Leadership In The Zone!
"You do not merely want to be considered just the best of the best. You want to be considered the only one who does what you do." - Jerry GarciaWhat is the leadership zone?For purposes of this article, think of "The Zone" as an emotion you feel when you are... Read More
Helping Others Develop Their Potential
Most of us find ourselves in a position to help others achieve more of their potential than we realize. Sure, as leaders, supervisors, and parents we can see ourselves in that position; but the fact is that all of us are uniquely qualified to help at least one other person... 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
Dont be Afraid to Lead!
In most aspects of human activity, the pendulum of fashion swings back and forth between extremes, passing briefly through the point of balance on every swing.For a while, we were told leadership was all about setting clear objectives and holding people accountable. Then the pendulum swung away to focus on... Read More
Chris Top 7 Favorite Leadership Books
1. The West Point Way of Leadership.GREAT book by a man who taught leadership at West Point for 20 years.2. Developing the Leader Within You.All around book. Follow-up book is Developing the Leaders Around You.3. Lincoln On Leadership.Looks at the Life of Honest Abe and the lessons of leadership he... 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
Five Things Smart Leaders Do to Lower The Barriers To Change
Smart leaders understand that they don't "make" a change happen. They recognize that the people in their organization do the work, change behaviors, and, ultimately, make the change happen. They understand that their role is to make the change meaningful and easier to accept. Smart leaders facilitate change.Let's look at... Read More
From Failure To Victory; The Cats Out Of The Bag!
Did you ever think that all of the great heroes we read about may not have been particularly great men in and of themselves? They may not have been born with any great skills, talents or abilities. But, each of them did have one special quality that we would all... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 3, Drifting From the Topic
Although new ideas lead to creative solutions, they can be a challenge when they interrupt or distract the work on an issue.Approach 1: Question the relationship to topicWhen new ideas seem inappropriate, say:"That's an interesting point (or question). And how does it relate to our topic?""Excuse me. We started talking... Read More
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
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The Six Essential Leadership Attributes
Leadership is the foundation for all organizations, whether corporate, nonprofit... Read More
Getting Things Done, Without the Sweat!
How do you get your people on your side? And... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 6, Deadlocked Discussions
Although a meeting is a vehicle for resolving differences, it... Read More
Leadership - Passion, Purpose, Profit - Its Not That Hard
Go to any educational institution, look at airport bookshelves, shopping... Read More
Building Future Leaders
As a whole we spend a lot of time filling... Read More
What Every Manager Should Know About How to See the Talents of Effective Leaders
An organization of any size, from the family to the... Read More
Teen View of Leadership From Around the World
It has been stated that the world of tomorrow will... Read More
Helping Others Develop Their Potential
Most of us find ourselves in a position to help... Read More
Coaching a Leader
One of my favorite memories growing up as a child... Read More
Partnership: Choose It or Lose It
Charlotte decides to do good. Charlotte is a highly motivated... Read More
The Tao of Leadership
There can be no doubt that the ancient author of... Read More
Reveal the Leader Within
A Leader is not a certain type of person or... Read More
Leadership Is Action?Not Position!
People respond to good leadership! Period! It is in all... Read More
Shades of Grey: Government, Religion, & People
Some think that everything is black and white. I'm beginning... Read More
From Failure To Victory; The Cats Out Of The Bag!
Did you ever think that all of the great heroes... Read More
Seven Personal Characteristics Of A Good Leader
How often have you heard the comment, "He or she... Read More
A Blueprint for Leadership - How to Be a Better Leader
If you were to build a house, you would begin... Read More
Leadership Development and Jumping Out of Airships
A German silent film melodrama depicts an airship bombing London... Read More
Women in Leadership - How to Get Promoted
It is often much harder for women to get promoted... 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
Leadership for the Successful Entrepreneur!
Why talk about leadership?"Leadership is important whether you a leader... Read More
All You Really Want Is Feeling Good
If I asked you what your goal in life is,... Read More
Having Fun In Leadership
"Don't measure your life by your goals, but rather by... Read More
Choose Your Best Life: Where Are Your Choices Leading You?
