Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 17, 2010

Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. We partner with great leaders to help them become even greater at developing, improving, and sustaining relationships with the people who are essential to their success. All Rights Reserved.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 15, 2010

She made sure her staff knew her expectations in terms of the work outcomes. She separated herself from day to day operations: Instead of being intimately involved in all of the inner workings, she trusted her managers to do that and then to come to her with issues and barriers that required her assistance.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 5, 2010

I have now been detoxed and am on the road to long-term healing, so I would like to share some tips with you about this highly popular disorder. To make progress: Set a goal: Perhaps you’ve received some feedback recently that you know you want to take action on; start there. What will you be doing? What will it feel like?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 13, 2010

Three Ways To Restore Optimism at Work | Reflections for Personal and Business Development : June 16, 2010 at 3:21 am [.] Developing Positive Leadership Habits (aspire-cs.com) [.] Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Many people focus on the long term objectives and how their work life should be, while not truly appreciating and internalizing exactly where they are right now. A very timely post post many of the new directions started this term at the MITA Brain Center! Ellen Weber : September 24, 2010 at 10:30 am Thanks Mary Jo!

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

Planning, tactics, organizational development. Values, customs, beliefs, goals, objectives, benchmarking. Organizational purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth. You’re in the best business-industry, produce a good product-service and always lead the pack. Running the business.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 11, 2011

What is it about the term “public relations” that brings the pot of social ire to a boil? Both know that deception never works, at least not for long, and that truth is the only mortar that binds the bricks of trust, commitment and shared success. Rick has now published a fiction book called Radiance. He’s done so brilliantly.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Great leaders and great organizations support each other to achieve mutual goals. This is what I see in those who are a joy to coach: They have no problem setting coaching goals. I don’t believe any followers can respect their such leaders for a long term. I think I have a long way to go to become a best leader.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 10, 2010

If you, as the leader, can take the initiative to recognize when someone needs some compassion and express it appropriately, it may go a long way toward making your workplace a better place to be. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Here are some that come to mind: Passion and Practicality: Sustaining great leadership over the long haul requires passion. Involving others in decisions and working together toward goals and objectives are an imperative. Continuous communication of the goals reminds people of where they are headed, keeping them on track.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 10, 2011

You can’t expect your manager to know what you want for your career over the long or short haul. Here are some ways to begin to think about and communicate what you want: Take full responsibility for your career: You must take primary responsibility for your development and your career. What is your goal?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 10, 2010

Allow them to work as long as it makes sense to do so: So often I hear of someone putting in their advance notice of resignation and the manager immediately shows them to the door. Let them work as long as they can, when possible. As a leader, your job is to see and treat people with humanity, even as they are walking out the door.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Now enjoy fuss-free mentoring You can gain a lot of satisfaction mentoring others; it’s wonderful to watch people change and achieve their career goals. And if the mentee is choosing and preparing agenda items, they will be much more likely to stay engaged, take action, and reach their goals. All Rights Reserved.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 21, 2010

Our organizations are no long hierarchical. The idea that “you should be grateful that you have a job” is long gone. All of those “best places to work” contests have gone out of business because of the abundance of best places to work; it’s too hard to choose with so many contenders. Every workplace is a “best” one.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Besides, we’re really busy and seem to be hard wired for action. There are organizational goals to be made. It gets our adrenaline going, and may also release a few endorphins or serotonins to reinforce busy-ness. It is okay to make mistakes as long as you reflect on them and don’t make the same mistake twice.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 2, 2011

Living as long as I have, and having been poked, prodded, assessed and provided with feedback all of my life – this recently-revealed blind spot hit me like a ton of bricks. Changing ingrained behavior is a long term investment. This started me thinking once again about one of my own blind spots.

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Miles Anthony Smith

MAY 2, 2018

If you’re successful, your brand will leave an impact long after you’re gone. It's an extension of yourself that lingers even long after that person has left your website, book, show, or other piece of content. Unlike a business, your personal brand doesn't have hours of operation, it simply is 24/7/365.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 8, 2010

Sorry about the long comment. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. There is never really a right answer to that. Everything is situational but just some thoughts to consider. Good post, Mary Jo. Waiting for the next.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 22, 2010

If the foundation is cracked or compromised in some way, the building cannot stand over the long haul; its integrity is in doubt. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. All Rights Reserved.

