http://www.articledashboard.com/Category/Leadership/147 Leadership articles from Article Dashboard Rss Follow Up Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:33:51 -0600 Leaders tend to be people that others are attracted to. There is something about them that draws others in. They are trusted and respected and make great role models. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Leadership-With-Passion/1176338 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Leadership-With-Passion/1176338 Coordinating people and projects in a virtual working environment can be difficult. Thats why my clients implement the QuietSpacing(tm) method as a means for improving their effectiveness and efficiency with both employees and clients. Many times, during our last few conversations, we begin connecting the relationship between leadership and productivity, a subject near and dear to my heart. This article lays out a method for accomplishing this. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Productive-Leadership--A-Simple-Test-For-Action/1172275 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Productive-Leadership--A-Simple-Test-For-Action/1172275 In an an ever increasng global economy, leadership qualities and the personnel you need to make things happen are at a premium. How do you measuere up? http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Unserstanding-and-Applying-the-6-Fs-for-Effective-Leadership/1168476 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Unserstanding-and-Applying-the-6-Fs-for-Effective-Leadership/1168476 Discover this "scientifically proven STOP SMOKING BOOK" that will show you the critical steps to guarantee you will STOP SMOKING once and for all. No need to look else where for help to stop smoking. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Read-About-The-Haunting-Facts-about-Smoking-In-Ed-Philips-Best-Selling-Book/1165313 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Read-About-The-Haunting-Facts-about-Smoking-In-Ed-Philips-Best-Selling-Book/1165313 Leaders are decision makers. They do not procrastinate. They know what needs to be done and they make sure that it gets done. Leaders know how to delegate effectively. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Effective-Leadership-in-Today-s-World/1162940 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Effective-Leadership-in-Today-s-World/1162940 This article tells you how to deal with the fear of success and not let it get in the way of reaching your goals. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Why-You-should-Conquer-The-Fear-Of-Success/1152627 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Why-You-should-Conquer-The-Fear-Of-Success/1152627 In any home owned business as an owner you convince yourself in heart and mind that you are sure to succeed. There should not be slightest doubt in your determination, your capacity and drive to succeed. With time change in strategies by bringing change in options may be required. Certain assumptions in the business will be changed but the firm conviction in you to achieve the best in your business will help to put a stamp of success. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Managing-Successful-Business-Needs-Attitudinal-Behavior-Changes-for-the-Best-Results/1151295 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Managing-Successful-Business-Needs-Attitudinal-Behavior-Changes-for-the-Best-Results/1151295 Lets talk about simple keys to success that can greatly increase your chances of achieving your goals and save you from getting distracted. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Find-your-Keys-To-Success/1140088 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Find-your-Keys-To-Success/1140088 In any field of endeavor, success is the result of good leadership. The subject of leadership is as old as civilization itself. A successful television executive even said once that, The rise and fall of civilizations throughout history reflect and are influenced by the availability of enlightened, effective leadership. These days of financial crisis, companies and businesses and even civil society organizations need strong leadership in order to survive this worldwide ordeal. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Must-Read-Leadership-Book/1120341 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Must-Read-Leadership-Book/1120341 The United States Air Force Academy is located on more than 18,400 beautifully maintained acres, on the East edge of the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado. But, the cadet's life requires many adjustments and commitments, and some people are unable to tolerate the demands. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Basic-Cadet-Training---United-States-Air-Force-Academy/1120036 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Basic-Cadet-Training---United-States-Air-Force-Academy/1120036 Organizations are faced with discrimination suits or distracting gripes that have an impact on profitability, team synergy and innovation. Legal discriminatory remedies are viewed by one group as unfair mandates while others say these policies do not go far enough. A silent brooding takes hold where productivity is affected and selected withholding of information is exercised. Jump-start your diversity journey. Those who can see through the visible... can achieve the impossible! http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Human-Diversity-in-Organizations--a-Hidden-World-of-Opportunity/1118701 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Human-Diversity-in-Organizations--a-Hidden-World-of-Opportunity/1118701 The number of long-term unemployed Australians - those without work for 12 months or more - is set to increase to 140,000 from 90,000 by 2010, say analysts at the Australian National University. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-to-gain-skills-through-volunteer-work/1109281 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/How-to-gain-skills-through-volunteer-work/1109281 "If this were a litmus test, the majority of CEOs would fail. One, they build so many barriers to upward communication that the very idea of someone lower in the hierarchy looking up to the leader for help is ludicrous. Two, the corporate culture they foster often defines asking for help as weakness or failure, so people cover up their gaps, and the organization suffers accordingly. