Relationships
The ability to build and leverage a network of relationships is the best predictor of leadership success, according to a recent article in Fast Company. Relationship building is one of those skills that isn’t taught in schools or part of training people receive when they become managers.
Many of you were tapped for leadership positions because of your strong individual skills and knowledge. Making the transition from individual contributor to group leader begins with helping others achieve their goals. There needs to be a shift in thinking. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Tip 1: Clarity. … Continue reading
Commitment
Following is a blog from last October. A few things have happened lately that sent me looking for these thoughts. I hope you'll enjoy them again.
I’ve long believed the universe sends messages to each one of us everyday. Lots of times we don’t notice them or believe they are messages. Sometimes they are too strong to ignore – because they keep repeating themselves. During the last three days I’ve gotten the same message three times, in different forms. I was wondering why I was getting increasingly annoyed until I linked all three together. They were examples of commitment –… Continue reading
New People
There are people you haven’t met or don’t know very well almost everywhere you go. Reaching out and meeting new people can be a rich experience. There are new ideas and experiences that you may not have thought possible. What seems exotic or special to you may be common place to someone else. Here are some tips on meeting new people:
Tip 1: Set a goal. At every networking event or business meeting I would set a goal of meeting at least five new people I didn’t know or didn’t know well. I… Continue reading
Relationships
This is a post that first appeared in May of 2012. It was very popular and falls into our theme for the month – devoted to building relationship. Enjoy the repeat!
The ability to build and leverage a network of relationships is the best predictor of leadership success, according to a recent article in Fast Company. Relationship building is one of those skills that isn’t taught in schools or part of training people receive when they become managers.
Many of you were tapped for leadership positions because of your strong individual skills and knowledge. Making the… Continue reading
Build your network
You or your business may have a page on Facebook, you’re tapped into LinkedIn, active on Google+ and involved in countless other social media networks. Many people are living a myth that they are building a network and expanding their reach. Check out these thoughts to ensure social media are meeting your expectations.
Thought 1: Why? Think about what you’d like to accomplish or use each social media site for. Write down your purpose for each network you’re part of. You may use Facebook to see what friends and family are up to –… Continue reading
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