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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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12/05/2019 02:10 PM

When You Feel Like You Don't Belong

Ever feel like you don't fit? You don't belong? A black sheep? What if you could experience something different? What if you always felt like you belonged? What would change for you then?

12/05/2019 12:55 PM

Instead Of Talk, Leaders Must WALK The Walk!

While it's often, for someone in a position of leadership, to make empty promises, and use unfulfilled, rhetoric, in order to make the key transformation, from, merely, holding some position, to becoming a meaningful, true, effective leader, one must do more than, talk, the talk, and become, ready, willing, able, and committed, to, WALK, the walk! Every great leader, makes his mark, by, consistently, leading, by example, to clearly indicate, his personal commitment and belief, and, thus, to inspire, motivate, and get others, more involved, and committed, to make the group, better, both, now, and into the future! With that in mind, this article...

12/04/2019 10:55 AM

Why Effective Leaders Need Some FLAIR?

Although, there are numerous necessities, skills, and a positive, can - do, attitude, which are key, and essential, to being a quality leader, it also is important, for a specific individual, to clearly, show, how he is different, and will make a difference, and/ or, change, for the better, by having a specific FLAIR, which inspires and motivates others, in a productive manner. Quality leadership occurs, when the proper, necessary amounts of relevant planning, focus, and a desire to produce, both, relevant and sustainable direction, align, in a well - focused, coordinated manner, under the supervision, of the right leader! With...

12/04/2019 10:54 AM

Why Leaders Must Go To The FRONT Of The Line?

If you hope to be a real leader, you can't procrastinate, and/ or, blame and complain, or expect others to take the lead, and assume the responsibility! Rather, true leaders realize, it is essential, for them, to always, go to the FRONT of the line, and, truly, lead, by example! It does little when one, merely, states something is wrong, or needs to be changed, unless/ until, he is ready, willing, and able to expand the limitations of his self - imposed, comfort zone, and prove, his leadership ability, by articulating an inspiring, motivating, positive message, which includes a clear -...

12/03/2019 09:43 AM

Why Followers Aren't LEADERS?

For groups to flourish, and succeed, there needs to be, both, followers, as well as LEADERS! The reality is, there is no such thing, as a born - leader, and few people, possess the combination of self - discipline, positive, can - do, attitude, and willingness to undertake, professionally designed, effective leadership planning! However, one aspect, often overlooked, is, the need to be able to positively, inspire and motivate others, to get more involved, and committed, and to be ready, and willing to mentor those, who might become the future leaders, of the organization!

12/03/2019 09:42 AM

Why Quality PLANS, Transform Ideas, To Actions?

Many constituents, favor certain individuals, who articulate, pie - in - the - sky, idealistic messages/ ideas, even though, far too often, they are stated, with no, clear - cut, path, to implement them, in the real world! What good is any idea, if it isn't productive? Only, when we choose, an experienced, wise, well - prepared leader, who combines, the ability to perceive and conceive of ideals, with being able to create a way, to implement the best ideas, with quality PLANS, is there any real progress, in a meaningful way!

12/02/2019 05:53 PM

Why Quality Leaders Must LOVE Leading?

If you don't like, to lead, you probably shouldn't, become a leader! However, our greatest leaders, care more, and seek, to earn the right, to become, leaders, when/ if, they, truly, LOVE doing this, and proceed, ready, willing, able, and prepared, for all the duties, responsibilities, and intangibles, of leading! While many, either, are elected, selected, or ascend, to positions of leadership, very few, actually,become effective, quality, meaningful leaders, who not only seek to make a difference, but, rather, strive for making a change, for the better.

11/27/2019 03:07 PM

When Someone Says Something Horrible to You

Have you ever been caught off-guard by someone's message to you? Words are volatile things and they can be devastating. How do we navigate the turmoil of an emotional fallout?

11/27/2019 03:05 PM

Leaders Enhance Their Value, When They Exhibit Real VALUES!

Many realize, the challenges, involved, in identifying, quality, relevant, sustainable leaders! This is demonstrated, clearly, by the fact, while many, either, are elected, selected, or ascend, to positions of leadership, very few, actually, become real leaders! Organizations, and their constituents/ stakeholders, need, to find someone, who will provide, the value, needed, and desired, but, what makes this, even more challenging, is, unless/ until, this is accomplished, in alignment with the desired, VALUES, of the particular organization, the leadership needed, is often, not provided!

