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Traits of a Leader

The One, Essential Trait of Every Self-made Millionaire

Ryan asked: Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a specific formula for making millions of dollars? “If you want to become a millionaire, all you have to do is A, B and C.” You know . . . . “Go get a degree in small-business management, talk to Jim at the bank to set […]

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Feedback and Rewards

Exercise: 7 Tips for Fitness Success

Tod Syversen asked: Today, in honor of lists (who doesn’t love lists?) here are seven tips to help make starting a new exercise routine easier. 1. The obligatory “consult your doctor first.” This one is particularly for if you’re not normally physically active. Before you begin a new exercise program it is really important to […]

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Transformational Leadership

How Transformational Leadership Uplifts the Passion of Its Followers

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Transformational leadership assumes that people will follow that person who has the ability to inspire and motivate them. A person that has the passion and vision to excel can do great things. It also assumes that tasks can be accomplished by injecting energy and enthusiasm among the followers. Transformational leadership uplifts […]

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Leadership Mistakes

What Kind of Leader are You?

Kate Mercer asked: t your vision, your passion, and your strategy and plan. So why is it that despite displaying appropriate leadership competencies, you sometimes fail? In practice, there is one factor that distinguishes success and failure in leadership: the leader’s flexibility of style. Do you pride yourself on involving and engaging your team members […]

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Leadership Mistakes

How to Lead not Push: Being a True Leader

Mark Shead asked: A common mistake inexperience leaders make is using authority when it is not needed. If you are the boss people have to do what you say right? So the easy way to get people to do what you want is to just use your authority muscle and show they that you are […]