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5 Steps on How to Set and Achieve Your Goals
Which one is a goal?
I will lose 15 pounds
I want to run a marathon
Quit smoking
All of the above
None of the above
The correct answer is (5) - none of the above. The first three are wishes, not goals.
7 AAA Ways To Succeed!
[Abounding Abundant Ample Ways To Boost Your Growth!]
This may come as a surprise but there are reliable,effective and powerful ways to improve your ability to learnnew things.
If you will allow me to use leadership skills training asour example, you will see how poor learning forces us tosuffer through any one or more of the following problems:
- leadership training programs usually cost serious money -in fact, some programs are outrageously expensive
- leadership training programs last for a very short time -quite a few of them run for only one or two days
- many leadership training programs fail to give studentsways to confidently resolve problem situations or meet andovercome their daily challenges
- less than 1% of all leadership training programs combinecoaching and mentoring follow-ups with classroom lessons
- most leadership training programs like to do 'raw datadumps'- the vast majority of them do NOT give you chances to'blend' your learning experiences with supervised support orpractical feedback
In this article you will discover how to find, use and takeadvantage of every kind of performance improvement learningopportunity you encounter.
Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive
Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive
President Jimmy Carter tells in his memoirs that a trip to Gettysburg and a discussion about Abraham Lincoln helped achieve a breakthrough in the Camp David negotiations.
The Israelis and the Egyptians had reached a deadlock.
Is Your Life Ready For Groundhog Day?
In the hit comedic movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray's character, Phil Conners, is caught up in a time warp, doomed to live the same day over and over until he gets it right. Hilarious as the ensuing mayhem may be on the big screen, it is a poignant and not too thinly veiled metaphor for how most of us live our own lives - mindlessly occupied with our own issues and concerns, stumbling through life (often over the toes of others) with little if any conscious direction or critical thought.
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 in our lives reach their potential.
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 have the right people on the team
I could go on, and so could you.
The Metamorphosis of the Successful Executive . . . Overcoming Professional Stagnation
You're a bright, successful business executive making good money and managing a capable staff of accomplished professionals. You are successful beyond your wildest business school dreams.
Ten Steps To Effective Leadership
Many people end up in a supervisory position or SOHO ownership almost by default. In today's workplace, if someone stays on their job long enough, they will probably be promoted as others, more senior to them or higher up the chain of responsibility, leave for other opportunities.
Professional Organizations: Join or Fold?
All of us join professional organizations for a reason--a friend belongs, we need to for credibility, etc. Many times we let years slide by and we don't stop and review those reasons.
Rationalize Success Away
I was invited to do a Leadership workshop at a well known Fortune 100 company out in New Jersey. The all day event was geared toward their new crop of interns.
Why the Squirrel Kept Winning!
I had the good fortune (or misfortune depending on your climate perspective) of living in Minnesota for ten years. The Summers were beautiful, Fall was spectacular with the changing colors of the leaves on trees and winter was,?well, damn cold.
The Death of Potential
While reading my latest book on politics and economics, I came across a reference to a bible story called "Parable of the Talents'. In this story three servants are each give 'talents' (a monetary denomination used by the Greeks).
Reinventing Failure: Designing Success
I am fascinated by problems. I like to think of myself as a solution oriented individual.
Top 25 Leadership Quotations
Ponder what it takes to be a true leader with these practical quotes that will lead you to a more precise understanding of the secrets to successful leadership..
Leadership Skills - 10 Ways to Beef Up
10 Ways to Beef Up Your Leadership SkillsHave you ever heard someone say, "Actually, I have to admit that I think I am really bad at managing other people. My staff all hate me and I'm incapable of doing my job".
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| 02/19/2019 12:43 PM |
| Will You Commit, To Lead, By EXAMPLE? |
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In my, over, four decades of involvement, in nearly all aspects of leadership, and leadership planning, from identifying, qualifying, training, developing, and consulting, to thousands of actual, and/ or potential leaders, to personally, serving as a leader, for various, types, and sizes of organizations, and different heritages, histories, missions and visions, I have come to believe, far, too few, truly, lead, by EXAMPLE! Do as I say, not as I do, appears, to be, far more prominent, than, walking - the - walk, instead of merely, talking - the - talk! With that in mind, this article will attempt, to briefly, consider,...
