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The Zen of Leadership

There are many aspects to leadership that parallel the philosophies, concepts, and perspectives of Zen Buddhism. I don't profess to have a great depth of knowledge regarding Zen Buddhism, but from the insights I do have, I can see the application with re... Read >
Author: mbeck

How to Create a Leadership Development Plan

HR leadership and executive leadership training both take a lot of practice and motivation. To become an effective leader, you must develop a plan. Whether or not you are ready to complete your own leadership development plan, there are a few tips and poi... Read >
Author: David Shoemaker

Yale SOM releases 2010- 11 MBA Application Essays

Although Yale SOM's MBA application won't go live until July, you can begin crafting your essays now. To help you do so, here are the essay topics for the upcoming year: Short Answers Please answer each of the four questions below with a short paragra... Read >
Author: Kavita

Where should you use a return on investment criteria?

When most executives think about return on investment they think about a formal justification for a large capital investment. Usually in a large company it's expenditure over a preset limit of say $25,000. My experience has taught me that much more mo... Read >
Author: Martin Harshberger

Which are you, the Ant or the Grasshopper?

Do you live with the Pain of Regret or the Pain of Discipline? As I work with people around the world I find that their execution is driven by two key factors- their communication style and whether they are more comfortable living with the pain of reg... Read >
Author: Anne Warfield, CSP

6 Necessary Management Skills to be a Successful Leader

A good leader is noticed for his ability to constantly motivate his team. He encourages them to reach for the highest quality they can give. Those who know how to lead are always searching for more ways to improve the standards of production. Followin... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan

Branding Secrets from Genghis Khan, the Mongolian Marketer

What can a growing business learn about branding from Genghis Khan? He united and ruled Mongolia. Genghis is known as a strong ruler and conqueror. Some might call him cruel and vicious. But he is remembered as a strong, memorable and effective leader. ... Read >
Author: George Torok

Dog Training Guide - How to be a Good Pack Leader

I don't suppose you realised that when you brought you dog into your home you had to be a leader. You probably just wanted a companion but your dog needs a strong leader. Unfortunately activities associated with the 'companion' role are completely opp... Read >
Author: John A Thomson

How do you improve leadership results?

In our book Bottom Line Focus, we talk about effective leadership being scarce. There are literally hundreds of books written on the subject, with no shortage of ideas and programs. Why then is effective leadership so hard to find? I think first you h... Read >
Author: Martin Harshberger

Personalised Personal Planning

When the Springboks won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, new South African President Nelson Mandela put on a green and gold rugby jersey to present the trophy to captain Francois Pienaar, a white Afrikaner. When Mandela and other ‘politicals' were imprisoned ... Read >
Author: Alan G

#3 Core Value In Business Is Respect

Respect in business, what does this really mean? Well let's look up the word respect in the dictionary first. Respect means to acknowledge someone with value. It means being treated with consideration and esteem and to be willing to treat people simi... Read >
Author: Monique Schlosser

Why Executive Coaching Will Put You Ahead of the Pack

Copyright (c) 2010 Brad Sugars If you are a successful executive, you may have been approached by your team or an outside consultancy about the possibility of being coached by an Executive Coach. But why would you consider hiring a coach if you were... Read >
Author: Brad Sugars

Talent Management: How to Retain Top Talent Without Derailing the Organization When Fast Tracking

Most people would not choose to build a house on a weak foundation. Why then do leaders risk the company's future on an untested, inexperienced employee? To keep them motivated? To ensure they stay with the company? But at what cost - to the e... Read >
Author: kubica

Establishing Good Leadership for Business Organizations

In any aspect of life, a leader is very essential. Nothing can stand firm through time without having one. The role of a leader is very important, that it can tell where your group or business is going. Business is where leadership must be played out well... Read >
Author: Majella

Performance Feedback is Important when you Own a Dollar Store

Those who own a dollar store soon come to realize their business cannot succeed without the contributions of employees. The very success and dollar store profits hinge on whether employees take the right actions at the right time. In fact the greater th... Read >
Author: Bob Hamilton

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