Are Good Leaders Born or Made?

Many people believe that great leaders are born and can't be trained. Apparently we have to possess some innate capacity to inspire others to assume leadership? But is that entirely right?

Leadership - The Fine Line Between Being Lost And Being A Leader

Sometimes as a leader you will feel lost, people will think you are lost, and you may get lost, but are you lost or just leading where no one else has.

What Masquerades as Leadership (but is Not)

In trying to understand leadership, it is a good idea to take a brief look at some negative motivational techniques so that we understand what leadership is not. This list is by no means comprehensive; but it does include some of the most common offences:

To Be A Leader

I have some thoughts on what it takes to be a leader in general. No puns intended for general as in an army general but it was meant generically. Anyway, being a leader fully involves paradoxes as you will get to see in this article.

Sun Tzu’s Art Of War & Chinese Astrology- Two Ancient Systems, One Timeless Goal: Part 2

How can the teaching of a military strategist and the Chinese Art of astrology intertwine? Both systems are more than 2,500 years old but remain ageless in their relevancy to modern times where the fundamentals and applications share the same goal …victory!

Understanding The Natural And Spiritual Laws Of Leadership

Leadership comes with much responsibilities that entails both natural and spiritual laws. There are five natural laws of leadership and there are also five spiritual laws pertaining to leadership.

Leaders Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking

Here are three techniques used to overcome the fear of speaking in public. Leaders especially need to be able communicate effectively to staff, clients, peers, and management in todays global village.

What A Performance Appraisal Is And What It Is Not

The performance appraisal or review is essentially an opportunity for the individual and those concerned with their performance – most usually their line manager - to get together to engage in a dialogue about the individual's performance, development and the support required from the manager. It should not be a top down process or an opportunity for one person to ask questions and the other to reply. It should be a free flowing conversation in which a range of views are exchanged.

Leadership - Some Thoughts About Structure, Self-Sufficiency And Responsibility

The organisational structure of a team is important. Who does what, how one job relates to another, the lines of reporting and communication – all affect effectiveness. This is something to continually re-assess.

Being a Leader: The Pathway To Leadership

Discusses leadership motives and barriers and what makes a great leader.

16 Tips to Improve Your Leadership Skills

A short article on ways a person can improve their leadership skills. Very good for people new to management positions or desiring management positions.

Be A Leader - Not A Follower

A leader sets the standards and continuously raises it. A leader shows courage in the face of adversity, does not deviate from their values and principles. Being a leader means you know how to use your personal power and achieve results that will benefit those around you.

How Do You Use Your Power?

We all have unique gifts and strengths. That gives us our drive and our personal power. How we use that power has a huge impact on what we experience in life and also the quality of our life.

How To Be An Effective Leader In The Workplace - Part One

This article talks about the fundamentals of leadership in the workplace, with focus on work ethics and core values as well as shares real-life experiences.