Stan Truskie, Ph.D. asked: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates recently criticized the US military for not doing enough to support soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, singling out the Air Force for adapting too slowly to the new enemies on those battlefields. He blamed military leaders who are “stuck in old ways of doing business”. That […]
Category: Leadership Styles
Kira Wagner asked: The focus for the moment is on leadership style. We’re all leaders in one way or another. The questions are: Do we lead by example, or is it “do as I say not as I do”? Do we realize the effect that our words as well as our actions have on ourselves? […]
Caitlin Lucy asked: With the launch of the Nokia N95, Nokia has once again proved its leadership in the digital mobile world. Though in the mobile phone market, many design and feature rich handsets are being launched almost on a weekly basis, but Nokia has made its presence with its multi featured device before the […]
Ann Knapp asked: The challenge for companies in the glass making business, especially those with significant resources and financial strength, is to differentiate themselves by developing and introducing new profit opportunities for their customers, something that can be done by meeting the requirements of the industries we serve as well as anticipating future trends and […]
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Classic Leadership Styles
Martin Haworth asked: Much has been said over the years about leadership styles. Yet research into the best and most practical overview leads to the easiest conclusion (there will always be variables on these, as well as mixes of them), are that there are four distinct leadership styles. With one to avoid as well! 1. […]
Sarah Cooper asked: The MBTI is extensively used for leadership development training and coaching in companies all over the world. Based on psychologist Carl Jung’s theory of personality types, for more than 50 years it has been the most widely used psychometric instrument for understanding normal personality differences. How does the MBTI work? The MBTI […]
David Byrd asked: The only true measure of leadership quality is effectiveness. Effective leaders are consistent, they know what works, and they know what doesn’t. As a result, they foster positive and creative work environments, deliver measurable and sustainable results, and maintain the ethical integrity of the workplace. Effective leaders are aware of their personal, […]
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The Basic Guide To Leaderships
Paul Hata asked: Much has been written about leadership: rules, pointers, styles, and biographies of inspiring leaders throughout world history. But there are certain leadership ideas that we ourselves fail to recognize and realize in the course of reading books. Here is a short list of things you thought you knew about leadership. 1. Leaders […]
Michael Lee asked: Several famous leadership quotes can inspire and motivate you to aim for something that is beyond anything you ever thought possible. Here are a few famous leadership quotes you can ponder on, and some great ways to apply them in real life. Leadership Quote # 1 – “The best teacher is the […]
Daegan Smith asked: An organization no matter how small or big it is calls for a leader. The leader on the other hand cannot just be someone. He has to be an effective leader, so to speak. Anyone can become a leader but only a few can exhibit effective leadership. Now there is a big […]