What We Can Learn From J. Paul Getty
J. Paul Getty planned to enter the U.S. Diplomatic Service, but, when he got out of college, the Oklahoma oil boom caught his attention. Since his father had already prospered in the oil business, he was irresistibly attracted to the prospects of wildcatting, and he decided to postpone his diplomatic... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 5, Dominant Participants
While dominant participants contribute significantly to the success of a meeting, they can also overwhelm, intimidate, and exclude others. Thus, you want to control their energy without losing their support.Approach 1: Ask others to contributeAsking quiet participants to contribute indirectly moderates the more dominant participants. Say:"Before we continue, I want... Read More
Fighting the Gravitational Pull of Positional Leadership
A little on leadership?Many people enter the leadership world through a position and a title, but we must understand that just owning a title doesn't make you a leader. Being a leader is about influence. Your ability to lead resides in your ability to influence others around you to accomplish... 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
The Three Essential Attributes of a Leader: (Part 2) Bringing Others to the Vision
We need to engage our listeners and transform them into excited, willing and committed supporters of the vision - for the duration of delivery!Logic, our intellect, doesn't know how to do this. It knows how to present the facts. Facts are important but they don't excite others, or attract them.Our... Read More
Benefits of Leadership Skill Training
DESCRIPTION CMOE's Leadership Skill Training addresses a wide range of leadership development topics, based on the needs of the audience and scope of delivery. Leadership Skill Training for new leaders might be targeted to help them make the transition from individual contributor to effective leader. For more experienced or advanced... Read More
What Kind of Leader Are You?
You are a leader if someone is following you. This could be as simple as one person watching you and following your example and encouragement, to being a leader in your home, your community, your workplace or even your nation. Leadership can take many forms, but typically it often involves... 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 introspective view of ourselves. We must do a check-up from the neck up. We must be certain that the thoughts and attitudes we hold are in alignment with the role we perform.Check Your VisionAs a leader you need to have... Read More
To be, or Not to be (Average)?
When is hate OK? When it's the feeling you have toward average. Let me make this point clearly and without reservation. I hate average!What is average? My dictionary describes it as being about midway between extremes. Being not out of the ordinary. Common. You know, "Average". To me average is... Read More
Would Socrates Be A Celebrity Today?
Last week, as I was standing in the checkout line of my local grocery store, I found myself staring at the dozen or so magazines on display. As I gazed upon the various photos and headlines praising or trashing the celebrity du jour, I got to thinking.What kind of celebrity... Read More
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Coaching a Leader
One of my favorite memories growing up as a child... Read More
Mentors and Coaches: How to Be A Great Mentor
Though out your career you may be asked to become... Read More
Leadership, Self-Development, and the Committment to Growth
There is a common phrase that says: "You can't teach... Read More
Sometimes Leaders Need to Get the Boot
Today I stood up to a guy right in front... Read More
Take the Road Less Traveled
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took... Read More
Business Leadership: How Much is in Your Credibility Bank Account?
Business leaders have more than a title on their doors.... 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
You Make The Difference
What do you think makes your company successful? Your newest... Read More
The Synergy Effect
Have you ever considered that everything you want in life... Read More
The Essence of Leadership
What is more important, leadership or teamwork? Leadership or consensus... Read More
3 Aspects of Developing Leadership Skills
Everyone knows that great leaders are made, not born. However... Read More
F2 Leadership
People don't leave jobs; they leave bosses. -- AnonymousCongratulations. You're... Read More
Leadership: 9 Universal Laws
1. The Law of Authoritarian StyleAuthoritarian leaders lead by control... Read More
Ten Qualities Of A Great Leader - Plus 1
Great Leaders are optimists first and foremost. Their tendency is... Read More
Stepping Into Leadership and Being The Source Of Your Success
Why is it that we often wait until we have... Read More
Ask Yourself Whats In It For WE?
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working... Read More
What Does Exceptional Business Success Require of Us?
To excel in business we need conscious command of all... Read More
3 Cs Leaders Must Communicate!
"Of every noble work the silent part is best, Of... Read More
To be, or Not to be (Average)?
