http://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com http://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-668-making-decisions-difficult.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-668-making-decisions-difficult.aspxDecisions, it seems, are getting more difficult. It is getting harder to know what to make a decision about and it seems to be getting harder to make the "right" decision. It follows that leadership and management are becoming harder competencies to kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-718-10-ways-to-beef-up-your-leadership-skills.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-718-10-ways-to-beef-up-your-leadership-skills.aspxHave you ever heard someone say, “Actually, I have to admit that I think I am really bad at managing other people. My staff all hate me and I'm incapable of doing my job”.megan@completepotential.com (Megan Tough)Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-850-personal-leadership-what-s-wrong-with-being-you.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-850-personal-leadership-what-s-wrong-with-being-you.aspxOne of the great frustrations of my working life is the continuing interactions I have with people who will not be themselves. They somehow feel that it is better to be something or someone they are not. kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:31 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-958-poor-leadership-poor-results.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-958-poor-leadership-poor-results.aspxA malaise exists in many organisations which limits their ability to achieve even modest goals. It is not specific to any industry or any country. It is not specific to public or private enterprise. It is specific to leaders who do not want to, or arkevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-973-leadership-why-won-t-they-do-what-they-re-supposed-to.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-973-leadership-why-won-t-they-do-what-they-re-supposed-to.aspxWhen the people who work for you don't do what they're supposed to do, it's your job to find out why and fix the problem. Here are some reasons for unacceptable behavior and what you can do to make things right. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32998-how-to-enhance-relationships-increase-fulfillment--empower-yourself-by-being-authentic.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32998-how-to-enhance-relationships-increase-fulfillment--empower-yourself-by-being-authentic.aspxHow often do you not say or do something because you're worried about how it'll be perceived? For most of us, myself included, this happens more often then we'd like to admit.articles@mike-robbins.com (Mike Robbins)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:56:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33361-what-is-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33361-what-is-leadership.aspxSimple definitions of leadership remain elusive. Good leaders are multi-faceted by nature and employ different qualities at different times.editorial@impactexecutives.com (Clive Sexton)Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:51:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33506-becoming-the-best-trainer.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33506-becoming-the-best-trainer.aspxIt is well known that presenting is different from training. A good trainer focuses on delegates and his intention is to transfer a set of skills to them. In contrast a presenter is interested to report what has already been accomplished for the benefit of the audience.support@skillsconverged.com (Chelsea Elm)Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:57:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34167-using-psychological-contracts-to-motivate-and-influence.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34167-using-psychological-contracts-to-motivate-and-influence.aspxToday's leaders must motivate and influence their workforce in order to meet organizational goals. By using psychological contracts, HR and front line managers can enhance their trust relationship with employees, thus increasing manager's ability to influence and motivate.alvaro.gonzalez1@dhs.gov (Alvaro M. Gonzalez, MBA)Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:13 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33508-building-a-winning-team.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33508-building-a-winning-team.aspxAs a team leader you are likely to inherit or build a new team at some point during your career. It is vital to your success to produce a team with individuals who share visions and interests, enjoy working with each other and have a winning attitude. support@skillsconverged.com (Chelsea Elm)Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:36:35 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34012-seven-step-solution-for-successful-inclusive-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34012-seven-step-solution-for-successful-inclusive-leadership.aspxOptimize your business results...create a more inclusive culture where everyone can do their best work, and enjoy what they do. jag@simmalieberman.com (Simma Lieberman)Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:31:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34095-it-s-time-to-go-back-to-school.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34095-it-s-time-to-go-back-to-school.aspxIt doesn't have to be fall for you to go back to school. Plus, you don't even need a classroom to make back to school work for you! Learning expert Kevin Eikenberry offers five tips for igniting learning right now!Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:14:21 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34094-motivation-or-inspiration-there-is-a-difference.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34094-motivation-or-inspiration-there-is-a-difference.aspxHow many times have you tried to motivate your employees, your colleagues, your boss, your spouse, your kids, your friend? Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry reminds that the only person YOU can motivate is YOU.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:12:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34093-the-most-powerful--and-potentially-dangerous--question-of-all.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34093-the-most-powerful--and-potentially-dangerous--question-of-all.aspxWhy has more meaning packed into three words than some entire sentences! Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry reveals how you can use the "Why?" question to your best advantage.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:10:58 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34092-what-you-can-learn-from-christopher-columbus.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34092-what-you-can-learn-from-christopher-columbus.aspxLooking for insights into leading your team, organization, association, family or more? Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry offers these five lessons from Christopher Columbus.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:08:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34091-unlocking-the-biggest-communication-challenge.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34091-unlocking-the-biggest-communication-challenge.aspxLeadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry reminds that simply communicating an idea often isn't enough to get it heard - and implemented. You will actually be heard. He offers four steps to getting your message heard - and therefore one step closer to implementation.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:07:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34084-4-reasons-you-need-bigger-goals.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34084-4-reasons-you-need-bigger-goals.aspxThe fastest way to mediocrity is to consistently set really attainable goals. Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry offers four reasons why setting BIG goals is the way to go.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:09:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34083-4-ways-goal-alignment-creates-great-leverage.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34083-4-ways-goal-alignment-creates-great-leverage.aspx"Working hard" doesn't always create massive success. Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry suggests four ways goal alignment creates the leverage required for higher team performance and massive goal achievement.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:07:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34082-5-ways-to-share-your-leadership-influence.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34082-5-ways-to-share-your-leadership-influence.aspxYou are influential far more than you may think. As a leader everything you do is noticed, analyzed and dissected for meaning. Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry suggests the five ways your influence is shared with your team and others.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:57:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34081-programming-your-personal-remote-control.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34081-programming-your-personal-remote-control.aspxYou have the power to create the future of your dreams - especially when you program your personal remote to automatically do the things successful people do. Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry offers a quick-start guide to programming your remote.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:42:37 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34080-take-a-tip-from-tiger-lance-and-kobe.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34080-take-a-tip-from-tiger-lance-and-kobe.aspxThe greatest achievers - in any profession - have coaches who help them achieve higher levels of success. Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry shares why leaders can benefit from following the lead of all other great achievers.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:40:27 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33311-leadership-lessons-from-captain-sully.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33311-leadership-lessons-from-captain-sully.aspxIn January of 2009 Captain Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger was thrust into the national spotlight and lauded as a hero for safely landing US Airways flight 1549 on the Hudson River. This article highlights six leadership lessons from Captain Sully.patti@pbsconsulting.com (Peter Stark)Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:36:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34044-5-ways-you-serve-others-as-a-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34044-5-ways-you-serve-others-as-a-leader.aspxServing others is a fundamental role of being a leader. Learning and leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry offers 5 ways you can - and should - be serving those you lead.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:19:13 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34046-5-reasons-why-creativity-matters-to-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34046-5-reasons-why-creativity-matters-to-leaders.aspxLeadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry says to be a truly effective leader takes a fair amount of creativity. Here are five reasons why creativity matters to all leaders.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:15:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34045-will-you-graduate-or-commence.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34045-will-you-graduate-or-commence.aspxIs there a difference between graduation and commencement? Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry says there absolutely is and offers five choices you can make to change your life for the better, forever, when you make the distinction between the two.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:12:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34043-how-to-become-well-connected.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34043-how-to-become-well-connected.aspxMake sure you get the most out your next conference and/or off-site meeting by making networking an objective. Leadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry offers 11 ways to get more connected.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:08:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34042-the-best-gifts-ever.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34042-the-best-gifts-ever.aspxLeadership and learning expert Kevin Eikenberry shares five gifts that keep on giving - no matter the occasion.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:06:05 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33307-leading-after-a-layoff.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33307-leading-after-a-layoff.aspxMany leaders are now faced with the challenge of leading a team of employees after a layoff. Employees who are left are fearful of the future and are likely to become disengaged and unmotivated. This article focuses on how to engage the remaining workforce and position them for success.patti@pbsconsulting.com (Peter Stark)Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:12:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33504-secrets-of-effective-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33504-secrets-of-effective-leadership.aspxWhat makes an outstanding leader? Why are some leaders listened to and followed religiously while others even with greater ideas and better visions don't succeed in leading? “Effective leadership is not so much an art as it is a science” claims David J. Lieberman.support@skillsconverged.com (Chelsea Elm)Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:32:44 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33920-achieving-goals-a-process-approach.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33920-achieving-goals-a-process-approach.aspxIf you find yourself continually struggling to reach your goals, it may be time to look at the process you use. Whether you are working for yourself or within an organization, Leslie Allan has cemented together five key steps for successfully achieving your objectives.office@businessperform.com (Leslie Allan)Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:41:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33805-how-your-stress-management-skills-affects-your-earning-potential.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33805-how-your-stress-management-skills-affects-your-earning-potential.aspxDo you make a habit of letting off steam by berating and blaming those around you? Research is now showing that such stress management methods may make you feel better but it will hit your hip pocket HARD...info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:24:28 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33755-leaders-invent-themselves.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33755-leaders-invent-themselves.aspxLook at the mess we're in. Why doesn't somebody do something? When was the last time you heard or even thought that? Look! Up in the air, it's Superman! We're saved. What a hero. If only I had his powers I could be a hero. If only I was born a leader.info@torok.com (George Torok)Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:51:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33540-is-your-boss-making-you-sick.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33540-is-your-boss-making-you-sick.aspx How can companies contain the potential increasing cost of health challenges due to the increasing levels of stress in the corporate world? New research suggests that you can significantly boost the health and wellbeing of your team by simply being a good leader. info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:25:46 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32979-should-you-care-if-your-employees-love-you.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32979-should-you-care-if-your-employees-love-you.aspxWhat happens when your desire to be loved interferes with your ability to lead...RobertaChinskyMatuson@gmail.com (Roberta Matuson)Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:26:16 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33449-how-true-leaders-execute-plans-without-fail--celebrate-their-victories.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33449-how-true-leaders-execute-plans-without-fail--celebrate-their-victories.aspxExecution is everything; it separates those with lofty ideas from those who end up winning the game…plan & dream, then turn that key or you've accomplished nothing. Emmerich.Roxanne@gmail.com (Roxanne Emmerich)Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:28:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33271-power-presentations-tips-02-begin-with-the-end-in-mind.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33271-power-presentations-tips-02-begin-with-the-end-in-mind.aspxBegin 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.info@torok.com (George Torok)Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:48:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32991-getting-back-to-basics.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32991-getting-back-to-basics.aspxLeadership 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.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Sat, 23 May 2009 05:10:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32912-want-feedback.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32912-want-feedback.aspxFeedback 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.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Mon, 11 May 2009 12:37:00 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32794-what-s-your-balance-in-the-trust-bank.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32794-what-s-your-balance-in-the-trust-bank.aspxTrust 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.learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:53:28 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32719-the-perfect-team.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32719-the-perfect-team.aspxThere are lessons that we can learn from the equine herd about trust and respect, communication, positive conflict and team leadership.laura@theleadhorse.ca (Laura Hunter)Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:49:02 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32720-leadership-outside-the-box.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32720-leadership-outside-the-box.aspxSometimes difficult employees and difficult situations force us to look at our leadership in a more positive and creative way.laura@theleadhorse.ca (Laura Hunter)Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:06:00 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32722-leadership-authority--the-need-for-a-lead-rope.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32722-leadership-authority--the-need-for-a-lead-rope.aspxLeaders often rely on symbols of formal authority. In the long-run however there is a better way.laura@theleadhorse.ca (Laura Hunter)Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:37:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32681-why-isn-t-my-phone-ringing.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32681-why-isn-t-my-phone-ringing.aspxWhy 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.sca@splitscreenconsulting.com (Steven Alston)Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:41:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32628-twelve-qualities-that-make-you-a-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32628-twelve-qualities-that-make-you-a-leader.aspxWhat 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...hannah816@gmail.com (Hannah du Plessis)Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:13:14 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32585-what-impact-are-you-having-on-others.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32585-what-impact-are-you-having-on-others.aspxAn article of 1432 words explaining how to make the impact you want in the lives of those you meet along your journey through life.julie@nurturingyoursuccess.com (Julie Fuimano)Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:22:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32445-leadership-skills-needed-today.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32445-leadership-skills-needed-today.aspxIn 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.dennis@dennissommer.com (Dennis Sommer)Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:40:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32403-5-insider-tips-you-must-know-for-writing-your-executive-resume.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32403-5-insider-tips-you-must-know-for-writing-your-executive-resume.aspxIf 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: laura@anexpertresume.com (Laura Smith-Proulx)Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:15:00 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32306-can-leadership-training-make-great-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32306-can-leadership-training-make-great-leaders.aspxAn article debunking the myth that leadership skills can't be taught with reference to John F Kennedy and Ernest Shakleton.dominicdonaldson@gmail.com (Dominic Donaldson)Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:44:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32289-what-does-stamina-have-to-do-with-leadership-and-business-management.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32289-what-does-stamina-have-to-do-with-leadership-and-business-management.aspxWhile 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 orgwmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:43:58 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32084-define-business-coaching--how-do-i-benefit.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32084-define-business-coaching--how-do-i-benefit.aspxOne 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.support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:49:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32055-what-exactly-is-21st-century-leadership-have-you-got-what-it-takes.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32055-what-exactly-is-21st-century-leadership-have-you-got-what-it-takes.aspxEverywhere you look there is another book on leadership. Typically they showcase individuals with skills and abilities we mere mortals could never hope to have.wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:42:19 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30788-we-want-you-to-be-the-jury-foreman.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30788-we-want-you-to-be-the-jury-foreman.aspxI remember opening the mail one day and seeing a jury summons notice. If I'd gotten three, I gotten a dozen and always figured out a way to get out of jury duty. Something about this time was different. I thought to myself, I think it's time to do my civic duty.thebrooker@thebrooker.com (David Brooke)Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:14:19 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31628-loyalty-the-key-quality-of-business-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31628-loyalty-the-key-quality-of-business-leaders.aspxIn order to be a 21st century business leader you and all the other leaders in your organization must possess the essential qualities of leadership. And it is only through experience that these qualities will be born and nurtured until they become master skills.wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:41:26 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30358-how-business-leaders-cheat-their-people-and-limit-growth.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30358-how-business-leaders-cheat-their-people-and-limit-growth.aspxLack of accountability steals growth, I find this far too often with managers and leaders. Discover why and what to do about it.hhg@hgoergerassoc.com (Harlan Goerger)Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:41:33 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31561-leading-by-example--lessons-in-effective-business-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31561-leading-by-example--lessons-in-effective-business-leadership.aspxGreat leaders do great things. It was Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder and CEO who said “innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower”.jonathan@altersage.com (Jonathan Andrews)Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:52:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31556-developing-successful-leadership-practices.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31556-developing-successful-leadership-practices.aspxSuccessful leadership practices and professional business management skills are proficiencies that develop over time. Certainly, some people are born leaders, but there are certain areas that can be concentrated on to develop leadership skills.jonathan@altersage.com (Jonathan Andrews)Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:01:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31543-our-leadership-and-business-management-heroes-inspire-us-to-act.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31543-our-leadership-and-business-management-heroes-inspire-us-to-act.aspxLeaders always take the responsibility and privilege of leading us seriously. They understand that well led employees will follow them willingly in whatever direction they believe the organization should go so they feel an internal responsibility to live up to our trust in them. As followers we truswmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:45:28 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31229-follow-these-rules-of-the-road-as-you-ramp-up-for-growth.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31229-follow-these-rules-of-the-road-as-you-ramp-up-for-growth.aspxYou are stranded on a desert island and you only have 30 seconds left on your cell phone battery -- could your second-in-command back at your office tell you in those 30 seconds how well your company was running?laurie@igniteyourbiz.com (Laurie Taylor)Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:10:08 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30939-management-leadership-training--what-should-you-look-for.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30939-management-leadership-training--what-should-you-look-for.aspxWhen selecting a management leadership training program look for trainers who speak to your employees and your companies needs rather than those of a Fortune 500 company.wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:38:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30722-fine-tune-your-corporate-focus-with-management-leadership-training.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30722-fine-tune-your-corporate-focus-with-management-leadership-training.aspxBefore beginning a management leadership training process it's important to determine exactly where you want to be at the conclusion of the program. If you have investigated the various offerings available to your organization you know that management leadership training comes in various forms... wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:56:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30367-growing-leaders-or-leader-followers.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30367-growing-leaders-or-leader-followers.aspxSome leaders attract followers and others, leaders. Follow these 6 key steps to attracting leaders and your team will explode..kelly@soyandbeyond.com (Kelly Wissink)Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:18:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30288-flexing-your-brand-muscles-can-cause-injury.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30288-flexing-your-brand-muscles-can-cause-injury.aspxBrands are like muscles, the more you stretch them the more you can stretch them. Virgin went from music to airlines as a first move.rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:16:40 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30287-the-role-of-leadership-in-commitment-to-quality.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30287-the-role-of-leadership-in-commitment-to-quality.aspxThe best companies commit a significant portion of their profits to continual improvement in quality and never, ever compromise quality for profit.rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:14:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30282-sales-leadership-excellence-how-to-recruit--retain-more-high-producing-sales-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30282-sales-leadership-excellence-how-to-recruit--retain-more-high-producing-sales-leaders.aspxAs work becomes less about muscle and more about intellect, sales leadership styles need to change. Know what causes a worker to enjoy their work and motivate them to become high producing sales leaders... peoplesavvypr@gmail.com (Gregory Stebbins)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:42:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30195-walking-the-talk-how-to-live-up-to-your-values.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30195-walking-the-talk-how-to-live-up-to-your-values.aspxWe talk a lot about values such as showing respect, developing people and caring for customers. Unless we learn to walk the talk with day to day behaviours that support these values, the hopes we have of living up to them will be nothing more than empty intentions.maureen@gateways.co.za (maureen collins)Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:41:28 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29492-how-to-lead-your-business-through-the-recession.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29492-how-to-lead-your-business-through-the-recession.aspxOne by one, countries are succumbing to recession as a result of the global credit crunch. What on earth should business leaders do in these circumstances?jackie@mooresonsino.com (Jacqueline Moore)Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:40:16 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29515-the-key-to-retaining-the-right-staff.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29515-the-key-to-retaining-the-right-staff.aspxFinding a the right staff is one thing, keeping the right one, is however a completely different matter. So what are the 'little things' that can make a big difference for employees.kharticlesubs@googlemail.com (Karl Hopkins)Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:12:14 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29303-conflict-in-the-workplace.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29303-conflict-in-the-workplace.aspxConflict is part of life, and it is perhaps close to inevitable in the workplace. As you and your coworkers work toward developing new ideas and improving and marketing your products and services, clashes in personality, philosophy, and intent are not just expected, but almost inescapable.simmsinternational@yahoo.com (michelle simms)Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:45:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28448-employment-tips-for-employers-and-staff.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28448-employment-tips-for-employers-and-staff.aspxFinding a new job is one thing, finding the right one, is however a completely different matter. So what are the 'little things' that can make a big difference in the workplace.kharticlesubs@googlemail.com (Karl Hopkins)Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:51:21 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28552-the-art-of-intentional-inquiry-a-secret-weapon-of-high-performance-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28552-the-art-of-intentional-inquiry-a-secret-weapon-of-high-performance-leadership.aspxLearning how to ask the right questions that require your team to think instead of just responding is an art that requires experience and practice. It's also the basis for good coaching.laurie@igniteyourbiz.com (Laurie Taylor)Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:48:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29246-making-people-the-focus-of-business--old-hat-or-new-wave.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29246-making-people-the-focus-of-business--old-hat-or-new-wave.aspx"Our most important asset is our people". So say a thousand or more mission statements for companies all over the world (maybe not China or if they do they may not mean it in exactly the same way). "We treat our customers as people" say almost as many slogans.rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:46:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29245-professor-kevin-lane-keller--a-pop-idol-not-just-a-marketing-thought-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29245-professor-kevin-lane-keller--a-pop-idol-not-just-a-marketing-thought-leader.aspxKevin Lane Keller, Professor of Marketing at the prestigious Tuck School of Business, has been described by Scott Bedbury (the guy that just did it at Nike and went on to just do it again at Starbucks) as "the worlds most astute observers of brand dynamics".rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:46:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29242-if-everyone-wants-to-be-a-leader-why-is-effective-leadership-so-rare.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29242-if-everyone-wants-to-be-a-leader-why-is-effective-leadership-so-rare.aspxPerhaps not everyone wants to be the leader, but many do actively seek the role and many more secretly wish they could lead even if modesty or low self-esteem holds them back. If the world divides between leaders and followers, if that is your choice, surely leadership is preferable?rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:46:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29171-who-s-going-to-be-the-next-irish-millionaire.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29171-who-s-going-to-be-the-next-irish-millionaire.aspxRead these simple steps to transform your financial future.ask@askstevey.com (Stevey McGeown)Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29164-overcome-divisions-to-joyfully-connect-people-and-accomplish-more-as-a-constructive-business-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29164-overcome-divisions-to-joyfully-connect-people-and-accomplish-more-as-a-constructive-business-leader.aspxEffective business leaders bring people together who wouldn't otherwise meet. In addition, constructive business leaders help these new acquaintances and colleagues to accomplish things that seem impossible. This article explains what needs to be done.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:48:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29142-what-we-miss-from-our-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29142-what-we-miss-from-our-leaders.aspxIf you follow the leader wrong you'll wind up right where you started, or worse. Learn how to close in on this simple source of success they won't teach you in college.pj1@thepauljohnson.com (Paul Johnson)Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:08:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28780-are-you-a-leader-or-manager.