E=MC - Is It In Me?
How many times have you seen the E = MC2 formula and wondered what it might mean to you?Old Einstein had a lot more up his sleeve than fancy algebraic equations. This particular "thought experiment" still inspires discoveries of various sorts throughout the world today.Let's jump back to earlier days... Read More
Why Not Lead With Emotions?
Studies have shown that companies that have acquired competencies to lead with emotional excellence are far more productive and efficient because of the impact emotional excellence has on employee morale, loyalty, retention and overall performance of the organization to name a few.Since the early 1990's and especially after the internationally... 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 Moved My Cheese? The book, a best seller still, is a wonderful allegory of the things that drive and motivate us. I personally loved the book, perhaps because I read it in one night. But, I was left wondering if... 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
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
Reveal the Leader Within
A Leader is not a certain type of person or position of power. It is not the one at the top of the golf leader board at any specific time or the person at the top of an organisation. It is YOU. In this article we want to show you... Read More
Leadership: 9 Universal Laws
1. The Law of Authoritarian StyleAuthoritarian leaders lead by control and fear. It's a "my way or the highway" approach. They believe their right to leadership comes with their title. This style works in the short term because those weaker than the leader will obey. The problem is this style... Read More
The Ten Commandments of Leadership
A poem hangs on the wall at Mother Theresa's orphanage in India. For all who are called to lead, it is a great reminder of what we should do:1. People are illogical, unreasonable and self-centered (including me). Love them anyway.2. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish,... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 2, Multiple Conversations
Side conversations ruin meetings by destroying focus and fragmenting participation.Approach 1: Ask for cooperationStart by asking everyone to cooperate. Look at the middle of the group (instead of at the talker) and say:"Excuse me (pause to gain everyone's attention). I know all of your ideas are important. So, please let's... Read More
Boy Scouts of America and Leadership Coaching
The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness talks with Dennis St. Jean, Assistant Director Professional Development Division, Boy Scouts of America, Irving, Texas.CMOE: Having recently attended one of your leadership conferences I walked away with a totally different view of Boy Scouts of America. Can you tell us about your... Read More
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Stepping Into Leadership and Being The Source Of Your Success
Why is it that we often wait until we have... Read More
Lessons In Leadership: What Not To Do... From A Canoe!
When it comes to fishing, my husband takes the lead.... Read More
Leadership and Change in a Holographic Universe
Have you ever noticed that since the early part of... Read More
Character -- Why It Matters In Leaders
"Character is much easier kept than recovered." -Thomas Paine"The best... Read More
Building Teams and Teamwork
A tight knit team is a group of competent individuals... Read More
Leadership and Followership in a Team Setting
Many solopreneurs work in a team environment either with their... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 3, Drifting From the Topic
Although new ideas lead to creative solutions, they can be... 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
Wisdom From The Rock
He grew up in Brooklyn, the son of an ex-con... Read More
In Leadership, Identifying Dreams That Lead To Great Results
History teaches that when people needed to do great things,... Read More
Leaders Click It? Into Gear!
"Click It" Into Gear!Ever wonder how two people can be... Read More
Leadership Like Water-Water Canoeing
Although world business is undergoing historic changes, the prevailing view... Read More
7 Excellent Ways To Improve Your Leadership Skills!
Did you know that there are 7 really effective yet... Read More
Take the Road Less Traveled
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took... Read More
The Four Laws Of Leadership (Part Two)
In Part One, I described the laws of motivation. In... Read More
The Top 10 Questions for Socially Responsible Leaders
The assets of your business traditionally include property, plant, equipment,... Read More
Pure Discipline
General George S. Patton was born on November 11, 1885... Read More
Teen View of Leadership From Around the World
It has been stated that the world of tomorrow will... Read More
7 Core Elements Of Your Vivid Vision!
What you are about to read may be found in... Read More
Ten Steps To Effective Leadership
Many people end up in a supervisory position or SOHO... Read More
The Metamorphosis of the Successful Executive . . . Overcoming Professional Stagnation
You're a bright, successful business executive making good money and... Read More
Give Your Valentine A Very Special Gift - Empowerment
Delegating is a commonly misunderstood concept. Delegating is not about... 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
10 Smart Ways Leaders Can Bring Out the Best in Others
You are a leader. Everyone is a leader. It doesn't... Read More
Supervisor Training: Helpful Tips to Lead Your Pack
A new supervisor is hired to anchor a gardening project... Read More
Quality Leadership
The Lakota tribe of Native Americans has no word in... Read More
Unleash It!
