Leadership Articles

It's 8:06 Monday morning. I'm gazing out the balcony window of my Las Vegas hotel room after a weekend of teaching. Across the courtyard, I can see the palm trees refusing to submit to the will of the desert wind and a few tumbleweeds race across the manicured grounds. My thoughts drift to leaders who tumble through life without clear goals in all areas of their personal and professional lives.

The following article is a part of SUCCESS-ME Newsletter vol.3nnSUCCESS-ME just means Success Made Easy. nnnVALUE-ADDING TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESSnnDear friendnnValue-Adding also known as “adding value” is self-explanatory and a great concept often used in business. Value adding is to take something and increase its value by adding more physical and intellectual inputs to it, so that the end product is more valuable than its original form. Quite often value-adding refer

There is no better time than a new year to inspire professionals to shine the spotlight on their personal and professional goals. As we begin this year’s journey it’s a wonderful time to really delve into what’s working in your life – while also acknowledging what’s not. During this uncertain and treacherous time for the employment picture, I encourage you to see yourself in terms of a fresh perspective and consider exciting ways to reinvent yourself for 2010. Step up your visual image, celebrate your career accomplishments, and stake your claim in the professional spotlight.

Personal Leadership is taking responsibility for all aspects of your life and leading it in the direction that is best for you. In order to be a successful leader on the job, having strong personal leadership skills is critical. When you are able to take responsibility for decisions you are making in all areas of your life and are making those decisions in your own best interest, you are better able to have a positive and inspiring impact on others and are also able to be a role model for others in the leadership arena.

When I ask Human Resource directors and corporate training directors, and even CEO's about how they feel “training” is going to help their organizations, I usually learn that they have grossly over-estimated what “training” can be expected to do. Often there are issues occurring in the work environment that training can not help and can even make the problems worse. A lack of directness in communicating can be devastating to a work environment.

Planning for introducing an executive training session? Have you set your target? If you haven’t yet, here’s a guideline. In order to encourage your employees this type of vocational programs brings in fruits at the right time. No organization can develop and grow over time without leading their employees to the right direction. Running a business is a team work. If anyone of them is lagging behind, it’s your duty to give him or her -a chance and hone skills to enhance

"Leadership is action, not position." Donald H. McGannon A general in the United States armed forces created two separate teams to develop each of two possible plans to achieve a set objective. Both teams were filled with the smartest and most skilled people the general could find. After several months of preparation, each team presented its plan to the general, outlining its virtues, costs, timeline for implementation, etc. Both plans were top notch. When the presentation

An average manager handles day to day business activities which include planning, controlling, problem solving and strategic decision –making .Leadership includes guiding, motivating and engaging subordinates and peers, training, communicating and understanding the development of a strong culture that aligns with organizational objectives. The presence of leadership skills separates an excellent manager from an average manager as these skills extend beyond the regular manag

For the Perfectionist Manager and the Perfectionists They Might Be Managing “I’m a perfectionist.” Have you ever hear these words come out of your mouth? Perhaps you’ve declared your status with a slight sense of smugness and a secret belief that you’re just a tad bit better than the ordinary person.

There is a dark curse that all of us struggle with. It is so powerful, that it can made our life miserable and negatively affect our relationships. Learn how to overcome this dark curse. This curse is so powerful that it can make your life miserable and people around you flee. It is so ...

When it comes to being the richest in the world, there is no doubt that entrepreneurs top the charts. Although people may argue that several professional jobs may lead to a lot of earnings too, the list for the top billionaires in the world clearly shows that those compensations are not enough to top the charts. But why is Entrepreneurship such a Profitable Business? Entrepreneurs and Billionaires: Well, regarding the field of finance, a risk-averse person settles for fewer r

Both of our daughters attend the same university in what we in the West like to call Eastern Canada, and what those who live there call Central Canada. (Likely because a large part of the Canadian population and half of the provinces are east of Ontario). Because they are at such a distance from us we use a variety of methods to stay in touch. Weekly postcards, Facebook, texting and phone calls are all in the mix. I also send packages and treats such as gift cards especially

While I was starting to share some of thoughts with you on the topic of how to take tough times in your stride I suddenly remembered a cartoo I saw long time ago. It was that of David and Goliath where, David sees Goliath tinier than him though the picture of Goliath is hundred times magnified, as printed on the cartoon book. The caption just under the cartoon read very simple. It said: It's all in the perspective! The cartoon not only set me thinking but it threw open some very closed doors in my mind.