11/27/2019 03:04 PM

Why Groups SOAR When Leaders Are Prepared?

Although, it may seem obvious, most groups SOAR, and reach desirable heights, etc, when their leaders are well - prepared, and ready, to lead, effectively, we often witness, quite a different set of circumstances! After, more than four decades of involvement, in nearly all aspects, and areas of leadership, from identifying, and qualifying the right people, for the positions, to training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, and/ or potential leaders, to serving, as a leader, personally, in a variety of positions, for different size, and type of organizations, I've come to realize, understand, and appreciate, how essential, professionally, properly, and...

11/26/2019 03:09 PM

Why Some Leaders CLIMB To The Top?

Have you ever, wondered, why some individuals, who, are either, elected, selected, or ascend to positions of leadership, excel, and CLIMB to the top, while others, seem to be satisfied, with producing the same - old, same - old, tired ways, for a variety of reasons. While true leaders, consistently, expand the self - imposed, limitations of their comfort zone, lesser - ones, seem to be afraid, of rocking - the - boat, in order to bring about, significant, necessary changes, for the better! With that in mind, this article will attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what...

11/26/2019 03:08 PM

How Leaders Maintain The FAITH Of Constituents?

Unless someone earns the trust, and maintains the FAITH, of his constituents, he will never become a truly, meaningful, effective leader! Great leadership comes from a combination of skills, abilities, and an attitude, focused on believing he can achieve, rather than focusing on all the possible reasons, why he won't succeed! Merely holding some position, does not achieve this, but rather, it's essential to earn that trust, and faith, every day, in every possible way.

11/25/2019 10:30 AM

Why, Only RELEVANT Leaders, Should Lead?

How can anyone, no matter, how, well - intentioned/ meaning, become an effective leader, unless/ until, he is ready, willing, and able, to consistently proceed, in the most RELEVANT manner? Quality leadership requires determining, what's needed, including priorities, goals, constituent's perceptions, a group's mission and heritage, and, the best way, to proceed, into the future. If this isn't done, thoroughly, and openly, the plans and programs, will lack the necessary degree of relevance, to adequately, address these issues!

11/18/2019 07:23 PM

How to Motivate the Unmotivated

Motivation is a tricky thing. When we have it, it feels great! All in and let's go. When we don't have it, every day drags on like a two-legged dog. How do we motivate others when we don't feel motivated ourselves? Let's look at the causes, then solutions.

11/13/2019 03:51 PM

How to Be a Warrior Leader - And Why Not to Be One

Warrior Leaders are the epitome of courage and strength. They embody a cultural archetype of the hero. The shadow side brings forth all sorts of problems. They develop Win First cultures, and divide people between Us and Them. If we aspire to build a more inclusive and peaceful culture, let's focus on how we can BUILD (not just WIN) at work, and how we can INCLUDE (and not EXCLUDE).

11/13/2019 02:46 PM

Why Leaders Must Take An In - DEPTH Look?

Beware of simplistic leadership! When/ if, someone in a significant position, refuses to look beyond the obvious, short - term challenges, and looks to merely, put a band - aid, on a potential hemorrhage, he isn't leading, in a capable, relevant, effective manner, because a true leader must, consistently, take an in - DEPTH look, at the needs, goals, perceptions, mission, heritage, and priorities of his organization, and constituents! Meaningful leaders consider, not only, the immediate concerns, but, must put things into perspective, and think about the longer - term, sustainable ramifications!

11/12/2019 02:03 PM

Leaders: Increase Efforts, Leave It, Or, Change Course?

Although, great leaders must demonstrate persistence, and endurance, in order to make a difference, for the better, they also have to, consider, as Kenny Rogers, sang, You have to know when to hold them, know when to fold them! How a potential leader determines, when he should increase his efforts, for a specific set of actions, etc, when you should leave it, alone, and when it's best to change course, often, determines, whether he will be effective, efficient, and achieve what's needed and necessary, in a relevant, sustainable manner, or not. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly,...

11/12/2019 02:03 PM

How Your Life STYLE Affects Your Life?