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28780-are-you-a-leader-or-manager.aspxIs there a difference between a leader and a manager? Can you be both? Do you need to be both?learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:12:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28722-lean-six-sigma-design-in-products-and-services.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28722-lean-six-sigma-design-in-products-and-services.aspxLean six sigma is a rigorous approach to designing products and services and their enabling processes to ensure that they meet customer expectations.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28639-lean-six-sigma-certification-top-to-bottom.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28639-lean-six-sigma-certification-top-to-bottom.aspxLean six sigma certification training for Six Sigma must flow down from top to bottom. If Six Sigma is to be driven off the strategic issues of the business, then it follows that senior management must gain adequate exposure to Six Sigma philosophy, concepts, and methodology before any action is takthenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28641-six-sigma-green-belt-training.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28641-six-sigma-green-belt-training.aspxSix sigma green belt training find it useful to have a way to evaluate the capacity of products, services, and processes.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28646-lean-six-sigma-training-best-practices-dictate-senior-management.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28646-lean-six-sigma-training-best-practices-dictate-senior-management.aspxLean six sigma training best practices dictate that the senior manager or managers responsible for leading Six Sigma (depending on the size of the business) report to the President of a Group.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28648-six-sigma-courses-measure-and-improve-quality.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28648-six-sigma-courses-measure-and-improve-quality.aspxSix sigma courses philosophy is that unless we are prepared to invest in the measurement of quality, we cannot improve quality, if we don't measure quality, and don't follow-up on these measures, then we are sending a signal that we really don't value quality.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28642-six-sigma-online-training-processes.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28642-six-sigma-online-training-processes.aspxSix sigma online training Process mapping is an essential tool in helping us understand the activities and sequence of steps involved in any process.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28643-green-belt-certification-employs-a-set-of-tools-and-methodologies.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28643-green-belt-certification-employs-a-set-of-tools-and-methodologies.aspxGreen belt certification employs a set of tools and methodologies in the design of new products or services and their supporting processes.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28653-six-sigma-black-belt-training-and-customers.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28653-six-sigma-black-belt-training-and-customers.aspxSix sigma black belt training on the customer is essential to the success of any business.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28656-six-sigma-training-is-vital.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28656-six-sigma-training-is-vital.aspxSix sigma training is vital that there is a clear and consistent set of people processes across an organization.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28657-six-sigma-education-a-data-driven-process.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28657-six-sigma-education-a-data-driven-process.aspxSix sigma education is a data-driven process re-engineering methodology resulting in paradigm shifts.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28645-six-sigma-green-belt-certification-improve-the-processes-that-are-critical-to-customer-satisfaction.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28645-six-sigma-green-belt-certification-improve-the-processes-that-are-critical-to-customer-satisfaction.aspxSix sigma green belt certification improve the processes that are critical to customer satisfaction.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28647-the-planning-of-six-sigma-online-training.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28647-the-planning-of-six-sigma-online-training.aspxSix sigma online Opportunities can exist at any level of a hierarchy including complex, system, subsystem, component, and element levels.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:50:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28313-leading-with-a-light-and-gentle-touch.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28313-leading-with-a-light-and-gentle-touch.aspxSome of the most powerful leaders in history have been gentle leaders. Think of Mother Teresa. Think of Nelson Mandela. If you lead others in teams or in groupwork, you can be as powerful as these great leaders. By having class and being gentle.ericgarner@supanet.com (Eric Garner)Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:32:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28312-putting-the-power-back-into-people.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28312-putting-the-power-back-into-people.aspxThe starting point for facilitating a group is to model aspects of trust. This means that you, as facilitator, need to be open, valuing, relaxed, tolerant, and supportive. And then you need to know how to convey these to the group. This article shows you how.ericgarner@supanet.com (Eric Garner)Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:30:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28278-how-do-you-build-a-legacy.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28278-how-do-you-build-a-legacy.aspxSo what exactly do we mean when we say we 'develop a robust legacy'? Is this just dodgy consultancy speak? And if you don't really know what we mean by it then how do you know if you will value it or if we've delivered what we say we will?office@icebreakerexecutive.com (Tom Pickering)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:20:21 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28284-attention-all-bosses-and-managers--here-s-how-you-can-improve-your-employees-health.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28284-attention-all-bosses-and-managers--here-s-how-you-can-improve-your-employees-health.aspxNew research suggests that you can boost the health of your team by simply being a good leader.info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:04:26 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28279-how-do-you-stay-ahead.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28279-how-do-you-stay-ahead.aspxIf as an organisation you want to achieve a competitive position you will need to identify your long term distinctive specialisation and your position within your network of diverse, but complimentary, specialist suppliers.office@icebreakerexecutive.com (Tom Pickering)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:04:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28280-changing-the-world.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28280-changing-the-world.aspxSo the challenge is for your business to keep up to speed and up to date with these emerging business models - and to think about how you can create a revolution, identify a breakthrough business model... So what's your plan?office@icebreakerexecutive.com (Tom Pickering)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:02:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28276-what-to-offshore.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28276-what-to-offshore.aspxIn these increasingly turbulent times how do you guarantee you can maintain the critical edge on your competitors?office@icebreakerexecutive.com (Tom Pickering)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:02:04 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28273-how-do-you-manage-change.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28273-how-do-you-manage-change.aspxLeading edge functional skills are taken as read; differentiation therefore comes through interpersonal skills and therefore their ability to transform intransigent business cultures successfully. office@icebreakerexecutive.com (Tom Pickering)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28281-how-do-you-make-changes-stick.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28281-how-do-you-make-changes-stick.aspxA successful change manager is expert at turning a business threat or period of upheaval into an exciting development opportunity. They develop an organisation and its internal skills to enable it to support and deliver change. office@icebreakerexecutive.com (Tom Pickering)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:57:59 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28162-how-to-resolve-communication-problems-with-colleagues-so-you-work-together-more-effectively.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28162-how-to-resolve-communication-problems-with-colleagues-so-you-work-together-more-effectively.aspxSometimes you have to step back from relationships with colleagues and take time to sort out communication problem before you can work effectively together. It means slowing down now so you can go faster in the future.maureen@gateways.co.za (maureen collins)Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:50:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27811-get-commitment-not-submission-when-you-manage-performance-problems.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27811-get-commitment-not-submission-when-you-manage-performance-problems.aspxManagers sometimes act as if talking straight with people means telling them what to do and then watching them closely to make sure they do it. This management style may get the work done, but there is not likely to be much commitment to it.maureen@gateways.co.za (maureen collins)Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:21:22 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27838-in-performance-appraisal-it-is-the-quality-of-the-conversation-that-counts.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27838-in-performance-appraisal-it-is-the-quality-of-the-conversation-that-counts.aspxMany organisations have detailed processes and documentation for managers to use when they carry out appraisal interviews. Often it is computerized. It looks elegant and efficient. But development of people takes more than paperwork and software. It is the quality of the conversations between managemaureen@gateways.co.za (maureen collins)Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:21:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28025-put-your-goals-on-auto-pilot.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28025-put-your-goals-on-auto-pilot.aspxSetting goals is the easy bit of self-development. We can all do it. In fact, many of us do it again and again every new year. What makes the difference between those who give up and those who get to their goals, is programming.ericgarner@supanet.com (Eric Garner)Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:00:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27985-acknowledge-your-people-s-contributions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27985-acknowledge-your-people-s-contributions.aspxIt seems sad, almost tragic, that so many people's efforts and accomplishments go unrecognized. Giving recognition is important. If you know that doing it is likely to feel awkward, here are a few suggestions.patrick@patrickmckenna.com (Patrick J. McKenna)Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:03:46 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27973-a-leadership-development-program-to-master-five-crucial-skills.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27973-a-leadership-development-program-to-master-five-crucial-skills.aspxWhat makes a good leader? To be a leader, you must master these five soft skills and work with a mentor to help you develop them.annette@coachannette.com (Annette Estes)Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:32:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27974-new-managing-partner-s-checklist.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27974-new-managing-partner-s-checklist.aspxFor any professional transitioning into the role of being the firm chair, managing partner or CEO, there are many new balls in the air. Anxiety can be high. Here is a broad checklist of things that you will likely want to reflect upon.patrick@patrickmckenna.com (Patrick J. McKenna)Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:18:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27959-the-secret-peril-that-causes-sales-to-be-lost.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27959-the-secret-peril-that-causes-sales-to-be-lost.aspxOne of the biggest mirages in sales is the proverbial rubber stamp. Sales people believe that they have won the business, but have left a deal-killer in play.lsalz@salesdodo.com (Lee Salz)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:45:22 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27836-business-thought-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27836-business-thought-leaders.aspxThe corporate environment in 2008 is leaps and bounds ahead of where standards lay during the last century. This has brought about the rise of a relatively new business phenomenon: business thought leaders.rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:32:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27733-leadership--the-keys-to-21st-century-business-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27733-leadership--the-keys-to-21st-century-business-leadership.aspxEffective leadership is the only competitive advantage you'll ever have that will endure against all others. Are you then an effective, 21st Century leader? What would your people say about your leadership? Would they say that your leadership is the one key element that insures their long term succewmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:50:02 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27690--i-do--make-better-offers-to-your-sales-candidates.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27690--i-do--make-better-offers-to-your-sales-candidates.aspxThe offer phase of a sales talent screening program takes preparation and finesse. The good news is that there are many parallels to sales that can be applied to this phase.lsalz@salesdodo.com (Lee Salz)Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:40:05 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27652-how-to-build-trust--develop-relationships-with-clients-and-employees-that-last-a-lifetime.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27652-how-to-build-trust--develop-relationships-with-clients-and-employees-that-last-a-lifetime.aspxIf you want your customers to remain loyal... If you want a stronger team at work, you have to build a foundation of trust. Here are 4 Ways to Build Trust, Gain Loyalty & Retain Employees and Customers for Life. drzimmermanarticles@yahoo.com (Dr. Alan Zimmerman)Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:00:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27616-what-leadership-books-can-do-for-you.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27616-what-leadership-books-can-do-for-you.aspxThe benefits of leadership books are often vastly underestimated. Find out what you can learn by reading the words of the executives who went before you.Paidpen@gmail.com (Ron Subs)Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:04:28 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27620-what-you-can-learn-from-ceo-webcasts.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27620-what-you-can-learn-from-ceo-webcasts.aspxCEO webcasts offer a wealth of opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs. Find out what they have to offer you.Paidpen@gmail.com (Ron Subs)Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:04:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27619-writing-your-own-leadership-books.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27619-writing-your-own-leadership-books.aspxAs a business leader you have a lot to share with future generations. Do it with your own leadership books.Paidpen@gmail.com (Ron Subs)Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:02:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20701-how-to-turn-around-negative-attitudes.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20701-how-to-turn-around-negative-attitudes.aspxAll organizations have negative staff and as a manager you will have to deal with them. Here are the steps you can take to turn that negativity around...andrew@greatmanagement.org (Andrew Rondeau)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:03:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26972-7-ways-to-succeed-as-a-leader-in-a-24-7-world.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26972-7-ways-to-succeed-as-a-leader-in-a-24-7-world.aspxDoes your Blackberry need to be surgically removed from your hand? Do you spend more time working at home than hanging out with your family? How often do you send work emails after 10pm? Our 24/7 society does not lend itself to 40-hour work weeks.Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:58:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26967-the-most-challenging-year-as-a-young-manager.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26967-the-most-challenging-year-as-a-young-manager.aspxThis contains some tips for newly promoted young managers.dvoctysouth@yahoo.com (Felanie Ruyeras-Cristobal, MBA)Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:50:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26969-optimum-company-growth.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26969-optimum-company-growth.aspxIf a company is to reach optimum company growth, responsible and long-term thinking business leaders, must manage competently, must practice financial responsibility, and must reach discernable optimal company growth in order to create and maintain a strong, cash-driven company. garyecain@yahoo.com.br (Gary Cain)Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:58:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17583-discover-how-your-team-can-learn-about-winning-mentality.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17583-discover-how-your-team-can-learn-about-winning-mentality.aspxAs one learns about winning mentality, there can be many interesting lessons that one can learn from. Learning about it can provide excellent opportunity for individuals and team to develop in many different areas such as team building, positive thinking and overcoming adversity.aworpsuccess@gmail.com (Mohamed Abdul Rauf Bin Mohamed Yusope)Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:43:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20165-leadership-principles-to-live-by-during-times-of-change.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20165-leadership-principles-to-live-by-during-times-of-change.aspxIn this article, you will learn five of the most important skills leaders and teams will need to embrace in order to thrive in a changing world.beafields@beafields.com (Bea Fields)Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:38:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20187-the-key-to-your-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20187-the-key-to-your-success.aspxThe key to living is growing and learning. The day you stop those two things is the day that you start dying. Ask yourself right now, am I moving forward or am I stagnant? Right now, right here you are going to learn how to take the necessary actions that you must take in order to have the life...maxous1@hotmail.com (John Navata)Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:48:27 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-487-how-real-women-get-ahead.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-487-how-real-women-get-ahead.aspxLeadership strategies for women.info@lindenbergergroup.com (Judith Lindenberger)Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:54:04 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21515-servant-leadership-wisdom-inspiration-and-resources.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21515-servant-leadership-wisdom-inspiration-and-resources.aspxSuccess in leadership, success in business, and success in life has always been and will continue to be a function of how well people work and play together.simmsinternational@yahoo.com (michelle simms)Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20924-in-the-absence-of-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20924-in-the-absence-of-leadership.aspxThe leaders throughout an organization can make or break that company. Simply putting someone in a position does not guarantee that they will LEAD your employees to success. Ensuring you have the right people in the right places is critical to business growthdiane@seizethisdaycoaching.com (Diane Helbig)Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:33:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21346-leadership-training-for-new-managers-how-to-go-from-peer-to-manager-in-5-easy-steps.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21346-leadership-training-for-new-managers-how-to-go-from-peer-to-manager-in-5-easy-steps.aspxMaking the leap from co-worker to leader does not have to be difficult…Simply decide you want to succeed, plot the appropriate course, and start taking those steps. articles@triangleperformance.com (Kevin Berchelmann)Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:22:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19997-leadership-qualities--characteristics-of-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19997-leadership-qualities--characteristics-of-leadership.aspxJim Collins's book Good to Great inspired the author to ask successful business and community leaders what makes a great leader. Here is part two of a series of articles on leadership.annette@coachannette.com (Annette Estes)Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:39:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21763-use-symbols-to-inspire-breakthrough-progress.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21763-use-symbols-to-inspire-breakthrough-progress.aspxThis article explores how creating new symbols helps focus attention on a breakthrough project.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:51:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21256-leadership-matters-in-managing-change-effectively.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21256-leadership-matters-in-managing-change-effectively.aspxLeadership plays an important role for any change in business or service organization. The article brings out a fact of the importance of leadership in management of a change process.marketing@somethingdirectory.com (anthony church)Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:11:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21180-what-qualities-must-a-leader-have-in-managing-a-business.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21180-what-qualities-must-a-leader-have-in-managing-a-business.aspxThe seven qualities that a leader must display in order to successfully manage a business.marketing@somethingdirectory.com (anthony church)Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:03:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21159-make-background-checks-an-sop-and-save-your-business.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21159-make-background-checks-an-sop-and-save-your-business.aspxWhether you realize it or not, almost everything in our lives is being recorded. From simple traffic violation to default of loan payments; these information can be dug up by good background check companies.csullivan@assetsearchpros.com (chris sullivan)Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:40:32 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20969-handling-a-difficult-discussion.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20969-handling-a-difficult-discussion.aspxTalking about an employee's attendance or poor performance levels, or discussing housework or financial problems with your partner or even those sex, drugs and rock and rolls talks with your kids can be a little daunting to say the least.kevin@ksinclair.com (Kevin Sinclair)Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:49:22 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17079-how-to-fail-as-a-leader-part-ii.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17079-how-to-fail-as-a-leader-part-ii.aspxLeadership mistakes worth avoidingdradalat@gmail.com (Dr Adalat Khan)Wed, 28 May 2008 00:45:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17078-how-to-fail-as-a-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17078-how-to-fail-as-a-leader.aspxBehind the failure of civilizations, governments, organizations and even small teams and groups perhaps the one and only one factor always blamed is Leadership. It is probably due to the fact that people, followers, and even opponents expect a lot from a leader.dradalat@gmail.com (Dr Adalat Khan)Wed, 28 May 2008 00:37:33 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17582-discover-how-you-can-learn-the-significance-of-focus-for-your-team.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17582-discover-how-you-can-learn-the-significance-of-focus-for-your-team.aspxThere are many great lessons that one can learn from the importance of focus. One can learn that focus is important in many different aspects in life such as building a business, playing team and individual sports and building a strong relationship with others.aworpsuccess@gmail.com (Mohamed Abdul Rauf Bin Mohamed Yusope)Tue, 27 May 2008 18:10:13 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17047-how-does-knowing-my-purpose-lead-to-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17047-how-does-knowing-my-purpose-lead-to-success.aspxExecutive Leadership Coach explains the importance of discovering your purpose and how it acts as a compass point for us in our careers and businesses.susan@thevisionaryleader.com (Susan Bagyura)Tue, 27 May 2008 18:09:30 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17586-leadership-values-and-loyalty.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17586-leadership-values-and-loyalty.aspxNo matter it is religion, sports, or politics, a leader has an inseparable role in any arena. Hence, it is not an exception in the case of a business environment. A leader plays an inevitable role in the success of a business. A leader is simply a person who would help others in a working ...artweb@digitalmarketinginfo.com (Wolfgang Jaegel)Fri, 23 May 2008 04:22:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4128-what-is-your-purpose-in-life-.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4128-what-is-your-purpose-in-life-.aspxIf you ask 10 people on the street; What is your Purpose in Life?, 9 out of 10 will have no idea what you're asking.sbillue@cfl.rr.com (Stan Billue)Thu, 22 May 2008 01:11:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3974-a-magic-word-or-phrase-does-indeed-create-magic.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3974-a-magic-word-or-phrase-does-indeed-create-magic.aspxOne of the quickest and easiest ways to develop a dramatically improved Attitude is to become your own Success Coach.sbillue@cfl.rr.com (Stan Billue)Thu, 22 May 2008 01:05:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4130-how-many-of-the-3w-s-do-you-have-.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4130-how-many-of-the-3w-s-do-you-have-.aspxOne common trait among successful Individuals is that they have one or more of the 3 W'ssbillue@cfl.rr.com (Stan Billue)Thu, 22 May 2008 00:10:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4180-what-is-your-purpose-.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4180-what-is-your-purpose-.aspxIf you ask 10 people on the street; What is your Purpose in Life?, 9 out of 10 will have no idea what you're asking.sbillue@cfl.rr.com (Stan Billue)Wed, 21 May 2008 23:59:06 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4490-negative-affirmations-are-never-good-and-replacement-goals-reap-rewards.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4490-negative-affirmations-are-never-good-and-replacement-goals-reap-rewards.aspxPART 1: Believe it or not the average person uses up to 5 Negative Affirmations every waking hour to program themselves for failure each day. PART 2: One critical factor that most Speakers or Trainers neglect to mention when teaching Goal Setting is what to do after you achieve a Goal.sbillue@cfl.rr.com (Stan Billue)Wed, 21 May 2008 23:52:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4873-accepting-responsibility.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4873-accepting-responsibility.aspxThe majority of people go through Life blaming their lack of Success on others, events, or circumstances.sbillue@cfl.rr.com (Stan Billue)Wed, 21 May 2008 23:45:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4872-we-need-an-accomplishment-list.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4872-we-need-an-accomplishment-list.aspxOnce you start setting and achieving Goals, it's very important to start what we call an Accomplishment List.sbillue@cfl.rr.com (Stan Billue)Wed, 21 May 2008 23:30:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19859-finding-your-voice.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19859-finding-your-voice.aspxFinding your voice" means finding a way to express your ideas with passion so that you connect with others. We all have ideas and thoughts that we feel strongly about. Learn how important finding your voice is and how it relates to career and job fulfillment. asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)Sat, 10 May 2008 17:11:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19717-7-tips-to-selecting-a-professional-resume-service.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19717-7-tips-to-selecting-a-professional-resume-service.aspxMany people question the differences among resume services, and it's no wonder: the Internet is bursting with companies that claim to make you “look good” with a minimum of investment. Considering the potential impact on your career, it makes sense to thoroughly check out these services.laura@anexpertresume.com (Laura Smith-Proulx)Wed, 07 May 2008 20:03:15 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19752-when-stuff-happens-.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19752-when-stuff-happens-.aspxHave you ever gone through periods where there just seems to be negative energy invading your space? Things aren't working out like you'd planned. Bad news coming from all directions. Even your neighbor's adorable dog is deathly ill?adsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)Wed, 07 May 2008 15:42:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19685-what-makes-a-good-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19685-what-makes-a-good-leader.aspxWhat better way to determine the qualities of a good leader than by asking successful leaders to give their definition of leadership? Here are several responses in the first of three articles on leadership.annette@coachannette.com (Annette Estes)Mon, 05 May 2008 17:22:02 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18923-success-in-a-heartbeat.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18923-success-in-a-heartbeat.aspxWhat if you could live the life you want rather than chase the story of what you want to be? Opportunities appear when you open up to infinite possibilities and own a vision for your life. Create a method to continually achieve success with Pushy for a Moment. JoanneVictoria@comcast.net (Joanne Victoria)Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:04:31 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19367-soul-purpose-corporate-map-executive-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19367-soul-purpose-corporate-map-executive-coaching.aspxFollowing a ten-year study of personal and corporate businesses, a clear trend was discovered and written about. Business people appeared to align with one of five different modes of being...nouveaubizman@gmail.com (Bob Yeager)Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:53:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19088-inspire-to-lead-and-lead-to-inspire.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19088-inspire-to-lead-and-lead-to-inspire.aspxInspiration comes at both ends of the leadership equation. Leaders are called to guide and lead from many different directions but there is always an element of emotion and inspiration. The call to act as a motivator, guide, teacher, and mentor is usually the first step in a process whereby an indmelissa@nuvopartners.com (Melissa Vokoun)Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:02:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18934-forming-a-mentoring-circle.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18934-forming-a-mentoring-circle.aspxMore and more businesses are seeing the value of establishing mentoring programs for their employees but finding it hard to keep up with demand. Matching each employee with a mentor, with all the demands and responsibilities connected with the commitment, is a daunting task. One solution is to formelissa@nuvopartners.com (Melissa Vokoun)Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:02:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18625-all-chiefs-and-no-indians--leadership-in-the-team-context.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18625-all-chiefs-and-no-indians--leadership-in-the-team-context.aspxEvery organization values and nurtures its leadership talent. We seek out leaders and they are essential to the growth and functioning of every organization.melissa@nuvopartners.com (Melissa Vokoun)Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:58:38 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18762-can-you-teach-leadership--confronting-conventional-thought.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18762-can-you-teach-leadership--confronting-conventional-thought.aspxMany people, including many colleges and universities, are firm in the belief that leadership is an inborn trait and cannot be taught as a field of study. This belief is rooted in the historical context of charismatic leaders who rose to leadership roles as a response to economic, religious, and pomelissa@nuvopartners.com (Melissa Vokoun)Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:52:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19474-attraction-marketing-will-bring-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19474-attraction-marketing-will-bring-success.aspxSuccess is no longer a selling game , nor is it up to training, service, operational efficiencies or catchy mass advertising.seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:56:10 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19421-what-are-the-options-for-team-building-events.