration of behavior designed to create an impactful presence of value. How important is that powerful pool of positive energy to the environment of any organization? Morale is a larger part of what keeps an ...
Views: 1774(3 votes) - Total Tom - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandIn my line of work I spend a considerable amount of time with CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs who are working to unlock the potential in their people and business. On occasion I get to spend time with leaders who have an infectious passion and commitment for their work, primarily because it ...
Views: 1369(3 votes) - Tuning my Being - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaAll Effect has a Cause. Every circumstance we face in our lives has an internal point of origin. Not only search for the cause, but find it. There are many reasons why for more that we want to find answers, we just don’t see them. Well, if you feel in some way related consider this: “I ...
Views: 1444(6 votes) - Weaving The Web - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Tina TessinaOprah Winfrey opened her school in South Africa in January, and was both praised and criticized. The criticism was that she was spending too much money on too few girls, because her school was lavish, free, and could only accommodate less than 200 girls. Aside from the fact that Oprah is ...
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