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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- How to Create Easy Lead Follow-Up System to Manage Lead with CRM - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2017 from Steve ConwayWhen you are on a lookout for potential partners and clients, it is very natural whether it is attending a professional business conference or just going to an alumni meet, you end up receiving endless business cards or in better cases, connections on LinkedIn and Facebook. However, as your ...
Views: 43 - The Endless “Born or Made” Debate about Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from NetZealous LLC, DBA TrainHRLeadership, as we all know well, is the biggest factor in an organization. It is the most significant ingredient in an organization’s success or failure. An organization is known by its leadership ability, just as a nation, too, is known by it. Some organizations, like nations, have shown ...
Views: 68 - “Improve Your Listening Skills”…How Annoying! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIf you manage employees, work with customers or deal with the ups and downs of relationships…you must have heard “you are not listening" or "you are not hearing me.” I bet it does not feel good and it most likely makes you more defensive. Perhaps you read articles and received feedback about ...
Views: 76 - Your Prosperity Today can Become Your Adversity Tomorrow: A Case Study of Zimbabwe - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIt’s a sad fact that many people and nations once experienced a level of prosperity which is now a distant memory (or almost forgotten) because currently – they’ve fallen into a state of adversity and great misfortune. Evidence abounds everywhere, that prosperity can become adversity within the ...
Views: 73 - Inclusive Culture Requires Courage, Curiosity and Collaboration - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Pat Heydlauff“The best places to work are those that foster an inclusive culture – one where differences are celebrated and our people can be themselves and feel at home.” This was recently tweeted by Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, which comprises more than 400 companies. Branson ...
Views: 89 - How to Find a Spiritually Fulfilling Business Path - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2017 from Kalyna KapurWhen most people think of entrepreneurship, only a very few have spirituality in mind. On the base level, business is about dollars and sense first and foremost. However, more and more people are trying to inject some spirituality or higher purpose into their business. Business owners often feel ...
Views: 97(1 vote) - Best Careers for Natural Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Shae HollandThere is a fine line between a career and an occupation. An occupation is work that basically, as the word says, occupies your time and puts money in your pocket to pay the bills. A career, on the other hand, potentially requires greater focus and an eye on an ultimate vocational objective. Both ...
Views: 127 - Dumb 'Brules' in Business That Make Everyone Bananas - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Heidi PollardI get it. Companies need to have some rules, but ‘brules’, that’s what leaders need to question. Coined by Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley and author of The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, brules, otherwise known as ‘bullshit rules,’ is a term for limiting rules, largely unconscious, ...
Views: 99 - The Straight Shooter - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Yvette BethelWhen we think of a straight shooter we tend to think of persons who can be depended on to communicate the truth. While this is accurate, straight shooters come in many varieties. There are persons who use straight shooting to support members of their teams and others use it to destroy. Some ...
Views: 134 - Expand Your Leadership by Developing Others - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Yvette BethelOne of John Maxwell’s law of leadership is called the Law of the Lid. According to Maxwell, “Leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness.” In other words, the leader cannot surpass his or her own ability to lead. By extension, the skills of persons reporting to a leader ...
Views: 140 - ***The Path of Mastery – Article 4 - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Tom KingWe all know that we live in a time that is fast paced and things seem to be constantly changing. Today’s economy requires adaptability and the willingness to continuously learn and change course. Most young people entering the work-force do not expect to stay in one job with one company or ...
Views: 141 - ***The Path of Mastery – Article 3 - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Tom KingSome people really struggle with the task of defining their purpose and finding their vocational path. Not everyone has a sense of calling for one specific profession or has the clear sense of what they were born to do. Many times, these are people with multiple talents and interests who have ...
Views: 158 - Beware These Leadership Killers - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Robert CrutchfieldMost of the time when teaching leadership we teach from the perspective of what an effective leader should do. But what about from the perspective of what you should not do ? Or what about the things you should avoid not doing ? Hopefully not everything I a about to say is new to you as a ...
Views: 262 - New Employment Management Model - EDGE - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from Ravinder TulsianiOver seven years ago, I created this management model and have been using it ever since. The model ensures that employers attract and retain peak performers. It's direct, to the point and easy to adopt no matter what the organization size or budget. The employee management model is called - ...
Views: 236 - Building Your Online Corporate Training Strategy - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Ravinder TulsianiMore companies than ever, both small and large, are considering ways in which they can introduce eLearning in their bid to boost the skills of their employees. Many companies are opting for eLearning because, when implemented correctly, it allows employees to learn in their own time. If they ...
Views: 223 - Critical Thinking for Problem Solving - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Leon EdwardYou can be much surer of a gratifying result when you utilize critical thinking methods to fix issues in your individual or business life. Critical thinking assists you to discard biases, beliefs and predispositions and declarations that are tossed at us through media outlets and make sense of ...
Views: 429 - Charismatic & Transformational Leaders - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre you a charismatic leader or person? Not only leaders, politicians and famous people but fathers, mothers, spouses, partners, friends and our children can be charismatic or have charismatic traits. We know this because we are attracted to it. So, what attracts us to charismatic leaders ...
