How To Be Assertively Feminine

It's very important to make a clear distinction between being assertive and being aggressive. And not just in a look-it-up-in-a-dictionary sort of way.

The Power Of Dreams

The title of this article is the power of dreams, and I am talking about both types of dreams. The ones we have in our hearts while we are awake, and the ones that we hold in our minds at night as we sleep. Both are powerful forces in our lives, and both need to be recognized and listened to on a regular basis.

Leadership - I'm A Leader But No One Wants To Follow Me, What Do I Do?

Have you ever felt like no one wanted to follow you as a leader? Or maybe you have a small amount of people that are willing to follow your leadership but you believe that there should be more. If this is you, here are a few things that you can do to try and figure out why people aren't following you like you think they should.

Being a Learning Organization - Nu Leadership Series

Explore the concept of a learning organization. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Globalization for Americans - Nu Leadership Series

Examine the realities of transferring Western methods to other parts of the globe. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Tips to Hold Effective Meeting in TQM Improvement Project for Success

Why did the TQM team fail? Team Leader has a role to play to lead the TQM Team to success. Leading a team needs Leadership Skill that can facilitate the team throughout the TQM journey to its project objectives. Skill in conducting Effective Meeting is one of the essential competency expected from Team Leader.

The Role That Values Play in an Organization's Long Term Success

There are six building blocks to any business or organization that are critical to its longevity and for it to reach its ultimate potential. These components are defined briefly in this document but the one component that is most important is Values. Values absolutely have to be properly defined, articulated and modeled throughout the business or organization if long term growth and success is expected.

Success Quote - This Leader of the 20th Century Can Still Set An Example for You To Follow

Mahatma Gandhi led a life dedicated to truth and justice and constantly striving to improve his mind. He became one of the influential leaders of the 20th Century. You can learn about the value of developing your inner strength from Ganhdi's example.

Leaders Must Listen With Their Eyes and With Purpose

Being a good leader means that you listen with more than just your ears. What do you need to do to as a leader to understand and improve your active listening skills?

A Story from the Stands - What have former Nebraska Football Players Learned From the Game? #1

His name is Jim McCord and in the 1960's he was one of Bob Devaney's best defensive players. What did this cowboy turned football player learn from the game and how has that changed his life?

All Leadership Begins With Self-Leadership

All leadership begin with self-leadership. Why? Because you have to lead yourself first before you can lead other people. If you cannot lead yourself, never lead other people. This is a very important key factor in leadership skill.

Integrity is a 100% Job

There is no such thing as 99% integrity - it has to be 100% commitment.

Leadership Roles in the Workplace

How do you rate yourself as a leader? If you are a supervisor, you should not allow your personal feeling to control your behavior. It is not a mistake that these employees are under your supervision, but to deliberately hold them back from awards and other promotions is . . .

High Achievers Want To Prove A Point

There is an interesting theory that I read in an interview on a South African marketing site. The person being interviewed was the CEO of one of, if not, the biggest publishing house in SA. His theory was that oddballs would drive innovation and change, rather than the people in their power suits and branded sunglasses.

Here is a Way for Managers to Discover Leadership

Management and leadership are a continuum along which we progress in our careers if we aspire to the top jobs. You could argue that good managers make good leaders. I would disagree.