Have you ever heard of a business that doesn't have a boss? Probably not. The title of boss goes to most anyone in a position of authority. Now, have you ever heard of a business that doesn't have a leader? Probably. You've most likely experienced the situation yourself. A leader is someone in a position of authority that others look to for g

Leaders recognize that in order to lead effectively they need to give their followers success. Some leaders are concerned that if they reveal their goals to their subordinates there is the possibility that they might miss the goals. The leaders are concerned that they might lose credibility if this happens. While this is certainly a possibility, th

How important is a vision statement to your company or division? Well, have you ever thought about embarking on a journey without knowing where you are going? The same can be said about running a company, without a vision statement you are going places but who knows if it is in the right direction or even if you want to go there. A vision statem

There have been many studies on credibility in life and particularly in management. It seemed like an interesting topic to read and reflect on. I am not going into a huge diatribe merely making a few observations. In this world we live and die by our credibility. It takes years to build up a level of credibility and you have to maintain it const

Everyone wants a quick fix. Just tell me the secret of developing more effective leadership. Quick, sweet, and get it done today. I can and I can't! I Can: Acquire new insights into becoming more effective as a leader. Apply them to your work and life. Practice until mastered. Continue the process indefinitely. Developing more effective

There are many self-employed workers who have businesses that own THEM. Think of the Mom & Pop stores that chew up 12 hours a day, 7 days a week for these people. They live their whole lives behind a counter or stocking shelves, while life passes them by. Some can afford a so-called "too weak" vacation, but after it's over, it's back to the daily g

Building a team of motivated people in your business is vital to get the very best results, but so many managers focus on the 'ra-ra-ra', rather than the important things - the things that make people feel comfortable in their working environment. Here are eight that you might want to have a think about: 1. The Weather Is it too hot, or to

After Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan published Execution - The discipline of getting things done (ISBN 0-609-61057-0), in 2002, every business on this planet rushed out and dropped copies off to their managers and said "Execute" the quieter implication was, "...or exit." Why did this happen? Well most managers realize that there is a gap between w

Pictures of the well known and well to do are flashed across TV screens and adorn glossy magazine covers daily. We love celebrity. We watch their every movement, daydream about what it is like to live the life. Wonder how they got there. For those that worked their way to the top and did not happen on some moment of circumstance leadership was

When you are at work, do you get frustrated because things don't seem to be happening the way they are supposed to be? You see people milling around but nothing gets accomplished. And in the daily hustle and bustle, do you feel that your goals remain just goals. Then maybe its time for you to stand up and do something about it. Most people are

Change is no longer the exception but the rule. Most companies today are in a constantly adjusting or modifying something, with a number of initiatives underway... hopefully all aimed at making business better. But there is a problem: In most organizations we have seen, change is problematic... slow, cumbersome, confusing, disorganized, ineffici

Today's visionary leaders who are making this shift in thinking, from "positionary" to "visionary" are inspiring themselves, their team and even their adversaries to greatness. These visionaries have the power to create a world that works for all of us, and they are whom the world needs now. Sadly many well-intentioned leaders and change agents

Having good team players is key to great teams. No matter what other fancy stuff we do in the name of team building, if your team members are not good team players, managing the team will be quite a struggle. How can good team players be developed? Team players are usually the people that are known for sharing and hard work. This alone will

That hot-footed cat is ready to jump as soon as its paws get too hot. You should be too. The best ways to be able to move away from a mistake about an irresistible force are to keep your commitments as low as possible for as long as possible and to have contingency plans in place. How can your commitment to pursuing benefits from the irr

Many people feel overwhelmed when they first think about learning how to accomplish 20 times as much with the same time, effort, and resources. Some assume it will take years to master this new discipline. That's not the case: Most people will be able to create their first breakthrough solution (accomplishing 20 times as much) with less than 80 hou