Leadership Articles

Business » Leadership | By Greg Giesen @ Thursday, 26th July 2007 @ 3:17 PM

Much like the lighthouse that provides guidance and direction for sea-bearing vessels, leaders must become the beacon of light in their own lives before they can effectively lead others. As we have come to learn, true leadership is not about a title or a position in an organization. Nor is it about a person's genetic make-up, level of education or socio-economic status. Leadership is a way of being. Effective leaders are those who lead by a set of core values that reflect who they... more...

Business » Leadership | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 19th July 2007 @ 6:17 PM

When it boils down to it, return on investment is what you are looking for when investing in this area. How much does it cost, what will you get on the day and most importantly what return will you get from the activities after the day of the event? To ensure that you get a good return on your investment, it's important to choose carefully. A lot of money spent on the wrong type of team event will be a waste and equally not enough money spent may also prove pointless. So how ... more...

Business » Leadership | By Joe Farcht @ Thursday, 19th July 2007 @ 5:18 PM

Everyone wants a quick fix. Just tell me the secret of developing more effective leadership. Quick, sweet, and get it done today. I can and I can't! I Can: Acquire new insights into becoming more effective as a leader. Apply them to your work and life. Practice until mastered. Continue the process indefinitely. Developing more effective leadership is a hugely broad subject and so is the I Can answer. That answer is probably not a good one although the process steps are ... more...

Business » Leadership | By Martin Haworth @ Thursday, 19th July 2007 @ 1:15 PM

If you want to build a succession planning process that works well, you will need to build relationships with your people like never before. It's critical to your success, because relationship building is the platform of all you do in business. Everything. It is the most vital thing that you do, without exception. Be it with your own people or others you interact with (who knows who is out there just waiting for your call!). At the core of all great management success is the r... more...

Business » Leadership | By James Yee @ Friday, 13th July 2007 @ 6:17 PM

When you hear the word 'coach', what comes first into your mind? Do you picture a basketball team with a man/woman shouting out directions? Or perhaps a football team with a man/woman pacing to and fro and calling out the names of the players? Coaching is no longer reserved to sports teams; it is now one of the key concepts in leadership and management. Why is coaching popular? Coaching levels the playing field. Coaching is one of the six emotional leadership sty... more...

Business » Leadership | By Faye B. Roberts @ Friday, 6th July 2007 @ 4:00 PM

A recent Gallup poll found that 40% of adults have a fear of public speaking. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once stated that at a funeral, most people would rather be inside the casket than giving the eulogy! Public speaking fear can cripple your career since it's almost impossible to be successful in business without having to speak to a large group at some point in time. But an excruciating fear of speaking can make this a painful experience. Whether you call it performance anxie... more...

Business » Leadership | By Joe Farcht @ Thursday, 5th July 2007 @ 1:38 PM

Practice a behavior once and find out how it is done. Repeat the behavior once more and you correct some mistakes. Practice the same behavior a third time and start to feel more comfortable. Practice it a fourth time and start to feel a little confidence. Practice it six more times and start to build mastery. What's so hard about mastering new skills that will bring you greater success? Fear of never having behaved in that new way and failing is a huge personal threat to many pe... more...

Business » Leadership | By Martin Haworth @ Tuesday, 3rd July 2007 @ 11:27 AM

It's vitally important is that you take the time to get really clear on what not only your expectations of the future of your business are, but that you know what you want - even what you dream about. A business vision is more than a template to fit into, it's a much bigger thing. It's about hope and desire. About passion and dreams of what you want it to be like, without restriction. Taking the time either alone, with your most important key team members or, perhap... more...

Business » Leadership | By Ben Welch @ Thursday, 28th June 2007 @ 11:39 AM

Every boss can't be loved by every employee. But that doesn't mean that every boss needs to be Michael Scott from NBC's The Office. Thus, in order to minimize resentment, a good boss should understand some of more common reasons why employers hate their bosses so they can respond swiftly and effectively. 1. Employees need respect. One of greatest complaints that nearly every employee has about their boss is a perceived lack of respect. Most employees feel their bosses don&#... more...

Business » Leadership | By Kevin Sinclair @ Sunday, 24th June 2007 @ 1:06 AM

Are leaders born or made? The old adage states that leaders are in fact born. I disagree with that partially. Anyone can learn to become a leader, and be a successful one at that. That is the key, learning. Leadership is a process, one that requires learning and understanding. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the leaders in network marketing and the people that struggle everyday? They have an understanding, that in order to be successful you must take what each day g... more...

