It is often much harder for women to get promoted than men. The most common characteristic of successful women is that they know how to express their excellence in a male dominated environment. How do they do it?
Most of us are promoted to due to our excellence expressed through one or two opportunities. These were [...]
The benefits of communication are evident from the least sophisticated creatures to the most advanced as in humans.
Perhaps, among the creatures especially endowed with the power of communication, humans make use of them more intensely and with a purpose that each speech made has had some effect on the people who hears them.
Not [...]
Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most remarkable men in the history of the world. As a boy he wanted the boldness of his father. As a child he wanted to be a naturalist, but as a teenager he wanted to get into politics. Once in politics he wanted power, and once [...]
Goal setting is a powerful tool, whether applied to one’s professional life, personal aspirations or health objectives. In fact, goal setting can make the critical difference between success and failure.
One obvious goal of many may be to simply stick to your diet and/or exericse program in the context of a busy, overscheduled daily [...]
I have no need to point out what time of year it is. It’s time for us coaches to come out and say to you, “Will you fulfill your intentions for your new year?”
If you have a history of New Year resolutions that do not come to fruition by the end of each year then [...]
Benefits of Goal Setting
Goal setting helps us determine our priorities, get organized, make big decisions, and realize our dreams. The act of merely setting a goal brings about positive change for many people. When you set a goal you are creating an exciting challenge for yourself. Almost all motivational experts incorporate goal setting as an [...]
We have all experienced walls or challenges in our work lives. How you handle the walls may be a defining point in your leadership and your career. There are a variety of ways to attach these walls – some more effective than others.
Just level it – It is in our way.
If the wall is causing [...]
Years ago, a very wise, and often cynical boss of mine asked me for a definition of management. After reflecting on the question I proceeded to give him an intellectually careful and, I thought, accurate definition. He allowed me to complete the answer and then came back with his definition which was, “Management is just [...]
What you are about to read may be found in the Bible but
it also applies to your professional life.
Most leaders neglect to provide a statement of vision to the
people they lead and when a vision is presented it usually
lacks any vitality or inspirational value.
“Where there is no vision, the people perish” – that’s the
warning given [...]
1. The West Point Way of Leadership.
GREAT book by a man who taught leadership at West Point for 20 years.
2. Developing the Leader Within You.
All around book. Follow-up book is Developing the Leaders Around You.
3. Lincoln On Leadership.
Looks at the Life of Honest Abe and the lessons of leadership he exhibited.
4. Seven Habits of Highly [...]