Many people are stuck in dead end jobs, resentful that they are passed over for promotion. They know they are capable of more but something is holding them back.
You want to succeed What should you do?
The first thing to understand is that if you do nothing differently then...
We want to grab your attention to this article on leadership. It not only is interesting, but also has loads about leadership.
In Part One, I described the Leadership Talk and how it is a much more effective leadership tool than presentations or speeches.
I also described two...
Blueprint for Leadership – How to Be a Better Leader
If you were to build a house, you would begin with a blueprint. This blueprint proves useful because it contains more than directions on how to build a house. It also describes the finished house.
So, what does this have...
Most people in life are happy to follow the lead of other people, to sit on the fence in a debate or have the attitude of hiding at the back of the class. The most successful people are leaders and make things happen for themselves by taking a positive attitude and through working very hard to...
Why do organizations come together every year at the 2005 Excellence Fair held by the Professional Association for Computer Training?
It is because something worked well for an organization and valuable information needs to be shared. This year at the 2005 Excellence Fair it was Cargill,...
Awaken The Leader In You: 10 Easy Steps To Developing Your Leadership Skills
“The miracle power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance, under the promptings of a brave determined spirit.” – Mark Twain
Many...
For the rank amateur to the ignorant professional, audiences create the same effect no matter how small they are to a speaker. Fear and anxiety.
From a single person to a crowd as big as the fans in the Super Bowl, speaking in front of a serious listening audience is the true test and...
Your attitude determines your altitude in business and in life. You cant change someone elses attitude for them. But this powerful adage is a great reminder that you can put in front of anyone who needs an attitude adjustment. I want to talk about a few of the many ways each of us can develop a...
Ask Don’t Tell Leadership: Why Do I Need A Business Plan?
Why you need a business plan!!!
Q: In last weeks column, you gave advice about starting a business, and you kept preaching about writing a business plan. I own a business, I dont have a plan, and Im doing just fine....
Ask Don’t Tell Leadership: When To Start Your Own Business?
When to start your own business?
Q: After working at one company for 10 years, I would like to begin my own business. What issues do I need to consider, and how do I know when it is the right time to take the big...
Ask Don’t Tell Leadership – What If I Lose Control Of My Staff As A Leader?
Question: I am a sales manager for a business services firm in Minneapolis. I am responsible for all new business revenue for my company and I have 5 sales people that work for me. Of the 5 sales...
Ask Don’t Tell Leadership – How Do I Create Accountability As A Leader?
Question: I own and run a company, but my leadership skills are sometimes lacking. My Senior Team refers to me as Mr. Softy, because I fail to discipline those who breach company policies. I am having...