The relationships we have with our customers are the most important assets we possess. Easy to understand and take care of, right? Nope. As I travel, I encounter a great deal of customer service and disservice. Last week, I learned 3 Ways to Give Positive Customer Service from some positive and negative experiences. Here they are: Listenr As my assistant made reservations for my stay, the Marriott property had obviously listened to previous patrons and anticipated my needs. They asked,rn--“May we pick him up at the airport?”rn--“Will he want a ride to his meeting?”r

How do you walk the red carpet at work and up onto stage to accept the Academy Award for increasing sales with greater productivity so you get out of the office earlier? Here are 5 Ways to Positively Win an Oscar at Work: Focus on the Partr As talented as you are, you have one part to play. Focus on that part and make it your role despite the distractions of a large cast of customers and teammates. Repeat the positive lines of success over and over until you get them right. Filter out the negative experiences.

Over 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 of the most important leadership characteristics that make for an effective leader.

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A new report from Gallup, based on extensive polling, finds only 10% of managers have what it takes to be "a great manager." Deep breathe before you fire the lot or cry foul.

One of my clients and her husband, Cheryl and Michael Heller, have created a unique way of teaching their daughter Annebeth two important lessons: money management and the importance of “giving back.” They require her to divide her weekly allowance into three parts. Annebeth gets to keep and spend 60%; she must save/invest 20%; she gives the remaining 20% to charity. What kind of adult will this kid grow up to be with parents teaching her lessons like that?! You know the

How many times have you phoned someone to be told, “They’re in a meeting!?” At least 60 per cent of a manager’s time is spent in meetings. Research in one large organisation discovered that the figure could be as high as 90 per cent. And another survey found that many managers consider meetings they attend, to be a waste of time. In fact, some managers say that – “meetings take ‘minutes’ and last for hours.” If you are a manager or team leader, then you will have to hold me

Google the word “leadership” and the search will return 360 million results. This staggeringly large number points out one “truism” about leadership – it is a topic about which much has been said and written. A brief survey of even the first page of Web results will reveal that there are nearly as many opinions on the subject of leadership as there are people talking about it. One of the things about leadership that I often strikes me in the 30 years that I have foc

I hear so many leaders express impatience about where they are right now in terms of their careers. Attitude and perspective have a direct effect on everything around you, though, so frustration with your present situation only serves to amplify the feelings of stagnation and dissatisfaction. But I believe that every life experience we encounter, no matter how hard, is there to teach us a powerful lesson. We can only learn those valuable lessons by being present and accepting the situation we find ourselves in at any given moment in time. Sharpen Your Situational Awarenessr

I first read See You at the Top (Zig Ziglar`s classic first book) over Christmas one year during college. I had heard of Zig, and checked out the book from the library. I took pages of notes since I couldn`t write in the book. I still have the notes. Soon after, I started listening to Zig`s tapes, mostly while I drove – both studio recordings and recordings of his live speeches (he famously calls this enrolling in Automobile University). I`ve listened to some of those so ma

"Embrace change" is a useless platitude mouthed by managers or motivational speakers who have not thought through its full implications — or they are masochists who enjoy suffering. Changes that bring new opportunities or propel us forward are easy to embrace. But many changes look quite negative and are tough — if not impossible — to welcome. This list might include loss of a relationship, a loved one, health, job, money, and such. We often don't choose the difficultie

Most everyone is aware of how difficult it can be to focus these days with all of the distractions around us, whether it's the numerous interruptions caused by advances in technology, your family's needs, your finances, not to mention your health, relationships and all other areas of your life ...