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Leadership-Mindset--2-of-18-Lessons-of-Leadership/1103832 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Leadership-Mindset--2-of-18-Lessons-of-Leadership/1103832 "Good leadership involves responsibility to the welfare of the group, which means that some people will get angry at your actions and decisions. It's inevitable, if you're honorable. Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity: you'll avoid the tough decisions, you'll avoid confronting the people who need to be confronted, and you'll avoid offering differential rewards based on differential performance because some people might get upset. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Leadership-Mindset--1-of-18-Lessons-of-Leadership/1101341 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Leadership-Mindset--1-of-18-Lessons-of-Leadership/1101341 Practice makes perfect. So does public speaking. It is crucial to prepare your speech, practice it repeatedly and finally perform to your best ability. Do not magnify your mistakes. Instead, constantly focus on delivering the best to your audience. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Tips-to-Prepare-for-Public-Speaking/1093434 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Tips-to-Prepare-for-Public-Speaking/1093434 Understanding what values are will tell you whether you will be a leader or a follower. Research shows a difference between values of a successful leader and a poor one. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-Importance-of-Values-in-Leadership/1088019 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-Importance-of-Values-in-Leadership/1088019 The call to settle the USA was strong. The land was vast, the soil fertile and the possibilities rose virtually endlessly. Yet, what began as a grand adventure quickly took on the auspices of the harshest reality. Spirited determination, stubborn will and tenacity became the requirements of pioneer folks heading West. They all met with different obstacles but they all also had one thing motivating their movements: a dream. What are your dreams today? http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Heading-West/1082138 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Heading-West/1082138 As the world of IT grows it is no longer acceptable to have basic skills in many aspects, but to specialise in one area. Taking management and networking courses to climb managerial ladder. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Specialist-Training-for-Management-Aspirations/1078357 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Specialist-Training-for-Management-Aspirations/1078357 Just today I read a statement by Harold S. Geneen that really got me thinking. He says that leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions. A woman I know who was assigned to a key administrative position, had the habit of drowning herself in a sea of fancy words, but was unable to earn the respect of her staff. Her eloquence was impressive, though http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/5-Ways-to-Become-a-Better-Boss/1074817 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/5-Ways-to-Become-a-Better-Boss/1074817 A mentor is someone - perhaps a family member, friend or business associate - who is more experienced in the business who is willing to give you some of their time, advice and support. Mentors never do this for money. They enter into the relationship because they want to help you. They see some potential in you and maybe a little of themselves in you. They want to help and you must be ready. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Mentors-and-Prot-g-es/1072171 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Mentors-and-Prot-g-es/1072171 Hypnosis is an incredibly powerful skill that is becoming extremely popular in recent years. No doubt some of the amazing television shows and big names in the industry have been helping. But do you know about all the benefits training can bring - specifically, hypnosis for confidence? Hypnosis for confidence building purposes has only recently been acknowledged, but its power is undeniable. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Hypnosis-For-Confidence---The-Key-to-Boosting-Your-Personal-Power-in-Any-Social-Situation/1067245 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Hypnosis-For-Confidence---The-Key-to-Boosting-Your-Personal-Power-in-Any-Social-Situation/1067245 There are many thoughts and ideas about power - what it takes to get power, to hold power and to stay in power. There are also thoughts and ideas about empowerment but these seem to run a close second to the beliefs about power. What is the difference and how do you tap into each to find greater success and fulfillment in life? http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Be-Ware-the-Trappings-of-Power--Be-Aware-the-Blessings-of-Empowerment/1066453 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Be-Ware-the-Trappings-of-Power--Be-Aware-the-Blessings-of-Empowerment/1066453 A recent leadership study in the United States in 2006 by the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, sponsored by US News & World Report, offered the following data: 70 % of Americans believe there is a leadership crisis today. Americans have lost confidence in leadership in five sectors: education, religion, business, Congress, and the executive branch. Only medical and military leadership have more than a moderate level of confidence. In no sector did confidence increase fro http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Step-Up---Lead/1065869 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Step-Up---Lead/1065869 Most people instinctively know what leadership is. In all of the surveys that have been done in this area people usually define leadership as either "responsibility" or "accountability." There is a huge difference between these two terms. In my career, I moved from a business where I was the "responsible one" to a business where I was to be "accountable." http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-Rest-Of-The-Storys/1064468 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/The-Rest-Of-The-Storys/1064468 If you are effectively living in your strengths then chances are you are happy. If you are living in areas in which you are weak, and perhaps wondering what on earth your strengths are, then you could definitely find more happiness by finding out your strengths. When you are clear what your strengths are, then you can figure out how to use them. http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Are-You-Wondering-If-You-Are-Living-in-Your-Strengths-/1063004 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Are-You-Wondering-If-You-Are-Living-in-Your-Strengths-/1063004