Leadership
Webster's defines leadership as : "1. the office of position of a leader, 2. capacity to lead, 3. the act of instance of leading, 4. LEADERS." Dale Carnegie, founder of the Dale Carnegie Institute and teacher of leadership skills, defines leadership as a mixture of traits and skills that can... Read More
Visions of Leadership
Right about now, you've made the discovery that if you intend to push your company beyond its current plateau, you will have to change the way you relate to your work. You have doubtlessly concluded this next level mandates you to let go of things like hiring, product... Read More
Trust - The Most Vital Component in Leadership
"Trust is the emotional glue that binds followers and leaders together."- Warren Bennis and Bert Nanus"If you don't believe in the messenger, you won't believe the message."- James Kouzes and Barry Posner I see it all the time - leaders who blame followers for breakdowns in the organization. I... Read More
Weakness, Struggle, Fear, Knowledge, Growth, Courage, Leader
Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most remarkable men in the history of the world. As a boy he wanted the boldness of his father. As a child he wanted to be a naturalist, but as a teenager he wanted to get into politics. Once in politics he wanted power,... Read More
Father Knows Best
A good strong example of a family leader would be Joshua in the Bible. He was a true spiritual leader and a strong man of God. He was not one to let the circumstances of the outside world convince him of defeat. Because of his strong leadership and convictions, everyone... Read More
5 Tips to Help You Win Big & Become a Village Hero
A few years ago, I returned to my impoverished village in Haiti. Many in the village came to see me-the tiny and diseased child they didn't expect to make it. Some of them used to call me Souyen and kokobay-words that mean "crippled." A man from the village, Alfred, reminded... Read More
In Leadership, The Eight Ways Of Right Action (Part 2)
In Part 1, I said that leaders who can't have people take right action are ineffective, and I listed four of the eight ways of right action. In Part 2, I'll describe the remaining four ways.Action must be:(5) LINKED TO NEED. The people's needs are their reality. If you are... Read More
Reinventing Failure: Designing Success
I am fascinated by problems. I like to think of myself as a solution oriented individual. However when problems creep into my life as they always do I know that I am in for a major learning experience.I just finished reading a book this week that belongs on the bookshelf... Read More
Dont Be a Complainer
Complaining. There's room for legitimate complaining, but if you let this deadly disease of attitude - complaining ? loose, it will conquer you. Complaining can take over your life. Destroy you and leave you without anything.Nobody wants to take along a complainer. Nobody wants to promote a complainer. Nobody wants... Read More
Leadership Is Power: Test Your Ethics
"The payoff for the ethical person is a reputation for honesty. It's a payoff that makes every undertaking easier and attracts unsolicited opportunities. It's also a payoff that results in strong friendships based on trust. And I don't think there's anything more rewarding. -Don DwyerHow much energy do you invest... Read More
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Elements of Timeless Leadership
Great leadership is timeless, always in vogue. The world has... Read More
To Be An Effective Leader, Do A Check-up From The Neck Up
Before we can effectively lead anyone, we must take an... Read More
What Makes A Good Leader? Ask Uncle Sam
What do the major generals who are leading the war... Read More
Two Leadership Traps: How To Avoid Them and How To Get Out Of Them (Part 2)
Here's how to get out of, or avoid, the "I... Read More
UNCLOS III Process model
The United Nations Conference on Law of the Sea was... Read More
Being Other Focused
In the Wall Street Journal, Franklin Lavin, U.S. Ambassabor to... Read More
Awaken the Leader in You: 10 Easy Steps To Develop Your Leadership Skills
"The miracle power that elevates the few is to be... Read More
Leadership Activity: How Leadership Agenda, Strategy, and Behaviors Shape Your Success!
"Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether... Read More
It Begins Like This
Jonathan was drunk multiple times before ever completing elementary school;... Read More
Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive
Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive President Jimmy Carter tells in... Read More
Would Socrates Be A Celebrity Today?
Last week, as I was standing in the checkout line... Read More
Ten Qualities Of A Great Leader - Plus 1
Great Leaders are optimists first and foremost. Their tendency is... Read More
Transformational Leadership
"What is leadership?" When this question is asked most of... Read More
F2 Leadership
People don't leave jobs; they leave bosses. -- AnonymousCongratulations. You're... Read More
Leadership and Power - Being the Boss Doesnt Guarantee Either of Them
Some people mistakenly associate supervisory positions, or seats of power,... Read More
7 AAA Ways To Succeed!
[Abounding Abundant Ample Ways To Boost Your Growth!] This may... Read More
3 Cs Leaders Must Communicate!
"Of every noble work the silent part is best, Of... Read More
Leadership: Wisdom of the Ages
If you gather 100 experienced leaders together to share with... Read More
Always Be Open To Learning
"We should not only use all the brains we have,... Read More
Are You a Good Manager or a Great Leader?
