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

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.

To Err is Good Leadership

Just as good photography requires the admission of mistakes by putting the customer's interests ahead of a photographer's ego, good organizational stewardship demands that integrity be placed over self-interest. Leaders who are willing to wrestle with decisions that may involve personal sacrifice by admitting mistakes make themselves more like the rest of us, fallible. Whether you are the leader of an organization or exercise personal leadership behind the lens of a camera, you show that you are more like the people you lead by admitting your own mistakes. This creates closer connections with your employees and your customers. Not only is to err human, it shows good leadership.

Understanding The Nature Of Dynamic Leadership

To those who would suggest that great leaders are born not made, I would say this: We can examine all of the great leaders in history and identify some common characteristics but we cannot say they were “Born Leaders”. They all developed into their leadership roles over a period of time, learning the skills along the way. I do believe that leaders can be developed – I have to believe that because currently we have far too few of them in the world

The Art Of Listening And Leadership - Bill Clinton Shows The Way

Now I began to understand at the hands of a guru of leadership what he was trying to teach by his actions on the Art of Listening.

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.

Stepping Up to Responsibility

When we take ownership of the problem, do your best to find a solution, and exceed our expectations it can turn an irate customer into a customer for life. It's unfortunate that some people won't take responsibility for their actions. You might get what you pay for, but when you focus on getting treated with respect and honesty, you may find that you will get a whole lot more!

Refusing To Let Go of Old Responsibilities?

Why do so many new supervisors fail at motivating their team? One reason is because they often lose sight of their responsibilities. They believe the task at hand is the most important thing to be accomplished. In the rush to get the task completed new supervisors often miss the point of helping their staff to grow and develop. They also lose sight of allowing themselves to do the same.

Are YOU Your Own Leader?

What does it mean being your own leader? What are the advantages? Is it the difference that makes the difference? Find out...

13 Proven Ways Leaders Handle Rejection

At some point in your walk or ministry, as a leader, you will be rejected for obeying God. The rejection comes in many forms such as ignoring you, flat out not believing what you say or do is God, and questioning the validity, power, and authenticity of the ministry gift God has given you. How do you respond when you encounter rejection? This article provides 13 proven tips to help leaders deal with rejection.

Improve Your Leadership Skills -- Recognize The Meaning of Other's Body Language

Body language is like a mirror that tells us what the other person thinks and feels in response to our words or actions. It is a powerful tool to use in all kinds of communication.

Are You Totally Present As A Leader?

Multitasking is an essential skill in life today, but it does have side effects. Learn about what they are and how you can avoid them.

The Essentials Of Decision Making

Decision-making is something that happens throughout our day but with different degrees of importance, urgency and consequential outcomes. Success comes from the quality of the decision itself as well as the robustness of implementation or application.

Who Should Be Involved In The Induction Process

A common mistake in induction schemes is to leave it all to one person to organise. This puts a lot of pressure on that individual and may reduce the effectiveness of the programme. It is advisable to involve as many people as you can in the process, by splitting the responsibility and making it more interesting.

The Culture Perspective of Leadership - Nu Leadership Series

Examine the culture framework on leadership. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.