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19421-what-are-the-options-for-team-building-events.aspxA look at some of the more enjoyable events that could be used for team building.parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:05:35 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19416-dispelling-the-myth-behind-team-building.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19416-dispelling-the-myth-behind-team-building.aspxAn article clearing the Myths behind team building.parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:20:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19407-is-business-acumen-a-substitute-for-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19407-is-business-acumen-a-substitute-for-leadership.aspxAt the top of organisations, which are more important - management skills or business skills?learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:59:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19397-random-acts-of-kindness-love-in-action.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19397-random-acts-of-kindness-love-in-action.aspx"She's a little discouraged. She wants to speak more but thinks our group is getting too large. She's taking some time off for herself," he replied.adsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:35:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19329-build-market-leadership-and-prosperity.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19329-build-market-leadership-and-prosperity.aspxWhat is the job of a leader? This article argues that it is to continually upgrade to better business models rather than to improve the old ones.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:56:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19136-top-7-things-great-leaders-do.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19136-top-7-things-great-leaders-do.aspxLeaders inspire people to be like them. Leaders win followers by example. Leaders create teams and take responsibility. Leaders are not people who pass the buck. All great leaders possess these 7 traits.successpartner@yahoo.com (Annette Phillips)Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:28:38 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18636-what-every-sales-person-could-learn-from-the-yankees.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18636-what-every-sales-person-could-learn-from-the-yankees.aspxThe falling-out between the Yankees and Joe Torre happens every day in business. Sales people can learn a lot from the experience.lsalz@salesdodo.com (Lee Salz)Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:02:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18576-why-we-don-t-have-time-to-do-the-job-quickly.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18576-why-we-don-t-have-time-to-do-the-job-quickly.aspxWe've built a culture of action - if there's a problem, solve it and do it quickly. Unfortunately, In rushing to do the job, we create far more problems and complications than we started with. It's time to go back to doing it right. ravi@co-creatingfutures.com (Ravi Tangri)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:40:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18575-why-strategic-planning-usually-fails.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18575-why-strategic-planning-usually-fails.aspxLogically, rationally, most strategic plans make sense. And yet, most of them fail to achieve their desired objectives. More often than not, you produce a document that sits on a shelf and gathers dust. Here are the two keys to making strategy work.ravi@co-creatingfutures.com (Ravi Tangri)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:40:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18573-today-s-new-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18573-today-s-new-leadership.aspxThere is an evolutionary hierarchy of leadership - distinct levels that individuals and organizations go through as they grow - and a new level of leadership has evolved at the top of this hierarchy. ravi@co-creatingfutures.com (Ravi Tangri)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:40:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18574-why-customer-satisfaction-isn-t-enough-any-more.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18574-why-customer-satisfaction-isn-t-enough-any-more.aspxStandards have gone up and 90% customer satisfaction simply isn't enough any more. You have to go far beyond simple satisfaction to build follow-up and referral business, and profitability. ravi@co-creatingfutures.com (Ravi Tangri)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:40:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18571-why-you-have-to-have-an-i-in-team.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18571-why-you-have-to-have-an-i-in-team.aspxAn overused saying is that there is no ‘I' in ‘team', meaning that there is no place for personal focus or ego - that the focus must be on the whole. However, without a healthy dose of ‘I', no team can realize its greatest, fullest potential.ravi@co-creatingfutures.com (Ravi Tangri)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:39:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18572-leadership-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18572-leadership-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder.aspxWhat you believe your leadership style to be has very little to do with what it actually is. As in marketing, perception is reality, and in this case, your leadership is defined by how your employees perceive you as a leader. To measure your leadership, you have to measure these perceptions.ravi@co-creatingfutures.com (Ravi Tangri)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:31:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18423-the-sanctuary-for-self-development.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18423-the-sanctuary-for-self-development.aspxThat's the phrase the president of my speech workshop coined for our organization. How fitting that is. Especially since our members are on that journey for self-improvement.adsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:56:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18393-managing-the-performance-of-teams--two-critical-dimensions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18393-managing-the-performance-of-teams--two-critical-dimensions.aspxOften managers put a lot of effort into teamwork when perhaps it's not necessary. Is there more to teamwork than meets the eye?learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:33:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16606-leadership-strategies-how-to-lead-your-organization-through-thick-and-thin--achieve-your-goals.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16606-leadership-strategies-how-to-lead-your-organization-through-thick-and-thin--achieve-your-goals.aspxBegin changing your approach immediately so you can become a more effective leader… adopt these Leadership Strategies to lead your Organization, under all circumstances... Alcera.Consulting@gmail.com (Richard Martin)Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:08:30 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16576-management-theory-and-building-a-network-marketing-business.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16576-management-theory-and-building-a-network-marketing-business.aspxBuilding a Network Marketing Business is not so much about managing people as it is about leading them. However,management theory can give you insight into being a better leader.mynameisrick@comcast.net (Rick Hubbard)Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:52:38 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16445-home-based-business-leadership--managing-yourself-and-your-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16445-home-based-business-leadership--managing-yourself-and-your-success.aspxIn your current career, you probably understand Leadership as it applies to your job. What may not be so obvious is how this also applies to managing home based jobs.david.ogden@kkbcegypt.com (David Ogden)Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:57:06 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18065-is-your-management-style-limiting-your-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18065-is-your-management-style-limiting-your-success.aspxA CEO's management style can make or break their business. Are you a Warm Fuzzy or a Detail Nazi? In this article learn 5 CEO Management styles that most limit business success.realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:52:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18053-i-make-money-online-by-telling-others-how-much-i-make-online.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18053-i-make-money-online-by-telling-others-how-much-i-make-online.aspxHow many people online do you think want to know how to promote business opportunities, affiliate programs, down line clubs and such.seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:05:13 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16317-the-difference-between-leadership-and-management.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16317-the-difference-between-leadership-and-management.aspxWhen asked what the difference is between Leadership and Management, what do you say?mgranger@megamorphose.com (Marcia Granger)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:27:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17941-thinking-positive-can-achieve-anything.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17941-thinking-positive-can-achieve-anything.aspxFocusing on the good things in your life will help make your dreams come true.sjparticles@yahoo.com (Terry Detty)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:32:28 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17108-what-is-a-360-degree-employee-performance-review.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17108-what-is-a-360-degree-employee-performance-review.aspxWhat is a 360 degree employee performance review and how to create one that boosts not kills productivity.realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:08:08 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17878-corporate-values-provide-strong-foundations-for-organisational-effectiveness.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17878-corporate-values-provide-strong-foundations-for-organisational-effectiveness.aspxThe values an organisation holds and shares with its people can be instilled and reinforced through its management education and development efforts.learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:09:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16208-leadership-it-s-all-about-the-donut.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16208-leadership-it-s-all-about-the-donut.aspxWe all want to be better leaders, but most of us are unaware how our everyday actions tell people the exact opposite. What do your actions tell people about your leadership?bill@findsuccesswithin.com (Bill Loyd)Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:16:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15601-why-great-leadership-skills-training-begins-with-personal-leadership-skills-first.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15601-why-great-leadership-skills-training-begins-with-personal-leadership-skills-first.aspxThe 3 Legs to Effective Personal & Organizational Leadership with Focus...LeadingwithFocus@gmail.com (Mark Sincevich)Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:10:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16479-how-to-become-an-effective-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16479-how-to-become-an-effective-leader.aspxExplanation of key traits necessary to be a great and effective leader.articlem1@yahoo.com (Steve Albright)Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:34:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17536-can-we-talk-about-what-s-working-and-what-s-not----and-why.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17536-can-we-talk-about-what-s-working-and-what-s-not----and-why.aspxErrors will always occur, but we fail to gain advantages from errors unless we study what happened and learn from the experience.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:33:26 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17534-rule-out-cover-ups-to-gain-advantages-for-pursuing-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17534-rule-out-cover-ups-to-gain-advantages-for-pursuing-powerful-trends.aspxHints about new powerful trends and shifts in existing ones usually show up in unexpected failures. Keep those failures quiet, and you delay progress in dealing with the trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:30:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17510-to-grow-and-reduce-costs-avoid-making-customers-wait-in-unending-lines-that-frustrate-them.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17510-to-grow-and-reduce-costs-avoid-making-customers-wait-in-unending-lines-that-frustrate-them.aspxSpeed up customer service without harming the quality of that service, and you'll reduce costs and add customers.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:26:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17509-offer-ongoing-safety-education-and-refresher-experiences-to-eliminate-harmful-costs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17509-offer-ongoing-safety-education-and-refresher-experiences-to-eliminate-harmful-costs.aspxIt's easy to become complacent about safety. If the danger is substantial, keep reminding people about safety and show them better ways to protect themselves and others.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:17:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17507-for-low-costs-and-happy-customers-create-flexible-automation.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17507-for-low-costs-and-happy-customers-create-flexible-automation.aspxCircumstances change, but much automation is inflexible. Flexible automation allows an organization to deliver low costs for more customers and beneficiaries.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:07:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17506-make-automation-easy-to-turn-off----rather-than-a-customer-turnoff.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17506-make-automation-easy-to-turn-off----rather-than-a-customer-turnoff.aspxIt's helpful to be able to use . . . or not use . . . automation when you need to please customers.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:03:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17505-provide-safety-solutions-for-all-levels-of-skill-and-experience.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17505-provide-safety-solutions-for-all-levels-of-skill-and-experience.aspxThose with lots of skill and knowledge often need different safety protections from those who don't have such skill and knowledge. To reduce harmful costs from accidents, you need to provide safety solutions for all levels of skill and experience.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17504-for-the-lowest-costs-recheck-a-process-before-automating-it.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17504-for-the-lowest-costs-recheck-a-process-before-automating-it.aspxAvoid automating what need not or should not be done.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:56:48 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17478-treat-those-with-bad-news-well-or-you-ll-never-know-what-hit-you.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17478-treat-those-with-bad-news-well-or-you-ll-never-know-what-hit-you.aspxLeaders and managers usually don't know what's going on. If they bite off the heads of those who tell about problems, no one will warn them of what to look out for.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:08:31 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17477-being-satisified-with-hiding-problems-leads-to-fatal-inaction.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17477-being-satisified-with-hiding-problems-leads-to-fatal-inaction.aspxLeaders and managers need to stir up their people to avoid stagnation.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:06:26 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17476-admit-you-are-wrong-or-make-your-situation-and-eventual-embarrassment-worse.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17476-admit-you-are-wrong-or-make-your-situation-and-eventual-embarrassment-worse.aspxHiding mistakes to avoid embarrassment often requires making worse mistakes, mistakes that create even worse problems and embarrassment.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:03:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17304-how-to-easily-unlock-your-leadership-genius.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17304-how-to-easily-unlock-your-leadership-genius.aspxIn psychology, a famous doctor said the mind is like an iceberg with only a tip visible above the water and the larger part is submerged. Studies show that humans only use 10% of the brain in doing the various tasks everyday. The other 90% is just kept in storage.da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17316-lead-the-field-to-guarantee-your-success-tips-to-become-a-good-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17316-lead-the-field-to-guarantee-your-success-tips-to-become-a-good-leader.aspxBeing a good leader is more than just being able to manage your employees or having better skills than your subordinates. Oftentimes leaders aren�t very skillful or very smart, but they earn respect from their underlings and therefore earn their cooperation. Being a good leader entails responsibilitda3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17319-no-one-is-born-a-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17319-no-one-is-born-a-leader.aspxThere is a saying that goes, leaders are not born, they are made. This line is very true as it was in the olden times and is still applicable today. Before a King turns over the throne to the prince, the young man is trained in various subjects.da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17352-why-leaders-always-follow-their-instincts.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17352-why-leaders-always-follow-their-instincts.aspxWhat separates a rich person from an ordinary person? The answer to that question is attitude. If one believes that the individual is capable of succeeding, it will happen. All it takes is some hard work and patience for everything to fall into place for that dream to become a reality.da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17196-how-to-lead-people.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17196-how-to-lead-people.aspxThe world today is running at such a fast-pace that those who cannot cope will surely be left behind. And the best way for people to cope is to strive to possess this most important ability that is to lead. Leadership, in common usage, generally refers to the capacity to lead others or simply da3gan@gmail.com (Daegan Smith)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:05:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17119-communicate-like-a-team.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17119-communicate-like-a-team.aspxThe most significant professional development experiences take place in the context of relationships. As the leader, you've got to think about your relationship with the team as distinct from your relationship with each individual on the team.ezinearticles@philly-biz.com (Bill Ringle)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:26:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17371-can-transformational-leadership-play-a-part-in-solving-the-human-crisis.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17371-can-transformational-leadership-play-a-part-in-solving-the-human-crisis.aspxThe human race is facing one of the most significant challenges in its entire history. Can Transformational leadership turn the tables and give us a chance of existing for another 1000 years?richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:15:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17370-do-you-use-these-transformational-leadership-behaviors.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17370-do-you-use-these-transformational-leadership-behaviors.aspxBeing part of leading the transformation of yourself, others and the world around you can be a daunting and confusing undertaking. Being a transformational leader means acting differently. Are you up for it?richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:53:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17369-where-transformational-leadership-and-authenticity-meet.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17369-where-transformational-leadership-and-authenticity-meet.aspxBeing a Transformational Leader can be challenging, and when you bring your authentic self forward, the journey becomes personalised, powerful, meaningful and more enjoyable. Others respond to the genuine nature that they see in you.richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:48:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17368-are-you-selling-your-soul-to-the-corporate-life.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17368-are-you-selling-your-soul-to-the-corporate-life.aspxAre you letting the "Way Things Are" at work get to you? Perhaps it is time to make some changes...richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:42:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17367-how-to-be-the-change-you-want-to-see-in-the-world.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17367-how-to-be-the-change-you-want-to-see-in-the-world.aspxGhandi's famous words lead us to one of the most powerful facts about human nature. To lead others, we must first lead ourselvesrichard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:39:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17366-are-business-values-becoming-more-spiritual.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17366-are-business-values-becoming-more-spiritual.aspxAs levels of change and uncertainty increase, there is a natural tendency to focus on values that are more spiritually orientated to enable businesses to navigate through uncertain times. Letting go of some of the control can be a good thing.richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:37:22 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17365-are-you-a-transformational-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17365-are-you-a-transformational-leader.aspxBeing part of leading the transformation of yourself, others and the world around you can be a daunting undertaking. Here are some of the requirements that make a Transformational Leader.richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:33:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15557-2008-ten-oracular-ruminations-on-what-comes-next.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15557-2008-ten-oracular-ruminations-on-what-comes-next.aspxA month into the new year and you still can't tell the solid trends from the random cultural twitches? Do what great leaders have (secretly) done since the beginning of recorded history. Consult an astrologer!smw@stevenmarkweiss.com (Steven Mark Weiss)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:19:31 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15574-how-to-conduct-a-vision-statement-reality-check.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15574-how-to-conduct-a-vision-statement-reality-check.aspxAre you getting enough return for the time invested in creating your company's vision statement? The article offers a method for interviewing employees to discover whether your mission statement and values have been taken to heart or if they are empty words on paper.bob@bobwallonline.com (Bob Wall)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:50:00 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17159-which-team-building-events-are-the-best.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17159-which-team-building-events-are-the-best.aspxA look at the range and variety of team building events on offer and how they can benefit your team.parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:29:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15513-do-you-want-to-launch-a-leadership-revolution.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15513-do-you-want-to-launch-a-leadership-revolution.aspxHelp launch your own leadership revolution by looking at what the words really mean in the context of different personality types.mynameisrick@comcast.net (Rick Hubbard)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:49:29 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17103-not-for-sale.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17103-not-for-sale.aspxAnn kept her lips zipped. Which ended her run to win the Best Speech Evaluator contest in her district. If she would have divulged her source she might have jeopardized lasting friendships.adsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:49:02 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17067-lead-your-organization-away-from-being-too-independent-in-working-with-trends.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17067-lead-your-organization-away-from-being-too-independent-in-working-with-trends.aspxLeaders can help their organizations learn to seek allies rather than remain blind to significant trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:06:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15104-are-you-a-transactional-or-transformational-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15104-are-you-a-transactional-or-transformational-leader.aspxIf you have ever studied Abraham Maslow's "hierarchy of needs," you know that a motivator for many people at lower stages of the hierarchy is whether they will be rewarded or punished for an action. But is there a better way?drussell@envisionsoftware.com (Daiv Russell)Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:54:16 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14952-which-self-defense-keeps-you-safe.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14952-which-self-defense-keeps-you-safe.aspxCommon martial arts are based on competition with rules and regulations to keep both fighters safe and alive. However, there are no rules in a realistic self-defense situation. Your opponent is always stronger than you are. There is only one solution to stay in control...ingo@chicagoselfdefense.com (Ingo Weigel)Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:13:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15141-12-keys-to-tuning-up-your-sales-force.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15141-12-keys-to-tuning-up-your-sales-force.aspxNot sure if your sales organization is up to snuff? Here are twelve keys to help ensure that your team is focused on the right things every day.lsalz@salesdodo.com (Lee Salz)Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:57:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16658-leadership-training-how-to-motivate--increase-your-employees-want-to-cooperate-factor.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16658-leadership-training-how-to-motivate--increase-your-employees-want-to-cooperate-factor.aspxFollow these three simple leadership and motivation training practices… to get your coworkers to change and be more cooperative drzimmermanarticles@yahoo.com (Dr. Alan Zimmerman)Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:26:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16657-leadership-skills-how-to-shape-perceptions-so-you-can-get-full--willing-cooperation.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16657-leadership-skills-how-to-shape-perceptions-so-you-can-get-full--willing-cooperation.aspxThe most effective leaders don't leave things to chance. Use these 3 tools to shape the perceptions of others to get their full and willing cooperation. drzimmermanarticles@yahoo.com (Dr. Alan Zimmerman)Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:25:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14580-ingredients-to-be-a-leader-in-asia-pacific.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14580-ingredients-to-be-a-leader-in-asia-pacific.aspxIn recent decades, tremendous growth in trade and investment has led to rapid economic development, economic growth, and reduction in poverty in many of the Asian nations, thereby making the Asia Pacific one of the world's most dynamic business regions.artweb@digitalmarketinginfo.com (Wolfgang Jaegel)Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:14:37 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16629-practice-kicking-yourself-with-your-jerking-knee-to-earn-more-profit.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16629-practice-kicking-yourself-with-your-jerking-knee-to-earn-more-profit.aspxLearn to use your instincts to set you off in the right path when big obstacles appear.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:55:33 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16628-for-more-profit-shovel-away-the-sand-over-those-whose-heads-are-buried-in-it.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16628-for-more-profit-shovel-away-the-sand-over-those-whose-heads-are-buried-in-it.aspxBe earnest in seeking out problems rather than denying them. The damage will be limited when you do.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:54:16 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16626-defending-failed-directions-can-direct-you-away-from-profitable-progress.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16626-defending-failed-directions-can-direct-you-away-from-profitable-progress.aspxSome become frozen into following failed policies because they don't want to admit they made a mistake. That pride can be costly when it leads to harmful inaction.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:49:29 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13987-four-ways-leaders-need-to-communicate.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13987-four-ways-leaders-need-to-communicate.aspxBased upon theories of personality type, this article shares simple ways to that knowledge to increase communication effectiveness.mynameisrick@comcast.net (Rick Hubbard)Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:46:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13940-business-leadership-now.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13940-business-leadership-now.aspxBy default, when you have decision-making responsibility and authority, you are the leader. NOW is the time to accept the role. Allow it to challenge and motivate you.tiffeny@murphyassistants.com (Mirian Banker)Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:04:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16565-open-your-eyes-and-ears-when-tough-times-arrive.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16565-open-your-eyes-and-ears-when-tough-times-arrive.aspxWhen problems arise, you need good ideas. But fear can keep people from offering solutions.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:17:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16564-confidently-prepare-for-the-best-when-you-feel-helpless.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16564-confidently-prepare-for-the-best-when-you-feel-helpless.aspxWhen you feel overwhelmed, the best path for creating a solution is to assume you will succeed. This article helps you create that mental process.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:15:26 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16563-look-for-the-benefit-in-setbacks-to-gain-the-most-profit.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16563-look-for-the-benefit-in-setbacks-to-gain-the-most-profit.aspxAdverse circumstances provide opportunities to explore choices that would otherwise not be considered. Implement those opportunities and a setback can be a blessing in disguise.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:10:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16484-banish-that-helpless-feeling-when-trends-turn-negative.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16484-banish-that-helpless-feeling-when-trends-turn-negative.aspxHelplessness is a state of mind, fueled by emotion. You can take practical steps to banish that feeling and move toward valuable solutions.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:16:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16483-when-the-situation-looks-hopeless-doubt-your-lack-of-choice.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16483-when-the-situation-looks-hopeless-doubt-your-lack-of-choice.aspxThere's always an ethical way out to any irresistible trend problem for a business. Don't let a feeling of helplessness keep you from looking for it.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:08:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16473-act-fast-when-customers-and-the-community-lose-faith-in-your-offerings.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16473-act-fast-when-customers-and-the-community-lose-faith-in-your-offerings.aspxHelplessness is most dangerous when customers and others are concerned about whether they can trust you.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:44:27 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16457-to-profit-from-powerful-trends-be-like-a-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16457-to-profit-from-powerful-trends-be-like-a-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof.aspxBe ready to jump away from mistakes concerning irresistible forces if you want to avoid costly setbacks.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:37:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16455-profit-from-irresistible-trends-rather-than-sit-helpless.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16455-profit-from-irresistible-trends-rather-than-sit-helpless.aspxWhen irresistible forces unexpectedly change a familiar environment to one in which normally-appropriate actions no longer work or even backfire, executives and workers can find themselves feeling overwhelmed by negative emotions and helpless to respond effectively. They should see adversity as an dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:49:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16454-helplessness-can-turn-a-big-company-into-one-big-unhappy-company.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16454-helplessness-can-turn-a-big-company-into-one-big-unhappy-company.aspxRemaining inert in response to strong, adverse trends is very harmful. Get help instead.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:48:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16345-boxed-in-which-way-are-we-going.