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- LEADERSHIP and ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Self-Made Billionaire Dr. John Malone story - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERleadership and Entrepreneurship: John Malone, Ph.D. Story, Chairman and CEO, Liberty Media, Inc. By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph. D. This groundbreaking proven research into how to "How to Overcome Adversity" and how to "Turn Adversity into Opportunities" has received extensive ...
Views: 5618(118 votes) - Hit the Prospects Hot Buttons to Close More Sales - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Geoff FickeAt the conclusion of every sales presentation the salesman will have achieved one of three results: a sale is made, a sale is lost or valuable information is gleaned that can result in building a relationship. The third result can be called identifying the “hot button”. Obviously, the purpose of ...
Views: 5501(3 votes) - Leadership: Thirteen Essential Qualities of Successful Leadership & Becoming Enlightened Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERLEADERSHIP Qualities or Traits: There are Thirteen Essential Qualities of Successful Leadership and that show how to become an Enlightened Leader. These 13 qualities or skills of Successful Leadership come from 30 years of "real world - street smarts" as a senior corporate leader and the ...
Views: 5464(119 votes) - Managing The Relationship With Your Peers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Pat BrillYour employees watch closely how you manage them, your boss and your peers and they will emulate your behavior. How you manage your relationships with other managers will affect the relationship you have with your direct reports. You lead by example! Becoming a strong manager means you will ...
Views: 5432(1 vote) - Ethics--The Conscious of Decision Making - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Billy ArcementWith the continuously surfacing scandals in Corporate America, the idea that any form of ethics exists in business is suspect. We are also seeing similar situations within the ranks of government and religious leaders. And, the lack of ethics is not confined to America. It’s global! By ...
Views: 5422(1 vote) - 57% of Managers Time is Spent Dealing With Difficult Staff - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Andrew Rondeau57% of Managers Time is Spent Dealing With Difficult Staff. Announcing Ways To Deal With Difficult Staff. As a manager, how do you deal with difficult staff? How much of your management time is spent unwisely with difficult staff? Would you like to know the secrets of easily managing your ...
Views: 5399(2 votes) - Living on the edge of chaos <br/>(A summary extracted from Professor Petruska Clarkson's Study: "Learning to Unlearn") - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Eddy KloproggeUnlearn, to be able to learn The ability to deal with everyday difficulties and hostile attacks, like a sneering remark at an important meeting, is an indicator of what we call 'a low centre of gravity'. This is a characteristic of people who can maintain their balance, resourcefulness and ...
Views: 5394 - 12 Daily Affirmations For Christian Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie Swedberg1. I am uniquely created by God for a specific purpose. God created only one model with my exact DNA. He specifically selected my parents, siblings, race, nationality, mental capacity, physical features and time in history. Like any responsible artist, architect, designer or inventor, God ...
Views: 5386(4 votes) - What makes the difference between success and failure - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gina GardinerAny business owner must have asked themselves that question countless times and it has never been more pertinent than now. I read some research earlier this week which focussed the top ten worries for business owners. They included some pretty weighty issues, survival being top of the list. ...
Views: 5292(7 votes) - Employee Motivation: 10 Ways to Engage Your Employees - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Doris KovicHow motivated are your employees? Are they fully engaged and passionate about their work? In challenging economic times it is natural for most people to lose some level of enthusiasm. When we cut costs and people around us lose jobs and even their homes, our desire to take on the "biggest ...
Views: 5288(13 votes) - When You Throw Dirt, You Lose Ground - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“When you throw dirt, you lose ground.” – Texas Proverb Nothing tears down relationships, teamwork, effectiveness, and productivity like the office rumor mill and gossip. Some refer to this as water cooler chit chat. There are certain type individuals that will go straight to the source to ...
Views: 5154 - How to Improve Decision Making For Both Logical Thinkers and Feelers Using Myers Briggs - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Liz CassidyA common cause of frustration in communicating with others is the difference between logical and values-based decision makers. Logical decision makers (like Mr Spock in the original Star Trek series) need sound reasoning to be the basis of their well thought through decisions. They remain ...