There are many great leaders, and many different ways to lead. All great leadership is people focused. Here we will discuss things leaders should know about people. As a leader your people are your most valuable asset, knowing this is a big step to being a great leader. Know their talents- know the members of your team. Know what they are good at. Know about them- know more about them. Take time to learn about their families. Learn about what they like. Learn about what they would like to accomplish.

The stock market gyrates with unpredictable and heartbu ing results. Icons of solid companies become straw figures before balance sheets. Children are abducted from their front yards and networks of terrorists spiral throughout the world. Religious institutions cast shadows of duplicity while ...

The process of moving your goods is not a piece of cake and it is essential for you to know your duties and rights. There is a possibility that you may feel just like you are totally dependent upon your mover and you don't have any control, but, in reality, that isn't true. Along with the responsibilities, you have rights and tasks for moving as well.

I was able to spend Friday morning last week in conference with a number of leaders in industry, education and business at the South Western Economic Conference. Our government convened speakers from a number of sectors to give their opinions on the state of the economy in our region and beyond. We had the good fortune to hear from Carol Stephenson at the Ivy School of Business and from Jim Balsilli of RIM among others. I can’t think of two people more in touch with the state of business right now. And yet, the themes, and styles of their presentations were quite different.

I was putting up some fencing around our horse pasture. Like most men, when I get involved in a project, a trip to the home improvement store becomes necessary. And I have to look around and make sure there’s nothing else I need, especially if power tools are involved. Well, I bought what I thought I needed to do the fence. When I returned, I discovered that I already had the parts I needed from a previous project. I learned that if you do an inventory, you discover what you need and what you already have. You do more with less.

"Have I dreamed of late; of the person I want to be. Have I renewed of late; my vision of the world I want to live in; my dreams shall not crash down. My visions go not glimmering. So long as I have breath, I know I have the strength to transform what I can be to what I am.” – Unknow Life is ...

Before we take any step towards the explanation of the benefits of CBD in your body, its only prudent that you first understand the meaning of these initials. The Meaning of CBD CBD is stands for the single word, Cannabidiol. It’s one of the cannabinoid compounds that are found in cannabis. Its however not as active as its popularly knowncousin, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is more psychoactive and gives a person’s head the swimming highs that drive most users to taking cannabis.

If you aren’t a baseball fan, Cal Ripken, Jr. is a Hall of Fame shortstop who played his whole career with the Baltimore Orioles. While over 18,000 have played in the Major Leagues, less than 250 have been elected to the Hall of Fame. And no one who has ever played in 2,632 games in a row, except Cal.rnWhile he was a great player, he will always be remembered as the Iron man, the guy who played every game (162 a year) for most all of 16 seasons, without a miss.rnYou may won

The neck is a very important area of the human body and usually, any discomfiture associated with this region is usually labeled a pain in the neck. With the combination of bones, nerves and muscles that constitute the neck, it is often hard to place the cause for that nagging crick in the neck. Usually, what would seem like a small issue would develop into more complex and deep conce s regarding the other parts of the body as well.

De-cluttering is such a popular idea that there is even a "De-Cluttering Week" every year in October. But often it is just that – an idea – and the thought of getting round to sorting out our possessions and clearing out anything that we don't need or want any longer is often too daunting a task for us to know where to begin. But why do we all have so much clutter in the first place?

Un-Game Principle: Beware of driven behavior. Although valued in American culture, it’s not always the best course of action. I was on a radio show recently, and it was a complete bust for me. I’m not innocent in the matter. There are plenty of things I could have done differently. I could have listened to a previous show. I could have paid attention to previous guests (knowing that a Donald Trump surrogate had been a guest might have given me pause). I could have asked questions before the show when I realized that no one would brief me ahead of time. I didn’t.

There’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 ...

