Creating Opportunity From Turbulent TimesGreat leaders often emerge from adversity
Thu, 09/20/2012 - 09:56
The events that have transpired since the onset of the current recessionary cycle underscore the turbulent times all organizations face. Although uncertainty is troubling, the time of greatest organizational opportunity is found when the business… Attention to Minor Details Averts Major ProblemsEmployees should be encouraged to make decisions where and when they count
Thu, 09/06/2012 - 13:19
The saying, “The devil is in the details” is true in all organizational and business environments. Often when leaders take the time to empower their employees and teams to handle minor details and problems, major problems are avoided or at least… 16 Ways to Motivate Employees and Celebrate Their SuccessesMotivational methods are effective when they are aimed at individual satisfaction
Mon, 08/13/2012 - 12:40
A leader’s primary function is to help employees develop a strong belief in the company’s mission and the importance of their individual jobs. His secondary function is to ensure optimal results from delegated assignments and tasks. Excellent… The Stronger the Personal Feelings, the Less Likely Any Agreement Will OccurRequire each party to accurately restate the ideas and feelings of the previous speaker
Mon, 07/30/2012 - 12:19
The primary barrier to mutual communication is a person’s natural tendency to approve or disapprove of what is being said by another person. Judging takes place because people tend to evaluate what they hear from their own personal point of view and… Learning to Channel Conflict in Teams Resistance helps teams discover how to change
Mon, 06/25/2012 - 12:06
T eams are created to tackle difficult issues and tough organizational problems. Invariably, the solutions that teams develop result in active transformations that disrupt the status quo and personal agendas—including, sometimes, removing people… When Building Trust, Avoid These Six BehaviorsAllow employees to make decisions and mistakes in their own way
Mon, 06/11/2012 - 11:13
One of the pillars of leadership is developing and fostering a deep sense of mutual workplace trust. One of the problems facing organizations is a simple lack of trust between employees and their managers.
For managers to experience successful… If You’re Not Emotionally Committed, Your Success Will Be LimitedGreat American leaders all had one thing in common
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 12:23
Depths of personal commitment allowed the great leaders to execute well in all aspects of their business, as well as to overcome any barriers and adversities they encountered.
Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, noted, “I think I overcame every… Feedback Is the Foundation of Effective CoachingWhen feedback is timely the receiver is more apt to consider its usefulness
Wed, 05/02/2012 - 10:27
A manager who wishes to communicate effectively must receive and impart reliable and honest input by observing, questioning, and opening up productive two-way dialogue. Feedback is a major part of the total communication process that requires… Eight Problem Solving TrapsUnderstand that effective problem solving often consumes more time
Thu, 03/15/2012 - 12:01
The process of problem solving can at first blush appear relatively simple: The difficulty is defined, facts and evidence are collected and analyzed, and a solution agreed upon. However, because imperfect people make decisions, the entire process is… Actively Eliciting Feedback from EmployeesEffective leaders are rarely able to change another’s viewpoint without altering their own perceptions
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 16:38
Effective leadership is based on ongoing input and feedback. Where 20 years ago managers rarely asked for input, today effective leaders are regularly seeking and receiving employee feedback.
Leaders elicit cooperation from employees and other…
