Change sucks.  Most people hate it and try to avoid it.  But it is a fact of life. Life is change, no matter how we all want to think otherwise.   I’d love to keep many things the same but, no luck. Recently I’ve been trying to keep this in mind.  When I’m aware that things [...]

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TED Talk: Chip Conley: Measuring what makes life worthwhile “We count numbers. We count on people. What really counts is when we actually use our numbers to truly take into account our people.   I learned that from a maid in a hotel and a king of a country.” http://www.ted.com/talks/chip_conley_measuring_what_makes_life_worthwhile.html Here’s more information on Gross [...]

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* Best advice: “Have a coach”
* “Every famous athlete, every famous performer, has somebody who’s a coach.”
* “Coach can give someone perspective. The one thing no one is good at is seeing themselves as others see them.”
* “A coach really, really helps.”

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Much of today’s leadership writing is a re-hash (read: ripped-off) of early works in the 1900′s. One of these widely cited books is Dale Carnegie’s timeless 1936 classic How to Win Friends and Influence People. Though some might feel it is dated, it offers effective ways of dealing with employees, coworkers, family, and friends. Don’t [...]

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“Influencing others is a matter of disposition not position.” John C. Maxwell, The 360 Degree Leader How you show up is more important than where. A fully engaged person will be far more effective than a dud a few levels higher in the organization. Do you know how you show up? You better figure it [...]

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The Global Human Capital Study, 2008 conducted by IBM noted that the primary workforce-related issues facing organizations are: Inability to rapidly develop skills to address current/future business needs almost 55% Lack of leadership capability about 35% Employee skills not aligned with current organizational priorities about 35% Lack of adaptability is the bottom line in regards [...]

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PersonalDNA has a personality test which they claim reveals Your True Self. I’m an Animated Leader Animated Leader Here’s an abbreviated version of my report: Your solid grounding in the practicalities of life, along with your self-assuredness and your willingness to appreciate new things make you a LEADER.

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“Poor leadership results not from conscious malice, but from inadequate leadership knowledge, values, and behaviors. People in leadership positions do not know themselves well enough [to lead effectively].” (from The Leader Within: Learning Enough About Yourself to Lead Others. )

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IBM Global Business Services recently released their Global Human Capital Study 2008, entitled: Unlocking the DNA of the Adaptable Workforce. It addressed how globalization is impacting companies and their workforces. Over 400 senior HR executives from 40 countries participated in the study. A key finding of the study revealed the overall lack of quantity and [...]

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