In my opinion, there are times when my leadership is better than others. I call them seasons. Seasons come a seasons go. Obviously, I would love for all of our seasons to be wonderful, but I have learned this isn’t realistic. MORE
After working with countless fast growth companies in numerous industries, some obvious patterns have emerged as the senior leaders are trying to scale their sales organizations quickly. The issues typically appear in three specific areas: their choice in sales leadership, hiring standards for the salespeople, and how they coach and hold the salespeople accountable. These problems are often the underlying cause of inaccurate sales forecasts. Prepare the people before you promote. MORE
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80 First, a couple of caveats. When I say PowerPoint, I’m speaking generally – think Keynote and Prezi and whatever other similar tool you might use. MORE
Guest post by Judy Nelson Let’s face it, every office has, at least, one character. If they’re harmless and carry their load, most coworkers tolerate characters or even protect them. If they’re abrasive and add to the burden of others, coworkers don’t—and you might have a tricky situation on your hands. There are important Dos and Don’ts as the manager of a character that can have significant consequences for your organization. Who are these characters? MORE
There are some things in leadership I could honestly say I despise. Ways people behave. Things they do. I should note - not the people involved in them, but the actions. And, I have probably been guilty of some of these also in my career. But, I hate when I did them as well. MORE
When Alexander II was the Czar of what is now Russia in the mid 1800’s, he looked out of his palace window and observed a soldier guarding an area of the palace lawn that appeared to be little more than empty space. What is that soldier guarding?” he asked then-Ambassador Otto van Bismarck. MORE
This is a post by Jeffrey Phillips and Alex Verjovsky authors of Outmaneuver: OutThink, don’t OutSpend. Every executive knows that speed is important. Meg Whitman at Hewlett-Packard declared recently that “the future belongs to the fast.” But is speed enough? If you can simply accelerate the current activities, products and strategies that your business implements, will that help you win in the future? Or what about being more “agile.” MORE
You might think that the people who report to you understand you. You might also believe that they would tell you if they didn’t. MORE
There is much to be said about leadership, and there is no shortage of descriptive words one uses when talking about leaders – influential, dedicated, globally thinking, focused, etc. – but how often do we describe leaders as creative? MORE
The sales cycles can be long and drawn out when selling to large enterprise organizations. Months, and even years, may pass in a significant opportunity with a large account: And as time adds up in pursuits, doubt, uncertainty, risks, and costs do as well. MORE
There is no real leadership without change. If you are simply “sustaining” what already exists, you are not a leader because real leadership is about change – moving people, processes, outcomes and culture to a better place. In an organizational context, there is no change without some leadership. MORE
If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24. Years ago when we were in business, Cheryl and I went through a difficult season in life. We had had such success, but times got hard. MORE
Solving a problem is often a matter of perspective. Some days leaders feel as though all we do is address problems other people have. MORE
The flowers that are in full bloom are wonderful. The weeds that have taken over one corner are terrible. To get my garden in world class condition and ready for the competitive eye of my neighbor is exactly what every leader must do: seed, feed, and weed. Consider the “season.” MORE
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T ake note, young leaders. This is a million dollar question. Especially if you’re able to get the answer. New leaders need to be curious and intentional about discovering what makes a leader good. Answering this one question will set you on the right path of leadership. MORE
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Perry Noble suggests that there is one ingredient that would make a lot of leadership issues go away. In The Most Excellent Way to Lead , he turns to the advice of the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 13. Paul had a lot to say about leadership and rightly so. Leadership comes to us naturally but without some guidance it’s not just easy to get wrong, it is highly probable. MORE
T his is a question every leader should be asking himself. What will I leave behind? Leadership is not a permanent position. You will transition out of leadership. And one of the greatest things people can say is that you transitioned out well and left something behind. MORE
By Bog Burg and John David Mann Bob Burg and John David Mann have collaborated before – on books called The Go-Giver and Go-Givers Sell More. They also co-wrote a book called It’s Not About You, which followed in the same vein as the other two. MORE
N o matter how we look at it, there’s no easy road in leadership. It’s an up and down journey that pushes us beyond our limits. That’s why we need to have commitment. Commitment is being dedicated to a goal or cause. You not only start it, you see it through. MORE
At my farm in Michigan stands a barn that, according to a barn expert I recently spoke with, is well over 100 years old. There are older structures than this, of course. But this barn has served its multiple purposes well over years, and stands ready today for its next stage of life. MORE
GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” ” Mahatma Gandhi. MORE
A youth pastor emailed me. He’s frustrated his pastor continually caves into pressures of a few leaders in the church. They are not supportive of the youth ministry, even though it’s the fastest growing area of the church. The complaint they have? MORE
We all have different ideas of what fear looks like. Some people fear taking risks, others fear conflict or confrontation, and still others fear rejection by peers, just to name a few. So what is fear? My Fear of Failure Personally, I struggle with fear of failure. I am a perfectionist by nature, as are […]. Emotional Intelligence Leadership Development Organizational Health Personal Growth Professional Growth emotional intelligence employee growth Situational Awareness Teamwork MORE
Have you ever wondered what to look for in a Chief Executive Officer (CEO)? There are three main ingredients needed, and many of them may surprise you. Relationship builder - Why in the world would this be the first on the list? MORE
Guest post by Ron Wallace: When you envision the best boss you ever worked for, what character trait comes to mind? Determination? Integrity? Maybe optimism? What about humility? Contrary to popular opinion, humility is not a sign of weakness -- it is discipline and strength personified. MORE
We learn the most from that which challenges us the most. I remember having learned server side scripting many years back completely on my own. I had no special resources, no advanced tools and no external guidance – just a lot of willingness to pick up the skill. MORE
I love organizational leadership. I especially love attempting to lead healthy organizations. I have been in both environments - healthy and non-healthy. I prefer healthy. If truth be told, I’ve probably been the leader in both extremes. MORE
Selling is not a ‘common’ practice. It is NOT easy. There are so many people who believe anyone can sell anything and really believe that if you can ‘schmooze’, drink the ‘booze,’ and work the room, you can sell. MORE
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My daughter and I took a little vacation up the coast. It was beautiful, weather perfect, simply lovely. But I made one huge mistake that almost cost us the trip. Due to last minute planning, I put us in a hotel that I’d booked against my better judgment and compromised our environment. MORE
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 11, 2016
At my farm in Michigan stands a barn that, according to a barn expert I recently spoke with, is well over 100 years old. There are older structures than this, of course. But this barn has served its multiple purposes well over years, and stands ready today for its next stage of life.
Women on Business
APRIL 5, 2016
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Terry Starbucker
APRIL 3, 2016
Ron Edmondson
APRIL 18, 2016
In my opinion, there are times when my leadership is better than others. I call them seasons. Seasons come a seasons go. Obviously, I would love for all of our seasons to be wonderful, but I have learned this isn’t realistic.
Great Leadership By Dan
APRIL 28, 2016
Guest post by Ron Wallace: When you envision the best boss you ever worked for, what character trait comes to mind? Determination? Integrity? Maybe optimism? What about humility? Contrary to popular opinion, humility is not a sign of weakness -- it is discipline and strength personified.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 25, 2016
First, a couple of caveats. When I say PowerPoint, I’m speaking generally – think Keynote and Prezi and whatever other similar tool you might use.
Ron Edmondson
APRIL 6, 2016
There are some things in leadership I could honestly say I despise. Ways people behave. Things they do. I should note - not the people involved in them, but the actions. And, I have probably been guilty of some of these also in my career. But, I hate when I did them as well.
QAspire
APRIL 14, 2016
There is no real leadership without change. If you are simply “sustaining” what already exists, you are not a leader because real leadership is about change – moving people, processes, outcomes and culture to a better place. In an organizational context, there is no change without some leadership.
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 18, 2016
N o matter how we look at it, there’s no easy road in leadership. It’s an up and down journey that pushes us beyond our limits. That’s why we need to have commitment. Commitment is being dedicated to a goal or cause. You not only start it, you see it through.
Strategy Driven
APRIL 27, 2016
Selling is not a ‘common’ practice. It is NOT easy. There are so many people who believe anyone can sell anything and really believe that if you can ‘schmooze’, drink the ‘booze,’ and work the room, you can sell.
Women on Business
APRIL 7, 2016
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Reader Submission business passion
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 4, 2016
The flowers that are in full bloom are wonderful. The weeds that have taken over one corner are terrible. To get my garden in world class condition and ready for the competitive eye of my neighbor is exactly what every leader must do: seed, feed, and weed. Consider the “season.”
Ron Edmondson
APRIL 12, 2016
A youth pastor emailed me. He’s frustrated his pastor continually caves into pressures of a few leaders in the church. They are not supportive of the youth ministry, even though it’s the fastest growing area of the church. The complaint they have?
QAspire
APRIL 8, 2016
We learn the most from that which challenges us the most. I remember having learned server side scripting many years back completely on my own. I had no special resources, no advanced tools and no external guidance – just a lot of willingness to pick up the skill.
