Oct 30 2013
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One of the most important, but least understood skills for a leader is the ability to solve problems and make good decisions. The two skills are inextricably linked. Unfortunately, there a many experts who would have us believe that problem solving is a very complex procedure requiring special techniques and training. Not so! …
Oct 23 2013
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Leadership is probably one of the most studied subjects ever. There are thousands of books on the subject with more published every year. Most of that information can be boiled down to a few important theories and models. New leaders need not become academics on the subject of leadership. As I said, much …
Oct 16 2013
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How many times have you wished your boss would learn to communicate better? In a leadership position, communication becomes vitally important, both for conveying a message to workers, and passing information to the boss. To be effective, leaders must develop the ability to communicate with their followers, their peers, and their bosses. For …
Oct 15 2013
I spend a lot of time talking and writing about leadership development and I want to provide valuable content that’s relevant to your needs. That means I also need to listen so I’ve created two surveys to help me learn about your issues. If you’re a business owner, CEO, or in another position …
Oct 09 2013
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Too many leaders approach their new position without a clear understanding of who they are. This sounds like some kind of touchy feely psychobabble but it isn’t. Leaders need to know their own strengths and weaknesses, what irritates them and how they react to problems, as well as their own personal values. They …
Oct 02 2013
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Send to Kindle“We just don’t have money in the budget for leadership development training right now.” I hear this way too often. Yes, leadership training is my business so I have a vested interest. But this isn’t an ad for services. It’s a plea to help your supervisors and managers become better leaders. Leadership development …
Sep 06 2012
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Leadership With MBTI and Other Instruments “Jerry is an INTP so he may not follow-up and will probably have trouble working with the team.” “Really, how do you know that?” “I can just tell that would be his Myers Briggs score.” “So you can briefly observe someone and tell what their personality is?” …
Jul 18 2012
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What’s Wrong With This Generation? What is wrong with this new generation? I just don’t understand what they’re thinking. They just want to have a good time. I worry about our future. You’ve probably heard, or made these comments yourself. In fact, these are comments I heard growing up. I’ve also read similar …
May 09 2012
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Employee Engagement Employee engagement. It’s become something of a buzz phrase in the management and leadership world. While employee engagement isn’t that difficult, it does seem to be something a lot of leaders have a difficult time with. I recently saw an interview with Randi Zuckerburg. If you recognize the name, it’s because …
Aug 22 2011
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There is no shortage of leadership experts. Peruse a list of what various coaches, consultants and trainers offer and you’ll find many different subjects, but they all seem to have something like “and leadership” somewhere in the mix. Browse the shelves in your library or favorite bookstore for books on leadership and you’ll …
