Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 20, 2010

It has been a huge learning for me throughout my own life and career that presence is sometimes all that is needed. The thankyou doesn’t cost the company anything and consider the benefits in productivity and loyalty! Mary Jo Asmus : June 21, 2010 at 8:57 pm Welcome, Scott! How could I have forgotten the gift of presence?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

The power to communicate is the key to forging productive relationships. It truly makes a difference to be guided and impacted by someone who not only loves their career–but who is a great and compassionate leader as well. “May I tell you something I noticed about your product?&#. Let me look into that!&#

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Self-aware Blog Learning-by-Doing Greenleaf 140

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 31, 2010

This book highlights Paul’s significant experience in a 40-year career of managing people and as a well-respected consultant to managers and their organizations across the globe. I especially enjoy working with groups of people and getting them to talk together and learn from each other and to find ways to work together more productively.

Skills 181

Skills Books Blog Mentor 181

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 3, 2010

’ As I began to read marketing materials, it was clear I needed to create a multitude of product and service which seemed close to impossible. They are missing the vision of finding a job that will provide both career growth and satisfaction. These two words are ‘ repurpose ‘ and ‘ leverage.’

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Audience Newsletter Core Competence Tips 50

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Greg helps gang members who are looking for a way out to become productive members of society through the motto, “nothing stops a bullet like a job&#. Gang related deaths in the area of LA where Homeboy resides have declined by 75% since the bakery opened in 1992 and the LA police believe that Homeboy played a significant role in this.

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Collins Blog Greenleaf Maslow 188

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

On this Labor Day, I give homage to those who shaped my own early career: Mom: Who taught me the art of domestic engineering: how to wash dishes, vacuum floors, make beds, and do the laundry with a sense of pride in the finished product.

Influence 174

Influence Blog Bottom-up Learning-by-Doing 174

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

At one point in my career, I worked for a man who was a tyrant, bigot and sexist. I agree it is hard to confront your boss and it is even harder to go over your boss but it can hurt the organization and its productivity. If that is true, when do we step up to leadership ourselves?

Leadership 150

Leadership Follow-up Blog Greenleaf 150

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

At my last job, even as my supervisors were mainly focused on efficiently fulfilling tasks, such as acquiring products and delivering orders, they were open to helping us and allowed us to grow as workers. Among my colleagues, we saw the good intent of everyone to produce their best work, while we rushed to fill orders.

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Cooperrider Leadership Altman Blog 169

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Having a manager who can positively inspire her employees creates a positive and productive atmosphere. I have run into many leaders that will describe their views and opinions and act completely different. I think the next step is for employees to find the inspiration within themselves and use it to inspire the people around them.

How To 222

How To Definition Blog Follow-up 222

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This concept has really helped my collegues and I to be more productive as well as more satisfied. Ricky Medina: September 19, 2010 at 2:40 pm Hello Mary Jo, Great post. Sometimes you have to go slow in the beginning in order to move faster later on. By taking the extra time up front, we can identify areas where we can support each other.

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Blog Greenleaf Maslow Follow-up 124

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Even an unpleasant task can be handled in a way where everyone may not like the outcome, but at least be accepting (another inclusive ing) of the considerations that went into the decision.

Leadership 257

Leadership Blog Learning-by-Doing Follow-up 257

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Christian Fey : October 18, 2010 at 4:58 pm Asking for assistance is, I think, a very underutilized and under-esteemed productivity gain. Namely, that there can be a productivity gain, and you can make new connections. It seems to me that most people are happy to help and actually enjoy it, so theres no good reason to get frustrated.

Delegation 154

Delegation Learning-by-Doing Blog Mentor 154

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Because my peers understand and respect my personality differences as well as differences in communication styles, we have a much more productive working relationship. Relationship building has resulted in greater effectiveness and personal satisfaction in my position and career. My answer was simple, “Because I like the results.&#

Bottom-up 177

Bottom-up Short-term Executive Coaching Open-book 177

Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

Core Business. Enron (like many other companies) got into areas beyond their core competencies. Egos and working mannerisms did not produce the most productive workforce. Failure to contextualize the product, business, marketplace and bigger picture. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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