You’ve probably heard the expression before that some people are just born leaders. While I do think some of us are born with an instinct for commanding attention and providing direction, that doesn’t mean leadership boils down to pure genetics.… Read more...
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With the right leadership strategies you can remain productive even during this time of crisis. With this in mind I have created a list of 7 strategies that leaders can use to remain productive during this stressful time.
As the corona virus affects many of our lives it’s understandable that you and your team members are probably experiencing a great deal of stress.… Read more...
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Discover steps you can take to protect your brand during the coronavirus in this first part of my conversation with branding expert Bruce Turkel.The coronavirus is just starting to have a major effect on our lives and our businesses in the United States.… Read more...
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I’ve blogged many times about the effective leadership skills required to lead a business forward. For today’s post, I’d like to take that concept in a different direction: What are some of the effective leadership skills needed for success in a nonprofit organization?… Read more...
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On the one hand, the equation is pretty simple: Employees like to be at a company where they feel important and valued. They want to feel like they are able to use their talents and their time effectively, to really make an impact; and they like to feel like that effort is noticed and appreciated.… Read more...
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What’s the best way to entice top talents to come work for your company? You might assume it’s salary and benefits, and sure, those are definitely important. According to most studies, though, it’s actually organizational culture that’s the top draw. People want to earn a decent paycheck, but even more than that, they want to work in an environment that’s positive, collaborative, and transparent.… Read more...
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These days, most businesses place a premium on workplace diversity. Simply put, most of us want to have an organizational culture that’s welcoming to all kinds of people, from all walks of life. There’s a moral imperative toward a diverse organizational culture, as well as some business benefits; more on that in a minute!… Read more...
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As an executive coach, I spend a lot of my time nurturing the talents of high-level business leaders. Sometimes, though, I have the pleasure of meeting with ambitious professionals who aren’t quite as advanced in their careers, yet already have their eyes set on prestigious positions.… Read more...
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5 Leadership Lessons We Can Learn from The Iowa Caucus Debacle
Iowa Caucuses Debacle: 5 Leadership Lessons We Can Learn
I was recently interviewed on I Heart Radio by Doug Wagner from 600 AM WMT in Cedar Rapids Iowa about the 5 leadership lessons we can learn from the Iowa Caucus Debacle.… Read more...
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I’ve written before about the importance of careful, meticulous strategic planning. Basically, this is the process wherein leaders and managers set the short-term and long-term goals for the organization. It also involves setting metrics; clarifying expectations; allocating the resources that will be used in pursuit of those goals; and communicating the plan to the entire team, ensuring you have everyone’s buy-in.… Read more...
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