Views: 5028(2 votes) - Writing Your Own Performance Review - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sherry ReadPerformance review time – potentially one of the least desired events of the work year. Your experiences could range from receiving seemingly arbitrary comments, vacuous praise, a sense that your manager hates this more than you do, to comments on a job well done and even the (occasional) ...
Views: 5020(1 vote) - Top 5 advantages of buying wholesale products from online stores - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Clara jamesThanks to internet for revolutionizing the entire face of social interaction, research and business! All wholesalers now operate an online store, have maintained a complete and comprehensive product catalogue, ensure secure online payment and employ such order placement methods which facilitates ...
Views: 4950 - People Management Training – Effective Tips on Managing People - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kate TammemagiThere are a few basic principles in Managing People which Supervisors or Managers at any level should follow. These basic principles ensure that your reports are focussed on achieving their goals and objectives, and have the motivation to achieve success. Here we outline the key tips to ...
Views: 4884(1 vote) - Why is ERP Implementation important for your organisation? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Steven GrantEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation have changed the work landscape in IT organisations. ERP implementation basically takes into account people and technology. An ERP package monitors the work flow of the entire organisation and it also connects the people from each other. Earlier ...
Views: 4823(1 vote) - Examples of Bad Leadership and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Lisa RezacThe success of a business depends on several components, and the most important of these components is good leadership. Without proper leadership, a company will not succeed. Just look at some of the most successful businesses in the world and then take a look at their leaders; Microsoft and ...
Views: 4812 - 20 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofit Organizations - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Sharon MikrutNonprofit organizations are always looking for ways in which to raise money to support their respective operation. The following list provides some traditional methods for generating revenue but it also includes some ideas you may not have previously thought about or considered. Assess which ...
Views: 4735(6 votes) - Don’t Suck Up To Anyone Higher Than You - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Andrew BaileyAccording to the web site www.idiomeanings.com, the definition of sucking up is: ‘to behave in a very friendly, flattering, or kind manner to someone higher than you in order to get a benefit.’ Usually this is done in a very contrite and deceptive manner. A person says things and does things ...
Views: 4732(6 votes) - Manager's Corner - Retain Your Employees: Get To Know Them - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Liz WeberEmployee retention is a hot topic. Every employer knows it's terribly expensive, time consuming, and disruptive to operations to repeatedly recruit, hire, train, and then lose employees. There are many reasons employees leave their jobs. However, time and again, employees leave because of ...
Views: 4690(7 votes) - Entrepreneurial Leadership and Management: Profile of Successful Venture Capitalist William H. Draper III - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERSuccessful Entrepreneurial Leadership: Profile of William H. Draper III, Managing Partner, Draper-Richards, LP (Venture Capital) This groundbreaking leadership and entrepreneurship research by has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from two well-known prominent ...
Views: 4662(121 votes) - Merchant Banking – Why it is Important - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Sophia PellmanMerchant banking services are particularly important in today's world. With Governments continually changing and modifying rules and regulations and imposing statutory obligations on companies, merchant banks help business units by keeping them up-to-date with the various changes and also ...
Views: 4641 - Top Seven Tips for Reducing Workplace Negativity - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismNegativity is the number one productivity problem in the workplace. Signs of negativity include backstabbing, gossiping, power struggles and lack of teamwork. The end result is absenteeism, low morale and turnover. Here are seven tips for improving workplace relationships and reducing ...
Views: 4588(1 vote) - Five Leadership Qualities That Will Make You Stand Out - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Marlene ChismWhat leadership qualities do the most effective managers posses that make them stand out from ordinary managers? You might think that it’s difficult to stand out given all the distractions of the day. However, there are easy ways to be exceptional simply by distinguishing yourself from the ...
