Leadership traits make the difference between someone you gladly follow and another to whom you must report.How do you feel when you have little decision-making authority and all of the weight of responsibility for execution? Conversely, How do you feel when your boss shares responsibility for the outcome of your decisions?What Makes a Good Leader?One quality of a good leader is accepting responsibility. I learned this valuable lesson from a man...more
The position of a leader is as empowering as it is exhausting. Irrespective of the fact that you are a leader at a school or a community or at your workplace, you are the subject of a lot of expectations. There is no set formula that can help you become the leader who can efficiently meet all these expectations. The quality of leadership is inborn which is reflected in the way a child behaves. This quality can be developed and enhanced in the...more
What is the distinction?How are management and leadership characteristics different? How will subtle differences between management and leadership affect your business?DefinitionsOne definition of management is to direct or control the use of, while another is to exert control or to make submissive to one's authority, discipline, or persuasion. A definition of leadership is "to show the way, to guide, or to direct."Military leadership teaches that it is:"... the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization."Management versus LeadershipSemantics to some, but if people are the organization's most valuable resource, then they should be treated as valuable members of the team.A leader's job is to show the way so that others want to follow, not to make them submissive.LeadingTo show an authority vs. responsibility scenario which illustrates how a leader affects an organization, things can contrast sharply with a change in leadership and its impact on the organizational climate.Mike Pulliam was an example of a great leader who exhibited so many positive leadership characteristics. ...more
Of class? Style? Elegance? There are a variety of reasons why good wedding marquee hires make sense. After all, it is your special day, and your tastes are unique to you and you alone. You want an occasion that you will remember for years to come -- for all the right reasons. That means a number of things must be thought about before deciding on...more
Nobody wants to drive around in a lemon. Even in cities with active railways such as you, Liverpool, the independence that comes with owning your own car, going where you want to go, and seeing what you want to see, whenever you see fit, is an intoxicating possibility. Freedom, however, comes at a price, especially when you are in the market for a...more
This time of the holidays before we are headed into a new fiscal year let us not forget to try and plant our feet firmly on the ground because 2010 will be a great year on the Internet for many leaders. It doesn't take much of a leader to see what he or she can be thankful for. There are so many leaders around the world and the energy they bring to the world. But this isn't about the world's leaders this is about you being a leader.There is only about a small percentage of the leaders in the world today that understand that negativity and the things around us must not get us down. Don't let the people around you influence you from being a leader. Everything from what is in the news to in your own neighborhood gives us so many things to be negative about. Do not let yourself be prone to engage in this way of thinking.Also we as leaders understand that there are many people that do not want to learn a new skill or become better educated in life as well as health, wisdom or our financial education. Becoming a leader requires a vivacious amount of energy; but soon can quickly become a negative if we do not possess the right mindset or tools to become a leader.Being thankful for what...more
Who was the man called Jim Rohn?Jim Rohn was one of the most legendary philosophers and motivational speakers of the last 40 years. He influenced thousands of people all over the globe with his business philosophy and seminars, including me. This is...more
It only takes just a passing glance or roughly three seconds for someone to judge you when you meet for the first time. In this short frame of time, the other person can quickly form an opinion about you based on your body language, your appearance,...more
Many people want to learn leadership skills to better improve their lives. Having excellent leadership abilities can lead a better job, a promotion and even a new business if you want to be self-employed. There are things you can do to improve on...more
There are many types of leadership coaching programs. Small business owners may attend seminars and training sessions that understand that they must do more with fewer resources. Often, this includes improving employee efficiency and productivity....more
Leadership development is the effort used to enhance an individual's ability to lead people towards a common goal. This development involves learning new skills and expanding existing expertise. The training process helps them have a better...more
Organizations need leaders at every level. Many choose to seek out existing employees with specific leadership qualities so that they can be trained and nurtured. If your company has made the decision to grow your own leaders, there are several...more