When is hate OK? When it's the feeling you have... Read More
Real Charisma, Clinton Style
What exactly is Charisma? Most would agree that it is... Read More
Leadership Challenges: The Walls In Our Lives
We have all experienced walls or challenges in our work... Read More
Make the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships
Mentoring is one of the best ways to learn, to... Read More
Leadership and Power - Being the Boss Doesnt Guarantee Either of Them
Some people mistakenly associate supervisory positions, or seats of power,... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 4, Quiet Participants
There are many reasons why someone would decline to participate... Read More
Leadership Lessons from Pope John Paul II
"Heroes are rebels with a cause. Rebels because they challenge... Read More
Benefits of Leadership Skill Training
DESCRIPTION CMOE's Leadership Skill Training addresses a wide range of... Read More
Reveal the Leader Within
A Leader is not a certain type of person or... Read More
Leadership Tips From My Dad
Lee (L.B.) Weiss (Sept. 21/25 ? April 30/82)My dad has... Read More
Learn How to Lead People
"Who rules or guides or inspires others"Having excellent guide skills... Read More
Weakness, Struggle, Fear, Knowledge, Growth, Courage, Leader
Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most remarkable men in... Read More
Leadership Skills and Ability
What is true Leadership.Is leadership something we are born with... Read More
Celebrating Successes: The Power Of Compliments
Years ago, when I was new in management circles, a... Read More
In Leadership, Identifying Dreams That Lead To Great Results
History teaches that when people needed to do great things,... Read More
Beyond Authority: Debunking the Top 3 Leadership Myths
Have you noticed that across the business world people are... Read More
7 Awesome Leadership Power Generators!
7 Awe-Inspiring Leadership Power-Generating Strategies!Here's a really simple way you... Read More
On Being A Born Leader
"Leaders are born, not made." Right? Let me ask you... 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
Choose Your Best Life: Where Are Your Choices Leading You?
According to the dictionary choice means "to select freely after... 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
5 Human Capital Asset Enrichment Strategies for Leaders!
Here's a really simple way to think about the ins... Read More
Stepping Into Leadership and Being The Source Of Your Success
Why is it that we often wait until we have... Read More
Reinventing Failure: Designing Success
I am fascinated by problems. I like to think of... Read More
Leadership and Followership in a Team Setting
Many solopreneurs work in a team environment either with their... 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
Wisdom From The Rock
He grew up in Brooklyn, the son of an ex-con... Read More
The Incandescence Of The Human Spirit
There lives within every individual a power, an energy, an... Read More
Get Angry And Then Get Results
Leadership is not about winning a popularity contest, it's about... Read More
Boy Scouts of America and Leadership Coaching
The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness talks with Dennis... Read More
3 Cs Leaders Must Communicate!
"Of every noble work the silent part is best, Of... Read More
The Compassion Paradox
Effective leaders are comfortable with paradox. They can call on... Read More
The Leader Within
Each and every one of you has hidden deep inside... Read More
Leadership Challenges: The Walls In Our Lives
We have all experienced walls or challenges in our work... Read More
F2 Leadership
People don't leave jobs; they leave bosses. -- AnonymousCongratulations. You're... 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
Get What You Want - Negotiating Skills for the Timid!
OK, I know this title sounds self-serving and hard nosed,... Read More
Leadership Training: The Bit They Didn?t Tell You About Changing!
A willingness to change first is one of the major... 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
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 Seven Mistakes to Avoid when Organising Your Student Leadership Program
How do you measure the success of a training or... Read More
Three Factors Of Leadership Motivation
Leaders do nothing more important than get results. But you... Read More
In Leadership, Identifying Dreams That Lead To Great Results
History teaches that when people needed to do great things,... Read More
The Flexible Leadership Workshop
The Leadership ChallengeLeaders in today's society are faced with an... Read More
Common Mistakes Extraordinary Leaders Dont Make
When people make a decision (either consciously or unconsciously) to... Read More
Unleash It!
On airplanes, in restaurants, in the newspaper and on television,... Read More
UNCLOS III Process model
The United Nations Conference on Law of the Sea was... Read More
Leadership Like Water-Water Canoeing
Although world business is undergoing historic changes, the prevailing view... Read More
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