When dictators come to power, they often use a well-planned strategy for ousting their rivals. Part of that strategy helps them to justify the harsh tactics they use against their political opponents. One part of the strategy gradually strips away the human character of people who stand between the dictator and total control of the country. By stripping away human … [Read more...]
The Wrong Thing to Do When Faced With a Problem (and What to Do Instead)
As I watch what is going on politically across the nation, attend various business meetings and even participate in family discussions, I can't help but notice how the rhetoric and emotion often increase, while the civility and human connection decrease. People become obstinate or angry. Some even resort to insults, and productive conversation flies out the window. The … [Read more...]
4 Must-Have Qualities to Succeed as a Leader Today
Rising to the top and being effective when you get there requires much more than a cutthroat attitude and a controlling, authoritative style, says Katherine Ludwig, coauthor along with Ed Hess of Humility Is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age." In fact, say the authors, more and more studies are finding that the exact opposite traits and … [Read more...]
5 Signs That You Are a Bad Listener
By Marlene Chism, consultant, executive educator, professional speaker and the author of Stop Workplace Drama, and No-Drama Leadership. One of the most important communication skills you will ever learn is the art of effective listening. This skill alone has the power to transform any relationship. In your professional life, listening is at the heart of effective leadership, … [Read more...]
Be Honest: What Legacy Will You Leave Behind?
By Jaimy Ford I lost nearly two hours on Twitter today, "absorbing" all the political news that has come out in the last couple of days. But this isn't a time-management post, nor will I make it a political post. I think most of us endure enough of that as it is. Nope, this post is about legacy, because I kept seeing the word pop up in my Twitter feed. People were … [Read more...]
10 Nurturing Habits That Can Transform Your Company
Too many workplaces are missing the kindness factor, and it's more damaging than you might realize, says Dr. Susan Mangiero, leadership coach and author of The Big Squeeze: Hugs & Inspirations for Every Grown-Up Who Loves Teddy Bears. Why? Because kindness is integral to employee engagement—and cultures of engagement are integral to high-performance organizations. "Doing … [Read more...]
Generalist vs. Specialist: Which Should You Hire?
By Brian Cristiano, founder of BOLD Worldwide. One of your most important roles as a new leader will be recruiting the right employees . These folks will not only partake in daily tasks to help your team run smoothly, they will also act as the face of your organization, which is why it’s important to take time to find and employ the “right” employees. They should be eager to … [Read more...]
Negative Vs. Positive Leadership (and Why You Should Choose the Latter)
If you're a leader, best-selling author Jon Gordon wants you to take this message to heart: Spreading negative energy solves nothing. In fact, it causes people to shut down. Morale suffers, employees disengage, productivity takes a hit, and profits fall. "It's easy to get upset and derailed by anger when things go wrong, but then the issue gets lost because you mismanaged … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: How to Motivate 6 Different Employee Types
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The best way to motivate people is to truly understand what motivates them. Sounds painfully simple, and yet, too many leaders don't follow that advice. They stick to one-size-fits-all tactics or rely on money to motivate employees to do their very best. In this infographic, created by Headway Capital, you'll learn that money is not the answer to everything and instead … [Read more...]
How to Evaluate Workplace Training Programs
During a discussion with Bob Mason, who we interviewed for our “The Qualities of a Strong Leader: Deep Insight From a Long-Time Military Leader” post, he offered so much insight on leadership that we decided to write more than one post! Bob, along with Steve Alltop, formed The Daedalus Group, a provider of team-building, leadership and strategic planning training. He pulls … [Read more...]