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JUNE 30, 2010

Work-life synergy is a term I like better. And I’m about to embark into uncharted territory… We should all be so lucky to pay attention to the synchronistic road signs that help guide us to where we long to be. Or maybe it’s just that we only see what we want to see to be where we long to be. I can do this.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Is this what we call chemistry in common terms? I not only mean the romantic chemistry, but also the great working relationships between a supervisor and the employee, two partners in business, and the cordial relationship among team members. My other point was that a person works in a place for a long time whole heartedly.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 14, 2010

As long as the actions following the words match- then you know it was genuine. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I’m wondering if you also provide specific praise? And how do you do so? All Rights Reserved.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

After getting checked in (an hour into the visit), I settled in for a long wait. His response buffered the negative of the long wait. However, as long as I provide “honest&# optimism to everyone, we all seem to make it through the turmoil. All in all, this was not a pleasant place to spend time.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

As long as I give respect to others, I can sleep easy at night even if they don’t reciprocate. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. At work and in life, I attempt to give respect to my colleagues as much as possible.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 19, 2011

But what I have noticed is, if you do not have other people who can do your job then you may be doing that job for a very long time. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

He took care of the stray cats that seem to make their way to our area, and walked another neighbor’s dogs when that neighbor worked long hours. The intimidation, the fear of not living up to someone else’s expectations, and the need to find a mentor who would understand me as well as my goals. Why am I telling you this?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 20, 2010

When he had asked why she had done this for so long, she replied, “It’s a gift I’ve been given. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I must give it away to others”. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. All Rights Reserved.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

With the best of intentions, I recently used the term “mentally disabled&# on my blog to write about a group of women I had been working with. I think it’s so important to not only understand what impact our words are having right now, but also realize the long-term implications of our words. Thanks for your note.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 17, 2010

October 17th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus One of my clients, a mid-level leader in a large organization, is working to get better at leadership by setting some stretch goals. Would you like a longer term “partner&# , mentor, or MasterMind group with regular meetings to provide support over the long haul?

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2018

. “To prosper over time,” he argued, “companies must benefit all of their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, and the communities in which they operate.” We believe the answer is yes. In fact, this sort of thinking is something of a return to the norm.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

As long as it comes into my head, the content will come out onto this site! Finding the positive side of anyone should be a primary goal of anyone who is trying to move towards spiritual fulfillment. Thanks for the great site and content. Mary Jo Asmus : September 9, 2010 at 4:45 pm Darren, thanks. Thanks for that!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Acting in harmony with your personal values won’t necessarily assure “right action”, but being mindful of them as you go about your day can go a long way toward pointing you in the direction of making an impact for the greater good. And I agree; values are also great as anchors for future plans. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Thanks, Sachin Davor Milicevic: October 11, 2010 at 8:07 pm A nice word goes a long way. Taking an extra minute to find a positive in your employee’s work and praising them for it can go a long way. I think they best philosophy is: If its good news to someone close to me then it’s good news to me! Thanks Mary!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 13, 2010

My initial reaction to these comments was curiosity at their surprise that working on themselves would develop them as leaders (it’s what I’ve helped leaders with for a long time, after all). All of the above statements came from clients and readers recently. I’ve spent some time thinking about that.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2018

Enterprise leaders are not people leaders in the traditional sense; they are the system architects of their company’s long-term success. These critical components form a value chain through which companies perform their long-term purpose, more or less well. The value chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 7, 2018

While five years might seem like too long a runway, it rushes by very quickly. I had taken one step toward this two years ago, when I named one partner president and another chief operating officer. What would connect my strengths and interests to the long term goals of the organization? So far, so good.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Doing things a certain way for so long that it no longer takes effort. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Gina : September 24, 2010 at 3:56 pm Mary Jo- It’s true, people get comfortable doing things a certain way.

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