Give Your Valentine A Very Special Gift - Empowerment
Delegating is a commonly misunderstood concept. Delegating is not about dumping problems or chores you dislike doing onto the shoulders of others, it is an invaluable tool for "motivating and training your team to realize their full potential." (Blair)What an awesome power we each hold. We have the ability to... Read More
Act on Some of the Facts
Making any decision without having all of the information and facts beforehand can be very tough. I spoke with a young man recently and he told me that some of his professors had changed the rules on him in the administration of his classes. The syllabuses of a couple of... Read More
Having Fun In Leadership
"Don't measure your life by your goals, but rather by what you are DOING to achieve them." ?UnknownOne of the biggest mistakes leaders make is getting so wrapped up in achieving results, they forget to ensure that people are having fun along the way.Indeed, having fun is a key ingredient... Read More
Develop a We Focus And Not a Me Focus
"There's only one thing more contagious than a good attitude ? and that's a bad attitude?Most bad attitudes are the result of selfishness." -John Maxwell ? The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork"A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle." - Benjamin FranklinGreat leaders know how to focus... Read More
Leadership Activity: How Leadership Agenda, Strategy, and Behaviors Shape Your Success!
"Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle." - Marcus AureliusThe slightest leadership activity creates occasions for growth, progress and well-being - that's why effective... Read More
Unleash It!
On airplanes, in restaurants, in the newspaper and on television, I often hear people saying their businesses are not growing to their satisfaction or that they are not reaching their objectives. The explanations that follow consist of reasons like: ? It's the economy? Our customers don't get it? I don't... Read More
Leadership and Power - Being the Boss Doesnt Guarantee Either of Them
Some people mistakenly associate supervisory positions, or seats of power, with leadership. They presume that these two things are synonymous. While this may be the case sometimes, leadership and power are wholly separate. In reality, the boss may not have all of the power, and in fact, may not be... Read More
Charismatic Leadership
What motivates people to work and to achieve? What circumstances create an environment in which some people achieve and others do not? Does motivation come from within or does it come from others - from leaders or managers? Can you motivate the un-motivated? Does it have to involve money? Why... Read More
The Code of the Conference Leader
Are your meetings generally a waste of time? Do you have trouble getting commitment on the decisions made? The following information is based on "Conference Leadership", an atypical Marine Corps publication that is no longer available to the public (as it has been incorporated into a sensitive and restricted document.)The... Read More
Exceptional Leadership Inspires the Best Effort in Others
There is a steady stream being written and taught about leadership these days. There are tips about leadership, courses about leadership, books, retreats, and continuing education ? all focused on leadership. While all of this material is useful and can certainly enhance one's leadership knowledge, for the most part it... Read More
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Embracing Adversity for Achievement
"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll... Read More
Are You a Leader or a Manager?
President Ike Eisenhower once demonstrated the difference between leadership and... Read More
Abe Lincoln: An Extraordinary Leader
Perhaps noted as one of the greatest United States presidents... Read More
Ask Yourself Whats In It For WE?
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working... Read More
Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 3, Drifting From the Topic
Although new ideas lead to creative solutions, they can be... Read More
Leadership and Followership in a Team Setting
Many solopreneurs work in a team environment either with their... Read More
Dont be Afraid to Lead!
In most aspects of human activity, the pendulum of fashion... Read More
Character Traits of Extraordinary Leaders
When people make a decision (either consciously or unconsciously) to... 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
Leader is Not a Title
There is a steady flow of information in the form... Read More
Common Mistakes Extraordinary Leaders Dont Make
When people make a decision (either consciously or unconsciously) to... Read More
Leaders Click It? Into Gear!
"Click It" Into Gear!Ever wonder how two people can be... Read More
Trust - The Most Vital Component in Leadership
"Trust is the emotional glue that binds followers and... Read More
Extraordinary People in Mediocre Times
My grandfather used to speak of the days when people... Read More
You Make The Difference
What do you think makes your company successful? Your newest... Read More
Ten Characteristics of Leadership
Many people are interested in the characteristics of a great... Read More
Value Driver Leadership
CHAPTER 1 ************ VALUEThose qualities regarded by a person or... Read More
Wanted: A Dictionary-Perfect Leader
Answers are often before our very eyes or in front... Read More
Get What You Want - Negotiating Skills for the Timid!