Instead of running away, from your perceptions, beliefs, desires, and priorities, take charge of your life STYLE, and focus, on your best, possible direction! Don't be overly, led, by what others, may, say, or do, but, rather, proceed forward, in a focused manner, in order, to make yourself, as happy, and self - satisfied, as possible! Don't try to keep up with the Joneses, or become, just another member of the pack, when, each of us, are different, with varying needs, goals, priorities, etc.

11/12/2019 01:59 PM

Why Leaders Consider Many OPTIONS?

If you hope to become a true leader, you must understand, and accept, there is nearly always, more than one way, to approach any situation, and different potential strategies, and actions, available! One isn't leading, if he has the mindset, of, My way or the highway, because, an essential component of becoming a leader, is seeking, a meeting - of - the - minds, for the common good! The finest leaders, always, fully consider, various OPTIONS, and alternatives, in a well - considered, open - minded, way, in order, to discover, the best path, to follow, or a willingness to pave, their...

11/12/2019 01:54 PM

When Leaders Tell Half - TRUTHS, They Are Liars!

Whether one serves in a leadership position, in the public or private sector, and/ or, for a not- for - profit - organization, one absolute fact is, unless/ until, a leader avoids playing, fast - and - easy, with the facts, and ends up, resorting to telling half - TRUTHS or less/ worse), he is simply, a liar! After over four decades of involvement in nearly every area of leading, and leadership planning, from identifying, qualifying, and training, to developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, and/ or potential leaders, as well as working for several political campaigns, and serving, personally, as...

11/11/2019 10:38 AM

What's Your Leadership, CLAIM To Fame?

Why do you think, you should consider, some, specific, position of leadership? What makes you, ready, willing, and able, to be a real leader? What assets, qualities, and strengths, do you possess, which would distinguish your level and quality of service?

11/07/2019 08:03 AM

Why Do You Want To Be A LEADER?

It's a far different thing, to seek a leadership position, than, becoming a true LEADER! Wouldn't it make sense, for these individuals, to proceed, forward, with an awareness. of their true, inner feelings, as to why, they want, to lead?

11/07/2019 08:00 AM

By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them (Matthew 7:20) But Who Takes Notice?

How true is this saying when it comes to politics and general law makers? Certain politicians are public con men. They cheat, lie, engage in violent speech, while pretending to be god-like and mostly Christian.

11/06/2019 01:43 PM

Can You Have the Best of Both Worlds?

Wouldn't it be nice to cherry pick the best parts of your top performers? The charisma of Janet with the quality work of James? The genius of Tania with the easy going nature of Josh? Does such a well-rounded entity exist? Sadly, no. But we can learn to manage the shadow and light of each.

11/06/2019 01:40 PM

How Leaders Repay Their DEBTS To Constituents?

Perhaps, because of the many apparent conflicts - of - interest, we've witnessed, in recent years, unfortunately, many of us, might see the words, repay their DEBTS, and, automatically, think, it represents some sinister action, where a leader puts his personal/ political agenda, and/ or, self - interest, ahead of the greater good! However, a true, quality leader, takes the responsibility. and obligations of leadership, extremely seriously, and proceeds, wanting to make - good, on the trust, his constituents, have placed, on him, and, seek ways, to better serve, the common good, and arrive at the best possible, meeting - of...

11/06/2019 01:39 PM

Why/ How Leaders Need To HEAL?

If you hope to become a true, quality, real, meaningful leader, you must, emphasize, bringing others together, for the common good! It is one's duty, and obligation, to develop the best approach, and plan, to HEAL the wounds, which endanger, benefiting the greater good! Doing so, requires, commitment, discipline, a positive, can - do, attitude, paying keen attention to all relevant details and options/ alternatives, and, consistently putting the best interests of the organization, as well as the group's stakeholders, ahead of any personal/ political agenda, and/ or, self - interest!

11/06/2019 01:38 PM

Is There A SIMPLER Approach To Leadership?

