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 …

You only need one lead to make a sale, says common wisdom. However, your chances of selling increase with more leads. So, how do you generate more leads? 1. Offer compelling products and services for your customers. 2. Be compelling. Approach prospects with a view to helping, rather than making a sale. Show your enthusiasm, …

Low marks for Germany in crisis management case Europe has been struggling with a virulent E.coli outbreak which appears to have originated and is most severe in Germany. With accusations flying back and forth between several countries during the initial stages, crisis management was slow to get started, and less than effective once it did, …

While billions of dollars are donated online annually, your nonprofit is probably not getting its fair share. And that’s probably because your own website is getting in the way. We have recently made online gifts “secretly” to over 80 nonprofit organizations with some surprising results, which we’ll be talking about in this and future issues. …

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 …

Your first reaction is to say: “You can’t train with Training Blogs alone.” You are absolutely correct; however, it’s human nature to look for the quickest and easiest way to do anything, and it takes some prodding to be thorough and detailed. It is certainly faster today than it was in the past to learn …

The jungle gym is a great blend of structure and chaos. Perfect for kids. In an organization, we need that same perfect blend — the one appropriate to the company’s size. After all, we are kids at heart, right? A start up has few systems. Expenses need to be tracked. A business plan is needed …

This morning my inbox contained a special invitation that I want to pass on to women reading this blog. The Berkana Institute invites you on a Walk Out Walk On Women’s Learning Journey to South Africa, November 1 – 12, 2011, to explore the role that women are playing in recreating community, government, and themselves. …

This blog was written by guest writer Jan Cohen. Today we venture up the Risk Chart to explore New Markets for Existing Services or Products. The focus is on researching who else could use, and pay for, what you already provide.

If you ask a number of people what is HR's number one priority or responsibility, you'll most likely get a number of different responses based on who is answering the question even if two of those asked are in the same position. People are egocentric by nature. They tend to view things from their own experiences and needs. Below are a few examples