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| 02/18/2019 09:17 AM |
| Leaders: Are You, A Free - THINKER? |
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One of the greatest challenges, faced by someone, who is either, elected, selected, or ascends, to a position of leadership, is whether, he will be satisfied, merely, being a space - holder, and maintaining the status quo, adhering to the same - old, same - old, ways, or, expand his personal comfort zone, and truly, become a leader! Great leaders must be free - THINKERS, who, as Robert Frost, wrote, and President John Kennedy, made famous, Will you see things as they are, and ask why? Or see things, as they should be, and ask, why not?
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| 02/18/2019 09:06 AM |
| Do You Have The Common SENSE, To Be A Quality Leader? |
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Have you ever looked, at certain actions, plans, and ideas, articulated and proposed, by so - called, leaders, and, wondered, why it seems, so few, appear, ready, willing, and able, to consistently use, common SENSE? Why do, we so often, witness, these individuals, appear to learn, little, to nothing, from the past, and continue to make the same mistakes? Since the world is constantly evolving, how can any organization succeed, if it doesn't, also, yet we, often, see, these people, get stuck - in - the - mud, and proceed, in the same - old, same - old, ways, rather than,...
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| 02/15/2019 01:56 PM |
| A Real Leader Can't STRADDLE The Fence! |
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Far too often, organizations permit individuals, to, either be elected, selected, ascend to important positions of leadership, even though, the individual, is, either, not ready, willing, able, or, self - confident, enough, to make timely, well - considered decisions! A real leader must avoid, leading, by, being populist, and lead, by example, stating his reasoning and rationale, even if it is not the most popular approach, Great leaders consider what's best, rather than expedient, popular, or the path, of least resistance. They avoid the tendency/ trap, of taking no stand, because of their fear, and never STRADDLE the fence, trying to speak,...
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| 02/14/2019 10:05 AM |
| Boundless Leadership: Now Is the Perfect Time to Take on a Personal Quest |
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What are you creating right now? Or better yet, who are you creating? What version of your future self are you crafting right now? Use a quest to focus your attention. #boundlessleadership
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| 02/14/2019 10:04 AM |
| Leaders: Focus On Doing The RIGHT Thing! |
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Many individuals, serving in, or considering, a position of leadership, appear tempted to prioritize being popular, and avoiding any blame, and/ or, personal responsibility, rather than, focusing, primarily, on the need, to do, the RIGHT thing! This is, perhaps, one of the main reasons, so many organizations, today, seem to be suffering, from a dearth of genuine leaders, and, thus, are not, either growing, relevant, and/ or, sustainable! Have you ever considered, why, it seems, true, common sense, appears to be, so rare?
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| 02/13/2019 03:26 PM |
| Will You Respect, The QUEST, Of a Real Leader? |
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Many organizations, today, seem to be experiencing, a dearth, of available, quality leaders, and effective leadership. While, this is partly, because of the times, and competition, another key reason, is, far, too few groups, dedicate themselves to consistent, professionally designed, leadership training. In my, over four decades, of involvement in nearly every aspect of leadership, and leadership training/ planning, I have become convinced, another factor, is also lacking, in many instances.
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| 02/13/2019 03:12 PM |
| Leaders: What Do You Seek From That EVENT? |
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Nearly every organization, holds at least, one EVENT, on a somewhat, regular basis, and many, hold several events. As a professional event planner, who has planned, all or parts of events, for over four decades, I have come to realize, far too often, these events are not, nearly as successful, as they should, and could be, and, a genuine leader, must assume a high degree of personal responsibility, to make these, better, etc. One of the major considerations, must be, identifying, the objectives, and reasons, for holding a specific event, and, then, proceeding, to plan, thoroughly, and effectively.
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| 02/13/2019 03:11 PM |
| You Can't Lead, If You Don't Start, With A PLAN! |
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Quality leadership, is created, by a combination of treating it, as an art, as well as a science! Unfortunately, today, many organizations, appear to be suffering, from an apparent, dearth of genuine leaders, and, while this is probably due, to a number of factors, one of the key ones, is inadequate dedication to professionally designed, leadership training programs. There is no such thing, as a born - leader, but, rather, an individual, must maintain, both, a true, positive, can- do, attitude, with a well - developed, relevant, aptitude and skill - set.