Views: 4585 - Does Your Dress Code Address "Flip Flops”? - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Glenn ShepardOne of the most important things a manager can do to set healthyboundaries in the office is to define a dress code. It's morecritical today than ever before. Young men today show up for jobinterviews wearing shorts and muscle shirts. Others look likethey just crawled out of bed wearing baggy ...
Views: 4579(1 vote) - The Spiritual Energy of Money - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lisa HaishaOne of the biggest and most important issues facing everyone right now is the state of their financial health. Let’s face it, money matters. Financial stress is the number one killer of relationships. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that suicide rates in ...
Views: 4472(2 votes) - Collaboration in The Nonprofit Community – The Many Benefits Of Working Together - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Sharon MikrutCollaboration is a process where two or more parties get together to work on common goals. The advantages of collaboration are numerous, and they benefit all parties involved. This article lists what I feel are the major advantages of collaborating with your colleagues. 1. Collaboration is ...
Views: 4451(2 votes) - Think Twice- Act Once - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadI stole this from the carpenters; "measure twice, cut once". Thanks guys. The longer I work on a project; there is always something that comes to the top to make my understanding and grasp of the subject better and better. This section is one of those improvements. Before And After If ...
Views: 4439(3 votes) - Achieving Better Work-Life Balance by Managing Upward - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ellen SmolkoOf all the skills and knowledge required to succeed in today’s workforce, managing upward – the ability to manage one’s supervisors, managers, and leadership team – is perhaps the least taught or practiced, yet it is one of the most valuable skills a knowledge worker can have. When done ...
Views: 4406(1 vote) - Managing Expectations in Personal and Professional Life - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Ganesh BabuIn personal and professional life, most of us are struggling to manage the expectation as we have limited time and resources. On the personal front, there is a need to manage the expectation from SELF as well as from family members. In the professional front,there is a need to manage the ...
Views: 4364 - Treat Your Staff With Respect - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Andrew BaileyWe have all heard of the ancient saying “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” I’m sure that where you work you see and hear managers abusing their staff everyday. Or worse still, you might be one of them. Worse again, you might not even realize you are doing it! There is no ...
Views: 4331(3 votes) - Corporate Greed- A review of recent events and the need for Corporate Ethics (Part I of III) - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERCorporate Greed (Part I of III) Corporate greed has recently dominated the headlines in the United States. The list of fallen and disgraced Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers is long and alarming, and the stories emerging from the rubble of major corporations are quite ...
Views: 4302(83 votes) - Your Management Team's Strengths and Weaknesses - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Strong ClarkeIf you have a team of managers, explain why this is the best solution for your company's needs. Perhaps you have multiple departments to manage and you need to create a hierarchy within the company. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of each individual on your team and convince investors ...
Views: 4249(2 votes) - How’s This For Lack of Appreciation? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2005 from Mike MooreI recently met a middle aged woman who had been a manager in a large international company for over 25 years. In all that time she has received positive evaluations and performance assessments from her supervisors. Carol loved her job and worked long hours, seldom missed work due to illness ...
Views: 4236 - Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Management: Profile of Dr. John Sperling, Chairman of Apollo Group, Inc. (University of Phoenix) - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERThis article provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders, ...
Views: 4225(114 votes) - Effective Delegation Skills for Managers - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Joy HuberAdapted from Effective Delegation Skills for Managers: Five Steps to Maximize Your Time & Employee Resources! by Joy Huber Most of the personnel managers I know complain about disastrous results when they attempt delegating. I frequently hear, “I might as well just do it myself. But it’s not ...
Views: 4151(1 vote) - Delegating - Only Do what Only you Can do - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Liz CassidySeveral of my coaching clients have requested support with either time management or work life balance When we have a discovery conversation on their challenge there is generally much more to discuss on the topic of insufficient delegation. They're keeping excessive responsibilities, ...
Views: 4108 - 5 Tips for Creating a Crisp and Memorable Introduction - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIf you are the speaker at a meeting, conference or event, it's one of your responsibilities to provide a written introduction to the meeting organizer. The purpose of the introduction is to capture the audience’s attention and give them a quick overview of your background and experience. ...