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16345-boxed-in-which-way-are-we-going.aspxLeaders can easily define paths for growth that actually restrict the potential to expand. Wise leaders will be more careful to avoid getting boxed in.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:05:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16341--where-are-we-going-and-how-do-we-get-there---the-directionless-stall.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16341--where-are-we-going-and-how-do-we-get-there---the-directionless-stall.aspxA fundamental problem that most organizations have when encountering irresistible forces is the resulting confusion that stems from a lack of a clear understanding of what the enterprise itself is pursuing. This article explores that problem.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:34:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16316-check-the-downside-to-be-sure-you-enjoy-the-upside.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16316-check-the-downside-to-be-sure-you-enjoy-the-upside.aspxMost leaders forget to check out what can go wrong when they choose an action. This article looks at how to look at the unappreciated risks.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:05:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16314-to-prosper-look-for-causes-and-continually-monitor-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16314-to-prosper-look-for-causes-and-continually-monitor-irresistible-forces.aspxMany mistake trends by failing to understand the trend's causes and by not tracking what's happening with the trend. Eliminate those errors and you'll be much more successful in exploiting trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:31:29 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16311-go-to-the-source-for-your-fountain-of-truth-about-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16311-go-to-the-source-for-your-fountain-of-truth-about-powerful-trends.aspxWhen something unexpected appears, track down what is the source of the unexpected to understand powerful new trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:02:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16273-play-all-the-parts-if-you-want-to-prosper-from-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16273-play-all-the-parts-if-you-want-to-prosper-from-powerful-trends.aspxAn internal perspective on trends is almost always wrong. You can overcome this problem by playing the roles of others who are affected by the trend.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:12:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14080-selecting-the-right-business-leadership-style.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14080-selecting-the-right-business-leadership-style.aspxAre you currently an organizational leader? Perhaps you are simply aspiring to be a leader or have suddenly been thrust into a new leadership position.articles@thompsonenterprisesonline.com (Adrian Adams)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:52:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16195-to-prepare-for-future-challenges-throw-away-your-hockey-stick-forecasts.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16195-to-prepare-for-future-challenges-throw-away-your-hockey-stick-forecasts.aspxA common assumption about the future is that circumstances will be difficult for a while, but then a era of easy success will follow. Wrong!dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:01:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16191-learn-from-the-wishful-thinking-of-others-to-take-the-potential-for-change-seriously.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16191-learn-from-the-wishful-thinking-of-others-to-take-the-potential-for-change-seriously.aspxWishful thinking makes companies vulnerable to competitors. The more success a company has, the more vulnerable it will be to wishful thinking paralysis.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:42:37 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16166-check-your-organization-s-values-before-launching-into-improvement.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16166-check-your-organization-s-values-before-launching-into-improvement.aspxThis article describes a self-assessment you can use to determine if your organization is employing appropriate values necessary to succeed.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:50:22 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16164-are-you-on-the-yellow-brick-road-to-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16164-are-you-on-the-yellow-brick-road-to-success.aspxEach organization can find an optimal route to success after considering how irresistible forces will affect its activities.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:35:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16157-are-you-ready-to-adapt-to-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16157-are-you-ready-to-adapt-to-irresistible-forces.aspxIt's not enough to know about irresistible forces; you need to be prepared to adapt to them.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:07:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13765-the-leader-next-door-needs-written-goals.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13765-the-leader-next-door-needs-written-goals.aspxLeaders need written goals that are clear and contain four simple elements.mynameisrick@comcast.net (Rick Hubbard)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:54:17 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16130-expand-your-focus-to-locate-previously-unperceived-targets-for-cost-reductions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16130-expand-your-focus-to-locate-previously-unperceived-targets-for-cost-reductions.aspxJust when you think you've found all of the best ways to reduce costs, think again. You've missed most of them!dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:51:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16124-use-breakthrough-solution-cost-reductions-as-a-management-development-tool.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16124-use-breakthrough-solution-cost-reductions-as-a-management-development-tool.aspxYou can expand the rate of cost reductions by making learning about breakthrough solution cost reductions a required part of becoming a more senior level manager in your organization.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:21:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16104-square-the-benefits-of-your-recent-breakthrough-cost-reductions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16104-square-the-benefits-of-your-recent-breakthrough-cost-reductions.aspxBy repeating the breakthrough cost-reduction process, you can double the size of the benefits you gain.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:18:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16100-for-best-results-repeat-cost-reduction-steps.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16100-for-best-results-repeat-cost-reduction-steps.aspxIt's easy to overlook cost-reduction opportunities. By repeating your cost-reduction reviews, you'll find opportunities you missed in the past.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:38:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16099-resist-all-expensive-and-slow-developing-choices-to-pursue-cost-reduction-opportunities.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16099-resist-all-expensive-and-slow-developing-choices-to-pursue-cost-reduction-opportunities.aspxSlow development and large expense in cutting costs are usually signs of limited opportunity. Seek the fast-developing and low expense opportunities for cost reduction instead.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:34:13 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13878-5-leadership-lessons-from-abraham-lincoln.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13878-5-leadership-lessons-from-abraham-lincoln.aspxCredited with freeing the slaves, Abraham Lincoln remains a timeless figure in American history and will forever be known as one of the greatest presidents to ever hold office. These lessons, gleaned by example, will help you develop the character traits to become a successful leader.pdanforth@gmail.com (Preston Danforth)Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:10:42 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16061-how-to-put-it-all-together-in-gaining-advantages-from-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16061-how-to-put-it-all-together-in-gaining-advantages-from-irresistible-forces.aspxThink about irresistible forces before they change direction to check out how well you are ready for shuch shifts.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:55:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16060-organizational-clarity-as-clear-as-a-bell.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16060-organizational-clarity-as-clear-as-a-bell.aspxThe way to handle irresistible forces must be as clear as the proverbial bell to capture the attention of those in an organization.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:54:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16057-the-well-aligned-enterprise-using-the-right-operating-principle-goes-further.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16057-the-well-aligned-enterprise-using-the-right-operating-principle-goes-further.aspxWhen an organization can encapsulate a key principle in a way that everyone can understand and act on, that principle will guide everyone to accomplish more of the right things.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:30:08 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15923-to-erase-harmful-costs-provide-hands-on-experiences-before-offerings-are-sold.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15923-to-erase-harmful-costs-provide-hands-on-experiences-before-offerings-are-sold.aspxExtensive trials with offerings in everyday situations can spot and help you eliminate harmful costs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:14:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13761-do-you-call-yourself-a-leader-do-your-people-call-you-their-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13761-do-you-call-yourself-a-leader-do-your-people-call-you-their-leader.aspxLeaders, in order to be effective, must inspire confidence in order to have followers. Unless leaders have followers they aren't leading anybody are they? Effective leaders are those who inspire confidence in their followers because they consistently lead them...wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:01:17 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15876-have-the-right-organizational-goals-in-mind-to-be-more-successful.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15876-have-the-right-organizational-goals-in-mind-to-be-more-successful.aspxMany leaders and managers make mistakes by seeking the wrong benefits. That error can undermine any improvement an organization might pursue.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:51:40 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15873-get-more-value-from-your-values----by-walking-good-talk.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15873-get-more-value-from-your-values----by-walking-good-talk.aspxIt's one thing to proclaim your values. It's far more valuable to follow those values.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:42:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15872-to-grow-rapidly-don-t-be-misaligned-and-cast-adrift.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15872-to-grow-rapidly-don-t-be-misaligned-and-cast-adrift.aspxValues are helpful guides to action when they are known and appreciated. Many leaders make the mistake of not communicating what the organization's values are.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:35:21 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13476-what-leaders-need-to-know-about-theory-based-communication.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13476-what-leaders-need-to-know-about-theory-based-communication.aspxTheory based communication is vital for leaders to function efficiently. Using theories launches their communication into levels.mynameisrick@comcast.net (Rick Hubbard)Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:25:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13662-how-to-excel-in-self-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13662-how-to-excel-in-self-leadership.aspxWhat is self leadership and how can it be achieved? I define Self-leadership as the “process of motivating and influencing oneself towards achieving superb personal and organizational goals”...dradalat@gmail.com (Dr Adalat Khan)Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:53:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15634-how-to-make-sure-you-re-the-leader-not-the-biggest-loser.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15634-how-to-make-sure-you-re-the-leader-not-the-biggest-loser.aspxIt's better to do something than do nothing, so go ahead and decide.admin@office-organiser.com.au (Lorraine Pirihi)Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:27:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15558-observe-people-using-your-offerings-to-reduce-costs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15558-observe-people-using-your-offerings-to-reduce-costs.aspxMany products and services are used in ways that are harmful to people, pets, and the environment. By observing what your offerings are employed for, you can find ways to avoid the harmful costs that result.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:08:32 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15553-to-eliminate-harmful-costs-ask-beneficiaries-customers-users-how-to-avoid-accidents.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15553-to-eliminate-harmful-costs-ask-beneficiaries-customers-users-how-to-avoid-accidents.aspxThose who design offerings often have tunnel vision concerning how the offerings can cause harm. But those with a fresh eye can deliver cost-slashing insights.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:48:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15524-challenge-your-organization-to-do-more-after-you-ve-simplified-as-much-as-you-think-you-can.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15524-challenge-your-organization-to-do-more-after-you-ve-simplified-as-much-as-you-think-you-can.aspxPeople quickly run out of simplification ideas in looking for cost reductions. But when they return to the task afresh, they find many more opportunities.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:05:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15523-fear-is-biggest-obstacle-to-starting-business.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15523-fear-is-biggest-obstacle-to-starting-business.aspxOne of the most common causes people shy away from starting their own business is fear. Most understand that when they operate their own business their time is no longer their own the needs of their customer is going to come before the needs of their family and many are not willing to make that sacrnick@myhomebizlife.com (Nick Angeli)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:52:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15521-to-lower-costs-through-simplification-have-a-more-exciting-purpose.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15521-to-lower-costs-through-simplification-have-a-more-exciting-purpose.aspxInspiration is valuable in reducing costs. With an exciting purpose, better ideas will be developed and implemented.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:38:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15493-make-it-simple-to-grow-profits-faster.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15493-make-it-simple-to-grow-profits-faster.aspxMaking it simple and satisfying isn't so simple. This article explores the leadership and management challenges.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:17:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9253-leading-different-generational-segmentations-to-greatness.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9253-leading-different-generational-segmentations-to-greatness.aspxThere exists a direct connection between one's personal managerial-leadership style and one's age. The abilities to fluidly connect, understand, respect, and motivate the generational segmentations in a business organization, will be the differentiators between greatness and significance.jeffmageearticles@gmail.com (Jeff Magee)Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:08:08 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14929-emotional-intelligence-raising-the-bar-for-leadership-and-od-professionals.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14929-emotional-intelligence-raising-the-bar-for-leadership-and-od-professionals.aspxThe article explores the role of emotional intelligence in building companies dependent on high IQ professionals and requiring people to do complex work. Training and intelligence isn't enough. Building an EQ-based culture requires a disciplined and systematic approach outlined in the article.bob@bobwallonline.com (Bob Wall)Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:50:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15387-simplify-simplify-again-and-simplify-some-more-for-your-customers.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15387-simplify-simplify-again-and-simplify-some-more-for-your-customers.aspxComplications add cost, create delays, annoy customers, and open the door to errors. Leaders and managers need to focus their organizations on operating as simply and directly as possible.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:37:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15385-make-it-automatic-eliminate-the-need-for-solutions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15385-make-it-automatic-eliminate-the-need-for-solutions.aspxThoughtful organizations should find ways to please customers automatically. This article looks at lessons that leaders and managers can apply for this purpose.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:29:40 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15384-create-a-one-step-solution-for-purchasing-your-offering.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15384-create-a-one-step-solution-for-purchasing-your-offering.aspxMake buying what you offer simple, and many more people will buy. This article explores lessons for leaders and managers.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:26:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15358-to-earn-more-create-a-one-step-solution-for-providing-your-offering.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15358-to-earn-more-create-a-one-step-solution-for-providing-your-offering.aspxProviding for customers needs to be simple. This article explores why and what the implications are for leaders and managers.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:58:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15356-cancel-delays-that-harm-customers-to-create-more-profitable-growth.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15356-cancel-delays-that-harm-customers-to-create-more-profitable-growth.aspxMost businesses operate for their convenience, rather than for the convenience of the customer. This article explores the importance of changing that focus.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:54:46 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15312-step-up-to-serve-customers-as-they-become-more-affluent-and-educated.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15312-step-up-to-serve-customers-as-they-become-more-affluent-and-educated.aspxGlobal cost reductions often come from serving those in underdeveloped countries as they emerge into the money-based economy to buy and use global offerings.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:03:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15308-publish-a-new-route-map-and-erect-new-road-signs-to-direct-everyone-to-rapid-profit-growth.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15308-publish-a-new-route-map-and-erect-new-road-signs-to-direct-everyone-to-rapid-profit-growth.aspxSuccessful growth strategies depend on excellent execution. Before anything can be done, people need to know what the new directions are.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:52:48 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15307-experience-your-own-process-and-challenge-those-who-operate-it-to-improve-and-reduce-costs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15307-experience-your-own-process-and-challenge-those-who-operate-it-to-improve-and-reduce-costs.aspxIt's easy to become complacent about the way you serve customers and other stakeholders. But put yourself in their shoes and you'll quickly see what needs to be improved. Challenge your colleagues then to improve performance and reduce costs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:55:48 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15087-the-power-of-leadership-to-develop-a-solid-home-based-business.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15087-the-power-of-leadership-to-develop-a-solid-home-based-business.aspxLeaders offer value to others. Everybody wants to learn how to be successful. They look to leaders for this education. If you consistently demonstrate to them that you know what it takes to be successful, then they will flock to you in order to learn your secrets.livetoprosper@gmail.com (Demetrios Tzortzis)Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:34:10 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15261-some-thoughts-about-leadership-and-greatness.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15261-some-thoughts-about-leadership-and-greatness.aspxGreatness and leadership are so closely akin that the words give us a useful point of departure. jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:47:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15149-make-explaining-your-new-profit-growth-route-your-top-priority.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15149-make-explaining-your-new-profit-growth-route-your-top-priority.aspxExplaining how to expand profits is usually the last item on the list for a profit-expanding new strategy. As a result, this important activity receives short shrift and is usually botched with expensive consequences.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:06:59 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15147-start-sooner-on-developing-your-profit-expanding-communications.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15147-start-sooner-on-developing-your-profit-expanding-communications.aspxInstructions for creating a profit-expanding opportunity are usually left until the last moment. The result is often a confusing mess that leaves lots of profit unachieved.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:01:44 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15089-seven-simple-steps-to-locating-your-profit-expanding-obstacles.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15089-seven-simple-steps-to-locating-your-profit-expanding-obstacles.aspxMost attempts to grow faster fail due to running into large unanticipated obstacles. This article describes a method for locating such obstacles before you try to grow.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:37:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15024-this-country-walks-with-crutches.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15024-this-country-walks-with-crutches.aspxOur society is getting shortchanged, and not just at the cash register. Convenient crutches interfere with development of critical thinking skills. Discover how to lead the way to a more potent, intelligent and resourceful organization.pj1@thepauljohnson.com (Paul Johnson)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:12:22 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11921-secrets-about-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11921-secrets-about-coaching.aspxThe reason why Coaching is the Way to Go in Team Management.1richguide@gmail.com (James Yee)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:05:14 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9965-leadership-overview--what-purpose-does-it-serve.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9965-leadership-overview--what-purpose-does-it-serve.aspxGoogle "leadership" and you will arrive at a total of 147,000,000 results. Leadership is a hot topic. By definition a leader is a person who leads. A guide or conductor, a person who directs, has commanding authority or influence.Matt@eWebCreator.com (Matthew Hick)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:14:46 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11920-the-secrets-to-leadership-exposed.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11920-the-secrets-to-leadership-exposed.aspxThings You Thought You Knew About Leadership...1richguide@gmail.com (James Yee)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:49:42 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10364-leadership-and-teamwork--requirements-to-get-the-job-done.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10364-leadership-and-teamwork--requirements-to-get-the-job-done.aspxLeadership and teamwork often go hand in hand. Teamwork requires leadership with vision of a clear goal, a flow of strong communication and the inspiration and drive to get the job done.Matt@eWebCreator.com (Matthew Hick)Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:56:58 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11923-be-a-leader-and-make-it-happen.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11923-be-a-leader-and-make-it-happen.aspxHow to Become an Ideal Leader.1richguide@gmail.com (James Yee)Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:24:16 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9903-leadership-types-and-styles--overview-of-skills.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9903-leadership-types-and-styles--overview-of-skills.aspxLeadership style is crucial to success. We find leadership all around us. Each of us will fill the role ourselves at various times in our lives. Leadership can be found in the world of business, sports, politics, religion and as close as home.Matt@eWebCreator.com (Matthew Hick)Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:37:48 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14786-look-beyond-dreams-of-vast-growth-to-find-and-prepare-for-practical-problems.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14786-look-beyond-dreams-of-vast-growth-to-find-and-prepare-for-practical-problems.aspxAlmost everyone dreams of pursuing huge potential. But most are scared off by their fears rather than practically identifying what needs to be done. This article proposes a mindset to help you turn worthwhile dreams of vast growth into reality.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:56:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14785-share-your-growth-vision-by-telling-your-story-better.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14785-share-your-growth-vision-by-telling-your-story-better.aspxAsk most people in an organization what they are supposed to be doing, and you'll find some confused employees. Tell those same people a compelling story about the organization's purpose, and they'll know what to do. This article explains what to do in crafting your vision story.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:55:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14760-how-can-you-deliver-improved-offerings-in-the-most-pleasant-way.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14760-how-can-you-deliver-improved-offerings-in-the-most-pleasant-way.aspxWhile many organizations seek to provide improved offerings, relatively little thought goes into making the use of those offerings to be as pleasant as possible. That oversight costs a lot of sales. This article provides questions and an example to help overcome that problem.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:20:14 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14759-to-grow-faster-take-the-simple-route-to-expansion-where-you-can-safely-travel-fastest.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14759-to-grow-faster-take-the-simple-route-to-expansion-where-you-can-safely-travel-fastest.aspxHaving chosen a way to grow much more, it's easy to get bogged down when trying to actually grow. In many cases, those implementation problems are created by having chosen a poor way to pursue growth. This article provides good ways to choose better growth paths.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:16:08 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14756-what-are-the-highest-and-best-directions-for-your-offerings-and-talents.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14756-what-are-the-highest-and-best-directions-for-your-offerings-and-talents.aspxIf we aim at less than what we and our offerings can provide we shortchange customers and ourselves. As the world changes, we need to constantly review how we can provide better applications of our offerings and talents.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:26:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14691-upgrade-the-role-you-play-in-your-customers-lives.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14691-upgrade-the-role-you-play-in-your-customers-lives.aspxWould you rather lead a star business or be a bit performer? This article describes how the role you choose in serving customers determines your ultimate success.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:38:29 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14690-steer-your-customers-to-the-right-offerings.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14690-steer-your-customers-to-the-right-offerings.aspxMost customers pick the wrong offerings and for the wrong reasons. The resulting disappointments harm your business. This article shows how to avoid that problem.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:34:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14632-make-life-more-convenient-for-customers-be-open-when-they-need-you.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14632-make-life-more-convenient-for-customers-be-open-when-they-need-you.aspxAnyone who has looked in vain for a product or service when needed knows that businesses are usually open when it's convenient for them . . . not for when it's convenient for their customers. This article looks at how to profitably remedy this fault.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:02:00 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14629-focus-on-why-customers-want-your-offering-and-how-you-provide-it.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14629-focus-on-why-customers-want-your-offering-and-how-you-provide-it.aspxMany business leaders think about what they offer in terms of how they use the offering, rather than how customers do. That's an expensive mistake in many cases. This article describes a better approach.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:57:35 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9889-famous-leadership-styles--contrasting-leaders-and-their-methods.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9889-famous-leadership-styles--contrasting-leaders-and-their-methods.aspxPictures 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.Matt@eWebCreator.com (Matthew Hick)Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:23:29 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14508-redirect-your-offerings-into-new-uses-that-delight-customers.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14508-redirect-your-offerings-into-new-uses-that-delight-customers.aspxJust because your product or service has always been provided in one way doesn't mean it cannot be used in a better way. This article looks at the rewards of this kind of business model innovation.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:27:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14507-which-new-customers-should-you-try-to-attract.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14507-which-new-customers-should-you-try-to-attract.aspxTo many business leaders, one customer is about the same as another . . . except where personal friendships are involved. But 80 percent of profits come from only 20 percent of customers. Be sure you go after the right new customers to gain the most profit growth.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:23:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14489-profitably-expand-into-the-best-new-products-and-services.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14489-profitably-expand-into-the-best-new-products-and-services.aspxYou have a business that needs new products and services. What should you offer? This article explains how to think about that important question.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:19:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14464-take-costs-away-from-customers-if-you-want-more-of-them.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14464-take-costs-away-from-customers-if-you-want-more-of-them.aspxA narrow focus on operating cost reduction can create inefficiencies for customers that drive down sales and profits. The article explains that you have to look at both your own and customers' costs before making a business model change.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:41:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14385-be-more-available-to-your-customers.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14385-be-more-available-to-your-customers.aspxMany organizations schedule their hours to make life pleasant for employees. That can be costly if those hours make life unpleasant for customers. This article explains how to think about the hours you operate.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:31:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14313-add-more-value-for-your-beneficiaries-by-picking-the-right-benefits.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14313-add-more-value-for-your-beneficiaries-by-picking-the-right-benefits.aspxSome people think that being an charitable enterprise means you just have to give things away. But it's much better to give away the right things. Otherwise, you won't be able to help as many people.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:17:48 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14280-who-what-and-where-you-provide-your-offerings-have-huge-profit-effects.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14280-who-what-and-where-you-provide-your-offerings-have-huge-profit-effects.aspxThis article looks at the interaction of customer selection and location with the type of offerings you provide for impacting profits and growth potential.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:54:04 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13898-learning-from-the-best-a-study-of-the-greatest-business.