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MANAGE YOUR DEFAULT BEHAVIOR

Coaching Tip

As people become more self-aware , they are usually amazed at the abilities of the conscious mind to choose, handle situations with deliberation, and behave appropriately for different occasions. We can make choices about our behaviors only when we are aware of them. . AWARENESS facilitates change. .

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Leadership Lessons On Listening, Questioning, And Moving Others To Act

Tanveer Naseer

Perhaps that’s why listening, questioning, and moving others to act emerged as strong themes in the best business books offering managerial self-help this year, with the latest volumes from veteran authors Edgar H. See “ Daniel Pink’s New Pitch ”, by Theodore Kinni, strategy+business magazine, Autumn 2013.) Schein and Daniel H.

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Managers Have Negative View of Gen Y/Millennials

Coaching Tip

Marcus Buckingham, author of Now, Discover Your Strengths and StandOut self-assessments, says, "Generation Y will come to dominate the workforce, but they are entering it at a particularly difficult time. If you understand these preferences and ideas, you''ll be able to build relationships with those who can advance your career.

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The Impact Your Personality Has On Others

Coaching Tip

We need to be aware of the verbal and non-verbal messages our attitudes send , often without our thought or intention. If we are oblivious, mean-spirited, a gossip, or uncaring about others’ perspectives, we will severely limit our influence and someone else’s chances for self-fulfillment. Tosi on April 1, 2013.

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Introverts: 6 Ways to Maximize Your Natural Strengths

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

If you tend to be more reflective than talkative, more into writing than presenting, or more into listening than selling, here are six ways to use your natural strengths to an advantage: 1) Take quiet time: Introverts prioritize periods of solitude that provides them with a powerful source of creativity and self-awareness.

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The Personal Power of Your Voice

Coaching Tip

Often, people using "I" are being self-reflective. But they may also be self-conscious or insecure, in physical or emotional pain, or simply trying to please. Source: The Wall Street Journal, October 8, 2013. Pronouns, in general, tell us a lot about what people are paying attention to, says James W. Are you being genuine?

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The Best Collection of Advice for New Leaders

Great Leadership By Dan

Welcome to the August 5 th , 2013 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Joel Garfinkle , from [link] : “Professionals who want more from their careers have to seize the initiative. I talk about this concept in Self-Awareness and the Clueless Boss.”. Ah, if only I had this when I got my first promotion.

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