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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 and Juggling – the Unlikely Lessons - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Angie ThompsonI have used juggling as a way to relax, to start conversations, I’ve used it as a metaphor to teach lessons in training, and as a result have taught hundreds of people how to juggle as well. Since I learned that Saturday was World Juggling Day, I decided to share some connections and ideas ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Leadership Lessons at 10,000 Feet - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Angie ThompsonIf you have flown anytime in the last several years you have heard some version of this announcement: At this time, we request that all mobile phones, pagers, radios, and remote controlled toys be turned off for the full duration of the flight, as these items might interfere with the ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Be a Better Meeting Participant - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Angie ThompsonHere’s a safe bet. If you are reading these words, you’ve been in a meeting this week. Here’s a nearly-as-safe bet. You’ve been to at least one meeting recently when you were disengaged, bored, or wished you could have been at your desk getting some “real work” done. While this ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Nelson Mandela, 'Madiba', forgiveness, peace, social and political issues/problems Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 Blogs: ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Thinking About Leadership Style - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Angie ThompsonThe topic of leadership style is an important one, and one that usually comes up as I teach leadership to groups everywhere. Sometimes the phrase “leadership style” itself isn’t mentioned, and yet it is underneath many conversations, questions, and even excuses (I’ll get to that in a bit). My ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Trust at a Distance – And How to Build It - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Angie ThompsonTrust is all over the news these days. People don’t trust the judgment of a jury in Florida. The Yankees don’t trust one of their star players. The Congress doesn’t trust the President, and vice versa. And now the media is asking people if they trust candidate for Mayor of New York (and former ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - Words Matter by Dena Hurst, Ph.D and Ray Jorgensen, Ph.D, an excerpt from their book, Oracle of the Obvious: Secrets to Common Sense Leadership - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raymond JorgensenBecause they are so powerful, words must be chosen carefully. Words are much more than letters strung together. They are the means by which we convey our thoughts to one another. Words touch all of our senses. They have a rhythm we can feel and hear. They evoke pictures in our minds. They help ...
Views: 2511(1 vote) - 'Do As I Say, Not As I Do' Doesn't Cut It Any More - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim ClemmerMore and more, I hear managers express frustration over the behavior of the people they lead. They complain about their failure to take initiative and responsibility, grumble about lateness to meetings or lousy teamwork. But it's so much easier to point fingers elsewhere. For when it comes to ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - ***6 Steps to Amazing Success with Coaching - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Sylvia LafairEver wonder exactly what you say that makes people take action? Ever wonder if there are key phrases and specific words that cause someone to engage with you, follow your advice, thank you for making a difference in their lives? Research into how the brain communicates with itself and with ...
Views: 1625(2 votes) - ***The Number One Reason You Are Struggling With Achieving Breakthrough Results in Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMost of us live our lives identifying ourselves as someone who is completely separate and independent of other people, places, circumstances and situations. We have the experience that other people, places, circumstances and situations just “randomly happen to us” - completely ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - 10 Mistakes Poor Leaders Make - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsI came across this list recently which was apparently put together by Graham Pitts, who was training operations manager at W. H. Smith. He and some colleagues identified 8 " elements of disempowering leadership ". In other words, these are things which leaders do which make their teams weaker ...
Views: 1114(2 votes) - 10 Point Checklist to Successfully Manage a Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Chris Ruisi787 Dreamliner or Nightmare – Boeing Has A Crisis Over the last several weeks, we have read about the problems with Boeing’s new state-of –the-art 787, which has resulted in the FAA “grounding” the entire fleet of this new airliner. The center of the storm is focused on the new lithium-ion ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - 10 Priorities for Every Leader - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaThere is nothing as wasteful as a leader in a position and is ignorant of his/her priorities. I have always shared the notion that in every human being is the craving and desire to lead. Everyone is potentially a leader. However, some are very successful at thwarting and suppressing the ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - 10 Questions to Make You a Better Listener - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Angie ThompsonListening is a skill we’d all like to get better at – I can’t think of a time when I asked someone or a group if they wanted to be a better listener and someone said, “no”. It is a life skill that impacts our ability to communicate, build relationships and get things done. It helps us learn. ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - 10 Tips For Delegating Successfully - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsOne of the main issues for managers is how much, and what, to delegate. Most managers don’t delegate enough. The advantages of delegation are: • it is essential if you’re to be effective and to manage your time well, your job as a manager is to get things done, not do everything ...
