5 Human Capital Asset Enrichment Strategies for Leaders!
Here's a really simple way to think about the ins and outs, the doing and practice or attitudes and behaviors of being a leader.Many times I get asked certain questions that tell me that there seems to be some confusion concerning these critical areas of the leadership mission:1) When and... Read More
What Every Manager Should Know About How to See the Talents of Effective Leaders
An organization of any size, from the family to the department store, the neighborhood grocery store to the largest international corporations, is a reflection of its leadership.And leadership is only as good as its leaders. What is this thing called "leader"? What constitutes an unusually good or great leader?Professor John... Read More
What Does Exceptional Business Success Require of Us?
To excel in business we need conscious command of all our faculties, mind, body and heart to ensure our work/life balance. Then we can seize the moment of opportunity and create exceptional results.Western business schools us in our physical and mental aspects of business. We learn the requirements for:1. Great... Read More
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
The Top 10 Questions for Socially Responsible Leaders
The assets of your business traditionally include property, plant, equipment, and your customer base. Progressive organizations understand that business assets also include their good reputation, responsiveness to change, the ability to conduct a constructive dialogue with stakeholders, the ability to take advantage of networked resources, and a host of other... Read More
7 Core Elements Of Your Vivid Vision!
What you are about to read may be found in the Bible but it also applies to your professional life.Most leaders neglect to provide a statement of vision to the people they lead and when a vision is presented it usually lacks any vitality or inspirational value."Where there is no... Read More
How To Get To Know A Disabled Person
When you first meet someone who is blind, deaf, or in a wheelchair, what is your initial reaction? Curiosity? Sympathy? Awkwardness? If you experience any of these emotions, you are not alone. Chances are you don't regularly associate with someone who is disabled, so these feelings are quite common.Having been... Read More
Extraordinary People in Mediocre Times
My grandfather used to speak of the days when people drove the world. It was a time when people were proud to contribute and move society and industry forward at full steam. But, people were proud of themselves! However, before he died, one of his observations was that "we have... Read More
Leadership ? Push vs. Pull?
At your next staff meeting consider leading your team through the following discussion.This lesson is focused on getting people to think in terms of effective leadership. When helping a co-worker, or a customer, employees must understand their role as a leader. The exercise goes like this:Introduction of the Exercise: (feel... Read More
The Four Laws Of Leadership (Part Two)
In Part One, I described the laws of motivation. In Part Two, I'll examine the laws in more detail.Law 1. Motivation is physical action. Motivation isn't about what people think or feel but about what they physically do. In leadership, you should understand the difference between inspiration and motivation.The word... Read More
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In Leadership, The Eight Ways Of Right Action (Part 1)
The ancient Greeks had a saying: "When Aschines speaks, the... Read More
The Three Faces of Leadership
This article was published in the Nov. 2003 edition of... Read More
Charismatic Leadership
What motivates people to work and to achieve? What circumstances... Read More
The Synergy Effect
Have you ever considered that everything you want in life... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 6, Deadlocked Discussions
Although a meeting is a vehicle for resolving differences, it... Read More
Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain!
As the 'Great And Powerful Oz' once said to Dorothy,... Read More
Wanted: A Dictionary-Perfect Leader
Answers are often before our very eyes or in front... Read More
Leadership For Deep Results: Without Them Are You Wasting Your Leadership And Your Life? (Part One)
I've challenged all leaders I have worked with during the... Read More
Wisdom From The Rock
He grew up in Brooklyn, the son of an ex-con... Read More
3 Elements of Leadership Power!
In an article discussing the need for innovative products and... Read More
Dream Bigger!
A number of years ago we created a graphic logo... Read More
It?s Not All About Cheese: The Missing Component in Employee Development (Part 1)
Spencer Johnson really hit a nerve when he wrote Who... Read More
Leadership Challenges: The Walls In Our Lives
We have all experienced walls or challenges in our work... Read More
UNCLOS III Process model
The United Nations Conference on Law of the Sea was... Read More
Getting Things Done, Without the Sweat!
How do you get your people on your side? And... Read More
Leadership - Passion, Purpose, Profit - Its Not That Hard
Go to any educational institution, look at airport bookshelves, shopping... Read More
The Goals of Leadership Coaching and Partnerships
Webster's Dictionary describes a "partner" as an ally or an... Read More
The Three Essential Attributes of a Leader: (Part 2) Bringing Others to the Vision
We need to engage our listeners and transform them into... Read More
Leadership Skills - 10 Ways to Beef Up
10 Ways to Beef Up Your Leadership SkillsHave you ever... Read More
Leadership, Self-Development, and the Committment to Growth
There is a common phrase that says: "You can't teach... Read More
Trust - The Most Vital Component in Leadership
"Trust is the emotional glue that binds followers and... Read More
Leadership Skills: Four Ways of Overcoming Perfectionism
We pay a high price for perfectionism. "What perfectionism?" we... Read More
Choose To Become An Encourager
"...I know that the only source of happiness is within... Read More
What Kind of Leader Are You?