On airplanes, in restaurants, in the newspaper and on television,... Read More
Real Charisma, Clinton Style
What exactly is Charisma? Most would agree that it is... Read More
Three Growth Guidelines from Stephen Covey
I have been looking for answers to what it takes... Read More
Asking for Help
For many of us, asking for help is a difficult... Read More
People Problems -- Understanding the Dueling Paradigms
You've spent the last 12 years riding your technical skills... Read More
Miraculous Leadership
It was a time of turmoil. In November 1979, supporters... Read More
Professional Organizations: Join or Fold?
All of us join professional organizations for a reason--a friend... 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
Leadership Activity: How Leadership Agenda, Strategy, and Behaviors Shape Your Success!
"Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether... Read More
The Power of the Leader Within - The Keys to Martial Arts Life Mastery, Key#1
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"Remember... Read More
Are You Playing or Practicing Leadership?
Anne was a new supervisor, and like many new supervisors... Read More
Top 25 Leadership Quotations
Ponder what it takes to be a true leader with... Read More
All You Really Want Is Feeling Good
If I asked you what your goal in life is,... Read More
Leadership ? Push vs. Pull?
At your next staff meeting consider leading your team through... Read More
Reveal the Leader Within
A Leader is not a certain type of person or... Read More
Leadership Skills: Four Ways of Overcoming Perfectionism
We pay a high price for perfectionism. "What perfectionism?" we... Read More
Are You a Good Manager or a Great Leader?
Your word is your truth - Know that when you... Read More
Embracing Adversity for Achievement
"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll... Read More
Choose Your Best Life: Where Are Your Choices Leading You?
According to the dictionary choice means "to select freely after... Read More
Lead People...Manage Things
Master The Five Key Facets of High Performance LeadershipMany people... Read More
Dont Be a Complainer
Complaining. There's room for legitimate complaining, but if you let... Read More
Ask Yourself Whats In It For WE?
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working... 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
Are You A Leader in the Chrysalis?
Let's get this straight at the outset?Leadership skills can be... Read More
What Does Exceptional Business Success Require of Us?
To excel in business we need conscious command of all... Read More
The Four Laws Of Leadership (Part One)
Leadership is motivational or it's stumbling in the dark. After... 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
The Code of the Conference Leader
Are your meetings generally a waste of time? Do you... Read More
The Metamorphosis of the Successful Executive . . . Overcoming Professional Stagnation
You're a bright, successful business executive making good money and... Read More
What Kind of Leader Are You?
There are literally millions of words written and spoken each... Read More
Wanted: A Dictionary-Perfect Leader
Answers are often before our very eyes or in front... Read More
Celebrating Successes: The Power Of Compliments
Years ago, when I was new in management circles, a... Read More
Make the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships
Mentoring is one of the best ways to learn, to... Read More
Evil, Hostile Grumpy Listeners? Think Again
I hated Kyle Sisk*. A notorious bully, Kyle punctuated my... Read More
Leadership - Passion, Purpose, Profit - Its Not That Hard
Go to any educational institution, look at airport bookshelves, shopping... Read More
Leadership for the Successful Entrepreneur!
Why talk about leadership?"Leadership is important whether you a leader... 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
Visions of Leadership
Right about now, you've made the discovery that... Read More
Shades of Grey: Government, Religion, & People
Some think that everything is black and white. I'm beginning... Read More
Leadership Styles and What We Need For the Future:
By definition a leaders leads a team to take action... Read More
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