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13898-learning-from-the-best-a-study-of-the-greatest-business.aspxThough you may be getting into small business for the rewards of working for yourself, providing for your family, and being in control of your own destiny, there are lessons that can be learned from multi billion dollar companies, even if your aspirations are much lower.nick@myhomebizlife.com (Nick Angeli)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:03:44 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13820-is-creating-a-fail-proof-business-possible.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13820-is-creating-a-fail-proof-business-possible.aspxOver one third of all new business fail every year and most of them were doomed before they ever opened their doors. Before venturing into any business, of any type, you can help prevent the business from going belly-up from the start or determine you need a different type of business to deflect fainick@myhomebizlife.com (Nick Angeli)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:02:26 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9891-leadership-skills--methods-and-practice-to-improve-your-skills.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9891-leadership-skills--methods-and-practice-to-improve-your-skills.aspxWe have all heard it said, "There is room for improvement". Leadership is no exception. Effectiveness of knowledge in leadership is a key component.Matt@eWebCreator.com (Matthew Hick)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:00:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14232-consider-all-your-costs-before-adding-new-products-and-services.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14232-consider-all-your-costs-before-adding-new-products-and-services.aspxSometimes you are better off not adding an offering because your costs go up faster than your profit contribution. This article shows how to avoid that problem and add highly profitable new offerings for your customers.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:42:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10028-problems-versus-purpose.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10028-problems-versus-purpose.aspxYou and I have heard it said, almost ad nauseum, that to "fail to plan, is planning to fail." But what happens when you have goals, write them down, develop plans to carry out the goals, and yet something comes up or rears its ugly head and threatens to destroy your dreams.pdonihue@gmail.com (Paul Donihue)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:33:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14163-lower-costs-for-those-who-receive-your-offerings-and-become-more-efficient.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14163-lower-costs-for-those-who-receive-your-offerings-and-become-more-efficient.aspxThere's a wonderful win-win when you can reduce operating costs and make it less expensive for people to use your offerings. This article explains how to analyze the opportunity to make this improvement.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:07:10 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14109-six-sigma-and-the-customer.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14109-six-sigma-and-the-customer.aspxIn today's age of stiff competition, it is often not enough to offer quality at cost-effective rates. Businesses that want to succeed in the long run need to offer something more than just quality goods and services. Six Sigma can help because it allows businesses to understand the needs of their ctjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:44:27 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14094-go-from-seeing-an-opportunity-to-becoming-a-breakthrough-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14094-go-from-seeing-an-opportunity-to-becoming-a-breakthrough-leader.aspxLow-profile change often works better than high-profile change, but it's had to persuade CEOs of that. In this article, I explain what leaders must do to achieve breakthroughs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:33:44 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14093-use-knee-jerk-reactions-to-kick-start-improvements.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14093-use-knee-jerk-reactions-to-kick-start-improvements.aspxMany businesspeople make it too complicated when it comes to creating an environment for making improvements. This article shows how basic instincts are the best way to give you the results you want.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:32:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14090-reduce-costs-to-help-your-beneficiaries-gain-more-help.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14090-reduce-costs-to-help-your-beneficiaries-gain-more-help.aspxA nonprofit organization needs to be efficient as well as caring. This article looks a how business model innovation can expand what a nonprofit organization can afford to provide for beneficiaries.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:38:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14086-estimate-the-profit-consequences-of-adding-more-benefits-to-grow-more-rapidly.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14086-estimate-the-profit-consequences-of-adding-more-benefits-to-grow-more-rapidly.aspxYou could lower prices, add more features, improve the packaging, provide promotions, or increase marketing. Which direction will bring the biggest increase in profitable sales? Add benefits customers want that cost you little.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:34:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14085-a-technical-whiz-becomes-a-business-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14085-a-technical-whiz-becomes-a-business-leader.aspxMany technical people dream of moving into management. But the pathway isn't clear. This real-life example should provide lots of guidance for making such a shift.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:31:04 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14062-get-ready-to-expand-your-number-of-customers-by-21-times.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14062-get-ready-to-expand-your-number-of-customers-by-21-times.aspxMost people aim at adding 2-3 percent more customers a year. Why not gain 2100 percent more? This article explains how.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:52:58 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14058-do-twice-the-work-and-enjoy-20-times-the-results.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14058-do-twice-the-work-and-enjoy-20-times-the-results.aspxBreakthroughs are wonderful, but breakthroughs that multiply their benefits can improve profits by 400 times. This article explains how to achieve that wonderful result.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:28:32 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14052-six-sigma-and-leadership-commitment.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14052-six-sigma-and-leadership-commitment.aspxSince the time the concept of Six Sigma came into being, much has been talked and debated about its usefulness. It's strategies are believed to bring out the best performance of any business organization. However, one of the major causes other than money for stopping a Six Sigma strategy dead in itstjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:24:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14039-let-survival-lessons-show-you-the-way-to-breakthrough-improvements.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14039-let-survival-lessons-show-you-the-way-to-breakthrough-improvements.aspxWhen we have to choice but to change, we can be ingenious at making improvements. This article shows how survival threats can drive exponential improvements.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:26:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14038-don-t-become-obsolete--do-that-to-the-competition.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14038-don-t-become-obsolete--do-that-to-the-competition.aspxThis article explains how you can install a management process to avoid obsolescence while threatening your competitors with becoming irrelevant to customers.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:26:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14036-a-leader-s-job-one--set-the-right-goals-to-make-helpful-breakthroughs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14036-a-leader-s-job-one--set-the-right-goals-to-make-helpful-breakthroughs.aspxFew organizations have any goals to make breakthroughs. It's no wonder they don't. This article explains how to set the right breakthrough goals.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:20:42 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14035-take-38-hours-off-from-your-work-week-and-still-get-the-same-results.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14035-take-38-hours-off-from-your-work-week-and-still-get-the-same-results.aspxMost business people spend their time on tasks that don't need to be done, performing tasks that do need to be done in in effective ways, and by involving themselves in work that doesn't need their input. In this article, I explain how you can get your work done in very little time while still accodmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:10:35 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14034-anticipate-where-the-state-of-the-art-will-be-if-you-want-to-reach-past-that-level.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14034-anticipate-where-the-state-of-the-art-will-be-if-you-want-to-reach-past-that-level.aspxMany business people are locked into poor performance by aiming to meet standards that were obsolete years ago. They need to dig their heads out of the sand and look forward to where the best performance levels of today seem to be headed in the near future. With that perspective, they can begin todmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:10:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14033-practice-reducing-your-work-week-by-38-hours.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14033-practice-reducing-your-work-week-by-38-hours.aspxParkinson's Law says that the time to do an activity will expand to fill the time available. That makes for a long work week if a person is willing to work long hours. This article looks at how you can do the opposite -- commit fewer hours and get the same amount done. It's a lifesaver for those dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:10:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14032-don-t-try-to-put-humpty-dumpty-together--assemble-instead-a-gorgeous-patchwork-quilt-of-practices.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14032-don-t-try-to-put-humpty-dumpty-together--assemble-instead-a-gorgeous-patchwork-quilt-of-practices.aspxMany business people try to push a way of operating past where it can be successful, such as by running an assembly line too fast or with too few people. In this article, we look at changing the very concept of how to combine effective practices to create one well beyond what others have accomplishdmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:08:32 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14030-leading-for-breakthrough-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14030-leading-for-breakthrough-success.aspxBreakthroughs require different management methods than do smaller improvements. This article outlines what's required for breakthroughs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:41:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14029-practice-making-breakthroughs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14029-practice-making-breakthroughs.aspxFocus is hard to find in most companies. This article explains how a little focus on breakthroughs can create powerful improvements.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:39:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14028-weave-a-flawless-fabric-of-cooperation.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14028-weave-a-flawless-fabric-of-cooperation.aspxMany believe that the need to cooperate is a disadvantage. But start with the right concept for cooperation, and you'll turn cooperation into a flawless advantage.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:35:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13967-stop-daydreaming-about-having-more-and-grasp-a-hen-that-lays-golden-eggs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13967-stop-daydreaming-about-having-more-and-grasp-a-hen-that-lays-golden-eggs.aspxMost people would like to have more . . . and know just what they would spend more money on. They would do better to find a way instead to create more with limited effort.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:17:48 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13966-create-full-flavored-effectiveness-by-seasoning-improvements-with-complementary-instincts.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13966-create-full-flavored-effectiveness-by-seasoning-improvements-with-complementary-instincts.aspxMany businesspeople try to explore improvements too narrowly. That's like always seasoning your food with salt only . . . it's not good for your blood pressure and the taste gets boring.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:17:10 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13879-escaping-from-evening-television-watching-brings-a-businessman-many-rewards.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13879-escaping-from-evening-television-watching-brings-a-businessman-many-rewards.aspxBusinessman Bill Kempen felt like he was wasting his time watching television. He stopped television watching and started earning an online MBA with the time he freed up. The result was to improve his business, his retirement income, and his quality of life.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:08:30 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13859-act-like-your-life-depends-on-action-and-you-ll-beat-the-competition.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13859-act-like-your-life-depends-on-action-and-you-ll-beat-the-competition.aspxIn many business situations, taking action is better than identifying the ideal action. Figure out where immediate action is needed and take that action to gain a competitive advantage.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:07:44 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13858-simplify-your-work-to-make-your-work-better.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13858-simplify-your-work-to-make-your-work-better.aspxMany people cannot resist adding little touches to improve an offering or a way of providing that offering. Yet if those little touches add more work, they may ultimately diminish the value for customers and users by increasing mistakes while driving those who produce the offering crazy. Keep it sdmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:58:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13813-be-attracted-to-what-repels-you-to-make-a-strategic-breakthrough.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13813-be-attracted-to-what-repels-you-to-make-a-strategic-breakthrough.aspxMost of us avoid what smells bad, looks unattractive, and sounds awful. Because of that, untapped opportunities lurk where no one wants to go.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:17:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13807-danger--your-beliefs-are-destroying-your-best-opportunities.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13807-danger--your-beliefs-are-destroying-your-best-opportunities.aspxWhy don't more people make breakthroughs? It's because they believe that breakthroughs aren't possible. This article explains how to get past that purely mental roadblock.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:06:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13805-grasp-the-prize-by-considering-potential.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13805-grasp-the-prize-by-considering-potential.aspxMost of us focus on the defects in what's available rather than what can be done to eliminate defects and add benefits. This article describes how to seize larger potential opportunities and capitalize on them.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:06:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13803-don-t-let-misperceptions-guide-your-entrepreneurial-decisions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13803-don-t-let-misperceptions-guide-your-entrepreneurial-decisions.aspxEntrepreneurs often take up the wrong opportunities because they misperceive the potential. This article explains how to avoid that problem.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:04:14 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13802-connect-the-dots-correctly-to-succeed.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13802-connect-the-dots-correctly-to-succeed.aspxMany of us get into trouble by making assumptions that aren't even close to being true. From there, we spin fantasies of what might work . . . without taking the time to check out thinking. This article shows how you can focus on the right areas for improvements and progress.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:03:26 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13789-key-challenges-and-pitfalls-of-transformational-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13789-key-challenges-and-pitfalls-of-transformational-leadership.aspxAs a transformational leader, you will face many challenges, some external, some internal. This article outlines two major areas to be aware of.richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:27:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10070-the-secret-to-an-unstoppable-business-there-s-nothing-to-fear.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10070-the-secret-to-an-unstoppable-business-there-s-nothing-to-fear.aspxDiscover the 7 deadly fears that hurt your employees and hold your company back.drproactive.mail@gmail.com (Randy Gilbert)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:15:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13776-win-the-race-to-make-breakthrough-improvements.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13776-win-the-race-to-make-breakthrough-improvements.aspx"What if" thinking can lead to seeing higher potential areas for creating breakthrough improvements. This article provides an example of how to do this kind of thinking and accomplish a large profit improvement.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:48:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13775-make-breakthroughs-by-creating-a-culture-of-helpful-traditions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13775-make-breakthroughs-by-creating-a-culture-of-helpful-traditions.aspxPeople are creatures of unthinking habits. With the right habits, we can accomplish great things. With the wrong habits, we miss opportunities. This article explains how to harness habits for your benefit.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:47:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13774-identify-world-class-breakthroughs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13774-identify-world-class-breakthroughs.aspxMany people jump on the first way they think of to make an improvement. With more care, you can find a breakthrough instead. This article describes ways to achieve breakthroughs with less effort.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:46:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13768-4-steps-to-activating-personal-transformational-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13768-4-steps-to-activating-personal-transformational-leadership.aspxBeing an effective leader is more than what you DO. It is also about how you are BEING. Are you using these steps to maximise your impact and results as a leader?richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:50:37 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13715-six-sigma-training-basics.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13715-six-sigma-training-basics.aspxSix Sigma methodologies are hugely popular now in the business world due to two main reasons. First, the increasing demand for quality cannot be completely met with the existing sparse one or two quality assurance methods and secondly and more importantly, because of the tremendous financial opportutjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13717-targeting-perfection-with-six-sigma.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13717-targeting-perfection-with-six-sigma.aspxIt is considered a very good approach for IT companies considering the amount of success that so many IT companies have had post-implementation of Six Sigma methodologies.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12861-metrics-six-sigma-and-improved-roi.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12861-metrics-six-sigma-and-improved-roi.aspxSince the birth of the concept of Six Sigma, it has been repeatedly said that Six Sigma is not just metric or data tracking - but it goes above and beyond that. The need is to manipulate and improve the metrics for the benefit of the business.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12875-six-sigma-culture-and-personality.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12875-six-sigma-culture-and-personality.aspxA certified Six Sigma Black Belt is well aware of the importance of understanding organizational culture in a business. Organizational culture plays a major role in Six Sigma, business excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13297-the-core-concepts-of-six-sigma.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13297-the-core-concepts-of-six-sigma.aspxFollowing the superb results of the implementation, process Motorola trademarked Six Sigma methodology. Basically, Six Sigma is responsible to look after the process variation that causes defects and then systematically devise a way to tackle the unaccepted deviation and work towards eliminating deftjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12438-six-sigma-and-the-simplicity-of-measurements.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12438-six-sigma-and-the-simplicity-of-measurements.aspxSimplicity in measurement should always be given prime importance in a Six Sigma strategy. Many times people on a Six Sigma team have a notion that collecting colossal data will help them, but in reality it is not so. And half the time if careful analysis is done then the team can easily discover thtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12439-transactional-six-sigma.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12439-transactional-six-sigma.aspxIn recent times the focus of business community has shifted to transactions instead of manufacturing. For instance, the reservation system of an airline is considered to be more valuable than the airlines themselves. Business units now focus extensively on deploying Six Sigma in their transaction prtjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13144-six-sigma-as-a-useful-continuity-aid.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13144-six-sigma-as-a-useful-continuity-aid.aspxRecently a question that has been on every business executive's mind is 'can the Six Sigma measurement system be used alternately for business continuity management processes?' Business continuity, security and emergency management are all parts of process driven-activities. Therefore, it makes perftjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13726-improve-to-the-nth-degree-and-reap-exponential-rewards.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13726-improve-to-the-nth-degree-and-reap-exponential-rewards.aspxSome opportunity areas offer better rewards for breakthroughs. This article explains how to test various breakthrough choices to find the ones that will be the most rewarding.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:51:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13722-be-as-strategic-as-bill-gates-in-choosing-breakthrough-projects.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13722-be-as-strategic-as-bill-gates-in-choosing-breakthrough-projects.aspxLeaders make a mistake when they let enthusiasm direct their breakthroughs. Pick the right strategic advantage instead and you can accomplish vastly more. This article describes how to take control over breakthrough project selection.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:41:35 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13721-be-wise-like-an-owl-in-choosing-your-breakthrough-directions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13721-be-wise-like-an-owl-in-choosing-your-breakthrough-directions.aspxMany leaders set their targets for breakthroughs in the wrong areas. As a result, they miss the opportunity to make greater improvements from the same time, money, and effort. This article provides a plan for making better choices of breakthrough targets.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:41:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13719-use-a-schedule-and-plan-to-implement-your-new-year-s-resolution-to-make-breakthroughs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13719-use-a-schedule-and-plan-to-implement-your-new-year-s-resolution-to-make-breakthroughs.aspxMost people have forgotten their new year's resolutions by March. But with a written-out schedule and plan, you can make a new year's resolution to create breakthroughs and accomplish that worthy task. This article contains such a schedule and plan to help you.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:28:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13709-stoke-the-fire-in-your-belly-to-make-continual-breakthroughs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13709-stoke-the-fire-in-your-belly-to-make-continual-breakthroughs.aspxIt's easy to assume that there is only limited potential because we haven't checked out the alternatives. With enthusiasm for breakthroughs, you soon find them in more places and more often. This article explains about the value of generating enthusiasm for breakthroughs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:56:48 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13707-stop-stalling-and-make-breakthroughs-instead-by-banishing-habits-that-slow-down-improvements.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13707-stop-stalling-and-make-breakthroughs-instead-by-banishing-habits-that-slow-down-improvements.aspxIndividuals and organizations cost themselves dearly by sticking with habits that brake their rate of improvement. Identify and eliminate those bad habits, and your improvements will turn into breakthroughs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:55:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13651-pursue-repeated-breakthroughs-in-the-same-area-for-the-fastest-improvements.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13651-pursue-repeated-breakthroughs-in-the-same-area-for-the-fastest-improvements.aspxMany people fall back satisfied as soon as they make one breakthrough. That's a mistake. This article explains that future breakthroughs can probably be achieved in the same area to accelerate improvements by exponential amounts.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:28:30 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13641-lead-to-a-breakthrough--develop-a-vision-of-the-most-helpful-perfection-as-a-goal.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13641-lead-to-a-breakthrough--develop-a-vision-of-the-most-helpful-perfection-as-a-goal.aspxImprovement depends on seeking after the right goals. In this article, you'll find out what the goals are that will lead you to make breakthroughs that competitors will never match.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:01:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13638-combine-individual-and-group-perfection-to-make-the-most-valuable-breakthroughs.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13638-combine-individual-and-group-perfection-to-make-the-most-valuable-breakthroughs.aspxOne person can only do so much. But groups often get in one another's way. This article shows how to use both individual excellence and organizational coordination to accomplish breakthroughs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:53:48 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13637-zoom-toward-accomplishing-breakthrough-goals.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13637-zoom-toward-accomplishing-breakthrough-goals.aspxMost people know how to set high goals, but few have any idea how to implement those high goals. As a result, the high goals are abandoned, and improvements crawl along. In this article, you'll learn how to rapidly turn high goals into that level of performance.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:51:47 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13625-how-to-build-the-bridge-as-you-walk-on-it.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13625-how-to-build-the-bridge-as-you-walk-on-it.aspxThere is no rulebook for exactly how to lead best. In an ever changing world you need to be able to find the the way that fits, as you boldly take the next step forward.richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:25:47 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13364-one-man-s-pathway-to-bridging-cultural-chasms-experience-question-study-and-reform-understanding.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13364-one-man-s-pathway-to-bridging-cultural-chasms-experience-question-study-and-reform-understanding.aspxHave you ever wondered why some people cannot seem to cooperate? In this article, you'll learn how premises based on cultural influences can be a problem. Make those premises explicit to everyone involved, and new forms of cooperation can follow.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13366-are-your-measurements-making-you-look-bad.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13366-are-your-measurements-making-you-look-bad.aspxMost organizations have measurements they use to establish how well they are doing. Many of these measurements can be misleading when it comes to performing well for customers. This article explains better ways of measuring to get the optimal results.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13365-would-you-hire-a-carpenter-who-never-measures---progress-through-measurements-of-what-to-work-on.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13365-would-you-hire-a-carpenter-who-never-measures---progress-through-measurements-of-what-to-work-on.aspxSloppy carpentry can ruin the most valuable materials and leave a mess that costs a fortune to correct. Yet many businesses limit themselves to measuring physical things, such as a good carpenter might do. Perhaps no more helpful measurements exist than those that direct us towards valuable tasks.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13372-combine-the-best-of-today-in-new-ways-to-outperform-competitors-bests-tomorrow.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13372-combine-the-best-of-today-in-new-ways-to-outperform-competitors-bests-tomorrow.aspxChances are that your organization does not yet know how to find and select the improved practice elements that, when combined for the first time, will drive you well ahead of the competition. This article gives you shortcuts to identify future best practices.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11230-a-masterful-student-publishes-his-work-and-gains-worldwide-influence.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11230-a-masterful-student-publishes-his-work-and-gains-worldwide-influence.aspxIt's not enough to know what you are doing: Someone must notice you before you can have influence. This paper describes how an experienced executive went back to school to create a book that launched him and his organization into worldwide prominence.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13177-to-get-the-action-you-need-to-succeed-be-sure-everyone-hears-and-understands-you.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13177-to-get-the-action-you-need-to-succeed-be-sure-everyone-hears-and-understands-you.aspxLeaders too often assume that merely giving an order will cause the needed action to follow. In most cases, the order won't be heard or understood the first time around. The article describes ways to get around such misunderstandings to achieve flawless implementation of important tasks in businesdmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13184-breakthroughs-are-available-if-you-hold-the-right-contest-to-get-help-from-outside-your-organization.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13184-breakthroughs-are-available-if-you-hold-the-right-contest-to-get-help-from-outside-your-organization.aspxProductivity breakthroughs that can save lives, make large gains in performance, and cut costs with the same time, effort, and resources in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Many people find it hard to locate such breakthroughs, but a new method of holding global contests seems to be solving dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13230-for-smoother-operations-reduce-the-number-of-people-involved.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13230-for-smoother-operations-reduce-the-number-of-people-involved.aspxFrom small to large organizations, matters slow down because people are needlessly involved. In small companies, the owners may stick their noses into everyone's activities. In larger companies, the checkers may be checking on the checkers. This article describes how to simplify operations for bedmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13454-i-can-do-anything-you-can-do-better-than-you--ways-to-back-up-your-dare.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13454-i-can-do-anything-you-can-do-better-than-you--ways-to-back-up-your-dare.aspxIt's great fun to jump ahead of everyone else, but few accomplish that terrific result. This article shows you the common sense ways to get ahead by always aiming ahead of what anyone else is thinking about.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13102-avoid-fatal-errors-by-avoiding-untested-conclusions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13102-avoid-fatal-errors-by-avoiding-untested-conclusions.aspxWe often act on assumptions that are wrong. When those assumptions aren't tested, the consequences can be disastrous both for individuals and for businesses. In this article, you'll learn how to spot bad assumptions that can get you into trouble and to check them out.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13134-seek-out-ugly-ducklings-to-find-the-best-profit-opportunities.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13134-seek-out-ugly-ducklings-to-find-the-best-profit-opportunities.aspxIf something smells and looks bad, few will go near. Yet that unattractive mess may be a jackpot in disguise as Alexander Fleming discovered in finding out more about bread mold ... and producing penicillin. Chances are your competitors are ignoring the same areas, and you can leap ahead and end udmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13132-become-a-practical-optimist-to-seize-the-best-opportunities-from-what-s-new.