Tom O\’Dea asked: Introduction Leadership responsibilities include dealing with the reality that people contribute and perform at different levels, and that leaders must recognize and reward people accordingly.  With innovation and change at the heart of competitive success, we all need people who take risks and challenge the status quo. But if all we had […]
Category: Leadership Mistakes
Drew Stevens asked: Copyright (c) 2008 Drew Stevens PhD Emerson states, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”. A majority of the issues related to worker productivity stem from enthusiasm. Individuals simply go to work because they abhor their employer, the monotony, and the products. There is no passion or pride. Much of this issue […]
Steven Sonsino asked: We learn most from our mistakes. It’s true. But problems occur for us when we forget this. Or when we deliberately deny that we made a mistake. And – if we’re honest – most of us do this, from time to time. So in this article I want to share with you […]
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Faith Vs. Vision
Michael Skye asked: Some people operate from faith, some from vision. Both are invaluable for tomorrow’s leaders and creators. Learn the distinction between faith and vision, and how you can leverage each. INTRODUCTION: Before exploring the distinctions between these two concepts, consider that what is meant by any word is determined largely by the context […]
Steven Sonsino asked: One of the skills that successful leaders need to master is a bit of a dirty word these days. It’s not the sort of thing they offer leadership training courses on, but it lies at the heart of most business relationships. What I’m talking about is office politics. When we call someone […]
Gayla Hodges asked: (c) 2008 Gayla Hodges Leaders who work for large corporations at the production level or in satellite or plant locations are often challenged with implementing corporate initiatives at their particular level. They are further challenged to implement them within the context of the local culture and of their own strategic goals. There […]
Jay Gordon Cone asked: We accept that trust is a key enabler of efficient and productive working relationships. We’re less sure about what it means to say we trust someone and even more perplexed by what it takes to engender trust. Let’s call the moment of trust that point in time when you have to […]
Joe Farcht asked: Practice a behavior once and find out how it is done. Repeat the behavior once more and you correct some mistakes. Practice the same behavior a third time and start to feel more comfortable. Practice it a fourth time and start to feel a little confidence. Practice it six more times and […]
Kevin Eikenberry asked: Most all of us would like everyone on our teams to be more creative (including ourselves). We celebrate the creative genius, dream of the breakthrough product or service idea, and marvel at those who can make these things happen. As a leader you know that higher levels of creativity can make your […]
Gary Bradt asked: Time management is a grand idea when dealing with the things in your life. It’s all about organization, efficiency and getting things done. As a tool for leading people through change, however, it misses the mark. In fact, when leading change, the last thing you want to do is manage your time. […]