Views: 269 - How To Be A Good Leader - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2017 from Elaine PittmonLeadership can be defined basically as the ability to influence other humans to achieve whatever purposes positively. Many people think leaders born being leaders while others consider leaders become leaders. Perhaps all are right however on the basis of leadership we may find a set of behaviors ...
Views: 290 - 6 Tips to Help You be More Productive - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2017 from Jane HurstYour level of productivity can make or break your career. If you are not producing, you are not going to be effective at your job, and you are not going to have the rewarding career you always dreamt of having. Did you know that businesses lose millions of dollars each year due to distractions ...
Views: 325(2 votes) - Tips for Inexperienced Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Yvette BethelThese leaders are newly appointed to a leadership role because they have the qualifications and the results to match. The company sees potential in these individuals because they are technically sound, highly driven, and talented. Their employers have big plans for these new leaders. However, ...
Views: 318(1 vote) - ***The Path of Mastery – Article 1 - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Tom KingMastery is a beautiful thing when you witness it or experience it. If you learn to recognize and appreciate it, mastery may appear from anywhere. Mastery goes beyond competence; it is the combined force of expertise, focus, and inner power that exceeds normal expectations. For sports fans, ...
Views: 223 - Moving from Me to We - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Yvette BethelWhen I speak with leaders I tend to attune to their language in order to understand their orientation toward the team. Some leaders speak about themselves profusely, using the words “I” or “me” so often that it sounds like they the only person in the department. Sometimes these leaders refer ...
Views: 286 - 4 Habits That Make A Bad Leader - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangBeing a leader comes with a laundry list of associated traits. Everything from a sense of loyalty to a risktaking spirit to a family man attitude has been listed as a necessary requirement of leadership. But leadershp isn’t just about the characteristics you do have. It’s also the mistakes you ...
Views: 303 - Modeling as a Leader - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Yvette BethelTo sustain desired behaviors, it is important to model them. Modelling happens when a person consistently demonstrates behaviours that point to a particular value system. Whether the modelled behaviour is intentional or not, it gives permission to others to demonstrate actions that reflect a ...
Views: 312 - Multi-person Communication - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2017 from Yvette BethelCommunication can be a two-person sport. You meet someone, get to know her, then take the steps you need to keep the relationship alive and warm. With other introductions, you are delinquent allowing the would-be relationship to die a natural, disconnected death. The same is true in teams, when ...
Views: 228 - When everyone else thinks you’re crazy, you must be doing something right - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Art MurrayDid you know that the West Coast Offense in American football began as a mistake? In his book, “The Score Takes Care of Itself,” late NFL Hall of Fame Coach Bill Walsh recalls how a botched play led to a major change in how football teams run their offense. It goes back to a time when he was an ...
Views: 305 - Which Leadership Trait Is More Important? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Ronny PrasadOne of the world’s foremost leadership experts, Dr Marshall Goldsmith (who is like a virtual mentor to me) once said “Personal contact matters — and matters greatly”. When I was an Executive Coach, I came across many CEOs and MDs who were very emphatic on the personal touch. Regardless of ...
Views: 307 - Top Web Development Application Services Provider Company - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from iMOBDEV TechnologiesThe web application is a crucial part of the e-commerce business development in the daily routine. The role of the Web Application Development Service provider is main for delivering the best output of actual web application. To feel such an amazing approach with regarding of web application ...
Views: 309 - 9 Reasons why your company needs online reputation management - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Maqsood RahmanBeing mindful of what is being said about your company is extremely important. In a time where people are most reliant on reviews and what they see online it is imperative that your brand is in good standing. Managing your online reputation is a good way to dominate your brand against other and ...
Views: 870(4 votes) - Getting Involved: Is This Your Year To Step Up? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Ursula JorchIt’s a new year, which can mean new beginnings. I’d like to raise your awareness of a place where you can contribute, something I don’t hear talked about much. As entrepreneurs, we are all leaders. We have the opportunity to really change things, to make a difference in a positive and ...
Views: 257 - 17 Ways Working Parents can Inspire Children to Develop Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Olusegun 'Roti AdedokunMany working parents are leaders who try to happily balance a daily workload with ball games and family dinners. Many parents that occupy leadership positions soon discover how much influence they have over the minds of their growing kids. The kids of today are the leaders tomorrow and it ...
Views: 481 - Is it Time for Something New? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Yvette BethelAt certain times in our careers we need to make decisions about up-leveling our lives and careers. Some persons are loyal to their organizations, waiting for their supervisors to recognize their contributions and potential. They wait and wait, and sometimes they are rewarded with a promotion if ...
Views: 312 - Take the Leadership Quiz: 10 Ways to Know You’re a Good Leader - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Ursula JorchYou’re a leader. We all are. We all have the opportunity to lead and contribute. Your ability to contribute, to have impact is affected by your leadership skills, in a big way. Your leadership can even be transformational for other people. Take the leadership quiz, and see where you stand ...
