Emotional Maturity - Without it Who Are You Going to Lead?

As leaders we are not going to succeed at influencing others if we do not project credibility. People are just not going to be inspired by someone who they do not find trustworthy, reliable, and authoritative. In short, they won't follow someone who they don’t believe has what it takes to succeed. One unfortunate way of destroying credibility is through emotional outbursts. An individual who can’t control herself/himself is not going to motivate anyone else.

How We Relate Maslow's Theory To Induction

Even though newcomers will have anxiety, they will also be feeling enthusiastic and motivated to do a good job. The main goal of induction is to maintain this enthusiasm and motivation for as long as possible. This will result in more effective performance.

Group Pressure, Politics, and Fallen Leadership - Nu Leadership Series

Examine the impact of organizational culture in politics.

Leadership - Being a Leader and Taking Control

There are two schools concerning leadership, with age old arguments, with both sides citing history as their proof. One school says leaders are born and the other says leaders are products of the environment. Which school is correct? Does it matter if you find yourself suddenly in a leadership role? Here is what to do if you do.

Understanding the Hypocrisy of Political Values - Nu Leadership Series

Examine the issues of values in a hot political climate. Many managers are motivated by a need to get along at any cost. This is not bad quality to possess. However, leaders cannot afford to sacrifice their principles in the process. Therefore, I suggest that leaders should think twice before they engage in Group Think. As the Tennessee Senate grew fiercer, politics got nastier. It was a race between Ford (Democrat) and Corker (Republican). The stakes were high. Recently...

Organizational Leadership Training

Every organization has various kinds of people working for it. Almost each employee possesses an individual nature, behavior, character that makes him/her unique. In fact, no two people would ever have exactly the same characteristics. It is no surprise that for any organization to be successful, it has to learn to manage and lead its employees effectively.

Organizational Values in Leadership - Nu Leadership Series

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

21st Century Leadership in Hostile Environments - Nu Leadership Series

Examine what 21st century followers need in their leaders. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

The Evolution of Leadership: An Academic Perspective - Nu Leadership Series

Examine how leadership thought evolved by reviewing the major schools of management such as classical and behavioral school. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Santa On Leadership

Six days before Christmas, 2007 and this author has been thinking about Santa Claus! Turns out the big guy has MUCH to teach us about leadership!

What is Real Leadership

What kind of leader would you like to be yourself? The world has seen all sorts of examples of supposed leadership, but what does it mean to be a real leader? Real leadership doesn't equate to your status, your money, or your power. It equates to who you are on the inside.

Stepping Up: The Perils of Promotion

Hooray! Your endless toil and great success have been recognized. You have been promoted and now wear the sash, and carry the burden, of leadership. You now have the opportunity to enjoy the rewarding experiences - and challenges - that come with the leadership. You now need to go beyond the navigation of personalities of co-workers, and move to managing them. While your workspace may not have changed, you need to mentally and emotionally rise above the cube and workstation where you established that amazing track record. Congratulations, you are a leader. Now what?

It Is Vital To Set Objectives Prior To Delivering An Induction Programme

Many people leave a job because they are disillusioned, let down or misinformed. A good induction will illustrate to new comers that the organization is committed to them and will do everything it can to retain them as long as possible. This results in reduction of staff turnover and recruitment costs. However, it is vital to set objectives so that the results can be benchmarked.

Who Should Be Involved In The Induction Process

A common mistake in induction schemes is to leave it all to one person to organise. This puts a lot of pressure on that individual and may reduce the effectiveness of the programme. It is advisable to involve as many people as you can in the process, by splitting the responsibility and making it more interesting.

Improve Your Leadership Skills -- Recognize The Meaning of Other's Body Language

Body language is like a mirror that tells us what the other person thinks and feels in response to our words or actions. It is a powerful tool to use in all kinds of communication.