Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 2, 2012

We often think of the goals we need to do ; that big project that needs to be completed, the performance evaluations that you want to do on time, staying under budget, or connecting with customers. We think less about goals that will help us to be better leaders. Serving: Some of the best leaders take the stance of “serving others”.

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Goal Greenleaf Servant Leader Budgeting 214

The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There is no orderly path that can be mapped out and budgeted. A great example of servant-leader innovation is the architect who waited to put the sidewalks into the new residential complex until the buildings’ customers had worn pathways in the grass. Link part of their compensation to new business or development success.

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Innovation Agility Strategic Planning Core Competence 59

Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Guest post by Jen Shirkani : I write about the damage done when, as leaders, we don’t fully allow employees to have control over their tasks, projects or budgets. I am just being a servant leader.” But too often, it just gums up the works as things grind to halt waiting for executive review.

Micromanagement 252

Micromanagement Emotional Intelligence Delegation Servant Leader 252

Leading with Trust

JULY 10, 2022

Talking with team members about their performance challenges typically falls in the category of “least favorite” managerial tasks, along with things such as budgeting, attending all-day meetings, and completing performance reviews. All good performance starts with clear goals.

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Blanchard Leadership Styles Commitment Goal 117

Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Jim is the author of the best-selling book, The Servant, a Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership – which I believe that some of you have read. And also The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle, How to Become a Servant Leader. People hear the term, “servant” and that just conjures up a lot in people’s heads.

Leadership 100

Leadership Servant Leader Airlines Learning-by-Doing 100

Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Jim is the author of the best-selling book, The Servant, a Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership – which I believe that some of you have read. And also The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle, How to Become a Servant Leader. People hear the term, “servant” and that just conjures up a lot in people’s heads.

Leadership 100

Leadership Servant Leader Airlines Learning-by-Doing 100

Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Declining revenues would further erode budgets and reduce benefits, resulting in further unihappiness by Ned and spawning more Neds. Increased budgets would drive further benefits and marketing. If Positive Paul were all Irene heard, she’d likely buy the product on the spot, with the holder and new expansion pack.

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Budgeting Positioning Company Productivity 192

Modern Servant Leader

AUGUST 7, 2012

The rules of the game are the company’s priorities, budget and corporate values. Or, are you pushing to specific result by quarter-end and it’s March 15th? The football team needs to know how much time is left. Your team should know the same. Boundaries. A team can score a touchdown easily when there are no rules.

Constraint 195

Constraint Sports Long-term Ethics 195

Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 22, 2010

The messages that aren’t “told like it is” may run the gamut from individual feedback to the employee on their less-than-stellar performance to something on a broader scale (budget cuts, a merger, layoffs, etc.). The beliefs behind not telling it like it is require some exploration. Mostly, they aren’t valid.

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Greenleaf Maslow Goleman Blog 232

Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Declining revenues would further erode budgets and reduce benefits, resulting in further unihappiness by Ned and spawning more Neds. Increaed budgets drive further benefits and marketing. If Positive Paul were all Irene heard, shed likely buy the product on the spot, with the holder and new expansion pack.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Positioning Productivity Products 130

Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 18, 2011

We Forget Our Role as Stewards : I routinely call it, “MY team”, “MY budget” and “MY success” I know all we have is granted by God and we’re put in each role for His purposes, yet we often think too highly and often of ourselves.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Politics Advice Tips 100

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

We seem to be in a continuous state of “change&# whether it’s implementing new systems or convincing management that budget reductions are now a fact of life. I find that in my work environment over the past year and into the next few years, it is a struggle to present optimism to the workforce.

Emotional Intelligence 201

Emotional Intelligence Goleman Open-book Blog 201

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 11, 2010

Paula, also a senior manager, has been doling out “on the spot” bonus checks for over a year to the employees in her organization to reward them when they’ve completed things on time and on budget.

Blog 169

Blog Greenleaf Maslow Goleman 169

Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Budget Down Time: Conferences can be crazy-busy times. If you have family in the same town as the conference, but won’t have time to visit, tell them before you go. Nothing’s worse than if they discover you’re there on social media and think you’re snubbing them!

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Conference Hotels Leadership Document 192

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

try, “What did you observe me doing when I requested the input the team gave on our new budgeting process?” With the right question, you will get a specific response. Instead of “How am I doing?” and “Is there anything that I could have done better when I asked for the input?” Accept responsibility for the feedback you hear.

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Follow-up Blog Self-aware Learning-by-Doing 229