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| 02/13/2019 02:45 PM |
| Leaders: How Will You INSPIRE Others, To Follow? |
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Although, most organizations, need to spend more time, effort, and focus, searching for, identifying, and selecting/ electing, those, with the greatest potential, to serve as leaders, unless/ until, one of the mandatory qualifications becomes the ability, and attitude, to INSPIRE actual, as well as potential stakeholders, and constituents, we will continue to witness, this dearth of genuine leadership! While this, might, seem obvious, a group needs a strategic, and action plan, to proceed, forward, in a motivating, inspiring, relevant manner. With that in mind, this article will attempt, to briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means,...
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| 02/08/2019 02:17 PM |
| Boundless Leadership: Leadership Hacks by Scott Stein - Book Review |
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Want shortcuts for proven leadership strategies? Want quick ways to work with your team? Want a handbook to get this done? Scott Stein's new book, Leadership Hacks, is just the ticket. #boundlessleadership
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| 02/07/2019 10:53 AM |
| Why Quality Leadership Focuses On PLANNING? |
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Don't expect to become a quality, effective leader, unless, you are ready, willing, and able, to plan, to lead! One of the reasons, many organizations are witnessing a near - dearth of meaningful leadership, is, these groups, have not created, implemented, and emphasized, a professionally designed, well - considered, relevant, leadership PLANNING program, and system! After over four decades, of identifying, qualifying, training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, and potential leaders, I have come to believe, the key to success, is true planning, based on the specific needs, priorities, perceptions, and heritage/ history, of the specific organization.
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| 02/06/2019 01:32 PM |
| Great Leaders Pay CLOSE Attention! |
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If you hope to become a leader, how will you proceed, to be certain, you focus on the right priorities, goals, needs, perceptions, etc? Great leaders must be ready, willing, and able to, pay CLOSE attention, to the bigger, entire, picture, and proceed, with an open - mind, and a positive, can - do, attitude! While this may be challenging, and, certainly, often, not the easiest path, of least resistance, it differentiates a true leader, from the rest - of - the - pack!
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| 02/05/2019 04:45 PM |
| Leaders Must Get Others To FOLLOW |
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How can anyone, be considered, a true leader, unless/ until, he is ready, willing, and able, to get others to FOLLOW? In order to do so, he must articulate a positive message, which inspires and motivates others, to want to listen to his message, ideas, priorities, goals, etc. One must propose a better way, to do so, instead of simply proceeding, with the same - old, same - old, approaches.
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| 02/04/2019 04:53 PM |
| The FACTS Of Effective Leadership |
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How often, have you heard, someone declare, he has the secret formula, and/ or, magic elixir, for providing the finest, quality leadership? Do you believe, leading, is a, one - size - fits - all, exercise, or, one is a leader, when he, proceeds, with a, My way or the highway, mindset? Are you willing to consider, and take advantage of the FACTS of being a quality, relevant, sustainable, forward - looking, leadership planner, or will you, only, go through - the - motions, seeking short - cuts, or the paths, of least resistance?
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| 01/25/2019 12:03 PM |
| What It Really Means, To Be A LEADER? |
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In my, over four decades, of involvement, in nearly every aspect of leadership, from identifying, qualifying, training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, as well as potential leaders, to personally, serving as a leader, in a variety of positions, for organizations (of different sizes, and purposes), I have come to believe, there is no such thing, as one - size - fits - all, or only one way, of leading! While I feel, quality leadership planning, is essential, to becoming a relevant. meaningful leader, there are many components, and attributes, which are necessary.
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| 01/24/2019 03:41 PM |
| Leadership Qualities: Improving Communication (10 Tips) |
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Building and sustaining relationships is at the heart of leadership. Hence, this article offers ten tips for bridging the communication gap.
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| 01/24/2019 09:53 AM |
| Boundless Leadership: What Leaders Are Desperate for |
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Leaders are tough nuts. They've got the courage to step up and be accountable, to take on responsibility, and to venture on new paths. But what do they really need? What is the thing that will make all the difference? In my work with leaders I have found that having a good sounding board and a community of peers is the biggest safe haven for CEOs, GMs, and senior executives. My latest adventure on the Larapinta reveals a few of their insights.
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| 01/24/2019 09:49 AM |
| How To Know If You're A QUALITY Leader? |
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After, over four decades, of involvement, in nearly all areas of leadership, and leadership planning, from identifying, qualifying, and training, to consulting to thousands of actual, and/ or potential leaders, and serving, personally, as a leader (in various positions, types of groups, etc), I have come to several conclusions. One of the main challenges, to being a QUALITY leader, is, most people, are either, unwilling, or unable, to proceed, in a truly, introspective, objective manner. One must consider, his strengths and weaknesses, and discover, how to best, utilize, areas of strength, while effectively, discovering, the best way, to address, and overcome, areas...