There are literally millions of words written and spoken each... Read More
Who Is Randy Gage and Why Is He One of My Mentors and Heroes?
Who is Randy Gage? I first read about him in... Read More
10 Smart Ways Leaders Can Bring Out the Best in Others
You are a leader. Everyone is a leader. It doesn't... Read More
Helping Others Develop Their Potential
Most of us find ourselves in a position to help... Read More
Effective Listening Equals Effective Leadership: Learn How!
No matter what role you play in your company, becoming... Read More
Leadership Is Action?Not Position!
People respond to good leadership! Period! It is in all... Read More
Asking for Help
For many of us, asking for help is a difficult... Read More
The Greatest Leaders Are Often The Worst Leaders
It's a common occurrence, a CEO leads a company to... Read More
Mentor? Who Needs A Mentor?
Who needs a mentor. . .everyone who is truly serious... Read More
Leaders Click It? Into Gear!
"Click It" Into Gear!Ever wonder how two people can be... Read More
Learn How to Lead People
"Who rules or guides or inspires others"Having excellent guide skills... Read More
The Leadership Vacuum
In today's fast moving, ever changing, and highly competitive world... Read More
A Whack Up Long Side The Head Of Human Resources: The Leadership Imperative
When we perceive the simple center in the seemingly complex,... Read More
Ten Steps To Effective Leadership
Many people end up in a supervisory position or SOHO... Read More
Father Knows Best
A good strong example of a family leader would be... Read More
Coaching a Leader
One of my favorite memories growing up as a child... Read More
It Begins Like This
Jonathan was drunk multiple times before ever completing elementary school;... Read More
Weakness, Struggle, Fear, Knowledge, Growth, Courage, Leader
Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most remarkable men in... Read More
Exceptional Leadership Inspires the Best Effort in Others
There is a steady stream being written and taught about... Read More
Leadership For Deep Results: Without Them Are You Wasting Your Leadership And Your Life? (Part One)
I've challenged all leaders I have worked with during the... Read More
In Leadership, Identifying Dreams That Lead To Great Results
History teaches that when people needed to do great things,... Read More
Charismatic Leadership
What motivates people to work and to achieve? What circumstances... Read More
3 Elements of Leadership Power!
In an article discussing the need for innovative products and... Read More
Are You A Leader in the Chrysalis?
Let's get this straight at the outset?Leadership skills can be... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 7, Personal Attacks
Personal attacks hurt people, mar communication, and end creativity. If... Read More
Effective Listening Equals Effective Leadership: Learn How!
No matter what role you play in your company, becoming... Read More
Leaders ARE; Are you?
Identity CrisisIt's not only the knowledge you carry around in... Read More
Ten Ways Women Can Visualize Themselves As Leaders
Women should not be afraid of or feel guilty about... Read More
Character Traits of Extraordinary Leaders
When people make a decision (either consciously or unconsciously) to... Read More
Leadership In The Zone!
"You do not merely want to be considered just the... Read More
Stand Out as a Leader, Do 5 Things Better! Number One: Improve the Quality of Your Decision Making!
The manager administers, the leader improves; the manager maintains, the... Read More
What Makes A Good Leader? Ask Uncle Sam
What do the major generals who are leading the war... Read More
Leadership For Deep Results: Without Them Are You Wasting Your Leadership And Your Life? (Part Two)
How does one go about getting deep results? There are... Read More
Professional Organizations: Join or Fold?
All of us join professional organizations for a reason--a friend... Read More
Leadership is About Growing Others - Its Not About You!
"Before you become a leader success is all about growing... Read More
People Problems -- Understanding the Dueling Paradigms
You've spent the last 12 years riding your technical skills... Read More
Wisdom From The Rock
He grew up in Brooklyn, the son of an ex-con... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 2, Multiple Conversations
Side conversations ruin meetings by destroying focus and fragmenting participation.Approach... Read More
Leadership - L.P.B It!
"Dissatisfaction and discouragement are not caused by the absence of... Read More
Abe Lincoln: An Extraordinary Leader
Perhaps noted as one of the greatest United States presidents... Read More
In Leadership, Good Enough Is Pretty Bad
The first time I meet a leader to decide if... Read More
Business Leadership: How Much is in Your Credibility Bank Account?
Business leaders have more than a title on their doors.... Read More
Stepping Into Leadership and Being The Source Of Your Success
Why is it that we often wait until we have... Read More
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