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Change Without Resistance - Seeing change as a problem In a previous article, I examined why problem solving, which is our conventional approach to change, is instrumental in creating resistance and slowing or neutralising attempts to create change. Briefly, the reasons are as follows: * The focus of problem solving is usually on the 'gap', and the present problem/s and rarely is enough emphasis placed upon creating shared clarity about the destination. * The emphasis on deficiencies tends to have a disempowering effect - 'I can see that's the problem but I'm not sure I can change'. * This in turn creates defensiveness - 'Why should I change?' because it becomes easier to knock down the change than to admit we can't. An Effective Leadership And Its Functions - Good leaders are made and not born. If you have the wish and willpower, you could become an effective leader. Good leaders develop by a never ending process of self-study, training, education and experience. This guide would help you through that process. To motivate your workers into upper levels of teamwork, there are certain things you should know, and, do. These do not come as you would expect, but are acquired by continual work and study. Good leaders are repeatedly working and are studying to develop their leadership skills; they are not resting on their laurels. Before we get started with it, let us define leadership first. Manage Them Out the Door - You are reading this because you’re in a position of leadership. You may have some people working for you who are not quite cutting it. So, you have three options: live with them, get rid them, or help them. Said differently, you can surrender and do nothing, you can “manage” them out the door, or you can lead them to success. Let’s look at each choice more closely. 1) Live with them; do nothing - The devil you know is better than the devil you don’t, or so the cliché goes. Let’s face it; Changing Careers: Which Career Path Should You Take - Consultant or Corporate Executive? - Every time the economy expands or dips, executives who are tired, bored, displaced, or in search of above-market earnings come out of the barn in droves looking for "greener pastures". They frequently assume that their experiences running a "real" company qualify them to provide insight and expertise as a consultant to other companies. Meanwhile, consultants looking for financial stability have thoughts of going corporate. Every Failure Is An Opportunity In Disguise - As much as we would all love to live an easy life with endless resources and finances, most people might admit that life would be pretty monotonous if there were no obstacles or failures. Evidence of this might be seen by watching the celebrity gossip television programs, where the rich and famous of Hollywood seem to bounce from one crisis to another, seemingly bored of living the good life. How many times have you watch such stories in the news, and thought what you would do to benefit humanity if you could have their vast resources of wealth, power and influence. How many times have you been puzzled when trying to understand their mindset? Success begotten without any hard labor or without crossing any insurmountable barrier is hardly remembered even by the most successful people. Integrity First: Living the Honor Code in Business - Integrity First. It's core value #1 of the U.S. Air Force... embraced by our leadership, taught in our training programs, and a symbol of the commitment and character of the men and women serving our country. I learned a valuable lesson about the true meaning of integrity after only serving several years in the Air Force. It wasn't on a combat mission flying an F-16. It was during a training sortie I flew as a brand new instructor pilot, and I learned it flying solo. It was a rare occasion for an instructor pilot to get to fly solo, but this was my lucky day and I was going to make the most of it. I had finished my maneuvers in the military operating area (MOA) and was performing my last touch and go's in the pattern before landing. LIFT Vs. DRAG - A Business Leader's Perspective - So, how do you get a 35,000-pound F-16 jet fighter to fly? It's no easy feat. To overcome the force of gravity, you have to create a force greater than gravity's grasp. That force is lift. Inspirational Leadership - The evident quality of a leader is to be self motivated. In the plan of an organization chart there could be ineffectiveness created by a single format that could lead to the dysfunction of the entire unit. Delayed promotions, extremely long work hours and no direct reciprocation of interest seem to be the main cause of high attrition rate. A leader is there to lead, to motivate and encourage creativity. To feel inspired by someone in office means that the individual has to be credited with a very ambitious nature and also one who believes in sharing his ideas. Can Your Managers and Supervisors Benefit From a Leadership Speaker - Can Your Managers and Supervisors Benefit From a Leadership Speaker So what type of entertainment do you have planned for your next corporate event or business gathering? A musical act? A comedian? Maybe even some type of