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| 01/24/2019 09:45 AM |
| Why Real Leaders Are Superb Negotiators? |
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So many aspects of leadership, require a degree of negotiations, yet, few organizations, consider possessing this skill/ ability, as a pre - requisite, for being their leader. The reality is, quality, effective, meaningful negotiating, is, both an art, as well as a science, requiring significant training, development, experience, and commitment. Some of the areas/ responsibilities, of leading, which involves these abilities, and expertise, include: labor/ office contracts; event planning; seeking the common good, by facilitating, open discussion, between various factions, and prioritizing a meeting - of - the - minds, in an inclusive manner, etc.
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| 01/22/2019 10:50 AM |
| Why Leaders Must Tell Us, What We Need To KNOW? |
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I feel, strongly, it is essential for a true leader, to possess many assets, skills, abilities, and a positive, can - do attitude, as well as maintaining absolute integrity. He must do so, even when the path of least resistance, may make it more challenging, to do, what's right! Therefore, many years ago, I began using a personal service - mark, I'll always tell you what you need to know, not, just, what you want to hear.
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| 01/21/2019 12:17 PM |
| Do You Have The VISION, To Be A Leader? |
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There is no, single, simple way, to become a true leader. After more than four decades, of involvement, in nearly all aspects of leadership, from identifying, qualifying, developing, training, and consulting to thousands of actual, and/ or, potential leaders, to personally, serving, in as, a leader, in a variety of types, and sizes, of organizations, I have come to strongly believe, one of the greatest obstacles, is whether, the individual, possess the true, vital, vibrant, VISION, to drive him forward, enhance his endurance, and help him focus, on what needs to be done. Visionary leaders, have a clear - cut, set...
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| 01/21/2019 11:06 AM |
| Does Your Leader, Actually, LEAD? |
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Although, many individuals, either, are elected, selected, and/ or, ascend, to certain positions of leadership, no one, earns the right, to be considered, as a genuine leader, until/ unless, he can be counted on, to effectively, LEAD others, in a meaningful, relevant, service - oriented manner! True leaders avoid blaming, and complaining, and are willing to assume personal responsibility! How can anyone, make a difference, for the better, and earn the necessary respect, unless/ until, he clearly demonstrates, he will be a vehicles, for quality, relevant, sustainable, change?
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| 01/21/2019 10:50 AM |
| Effective Leadership: It's All About PLANNING |
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There's a significant difference between well - intentioned, leadership, and being, a relevant, sustainable, meaningful, effective leader. After, over four decades of involvement, in nearly all aspects of leading, from identifying, qualifying, training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, and/ or potential leaders, to serving, as a leader, personally, for organizations of various sizes, scopes, and intentions/ heritage, I have come to strongly believe, the essence of leadership, is in the level and degree of professional PLANNING. With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly, consider, review, examine, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means, and represents,...
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| 01/18/2019 05:05 PM |
| Leaders: Analyze If Your Approach Is RIGHT! |
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Before anyone in an influential position of leadership, asks himself, if what he seeks, is RIGHT, and why he believes it is, and how to be more sure, he must be ready, willing, and able, to consider what's been, is, and what he wants, to be, and why! Are his motives just, and justified, such as providing quality service and representation, and making changes, for the better, in order to make a quality difference for the organization, and constituents? Will he focus on maintaining the heritage and mission, of the organization, by gathering an historical perspective, and knowing, how to modify,...
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| 01/17/2019 02:40 PM |
| How A Smart Leader DECIDES? |
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No one should become a leader, until/ unless, he is ready, willing and able, to make well - considered, decisions, which focus on making a quality difference, for the better! How a smart leader DECIDES, and makes his changes, often, distinguishes, between, a real one, and the rest - of - the - pack. It's not enough to make empty promises, or rhetoric, even if it's well - intentioned, etc, because, only when one fully examines, a combination of the past/ heritage, present needs/ challenges, and future, sustainable necessities, is he leading, in a relevant way.
