10 Reasons Why Friendliness Is A Leadership Necessity

In leadership, friendliness is not simply a nice personality trait but an essential requirement of great results.

The Unselfish Leader - Some Thoughts On How To Act Responsibly When In A Position Of Authority

It is all too easy when in a position of authority – e.g. as a supervisor, manager, leader, parent, or politician – to feel that one has earned the right to behave selfishly. After all, that is the way very many people, including many of our role models, actually do behave. But there is a better alternative - Unselfish Leadership.

Entelechy Speaks to Bill George about Authentic Leadership

Terence Traut from Entelechy, Inc. interviews Bill George for leadership strategies.

Don't Argue - Ask Questions

If your goal is to reach a solution and create a win/win outcome, arguing isn't the route to take. Instead the best way to reach a collaborative conclusion is to ask questions.

How to Rate Your Role Model!

This is review of the quality charteristics required of a worthy role model. The article looks the influence of role models in our lives and its significants, against their value as appropriate examples for positive self improvement.

Exploring the World of Servant Leadership - Nu Leadership Series

Learn how to use the concepts of Servant Leadership to build a successful organization. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership. Written in an easy and entertaining format, this column provides a sense of academic elegance that gives each reader an advantage in life. Unlike other columns, each reader can enjoy finding references, quotes, and provoking thoughts.

Effective Leaders Don't Have To Know It All

A mistake many leaders make is the self imposed responsibility to have all the answers. This is just not true. It is okay to admit to not having all the answers. Good leaders are willing to show their imperfections. Surround yourself with a solid executive team and you don’t need all the answers. No one expects perfection, just leadership. Being President doesn’t grant you supreme knowledge.

Inspiring Followers With Self- less Leadership - Nu Leadership Series

Discover how you can inspire followers with a self-less attitude. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership. Written in an easy and entertaining format, this column provides a sense of academic elegance that gives each reader an advantage in life.

A Leadership Secret: Appreciating The Difficult People

Difficult people can be a thorn in the side of many a leader. The author shows a process to help turn difficult people from liabilities into assets.

Three 21st Century Leadership Models

There isn't much doubt that most effective high impact leaders are driven by a model. This is true even when that effective leader doesn't take the time to define his personal unique model. A model is a tool that leaders use to predict future outcomes of current decisions; a tool that not only enhances personal creativity but encourages creativity in the minds of their employees. An executive's model is built from the sum of their experiences, knowledge, deeds and, in fact, many of their mistakes.

The Power of Influence

Despite what some may tell you, there is no secret to influencing others. The key to winning people over is our willingness and ability to help protect and build their ego.

Cultural Concerns and Leadership

There was once a time in business when organizations were recognized by origin of country. The management style was written and practiced by Americans, and proved to be very successful. That may all be changing.

Horizon Paradox of Leadership

As a leader you are goal oriented and somewhat futuristic in your planning. Reaching long-range goals can be a daunting and frustrating endeavor. Sometimes you may think that you will never reach your goal because the end seems so far away.

Are You A Follower Or A Leader?

Most people in life are happy to follow the lead of other people, to sit on the fence in a debate or have the attitude of hiding at the back of the class. The most successful people are leaders and make things happen for themselves by taking a positive attitude and through working very hard to reach their goals. We are all able to become leaders and this article may help you to achieve this status.