Leadership Articles

Power Presentations Tips 02: Begin with the end in mind

by George Torok

Begin with the end in mind Stephen Covey offers this advice in his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. The book is a guide to develop personal leadership. You can apply the first habit from Stephen Covey to your presentation in three ways.

Getting Back to Basics

by Kevin Eikenberry

Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry says you have to build solid leadership skills on a solid foundation. Your leadership foundation comes down to six words, and only you know what they are.

Want Feedback?

by Kevin Eikenberry

Feedback is a powerful tool for personal development. Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry says feedback is too powerful to leave up to others. If you want more and better feedback, you need to take responsibility for making that happen.

What's your balance in the Trust Bank?

by Bob Selden

Trust is a critical resource at the moment. But it is all too easy to forget that while trust takes a long time to build, the balance can be quickly depleted with just one careless withdrawal.

The Perfect Team

by Laura Hunter

There are lessons that we can learn from the equine herd about trust and respect, communication, positive conflict and team leadership.

Leadership Outside the Box

by Laura Hunter

Sometimes difficult employees and difficult situations force us to look at our leadership in a more positive and creative way.

Leadership Authority - The Need for a Lead Rope

by Laura Hunter

Leaders often rely on symbols of formal authority. In the long-run however there is a better way.

Why Isn't My Phone Ringing?

by Steven Alston

Why isn't my phone ringing? This is the question that I awoke to this morning. In theory, this should be a time of abundance for my work. I know it's a bold statement, when so many others are also experiencing the effects of the economic downturn.

Twelve Qualities that Make You a Leader

by Hannah du Plessis

What leadership is not: It is not Management. Management is working with and through people and groups to accomplish organizational goals. Leadership is influencing human behaviour, regardless of the goal. A leader is...

What Impact Are You Having On Others?

by Julie Fuimano

An article of 1432 words explaining how to make the impact you want in the lives of those you meet along your journey through life.

Leadership Skills Needed Today

by Dennis Sommer

In today's tough business climate, managers and executives are becoming obsolete and are being replaced by leaders. The new manager/executive must be an expeditor and leader rather than an order giver and manager of people.

5 Insider Tips You Must Know for Writing Your Executive Resume

by Laura Smith-Proulx

If you're an executive searching for your next opportunity in today's hotly competitive market, you've probably found that the task of marketing yourself is unlike any other. Here are 5 insider tips that can help bring out your personal brand--and get your resume to open more doors for you:

Can Leadership Training Make Great Leaders?

by Dominic Donaldson

An article debunking the myth that leadership skills can't be taught with reference to John F Kennedy and Ernest Shakleton.

What Does Stamina Have To Do With Leadership and Business Management?

by Wayne Messick

While leadership and business management are defined differently by everyone - especially those who are selling business leadership management training and consulting services, leadership is simply the ability to meet the needs of those who are part of their organization, those who depend on the org

Define Business Coaching - How Do I Benefit?

by Jeff Casmer

One can define business coaching as the practice of providing advice and support to an individual or group to help them recognize ways to improve the effectiveness of their business.