Leading Blog
APRIL 7, 2016
Perry Noble suggests that there is one ingredient that would make a lot of leadership issues go away. In The Most Excellent Way to Lead , he turns to the advice of the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 13. Paul had a lot to say about leadership and rightly so. Leadership comes to us naturally but without some guidance it’s not just easy to get wrong, it is highly probable.
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 8, 2016
T his is a question every leader should be asking himself. What will I leave behind? Leadership is not a permanent position. You will transition out of leadership. And one of the greatest things people can say is that you transitioned out well and left something behind.
Women on Business
APRIL 19, 2016
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Business Development Small Business business expansion business growth
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 13, 2016
There is much to be said about leadership, and there is no shortage of descriptive words one uses when talking about leaders – influential, dedicated, globally thinking, focused, etc. – but how often do we describe leaders as creative?
Ron Edmondson
APRIL 11, 2016
I love organizational leadership. I especially love attempting to lead healthy organizations. I have been in both environments - healthy and non-healthy. I prefer healthy. If truth be told, I’ve probably been the leader in both extremes.
Strategy Driven
APRIL 29, 2016
The sales cycles can be long and drawn out when selling to large enterprise organizations. Months, and even years, may pass in a significant opportunity with a large account: And as time adds up in pursuits, doubt, uncertainty, risks, and costs do as well.
Leading Blog
APRIL 26, 2016
This is a post by Jeffrey Phillips and Alex Verjovsky authors of Outmaneuver: OutThink, don’t OutSpend. Every executive knows that speed is important. Meg Whitman at Hewlett-Packard declared recently that “the future belongs to the fast.” But is speed enough? If you can simply accelerate the current activities, products and strategies that your business implements, will that help you win in the future? Or what about being more “agile.”
Aspire-CS
APRIL 5, 2016
You might think that the people who report to you understand you. You might also believe that they would tell you if they didn’t.
Women on Business
APRIL 13, 2016
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Reader Submission content marketing inbound marketing
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 18, 2016
When Alexander II was the Czar of what is now Russia in the mid 1800’s, he looked out of his palace window and observed a soldier guarding an area of the palace lawn that appeared to be little more than empty space. What is that soldier guarding?” he asked then-Ambassador Otto van Bismarck.
Ron Edmondson
APRIL 4, 2016
If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24. Years ago when we were in business, Cheryl and I went through a difficult season in life. We had had such success, but times got hard.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 10, 2016
By Bog Burg and John David Mann Bob Burg and John David Mann have collaborated before – on books called The Go-Giver and Go-Givers Sell More. They also co-wrote a book called It’s Not About You, which followed in the same vein as the other two.
Linked 2 Leadership
APRIL 19, 2016
We all have different ideas of what fear looks like. Some people fear taking risks, others fear conflict or confrontation, and still others fear rejection by peers, just to name a few. So what is fear? My Fear of Failure Personally, I struggle with fear of failure. I am a perfectionist by nature, as are […]. Emotional Intelligence Leadership Development Organizational Health Personal Growth Professional Growth emotional intelligence employee growth Situational Awareness Teamwork
Great Leadership By Dan
APRIL 21, 2016
Guest post by Judy Nelson Let’s face it, every office has, at least, one character. If they’re harmless and carry their load, most coworkers tolerate characters or even protect them. If they’re abrasive and add to the burden of others, coworkers don’t—and you might have a tricky situation on your hands. There are important Dos and Don’ts as the manager of a character that can have significant consequences for your organization. Who are these characters?
Dave Bratcher
APRIL 22, 2016
Have you ever wondered what to look for in a Chief Executive Officer (CEO)? There are three main ingredients needed, and many of them may surprise you. Relationship builder - Why in the world would this be the first on the list?
Women on Business
APRIL 25, 2016
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Ron Edmondson
APRIL 20, 2016
Solving a problem is often a matter of perspective. Some days leaders feel as though all we do is address problems other people have.
General Leadership
APRIL 22, 2016
GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” ” Mahatma Gandhi.
Strategy Driven
APRIL 28, 2016
After working with countless fast growth companies in numerous industries, some obvious patterns have emerged as the senior leaders are trying to scale their sales organizations quickly. The issues typically appear in three specific areas: their choice in sales leadership, hiring standards for the salespeople, and how they coach and hold the salespeople accountable. These problems are often the underlying cause of inaccurate sales forecasts. Prepare the people before you promote.
Anese Cavanaugh
APRIL 7, 2016
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