Views: 379 - Six Ways to Gift Your Employees that Increase Fulfillment - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2016 from William SchiemannWell, the holiday season is upon us. Before you dole out a holiday bonus or send your assistant to fetch more knick-knacks, slogan-wear, or fruit baskets, you might think about what will be more meaningful to your employees. Based on our recent research, we learned that fulfillment was in short ...
Views: 415 - Tips On Creating And Leading Your Team Right - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Alice JonesBeing a leader of your own team is a great honor and a great responsibility. When you act alone and make your own decisions, that’s one thing; however, when you are a leader of a team, you have to encourage everyone to work hard and work as a part of your team. Even if you are a great leader by ...
Views: 393 - 5 Tips for Hiring the Perfect Web Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2016 from Stephanie FrascoOkay, this shouldn’t come as a shock, but if you’re a company without a website you’re missing a huge chunk of potential clients. When your customers are ready to make a purchase decision, that first place they look is Google. If your site doesn’t exist, or isn’t optimized to show up in Google’s ...
Views: 397 - ***Leadership in Times of Fear - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Tom KingIn 1933, in the midst of the great depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said these words during his inaugural address: I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of ...
Views: 377 - What You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Inventory Management - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyManaging inventory is extremely difficult for large companies with complex and tested systems, much less a smaller company that is just getting started. You might set up a program to keep track of the hundreds of pallets that go in and out of your business every day, but you are often not the ...
Views: 306 - Self Transformation Tips for Leaders - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2016 from Yvette BethelI have witnessed a number of leaders who have meaningfully transformed themselves and their leadership. In each case, the first step was the most difficult. This is because when these leaders were ready for deep transformation, it meant it was time to come face-to-face with the reality of who ...
Views: 458 - Bullet-Proof Limitless Leadership Creates High Performance Team Building That Delivers Exponential Results - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2016 from Tony DovaleIt's real leaders who develop High Impact & Limitless Leadership Effectiveness themselves, and on the levels below them. The Revolutionary Workplace - LIMITLESS LEADERSHIP The function of leadership is to create direction, cohesion, and fiercely focused action towards a planned, and agreed, ...
Views: 763 - Whatever Happened the Mindful Revolution? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Willie HortonIt is now almost three years since Time Magazine announced “The Mindful Revolution” with a cover story that heralded a new age of happiness and productivity for both corporate America and , naturally, the people who make up corporate America… or, perhaps, the so-called little people… those who ...
Views: 369 - Frustrated With Your Employees? Three Secrets To Boost Relationships and Productivity - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Bruce CadleOne of the challenges small business owners face is transitioning from being a Mom and Pop business or one-man-show, to managing a staff. We asked Julie Shipley, owner of The Soup Shop in Melbourne, Florida how she has grown from making soup in her home kitchen to managing a staff that ...
Views: 420 - Appreciation – the Catalyst to Performance - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIn my last newsletter, I shared with you a few of Jack Canfield’s Success Principles and today, I’d like to share one more: Practice Uncommon Appreciation. Jack Canfield shares, as you might have heard, before “employees are more motivated by appreciation, the feeling included in things, and ...
Views: 531 - Managing Meeting Meltdown - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Heidi PollardThis past week I have had a lot of discussions about meetings; in particular how much time we waste making meetings, attending meetings and travelling to meetings, how managers are always the ones calling meetings and how bad we are at running meetings. If you added up all the time people ...
Views: 318(2 votes) - 3 Techniques You Can Use Right Now to Improve Your Ability to Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2016 from W.T. & Pamela Hamilton3 Techniques You Can Use Right Now to Improve Your Ability to Succeed Most people struggle with reaching success. At times it seems that everything is working against us but the truth is, we are not working with success. There are tools and techniques that can greatly increase your ability ...
Views: 654(2 votes) - Harness the Power of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI had the opportunity last week to see Jack Canfield live and attend his A Day to Greatness seminar. For sure, you all know Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you read his book The Success Principles? The workshop covered a number of his success principles and I ...
Views: 0 - Harness the Power of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI had the opportunity last week to see Jack Canfield live and attend his A Day to Greatness seminar. For sure, you all know Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you read his book The Success Principles? The workshop covered a number of his success principles and I ...
Views: 437 - Mindful Life & Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comDo we really have the time to be “mindful” during our busy days at home and at work? What is mindfulness and what are the benefits? Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines mindfulness as: “the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, ...
Views: 297 - 7 Skills Every CS Rep Needs - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Stephanie FrascoCustomer service is a very, very demanding job that few people are cut out for. As a hiring manager or small business owner, even the best of training can’t turn a non-CS superstar into the customer service rep of your dreams. Hiring the best candidates from the start is the best move you can ...
Views: 435 - The Economics of Peace in The Middle East (from ‘The New Middle East’ by Shimon Peres) - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")https://peacepursuit.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/the-economics-of-peace-in-the-middle-east-from-the-new-middle-east-by-shimon-peres/ https://middleeastpeacepursuit.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/the-economics-of-peace-in-the-middle-east-from-the-new-middle-east-by-shimon-peres/ “Together, one ...
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