According to the dictionary choice means "to select freely after... Read More
How to Become a Great Leader & Improve Your Leadership Skills
A great leader is able to inspire his/her workers to... Read More
Elements of Timeless Leadership
Great leadership is timeless, always in vogue. The world has... Read More
Extraordinary People in Mediocre Times
My grandfather used to speak of the days when people... Read More
The Greatest Leaders Are Often The Worst Leaders
It's a common occurrence, a CEO leads a company to... Read More
Three Growth Guidelines from Stephen Covey
I have been looking for answers to what it takes... 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
Quality Leadership
The Lakota tribe of Native Americans has no word in... Read More
The Challenge to Lead
The topic of leadership has been and continues to be... Read More
10 Attributes of Effective Strategic Leaders!
Did you know that people who lead strategically resemble fine-tuned... Read More
BIG-3 Leadership!
"Do what you do so well that they will want... Read More
From Failure To Victory; The Cats Out Of The Bag!
Did you ever think that all of the great heroes... 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
3 Es For Leaders - Engage, Empower, Encourage!
"Enflamed with the study of learning and the admiration of... Read More
What Makes A Good Leader? Ask Uncle Sam
What do the major generals who are leading the war... Read More
What Kind of Leader Are You?
You are a leader if someone is following you. This... Read More
Heres The REAL Reason Bush Won: The Dark Night Of The Leadership Soul
George Bush won the election because he was finally able... Read More
Leadership and Followership in a Team Setting
Many solopreneurs work in a team environment either with their... Read More
5 Human Capital Asset Enrichment Strategies for Leaders!
Here's a really simple way to think about the ins... Read More
You Make The Difference
What do you think makes your company successful? Your newest... Read More
Wanted: A Dictionary-Perfect Leader
Answers are often before our very eyes or in front... Read More
What Every Manager Should Know About How to See the Talents of Effective Leaders
An organization of any size, from the family to the... 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
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 Code of the Conference Leader
Are your meetings generally a waste of time? Do you... Read More
Building Teams and Teamwork
A tight knit team is a group of competent individuals... Read More
Peek Inside The Heads of Amazingly Successful Leaders
Would you like to know what really goes on inside... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 7, Personal Attacks
Personal attacks hurt people, mar communication, and end creativity. If... Read More
Choose To Become An Encourager
"...I know that the only source of happiness is within... Read More
Are You a Good Manager or a Great Leader?
Your word is your truth - Know that when you... Read More
Top 25 Leadership Quotations
Ponder what it takes to be a true leader with... Read More
Common Mistakes Extraordinary Leaders Dont Make
When people make a decision (either consciously or unconsciously) to... Read More
Chris Top 7 Favorite Leadership Books
1. The West Point Way of Leadership.GREAT book by a... Read More
Leadership For Deep Results: Without Them Are You Wasting Your Leadership And Your Life? (Part One)
I've challenged all leaders I have worked with during the... Read More
Why Not Lead With Emotions?
Studies have shown that companies that have acquired competencies to... Read More
Transformational Leadership
"What is leadership?" When this question is asked most of... Read More
Communication Skills & Leadership - Organizational Communications Processes in Leadership Activity
"Sooth 't were a pleasant life to lead, With nothing... Read More
3 Cs Leaders Must Communicate!
"Of every noble work the silent part is best, Of... Read More
Five Steps Towards Greater Self Confidence
We watch the star athlete calmly make the final shot,... Read More
In Leadership, The Eight Ways Of Right Action (Part 1)
The ancient Greeks had a saying: "When Aschines speaks, the... Read More
Leadership for the Successful Entrepreneur!
Why talk about leadership?"Leadership is important whether you a leader... Read More
Getting Things Done, Without the Sweat!
How do you get your people on your side? And... Read More
Steps to Becoming a Good Leader
STEPS TO BECOMING A GOOD LEADER: 1. Develop a master... Read More
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