Leadership Articles

1). Paddles, Portages And Pings On Leadership By : Kerri Salls
After 3 long days of a very intensive workshop in Toronto, a group of us decided to go canoeing for a day, up in Barre, Ontario (an hour north of Toronto) on the Nottawasaga River. It was a warm day, the water was warm, and no one else was on this pristine flat-water river winding through a protected swamp. We had idyllic moments out of time, we had mishaps and laughs, and we had the slogs of carrying canoes and gear (called a portage) around logjams in the river more than a few times, as well the insufferable companionship of mosquitoes.
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2). Factors That Cause Public Speaking Anxiety By : James Masterson
In a survey done by Dr. Laurie Rozakis, author of Idiots Guide to Public Speaking, it was found that many people are scared to speak before a group. It is the number one fear among Americans, "--and the number 6 is fear of death," according to Dr. Rozakis. Even the most experienced speaker gets anxious when speaking in public. However, this fear can be controlled so that you can put your fear to your advantage.
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3). Effective Public Speaking Tips For Beginners By : James Masterson
People have praised and respected over the centuries those who could speak well in front of a crowd. The audience is oftentimes left in awe at how these leaders express themselves well and eventually convinced them a great deal. Knowing how to speak well before a crowd is the best drawer of attention to a candidate leader. Facing a crowd can be a serious jittery experience for some but for others, they found it fun and exciting to express themselves.
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4). Only a Passing Glance By : Henryrmsy
What is Faith? Faith is believing in something. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, concept or idea. It is the mental acceptance of the truth or actuality of something. In its positive aspect, it is a belief in the favorable outcome of anything undertaken. There are two kinds of faith. The first is a faith that is predicated on truth, and can be proven by experiment.
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5). In Leadership, Dreams Are The Stuff That Great Results Are Made Of By : Brent Filson
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6). Team Building: Developing A Team To Rely On By : Sandy Baker
Team building is very important when it comes to managing people. People are simply more willing to work together, when the atmosphere encourages it. For many organizations this is quite necessary for the business to run well. When everyone gets along, things just go better. They provide better service to the customer. They work together to deliver satisfaction with smiles.
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7). Your Experience + The Leadership Talk = Great Leadership By : Brent Filson
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8). Leadership Is Action... Not Position By : Willie Jones
People respond to good leadership! Period! It is in all aspects of our lives, not just business. A mother is a leader in her home; a son may be leader of a team sport or a daughter the leader of the debate team. A group relies on the person in charge to actually lead them to success. A true leader is highly ethical, honest and respected. In our society we have leaders and followers.
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9). Make The Elephant Jump -- Leading With A Kind Heart By : Brent Filson
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10). Be A Leader Not A Follower By : blueboy
Most people in life are happy to follow the lead of other people, to sit on the fence in a debate or have the attitude of hiding at the back of the class. The most successful people are leaders and make things happen for themselves by taking a positive attitude and through working very hard to reach their goals. We are all able to become leaders and this article may help you to achieve this status.
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11). Get Out Of The Communication Stone Age: Give Leadership Talks By : Brent Filson
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12). Leadership & Teamwork By : Kim Olver
Strong, positive teamwork is defined by a leader who has a vision and the ability to inspire his or her team to work toward the realization of that vision. The leader is not threatened in the least by the expertise and diversity of his or her team. Rather, a good team leader engages his or her teammates in a discussion about what quality looks like, what is needed to perform and complete the job, and empowers the team members to always strive for quality improvement.
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13). To Reach Your Potential, Think In Terms Of Improvement By : Kerri Salls
Based on John Maxwell's The Success Journey. Here are 10 Principles to becoming a dedicated self- developer. I'll be reflecting on this as I take a break this week. 1. Chose a Life of Growth -- When you sincerely dedicate yourself to continual growth, you keep moving forward. As soon as you think you can coast or rest or just maintain what you have already achieved, that is when you start sliding backwards.
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14). Narcissistic Leaders By : Sam Vaknin
"It was precisely that evening in Lodi that I cam to believe in myself as an unusual person and became consumed with the ambition to do the great things that until then had been but a fantasy." (Napoleon Bonaparte, "Thoughts") "They may all e called Heroes, in as much as they have derived their purposes and their vocation not from the calm regular.

15). The REAL International Gold Standard: The Leadership Talk By : Brent Filson
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16). Leadership: Is It For You? By : Noel Matthew
Leadership is something that is fundamentally part of a society. It is necessary in any good society that someone stands up and takes charge. Leadership is essential, we know that, but does that mean everyone out there is a leader? The fact of the matter is that some individuals are not made to be leaders. They are followers. And just as important in society as leaders are followers.
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17). Delivering A Speech? Maintain Eye Contact By : James Masterson
Body language is very important when delivering a speech. Have you ever seen our great leaders fidget or make unnecessary movements while addressing the nation? Since you are the center of attention while making the presentation, you should mind every move that you make so as not to bore or distract the people listening to your speech. So you already have a speech prepared, you know the topic well and you are now standing in front of the audience.
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18). The Pygmalion Effect By : Eric Garner
A team does as well as you and the team think they can. This idea is known as “the self-fulfilling prophecy”. When you believe the team will perform well, in some strange, magical way they do. And similarly, when you believe they won’t perform well, they don’t. There is enough experimental data to suggest that the self-fulfilling prophecy is true.
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19). What Kind of Leader are You? By : Barbara White
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 managing people- one of the most difficult of all tasks. It means coordinating and motivating the actions of others to achieve a common goal.
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20). Ask Don't Tell Leadership: Why Do I Need A Business Plan? By : Gary B Cohen
Why you need a business plan!!! Q: In last week’s column, you gave advice about starting a business, and you kept preaching about writing a business plan. I own a business, I don’t have a plan, and I’m doing just fine. What’s the big deal? A: How do you know your business is doing “fine” if you do not have a business plan? This is like a runner stating that he is “fast” when asked his running pace.
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21). Who Determines Your True Worth? By : Super Star
Some say your JOB because they pay you a salary or hourly wage and offer (or do not offer) benefits, perks, etc. Some say the vehicle you drive, the house you live in, the neighborhood you live, your friends, your clothes, where you hang out, and on and on. You have natural talents or skills, those that seem to be inherent within you. Getting along with people easily, being able to logically figure things out, ability to focus and stay focused, being organized, making things happen, etc.
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22). Three Factors Of Leadership Motivation By : Brent Filson
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23). Vision: How Leaders See The Invisible By : Eric Garner
The one thing that distinguishes great leaders from also-rans is the power, depth, and breadth of their vision. Vision is a strange concept. Its much more than just a goal or purpose. Goals simply state what we aim to achieve. Visions paint a fuller picture describing our most cherished dreams, hopes and possibilities. 1. Seeing Possibilities. The ability to see possibilities that others dont see is one of the hallmarks of great leaders.
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24). Make Your Leadership Your Life And Your Life Your Leadership By : Brent Filson
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25). MASTERMIND TEAM: DO YOU HAVE ONE? By : John Di Lemme
The key to life is to be around the people who will empower you to reach the next level in life! In order to exceed your present reach, you need to be around people who will help you stretch a little farther. The secret to a productive mastermind team is for you to surround yourself with people who you can always learn from. A sign of a very intelligent person is to be smart enough to realize that you need to learn from others who can contribute to your WHY in life.
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