One of the significant challenges, to developing the finest, possible leaders, is, placing so many demands on these individuals, without, often, developing the finest, most viable plan, to achieve the finest objectives! Wouldn't it be great, if we showed potential leaders, a so - called, cookbook, which helped to guide, and direct them, so there would be far fewer unforeseen challenges, and, thus, reduce the everyday stresses and strains/ tensions/ hassles, associated with effective leadership? Using a SIMPLER approach, rather than over - complicating matters, would, encourage more potential, otherwise - qualified leaders, to further commit, to leading their organizations!

11/04/2019 10:26 AM

How Leaders Know, The RIGHT Thing To Do?

Wouldn't organizations, and constituents, be, better served and represented, if their leaders, were, consistently, ready, willing, and able, to do the RIGHT thing? However, how can that be achieved, unless/ until, these individuals, were committed to identifying, knowing, and proceeding, with a primary emphasis, in that area? After, more than four decades, of involvement, in nearly all areas of leading, and leadership, from identifying and qualifying, to training, developing, and consulting to, thousands of actual, and/ or, potential leaders, as well as serving as a leader, in a variety of positions and circumstances, I have always believed, although, it might make sense,...

11/04/2019 10:24 AM

Get It In Writing!: Using Event Negotiating, And RFP: 5 Keys

Since, for most organizations, and businesses, events, are a significant component of effectively, operating, the needs and priorities of the group, wouldn't it make sense, for them, to use sound, negotiating principles, and professionally trained negotiators? If you don't ask, you won't get. This major, selling principle and idea, suggests, how essential, taking the process, seriously, is, and this means, doing what's needed, and necessary, from the onset!

11/04/2019 10:02 AM

Why, One Isn't A Leader, Without Absolute INTEGRITY?

Either, one proceeds, consistently, with absolute, genuine, INTEGRITY, or he doesn't deserve to be considered, a leader! Some may state, it's not realistic to do so, because of the many stresses, etc, involved in the course of leading! However, after more than four decades of involvement, in nearly every aspect of leading, and leadership planning, from identifying and qualifying leaders, to training, developing anc consulting to thousands of actual and potential leader, to personally serving in positions, on several occasions, I have come to the conclusion, one must earn the right be a real leader, and that only occurs, when integrity...

11/01/2019 01:01 PM

Leaders Must Constantly, Be EARNING Respect!

In leadership, like, in so many other aspects of our lives, many people have the attitude, of, What have you done for me, lately? Effectively, leading, requires constantly demonstrating this commitment and discipline, and strive, to be EARNING the respect of those, he serves and represents! A proactive leader realizes, others, want someone, who looks ahead, instead of being satisfied, with the same - old, same - old, and introduces well - considered, ideas, plans, and actions, to make a difference, for the better!

11/01/2019 01:00 PM

How Great Negotiators SEAL The Deal?

Although, a very well - known, somewhat famous, American public leaders, often, proclaims, no one else, can negotiate, like he does, and wrote a book, The Art of The Deal, the reality of negotiating is, great negotiators never considered this process, as a sort of game, or competition, to win! Rather, they train thoroughly, learn effectively, look and concentrate on the bigger - picture, and seek a win - win, solution, using their expertise and knowledge, to move forward, and SEAL the deal! This requires a special sort of person, who puts, doing the right thing, ahead of his ego, etc!

10/31/2019 09:35 AM

5 Types Of People, Leaders Need, In Their Inner Circle

True, effective, meaningful leaders, must recognize, appreciate, and realize, you cannot lead, in a vacuum, and it takes, well - considered, teamwork, and the appointment, development, and willingness to effectively delegate responsibilities, to the right, inner circle! This group must include a variety of different types of people, whose combined skills, expertise, abilities, judgment, wisdom, and open - mind, make it, capable of providing valuable insights, ideas, options and alternatives, for the leader, to consider, thoroughly. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, identify, consider, examine, and review, 5 different types of people, who should be included,...

10/31/2019 09:34 AM

Why Leaders Must Expand Their COMFORT Zone?

After more than four decades of involvement, in nearly all aspects of leadership, and associated planning, from identifying, and qualifying, to training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, and/ or potential leaders, I have come to believe, strongly, far too many of these individuals, end up becoming their own worst enemies, often, because of their apparent fear of expanding the self - imposed restrictions of their COMFORT zone! If I had a dollar, every time, one of these people, stated, they behaved some way, or did something, because it's the way, it's always been done, I'd accumulate a significant amount of...

