The Challenge To Leadership

Every group of people fulfills its purposes and potential based on the leadership it is shown. That means that people in your world are in need of secure, skilled leadership. Will you accept the challenge?

The Assumptions Trap In Predicting Outcomes

Here's a story to illustrate how our beliefs can lead to assumptions that create expectations for us - expectations that end up not being met Treat assumptions with care - examine them carefully.

Transformation

We occasionally discover a similar life altering moment. A moment that challenges our beliefs, and transforms our perspective on how we view ourselves or the world around us. A challenge that requires commitment - the decision to change.

10 Ways We Get Confused Over Communication

Many people operate with some false assumptions when it comes to communicating effectively. Each of these assumptions changes the way we speak, write, and interact with others. Add value to your communication skills by evaluating yourself through this list.

Leadership – Don't Be Crippled With Indecision

Your ability to lead properly can be crippled by indecision. Not only will it affect the success you have as a leader but…

Secrets To Keeping People Motivated - Part 2

Every manager, parent and coach needs to know the secrets to maintaining motivated people. This article gives a method that not only trains, but also inspires others to achieve greater results.

Leadership Lessons From The Horse Pasture To The Office

How many times have you hired a new employee, assign someone a task or new project they've never done, and just walked away from them? Leaving them on their own to figure things out, or better yet, to either sink or swim. Effective leaders provide guides for their employees to bump up against. I recently re-learned the lesson when working with my horse, Jazz.

The Leadership Ship...Getting on Board Takes Skill, Understanding, Perseverance, and Compassion

A leader doesn't need a title, position, or special stature in order to control the helm. It's his or her decisions and actions that command respect. Leadership is knowing what to do in the toughest or easiest of situations. But one tenet holds true: leaders keep things in perspective.

The Art of Leadership - Talking the Walk

Superb communication is the cornerstone of great leadership. Whether you are a corporate executive, a team leader, or a front line manager, whether a teacher, a community leader, or a parent, you can get superior results by effectively honing your communication skills.

What Are Values and Why Are They Important? - Part 1

This article defines values and describes why values are important in today's culture.

Grounded Leadership- Are You a Grounded Leader?

Being on ground is part of effective leadership. Being on ground is telling your truth. Being off ground can leave people questioning.

Leadership #4 - Share The Vision

There is nothing more powerful than an entire team pulling in the same direction, dreaming the same dreams and striving towards the same goals. Do you know how a good leader share his vision?

If You Don't Question Your Leadership Ability Somebody Else Will

Have you ever given yourself a leadership check-up? A vital leader seldom waits for failure before appraising his or her leadership skills. It's important to take the time to reflect on your own leadership development. Reflection turns experience into insight. These eight questions will help you evaluate your leadership strengths and weaknesses. You can then fine-tune your personal development program accordingly.

Success - A Key To Finding Success With People

Almost everyday you have to deal with people and that isn't always easy especially if you are trying to have success in relationships. This can be any type of relationship, your marriage, children, business, or family. The reason why finding success in people is so hard is because everyone is different. What works with one person or relationship might not work with the other.

Leadership - How Does Ego Trip Up Effective Leaders and Make Them Ineffective?

Effective leaders don't always stay that way. There are a number of pitfalls that can cause leaders to lose effectiveness. In this article we look at how leaders can allow their egos to cause them to lose effectiveness, or even crash and burn.