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
Value Driver Leadership
CHAPTER 1 ************ VALUEThose qualities regarded by a person or group as important and desirable of standards and principlesWhat is value driven leadership? Have you ever considered having a value driven leadership team? Or even a team driven by values and not a team having to be driven by the... 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 a newsletter by his friend, and another of my mentors and heroes, Stuart Goldsmith.At first he came across as a bit too much 'in-your-face' for my liking but, as he was challenging some of my long held beliefs, I came... 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
Get What You Want - Negotiating Skills for the Timid!
OK, I know this title sounds self-serving and hard nosed, but the article isn't! Whether it's buying a car, asking for a pay rise, saying 'no' to a friend or renting an apartment - at some stage in our lives we all are going to need to know how to... Read More
Leadership Like Water-Water Canoeing
Although world business is undergoing historic changes, the prevailing view of what constitutes business leadership is stuck in the past. Generally, business leaders view leadership as an order-giving process. The word "leadership" itself comes from old Norse root meaning "to make go." Many leaders believe that they must "make" people... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 4, Quiet Participants
There are many reasons why someone would decline to participate during a meeting. For example, the person may feel reluctant to speak out, may disagree with the approach endorsed by others in the meeting, or may just be tired.An effective meeting depends upon fair and equitable participation from everyone. Here's... 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 Metamorphosis of the Successful Executive . . . Overcoming Professional Stagnation
You're a bright, successful business executive making good money and managing a capable staff of accomplished professionals. You are successful beyond your wildest business school dreams. You've achieved much-yet something's missing. On the surface, life is good-yet you feel tired, drained, frustrated, defeated. Intuitively, you know your life can and... Read More
Make the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships
Mentoring is one of the best ways to learn, to get feedback, and to take your career to the next level. Here are ten tips for making the most of your mentoring relationships.Tip #1Self-assess. Ask yourself, "What skills do I need to get where I want to go?"Tip #2Identify your... Read More
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Being an Extraordinary Leader Through Tough and Challenging Times
Tough and challenging times will surely come. That is a... Read More
Precious Moments
There is too much learning out there that we earn... Read More
Hidden Self Confidence
Peer independence is arguably the least understood aspect of self... Read More
Creating Unlimited Belief for Success!
What's holding your team back from experiencing "breakout performance"?It may... Read More
A Leader?s Ultimate Goal ? Connect to Engage!
Connect and Engage! Your People Are Your Power.It's been said... 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
8 Questions to Ask if You Want to be a Better Leader
Those that have successfully made the transition from manager to... Read More
Mentors and Coaches: How to Be A Great Mentor
Though out your career you may be asked to become... Read More
Shades of Grey: Government, Religion, & People
Some think that everything is black and white. I'm beginning... Read More
Leadership Skills - 10 Ways to Beef Up
10 Ways to Beef Up Your Leadership SkillsHave you ever... Read More
Choose To Become An Encourager
"...I know that the only source of happiness is within... Read More
Learn How to Lead People
"Who rules or guides or inspires others"Having excellent guide skills... Read More
The Leadership Strategy: An Unmined Comstock Lode of Results
During the Second World War, Winston Churchill had a framed... Read More
Ten Qualities Of A Great Leader - Plus 1
Great Leaders are optimists first and foremost. Their tendency is... Read More
The Incandescence Of The Human Spirit
There lives within every individual a power, an energy, an... Read More
Top 25 Leadership Quotations
Ponder what it takes to be a true leader with... Read More
Leadership: 9 Universal Laws
1. The Law of Authoritarian StyleAuthoritarian leaders lead by control... Read More
3 Dynamic Techniques To Boost Your Executive Leadership!
Here's a really simple way to measure the strength of... Read More
7 Excellent Ways To Improve Your Leadership Skills!
Did you know that there are 7 really effective yet... Read More
A Good Leader Knows The Teams Colours
Leadership can be a very challenging task. As leaders we... Read More
Why the Squirrel Kept Winning!
