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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- How to inspire a clear vision for your business - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Debra SloverLet's get a couple of definitions out of the way first: 1. Vision -– the big picture dream about your business 2. Purpose -– why you exist 3. Mission –- the task you set out to achieve 4. Goal –- what you will do to achieve that task Creating a clear vision for your business takes some ...
Views: 913(3 votes) - How To Leverage The Ripple Effect - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Zoe RouthWhen we talk about 'making a difference', one of two things happens: 1. Pangs of guilt for not doing enough for charity or 2. Smug disdain for such a well-worn weasel word over-used by spin doctors. Personally, if I read one more job ad that encourages you to join the firm and 'make ...
Views: 1970(3 votes) - Improving Your Team's Performance -- 4 Tips on Rebalancing Responsibility - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Mark BuchanThink of this expression for one moment: “you should take more responsibility for your work!” If you are like me, this may be an expression that you have used in the past to express your frustration at the paltry efforts of your subordinates, employees or teammates. But let’s think about it for ...
Views: 2637(3 votes) - Increasing your leadership skills - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Debra Slover“Like beauty is in the mind of the beholder, thought is in the mind, love is in the heart, and truth is in the spirit of a leader. “ ~ Debra J. Slover Being mindful that you need assistance with your leadership skills is the first step toward eliminating any blocks that you may have developed ...
Views: 955(3 votes) - Leadership Comes from the Heart - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Amanda BaileyWhat is Leadership? Leadership is influencing others to make positive changes. Having a position of authority does not make a person a leader. Leadership isn’t about gaining titles; it’s about attracting followers. Leadership must be earned. Here are a few leadership tips on how to earn ...
Views: 2422(3 votes) - Leadership Lessons from Lebron and the Cavs Owner - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Ellie YamaneLebron James just made a big announcement to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat. There's nothing wrong with this decision itself. However, based on what I've seen from Lebron and the Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, I think there's a lesson in both of their actions that we can ...
Views: 1424(3 votes) - Neuroscience: Closing the Gap Between Intellect and Heart - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Valencia RayHaving a neuroscience background and having owned and operated a surgical and medical practice for many years prepared me for the new next level expression of my life purpose – to restore vision. It’s obvious how an eye surgeon restores vision. Then there’s expanding the vision for one’s life – ...
Views: 1533(3 votes) - Set your Mindset for Success Instead of Sabotage - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Valencia RayThe mindset “not good enough” or “not enough” is blamed on our brain as if it is the brain’s fault. There’s a great reason why you want to take responsibility for this and not once again blame it on something you think you cannot control. The reason is you are not likely to change what you ...
Views: 1354(3 votes) - Solving America Energy Problem | Steve Daines For Congress - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Steve DainesSteve Daines For Montana Congress Elections 2012: With the rising cost of oil Americans are seeing more and more of their savings going to pay for transportation costs. This problem is coming at a time when America is already experiencing a prolonged period of high unemployment which is ...
Views: 1775(3 votes) - Ten Leadership Blunders - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Steve GoodierComedian Bill Cosby once said, “I'm not the boss of my house. I don't know how I lost it, I don't know when I lost it, I don't really think I ever had it. But I've seen the boss' job...and I don't want it!" Like it or not, there are times we are in charge. There are times we are all leaders – ...
Views: 1693(3 votes) - The Four “R”s for a PROductive Relationship: Be Respectful, Real, Responsible and Responsive - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinThe Stress Doc presents a four step, “Four 'R'” communicational guide for building successful “give and take” professional relationships. The Four “R”s are dramatically illustrated in his recent encounter with an ENT surgeon. Many of us “Boomers” grew up with an alliterative academic ...
Views: 6275(3 votes) - The Full Package - Make Yourself an Irresistable Candidate - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Tiffany CrosbySuccess is hard work; it does not come easy and seldom does it come quickly. I think we can all agree with that statement. But there’s another aspect of success that is a bit more controversial and that’s the idea that success is fluid. What made you successful yesterday may not make you ...
