Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive
Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive President Jimmy Carter tells in his memoirs that a trip to Gettysburg and a discussion about Abraham Lincoln helped achieve a breakthrough in the Camp David negotiations. The Israelis and the Egyptians had reached a deadlock. President Carter suggested that all the participants take... Read More
Beyond Authority: Debunking the Top 3 Leadership Myths
Have you noticed that across the business world people are recognizing that we are fast outgrowing the thinking and language of hierarchy, but we're also struggling to create a new, more collaborative future? The challenge for all is to figure out how to operate in this emerging paradigm-the one that... Read More
Being an Extraordinary Leader Through Tough and Challenging Times
Tough and challenging times will surely come. That is a given. The question is what kind of leadership we will demonstrate during those time. Those who are weak leaders will see lasting damage done, if not see the organization fall apart completely. With Extraordinary Leaders at the helm, however, an... Read More
Seven Personal Characteristics Of A Good Leader
How often have you heard the comment, "He or she is a born leader?" There are certain characteristics found in some people that seem to naturally put them in a position where they're looked up to as a leader.Whether in fact a person is born a leader or develops skills... Read More
A Blueprint for Leadership - How to Be a Better Leader
If you were to build a house, you would begin with a blueprint. This blueprint proves useful because it contains more than directions on how to build a house. It also describes the finished house.So, what does this have to do with leadership?Last month I asked an audience of leaders... Read More
Characteristics of a Good Leader
It's interesting to hear the responses from executives when I ask them, "What are the characteristics of a good Leader?"If I ask that question in a large room of executives, or even upper level managers the answers will be all over the map, and many are conflicting.A couple of the... Read More
Two Vital Abilities Any Leader Must Have
As a business owner, you are a leader whether you like it or not. Whether you like it or not you have to guide your group in order to expand your organization. And whether you like it or not, there are some difficult situations that you have to confront and... Read More
Communication Skills & Leadership - Organizational Communications Processes in Leadership Activity
"Sooth 't were a pleasant life to lead, With nothing in the world to do But just to blow a shepherd's reed, The silent season thro' And just to drive a flock to feed,- Sheep - quiet, fond and few!" - Laman BlanchardCommunication skills give leaders ways to connect with,... Read More
A Winning Choice for Leadership!
"The only way to enjoy anything in this life, is to earn it first." -Ginger RodgersOne bad apple can spoil the bunch! As a leader, we cannot allow "bad apples" to interrupt our efforts toward achieving our goals.Leaders can quickly lose credibility with their team when we fail to immediately... Read More
Ten Steps To Effective Leadership
Many people end up in a supervisory position or SOHO ownership almost by default. In today's workplace, if someone stays on their job long enough, they will probably be promoted as others, more senior to them or higher up the chain of responsibility, leave for other opportunities.The prevalence of this... Read More
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Leadership Training Seminar - What Makes A Great Leader?
At one point or another, we have all been either... Read More
Is Your Life Ready For Groundhog Day?
In the hit comedic movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray's character,... Read More
Celebrating Successes: The Power Of Compliments
Years ago, when I was new in management circles, a... Read More
Steps to Becoming a Good Leader
STEPS TO BECOMING A GOOD LEADER: 1. Develop a master... Read More
Seven Personal Characteristics Of A Good Leader
How often have you heard the comment, "He or she... Read More
Three Growth Guidelines from Stephen Covey
I have been looking for answers to what it takes... Read More
Effective Leaders are (#1) Conceptual
SEE INTO THE FUTURE CREATIVELY AND PRACTICALITY: Planning day-to-day is... Read More
Miraculous Leadership
It was a time of turmoil. In November 1979, supporters... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 6, Deadlocked Discussions
Although a meeting is a vehicle for resolving differences, it... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 5, Dominant Participants
While dominant participants contribute significantly to the success of a... Read More
Five Surprisingly Hip Politicial Ideas From Plato
Don't you love politics?Me, neither. But I do like thinking... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 7, Personal Attacks
Personal attacks hurt people, mar communication, and end creativity. If... Read More
The Top 10 Questions for Socially Responsible Leaders
The assets of your business traditionally include property, plant, equipment,... Read More
Common Mistakes Extraordinary Leaders Dont Make
When people make a decision (either consciously or unconsciously) to... Read More
A Winning Choice for Leadership!
