Burl Collins asked: Using the tropical zodiac system people born between August 23rd and September 23rd are known by their Sun Sign Virgo the Virgin and are associated with the constellation Virgo. The Element of the Virgo sign is Earth and the color of Virgo Dark Brown. The starstone of Virgo is Sardonyx and the […]
Category: Traits of a Leader
Gayla Hodges asked: Copyright (c) 2008 Gayla Hodges Natural Effectiveness” revolves around your personal traits and characteristics. If we can measure how you work most efficiently and effectively (and we can), and then focus leadership around those characteristics and strengths, amazing things can happen. This is the core of our Natural Effectiveness” philosophy. It is […]
Kim DeYoung asked: As women we get to know ourselves and grow in our relationship to others. That’s why women tend to lead — not by words alone — but through our example and by modeling what we learn. This is the kind of leadership that’s most impactful because it’s accomplished day in and day […]
Lisa Nirell asked: Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, learned that successful people shared 17 common traits. One of those traits was that they shared a “burning desire.” How many of us work for organizations where that burning desire–or vision that launched the business–resembles a pile of smouldering embers? Or worse yet, where […]
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How to be a Great Manager
Ed Oakley asked: There are several traits that are vitally important for managers to develop and exhibit in order to be great manager, but in today’s world, the most important trait that a manager must success to be a great manager is leadership. In fact, without leadership skills and qualities, a manager will struggle to […]
Stephen T. Mcclellan, Cfa asked: Investors evaluate companies by gauging management effectiveness, quality, character, and values. Surprisingly, executives, who have an inordinate influence on their stock price, often transmit the wrong signals and act improperly with their investors, the media, customers, and employees. They fall prey to cheerleading and puffery. They over-promote their stock, managing […]
anonymous asked: There’s a difference between being a boss and a leader. Which one are you? Webster’s definitions of a boss include: A person who exercises control over others and makes decisions, usually the person of highest rank or authority, a supervisor, a person who commands in a domineering manner. In contrast the definitions for […]
Wally Bock asked: When John was promoted to his first management job, his boss gave him a book about twelve traits a leader must have. His father gave him a different book about the characteristics of great leaders. His sister sent him an article about the new leadership. And his brother-in-law sent him a different […]
Bill Thomas asked: “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” – Abraham Lincoln, US-President, 1861-1865 In order to become a fully functioning, successful individual in whichever endeavor you choose to undertake, you must first cultivate the right attitude and behaviorial traits. No where else is this […]
Axel Meierhoefer asked: mood in our workplace, at home, or in society in general is subdued, the value of great leaders becomes apparent. How often have you seen individuals who have been promoted from one level to the next and the next and the next based on need and some extraordinary skills become insecure, controlling, […]