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13132-become-a-practical-optimist-to-seize-the-best-opportunities-from-what-s-new.aspxMost people are justifiably skeptical of new activities that aren't fully developed yet. Those activities seem juvenile, not authentic, undesirable, and annoying. Yet with improvements, those activities can become the best thing going. How do you decide when that's going to be the case so you candmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13357-look-at-the-right-barometers-to-accomplish-a-performance-breakthrough.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13357-look-at-the-right-barometers-to-accomplish-a-performance-breakthrough.aspxMany people miss the opportunity for large improvements because they don't focus on the right measurements to inform their management decisions. This article provides guidelines for avoiding that error so you can increase the likelihood of making performance breakthroughs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:31 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13541-one-of-the-nicest-stories-ever-told.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13541-one-of-the-nicest-stories-ever-told.aspxWhat do you get when you help others?learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:13:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9745-are-you-a-boss-or-a-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9745-are-you-a-boss-or-a-leader.aspxWhy successful businesses need a competent leader more than a boss. What makes a great leader.article@profit-unlimited.com (Mike Tansey)Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:43:31 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13400-do-you-use-these-transformational-leadership-behaviors.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13400-do-you-use-these-transformational-leadership-behaviors.aspxBeing part of leading the transformation of yourself, others and the world around you can be a daunting and confusing undertaking. Being a transformational leader means acting differently. Are you up for it?richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:50:15 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13402-where-transformational-leadership-and-authenticity-meet.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13402-where-transformational-leadership-and-authenticity-meet.aspxBeing a Transformational Leader can be challenging, and when you bring your authentic self forward, the journey becomes personalised, powerful, meaningful and more enjoyable. Others respond to the genuine nature that they see in you.richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:50:15 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13407-can-transformational-leadership-play-a-part-in-solving-the-human-crisis.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13407-can-transformational-leadership-play-a-part-in-solving-the-human-crisis.aspxThe human race is facing one of the most significant challenges in its entire history. Can Transformational leadership turn the tables and give us a chance of existing for another 1000 years?richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:50:15 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13409-are-you-selling-your-soul-to-the-corporate-life.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13409-are-you-selling-your-soul-to-the-corporate-life.aspxAre you letting the "Way Things Are" at work get to you? Perhaps it is time to make some changes...richard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:49:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13401-how-to-be-the-change-you-want-to-see-in-the-world.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13401-how-to-be-the-change-you-want-to-see-in-the-world.aspxGhandi's famous words lead us to one of the most powerful facts about human nature. To lead others, we must first lead ourselvesrichard@transformationalleadership.net (Richard Cox)Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:48:15 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9658-leadership-and-teamwork--techniques-for-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9658-leadership-and-teamwork--techniques-for-success.aspxLeadership and teamwork often go hand in hand. Teamwork requires leadership with vision of a clear goal, a flow of strong communication and the inspiration and drive to get the job done.Matt@eWebCreator.com (Matthew Hick)Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:28:59 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13335-the-secret-to-getting-your-team-engaged.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13335-the-secret-to-getting-your-team-engaged.aspxDoes getting your team engaged mean asking them to sign a formal document, or have them all stand and sing the company song? Hardly (although I have heard of organisations doing just that). How do you do this? This article outlines how you can involve your team in the process of engagement.learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:33:46 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13295-leading-the-pack-from-the-back.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13295-leading-the-pack-from-the-back.aspxHis calm Clark Kent exterior hid the Super Comedy Man interior. He had the audience rolling on the floor, holding their sides, in the fetal position laughing hysterically. He wasn't only good—he was "The Bomb."adsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:21:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11484-walgreens-co-is-sick.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11484-walgreens-co-is-sick.aspxWalgreen Co. is a nationwide store chain and has over 3,000 stores and pharmacies and is a retail store phenomenon and has over 27 years of record crumbling sales. Wow what's the secret Walgreen? Why are you so successful?support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:07:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12964-how-you-can-learn-exemplary-leadership-lessons-in-7-ways.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12964-how-you-can-learn-exemplary-leadership-lessons-in-7-ways.aspxIt has been a wonderful spectacle and pleasant experience watching and learning great leaders such as business leaders and other influential figures in this world.aworpsuccess@gmail.com (Mohamed Abdul Rauf Bin Mohamed Yusope)Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:56:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10592-5-proven-work-at-home-business-tips-for-using-sharing-as-a-tool-to-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10592-5-proven-work-at-home-business-tips-for-using-sharing-as-a-tool-to-success.aspxTo become a respected member of the work at home business community is the most important fact for a real success. That requires a lot of sharing, i.e. contacting other internet marketers and giving to them a useful information and personal help. In this article I share what I know about this topic.runner@welho.com (Juhani Tontti)Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:47:06 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9656-leadership-skills--educated-or-naturally-born-with-it.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9656-leadership-skills--educated-or-naturally-born-with-it.aspxIs there such a thing as a natural born leader? That's debatable. He/she is a "born leader". Haven't we all heard this statement made at various times? In the realm of royalty this appears to be the theory.Matt@eWebCreator.com (Matthew Hick)Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:29:02 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11936-10-ideas-about-life-purpose.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11936-10-ideas-about-life-purpose.aspxWhat is your life purpose? Is it helpful to know what it is? This list provides some ideas about life purpose that may be helpful to you if you have ever wondered about yours.asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:25:05 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10354-10-tips-for-managing-your-career.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10354-10-tips-for-managing-your-career.aspxHere are some tips for those just beginning a new career and career changers. If you have been in a job for a while, these tips may be helpful in revitalizing your career or in focusing your attention on the need to make a change.asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:25:05 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8560-what-makes-executives-desire-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8560-what-makes-executives-desire-coaching.aspxBusiness owners, executives and managers move up the corporate ladder, based on their individual technical skills.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:11:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8573-business-coaching-on-the-net.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8573-business-coaching-on-the-net.aspxBusiness coaching is a profession that provides business-related instructions and direction through proper guidance and encouragement.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:19:10 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8556-the-evidence-based-approach-to-business-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8556-the-evidence-based-approach-to-business-coaching.aspxIn order to coach successfully, you need to employ tried and tested coaching methods and tools. You can achieve the desired results and performance in the workplace with established coaching techniques.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:27:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10054-tips-on-how-to-delegate-as-a-manager.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10054-tips-on-how-to-delegate-as-a-manager.aspxIf your a manager, here are ten ways to delegate tasks to your employees.resources@courtneytuttle.com (Court Tuttle)Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:06:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8570-the-key-elements-of-business-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8570-the-key-elements-of-business-coaching.aspxEffective executive business coaching can be utilized to achieve positive business results. In a small and successful business establishment, coaching is conducted keeping in view its organizational structure.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:54:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10883-the-apprentice-leader-making-the-most-of-learning-on-the-job.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10883-the-apprentice-leader-making-the-most-of-learning-on-the-job.aspxLeadership is an apprentice trade. You will learn most of it on the job. Here's how to get the most out of that on-the-job learning. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:02:29 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12014-the-24-day-leadership-lesson.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12014-the-24-day-leadership-lesson.aspxWhen people lose enthusiasm for a goal, a leader needs more than logic to avoid mutiny. Learn a lesson on how to keep people engaged with their work. Start enjoying the focus, perseverance, and enthusiasm that virtually guarantees goal attainment.pj1@thepauljohnson.com (Paul Johnson)Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:12:15 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8558-the-basic-tools-of-business-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8558-the-basic-tools-of-business-coaching.aspxBusiness coaching has evolved over the years, owing to the changing demands around the world. Business coaching has opened a myriad of opportunities to people aspiring to pursue a self-motivated career.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:59:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8564-the-3-step-process-for-getting-coaching-clients.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8564-the-3-step-process-for-getting-coaching-clients.aspxIt is impossible to ignore the amazing benefits of business coaching. Business coaching can give your business a new perspective and can help you streamline your business operations.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:11:42 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8543-the-difference-between-personal-and-executive-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8543-the-difference-between-personal-and-executive-coaching.aspxThe term coach first appeared as part of the English vocabulary in the 1500s, and the meaning was documented as carriage.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:52:42 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10597-discover-more-great-qualities-about-extraordinary-people.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10597-discover-more-great-qualities-about-extraordinary-people.aspxAuthor shares great learning values he learn from ordinary people achieving extra ordinary feats...aworpsuccess@gmail.com (Mohamed Abdul Rauf Bin Mohamed Yusope)Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:32:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8555-the-psychological-aspect-to-executive-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8555-the-psychological-aspect-to-executive-coaching.aspxBusiness coaching is an essential element of the business world and has provided a baffling range of career options today.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:39:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8522-evidence-based-vs-belief-based-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8522-evidence-based-vs-belief-based-coaching.aspxA business may not need coaching, but can help to keep business processes working and functioning smoothly by conditioning them from time to time.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:59:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8521-icf-accreditation-and-certification-of-business-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8521-icf-accreditation-and-certification-of-business-coaching.aspxICF stands for International Coach Federation. This international body has been formed by professionals who are practitioners of business and personal coaching.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:20:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11789-how-to-find-words-of-inspiration.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11789-how-to-find-words-of-inspiration.aspxIt can help to learn words of inspiration to tell yourself in order to get through the trials and tribulations of life.bruebaker@goldenhandshakellc.com (Brue Baker)Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:12:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8537-becoming-a-certified-master-coach.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8537-becoming-a-certified-master-coach.aspxIn the past few years, both clients and employers have been trying to set certain criteria to make it easier to identify practitioners who have proved themselves with consistent positive results.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:13:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11724-what-makes-a-great-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11724-what-makes-a-great-leader.aspxYou may have heard that great leaders are made, not born. You may know a great leader when you see one, but have you really thought about what constitutes a great leader?james@global-sky.com (James Stinson)Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:03:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8520-evidence-based-business-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8520-evidence-based-business-coaching.aspxThe history of coaching in business can be traced back to the 1950-60s, when psychologists documented case studies for reference.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:39:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8531-the-business-coach-learning-cycle.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8531-the-business-coach-learning-cycle.aspxBusiness coaching helps to take people through a practical learning process, in a methodical manner, with the main objective of improving their ability to apply inherent skills to deal with certain issues.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:00:14 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8524-solution-focused-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8524-solution-focused-coaching.aspxIf you take a quick glance at todays business setting, you would notice the change in managerial techniques and skills of progressive companies and their workers.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:22:08 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8551-characteristics-of-a-business-coach.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8551-characteristics-of-a-business-coach.aspxEveryone at some point or the other needs sage advice. Business leaders are no exception, since they specially need it to ease the life of stress and worry that arises from strategies, profits and important meetings.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:39:19 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11343-leadership-skills-training-how-to-engage-employees--lead-from-the-heart.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11343-leadership-skills-training-how-to-engage-employees--lead-from-the-heart.aspxLearn how to re-engage and empower your employees to better serve themselves, their clients and their company. hubbardarticles@gmail.com (Joe Hubbard)Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:49:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8512-smart-goals-and-business-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8512-smart-goals-and-business-coaching.aspxGoal setting is one of the most under-utilized tools in your business toolbox, and one that many businesses overlook.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:15:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8518-business-coaching-models.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8518-business-coaching-models.aspxAny business is a growing enterprise, which may have internal and external factors hindering its success. There are times when workers lose interest or start performing poorly, thus having a direct impact on the progress of other team members and the company as a whole.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:32:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10789-centering-yourself-and-staying-grounded-finding-your-inner-mettle-for-sustained-passion.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10789-centering-yourself-and-staying-grounded-finding-your-inner-mettle-for-sustained-passion.aspxIt is the sum whole of THREE KEY ANSWERS, which affords a successful leader their direction, and that allows them to stay grounded. This is what gives them a sense of centeredness, which others gravitate towards!jeffmageearticles@gmail.com (Jeff Magee)Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:58:09 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10748-overdeliver-your-way-to-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10748-overdeliver-your-way-to-success.aspxAs an online merchant, your customers cannot see your face. They cannot hear your voice when you are recommending your products, and they cannot see the emotions on your face when you are telling your customers what benefits they can derive out of your products.fayebautista@yahoo.com (faye bautista)Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:34:15 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8516-benefits-of-becoming-a-business-coach.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8516-benefits-of-becoming-a-business-coach.aspxA business coach is a professional who works with business enterprises, providing guidance to pinpoint current status and opportunities to improve the business.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:36:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8353-great-teams--three-building-blocks.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8353-great-teams--three-building-blocks.aspxTeamwork is not always necessary in an organisation, but when it is, its absence ruins productivity and the ability to make decisions about the right things. Here are three building block for building a team.kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:01:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9356-travolta-s-law.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9356-travolta-s-law.aspxTake the advice of one of Hollywood's superstars and see that business or management disaster in a different light.ericgarner@supanet.com (Eric Garner)Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:21:16 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8562-the-transition-from-manager-to-coach.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8562-the-transition-from-manager-to-coach.aspxIn the present fast paced world, where almost every organization and business firm employs educated personnel and a trained workforce, there hardly seems to be an urgent need for managers.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:28:02 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9417-management-by-the-letters.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9417-management-by-the-letters.aspxIt doesn't take the whole alphabet to cover the key concepts for management success. You don't have to spell out some silly acronym either. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:12:35 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8563-key-targets-for-business-coaches.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8563-key-targets-for-business-coaches.aspxIf you are passionate about helping business-owners profit from their maximum potential, you can consider becoming a business coach.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:36:58 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9348-motivating-the-individual-within.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9348-motivating-the-individual-within.aspxOne of the traps which management has evolved into over past decades is to believe that all people are motivated in the same manner. In actuality, surveys reveal that what may be a motivator to one individual may in fact be a de-motivator to another.jeffmageearticles@gmail.com (Jeff Magee)Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:58:26 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8139-professionals-must-expect-to-win.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8139-professionals-must-expect-to-win.aspxIn order to be successful in business the owner has to believe that she is capable and deserves to win. More than that, she has to see her business flourishing. How in the world can she or you do that?asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:15:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9340-how-to-set-goals--achieve-ultimate-success-in-business-and-in-life.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9340-how-to-set-goals--achieve-ultimate-success-in-business-and-in-life.aspxHow to Achieve Success & Create What You Want in Your Business and Your Liferogerarticles@gmail.com (John Roger)Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:55:29 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9226-retention-leadership-three-key-drivers-for-retaining-the-best-of-the-best-in-your-organization.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9226-retention-leadership-three-key-drivers-for-retaining-the-best-of-the-best-in-your-organization.aspxRetention Leadership is reemerging in the executive arsenal with powerful implications for driving business success. Here are three critical leadership drivers that bring high retention results.articles@karlabrandau.com (Karla Brandau)Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:56:46 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9296-leading-the-day-after--leadership-opportunities-after-the-project-is-over.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9296-leading-the-day-after--leadership-opportunities-after-the-project-is-over.aspxYou've completed the task - great! Now what? There's still plenty to do once you've finished the job. Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:05:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9298-the-power-of-a-symbol.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9298-the-power-of-a-symbol.aspxSymbols can be powerful reminders and amazing motivators. And they don't have to be $500 crystal goblets to be most effective (although those are great). The power of symbols lies in what they represent, not the symbol itself. Kevin@KevinEikenberry.com (Kevin Eikenberry)Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:03:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9267-building-an-effective-executive-leadership-team.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9267-building-an-effective-executive-leadership-team.aspxHow can an organization's leader maximize the effectiveness of its executive leadership team? A well- or poorly-run Executive team can literally mean success or failure in any sized company. The two most common styles of operation are Leader-centric and Versatile, outlined in this article. beth@sterlingcrossgroup.com (Leigh Bailey)Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:13:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8094-are-team-building-events-effective-for-large-groups.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8094-are-team-building-events-effective-for-large-groups.aspxAn article investigating large scale team building activities, and the effectiveness of such events.parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:04:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7434-addressing-organizational-conflict.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7434-addressing-organizational-conflict.aspxOrganizations have a critical role in creating an environment that fosters productive problem-solving and conflict resolution. Read on if you want to see where your organization stands on the four key assessment areas.g.giesen@comcast.net (Greg Giesen)Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:40:13 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7421-leading-from-within.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7421-leading-from-within.aspxEffective leaders are those who lead by a set of core values that reflect who they want to be in the world as well as the contribution that they want to make. These leaders show up in all endeavors as the same person guided by the same principles.g.giesen@comcast.net (Greg Giesen)Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:35:19 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7407-building-with-people-tip.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7407-building-with-people-tip.aspxLeadership is about motivating people based on their positive strengths rather than trying to fix their weaknesses.bob@decision-makingtoday.com (Robert (Bob) Cannon)Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:15:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7440-leading-from-behind-leadership-in-a-circle-based-business.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7440-leading-from-behind-leadership-in-a-circle-based-business.aspxThe author, president of a successful small business, discusses a radical view of leadership gleaned from nearly twenty years of study with Native American Medicine people. While most CEOs lead from on top, he advocates "leading from behind," and validates his approach...reflective@cybermesa.com (Marc Choyt)Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:18:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7298-if-there-are-10-secrets-to-success-this-is-1.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7298-if-there-are-10-secrets-to-success-this-is-1.aspxIt is the secret within all of the self-help books that you have probably read, but might have never really "gotten." In fact, they probably left you more frustrated then when you started.md07@goldenhandshakellc.com (Mike Dillard)Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:06:33 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7270-shine-like-a-star.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7270-shine-like-a-star.aspxThe Oscars award the best in acting. Dental staff usually are not invited to glamorous, award ceremonies where they can receive a "Golden Tooth" for their achievements in patient care (although with all the new channels that are added to cable, this may be a show you can see in the future!).information@warschawlearninginstitute.com (Cathy Warschaw)Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:44:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7296-for-leaders-only-listen-up--how-reviving-a-lost-art-can-explode-your-business.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7296-for-leaders-only-listen-up--how-reviving-a-lost-art-can-explode-your-business.aspxNothing exists that causes people to feel more comfortable than asking questions and listening attentively to their answers. Not only the words, but listen for the meaning behind the words.joeylmt@bellsouth.net (Gregory McGuire)Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:28:27 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7214-prosperity-in-life-is-about-your-heart-but-is-that-all.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7214-prosperity-in-life-is-about-your-heart-but-is-that-all.aspxA triple "A" heart is about ATTITUDE: The belief to know - The love to give - The faith to grow. It's to ASSIMILATE: The knowledge - The truth - The attributes of God, and it's about ACTION: The doing - The stepping out - The work - The power. How do you cultivate a triple "A" heart?howey@homecomputerwealth.com (Howard Brooks)Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:17:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7210-deadliest-catch-greatest-opportunity.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7210-deadliest-catch-greatest-opportunity.aspxI'm addicted to a show called “Deadliest Catch”. It centers around the crab fishing industry and the men who risk their lives every season in what is thought to be the deadliest occupation in the world. It's one of the best leadership models out there.lbellomy1@gmail.com (Laura Bellomy)Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:22:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7836-women-s-empowerment-tools.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7836-women-s-empowerment-tools.aspxWomen have natural talents and abilities that can empower their leadership for business and personal success. This article discusses some of those natural talents and gives examples of how women's empowerment tools can be used in effective ways to bring out their leadership skills. westsus@gmail.com (Susan West)Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:27:33 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7426-supervision-what-you-must-learn-to-do.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7426-supervision-what-you-must-learn-to-do.aspxIf you're thinking about becoming a supervisor, if you want to be a great supervisor, or if you are designing training programs for supervisors, it just makes sense to pay attention to what supervisors actually do every day. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:32:35 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8608-discover-how-to-powerfully-control-your-business.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8608-discover-how-to-powerfully-control-your-business.aspxThere are some entrepreneurs who do not know how to control their business properly. It is bad, in order not to move their business to bankruptcy. Discover how to powerfully control your business.johanmok@msn.com (Jo Han Mok)Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:39:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7033-management-fundamentals--gordon-ramsay-and-kitchen-nightmares.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7033-management-fundamentals--gordon-ramsay-and-kitchen-nightmares.aspxEver wondered what was wrong with your business and how you can sort it out. It's great to have a second pair of eyes run over it and tell you what needs to change. Here's a guy who does just that...mphcoach@yahoo.co.uk (Martin Haworth)Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:25:42 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8554-coaching-models-used-in-the-workplace.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8554-coaching-models-used-in-the-workplace.aspxCoaching models address the ways in which individual attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, past experiences and personality influence choices in a workplace.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:43:04 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7126-does-team-building-offer-a-good-return-on-investment.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7126-does-team-building-offer-a-good-return-on-investment.aspxIs this a cost effective exercise for your organisation? This article discusses the reasons why you should put your staff first.parker@highposition.net (Shaun Parker)Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:30:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8352-seven-deadly-sins-of-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8352-seven-deadly-sins-of-leadership.aspxDo you suffer or does your organization suffer, from these seven deadly sins of leadership?kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:51:06 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8194-the-secrets-to-leadership-exposed.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8194-the-secrets-to-leadership-exposed.aspxThings You Thought You Knew About Leadership1richguide@gmail.com (James Yee)Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:03:59 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8138-working-too-many-hours-is-counter-productive.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8138-working-too-many-hours-is-counter-productive.aspx Employees are working longer and longer hours. Companies need to begin to advocate some down time during the day, the week and the year. It is in the company's best interest to do so. Companies need to reward their employees for taking all their vacation time annually.asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)Tue, 14 Aug 2007 06:12:58 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7848-be-a-leader-and-make-it-happen.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7848-be-a-leader-and-make-it-happen.aspxHow to Become an Ideal Leader.1richguide@gmail.com (James Yee)Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:03:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7114-succession-planning--your-business-needs-it-right-now.