Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

After getting checked in (an hour into the visit), I settled in for a long wait. Probably more exceptional emotional intelligence on the part of the doctor. 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.

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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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DECEMBER 5, 2010

So if the agreed areas are leadership and emotional intelligence, when they ask about something outside those boundaries, I can push back or limit my answer to the context of the areas covered. 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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JANUARY 10, 2011

You can’t expect your manager to know what you want for your career over the long or short haul. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. And the career fairy won’t just tap you and make it all happen.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

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. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. All Rights Reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

If we listen to our heart first, are we able to increase our emotional intelligence and improve our interactions and relationships with others? Should we begin to give emotions more credibility at work? Is this what we call chemistry in common terms? In my mind, it means we need to give the heart its due at work.

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JULY 21, 2010

Our organizations are no long hierarchical. The idea that “you should be grateful that you have a job” is long gone. While I love your vision, I personally hope that the 360 becomes even more engrained in the businesses in which I operate. Leaders know - and act on – being of service to followers.

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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. &# “Would it have been better for the org, the project, and the employee if I had made a decision to fire quickly?&# Good post, Mary Jo. Waiting for the next.

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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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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. Tracking progress rather than perfection seems wise and beneficial for people in the long run. The phrase, “It’s not about being perfect. Thanks for the great blog!

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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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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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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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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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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Here are some that come to mind: Passion and Practicality: Sustaining great leadership over the long haul requires passion. The biggest thing I see missing in our society in terms of the relationships we have (or don’t have) is respect. Thanks, Mary Jo Asmus : November 2, 2010 at 2:39 pm Sachin, you have good points.

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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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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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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The rewards are not always immediate, but the effort that you invest in reflection will pay off over the long run. It is okay to make mistakes as long as you reflect on them and don’t make the same mistake twice. One reason they mention for this lack is the difficulty of staying still long enough.

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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. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Why am I telling you this? All Rights Reserved.

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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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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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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). I’ve spent some time thinking about that. Gradually, my own private “aha moments&# began unfolding. Either way great post.

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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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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

As long as it comes into my head, the content will come out onto this site! Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Thanks for the great site and content. Mary Jo Asmus : September 9, 2010 at 4:45 pm Darren, thanks.

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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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OCTOBER 17, 2010

Would you like a longer term “partner&# , mentor, or MasterMind group with regular meetings to provide support over the long haul? Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. We just need to ask. All Rights Reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Bret Mary Jo Asmus : September 8, 2010 at 10:59 am Hi Bret – Casual conversation is so important as long as it is done in the way you suggest; along with some compassion and awareness of the plight of others. Good stuff. Thanks for stopping by again and for your kind comments on the blog. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

This is the easy way out that doesn’t help others to think on their own over the long haul. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. The solution is there, and all it needs to surface is a great question and a good listener.

Learning-by-Doing 222

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

They over focus on short term results and under focus on relationships. Executives with this profile are long on “me&# and short on “we.&# Leaders who operate in this mode lose their peers in no time flat. What’s the recovery plan? The low rated behaviors listed above hold the seeds of change.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

The message for me is, Making Mistakes is Good as long as you communicate appropriately, learn from them and get better. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Sonia Di Maulo : December 15, 2010 at 6:09 pm Mary-Jo!

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