Three traits identify outstanding leaders It’s accepted that there are many different effective leadership styles, but are there certain traits that tie top performers together? Executive search consultant Justin Menkes thinks so, and he’s got evidence to support his theory. A quote, from Fortune.com: Menkes’ book is based on his work with corporate boards as …

I just had to share with you both of these incredible people for K. All along I was planning to highlight Cynthia Kersey and then I just listened to a webcast with Ken Blanchard and am so inspired by the way that he lives out his spirituality that I thought why don’t share about both …

What’s the first impression new hires have your company? Does it turn them on or turn them off? The good news is that a new hire orientation program offers an opportunity to build a positive, engaging impression of the new company. The bad news is that that is going to happen whether you plan it …

Surprise! Your organization is experiencing a major change…again in communication strategies. It’s a new process… a merger…or reorganization… a new product launch…or a new customer…OK, you get the picture. Just about the time you begin to feel comfortable with the last major change, here comes another one. It’s a sign of the times. In this …

It’s the small things everyday that can bring down employee morale and it’s the small things everyday that can raise it as well. When money is tight and raises are non existent or when the heavy work load seems never-ending, managers tend to forget the “basics” of management- that the supervisor’s recognition and appreciation are …

Many are promoted into management positions because they do their present job well, perhaps better than others on the team. Unfortunately, many new managers are just thrown in without training and then left to sink or swim. Some make it; some don’t. Avoid these four mistakes that many new supervisors make. Included are comments from …

Leading and Working in Complex Human Systems As the stakes go up… In our “dance with the butterfly”—our continuing conversation about human systems—we have examined The Butterfly Model of Complex Human Systems, the three major sub-systems that make up a human system, and how the face to face world is a stage on which the …

Every profession or specialty has its own terminology. So does career management. How familiar are you with these latest career terms? 1. Career Activist: Someone who is proactive in planning, evaluating, directing, and controlling his or her career rather than simply reacting as situations arise. A career activist has an enduring interest in understanding and …

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