Views: 1034(3 votes) - The Role of Emotions in Organizations - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardIn the absence of being able to express their emotions and connect with the organizational identity, employees are expected to adapt to role driven behaviour. This can result in a decrease in an employee’s ability to contribute anything more than what is defined by the role, leaving both leaders ...
Views: 2105(3 votes) - Three Little Words - The Secret to Making Meetings Work - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Marsha EganYou’ve wanted to know the secret to meeting management success? Look no further… Here is YOUR answer to getting things DONE at alllll those meetings we attend. All it takes is three little words. Here are the “three little words” that will change your meeting life forever. Who knows, they ...
Views: 2530(6 votes) - Woman’s Greatest Strength Can Be Her Biggest Weakness - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverI once heard this wise teaching from a mentor of one of my mentors. She said; “Your biggest weakness is just your greatest strength turned up too loud.” For example: Your greatest strength could be your strong leadership ability and natural charisma that attracts people. However, if you turn ...
Views: 7575(3 votes) - Yes Please...Thank You...My Pleasure! - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Stephanie A. Parson, PhDWhat is happening to common courtesy and customer service? This month I went to one of my favorite fast food restaurants for breakfast and ordered my favorite breakfast menu item. Here’s the verbal exchange through the drive in window: “Can I help you?” I gave my order. “Is that it?” I gave ...
Views: 1061(3 votes) - Your Teams Must Know, Like, Trust and connect with you as a leader - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Andrew HortonAs every good sales person knows people buy from someone who they know like and trust and that any decision relating to what they want to buy, is directed by logic, but ultimately the final decision is driven by their emotions. Our emotions are really powerful motivators and as such any great ...
Views: 1647(3 votes) - Discovering! Now what? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaOk! So you are waking up your inner master at last! And now you have your hands full of questions without any answer... And you ask yourself... Now what?! How I can evoke my family understanding and support? Well, nine months are left of this year, which means that every moment counts. It is ...
Views: 1894(7 votes) - Building A Firm Foundation For A Strategic Plan - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Scott Hunter“Scott, I would like to acknowledge you for the profound effect you have made on our Company and its leadership. The result of … your coaching … is a turned on, enthusiastic, joyous group committed to our new vision … We will double our business in five years as a result of your teaching’s on ...
Views: 1299(4 votes) - Are You Prepared to Deliver Your Halftime Speech? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Chris Williams“Where there is no leadership the people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”- Proverbs 11:14 It’s hard to believe five months of 2010 are already history. As we approach the halfway point in one of the most unique times ever to do business, what message will you deliver ...
Views: 2172(8 votes) - Corporate Team Building Ideas to Add Pep and Energy to Your Conference - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Doug StaneartHere are three Corporate Team Building Ideas that are guaranteed to add pep and energy to your next conference and turn it into the home run hit you have been looking for. Have your quarterly, bi-annual, or annual conferences become dull and boring? As the planner for your conference, you feel ...
Views: 11338(4 votes) - Jumping to Conclusion: Whose Education Is It? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Florence BernardAs we live in a world very negatively portrayed by the media, there are times where we have to stop and ponder on what we are teaching our kids. I have written and talked about this before but, as I was reading a message from the principal of a great Florida School, it struck me again that too ...
Views: 2810(4 votes) - Latina Leadership Lessons: Magic of Science - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Aurelia FloresI don’t know about you, but I see magic everywhere! One definition of magic is, “Of, relating to, or invoking the supernatural.” Another is, “Possessing distinctive qualities that produce unaccountable or baffling effects.” When something is “super” natural, it means it seems more than ...
Views: 1276(4 votes) - Leadership Skills from a Football Game - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Billy ArcementI recently watched a football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots. The final score—Colts 35, Patriots 34. This game, like all sporting events, contained many elements of leadership. Let’s review some I observed. Leaders organize before undertaking a task. Each ...
Views: 4785(4 votes) - Network Marketing Business Opportunity | Which One is Best? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Carla BaldockIn today's times, determining which top home business is the best can be difficult for many business opportunity seekers. Those that are prudent realize that job security is no longer and are turning to a network marketing business opportunity to replace their job. It makes sense - earn what ...
