Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 7, Personal Attacks
Personal attacks hurt people, mar communication, and end creativity. If they become part of a meeting's culture, they drive the participants into making safe and perhaps useless contributions.Approach 1: Speak to the groupSet the stage for the group to enforce its culture by making a general comment. Look at the... Read More
Leadership - L.P.B It!
"Dissatisfaction and discouragement are not caused by the absence of things, but the absence of vision." - AnonymousThis article in for anyone who is currently unsure, unknowing, on-the-fence, and/or otherwise "searching" for the answer to whether or not he/she can be an effective leader.The answer? Quite simply is: "Maybe" or... Read More
10 Attributes of Effective Strategic Leaders!
Did you know that people who lead strategically resemble fine-tuned machines? By focusing on their strategies, leaders see a bigger picture, they understand the reasons why and recognize the worthiness of elusive opportunities.Effective leaders make strategic use of and add value to every challenge in four important ways:1) Thinking through... Read More
Listening Like a Leader
Our studies of the most effective people in corporate America show that the top 2 percent are effective not because they executed best practices well. They did not make the most phone calls or have the best processes. They simply understood the truth about trust:People do business with people they... Read More
Miraculous Leadership
It was a time of turmoil. In November 1979, supporters of the Ayatollah Khomeini took 71 Americans hostage in Iran. On Christmas Eve that year, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Gasoline prices, inflation and interest rates were soaring as 1980 began. President Jimmy Carter said America was in a "crisis... Read More
In Leadership, Dreams Are The Stuff That Great Results Are Made Of
Leadership is motivational or it's stumbling in the dark. The best leaders don't order people to do a job, the best leaders motivate people to want to do the job.The trouble is the vast majority of leaders don't delve into the deep aspects of human motivation and so are unable... Read More
The Seven Army Values - Theyre Not Just For The Military
The Army defines seven values that soldiers should strive to emulate in their daily lives. These core values establish a standard of conduct; they form the foundation of personal behavior that defines the person, as well as the expectations soldiers have of one another. These values are Loyalty, Duty, Respect,... Read More
Effective Leaders are (#3) Communicative
LISTEN, WRITE, AND ARTICULATE EFFECTIVELY: Leadership positions require effective communication skills. Basic confidence in the art of information sharing is absolutely necessary for effective leadership. Although mastering all of these skills is ideal, it is not always necessary. Creative leaders can develop teams to support them in areas of weakness.... Read More
Why the Squirrel Kept Winning!
I had the good fortune (or misfortune depending on your climate perspective) of living in Minnesota for ten years. The Summers were beautiful, Fall was spectacular with the changing colors of the leaves on trees and winter was,?well, damn cold.My neighbor, Harold was a nice old guy who had retired... Read More
The Goals of Leadership Coaching and Partnerships
Webster's Dictionary describes a "partner" as an ally or an association built around common interests and goals.A partnership denotes a joint venture, a relationship built on equal status (rather than inequality). Mutual consent and consideration from both parties are important attributes.Organizations need leaders with a personal commitment to the idea... Read More
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A Winning Choice for Leadership!
"The only way to enjoy anything in this life, is... Read More
The Happy Jar
I just delivered a free speech. I am a great... Read More
The Three Factors of Leadership Motivation
Leaders do nothing more important than get results. But you... Read More
7 AAA Ways To Succeed!
[Abounding Abundant Ample Ways To Boost Your Growth!] This may... Read More
In Leadership, Identifying Dreams That Lead To Great Results
History teaches that when people needed to do great things,... Read More
On Being A Born Leader
"Leaders are born, not made." Right? Let me ask you... Read More
Dont be Afraid to Lead!
In most aspects of human activity, the pendulum of fashion... 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, Self-Development, and the Committment to Growth
There is a common phrase that says: "You can't teach... Read More
3 Es For Leaders - Engage, Empower, Encourage!
"Enflamed with the study of learning and the admiration of... Read More
5 Leadership Power Principles!
95% of Workers Fail Because of This...But They Can Fix... Read More
Ten Ways Women Can Visualize Themselves As Leaders
Women should not be afraid of or feel guilty about... Read More
Effective Leaders are (#1) Conceptual
SEE INTO THE FUTURE CREATIVELY AND PRACTICALITY: Planning day-to-day is... Read More
Leadership Skills and Ability
What is true Leadership.Is leadership something we are born with... Read More
Develop a We Focus And Not a Me Focus
"There's only one thing more contagious than a good attitude... Read More
From Failure To Victory; The Cats Out Of The Bag!
Did you ever think that all of the great heroes... Read More
What Does Exceptional Business Success Require of Us?
