Good leaders are also good communicators. And the best leaders have learned that effective communication is as much about authenticity as the words they speak and write. Indeed, communication and leadership are inextricably tied. How can you galvanize, inspire or guide others if you don’t communicate in a clear, credible, authentic way? Here are 5 …
Develop The A-Team
I realize that as a manager, your teams’ success equates to yours. And not only that, but your ability to inspire and develop people is actually critical to your own future, as the higher you climb up the leadership ladder, the more you depend on the success and strengths of others to achieve key objectives and …
5 Ways to Kick-Start Your Day
The first few hours of the work day have a significant effect on your level of productivity over the following eight—so it’s important you have a morning routine that sets you up for success. How you begin your morning often sets the tone and your attitude for the day. It can also derail or direct …
Protect Yourself from Negative Influences
Ultimately most of us want to fit in and belong to people around us. Really we’re talking about influence to behave differently, that’s exerted by colleagues or neighbor. This process begins when we begin to value the attention we receive from others; positive and negative. Age, stage, personality, capacity and experience will shape your choices. …
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How do I become a transformational leader?
It’s a question I get asked a lot. At first, I thought the ability to transform was an inborn quality, only certain people possessed the genetic make-up to be transformative through their leadership. I could develop leader’s ability to speak with confidence and competence and to coach staff or clients. Yet the ability to truly transform …
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