Views: 1223(2 votes) - 12 Leadership Lessons from Dad to Help Me Play a Bigger Game - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sarah HathornMy dad attended seminary at Columbia University at a time when many of the great theologians of the 20th century emerged. Later on, as a minister in charge of his own large congregation, he was a rather prominent public figure in town and was continually under the spotlight. No matter where I ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - 2 Tips on Becoming a Successful Leader - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from David LLeadership is not born but can be taught. When learning about leadership, one must first realise that everyone is already somehow a leader themselves. For example a husband, who is the head of his family, mother/father parenting their kids, CEO, boss, managers, and church leaders. Then you must ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - 3 Characteristics Of An Effective Leader That Are Vital For Success - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Michael LeeWhat are the characteristics of an effective leader? Before we address that question, it is important to note that not all leaders are created equal. Some over promise but under deliver, while others prove just how deserving they are of their position. Do you have the characteristics of an ...
Views: 4185(1 vote) - 3 Invaluable Leadership Theories That Will Lead You To Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Chris D'CruzThe topic of leadership has always been a broad field of study since the ages began. So many postulations have been made concerning the topic in various circles. There are lots of leadership theories which have been propounded by great minds in their bid to make the subject understandable. ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - 3 Proven Strategies To Chill An Emotional Meltdown - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Hara TaicherNever take yourself out of life. Many things will go on that may make you angry, or may seem unfair, but learning how to manage yourself and your feelings in those situations is a skill that's genius to learn! Every experience and every person you come in contact with has something to teach ...
Views: 2310(3 votes) - 3 Reasons Under-Performing Employees In Your Company Are Not At Fault - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Skip WeismanIn today’s economy business leaders can’t afford to accept under-performing personnel in their companies. Yet, in a recent survey 44% of them reported being unhappy with the performance results of their employees. In order to solve a problem such as this, employers need to first identify the ...
Views: 2347(1 vote) - 3 Reasons Why Sleep Makes You a Better Leader - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Valencia RaySleep is apparently a little known secret to good leadership that is critical to high performance and well-being. It is not just for beauty rest; there are plenty of leadership and health reasons for getting a good night's sleep. It has unfortunately become acceptable and even encouraged in ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - 3 Steps to Building Customer Trust - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Justin McSharryBuilding a lasting relationship with your customers is beyond important, especially in the age of information. More than ever customers have access to information about your products, yet they still want to buy from people they trust. How important is trust to YOU when you buy? The more a ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - 4 Common Leadership Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Arun RaoOne of the most satisfying elements of our work is being able to watch at very close quarters how different leaders work with their teams. And, we have been fortunate to see many remarkable leaders and their different styles in handling their teams. At the same time, in the course of our ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - 4 Fears Salespeople Face - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Justin McSharryAs a salesperson early in my career, I recall nights as I attempted to drift off to sleep, thoughts scrambling around in my head about the day. I would toss and turn as I worried about things I had done wrong that day while obsessing about doing the right things after I woke up the next day. Was ...
Views: 2289(1 vote) - 5 Mistakes That Can Sink a Good Boss - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Andrea NovakowskiIf you own a company or manage a department, part of the reason you’ve come this far is because you’re good at what you do. But inspiring the people who work for you to give their best efforts is another skill altogether. It’s hard to complete tasks well and on time if your staff isn’t on the ...
Views: 1992(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Stories are Powerful Communication Tools - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Angie ThompsonWe all grow up with stories. Stories of our family, stories from our friends and stories we read. There are stories we hear at school, at work, on television and in the movies. Stories are everywhere! And while you`ve been around stories your whole life, you also likely realize that stories ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - 5 Things Thought Leaders Do - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from TJ PhilpottInternet thought leaders are admired and even envied for their seemingly natural ability to build traffic to their site with just a comment or quote! These people tend to stand out at many of the top social networking sites we all seem to frequent online! The question being addressed here today ...
Views: 2228(2 votes) - 5 traits every leader should have - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Kahina MorissetWhat is the definition of a leader? Many people confuse leaders with managers, claiming that a leader is organized, methodical, detail-oriented, etc. While all of this may be true, and certainly these are traits that effective managers should have, they are not necessarily the characteristics ...
Views: 5025(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Overcome Leadership Challenges - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from AnnaLaura BrownAn important part of creating a solid online brand and a solid business both online and offline is leadership. That said, anyone who steps up to be a leader is going to encounter challenges. One of the true tests of leadership is how you overcome the leadership challenges that will come no ...
Views: 7650(2 votes) - 6 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from David & Lisa BoyleAt this stage of my business development I have been making it a point to study some of most Successful Entrepreneur of our time. As a one of my old business coach one said: “The key to success is to find someone that has what you want and do what they do”-Dani Johnson Long gone is the ...
