The Role of Culture in 21st Century Organizations - Nu Leadership Series

Examine the role of culture in organizations of the future. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Outsourcing - The Reality on Your Organization - Nu Leadership Series

Examine the impacts of outsourcing on an organization. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Are You Drowing In Meetings?

Are you drowning in meetings. Most of our clients say they are they have please help written all over their face. I thought the book Death by Meeting might help us stop drowning - it did, but not in the way I thought it would. The key turns out to be context.

Hey Kids - It's Cool to be Square

This article goes out to this generation of teenagers who think that being cool means smoking dope, hanging out with their drug-taking friends, having promiscuous sex, and being defiant to authority figures like teachers, police, and yes-parents. This behavior is not cool but rather dopey. You see, before long you will be entering the real world, and the real world does not take particularly well to defiance or irresponsible attitudes. Enter the world expecting it to give you freebies just because you deserve them and you will soon be wishing you listened to your parents and acted more square than cool.

Leadership Mastery – Why It's Important To Encourage Your People To Speak Their Mind

The difference between being an average leader and being a great leader is your willingness to learn from.

10 Morning Coffee Thoughts on Leadership

People who get results are high impact leaders. They are consistent, explicit and concise and they command a presence when they walk into a room. They have enough charisma to turn the dullest moment into a high-energy event. When they move on, others want to go with them. Their openness and honesty creates a legacy which people admire and look up to. They gain commitment and foster trust.

Short Sleeves Insights - Maybe The Time Is Ripe For Change

Maybe the time is ripe for change. We need a democracy of spirit, an end to divine hierarchies...

Leadership - Look Behind You

The first principle of leadership is usually forgotten ... leaders have followers. And to the surprise of many the followers dont always have your best interest at heart. Read on and see the four types of follwers and why this is a most important principle of leadership. Leaders have followers!

Leadership Success – How To Lead And Get Great Results

Leadership success is dependent upon great results and actions. As a leader, people are much less…

Leadership Success Principle – How To Get The Best Results In Everything That You Do

As a leader you will always be striving to get the best results in everything you do, but it's not always easy to accomplish. There can be many reasons why you…

Leadership Beliefs Critical To Success - Part 2

Certain themes, statements and beliefs keep being repeated in our conversations and seminars and feedback sessions with leaders and managers. What follows is Part Two of our four part series dealing with beliefs critical to success. It deals with People Relationships and issues of Time, Trust and Respect.

Leadership Beliefs Critical To Success - Part Four

Certain beliefs, convictions and statements keep being repeated in our conversations and seminars and feedback sessions with managers and leaders. What follows is Part Four of our series dealing with beliefs that are critical to success in the areas of Leadership and Hiring and Selection.

Skin Color or Content of Character?

Look beyond the skin! Skin color or content of character? This is a question we all must decide upon when dealing with people. As leaders will we be persuaded and polarized by skin color? Character, inner values, and one's life direction are far more important. When evaluating and assessing future employees and co-workers, it is vital that we take an inventory into what really matters and not be sidetracked by race.

The Fundamental Purpose of Leadership

Leadership theory is stuck in the past. It needs a radical shake-up. It's purpose has shifted from motivating employees to promoting change. Now, leadership has nothing to do with managing people.

Virtual Trust in Mobile Organizations - Nu Leadership Series

Examine how organizations can foster trust in virtual organizations. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.