You Are A Nucleus

An ego centered leader strives to be the center of attention. His goal is to get what he can from the people around him. The focus of the ego is always on getting what it thinks it doesn't have. A leader who is capable of transcending ego needs, realizes that she already is a center, a nucleus from which radiates her power. Influence is her power and it does not come from a mindset of getting. It comes from a mindset of giving.

True Leadership

Leaders are passionate, effective and dedicated. They don't make excuses and they don't accept excuses. A few examples and some great tips for unlocking your leadership ability.

The Psychology of Leadership - Understanding the Influence of Inspirational Leaders (Part I)

Leadership is NOT about changing the mindset of the individual or group, but in the cultivation of an environment that brings out the best and inspires the individuals in that group...

The Fundamental Purpose of Leadership

Leadership theory is stuck in the past. It needs a radical shake-up. It's purpose has shifted from motivating employees to promoting change. Now, leadership has nothing to do with managing people.

Leadership Lessons From The Horse Pasture To The Office

How many times have you hired a new employee, assign someone a task or new project they've never done, and just walked away from them? Leaving them on their own to figure things out, or better yet, to either sink or swim. Effective leaders provide guides for their employees to bump up against. I recently re-learned the lesson when working with my horse, Jazz.

You Can't Get There From Not Here

Today almost everyone is on the path of personal development. Self-help books are some of the best selling books out there. It is a very noble path to be on. The greatest enemy anyone will face is not over seas or in some other country or a follower of some other religion. The most challenging and difficult person to face is the one who stares us back in the mirror every day. But this is also the most rewarding of all journeys to be made. A journey deep within the soul and mind of yourself. Who you are, what you are, and what all of that means.

Does It Serve You? Make It Serve You

Through every single day of our lives there are literally hundreds of little occurances that happen to us. The question is whether or not you notice these little occurances and if you make them serve you. The good, the bad, the indifferent. All of them are a part of your reality and give meaning to your reality. Everything has a purpose and a reason for being. The real question is whether or not you make those reasons and that purpose serve you on a regular basis or if you are allowing opportunities that could help you get closer to your goals pass you by.

Leadership With Passion - Starbucks Shareholders' Meeting And The Movie 300

What do the the annual Starbucks shareholders' meeting and the movie 300 have in common? These two seemingly disparate events each portrays a passionate leader with a strong vision. Howard Schultz and King Leonidas both have a dedicated commitment of focused intention.

Leadership Success - How To Set Yourself Apart From Other Leaders

To have true leadership success you have to become a leader of leaders. The only way to that is to…

Leadership Development is Coming of Age and Returning to Each and Every Individual

Leadership is necessary for each and every individual. Fortune 1000 companies hire executive coaches to help develop leadership skills. So what is leadership development and why does it begin with each individual?

Leaders Need Passion

No matter what you are engaged in, corporate activity, entrepreneurial activities, consulting or your own business in some form you will need passion to achieve success.

Hey Kids - It's Cool to be Square

This article goes out to this generation of teenagers who think that being cool means smoking dope, hanging out with their drug-taking friends, having promiscuous sex, and being defiant to authority figures like teachers, police, and yes-parents. This behavior is not cool but rather dopey. You see, before long you will be entering the real world, and the real world does not take particularly well to defiance or irresponsible attitudes. Enter the world expecting it to give you freebies just because you deserve them and you will soon be wishing you listened to your parents and acted more square than cool.

Successful Manager - Leader - This Is How

To be a successful manager and earn a great income, takes hard work, commitment and a broad range of skills. This article tells you about my success - just copy it.

How To Be An Effective Leader In The Workplace - Part 5

Shares tips on key ingredients to successfully leading a team. This is part of a series on effective leadership.