Views: 2923(1 vote) - 7 Principles for Living & Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Anese CavanaughHere are seven principles for Living and Leadership that I find are extremely useful in serving you as a leader in your organization, in your life and with the people who mean so much to you. 1. The quality of our relationships, partnered with our willingness to be real, take risks and be ...
Views: 1253(5 votes) - 7 Steps to Kick Start Your Business and Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCreate a clearly defined purpose, intention, and intended outcome. Standing in the future visualize what have you created and accomplished – then work back to now to put a plan into action. Move from survive to thrive. It’s a mental shift. Focus your energy on what is possible vs. what ...
Views: 668(3 votes) - 7 Steps to Make Leadership Simple - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Chris RuisiOver the course of my corporate career, as well as my career as a leadership keynote speaker, I have had the opportunity to observe, work for and learn from some great business leaders. From my experiences with the “best leaders” I have known, I have compiled what I believe is a list of some ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - 7 Strategies When People Don't Want to Change - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Angie ThompsonJoni showed up at her boss Bob`s office more frustrated than he`d ever seen her. Joni was a relatively new supervisor and had been developing well - but on this day, she seemed, well, different. When Bob asked what was wrong her frustration came out immediately. "What do you do when people ...
Views: 1343(2 votes) - 8 Steps to Foster Employee Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Josephine RomanoThe most successful organizations are led by its leaders, but driven by its employees. Are you having a problem with high turnover? Are your top performers leaving in droves? Are there performance issues? The key to overcoming these challenges is employee happiness. You might think that ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - :: the art of life’s experiential learning: 15 tips for creating success + leadership :: - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Tara Correll“Your experience need not be first hand, to glean monumental inroads to learning, success and leadership. It’s about taking mental notes, fierce planning, loss of fear and simply executing.” – Tara Correll tips for success: the tried + the true… In no particular order. Proximity = ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - A Buffet of Goal Achievement Approaches for Leaders - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Angie ThompsonImagine walking into an upscale restaurant with a sumptuous buffet – offering a wide range of tantalizing salads, entrées and desserts. (Perhaps a more clear picture will come on Thursday at a Thanksgiving dinner). There are all sorts of foods, providing you with a wide variety of ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - A Business Case for Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Angie ThompsonWe all want it. And sometimes it is hard to grant to others. While there are psychological and spiritual reasons why forgiveness is important, that isn’t the focus here. Make no mistake; I am going to try to convince you why forgiveness is important for you and your business ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - A Different Kind Of Leader - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Gerhard van RensburgThe modern day worker cannot be deceived with promises of quick and easy solutions and a perfect world. The challenges we face at work are multidimensional. They are complex and demanding of both our cognitive and our emotional and social intelligences. In addition, modern day life is ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - A E I O U & Sometimes Y : A Real Effective Leadership Model - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Sandy LawrenceA E I O U & Sometimes Y: A REAL Effective Leadership Model Copyright 2006 Sandy Lawrence Do you remember sitting in grade school thinking, “Am I ever going to use this stuff in real life?” How about this one: “A E I O U and sometimes Y.” We learned these letters ...
Views: 6806(1 vote) - A Fly in Your Business Success Ointment? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mitch TublinDuring my morning work yesterday there were persistent and consistent flies buzzing around me. Some landing on me and others just buzzing by without permission, like the fly-by without permission by Tom Cruise in his Navy F-14 Fighter Jet in the 1986 classic movie Top Gun. No fly and ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - A Forgotten Ingredient to Creative Success - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2013 from Angie ThompsonThis coming month, members of the Remarkable Leadership Learning System will be focused building their creativity skills. These are of course important skills for leaders to possess – both for them personally and to support the creative ideas of the rest of their team. Think about it this way ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - A Fresh (and Important) Look at Strengths and Weaknesses - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Angie ThompsonMany years ago on the way to lunch an obviously upset friend asked me if he was stubborn, explaining that someone had told him that a few minutes earlier. Rather than immediately answering him, I paused and asked a question instead. “Do you think you are persistent?” To which he ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): “Inspiration”, peace, negotiation, peace negotiations, peace strategy, leadership, South Africa, inspirational writings. Web Site: ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - A New Manager………. - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Martin SmithI was having a conversation with a friend of mine yesterday who was telling me about a new Manager within their organisation. Following a re-structure this person has been appointed to the newly created role of Area Manager and is responsible for 2 or 3 teams spread across a geographical ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - A Time for Leadership - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Scott HunterLeadership A TIME FOR LEADERSHIP, A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE 21st CENTURY The poor state of the economy and the impact that it is having on virtually everyone is a subject on every person’s mind today. Almost daily, the newspapers report the dismal economic statistics, another massive ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - 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 ...
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