I had the good fortune (or misfortune depending on your... Read More
Professional Organizations: Join or Fold?
All of us join professional organizations for a reason--a friend... Read More
3 Es For Leaders - Engage, Empower, Encourage!
"Enflamed with the study of learning and the admiration of... Read More
Leadership ? Push vs. Pull?
At your next staff meeting consider leading your team through... Read More
Leadership - Passion, Purpose, Profit - Its Not That Hard
Go to any educational institution, look at airport bookshelves, shopping... Read More
Leadership Training and Character
The vast majority of leadership training available to managers focuses... Read More
Celebrating Successes: The Power Of Compliments
Years ago, when I was new in management circles, a... Read More
Characteristics of a Good Leader
It's interesting to hear the responses from executives when I... Read More
The Essence of Leadership
What is more important, leadership or teamwork? Leadership or consensus... Read More
Being Other Focused
In the Wall Street Journal, Franklin Lavin, U.S. Ambassabor to... Read More
Leadership Development for Success
In today's highly competitive world, there is a lot of... Read More
3 Aspects of Developing Leadership Skills
Everyone knows that great leaders are made, not born. However... Read More
The Leadership Strategy: An Unmined Comstock Lode of Results
During the Second World War, Winston Churchill had a framed... Read More
Leadership In The Zone!
"You do not merely want to be considered just the... Read More
Leadership
Webster's defines leadership as : "1. the office of position... Read More
Listening Like a Leader
Our studies of the most effective people in corporate America... Read More
The Goals of Leadership Coaching and Partnerships
Webster's Dictionary describes a "partner" as an ally or an... Read More
The Six Essential Leadership Attributes
Leadership is the foundation for all organizations, whether corporate, nonprofit... Read More
Leadership - Passion, Purpose, Profit - Its Not That Hard
Go to any educational institution, look at airport bookshelves, shopping... Read More
Act on Some of the Facts
Making any decision without having all of the information and... Read More
Premature Articulation
Ask anyone about what makes a good leader and they... Read More
The Essence of Leadership
What is more important, leadership or teamwork? Leadership or consensus... Read More
Introduction to the The Enneagram as a Leadership Tool
The Enneagram is a fascinating tool of nine orientations that... Read More
Value Driver Leadership
CHAPTER 1 ************ VALUEThose qualities regarded by a person or... Read More
Follow My Leader - To Effect Change, Leaders Must Walk the Talk!
A leader's roleIn any change project, a leader must wear... Read More
The Death of Potential
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Top 25 Leadership Quotations
Ponder what it takes to be a true leader with... Read More
Two Vital Abilities Any Leader Must Have
As a business owner, you are a leader whether you... Read More
Ask Yourself Whats In It For WE?
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working... Read More
Are You A Leader in the Chrysalis?
Let's get this straight at the outset?Leadership skills can be... Read More
Exceptional Leadership Inspires the Best Effort in Others
There is a steady stream being written and taught about... Read More
Would Socrates Be A Celebrity Today?
Last week, as I was standing in the checkout line... 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
The Synergy Effect
Have you ever considered that everything you want in life... Read More
Supervisor Training: Helpful Tips to Lead Your Pack
A new supervisor is hired to anchor a gardening project... Read More
Extraordinary People in Mediocre Times
My grandfather used to speak of the days when people... Read More
Beyond Authority: Debunking the Top 3 Leadership Myths
Have you noticed that across the business world people are... 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
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
Choose To Become An Encourager
"...I know that the only source of happiness is within... Read More
Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive
Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive President Jimmy Carter tells in... Read More
Peek Inside The Heads of Amazingly Successful Leaders
Would you like to know what really goes on inside... Read More
Miraculous Leadership
It was a time of turmoil. In November 1979, supporters... Read More
Elements of Timeless Leadership
Great leadership is timeless, always in vogue. The world has... Read More
Weakness, Struggle, Fear, Knowledge, Growth, Courage, Leader
Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most remarkable men in... Read More
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