10/30/2019 10:51 AM

Online Leadership Courses: Cost-Effective Performance Coaching for Managers

Online leadership development courses offer benefits for busy managers. They can build on the latest insights, tools and techniques. However, there are also a number of challenges. There may be a lack of relevance in the content, and some of the ideas may not fit readily with existing thinking. A lack of human contact can also be a problem as there is less opportunity to test ideas or reflect on options. It's therefore important for organisations to evaluate online leadership courses against specific criteria. If the program can be tailored to requirements, there is a greater likelihood of it being successful.

10/30/2019 09:32 AM

Why Groups Must EVOLVE, To Survive?

In recent years, we have often witnessed, and observed, what seems like a dearth of genuine leadership, and many formerly, successful organizations, no longer, exist, or do so, with far less relevance, etc! The reality is, groups must consistently, EVOLVE, if they hope to survive, and flourish! Unfortunately, far too few organizations, proceed with the commitment to effective strategic planning, on a regular, ongoing basis, and without this degree of planning, and insights, success becomes far more challenging!

10/30/2019 09:32 AM

How To Effectively Use The CHART Of Leadership?

Effective leaders, consistently, depend upon various qualities, capabilities, assets, and skill - sets, in an organized manner, and realize, one can't make a difference, for the better, unless/ until, he finds the best team, to surround himself with, and benefits from, the combined abilities of these individuals! He demonstrates the ability to take advantage of bringing the best people together, for the greater good, and inspiring and motivating them, towards developing a quality, meeting - of - the - minds. This CHART of leadership looks ahead, in a relevant, sustainable manner, and uses the combined skill - sets, expertise, judgment, and experience,...

10/29/2019 03:32 PM

Developing Authentic Leadership: Influencing Skills That Create Shared Purpose

The idea of a 'compelling vision' appears in many books on leadership. This is because effective leaders need to set direction and show conviction about the best course of action. However, Authentic Leadership goes further, as it builds on influencing skills that overcome differences of opinion and help create commitment. Sharing a vision is one influencing skill, but other styles are required in different situations. Effective leaders understand this and develop four distinct styles that enable them to respond positively when faced with challenges. The best approach involves adapting to the context, and with an awareness of underlying levels of agreement and disagreement.

10/29/2019 01:34 PM

Do You Need to Challenge Your B.S. (Belief System?)

We're never so wrong as when we think we're right. Our beliefs are rules we make up about what is right and wrong and how we should run our lives. Some of these are useful - like "It's good not to hurt other people", and "Always brush your teeth before bed." Some beliefs are less useful and can spark polarisation, marginalisation, and other things finishing with 'ation'. Might it be time for a B.S. review?

10/29/2019 12:33 PM

Why We Must Examine Leader's GOALS?

One of the reasons, we witness, far more individuals, who are elected, selected, and/ or, ascend to positions of leadership, than who become, real leaders, is, many are either, not ready, willing, and/ or, able to perceive and conceive of, create, and have the discipline and commitment, to proceed forward, with a well - considered, set of relevant, sustainable, meaningful GOALS! How can anyone, hope to become a true leader, unless/ until, he does so, and makes this, his reason for wanting to lead? With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic...

10/28/2019 11:58 AM

How to Deal With a Dysfunctional Leadership Team

Do your leaders burn through people? Are they hyper competitive? Do they leave that 'fluffy soft skills stuff' to the more junior staff (because they're too busy and know it all already?) Do they work in silos and struggle to collaborate? There is hope. You don't need to challenge personalities, just their beliefs.

10/28/2019 10:05 AM

How To EARN The Right To Be A Leader?

Although, many people, either, are elected, selected, or ascend to a variety of positions of leadership, very few, ever EARN the right, to be considered, a leader! After more than four decades, of involvement in nearly all components, of leading, and effectively using leadership planning, as well as identifying, qualifying, training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, as well as potential leaders, I have come to realize, one of the key reasons, so many organizations, and groups, are having issues and challenges, today, is the increasing, dearth of meaningful, effective leaders! Many seem to seek, some perceived benefits, and/ or, esteem,...

10/24/2019 07:23 PM

What Kind of Emoter Are You?