Views: 934(4 votes) - The Starting Point of Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Irial O'FarrellLeadership, or the lack thereof, has been receiving a lot of attention over the last few years but, let’s face it, it’s a fairly woolly topic. There are as many definitions of leadership as there are people. Personally, I define leadership as the ability to look forward and clearly see the ...
Views: 2451(4 votes) - What Smart Women Leaders Know about Displaying Toughness, Tip #1 on Navigating the Double Standard - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersShe is a jellyfish or a stingray. Women face double standards on just about everything including about how tough she is. If a woman is diplomatic, she is regarded as “too soft” - more direct and she’s saddled with the label of “too harsh”. Had Secretary of State Hillary Clinton been a man ...
Views: 2038(4 votes) - 7 Keys to Being a Brilliant Leader - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Loretta Love HuffMany people think that leaders are born, not made and that if they aren’t officially a Manager, Director, Executive Directory, Vice President, President or CEO, that they are really a leader. I beg to differ. Leadership is a set of specific behaviors that can be learned. Here are seven ...
Views: 3640(5 votes) - Becoming a Change Agent - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Michael WashAn Image of a Change Agent - by Michael Wash The questions that this paper begin to address are the following: - What are the appropriate development experiences for me as a change agent? - Where do the experiences that are available now fit? How do they link together? - Is there an ...
Views: 3495(5 votes) - Ideal Isn't Ideal - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Marnie GreenPersonally and professionally many of us have been content with the status quo. And it's worked for us. I know you are saying, "Hey wait! I'm innovative!" and you probably are in many ways. Still, we are now presented with opportunities to reinvent our world like never before. Let's take a look ...
Views: 1631(5 votes) - The Connected Leader: The Key to Understanding Your Employees - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Debora McLaughlinHow well are you connecting with the people who work for you? Leaders who have strong connections with the people who work with them have a much better chance of motivating them and building a strong organization. The problem is that a formal position of leadership can often create a wall or a ...
Views: 954(5 votes) - Three Important Leadership Qualities that Boost Morale - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Greg BakerIn this article, we will explore three essential leadership qualities that boost morale among followers. Every leader must learn what being a leader means. These qualities are important to every leader. They are important to any follower. They are a must. BE APPROACHABLE Those leaders who ...
Views: 2820(5 votes) - Timeless Wisdom For Modern Leaders - Lead with Guiding Values - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Per WinbladKing Solomon, universally acknowledged as one of the world's wisest leaders, applied leadership principles that are as relevant and powerful today as they were in biblical times. This article examines the importance of developing guiding values and living by them so team members have a clear and ...
Views: 1013(5 votes) - What Does Exercise Have to do with Leadership? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Gil PizanoExercise. Some of us dread it, others can't wait to get to it. It's true that exercise can become additive and almost an obsession at times to some people (I myself have been bitten by the exercise workout bug). When I'm forced to go more than a couple of days without working out, I find myself ...
Views: 1717(5 votes) - Adjusting behavioral characteristics - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Derrik JarvisIt's simple, repeat this affirmation: "I will incorporate the concept of behavioral characteristics and let it simply lead me to success." The concept of behavioral characteristics will lead one to success by them understanding when to adjust, but more importantly; How?. Everyone, everyday ...
Views: 992(6 votes) - Best Strategies to goal setting process! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Majlinda PrikuSMART goal setting should be an individual process, but the manager inevitably takes an active role in guiding and supporting their team members through the process. Here are a few important steps to a successful smart goal setting process: 1.Take the time to describe and clarify ...
Views: 1011(6 votes) - Courtesy vs. Honesty - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaYou might be agreeing with me if I ever told that honesty is the center of any personal success. All our relationship will be more productive and meaningful while we are truly honest. That is the stability and wellness that we usually are looking for in life. Courtesy is just another ...
Views: 4203(6 votes) - The Power of the Team - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Andre ZiziCut the crap, Get to the point, and explain why Team Building is Critical to Success. First, banish the thought that by finding candidates with similar dispositions, thoughts, and ideas can lead to success. Having bunch of people parroting to one another is like having identikit clones ...
