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Young and Minority Leaders

Authenticity and the Gay Identity

James P Krehbiel asked: Many years ago, when I worked in education, I spent my summers directing outdoor park district activities for kids. The children would come from the neighborhood to play various games. One year I recall a teenage boy coming to the park with a desire to talk with me. He would attend […]

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Traits of a Leader

The Spiritual Challenge Of Modern Times

Louis Bonaventura asked: To grow spiritually in a world defined by power, money, and influence is a Herculean task. Modern conveniences such as electronic equipment, gadgets and tools, as well as entertainment through television, magazines, and the web have predisposed us to confine our attention mostly to physical needs and wants. As a result, our […]

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Feedback and Rewards

Employee Motivation – The VERY Easy Way!

Martin Haworth asked: We all like to be acknowledged, but for thousands, even millions of employees, such recognision never happens. From one day to the next, there are no positive messages for their contribution – yet as their boss, you can do this – and it will pay untold benefit for your business, organisation and, […]

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Traits of a Leader

Which is the Most Important Characteristic of Leadership?

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: World without leader would cease to exist.  Since time immemorial, leaders have guided humanity in their struggle for survival. A leader shows us a ray of light in darkness, makes our future brighter and life much simpler; he brings hope and happiness in our life.  What are the characteristic of leadership; […]

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Transformational Leadership

How To Deal With Fear In Transformational Leadership

Richard Cox asked: Anyone who has ever engaged a large or important undertaking, be it commercial, private or in the support of others, knows that at some point FEAR is likely to come into play, and try to derail your best intentions. Anyone engaged in Transformational Leadership wil experience this at some point, mainly because […]

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Defining Leadership

How Can We Define Leadership

Akhil Shahani asked: “Wherever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” Peter F. Drucker Undoubtedly, he’s talking about the leader who walks the path which others fear to tread. So how are these people different from the ordinary? More importantly, do you have what it takes to be a good leader? […]