Do all leaders possess the same key traits? The ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu thought so. In his famous book on leadership, The Art of War, he proposed that all effective leaders possess the same five characteristics: intelligence, trustworthiness, humaneness, courage, and discipline.In modern times, however, weve discovered that different leaders lead in different ways and that what works for one type of leader wont necessarily work for...more
Top-level executives and business leaders operate under unpredictable workplace conditions that still rely on traditional business models that cannot answer these times. Leadership programs are designed to provide them with the knowledge and expertise about leadership and strategic concepts and also equip them with worldwide business issues and functional excellence.Leadership programs give you the edge to achieve the best in both personal and...more
Executives seem to have it all together, as I witnessed them come into the large retail chain I worked in, a few years ago. I would watch the executives walk into the store all dressed in designer suits, with matching ties, and polished shoes. I spent several years with the retail establishment at a level of mid management and I soon believed the day of my being able to obtain my leadership MBA, had passed.While working at the retail chain, one of the executives approached me to discuss the possibility of a promotion, as I listened to his proposal for a job promotion, he asked, if I would like to pursue a college degree in leadership in the area of a master of business administration degree. I told him, that I would have to work to support my family, and I wouldnt have the time to invest in my education. He explained, in further detail about a program offered at the University of Tennessee that offered a comprehensive learning program that is completed in one year. After listening for a while, I realized that he had earned his leadership MBA, within a year at the University of Tennessee. I decided to enroll in the University of Tennessee and begin my future in a leadership...more
In previous posts weve talked about two major camps of leadership theorists: those who believe leadership is all about a handful of universal traits, and those who believe its all about a handful of different leadership styles.Both of these approaches clearly have merit. After all, there are certain traits that effective leaders seem to share, and...more
Im saying that when the President does it, that means its not illegal!Richard Milhous NixonIt has been said that a nation can be judged by the way it treats foreigners within its borders. But more importantly, a nation can and should be judged by its elected leaders and their actions. I intend to go through approximately fifty years of elected...more
Leadership programs are professionally structured curriculums designed to facilitate the skills needed to be an effective leader in the workplace. Through a collaborative process, participants are trained in various processes, methodologies, and ideologies to increase their personal leadership ability and effectiveness. In todays modern fast changing business place, a wide range of skillsets and tools are needed to compete and succeed with the rest of the world. Leadership programs are a fast-track way to building and reinforcing these skills. There are many options for organizations to participate in leadership development. They include web-based learning programs, face to face training programs, leadership coaching, and leadership retreats. Leadership programs should all however have the ability to make a significant impact on the leaders personal development and skills.There are several different types of leadership programs available to organizations. Web based training and development offer an inexpensive and easy way to launch leadership programs in your organization. Web based leadership program offer the advantage of being customized to your organization. Due to this they...more
Recently I was conducting leadership skills for managers training when one of the participants, at the end of the program, asked for some time to speak to me privately. This gentleman was one of the brightest in a group of 75 managers. His...more
Collaborative Leadership: of the six different leadership profiles described in Leadership Strengths Profiles, this is the one most commonly misunderstood. This is not surprising as the hallmarks of Collaborative Leadership, subtlety, refinement,...more
(1888PressRelease) BeyondTrust today announced that Frost & Sullivan has recognized Retina CS 3.0 as the product leader in the vulnerability management market.Based on the findings of Frost & Sullivan's Best Practices research, the company best...more
There is a definite difference between individuals when it comes to determining leadership. Some people are simply the boss. They may be in charge of a process or department, yet they exhibit no real true leadership. Others are more natural leaders,...more
Leadership development is, in a larger sense, any action or activity that enhances the skills necessary to lead people and organizations. To this end, leaders can take part in different leadership programs designed to focus on and enhance their...more
In order for the leaders of large corporations to succeed in the 21st century marketplace, they must have all the skills needed in order to compete. A corporation will not succeed unless its leaders possess strong leadership qualities, are able to...more