Views: 4105(2 votes) - Leadership can be an unpopular business - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Leadership can be an unpopular business. The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.” Tony Blair (former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) The above quote from Tony Blair led me to the theme for this week’s edition. Throughout my career in leadership ...
Views: 4042(4 votes) - The New-Age Manager - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Eric GarnerIf you’re a manager working in a business that wants to become successful in the 21st century, then you need to embrace the 8 archetypal roles of the New-Age Manager. 1. Prophet. The new-age manager stands out from others by their ability to see possibilities that others don’t see. ...
Views: 4005 - The Pace of Organizational Change - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Afsaneh NooriAt a recent conference, participants wanted to know: • What is the pace of change? When is too much, too much? • Is change better if done quickly, or more slowly? Surveys indicate too much change is the cause of project failure. Initiative overload can be the reason your project may fail. So, ...
Views: 3980 - Leadership 101: Critical Tips And Tools To Become a Better Manager or Supervisor - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Wendy Montes de ocaEmployees are often dropped into managerial roles based on the quality of their actual work, not on their ability to manage. The problem: The skills needed to perform a job usually are completely different from the skills needed to supervise employees performing that same job. That’s why ...
Views: 3978 - Conflict Resolution - 3 Common Myths About Resolving Conflict - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Paul EndressMyth #1 - Every conflict can be resolved. When I conduct a conflict resolution seminar, I ask my class whether they believe that every conflict can be resolved, and a show of hands usually indicates that most of them think there is always a way to resolve the problem. Perhaps they only vote ...
Views: 3958(3 votes) - 9 Tips on Conducting Productive Brainstorming Sessions - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Young KimBrainstorming by yourself is one thing. Brainstorming with a group of people has its own challenges. I personally love facilitating brainstorming sessions. It's like orchestrating a chaotic storm of ideas. The excitement and the energy generated during a great brainstorming session are ...
Views: 3953(5 votes) - You Can't Feed Them If You Don't Know Them - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Richard FlintEveryday they show up. They walk through the door and take their places. They are there to do a job. Who are they? They are the organization. They are the work force. They are the strength and the weakness. They are the joy and frustration. They are the people to whom the job of accomplishment ...
Views: 3946 - Simple Business Plan Template – A Proven and Easy 10-Step Formula - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan CunninghamWriting a plan dramatically increases your chances of success as an entrepreneur. This simple business plan template is an excellent tool to get you thinking about your business idea and help you describe the fundamentals of a business. This easy 10-Step formula covers the basics that any reader ...
Views: 3888(4 votes) - Avoid Being a Bad Leader: 5 Tips for Improving Leadership Communications - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Shari AlexanderRecently Harvard Business Publishing reported “The 10 Most Common Leadership Shortcomings”. Below are 5 of the 10 shortcomings you can avoid instantly by improving your communication skills. Your leadership abilities (and your job) could depend on how effective you are at motivating and ...
Views: 3852(4 votes) - Dealing with Negativity in the Workplace - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bradley Ann MorganIt’s a rare workplace environment that hasn’t experienced the corrosive effects of chronic negativity. Like a bad mood, negative behavior can spread among departments, even wide spread enough to infect company divisions or regions. It can be practiced by one individual or groups of individuals ...
Views: 3817(8 votes) - Leadership with a Small L - Leading Yourself and Leading By Example - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipWhat do I mean by “Leadership with a small l”? I wrote about Leadership with a Big L for SelfGrowth.com http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Leadership_with_a_Big_L_-_4_Keys_to_Leading_When_it_is_Your_Job.html - that is being a leader when that is your job and responsibility to set objectives, map ...
Views: 3804(7 votes) - Qualities of the ultimate leader - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather BuckleyWhether it’s a trainer, teacher, parent, politician or manager, great leaders are hard to come by. That said, being a great leader isn’t something that is unreachable; I believe that the very best and most memorable leaders amongst us should aim to have the following five qualities. ...
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