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| 01/16/2019 02:02 PM |
| Leaders FINISH What They Start! |
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Although, we often consider, a variety of attributes, assets, etc, needed for effective leadership, perhaps, the key component and difference between genuine leaders, and the rest - of - the - pack, is while many pontificate, articulate, blame, complain, and, even identify what's wrong, in order to actually, be a real leader, one must be ready, willing, and able, to identify, perceive and conceive, both, strategic and action plans, and proceed, in a meaningful way, towards bringing these things to fruition! A true leader realizes, it's never enough to merely articulate, but rather, he must discover the finest, viable solutions,...
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| 01/15/2019 01:25 PM |
| Leaders: How Can You Effectively Lead, If You Don't Begin With Clear GOALS? |
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So, you decide, you're ready, willing, able, and prepared, to become a leader! However, have you considered why, you want to lead, and whether, you are the right individual, for the specific organization, at this point, in - time? After over four decades of involvement in nearly every aspect of leading, and leadership planning, from identifying, qualifying, training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, and/ or potential leaders, to personally serving, as a leader, in a variety of size, and types of organizations/ groups, I have come to strongly believe, it's essential for people, to fully consider, and understand,...
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| 01/08/2019 02:36 PM |
| So, You Think You Can Negotiate? |
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One of the greatest obstacles to effective, meaningful leadership, is, individuals often believe, they are negotiators, and know all about negotiating, while they are often, ill - equipped, unprepared, and become their own, worst enemies! Negotiating is both, an art, and a science, and requires, a combination of a positive, can - do, attitude, a well - developed, relevant, skill - set/ aptitude, a willingness and ability to pay keen attention, to the needs, goals, and perceptions, and being able to transform, lemons, into lemonade. With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly, review, consider, examine, and discuss,...
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| 01/07/2019 01:08 PM |
| The Essentials Of WISE Leadership |
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Wouldn't organizations, and their stakeholders, be considerably better served and represented, in a relevant, realistic, sustainable manner, if more of our leaders, were clearly, WISE? How many times have you wondered, why someone, serving in a position of leadership, seemed to make such an ill - informed, unrealistic, not thought - out, action, when there appeared to be far better options and alternatives? Some of this occurs, because of the individuals, groups select, and/ or elect, to serve as a leader, but, sometimes, it's a result of the lack of foresight by existing and past leaders, who failed to realize and...
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| 01/04/2019 10:38 AM |
| Is Your Group As Effective As It Should Be?: Strategic And Action Planning |
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In today's ever - changing, world, we are witnessing situations where many organizations (some, long - lasting, ages - old), appear to be, losing their relevance, and, thus, no longer attracting, either the membership numbers, nor the revenues, needed to remain sustainable. There is no, one - size - fits - all, way, of overcoming this obstacle, but, successful groups, take an introspective, objective view, and consider viable alternatives, with an open - mind, instead of, merely, trying to remain within the limitations of their comfort zone. Accomplishing what's needed, and necessary, requires proceeding, with a process, which begins with...
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| 01/03/2019 11:54 AM |
| The Best Way To Find Your Group's Next Venue |
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Many groups and organizations, especially those, holding conferences and/ or conventions, on a somewhat, regular basis, often proceed, in a haphazard manner, rather than in an effective, efficient, well - planned way. These groups decide upon a location, before considering other factors, such as room rates, food and beverage considerations, audio - visual factors, locations, advantages, disadvantages, etc. The most effective approach is to properly develop and use, a Request for Proposal (RFP), in as detailed a manner, as possible.
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| 01/03/2019 11:53 AM |
| Why Leaders Must Earn The FAITH Of Constituents? |
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Remember the adage, and sage advice, It takes ages to gain the trust, but only a moment to lose it, forever. Someone is always watching, whether you realize it, or not! While many pseudo - leaders, appear to believe, they can fake - it, and will be trusted and believed, as well as respected, because of their position, but, the reality is, a real leader must earn the FAITH of constituents, on a consistent, regular basis!
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| 01/02/2019 12:06 PM |
| Leaders: Why Should People Want To Belong To Your Organization? |
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For over four decades, I have been intimately involved, in nearly every aspect of leadership, from identifying, qualifying, training, developing and consulting, to thousands of actual, as well as potential leaders, to serving, on several occasions, personally, as a leader, for various types of organizations. I have, come to realize, often, one of the difference between a true leader, and the many, pseudo - leaders, is real leaders, proceed, with an open - mind, consider all viable options and alternatives, and dedicate themselves, to excellent, focused, relevant, and sustainable planning, while the rest - of - the - pack, often,...