From the world stage to your work place or your home, everyone is a manager. Your kick-butt department could be your family. Or the Little League baseball team you coach. Or the Neighborhood Association you’re a part of. Everywhere where people are gathered, courageous conversations are sorely needed to carbonate our life and to achieve the extraordinary results we want.

"The practice of management is badly misunderstood by management scientists who confuse thinking with merely being logical." — Ted Levitt, Thinking About Management Far too many organizations are ruled by bureaucrats and technocrats either in management or staff support roles. One of their (often unconscious) driving motives is to "eliminate the human factor." They feel that their technology, systems, and processes would work so much better if it weren’t for all the peopl

At the start of a New Year many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions or, what we want to “do” in the coming year. Being a goal-oriented person, I set annual goals every year, which I’m pretty good about accomplishing. Since it’s the start of the year, I’ve been thinking about what I want to achieve in 2013 and, as I always do, I sat down and started my list of things to accomplish this year. As I was doing that, I realized I wanted this year to be more about who I will be than what I will “do”.

Networking is vital in today’s business world, but some of us (myself included, believe it or not!) are introverts at heart and working the room or stepping to the podium is just contrary to our nature. But despite the fact that I was born shy, I now spend a great deal of my time mingling at conferences, standing in the media spotlight, delivering keynote addresses, and coaching high-powered executives on how to network with bold, fearless confidence. Here are some helpful tips for those who are “networking challenged.”

“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and lazy,” according to Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Integrity is defined as soundness of moral principle and character; ethical, uprightness, honor and honesty – strong convict

As I left our home and drove around the mountain, fog enveloped me quickly. Unexpectedly. There was no sign of fog when I pulled out of our garage. The business environment changes that quickly, also, particularly with what influences our customers’ and clients’ lives. For example, the theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado. This tragedy suddenly dominates our conversations, news media, buying habits, and prayers. It fogs our perception. So how do you do business when tragedy fogs over your business? Here are 3 Strategies to Work Positive in a Tragedy. Headlights Onr

It’s Monday morning, the beginning of a new week. Let’s start off with a story: “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows that it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning, a lion wakes up. It knows that it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the lion or the gazelle – when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.” – Author Unknown

It’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 there was a time when there wasn’t a computer on every desk and your phone couldn't fit in your pocket, let alone make a fashion statement. nnBut as old-fashioned as those days s

Nearly all of the trees on our farm had dropped their leaves by last month except for one maple tree. This one maple tree held on to its leaves like a kid hanging on to his blanket when mom says it has to be washed. Finally it let go of its leaves. The other trees were gray and looked like sticks. This last maple tree put on a show of color, its green leaves turned yellow, then orange, and red against the mundane backdrop of the woods.

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One of the things I would say is important as a leader is to be open and honest with your team. The honesty bit probably isn't too controversial - after all, most leaders don't set out to be dishonest, manipulative or deceitful ( with some notable exceptions ). But what about the openness? What exactly does that mean? The problem with being open is - how far does it go? Do I really mean that you should tell your team everything? Are there any things which it would be legitimate to keep from them? Well, yes, there are things which you should be prepared to keep to yourself.

Knowing that life is a journey and we encounter obstacles, challenges and limitations on the way, we don't expect a perfectly smooth ride. It seems that some of us are lucky and fortunate but for many, the ride is getting bumpier and bumpier. The cup of woes is overflowing... The question that naturally arises is: how can one stay positive? Most importantly, how does one transcend the negative energy flowing around us, ready to suck us in? Is it possible? Yes, it is. If only you are willing to step into your greatness NOW. Yes, this very moment.

Being a leader in the world of business can be a tough and challenging job for many reasons. You have a lot of responsibility as a leader, and this is not just in terms of the work and customers but also employees. Proper leadership communication is vital for those that want to gain strength as a leader and it can help you and your business in many ways. As all experts will tell you, leadership communication can help the business in many ways. Failure to communicate, on the o