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7114-succession-planning--your-business-needs-it-right-now.aspxSuccession planning is all about having a great team working for you and then more. It's about releasing the unlimited potential in the whole of your workforce. To do that you need to know them all very well indeed.mphcoach@yahoo.co.uk (Martin Haworth)Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:45:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7127-five-ways-to-destroy-an-important-discussion.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7127-five-ways-to-destroy-an-important-discussion.aspxLet's look at five possible ways you may have been jeopardizing the success of a conversation. Each of these can have a huge impact on how the communication will develop.suzanne@suzanneholman.com (Suzanne Holman)Sun, 22 Jul 2007 04:40:19 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6909-leadership-skills-training-5-irrefutable-non-negotiable-laws-of-leadership-you-must-know-now.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6909-leadership-skills-training-5-irrefutable-non-negotiable-laws-of-leadership-you-must-know-now.aspxLeaders, new and old, sometimes loose sight of the most fundamental tenets of leadership. Here's a reminder…Training survival kit for new & experienced managers.articles@triangleperformance.com (Kevin Berchelmann)Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:54:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6910-stakeholder-management--ten-things-you-must-know.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6910-stakeholder-management--ten-things-you-must-know.aspxThink about everyone involved in any specific business activity or project. Easy? Of course. But what gets more challenging is all the 'outsiders' who may be impacted by the activity and who might have an interest. This is why stakeholder management is so important.mphcoach@yahoo.co.uk (Martin Haworth)Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:32:58 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6270-are-you-working-smart-or-dangerously-hard.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6270-are-you-working-smart-or-dangerously-hard.aspxThere has been increasing evidence that leaders are working longer and longer hours, thereby putting health and family relationships at risk.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Mon, 16 Jul 2007 05:51:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6818-ten-ways-to-start-taking-control.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6818-ten-ways-to-start-taking-control.aspx"Who's the Boss?" 10 ways to start taking control..1richguide@gmail.com (James Yee)Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:49:14 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6824-secrets-about-coaching.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6824-secrets-about-coaching.aspxThe reason why Coaching is the Way to Go in Team Management.1richguide@gmail.com (James Yee)Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:36:37 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6715-speakers--you-ll-be-remembered-by-what-you-do-not-by-what-you-say.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6715-speakers--you-ll-be-remembered-by-what-you-do-not-by-what-you-say.aspxEvery successful meeting is a complex web of interlocking activities. Going over your time by a few minutes may seem like a small matter to you - but it could simply be the first in a string of dominos that result in a meeting agenda gone bad.articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:24:58 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6504-orchestrating-your-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6504-orchestrating-your-leadership.aspxAre you a leader in training? Orchestrating your leadership can help to hone your leadership skills. Here's Howharrisonarticles@yahoo.com (Craig Harrison)Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:07:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6386-courage-and-determination-and-mutual-consultation.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6386-courage-and-determination-and-mutual-consultation.aspxCourage and determination are qualities which every leader must embrace, acquire, and possess.dradalat@gmail.com (Dr Adalat Khan)Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:00:10 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6387-morality-and-piety-for-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6387-morality-and-piety-for-leaders.aspxIn numerous verses of the Holy Quran including the above, morality and piety are greatly emphasized not only upon as virtues of leaders but all believers.dradalat@gmail.com (Dr Adalat Khan)Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:51:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6385-islamic-leadership-principles-a-model-of-success-for-everyone-at-all-times-part-2.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6385-islamic-leadership-principles-a-model-of-success-for-everyone-at-all-times-part-2.aspxLeadership is a great quality and every great organizational success besides other factors owes its credit to the leader who led it to glory.dradalat@gmail.com (Dr Adalat Khan)Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:31:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6388-patience-and-endurance.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6388-patience-and-endurance.aspxPatience (Sabr) and endurance is yet another hallmark of great leadership. God the Mighty Wise himself has praised this quality in many verses of the Holy Quran.dradalat@gmail.com (Dr Adalat Khan)Fri, 06 Jul 2007 01:53:37 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6261-successful-leaders-take-decisive-action-to-maintain-standards-of-behaviour.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6261-successful-leaders-take-decisive-action-to-maintain-standards-of-behaviour.aspxIntegrity, honesty and decisive action marks out the truly successful leaders. Their followers have no problem equating ethics and discipline and neither should we.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:33:15 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6268-the-most-successful-leaders-are-great-influencers.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6268-the-most-successful-leaders-are-great-influencers.aspxQuestion: What is the number one need for success in business today? Answer: To persuade others of your value and the value of your ideas. jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:18:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6252-lessons-in-leadership-from-ernest-shackleton.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6252-lessons-in-leadership-from-ernest-shackleton.aspxSir Ernest Shackleton has been called “the greatest leader that ever came on God's earth bar none” for saving the lives of twenty-seven men stranded with him on an Antarctic ice floe for almost two years. So what lessons can we learn from his style of leadership?jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:23:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6259-leadership--some-thoughts-about-greatness.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6259-leadership--some-thoughts-about-greatness.aspxShakespeare was good about leadership, as about most other things. The spoof letter which caused poor Malvolio to make such a fool of himself contains words that say a lot about the subject. “Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them”.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:05:26 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6260-what-is-successful-leadership-really-about.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6260-what-is-successful-leadership-really-about.aspxLeadership and motivational abilities are very closely related, as strong leadership will motivate and strong motivation shows good leadership.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:19:08 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6208-network-marketing-success-8-tips-for-effective-downline-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6208-network-marketing-success-8-tips-for-effective-downline-leadership.aspxLeading a downline is a challenging part of any MLM or network marketing business. But effective leadership is a vital part of helping your downline to produce at top levels. Here are eight success strategies for effective MLM leadership.author@bestselfhelp.com (Jamie Jefferson)Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:50:28 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6257-the-nature-of-successful-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6257-the-nature-of-successful-leadership.aspxPeople have been debating the nature of leadership for as long as records have been kept - certainly as far back as Homer and his peers. The topic continues to fascinate and enthral us today, but the way in which we assess leadership roles is changing.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:29:02 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6256-one-of-the-secrets-of-success--engineering-team-spirit.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6256-one-of-the-secrets-of-success--engineering-team-spirit.aspxA very good friend and ex-client of mine runs a highly successful information technology service in the South of England and his private-sector customers include many Times Top 100 companies.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:28:00 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6258-skills-you-must-cultivate-if-you-wish-to-become-an-effective-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6258-skills-you-must-cultivate-if-you-wish-to-become-an-effective-leader.aspxNo one has all the skills of management or leadership to the same degree, any more than they have the personality traits to the same degree. However, it is much easier to learn or acquire skills than it is to develop new personality traits.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:27:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6255-moving-the-focus-away-from-the-leaders-to-the-followers.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6255-moving-the-focus-away-from-the-leaders-to-the-followers.aspxSome researchers prefer to move the focus away from the leader altogether and to examine instead what makes others prepared to follow these individuals.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:25:37 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6254-what-leadership-was-and-what-it-has-become.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6254-what-leadership-was-and-what-it-has-become.aspxIn the macho era, support was for failures, but now there is a growing realisation that leaders are human after all, and that leadership is as much a human art as a rational science. Today's leaders don't follow rigid role models but prefer to nurture their own leadership style.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:24:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6269-the-essential-art-of-delegation.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6269-the-essential-art-of-delegation.aspxDelegation involves transferring to others the right and duty to perform certain tasks to certain standards. It is successful when subordinates have the personal qualities and competence to carry out the tasks.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:22:17 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6253-leadership--just-how-important-is-emotional-competence.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6253-leadership--just-how-important-is-emotional-competence.aspxOld ways of doing business no longer work: the increasingly intense competitive challenges of the world economy challenge everyone, everywhere, to adapt in order to prosper under new rules.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:21:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6065-5-simple-steps-to-the-top-of-your-compensation-plan.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6065-5-simple-steps-to-the-top-of-your-compensation-plan.aspxThese simple steps are essential to your network marketing success. Before you even begin marketing your business, get these 5 steps.oursuccessyes@yahoo.com (Yvonne Chihak)Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:17:40 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6263-self-programming-for-sucessful-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6263-self-programming-for-sucessful-leadership.aspxVeteran leaders can pass along valuable advice from their experience.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:18:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6250-left-brain-right-brain-or-something-in-between.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6250-left-brain-right-brain-or-something-in-between.aspxWe need our leaders to be organised, disciplined, analytical strategists but we also need them to be creative visionaries who are unafraid to constantly challenge paradigms. We do not need predominantly Left- Brain or predominantly Right Brained Captains -we need “something in the middle”! jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:17:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6249-leaders-who-balk-at-taking-the-journey-of-self-development-could-find-themselves-isolated.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6249-leaders-who-balk-at-taking-the-journey-of-self-development-could-find-themselves-isolated.aspxIt is not always easy to convince executives that they should submit to a scrutiny of their personalities and behaviour, but in reality, those executives who balk at taking “the journey of self development” could soon find themselves isolated and lesser leaders than many of their contemporaries.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:16:00 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6264-is-your-organisation-committed-to-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6264-is-your-organisation-committed-to-success.aspx“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change" - Charles Darwin jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:14:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6251-leadership-is-about-constantly-challenged-paradigms-but-staying-within-the-overall-strategy.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6251-leadership-is-about-constantly-challenged-paradigms-but-staying-within-the-overall-strategy.aspxBeing a manager is a challenge but it is also almost infinitely rewarding to create and maintain a team of people who deliver excellent performance and produce whatever results are targeted. It is a task that takes time, requires effort and needs a considered approach.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:15:32 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6265-the-five-main-drivers-for-improvement-within-organisations.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6265-the-five-main-drivers-for-improvement-within-organisations.aspxThe world's leading organisations continuously seek to improve their performance. There may be unlimited potential for achieving accelerated improvement but if this potential is not being realised, good change agents must line up and mobilise all the forces (or drivers) for improvement. jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:14:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6248-the-three-areas-of-action-centred-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6248-the-three-areas-of-action-centred-leadership.aspxThe question that many leaders should ask themselves is, ‘Do I use the latent skills and talents of the members of my team'. If the answer is ‘yes' then the leader is probably working in all three areas of need.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:11:53 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6266-recognising-the-different-influencing-styles.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6266-recognising-the-different-influencing-styles.aspxThe way in which you behave as a manager and the approach you take will have a marked effect on your ultimate success or failure.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:10:31 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6271-some-thoughts-on-dealing-with-interuptions-and-feeding-monkeys.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6271-some-thoughts-on-dealing-with-interuptions-and-feeding-monkeys.aspx‘Taking the monkey' often means that you are taking on a problem. Also, you are preventing others from taking the initiative and dealing with it themselves.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:09:29 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5286-it-pays-to-be-an-indirect-manager-sometimes.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5286-it-pays-to-be-an-indirect-manager-sometimes.aspxCompany policies are always written in black and white. As they say that there are always two sides of everything. Directness is a valued trait in the complex working environments. But do we really have to be direct at all times?This article dicusses some instances where indirectness is favored.dvoctysouth@yahoo.com (Felanie Ruyeras-Cristobal, MBA)Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:44:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6097-top-5-reasons-why-employees-hate-their-bosses-and-what-bosses-can-do-about-it.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6097-top-5-reasons-why-employees-hate-their-bosses-and-what-bosses-can-do-about-it.aspxEvery boss can't be loved by every employee. A good boss should understand some of more common reasons why employers hate their bosses so they can respond swiftly and effectively.adam@classesandcareers.com (Ben Welch)Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:40:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5920-the-key-to-successful-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5920-the-key-to-successful-leadership.aspxAre leaders born or made? The old adage states that leaders are in fact born. I disagree with that partially. Anyone can learn to become a leader, and be a successful one at that. That is the key, learning.kevin@ksinclair.com (Kevin Sinclair)Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:38:45 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5651-21st-century-business-women.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5651-21st-century-business-women.aspxToday more and more women are becoming successful business leaders. Whether they are a CEO for a major corporation or running their own home based business, today's businesswoman has come a long way.awilliamson@anniesinfobooks.com (Ann Williamson)Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:26:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5610-top-5-reasons-why-employees-hate-their-bosses-and-what-bosses-can-do-about-it.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5610-top-5-reasons-why-employees-hate-their-bosses-and-what-bosses-can-do-about-it.aspxEvery boss can't be loved by every employee. But that doesn't mean that every boss needs to be Michael Scott from NBC's The Office.adam@classesandcareers.com (Ben Welch)Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:04:46 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5492-become-the-alpha-male-in-a-day.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5492-become-the-alpha-male-in-a-day.aspxAdmit it: you seethe in envy whenever the top dogs in school or at work get all the money, girls and opportunities. Did you know that just by tweaking one aspect of yourself- you'll be like them? Instantly.joseph@xtrememind.com (Joseph Plazo, Ph.D)Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:35:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5101-team-focus--how-to-re-set-the-sights.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5101-team-focus--how-to-re-set-the-sights.aspxI was at a training event recently and during the opening 'set the scene' intro the senior director in the company asked the group to list all the things that were stopping them providing a good service to their customers.andrew@trainerbubble.com (Andrew Wood)Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:06:22 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4856-scrappy-street-fighter-or-gracious-queen-women-need-a-balance-of-power.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4856-scrappy-street-fighter-or-gracious-queen-women-need-a-balance-of-power.aspxWomen are often walking a tightrope in how they are perceived in leadership positions. Learning balance is a key for us as well as men, but women really need to be aware of everything they say and do.otazo@consetta.com (Dr. Karen Otazo)Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:40:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4801-success-by-example.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4801-success-by-example.aspxDo you need a mentor or a business coach? Or are you better off without either? You can learn the power of achieving success by example.barbara@micronavigator.com.au (Barbara Gabogrecan)Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:32:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5080-does-pure-chance-have-anything-to-do-with-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5080-does-pure-chance-have-anything-to-do-with-success.aspxGambling has reached epic proportions in the United States. Buying a ticket to win the lottery is a weekly activity for millions of our citizens. The chance of winning big is the driving force for gambling even though the odds of winning are millions to one in the lottery case. What role does blind omega-3@charter.net (Bob Bergeth)Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:32:31 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4891-why-create-an-annual-business-plan.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4891-why-create-an-annual-business-plan.aspxPlan for success; it is about setting a direction and working towards it. Getting your thoughts down on paper helps you to articulate your success.graeme@arcturusadvisors.com (Graeme Nichol)Wed, 30 May 2007 15:00:28 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4835-top-10-public-speaking-skills.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4835-top-10-public-speaking-skills.aspxIs there anything more terrifying than facing an audience of strangers and knowing you have to deliver an entertaining and informative speech?kevin@ksinclair.com (Kevin Sinclair)Mon, 28 May 2007 22:35:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4723-the-elephant-in-the-room.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4723-the-elephant-in-the-room.aspxThis article highlights the functional silos management lives in and the problems it can cause. Every manager comes to the table with many years of experience and study behind them. They come with a thorough understanding of their role in the company but a limited understanding of the other Cs rolesgraeme@arcturusadvisors.com (Graeme Nichol)Fri, 25 May 2007 09:15:27 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4293-learn-what-constitutes-a-great-leader-then-become-one-yourself.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4293-learn-what-constitutes-a-great-leader-then-become-one-yourself.aspxGet an overview of leadership skills so you can apply them to yourself.abbas9360@aol.com (Abbas Abedi)Wed, 23 May 2007 01:32:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4268-five-principles-to-improve-your-leadership-skills.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4268-five-principles-to-improve-your-leadership-skills.aspxThis may seem like a great spoiler; but certainly, there is no such thing as a hard and fast rule when it comes to leadership. Every organization, circumstance, and leader calls for different courses of action. abbas9360@aol.com (Abbas Abedi)Wed, 23 May 2007 01:19:20 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4363-managing-reality-learning-to-love-our-mistakes.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4363-managing-reality-learning-to-love-our-mistakes.aspxToo often I see and hear the impact of leaders not managing what lies in front of them. Rather, they manage what they would like to see or imagine is there. The consequence is usually underperformance.kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Mon, 21 May 2007 23:40:59 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4264-five-essential-principles-to-improve-your-leadership-skills.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4264-five-essential-principles-to-improve-your-leadership-skills.aspxWithout these points covered you cant be a good leader. So read this article carefully.abbas9360@aol.com (Abbas Abedi)Sun, 20 May 2007 23:52:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4362-in-my-own-image.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4362-in-my-own-image.aspxPeople of all ages in business make the mistake of seeing the whole of their world in a mirror image of their own reflection. In all cases this level of ego has more disadvantages than it has advantages. They disrupt teams or prevent teams from forming.kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Sun, 20 May 2007 23:23:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4361-not-not--not-responsible.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4361-not-not--not-responsible.aspxImplicitly and explicitly I hear every week people tell me what they are not responsible for and have no control over. Bluntly, they are usually wrong. The most common protestations of being a victim of circumstance are:kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Sun, 20 May 2007 22:43:17 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4214-leading-into-the-future.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4214-leading-into-the-future.aspxThe subject of leadership goes to the root of organized human behavior. Leadership is so integral to who we are that it's difficult to imagine human history without it. Would great cities have ever been built without it? Would nations have been forged? Indeed, could any great endeavor have been accomplished without leadership?amy@searchenginepeople.com (Amy Nutt)Sun, 20 May 2007 22:16:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4121-the-supreme-test-that-all-leaders-must-face.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4121-the-supreme-test-that-all-leaders-must-face.aspxDo you know the one supreme test that all leaders must meet? If they do not meet this test, they are finished as leaders. All new businesses and enterprises must meet this test too. No matter what leadership position you occupy, if you can meet this test, life will be good for you. You cannot buy itomega-3@charter.net (Bob Bergeth)Thu, 17 May 2007 22:22:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4052-leverage-what-you-don-t-have.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4052-leverage-what-you-don-t-have.aspxDon't think of what you don't have as a negative. You can leverage it. What you don't have can actually be a strength since it will give you a different perspective.rachelle@coachlee.com (Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD)Wed, 16 May 2007 22:19:40 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4039-leadership-motivation-magic.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4039-leadership-motivation-magic.aspxEverybody talks about motivation, but hardly anybody tells you how to do it. Here are some things you can do to get the results you want from the people who work for you. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Wed, 16 May 2007 00:30:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4033-why-faith-is-so-important-for-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4033-why-faith-is-so-important-for-success.aspxI use to conceive all kinds of ideas but had a great deal of difficulty with believing. Consequently, I was not achieving all that I desired. In short, I lacked the faith.Steve@winningthegameofbusiness.com (Stephen Kennedy)Tue, 15 May 2007 23:41:05 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3857-response-ability.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3857-response-ability.aspxTaking ownership of your problems is the beginning of creative solutions.thegideon@yahoo.com (Alfred Ocon)Thu, 10 May 2007 20:23:43 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3910-employee-motivation-don-imus-and-team-building-five-secrets-of-motivated-teams.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3910-employee-motivation-don-imus-and-team-building-five-secrets-of-motivated-teams.aspxThere are tidbits of leadership and motivational wisdom to be learned from the firing of Don Imus.articles@thesykesgrp.com (Ed Sykes)Wed, 09 May 2007 20:11:13 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3905-executive-development-get-to-the-heart-of-what-really-matters--drive-results-through-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3905-executive-development-get-to-the-heart-of-what-really-matters--drive-results-through-leadership.aspxNo matter what executive development approach you pursue, you must keep it simple, focused and relevant. And remember, ultimately executives are responsible for getting results. Any training and development activities should be directly linked to those results.lantzarticles@yahoo.com (Gayle Lantz)Wed, 09 May 2007 19:57:30 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3750-don-t-shoot-the-messenger.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3750-don-t-shoot-the-messenger.aspxShooting the messenger is a great way to ensure you are totally out of touch with the conditions, perceptions, attitudes, problems and challenges that are present in your department organization as a whole.tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Mon, 07 May 2007 20:41:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3672-action-centred-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3672-action-centred-leadership.aspxThere are a number of different approaches to leadership. The first is the qualities approach, have been thought to be relevant to effectiveness as a leader. The second approach is the situational approach, according to which person with the most knowledge takes charge.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Wed, 02 May 2007 20:20:42 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3649-think--don-t-react.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3649-think--don-t-react.aspxSuccessful people have a deep understanding of their own minds. They're aware of their needs, their strengths and weaknesses, and their emotions. They're honest with themselves and resultantly, with their customers and their team.alan@themotivationdoctor.com (Alan Fairweather)Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:17:33 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3378-making-active-choices--the-key-to-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3378-making-active-choices--the-key-to-success.aspx“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Benjamin Franklin said this originally. Sometimes we are aware that the results are not what we want. The first step to making a change is to become aware of what we are doing.asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:50:52 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3225-be-the-leader-that-others-want-to-follow.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3225-be-the-leader-that-others-want-to-follow.aspxLeadership is the inspirational, motivational side of management. However, some people can be great leaders, but ineffective managers. Likewise a good manager may not be an effective leader. A leader inspires and motivates people to do things.articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:09:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3141-overcoming-rejection-5-secrets-for-turning-failure-into-success-in-6-months-guaranteed.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3141-overcoming-rejection-5-secrets-for-turning-failure-into-success-in-6-months-guaranteed.aspxThe word ‘no' doesn't have to debilitate you. In fact, it can empower you to achieve a whole new level of greatness you never dreamed possible. You might think this is just a sales strategy. It is a sales strategy. But, it's a life philosophy too.rfentonarticles@gmail.com (Richard Fenton)Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:40:33 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3081-ten-tips-to-help-you-in-your-pursuit-of-happiness.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3081-ten-tips-to-help-you-in-your-pursuit-of-happiness.aspxWhat makes you happy? A leader must show his team a positive and optimistic outlook in good and bad times. Each of us is responsible for our own happiness. Here is a list of ten tips to help you to stay happy and positive.asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:29:02 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2997-why-coaching-is-the-way-to-go-in-team-management.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2997-why-coaching-is-the-way-to-go-in-team-management.aspxCoaching is no longer reserved to sports teams. It is now one of the key concepts in leadership and management. So why is coaching popular? Coaching levels the playing field.articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:45:30 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2926-focus-beyond-success.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2926-focus-beyond-success.aspxEverybody wants to be successful. Of course it could be argued that some people obviously want to fail in life - but that means that they want to be successful in failing. And so when they eventually DO fail, they succeeded in achieving their life's main goal. And that's a level of success that fewjim.owens@promotepm.com (Jim Owens PMP)Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:23:49 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2892-are-you-a-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2892-are-you-a-leader.aspxWhat is the one characteristic that all successful people have in common?bonnieram1962@yahoo.com (Bonnie Ramsey)Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:20:04 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2863-are-you-doing-the-right-thing-or-the-comfortable-thing.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2863-are-you-doing-the-right-thing-or-the-comfortable-thing.aspxYou may not win any popularity contests but having the courage to do the right thing will win respect and make you a more able leader.larry@larrygaller.com (Larry Galler)Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:40:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2718-what-s-in-your-success-toolbox.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2718-what-s-in-your-success-toolbox.aspxThere are many traits and attitudes required for enduring and satisfying success. Ultimately your personal definition of success will become the primary factor determining whether you have achieved success or not.tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:46:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2690-who-will-rid-me-of-this-meddlesome-priest.