Leadership Articles

1). "He Hate Me": Turning Their Bad Attitude Into Your Great Leadership Results By : Brent Filson
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2). 10 Reasons Why Friendliness Is A Leadership Necessity By : Brent Filson
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3). 10 tips that can set you on the fast track of being “king” in the boss world By : paul wilson1
A boss is the head of an organization or department in a business. He or she as the case may be is the person in charge of effective functioning and responsible for instituting business plans. Donning the mantle of a great boss is a commitment for life. You need to reach out in every way. The cornerstones to becoming a great leader who people look up to and admire are: 1.
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4). 101 Powerful Ways To Inspire, Motivate And Energize Your Team By : Kurt Mortensen
Anytime you’re in a leadership position, you are faced with the question of how best to motivate those who work under you. There are countless philosophies and ideas out there, all claiming to be exactly what you need. The Foundation of Teambuilding The truth is, there is no one perfect answer. Moreover, what works at one time will not always work at another.
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5). 21st Century Leadership Empowers Leaders at Every Level By : Wayne Messick
Historically a new-hire moved from learning the required tasks of their particular job to eventually understanding the goals, strengths, and weaknesses of the business in an orderly way - often having as much to do with their getting older as with their getting better, smarter, or more capable.
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6). 5 Tips for Making a Great Impression! By : Dr. Karen Otazo
I have coached executives for more than 20 years. In working with successful leaders and professionals, I have found that making lasting impressions on the people you work with is pivotal to your advancement. Here are some tips to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. •Look the Part: “One of the easiest things you can do is look the part.
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7). 8 Steps to Effective Christian Leadership By : Sean Mize
1) Probably the most important thing you can do as a Christian leader is to clean up your act---if there is anything in your life, moral or ethical, which would not stand up to scrutiny if the entire world found out---you must eliminate it immediately. Do not give anyone an occasion to think that you are a hypocrite. 2) Be sure that every decision you make is honest and ethical.
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8). 8 Steps Towards Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed By : Deanna Mascle
An important part of success in life is the ability to lead. It is important that we not only be able to lead others but be willing to lead ourselves. No one succeeds in life by simply following others. Sometimes we simply must strike a bold new path for ourselves. Being a good leader is more than simply being at the forefront of the crowd. A leader must act.
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9). A Good Leader Knows The Team’s Colours By : Barbara White
Leadership can be a very challenging task. As leaders we don’t always get to choose who is on our team. In fact very often a leader inherits a team, of which most of the members have been there far longer than the leader, and may even know more about the work than the leader. Whatever the situation, one of the responsibilities of a leader is to motivate the team to all work together towards the common goal.
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10). A Key Element In Public Speaking: Timing Pauses By : James Masterson
Timing is essential when speaking in public. The cliché: It is not what you say but more on how you say it, applies so much to public speaking. Where you put your pauses during your presentation is one of the important aspects of maintaining an audience that is free from drowsing off. Couple this with humor and you are definitely on a roll. Timing is the element involved during reactions that are spontaneous especially on developments during your delivery that are unexpectedly expected.
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11). A Leader Should Be Willing To Take Responsibilities By : Ron Philipps
Who would forget the ever-famous line of Peter Parker’s grandfather, “With great power comes great responsibility.” The society expects Spiderman, a comic book, TV, and movie superhero, to be responsible for saving his town, or even the world, in some instances, from evil because he has super powers. From all the episodes he appeared in, he never let us down.
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12). A Leadership Secret: Appreciating The Difficult People By : Brent Filson
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13). A Leadership Secret: Replace Goals With Processes Using The Shared Dream By : Brent Filson
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14). A Monster Of A Leadership Challenge: The Creature That Ate Your Career By : Brent Filson
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15). A Powerful Leadership Tool: Delighting In The People You Lead By : Brent Filson
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16). A Vital Leadership Question: "What Does Our Organization REALLY Reward?" By : Brent Filson
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17). A Whack Up ‘long Side The Head Of Human Resources: The Leadership Obligation By : Brent Filson
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18). Abe Lincoln: An Extraordinary Leader By : Sean North
Perhaps noted as one of the greatest United States presidents of all time, Abraham Lincoln’s early life may not have reflected his potential greatness. He failed in business. He lost election to the state legislature, Speaker of the House, nomination for Congress, appointment of land officer, U.S. Senate twice and nomination for Vice President. After those eight major failures, Lincoln was elected President of the United States.
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19). Act on Some of the Facts By : Sean North
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 his classes had been altered, which switched exam dates. He was also notified of these changes after the semester’s grace period.
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20). An Effective Style To Use In Public Speaking: Audience Participation By : James Masterson
An effective public speaker should be able to utilize devices that will be able to capture the attention of the audience. One effective means for them to give you that much needed interest is this: get them to go on stage. Make them participate. When someone is on stage and he or she happens to be a member of the audience, the rest will almost always stay attentive.
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21). Anatomy of An Inspired Action By : Carolyn Wilson-Elliott
In a staff meeting, Martha described all the obstacles and setbacks her team had encountered while starting a new project. She was frustrated and tired. Her energy was low. Soon, everyone in the room was tense, shooting down ideas and suggestions, frustrated by our own inability to find a creative solution to the stalled project. My first instinct was to try and shift the energy of the group from dissonance to cooperation.
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22). Are You a Leader or a Slacker? By : John Di Lemme
Do you claim to be a Leader in your business or your field of expertise? I have noticed that many people claim to be Leaders, but I consider them Slackers instead. A Slacker is someone that basically likes to give instruction or direction, but takes no action on advancing themselves or their business. Does this describe you, your up-line or someone else on your Mastermind Team? Here are some clues that might help you out.
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23). Are You A Victim Of Vagueness Or A Champion Of Clarity? By :
It is estimated that our brains receive information through our senses that result in some four billion neuron impulses per second. Of these four billion pieces of information we are only consciously aware of about 2,000. That’s only 0.00005%. It’s happening to you right now. I bet, until I mention it now, that you were not aware of the feel of your clothes on your skin.
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24). Ask Don't Tell Leadership - How Do I Create Accountability As A Leader? By : Gary B Cohen
Dear Coach, Question: I own and run a company, but my leadership skills are sometimes lacking. My Senior Team refers to me as “Mr. Softy,” because I fail to discipline those who breach company policies. I am having particular difficulty with my VP of Sales. While he does bring in new accounts, he consistently enters them incorrectly and causes all sorts of problems for production staff.
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25). Ask Don't Tell Leadership - What If I Lose Control Of My Staff As A Leader? By : Gary B Cohen
Question: I am a sales manager for a business services firm in Minneapolis. I am responsible for all new business revenue for my company and I have 5 sales people that work for me. Of the 5 sales people only one is a star performer. The issue I am having is he breaks all the rules and creates really bad relationships with all the other people in the company.
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