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How would you define a high performer? What skills/talents would they possess? And, from a differing perspective, has your definition of a high performer and the required skill-set changed from a few years ago? If you answered yes, you're in good company! Don't lower … [Read more...]
Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, passed away Monday. Although not appreciated by everyone, she was respected for her leadership style, standards, and determination, which earned her the title of "Iron Lady".As a leader, Lady Thatcher was also known for her … [Read more...]
We frequently hear about bullying among young people; it could be at school, on playgrounds, or wherever groups of youngsters share space. Sadly, bullying is much more widespread than that, and yes, it also happens in the workplace. It could be a co-worker; it may even be your … [Read more...]
We all want to succeed, our pace never slows down, we know we can juggle and accomplish amazing things, and because of this, we're sometimes guilty of over committing.So what could we do? We must learn to say "NO". THE POWER OF NO Learning … [Read more...]
Do you have the tendency to make assumptions about people and things based on prior history? If you have the courage to say "yes", you have a lot of company! We've all heard that the word "assume" equates to making both "u" and "me" foolish (well, not exactly that word . . . ) Achieving … [Read more...]
Have you ever heard of Zappos? For those that have not, it was founded by Nick Swinmurn in 1999 as an online shoe company. By 2000, reported revenue was $1.6 million, and in 2009 they were acquired by Amazon for a reported $1.2 billion. What makes them stand out? They are known for their … [Read more...]
On Monday, January 21st, the United States held their Presidential Inauguration. During the Inaugural address, many references were made to leadership actions and behaviors required for success. "Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep … [Read more...]
Are you a skilled leader? Read Admiral Burke's quote below and then rate yourself on his list of required leadership characteristics. Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all of the good characteristics, like integrity, dedication … [Read more...]
This past week-end much of the world watched as Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. Sustained Qualities . . . Editorials inBritain's newspapers focused on some of the queen's qualities. They listed: -fortitude -selflessness -commitment to service -hard … [Read more...]