Business » Leadership | By may chew @ Monday, 18th June 2007 @ 7:32 PM

By studying the behaviors of thousands of self-made millionaires Brian Tracy has summarized common 21 qualities of success. These principles, although obvious to some, are timeless and should not be underestimated. When you these, you can dramatically change your thoughts, actions, habits, income and lifestyle. We all have access to information and knowledge. It's how we apply them that makes the difference between success and non-success. Here are 21 qualities of self made milliona... more...

Business » Leadership | By Enrique Villalobos @ Wednesday, 6th June 2007 @ 10:50 AM

One might link home business opportunities with personality, but fact is you have to have a specific character to go it solo. Not everyone can be a home business owner. But there are some personality traits that are common in the self-employed that outdo education, who knows who, skills and experience. Those who choose home opportunities that best fit their true personalities have a higher degree of success. Every personality type has the potential for success in the right opportunity. M... more...

Business » Leadership | By Graeme Nichol @ Wednesday, 30th May 2007 @ 4:59 PM

Can you imagine going on a road trip without knowing your destination? Or, building your house without plans? The same can be said about running your business without a plan. They say that -If you dont know where you are going, any road will do.- But if you dont know where you are going how do you know when you get there? Or if the road you are on is the right road or the scenic, roundabout route? Planning is essential if you have somewhere to go. If you want to grow your business,... more...

Business » Leadership | By Barbara Gabogrecan @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 7:46 PM

Most new and emerging businesses face problems at one time or another, and can benefit from the help of a more experienced person. Traditionally the mentor has offered support for the business operator. However, 'Business and Lifestyle' coaches have taken over the role of mentoring and differ in one important aspect. They get paid for their services. Generally it has been considered that mentors give their time freely, but that doesn't have to be the case. If a mentor gives... more...

Business » Leadership | By Graeme Nichol @ Friday, 25th May 2007 @ 11:15 AM

The Blind Men and the Elephant It was six men of Indostan To learning much inclined, Who went to see the Elephant (Though all of them were blind), That each by observation Might satisfy his mind. The First approached the Elephant, And happening to fall Against his broad and sturdy side, At once began to bawl: -God bless me! But the Elephant Is very like a wall!- The Second feeling the tusk, Cried, -Ho, what have we here, So very round and ... more...

Business » Leadership | By Amy Nutt @ Wednesday, 16th May 2007 @ 10:06 PM

The subject of leadership goes to the root of organized human behavior. Leadership is so integral to who we are that it's difficult to imagine human history without it. Would great cities have ever been built without it? Would nations have been forged? Indeed, could any great endeavor have been accomplished without leadership? Very likely, no. It is little wonder, then, that leadership continues to be a very high priority in modern organizations and promises to remain one into the ... more...

Business » Leadership | By Bob Bergeth @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 7:04 PM

One leadership quality, above all, motivates and inspires men and women into action. Do you know the one key trait that carries the day and ensures your success in business? Do you have it? Can you recognize it in others? All great leaders have this quality. Read about it next. Years ago, I attended a seminar on leadership. The seminar leader offered a significant amount of cash to anyone who would come up to the podium and speak about leadership for ten minutes. No one took him up on his... more...

Business » Leadership | By Melih Oztalay @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 6:07 PM

In early 1990, American President Companies started double-stack container rail service from Woodhaven, Michigan to Ford Motor Company's auto assembly plant in Hermosillo, Mexico. APC coordinates all the information, transportation, and inventory handling necessary to pick up parts and components from vendors and sequence-load them into containers for delivery on a just-in-time basis to Hermosillo. The movement includes coordination over four railroads and with Mexican customs offic... more...

Business » Leadership | By Adrian Adams @ Tuesday, 8th May 2007 @ 4:41 PM

It would be misleading to make managers and supervisors think that there's a secret to motivating and inspiring their fellow employees. In fact, only the employees themselves can do that, and so the role of the management is to create and foster an environment in which employees are given the opportunity to seek personal motivation and inspiration in their jobs and careers. This might sound harder than it seems, but the truth is that everyone knows how to create such an environment.... more...

Business » Leadership | By Kevin Sinclair @ Friday, 4th May 2007 @ 12:27 AM

Have you ever encountered a problem only to become stumped trying to come up with a solution? How often have you found yourself saying that there is just no possible answer and you think that you have reached a dead end? From time to time the problems that we are faced with may be so huge that one may feel like they are hammering against a brick wall. The stress involved with having to solve such a problem can be more than just a little overwhelming. But have faith and rejoice, for... more...