Empowered Decision Making

It occurred to me one day several years ago that while 80 to 90% of my decisions had turned out to be quite positive, there was still the 10 to 20% that did not have such a positive outcome. I could see there was some room for improvement, and became quite motivated to learn how to make better and more effective decisions.

Can You Handle A Few Tough Questions

Every manager, business owner and manager needs to be able to answer the following questions if they want to ensure their on-going success and the success of their organizations.

Breaking the Myth: Are Leaders Born or Developed? YES!

Many people often wonder about this highly debated topic. Here is the definitive answer. Look for yourself and see.

Say 'No' To Many Good Ideas

There is one guaranteed formula for failure, and that is to try to please everyone. Becoming focused is the key to results. Perhaps no other virtue is so overlooked as a key to growth and success. The temptation is always to do a little bit of everything.

Knowing the Other Person Can Prevent Misunderstandings

‘A man was lost in the desert, and found a tree to take some shade in and rest for a while. All of a sudden, in the distance, he saw a huge cloud of smoke, and a blurry image of a creature approaching. He first through it was a terrible monstrous animal of some sort that was going to come and devour him. As it came closer, he realized that it was not an animal, but a human...

Analyzing the New Dynamics of Diverse Organizations - Nu Leadership Series

Examine how organizational leaders should deal with diversity issues in the international marketplace. Focus on changes in strategies and techniques. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Boost Company Growth – Hire the Right People

Many companies want to growth, increase sales, capture more of the market share, eliminate waste, and increase profitability, but few spend the time needed to find the people that will catapult them to these new heights.

Leaders - What Time Is It?

Odd weather patterns, high gas and food prices, never ending wars and stoic, uncommitted followers. How do all these things impact you? As a leader, what is your posture? The greatest leader of all time, Jesus, said any leader can tell us of the natural climate, but a true leader discerns the spiritual climate.

Poor Leadership; Poor Results

A malaise exists in many organisations which limits their ability to achieve even modest goals. It is not specific to any industry or any country. It is not specific to public or private enterprise. It is specific to leaders who do not want to, or are incapable of, leading.

Collective Leadership and Dysfunctional Leadership Teams

We focus a lot on individual leadership but what about leading together? Why are so many leadership teams so dysfunctional?

A Sense of Moral Identity

A Sense of Moral Identity

A Sense of Moral Identity

A Sense of Moral Identity

How to Talk So People Will Listen

Did you ever have someone not listen to what you are saying? If so, this article will help you to: - Get people's attention - Keep someone's attention - And most important of all: to get your point across.

Values Happen

An organization that is willing to expend resources without clearly defining and articulating their values is essentially creating a formula for failure. Enthusiasm, excitement, innovation, and zeal can be great traits with proper direction.

Understanding Illegal Immigration as a Leader - Nu Leadership Series

Examine what it means to deal with leading in the midst of an illegal immigration rush. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.