Views: 3344(6 votes) - The Zen of Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Michael BeckThere are many aspects to leadership that parallel the philosophies, concepts, and perspectives of Zen Buddhism. I don't profess to have a great depth of knowledge regarding Zen Buddhism, but from the insights I do have, I can see the application with respect to effective leadership. The ...
Views: 1977(6 votes) - Tongue Tied and Twisted: Common Communication Mistakes Leaders Make - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Alexandria JoyGood leaders are great communicators who build trust consistently over time. A leader with poor leadership communication will find leading far more challenging than a great communicator. Respect and confidence on the part of staff, executive teams, members or a board will be much harder to ...
Views: 1843(6 votes) - Burying your head in the sand, will bury your business! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Jack SimsSome people say that numbers are just for sales guys. I say to them that if you’re in business then you’re in sales. Cold, hard measurements are central to Serious Business Growth and it’s usually the winners that know this instinctively. Here’s a game you can play that will show how ...
Views: 1368(7 votes) - Get Engaged! (in your presentations….) - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Kristin J ArnoldAs an entrepreneur, you are constantly out in the public, pitching your ideas, products or services to clients, prospects, and anyone else who will listen! You can significantly increase your probability of success by using a few techniques to engage your audience to action: Make It About ...
Views: 730(7 votes) - Saving the American Dream - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnBooks Atkinson, 1894-1984, American journalist, said, “This nation was built by people who took risks - - pioneers who were not afraid of the wilderness, business men who were not afraid of failure, scientists who were not afraid of the truth, thinkers who were not afraid of progress, and ...
Views: 1811(7 votes) - Simple Communication Strategies for Business Leaders - 3 Steps to Changing Undesirable Behaviors - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Skip WeismanIn a recent leadership workshop participants were asked to share all the things their peers, subordinates and bosses do that drive them crazy and make their jobs more difficult. Two full flip-chart pages were filled. Next, the same group of participants was asked to identify the things they ...
Views: 3411(7 votes) - Organizational Leadership Mistakes – The #1 Way Business Leaders Unknowingly Sabotage Trust - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Skip WeismanTrust is the fuel that propels teams and organizations to high-levels of success. Yet, organizational leaders today unknowingly do almost everything in their power to sabotage trust. The primary way in which trust in organizations is sabotaged is by a leader’s communication style. One ...
Views: 3732(8 votes) - Pull-Style Leadership: The Key to Getting Big Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris WilliamsIs EVERY member of your team contributing SIGIFICANTLY to your strategic goals? By EVERY member of your team, I mean EVERY member, including front-line talent that you pay by the hour. By significantly, I mean directly to your bottom-line in the form of tens of thousands to millions of dollars ...
Views: 3520(8 votes) - What Do You See? - How Your Vision Drastically Affects Your Results - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Angie ThompsonWhile I`ve never worn any sort of corrective lenses, at my age, I am becoming increasingly more aware of my vision. Things that were once perfectly clear are now sometimes hazy. I once took my vision for granted; now it is becoming harder to do so. (Before you all give me the name of your ...
Views: 799(8 votes) - Timeless Wisdom For Modern Leaders - Lead With Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Per WinbladKing Solomon, universally acknowledged as one of the world's wisest leaders, applied leadership principles that are as relevant and powerful today as they were in biblical times. This article examines the importance of leading with wisdom so team members have a clear and consistent example to ...
Views: 1027(11 votes) - How to Watch the Super Bowl for Leadership Lessons - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Angie ThompsonChances are, in a few days you will be watching the Super Bowl. Whether at a party, or home alone, whether you are a true fan, or are watching for the commercials (or as an excuse to eat), the Super Bowl offers you a leadership learning opportunity, if you know what to do. Just like the ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - Is it Time to Rebuild Society? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Scott Hunter“When society requires to be rebuilt, there is no use in attempting to rebuild it on the old plan. No great improvements in the lot of mankind are possible, until a great change takes place in the fundamental constitution of their modes of thought.” John Stuart Mill If you look at our ...
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