OK, I know this title sounds self-serving and hard nosed,... Read More
Lead People...Manage Things
Master The Five Key Facets of High Performance LeadershipMany people... Read More
Stepping Into Leadership and Being The Source Of Your Success
Why is it that we often wait until we have... Read More
Weakness, Struggle, Fear, Knowledge, Growth, Courage, Leader
Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most remarkable men in... Read More
Top Skills Of Extraordinary Leaders
1. Good Communicator. Extraordinary Leaders are those who can take... Read More
Leadership for the Successful Entrepreneur!
Why talk about leadership?"Leadership is important whether you a leader... Read More
E=MC - Is It In Me?
How many times have you seen the E = MC2... 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
Shades of Grey: Government, Religion, & People
Some think that everything is black and white. I'm beginning... Read More
A Winning Choice for Leadership!
"The only way to enjoy anything in this life, is... Read More
A Call to Men to Live a Strenuous Life!
Any man would be justly proud to claim even a... Read More
Communication Skills & Leadership - Organizational Communications Processes in Leadership Activity
"Sooth 't were a pleasant life to lead, With nothing... Read More
In Leadership, Identifying Dreams That Lead To Great Results
History teaches that when people needed to do great things,... Read More
Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain!
As the 'Great And Powerful Oz' once said to Dorothy,... Read More
Evil, Hostile Grumpy Listeners? Think Again
I hated Kyle Sisk*. A notorious bully, Kyle punctuated my... Read More
Seven Personal Characteristics Of A Good Leader
How often have you heard the comment, "He or she... Read More
Leadership Success and its Greatest Barrier: the Law of Administrivia
Years ago, a very wise, and often cynical boss of... Read More
Learn How to Lead People
"Who rules or guides or inspires others"Having excellent guide skills... Read More
Career Advice for Business Leaders: Empowering Others
Many potential leaders in business sabotage themselves and their organizations... Read More
The Three Essential Attributes of a Leader: The Demonstrated Abilities
Leaders need to:1. Have a vision to which they are... Read More
The Defining Moment: The Straw That Stirs The Drink Of Motivational Leadership (Part One)
Decades ago, as a rifle platoon commander in the Marines,... Read More
3 Ds For Leadership Action... Dedicate, Direct, Dialogue!
"...And winged hope, with heart of fire, To gain the... Read More
Abe Lincoln: An Extraordinary Leader
Perhaps noted as one of the greatest United States presidents... Read More
Leadership and Followership in a Team Setting
Many solopreneurs work in a team environment either with their... Read More
Transformational Leadership
"What is leadership?" When this question is asked most of... Read More
Being an Extraordinary Leader Through Tough and Challenging Times
Tough and challenging times will surely come. That is a... Read More
Evil, Hostile Grumpy Listeners? Think Again
I hated Kyle Sisk*. A notorious bully, Kyle punctuated my... Read More
BIG-3 Leadership!
"Do what you do so well that they will want... Read More
C4 Leadership: Taking Your Leadership (and your Life) from Good...To Explosive!
Chances are if you're interested in this post, you're looking... Read More
Having Fun In Leadership
"Don't measure your life by your goals, but rather by... 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 Happy Jar
I just delivered a free speech. I am a great... Read More
Leadership Activity: How Leadership Agenda, Strategy, and Behaviors Shape Your Success!
"Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether... Read More
Leaders Click It? Into Gear!
"Click It" Into Gear!Ever wonder how two people can be... Read More
Exceptional Leadership Inspires the Best Effort in Others
There is a steady stream being written and taught about... Read More
7 Excellent Ways To Improve Your Leadership Skills!
Did you know that there are 7 really effective yet... Read More
The Synergy Effect
Have you ever considered that everything you want in life... Read More
Real Charisma, Clinton Style
What exactly is Charisma? Most would agree that it is... Read More
Coaching a Leader
One of my favorite memories growing up as a child... Read More
Effective Leaders are (#3) Communicative
LISTEN, WRITE, AND ARTICULATE EFFECTIVELY: Leadership positions require effective communication... Read More
Leadership Training Seminar - What Makes A Great Leader?
At one point or another, we have all been either... Read More
Miraculous Leadership
It was a time of turmoil. In November 1979, supporters... Read More
Choose Your Best Life: Where Are Your Choices Leading You?
According to the dictionary choice means "to select freely after... Read More
Leadership Skills and Ability
What is true Leadership.Is leadership something we are born with... 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
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
Take the Road Less Traveled
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took... Read More
The Leader Within
Each and every one of you has hidden deep inside... Read More
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