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| 12/21/2018 02:27 PM |
| Leaders: Remember, You Are The FACE, Of Your Organization |
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In most organizations, less than ten percent of the members, do/ perform, in excess of 90% of the necessary work. Since, groups must, rely on, both involved, as well as less involved (but dues paying) individuals, for financial relevance, stability, and sustainability, rather than seeking to change people, it is often wiser, to inspire, them, to, at least, care a little more, and stay, involved (or at least, maintain their membership). Therefore, for most stakeholders, the group's leader, represents, to them, the FACE of the organization, whether that is, for better, or worse.
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| 12/19/2018 02:31 PM |
| Smart Leaders Are CAREFUL, But Don't Procrastinate! |
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After over four decades of involvement in nearly all aspects of leading, and leadership planning, from identifying, qualifying, training, developing and consulting to thousands of actual, and/ or potential leaders, to serving, personally, as a leader, for different size, and types of groups and organizations, I have come to strongly believe, the greatest carcinogen and danger, to quality service, is our tendency, towards, procrastination! However, what makes this, somewhat, of a challenge, is, one must also, proceed, with care and consideration, and be, genuinely, CAREFUL, in how they proceed. What this means, is one must be ready, willing, and able, to...
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| 12/19/2018 02:17 PM |
| How Do You Know, If You're Effectively, LEADING? |
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Every year, thousands, either, are elected, selected, and/ or, ascend to positions of leadership. However, in my, over four decades of involvement, in nearly every aspect of leading, and leadership planning, from identifying, qualifying, training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual and/ or potential leaders, to personally, served, as a leader, for various groups and organizations, of differing sizes, purposes, and heritages/ missions, I have come to recognize, one of the greatest challenges, an individual faces, is being objectively, introspective, enough, to consider, whether, what he is doing, is truly, LEADING. With that in mind, this article will briefly, consider, examine,...
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| 12/19/2018 02:01 PM |
| Why So Many Events Are Less Than Successful? |
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Many attend events, throughout their lives, and, most find, a lot of these, to be somewhat disappointing, and far less than stellar! Shouldn't actual, as well as potential attendees, be able to perceive these, as being, worthwhile, relevant, and meaningful? However, if we don't believe, we are receiving, value, and bang - for - the - buck, why would we want to attend any event?
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| 12/19/2018 01:50 PM |
| How/ Why Leaders PROMOTE Their Ideas? |
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If a leader, hopes to achieve his objectives, he must effectively, efficiently, articulate, his ideas, and inspire and motivate, his stakeholders, to buy - into, his proposals, etc. How can anyone, accomplish, what he seeks, and needs, unless/ until, he creates a strategic and action plan, focused, clearly, on the best way, to PROMOTE these, to those, he serves and represents? With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly, identify, consider, explore, explain, and discuss, how, and why, this is so important, using the mnemonic approach.
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| 12/18/2018 11:30 AM |
| Leaders Should Be Friendly, But Be Wary Of So - Called FRIENDS! |
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It's important for a leader, to treat, others with empathy, caring, and kindness/ humanity, but there is, often, a need, to, while being friendly, while being wary, of so - called, FRIENDS! The risk, in prioritizing, popularity, and making friends, is, others might have ulterior motives, and you, might, find it challenging, to make the best, objective decisions, because of potential conflicts. With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, discuss, examine, and review, using the mnemonic approach, some of the relevant factors, and how, the ultimate responsibility/ duty, for genuine leaders, must be, the common good, and a...
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| 12/17/2018 02:25 PM |
| Are You, Ready, Willing, And Able, To PLAN, To Lead? |
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Why do so many, either get elected, selected, or ascend to positions of leadership, while such a small percentage, ever become real, meaningful, effective leaders? No one, can possibly, make a difference, for the better, until/ unless, he is prepared to lead, and, this does not occur, accidentally. Rather, it requires, extensive commitment, dedication, professional training, relevant experience, the necessary type of positive, can - do, attitude, etc, so, someone takes the necessary steps, to PLAN, to lead!
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| 12/13/2018 01:06 PM |
| Why Is There So Little COMMON Sense Leadership? |
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Have you ever wondered, why, there seems to be such a dearth of genuine leadership, and far too little, COMMON sense, used, by those, serving as leaders? In my, over four decades, of involvement, in nearly all aspects of leadership, from identifying, qualifying, training, developing, and consulting to over a thousand actual and/ or potential leaders, to personally serving as a leader, in a variety of positions, and types of organizations, I've become concerned, about how rare, we actually, ever witness, genuine common sense. It's not enough to explain this, away, by a simplistic slogan, Common sense isn't very common, but, rather, we...