Your word is your truth - Know that when you... Read More
Reinventing Failure: Designing Success
I am fascinated by problems. I like to think of... Read More
Leadership
Webster's defines leadership as : "1. the office of position... Read More
Why the Squirrel Kept Winning!
I had the good fortune (or misfortune depending on your... Read More
Top Skills Of Extraordinary Leaders
1. Good Communicator. Extraordinary Leaders are those who can take... Read More
Act on Some of the Facts
Making any decision without having all of the information and... Read More
Four Obstacles to Exceptional Leadership--Part 1
"Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of... Read More
The Happy Jar
I just delivered a free speech. I am a great... Read More
3 Ds For Leadership Action... Dedicate, Direct, Dialogue!
"...And winged hope, with heart of fire, To gain the... Read More
8 Questions to Ask if You Want to be a Better Leader
Those that have successfully made the transition from manager to... Read More
The Three Faces of Leadership
This article was published in the Nov. 2003 edition of... Read More
Leadership Is Power: Test Your Ethics
"The payoff for the ethical person is a reputation for... Read More
Choose To Become An Encourager
"...I know that the only source of happiness is within... Read More
Leadership In The Zone!
"You do not merely want to be considered just the... Read More
Ten Steps To Effective Leadership
Many people end up in a supervisory position or SOHO... Read More
The Goals of Leadership Coaching and Partnerships
Webster's Dictionary describes a "partner" as an ally or an... Read More
Leadership: Wisdom of the Ages
If you gather 100 experienced leaders together to share with... Read More
Why the Squirrel Kept Winning!
I had the good fortune (or misfortune depending on your... Read More
Leadership Tips From My Dad
Lee (L.B.) Weiss (Sept. 21/25 ? April 30/82)My dad has... Read More
Supervisor Training: Helpful Tips to Lead Your Pack
A new supervisor is hired to anchor a gardening project... Read More
Peek Inside The Heads of Amazingly Successful Leaders
Would you like to know what really goes on inside... Read More
It Begins Like This
Jonathan was drunk multiple times before ever completing elementary school;... Read More
Take the Road Less Traveled
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took... Read More
Leadership: Seed or Fruit?
Purpose: Learn immediately if you are fostering leadership or ignoring... Read More
Ask Yourself Whats In It For WE?
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working... Read More
The Metamorphosis of the Successful Executive . . . Overcoming Professional Stagnation
You're a bright, successful business executive making good money and... Read More
7 AAA Ways To Succeed!
[Abounding Abundant Ample Ways To Boost Your Growth!] This may... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 4, Quiet Participants
There are many reasons why someone would decline to participate... Read More
Charismatic Leadership
What motivates people to work and to achieve? What circumstances... Read More
How to Become a Great Leader & Improve Your Leadership Skills
A great leader is able to inspire his/her workers to... Read More
Leadership Is Action?Not Position!
People respond to good leadership! Period! It is in all... Read More
What Kind of Leader Are You?
You are a leader if someone is following you. This... Read More
Five Surprisingly Hip Politicial Ideas From Plato
Don't you love politics?Me, neither. But I do like thinking... Read More
The Four Laws Of Leadership (Part Two)
In Part One, I described the laws of motivation. In... Read More
Leadership ? Push vs. Pull?
At your next staff meeting consider leading your team through... Read More
In Leadership, Good Enough Is Pretty Bad
The first time I meet a leader to decide if... Read More
The Four Laws Of Leadership (Part One)
Leadership is motivational or it's stumbling in the dark. After... Read More
Leadership and Followership in a Team Setting
Many solopreneurs work in a team environment either with their... Read More
The Defining Moment: The Straw That Stirs The Drink Of Motivational Leadership (Part Two)
In Part One, I described the importance of establishing deep,... Read More
To Be An Effective Leader, Do A Check-up From The Neck Up
Before we can effectively lead anyone, we must take an... Read More
Building Self Confidence
As a hypnotherapist I specialise in helping people to develop... Read More
Leadership Challenges: The Walls In Our Lives
We have all experienced walls or challenges in our work... Read More
Leadership Skills: Four Ways of Overcoming Perfectionism
We pay a high price for perfectionism. "What perfectionism?" we... Read More
Dont Be a Complainer
Complaining. There's room for legitimate complaining, but if you let... Read More
Getting Things Done, Without the Sweat!
How do you get your people on your side? And... Read More
What Makes A Good Leader? Ask Uncle Sam
What do the major generals who are leading the war... Read More
Women in Leadership - How to Get Promoted
It is often much harder for women to get promoted... Read More
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