Do you blow up or shut down? Are you icy, hot, cold, or warm? It's amazing how emotions have a huge impact on our working lives, and especially on those around us. There are two things that drive our emotional self mastery: our ability to feel emotions in a healthy and productive way, and our ability to express them that does not have people running for the hills. Which are you?

10/24/2019 06:15 PM

How Leaders Use, And Apply, Their AGENDA?

One of the key differences, between the finest, genuine leaders, as opposed to pseudo - leaders, is how they determine, and create, their AGENDA. Unless/ until, one's agenda, prioritizes, serving and representing, both, the specific group, as well as constituent's, best interests, he doesn't deserve to be considered, a leader. Used properly, these focus on, and create, both, a well - considered, strategy, as well as the finest action plan, to achieve the right set of priorities, which address needs, priorities, and perceptions, both, in present terms, as well as in the longer - run!

10/24/2019 06:13 PM

Why Leaders Must Ignite The FLAME Of Leading?

If, effective leadership, was automatically derived, and created, from, proceeding in the best manner (from a technical, logical perspective), it would be far simpler, to identify individuals, fit, to be real leaders! However, the reality is, effectively leading, requires a combination of the necessary skill - set/ aptitude, as well as a true, positive, can - do, attitude, which one uses, proactively, in order to (figuratively), light/ ignite a FLAME, which motivates and inspires, both, actual, as well as potential constituents/ stakeholders, to get more involved, and committed, and become willing, ready, and able, to become the next generation of leaders!...

10/23/2019 09:44 AM

Why Successful Leaders Must LIKE Leading?

If one hopes to become a truly, successful leader, he must enjoy, and LIKE leading! There are so many aspects, to effective leadership, and many obstacles, etc, it's essential to maintain the discipline, and commitment, to persist, while lesser individuals, give - up! Therefore, one's eventual success, often, relies on proceeding in a timely, well - considered manner, and becoming, willing to expend the necessary degree of effort and energy!

10/23/2019 09:44 AM

7 Key Leadership Elements Of Producing Quality Events

Many people, witness, and attend a variety of events, and come away, either, satisfied, or ready to criticize! While it's often, easy, and simple, to find fault, or blame and complain, a real leader must be ready, willing, able, and prepared, to oversee these, effectively, to ensure, they achieve their objectives! After, more than four decades of involvement, in all areas of leadership, from identifying and qualifying, to training, developing and consulting, as well as having been intimately involved, in hundreds of events (of a variety of sizes, budgets, and purposes), I have determined, producing the best possible event, requires,...

10/23/2019 09:41 AM

How Leaders Get Others ABOARD?

In order to lead, effectively, one must attract potential constituents, while, also maintaining existing ones! This must be accomplished, by effectively, using a combination of skills, abilities, and personal attributes, in order to not only, bring others, ABOARD, but to keep them, motivated, inspired, and proud to belong to the specific organization, etc! You can't, simply, be, going through the motions, but, rather, must articulate a message, which fully explains, why your group, is worthy of their attention and commitment, and, why it is truly, valuable, to their needs, goals, perceptions, and priorities, in a value - oriented, manner!

10/23/2019 09:41 AM

How To KNOW How To Lead?

After, more than four decades of involvement, in nearly, all aspects of leadership, and leadership planning, from identifying and qualifying, to training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, as well as potential leaders, I have often, heard certain individuals, state, they were already prepared to lead, because, either they were a so - called, born - leader, or knew everything, they needed. However, since no one, is actually, born to become a leader, it takes a combination of various skills, plus a positive, can - do, attitude, to make a necessary, quality difference, for the better! How does anyone,...

10/23/2019 09:40 AM

How Great Leaders Use CHEER, Instead Of Fear?

Those, serving in positions of leadership, often, make a decision, either, intentional, or not, between leading, focused on, and emphasizing, fear, or the more productive approach, of enhancing, CHEER! While, pseudo - leaders, often, try to make others fear them, or, at least afraid of them, a true leader, realizes, he must, emphasize, bringing more joy, enjoyment, pleasure, happiness, and cheer, to those he serves and represents. He does so, not merely by making empty promises, and/ or, relying on rhetoric (and never, vitriol), but, rather, by seeking to effectively listen, and learn, in order to proactively address perceptions, and priorities, in...