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| 12/12/2018 06:33 PM |
| Boundless Leadership: Beware - Don't Let Complacency Kill Your Courage |
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Being comfortable breeds complacency. And complacency kills in leadership! What it kills first is courage. Getting uncomfortable through little adventures is the cure. #boundlessleadership
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| 12/12/2018 02:50 PM |
| Isn't It Time For Some MATURE Public Officials? |
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Whether one agrees, or disagrees, with any particular public official, shouldn't we expect, these leaders, to be MATURE, enough, to handle the essential responsibilities of the office, in an effective, focused, relevant, sustainable manner? Yesterday, we witnessed, our President, Senate Minority Leader, and incoming House Majority Leader, behave, in a way, which appeared to be, far less than focused, and lacking in the necessary maturity, we need and deserve, when, they battled. about funding our government, but the level of discourse, deteriorated to a battle over the President's, often - articulated, Southern Wall.
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| 12/12/2018 02:03 PM |
| HAPPIER Leadership |
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Why should anyone pursue a position of leadership, unless/ until, he really wants to lead, and doing so, will make him, a HAPPIER person? How can anyone be a meaningful leader, if leading fails to give him joy, happiness, and a sense of personal fulfillment, well - being, and accomplishment/ achievement? Doesn't it make sense, one will perform better, and have a greater degree of endurance, etc, if being a leader, is something he wants to do, for the right reasons?
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| 12/12/2018 01:23 PM |
| What Is FREE - Thinking Leadership? |
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How might anyone be, a truly, relevant, significant leader, until/ unless, he considers all viable options and alternatives, rather than becoming confined - to, and restricted by the limitations of his personal comfort zone? True leaders must have the strength - of - character, to proceed, consistently, with a willingness to be, FREE - thinkers, and pursuing the best options, rather than accepting, the same - old, same - old, thinking, pursuits, and plans! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, some of the reasons, this is important to consider,...
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| 12/11/2018 05:49 PM |
| Why Are There So Few QUALITY Leaders? |
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Why are there, so very few, QUALITY leaders? Doesn't this, largely, explain, the dearth of genuine leadership, we seem to be witnessing, where a large percentage of those, who are either, elected, selected, or ascend to specific positions of leadership, never become true leader? Wouldn't most organizations benefit, and become far stronger, relevant, and sustainable, if/ when, those, leading, focused far more on providing the finest leadership, and representing the needs, goals, and priorities, etc, of their constituents, rather than any personal/ political agenda, and/ or self - interest?
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| 12/11/2018 05:45 PM |
| You're Not A Leader, If You Fail To Have A PLAN! |
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After more tha four decades of involvement, in nearly every aspect of leading, and planning, from identifying, and qualifying potential leaders, to training, developing and consulting to over a thousand, actual, as well as potential ones, and serving in many leadership positions, for a variety of organizations and groups, both in the not - for - profit, as well as corporate worlds, I have learned, and believe strongly, quality leadership is never accidental, and only those, ready, willing, and able, to create a meaningful, relevant, sustainable, strategic and action PLAN, deserve to be considered, as a real leader! With that in mind,...
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| 12/10/2018 10:43 AM |
| Leadership Negotiations: The Win - Win Approach |
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In the last four decades of my personal involvement in nearly every aspect of leadership planning, trading, and negotiating, from identifying and qualifying, to developing, training, and consulting, to personally, serving, as a leader, in a variety of different positions, and various organizations (of different size, and missions), I have come to recognize, perhaps, the single, most neglected, skill, is effective negotiating. Perhaps, because, professional negotiations, requires a combination of one's attitude, developed relevant aptitude/ skill - set, and learning from one's experiences (transforming these, to expertise and relevant judgment), we continue to witness, organizations, approach and handle negotiations, in...
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| 12/06/2018 09:34 PM |
| Do You Have The FOCUS Of A Leader? |
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One doesn't automatically, become a true leader, simply because he either, is elected, selected, and/ or ascends, to any position of leadership! Rather, one only merits, being considered, a real leader, when he clearly exhibits, and demonstrates, he has the vision, and FOCUS, required, needed, and necessary. This is, perhaps, one of the principal reasons, we appear to be witnessing, such a dearth of genuine leadership, in many groups, and/ or organizations.
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