titillating strip show? Most likely, you are going with the growing trend of having one of the many types of motivational speakers put on a presentation at your upcoming event. What Makes a Good Leader? One of the most fascinating and educational types of speakers in this genre is leadership speakers. Who and what is a a leadership speaker and what do they have to offer? They come in all types but one thing that they all have in common is that they know what it takes to be a good and effective leader. Group Discussion Tips for Freshers - GD aka Group Discussion makes some students weak in the knees. That is because everyone is looking in your face. You have to speak up and keep talking. Everyone is watching everything. Your diction, style of talking, fillers and facial expressions and body language are gauged. Leadership Training for New Managers: How to Go From Peer to Manager in 5 Easy Steps - You’ve always thought about being in charge. You always wanted to be in the position to make necessary changes and do things smarter. Now, you just got promoted to manager and have the opportunity you always wanted. Now what? Clearly, there’s no simple "new manager’s user manual for modern supervision. Find A Mentor, Be a Mentor - For the uninitiated, let us first answer the questions: Who is a mentor? Why does one need a mentor or why should one try to be one? Where can one find a mentor? Executive Leadership Skills - Leadership Quotes - Are leaders born or made? Most people would say both – part nature, part nurture. Great leaders have innate qualities of integrity, humility, fairness, vision, and determination. And they have the training and experience to lead with greatness. There are many well known exceptional leaders in all fields of endeavor. There are also some great ones who aren’t well known outside their own communities. I asked a number of such people what makes a good leader. Here are the remaining answers in the last of three articles on leadership. Todd Korahais, CEO of Keller-Williams Realty in Greenville, SC, believes, “There are great managers who devise and implement systems that people imitate, but that’s not leadership. The final definition of leadership is Legacy. If the leader never eyes, grooms, and develops his/her replacement(s), they never lead. They were simply imitated. Celebrate Like You Mean It - I was traveling around St. Patrick's Day and while I ate dinner and enjoyed some Irish music I saw a promotional T-shirt for Guinness beer announcing the holiday. The Cost Of Online Education: Funding Your Degree - Once you make the decision to return to school and pursue higher education, you are faced with a few choices. You have to find the perfect program that is the best fit for you and your career goals. But then you are left with the dilemma of how exactly do you pay for your online degree. Getting The Most Out of An Online Degree Program - Increasingly, a larger number of schools and universities are offering courses and degree programs online in order to make their programs accessible by students who would otherwise not be able to benefit from a traditional on campus educational program. The Rumor Mill Can Grind You Up - Are you familiar with the rumor mill at your business? You can kid yourself that there isn’t one, but trust me. Your employees know about it... listen to it... take part in it. Take the Next Step in Your Career With A Master of Science in Strategic Leadership Degree - Are you ready for a change in your career path? Are you looking towards taking a larger leadership role in your organization or specialty? To get anywhere in most fields today, people need to be equipped with more education and a Master of Science degree in Strategic Leadership from Mountain State University may be just what you need to launch your career to the next level. Mountain State University's online Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (M.S.S.L. Leadership 101: Leading by Serving! - Honest thoughts from employees on what their leaders can do to help them succeed! Some call it servant leadership while others speak of the inverted leadership pyramid. No matter what it is called or what it looks like, the result is the same—a relationship between you as a leader and your employees where you see your role being one where your focus is on helping your employee be successful. Today’s leaders understand that it isn’t just about them anymore; it is about those they serve. When you being to think of your employees as your customer you can then think about your relationship as being one where you serve. And what is the first step in serving? Asking your customer what they need! But when was the last time you talked with your employees about how you can help them be successful? Leadership Qualities - Characteristics of Leadership - One of the best books on leadership is Good to Great by Jim Collins. Collins researched a number of companies that were able to sustain outstanding growth over a period of 15 years while their competitors grew moderately, stayed flat, or lost money. In all cases, the CEOs of those companies were men with humility and small egos who put the organization’s needs above their own.

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