To excel in business we need conscious command of all... Read More
The Top 10 Questions for Socially Responsible Leaders
The assets of your business traditionally include property, plant, equipment,... Read More
3 Ds For Leadership Action... Dedicate, Direct, Dialogue!
"...And winged hope, with heart of fire, To gain the... Read More
In Leadership, The Eight Ways Of Right Action (Part 2)
In Part 1, I said that leaders who can't have... Read More
Leadership Lessons from Pope John Paul II
"Heroes are rebels with a cause. Rebels because they challenge... Read More
Make The Elephant Jump -- Leading With A Kind Heart
Leadership is not about getting people to do what they... Read More
Give Your Valentine A Very Special Gift - Empowerment
Delegating is a commonly misunderstood concept. Delegating is not about... Read More
Seven Personal Characteristics Of A Good Leader
How often have you heard the comment, "He or she... Read More
Embracing Adversity for Achievement
"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll... Read More
How To Party Like Leonardo Da Vinci
After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci,... Read More
Leadership Skills Training Empowers Problem-solving and Visioning
Leadership skills training programs empower you to influence, persuade or... Read More
Leadership Styles and What We Need For the Future:
By definition a leaders leads a team to take action... Read More
Effective Leaders are (#2) Technical
SET CLEAR AND REASONABLE OBJECTIVES FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS: Plan?... Read More
Leadership - L.P.B It!
"Dissatisfaction and discouragement are not caused by the absence of... Read More
Getting Things Done, Without the Sweat!
How do you get your people on your side? And... Read More
Value Driver Leadership
CHAPTER 1 ************ VALUEThose qualities regarded by a person or... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 1, General Strategies for Unproductive Behavior
It happens easily. You're conducting a meeting and suddenly a... Read More
Dont Be a Complainer
Complaining. There's room for legitimate complaining, but if you let... Read More
It Begins Like This
Jonathan was drunk multiple times before ever completing elementary school;... Read More
Why Not Lead With Emotions?
Studies have shown that companies that have acquired competencies to... Read More
Leaders Click It? Into Gear!
"Click It" Into Gear!Ever wonder how two people can be... Read More
Building Self Confidence
As a hypnotherapist I specialise in helping people to develop... Read More
7 Excellent Ways To Improve Your Leadership Skills!
Did you know that there are 7 really effective yet... Read More
Dont be Afraid to Lead!
In most aspects of human activity, the pendulum of fashion... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 2, Multiple Conversations
Side conversations ruin meetings by destroying focus and fragmenting participation.Approach... Read More
The Three Essential Attributes of a Leader: The Demonstrated Abilities
Leaders need to:1. Have a vision to which they are... Read More
Effective Listening Equals Effective Leadership: Learn How!
No matter what role you play in your company, becoming... Read More
Benefits of Leadership Skill Training
DESCRIPTION CMOE's Leadership Skill Training addresses a wide range of... Read More
Characteristics of a Good Leader
It's interesting to hear the responses from executives when I... Read More
Leadership Development for Success
In today's highly competitive world, there is a lot of... Read More
Reveal the Leader Within
A Leader is not a certain type of person or... Read More
A Lasting Leadership Lesson: How One Leadership Talk By George Washington Saved The Revolution
A Lasting Leadership Lesson: How One Leadership Talk By George... Read More
Leader is Not a Title
There is a steady flow of information in the form... Read More
Act on Some of the Facts
Making any decision without having all of the information and... Read More
10 Attributes of Effective Strategic Leaders!
Did you know that people who lead strategically resemble fine-tuned... Read More
Get What You Want - Negotiating Skills for the Timid!
OK, I know this title sounds self-serving and hard nosed,... Read More
Visions of Leadership
Right about now, you've made the discovery that... Read More
Leadership Success and its Greatest Barrier: the Law of Administrivia
Years ago, a very wise, and often cynical boss of... Read More
Abe Lincoln: An Extraordinary Leader
Perhaps noted as one of the greatest United States presidents... Read More
Quality Leadership
The Lakota tribe of Native Americans has no word in... Read More
Embracing Adversity for Achievement
"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll... Read More
Coaching a Leader
One of my favorite memories growing up as a child... Read More
In Leadership, The Eight Ways Of Right Action (Part 2)
In Part 1, I said that leaders who can't have... Read More
Leadership, Self-Development, and the Committment to Growth
There is a common phrase that says: "You can't teach... Read More
Five Things Smart Leaders Do to Lower The Barriers To Change
Smart leaders understand that they don't "make" a change happen.... Read More
Three Growth Guidelines from Stephen Covey
I have been looking for answers to what it takes... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 1, General Strategies for Unproductive Behavior
It happens easily. You're conducting a meeting and suddenly a... Read More
The Seven Army Values - Theyre Not Just For The Military
The Army defines seven values that soldiers should strive to... Read More
The Incandescence Of The Human Spirit
There lives within every individual a power, an energy, an... Read More
None of Us Arrived with an Owners Manual: A Fresh Perspective on the Drive to Lead (part 2)
Why didn't I get an Owner's ManualAfter a little while... Read More
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