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2690-who-will-rid-me-of-this-meddlesome-priest.aspxSometimes history seems to be affected not so much by what leaders order done, but by how their words are interpreted. It's hard for me to believe that some things that happen without the direct participation of management weren't brought about indirectly.don@xtramoney4me.net (Donovan Baldwin)Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:16:19 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2599-how-can-i-pick-the-right-leadership-training-program.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2599-how-can-i-pick-the-right-leadership-training-program.aspxWell chosen leadership programs will help you become the leader you want to be. Great programs help you learn the skills you need to develop and then apply those on the job. Here's how to decide which programs are best for you. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:29:36 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2596-don-t-forget-the-attaboy-.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2596-don-t-forget-the-attaboy-.aspxA "pat on the back," a compliment, or a praising will reinforce and reward good efforts and builds pride in accomplishment. It's a wonder more business leaders don't do more to show appreciation.larry@larrygaller.com (Larry Galler)Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:26:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2577-success-delusion.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2577-success-delusion.aspxPeople will do something—including changing their behavior—only if it can be demonstrated that doing so is in their own best interests as defined by their own values.MarshallArticles@yahoo.com (Marshall Goldsmith)Mon, 12 Mar 2007 02:16:05 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2549-leaders-establish-corporate-culture.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2549-leaders-establish-corporate-culture.aspxWhat can you learn about corporate culture by studying the mudslinging, viscious war of words between Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell?articles@edhorrell.com (Ed Horrell)Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:15:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2563-the-changing-face-of-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2563-the-changing-face-of-leadership.aspxLeadership was once about hard skills such as planning, finance and business analysis. When command and control ruled the corporate world, the leaders were heroic rationalists who moved people around like pawns and fought like stags. When they spoke, the company employees jumped.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:02:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2474-leadership-training-how-to-lead-your-team-successfully-by-getting-bad-at-what-you-do.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2474-leadership-training-how-to-lead-your-team-successfully-by-getting-bad-at-what-you-do.aspxIf you are the best in your company at the work you supervise; let yourself get bad at it. If you are in charge of a team, your goal is to help them get better at what they do, not to do it better than them.wadamchik@yahoo.com (Wally Adamchik)Sun, 04 Mar 2007 23:02:48 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2411-leadership-lessons-from-the-us-marines.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2411-leadership-lessons-from-the-us-marines.aspxI put off college to join the Marines and learned leadership lessons no college could teach. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:32:27 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2405-when-not-to-apologize-lessons-for-today-s-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2405-when-not-to-apologize-lessons-for-today-s-leaders.aspxThere is a rule for leaders here. Quickly acknowledge errors if you find them to be errors, and be willing to change your mind if you gain new information. But Do Not apologize if you did nothing wrong. abe@mindspring.com (Gene Griessman)Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:26:42 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2404-penny-wise-lessons-for-today-s-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2404-penny-wise-lessons-for-today-s-leaders.aspxYou can be too frugal and actually waste money by making purchases for products and services that can't do the job. Basic principles to follow in determining how much to pay.abe@mindspring.com (Gene Griessman)Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:17:47 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2402-know-when-to-cut-your-losses.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2402-know-when-to-cut-your-losses.aspxOften it's a great waste of time and resources to be persistent—if the idea you're pursuing is a bad one. Seven questions to ask in order to know when to quit, and when not to quit. abe@mindspring.com (Gene Griessman)Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:55:54 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2401-know-how-to-complain-lessons-for-today-s-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2401-know-how-to-complain-lessons-for-today-s-leaders.aspxComplainers don't always deserve a bad name. Often they have made the world better. A skillfully executed, well-timed complaint can do wonders for the one who speaks and often for the one who listensabe@mindspring.com (Gene Griessman)Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:51:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2322-leadership-skills-development--corporate-team-building.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2322-leadership-skills-development--corporate-team-building.aspxThe knowledgeable manager can sometimes be perceived to be intellectually arrogant. This perception must be managed effectively so that the insights and experience of others are not overlooked or discounted.lloydcalmenson@bigpond.com (Peter McLean)Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:37:01 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2178-when-was-the-last-time-you-just-walked-around-your-organization.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2178-when-was-the-last-time-you-just-walked-around-your-organization.aspxYou can't manage your organization from behind your desk. You can only coach, train, inspect, lead and direct when you are in the presence of your employees.tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:46:59 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2123-a-secret-no-one-tells-new-managers.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2123-a-secret-no-one-tells-new-managers.aspxThere are lots of differences between being an individual contributor and being a boss. But there's one important difference that no one talks about. That's why it often causes new managers to fail. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Thu, 08 Feb 2007 23:03:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2098-self-management-for-the-new-manager.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2098-self-management-for-the-new-manager.aspxThe new manager's role is challenging. Suddenly, you have moved from being a technical or professional expert where you knew most of the answers and how to really problem-solve, to being an “expert” people manager. Well, that's what's expected.learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:49:46 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2094-can-you-handle-a-few-tough-questions.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2094-can-you-handle-a-few-tough-questions.aspxIf I could ask you ten questions, the correct answers to which would ensure your growth, increased sales, and profits this year would you take the time to ask them of yourself?tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:15:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2070-tips-on-leading-a-team.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2070-tips-on-leading-a-team.aspxPower and influence in a team: learn the basics of working within a team and how to lead permanent and temporary teams.westsus@gmail.com (Susan West)Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:14:19 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2063-why-leadership-matters-in-professional-practices.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2063-why-leadership-matters-in-professional-practices.aspxHow many of the people who run professional firms have achieved their positions as a result of planned career development? Or through assessment centres, or their ability as leaders and managers?gy@solutions4training.com (Graham Yemm)Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:59:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2052-10-ideas-for-building-your-leadership-bench-strength--improving-company-performance.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2052-10-ideas-for-building-your-leadership-bench-strength--improving-company-performance.aspxWhen it comes to leadership bench strength, some company benches are dangerously light. These companies, from large corporations to small and mid-sized businesses, lack the talent needed to sustain or grow the business beyond its current level.lantzarticles@yahoo.com (Gayle Lantz)Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:30:58 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1997-art-of-listening-and-leadership--bill-clinton-shows-the-way.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1997-art-of-listening-and-leadership--bill-clinton-shows-the-way.aspxOn the Art Of Listening and Leadership - “Something I have been trying to learn for the last 25 years”. I want to share with you the lesson and the leadership by example that Bill Clinton taught us all in the conference on the art of listening.osama@elkadiconsulting.com (Osama El-Kadi)Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:41:00 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2012-steel-trap-memory-for-speeches.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2012-steel-trap-memory-for-speeches.aspxI bet you wet your pants before giving a speech. Now... kiss that problem good bye.joseph@xtrememind.com (Joseph Plazo, Ph.D)Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:29:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2004-the-3-leadership-building-style.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2004-the-3-leadership-building-style.aspxWe often miss the point when we hear the adage ‘Nothing is free.' We attribute it with money most of the time. Now that's sad because this would imply that all things have a monetary price.thegideon@yahoo.com (Alfred Ocon)Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:12:40 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2009-show-off-a-killer-sense-of-humor.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2009-show-off-a-killer-sense-of-humor.aspxIt's the the final solution to all of life's toughest problems. Guess what?joseph@xtrememind.com (Joseph Plazo, Ph.D)Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:48:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2007-you-are-a-shining-star.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2007-you-are-a-shining-star.aspxWant rapid credibility? The kind that opens all doors?joseph@xtrememind.com (Joseph Plazo, Ph.D)Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:23:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1994-the-abc-of-delegation.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1994-the-abc-of-delegation.aspxHave you, as a leader, been disappointed on the result of your team? Do you wonder why the team seems to miss the target? Why do you think the team delivers less although they have the talents and skills to accomplish them?thegideon@yahoo.com (Alfred Ocon)Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:27:27 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1998-organizational-change-6-things-you-must-do-to-become-an-effective-leader-in-the-midst-of-change.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1998-organizational-change-6-things-you-must-do-to-become-an-effective-leader-in-the-midst-of-change.aspxAll progress is the result of change. But not all change is progress. Some changes don't make any sense. In fact, some leadership behaviors actually create more stress for yourself and your coworkers.drzimmermanarticles@yahoo.com (Dr. Alan Zimmerman)Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:43:10 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1951-eight-leadership-myths.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1951-eight-leadership-myths.aspxIt is unfortunate that many managers today fail to understand the role that leadership plays in the execution of their roles and responsibilities. Over the years I have read over 300 definitions of leadership. And yet, many managers fail to grasp the importance of this critical attitude.tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:31:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1911-so-now-you-re-the-boss.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1911-so-now-you-re-the-boss.aspxWhen you get promoted from individual contributor to boss, lots of things change in your life. Some are good and some are bad. Understanding the changes can help you become an effective boss sooner and set you on the road to becoming a great one. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:37:27 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1882-characteristics-of-a-true-sales-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1882-characteristics-of-a-true-sales-leader.aspxSadly, most superior sales performers, when promoted to leadership positions, are unable to truly lead. They have trouble analyzing and teaching their personal sales processes in such a way that their sales teams can properly digest.jeff@convertmoresales.com (Jeff Hardesty)Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:59:40 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1850-leading-from-the-top--through-vision-and-values.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1850-leading-from-the-top--through-vision-and-values.aspxI believe that if there is no vision, there is no direction. If there is no direction there is no purpose. If there is no direction - why should people follow you? The role of the boss is to provide this vision, where you are going, and the mission, gy@solutions4training.com (Graham Yemm)Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:03:32 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1812-leadership-take-away-their-excuses.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1812-leadership-take-away-their-excuses.aspxIf you're responsible for the performance of a group, you'll hear all kinds of excuses for why things aren't getting done right. One of your jobs is to take away those excuses. Here's how. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:57:21 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1803-want-to-be-a-leader-take-accountability-now.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1803-want-to-be-a-leader-take-accountability-now.aspxLeadership is ordinary people doing things which other ordinary people follow. One of the characteristics that most people will readily follow is the taking of accountability. I do not mean the sham accountability taken by uttering the words, “I'm ackevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:41:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1789-recognizing-leadership-potential.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1789-recognizing-leadership-potential.aspxOrganizations are always in need of good leaders, and some companies have programs to develop these traits and abilities in their up-and-coming employees. How do you know whether someone is capable of leading or learning to lead?lbellomy1@gmail.com (Laura Bellomy)Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:33:34 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1797-leadership--do-you-use-or-abuse-power.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1797-leadership--do-you-use-or-abuse-power.aspxThe dictionary defines power as “control and influence exercised over others”. With positions of management, and leadership, comes power and it seems to sit more comfortably with some than others.gy@solutions4training.com (Graham Yemm)Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:13:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1777-accountability-and-the-art-of-plausible-deniability.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1777-accountability-and-the-art-of-plausible-deniability.aspxPlausible deniability is a disease which strikes against accountability. We all have done it from time to time. Governments are expert at it. There are techniques however, which we can use to detect and then reject plauisble deniability.kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:07:13 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1757-leaders-and-managers-the-power-of-the-5wh-formula.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1757-leaders-and-managers-the-power-of-the-5wh-formula.aspxA good leader knows how to ask good questions. In fact, knowing how to ask good questions is a key to success. This article will teach you how to analyze any issue and get the answers you need for effective decision making, saving you time and money.smart67@verizon.net (Jim Hart)Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:17:28 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1746-as-a-manager-are-you-consistent-in-the-treatment-of-your-employees.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1746-as-a-manager-are-you-consistent-in-the-treatment-of-your-employees.aspxOne of the key ingredients of good managers is the ability to maintain consistency in all of their roles and activities. Some of these include how they...tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:37:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1730-the-art-of-negotiations-in-about-5-minutes.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1730-the-art-of-negotiations-in-about-5-minutes.aspxThis super fast crash course on negotiations lays out ten super brief elements of negotiating with ten super fast explanations. You don't need to read a bunch of dribble, get it hard and fast right here!smart67@verizon.net (Jim Hart)Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:30:18 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1716-where-have-all-the-honest-managers-gone.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1716-where-have-all-the-honest-managers-gone.aspxIs honesty missing from management today? Does honesty have any impact on morale, productivity, employee turnover? Find out the latest research results and how a manager can apply these results on a day to day basis.learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Sun, 07 Jan 2007 22:35:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1714-think-clearly-act-decisively.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1714-think-clearly-act-decisively.aspxBreaks like Christmas/New Year, Diwali, Chinese New Year and other communally observed holiday periods are a great time for reflection. It is a good time to reflect, not only on our approach to work, but our approach to our life. To make the reflekevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:24:41 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1681-7-characteristics-of-leaders.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1681-7-characteristics-of-leaders.aspxThere are seven (7) primary characteristics of leaders and these personal qualities can be found in almost every successful person... smart67@verizon.net (Jim Hart)Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:35:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1619-stop-pointing-at-me-which-way-do-you-point-your-accountability-finger.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1619-stop-pointing-at-me-which-way-do-you-point-your-accountability-finger.aspxThere are two kinds of people when it comes to accountability. •Those who point their index fingers outward •Those who point their index fingers inwardjeff@convertmoresales.com (Jeff Hardesty)Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:08:07 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1613-leadership-motivation-and-emotional-contagion.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1613-leadership-motivation-and-emotional-contagion.aspxIs your leadership style one of motivation? Your employees are watching you closely to see if you're walking the walk as well as talking the talk. How do you ensure that what they're "catching" from you is motivational and inspirational?lbellomy1@gmail.com (Laura Bellomy)Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:23:56 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1595-the-leadership-challenges-in-family-businesses.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1595-the-leadership-challenges-in-family-businesses.aspxDirecting / leading an organisation is different from managing one.gy@solutions4training.com (Graham Yemm)Sun, 17 Dec 2006 18:36:00 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-405-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-405-leadership.aspxLeadership is the ability to get other people to do that which they would rather not, without hesitation.awengbasco@gmail.com (Aweng Moral-Basco)Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:17:55 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1556-the-secrets-of-inspirational-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1556-the-secrets-of-inspirational-leadership.aspxThe best leaders promote a culture where their people value themselves, each other, the company and the customers. Everyone understands how their work makes a difference. This helps to build a commitment to higher standards where everybody is always jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:24:14 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1555-leadership-versus-management.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1555-leadership-versus-management.aspxYou can buy someone's physical presence, but you cannot buy loyalty, enthusiasm or devotion. These you must earn. Successful organisations have leaders who focus on the future rather than cling to the past. Leaders bring out the best in people. They jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:14:02 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1554-the-essential-qualities-of-leadership.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1554-the-essential-qualities-of-leadership.aspxAlthough there are many qualities necessary to be a leader in a specific situation, these qualities should be common to all.jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:05:04 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1552-how-can-you-tell-if-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-a-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1552-how-can-you-tell-if-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-a-leader.aspxWhen does a manager become a “leader”? How do you find out if you are one? This article suggests a strategy for managers who are serious about becoming effective leaders.learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:35:12 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1490-is-there-an-increasing-need-for-leadership-or-is-it-all-just-hype-5-pointers-for-sharing-the-role.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1490-is-there-an-increasing-need-for-leadership-or-is-it-all-just-hype-5-pointers-for-sharing-the-role.aspxWhat does leadership mean today? Should it be left to those who have the formal responsibility for leading, or is there a role for everyone? This article suggests some practical ways in which leadership can be developed and implemented on a day to learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:51:05 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1530-why-most-leadership-training-is-a-waste-of-money-and-what-you-can-do-about-it.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1530-why-most-leadership-training-is-a-waste-of-money-and-what-you-can-do-about-it.aspxCompanies waste millions on leadership programs that train the wrong people using the wrong methods and then don't check to see if anyone actually learned anything. It doesn't have to be that way. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:03:46 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1454-leadership--do-we-know-what-it-is--4-pointers-to-start-you-on-the-road-to-becoming-a-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1454-leadership--do-we-know-what-it-is--4-pointers-to-start-you-on-the-road-to-becoming-a-leader.aspxIt might be reasonable to assume that leadership can be developed. However, there has been and still is, considerable debate on the issue. Even the experts are divided. This article shows how everyone, irrespective of their position, can develop leadlearn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Sun, 26 Nov 2006 20:40:06 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1415-are-leaders-born-or-made.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1415-are-leaders-born-or-made.aspxAre leaders born or made? After centuries of debate and decades of research we know the answer. Leaders are sort of born and always made. Here's what you need to know to select and develop quality leadership bench strength. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:04:38 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1245-how-to-create-instant-rapport-with-anyone.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1245-how-to-create-instant-rapport-with-anyone.aspxOne of the keys to building a great team is the ablity to create instant rapport with anyone. This article will show you how.dkaus@sbcglobal.net (Danek Kaus)Sun, 05 Nov 2006 19:12:57 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1243-what-great-supervisors-do-differently.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1243-what-great-supervisors-do-differently.aspxGreat supervisors get great results because they do certain, specific things. Once you know what they do, you can do the same things and get the same results. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:16:22 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1242-what-is-a-leader.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1242-what-is-a-leader.aspxLeaders are not people who have authority over others. Leaders are not people who subscribe to the tens or hundreds of leadership models as their modus operandi of working. Leaders are not a select group of people with traits handed down through herekevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:10:25 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1231-overcome-your-fear-of-public-speaking.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1231-overcome-your-fear-of-public-speaking.aspxThe ability to speak to groups is an essential leadership skill. Are you among the millions who say they are terrified of public speaking? This article will give you some suggestions for conquering that fear.judy@engagethepower.com (Judith Pearson)Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:06:40 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1230-delegating--don-t-be-a-chicken.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1230-delegating--don-t-be-a-chicken.aspxDelegating is a skill managers can learn. This article teaches you how to do it in a way that saves you time and develops your staff.judy@engagethepower.com (Judith Pearson)Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:54:30 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1160--huff-and-puff--proof-yourself--build-your-career-on-relationship-bedrock.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1160--huff-and-puff--proof-yourself--build-your-career-on-relationship-bedrock.aspxOne of my favorite children's stories is the Three Little Pigs. In the story, the big bad wolf gets two easy meals by blowing down the pig's houses made of straw and sticks. When he gets to the third pig's house made of brick, though, he hyperventotazo@consetta.com (Dr. Karen Otazo)Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:49:11 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1049-thoughts-on-work-and-world-soccer.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1049-thoughts-on-work-and-world-soccer.aspxAn American colleague of mine in Hamburg Germany noticed that something had changed in the German soccer team. The Germans had been playing a very defensive and often boring game as have other European teams..otazo@consetta.com (Dr. Karen Otazo)Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:21:14 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1043-10-tips-for-becoming-a-great-boss.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1043-10-tips-for-becoming-a-great-boss.aspxThe boss is the most important influence on team productivity and morale. Here are ten tips to help you become a great one, plus a couple of bonus tips. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:37:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1071-you-are-the-supreme-authority.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1071-you-are-the-supreme-authority.aspxFeeling low because now on one seems to notice? To hell with them. You are your own supreme authority.joseph@xtrememind.com (Joseph Plazo, Ph.D)Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:28:05 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1050-what-s-slipping-under-your-radar.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1050-what-s-slipping-under-your-radar.aspxBen, a high-level leader in a multi-national firm, recently confessed that he felt like a bad father. That weekend he had messed up his Saturday daddy duties. When he took his son to soccer practice, Ben stayed for a while to support him. In the procotazo@consetta.com (Dr. Karen Otazo)Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:35:32 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1047-recognizing-whom-to-trust-keeps-you-from-getting-burned.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1047-recognizing-whom-to-trust-keeps-you-from-getting-burned.aspxWhen you start a new job, as with any new relationship, there is a period of trust building. Your colleagues need to develop trust in you, as you do in them, if your working relationships are to be effective.otazo@consetta.com (Dr. Karen Otazo)Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:55:23 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1033-chinese-leadership-what-s-the-same-and-what-has-changed.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1033-chinese-leadership-what-s-the-same-and-what-has-changed.aspxAfter sixteen days in China, I left with two powerful reminders of my time there: a bad case of the flu and a new understanding of Chinese leadership styles. Twenty years ago, I lived in China and I've gone back regularly since then.otazo@consetta.com (Dr. Karen Otazo)Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:26:32 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1040-thoughts-on-empowerment.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1040-thoughts-on-empowerment.aspxEmpowerment is an overused term and underused practice. This short article gives you ideas for putting empowerment into practice.rick@beyondresistance.com (rick maurer)Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:13:38 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1046-peers-and-power-are-a-potent-mix.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1046-peers-and-power-are-a-potent-mix.aspxHave you ever walked into a high school locker room or a martial arts class? The smell that hits you is that of competition and sweat. In meeting rooms in organizations around the world, the dynamics, if not the aroma, are similar...otazo@consetta.com (Dr. Karen Otazo)Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:05:51 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1044-hitting-the-ground-running-can-get-you-into-trouble.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1044-hitting-the-ground-running-can-get-you-into-trouble.aspxIt's common when starting a new job to be told that you need to "hit the ground running." Experienced people who appear in the job market after their companies have downsized often hear this.otazo@consetta.com (Dr. Karen Otazo)Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:50:08 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-970-10-tips-on-learning-to-lead.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-970-10-tips-on-learning-to-lead.aspxLearning to lead well is your responsibility. Here are ten tips to help you do a better job. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:41:24 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-920-leadership-its-a-matter-of-trust.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-920-leadership-its-a-matter-of-trust.aspxLeaders of organisations who do not engender respect and give respect will find leadership a very lonely place. kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:55:50 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-648-delegation-or-abdication.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-648-delegation-or-abdication.aspx"Empowerment" of employees, where they are given the competency, data, tools and authority to do their job independent of supervision is a good thing in most organisations. But "empowering" people or delegating borders on abdication too often (from mkevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:30:39 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-562-when-the-cat-s-away--getting-better-frontline-decisions-without-you.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-562-when-the-cat-s-away--getting-better-frontline-decisions-without-you.aspxAs a manager, you may assume that the guidance you give to your employees while you're on-site, will translate into them making better decisions when you're away. Unfortunately, the reverse may be true...jeff@jeffmowatt.com (Jeff Mowatt)Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:57:30 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-579-when-you-re-the-top-dog--three-keys-to-leading-like-a-professional.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-579-when-you-re-the-top-dog--three-keys-to-leading-like-a-professional.aspxOutlines 3 keys to leading others which amateur leaders often overlook. jeff@jeffmowatt.com (Jeff Mowatt)Tue, 05 Sep 2006 18:45:03 GMThttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-517-are-you-positive-or-negative--does-your-behaviour-impact-those-around-you-and-can-you-change-it.aspxhttp://leadership.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-517-are-you-positive-or-negative--does-your-behaviour-impact-those-around-you-and-can-you-change-it.aspxEver wondered why some people seem to be so much more positive than others? Or perhaps, why when you are trying to get someone to do something for you, it has the opposite effect? It may have something to do with your “locus of control”.learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Sun, 03 Sep 2006 18:44:56 GMT