"The only way to enjoy anything in this life, is... Read More
Blowing Your Own Leadership Horn
There are two streams of competitiveness running through every organization.... 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
Recommended Books on Leadership and Team Building
The single most important thing a leader can do is... Read More
Leadership: Seed or Fruit?
Purpose: Learn immediately if you are fostering leadership or ignoring... Read More
Act on Some of the Facts
Making any decision without having all of the information and... Read More
Secrets of Creating Success with Ease
Do you ever strum your fingers on the desk top... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 4, Quiet Participants
There are many reasons why someone would decline to participate... Read More
The Essence of Leadership
What is more important, leadership or teamwork? Leadership or consensus... Read More
Lead People...Manage Things
Master The Five Key Facets of High Performance LeadershipMany people... Read More
What Makes A Good Leader? Ask Uncle Sam
What do the major generals who are leading the war... 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
Ask Yourself Whats In It For WE?
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working... Read More
Make The Elephant Jump -- Leading With A Kind Heart
Leadership is not about getting people to do what they... Read More
Women in Leadership - How to Get Promoted
It is often much harder for women to get promoted... Read More
The Seven Army Values - Theyre Not Just For The Military
The Army defines seven values that soldiers should strive to... Read More
Five Steps Towards Greater Self Confidence
We watch the star athlete calmly make the final shot,... Read More
Are You The Most Powerful Leader You Can Be?
As someone who teaches, manages, parents or influences you'll probably... Read More
Charismatic Leadership
What motivates people to work and to achieve? What circumstances... Read More
Three Growth Guidelines from Stephen Covey
I have been looking for answers to what it takes... Read More
Your Ultimate Leadership Feedback Loop: Their Leadership
Life on our planet flourishes through feedback. If life forms... Read More
Leadership Styles and What We Need For the Future:
By definition a leaders leads a team to take action... Read More
Mentors and Coaches: How to Be A Great Mentor
Though out your career you may be asked to become... Read More
Leadership Is Action?Not Position!
People respond to good leadership! Period! It is in all... 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
Transformational Leadership
"What is leadership?" When this question is asked most of... Read More
Are You The Most Powerful Leader You Can Be?
As someone who teaches, manages, parents or influences you'll probably... Read More
Always Be Open To Learning
"We should not only use all the brains we have,... Read More
Business Leadership: How Much is in Your Credibility Bank Account?
Business leaders have more than a title on their doors.... 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
Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain!
As the 'Great And Powerful Oz' once said to Dorothy,... Read More
Strengthening Leadership Development with Employees
Within every business lies a network of people who are... 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... Read More
On Being A Born Leader
"Leaders are born, not made." Right? Let me ask you... Read More
What is Leadership?
Leadership is what every organization needs and so few have... Read More
Recommended Books on Leadership and Team Building
The single most important thing a leader can do is... Read More
Dont be Afraid to Lead!
In most aspects of human activity, the pendulum of fashion... Read More
Leading In The Face Of Disaster
The date was Saturday, April 11, 1970, the time 13:13... Read More
Mentor? Who Needs A Mentor?
Who needs a mentor. . .everyone who is truly serious... 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 and The Dirty Work
The airline, Jet Blue, has been featured in many magazines... Read More
Are You A Leader in the Chrysalis?
Let's get this straight at the outset?Leadership skills can be... Read More
Building Teams and Teamwork
A tight knit team is a group of competent individuals... Read More
Make the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships
Mentoring is one of the best ways to learn, to... Read More
3 Ds For Leadership Action... Dedicate, Direct, Dialogue!
"...And winged hope, with heart of fire, To gain the... Read More
Leader is Not a Title
There is a steady flow of information in the form... Read More
Stepping Into Leadership and Being The Source Of Your Success
Why is it that we often wait until we have... Read More
Quality Leadership
The Lakota tribe of Native Americans has no word in... 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
Building Future Leaders
As a whole we spend a lot of time filling... Read More
Peek Inside The Heads of Amazingly Successful Leaders
Would you like to know what really goes on inside... Read More
The Seven Army Values - Theyre Not Just For The Military
The Army defines seven values that soldiers should strive to... Read More
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