“Leaders can only take people as far as they have gone.” This is not new news, but yet sometimes comes as a surprise. The very definition of “leadership” carries the idea that someone must be a little bit more advanced, more knowledgeable, or more experienced. You do not have be first, most important, getting the [...]
Understanding Gen-Y: Keeping Options Open
May 23, 2012 By 3 Comments
Please forgive the poor formatting. I blog from my iPad when I travel and I am unable to format this as I would like. Millennials. Generation Y. Gen iY. Regardless of the moniker, this generation is different. Working in a college setting, I have had the opportunity to witness them (and myself) juxtaposed against Baby [...]
The X-Factor for Leaders
May 11, 2012 By 3 Comments
Today’s post is an excellent guest post by Loren Pinilis. What main trait do you think of when you think of a strong leader? Being a visionary? An idea factory? An inspiration? Instantly, our minds are filled with images of leaders such as Steve Jobs who cast dazzling visions that changed the marketplace and [...]
Give Them a Piece of Your Mind
April 20, 2012 By 9 Comments
When you lose your temper you lose your credibility, along with any hope that people will want to help you. If you want your voice to be heard…
Is Your Workplace a Minefield?
April 11, 2012 By 9 Comments
Communication problems create a minefield of assumptions sure to blast any team, especially one with new leadership. Avoid these six explosive mistakes!
Loving the Unloveable
March 28, 2012 By 15 Comments
Every time I watch Patch Adams, I am reminded that even the friendliest of dispositions will be challenged by difficult people.
Leadership Failure, Coaching, & Your Leadership Style
March 10, 2012 By 4 Comments
Don’t miss the best of this week! Three articles that will make you a better leader from around the web:
Handling Problems: Using Power vs. People
March 9, 2012 By 3 Comments
You may have power, but that does not mean you hold all the cards. Is your leadership style fueling the fire?
5 Steps to Self-Leadership
March 5, 2012 By 8 Comments
Before one can lead others, they must first learn to lead themselves. Start your week off right with these 5 Steps to Self-Leadership:
Overcoming Failure in 7 Steps
February 3, 2012 By 9 Comments
In sports and in life, this much is true: No team is incapable of failure. How will you overcome?
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