From Manager to Leader #1
Leadership skills can be developed at any stage in your career. Some people naturally possess these skills, others do not. The good news is you can practice these skills and become good at them without the title or the money that comes with the title. Acquiring these skills can also prepare you for your next promotion, they will get you noticed. Following are some shifts to make when you’re aspiring to be a leader.
Shift 1: Income to Value. A manager wants to increase his/her income, a leader wants to increase his/her value. … Continue reading
Busy, Busy, Busy
This post originally ran in July 2011. Heading into the summer I thought you might find it useful.
When you call someone do you ask if they are busy? When someone calls and asks that question, how do you answer?
Being busy, for most, is a way of life. In fact, many people can’t imagine not being busy. I’ve even heard some people argue with each other about who is busier – it’s like a badge of honor. You win the gold prize if you are busier than every one around.
I once asked a… Continue reading
New Attitude?
Following is a popular blog post that appeared last July. It should help you cultivate your new attitude!
I’ve never met someone who admits they have a bad or negative attitude. I have met many managers and supervisors who wish their employees had a more positive attitude. Attitude is a powerful tool as a manager or employee. It is something that is completely under your own control and has a profound effect on others.
It is easier to have a positive attitude if you realize that everything is good, even the bad stuff. If bad… 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
Personal Board of Directors
Most companies have a Board of Directors. Boards serve many purposes. They are overseers, ensuring the company is operating legally and ethically. They are accountability managers, seeing that the company sets goals, has a budget and is meeting the goals and budgets. They are advisors offering management expertise and guidance in all aspects of the organization. They are ambassadors, promoting the company in the market place. What if you had your own personal board of directors? Here are some steps on how to create this.
Step 1: Think about what you are… Continue reading
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