Leadership Articles

Business » Leadership | By Mindy Hall @ Tuesday, 27th July 2010

What's a mindset? It's a way of looking at the world, at a situation, or at ourselves. It's a set of assumptions that guides our actions. For example, a mindset in the US that electricity is a relatively cheap, abundant, safe, and reliable resource leads us to reach for a light switch when we walk into a dark room. It's [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Daniel A Feerst @ Monday, 26th July 2010

There are many essential skills that every good supervisor must have. Some will assist in making the job easier, some provide safety features, some will keep the business out of trouble and some will help raise the bottom line. It is important that when a supervisor skills training program is set up that all these elements are included, [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Daniel A Feerst @ Monday, 26th July 2010

It is important that every new manager receive training. There are various types of training programs that a new manager receives. He generally is trained in the nuances of the company's products or services, how corporate reporting works, what he is responsible for and other company related topics. One of the most important aspects of a new [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Mike Theriault @ Tuesday, 13th July 2010

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is a written document agreed to by everyone sharing a computer network. It defines the intended uses of the network including unacceptable uses and the consequences for violating the agreement. Although it may be necessary to include some legal terminology in the document, make an effort to put the AUP in clear terms that everyone [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Mindy Hall @ Tuesday, 13th July 2010

There are two kinds of leadership power in organizations: positional power and personal power. The people with positional power are the ones with titles: CEO, Vice President, Director, Manager, etc. Others in the organization may not have titles, but have the charisma, relationships, and influence that draw others to them and help them get things done: they've got personal power. [more...]

Business » Leadership | By John Limbocker @ Thursday, 8th July 2010

Running a business isn't just about earning or losing profit. It isn't just about how good your machines are or about how good the employees are. All the things that the owner has to face are interrelated and one thing can't just be left out because it will affect the whole business. We all know that when a person starts [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Mindy Hall @ Monday, 5th July 2010

One of the most important yet least practiced phases of any project is reflecting on the experience and what it can teach. Especially in today's hectic business climate, by the time one project has come to an end, we are already engaged in the next. However, taking the time to reflect on lessons learned can have a significant impact on [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Art Gib @ Wednesday, 23rd June 2010

When a team comes together to achieve a goal, desire, or purpose- many different personalities are more than likely a part of that team as well. Different people or associates have different ideas and ways of executing those ideas. Even the end result of their purpose or goal might be on different levels, so how does a group of people, [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Louise Longworth @ Tuesday, 15th June 2010

In these tough times of lay-offs and intense competition, existing employees need to be kept away from losing their motivation and slithering down the chute of monotony. Industry awards are a wonderful way of bringing back that spring in their step and motivating them to work harder. These awards are given to appreciate one common attribute - hard work. Most [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Simon Johnnson @ Thursday, 27th May 2010

There are so many aspects of running a business well. There are some qualities you absolutely need to have; one of these is a good leadership instinct. If you can lead your business through ups and downs alike, it is sure to succeed. Being a good leader also determines how much you can involve yourself in your work, and whether [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Anna Stenning @ Tuesday, 25th May 2010

When some people hear the term 'team building' they cower in the shadows, afraid of what ridiculous task they will be asked to do. Not only might they think they'll be doing something silly, but they'll be doing it in front of all their colleagues too. But in this article, we're going to look at what benefits these services might [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Mindy Hall @ Tuesday, 25th May 2010

Every company has a culture: regardless of size, age, or industry. What separates leading companies from their competitors is their ability to intentionally shape culture to drive the business and create an environment where people are inspired to achieve extraordinary results. Cultures are built-and change-over time: it takes thousands of actions, both large and small, over a period of weeks, months, [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Jason Croxford @ Thursday, 20th May 2010

So you are doing your research on Leadership. I know one thing already, you want to know "Wat is leadership" or for that matter "what is leadership". You are in the right place at the right time. Before I go into detail about what leadership is and how you can obtain and build your leadership skills I first want to [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Sharon Pearson @ Thursday, 13th May 2010

Team leaders know that the age of the dictator as leader is dead and buried. Collaboration is the new leadership skill that's most desired. Coaching skills bridge management and leadership by taking into account the team member's strengths and areas for improvement. Key One: Get clear on your team member's strengths and build them into the coaching conversation - "I appreciate [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Dominic Donaldson @ Wednesday, 12th May 2010

If you're looking for an early indication of a recovery, you could do a lot worse than looking at the use of prestige chauffeur hire. For much of the last couple of years this has been pushed into the background as companies start to save money. However there are signs that it is returning. So, does this mean a return [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Mindy Hall @ Tuesday, 11th May 2010

Organizational and individual transformation is fundamentally a matter of choice: when people see a clear advantage to change, they choose, on an emotional level, to make a shift. When faced with change, it can often feel as if you are at the mercy of your environment. Learning to recognize that you have a choice in how you engage with a [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Rich Talbot @ Monday, 10th May 2010

Being a Newcastle United supporter I am happy to report that I have something in common with our former so-called 'Messiah', Kevin Keegan (no, I didn't have a perm). What connects us is that he was twice manager of my beloved club, and I was once the manager of a video rental store. Yes, we were both managers. I use this [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Rich Talbot @ Monday, 10th May 2010

No business can expect to be static and prosper for long; all need to grow and develop. Sometimes the change might be a deliberate and scheduled process - expansion or restructuring of the business; a merger or takeover; a new direction or policy; a significant personnel change perhaps. Alternatively, however, change might be gradual, a thousand small shifts [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Dominic Lin @ Wednesday, 5th May 2010

Portable shelter hangars are great when it comes to holding US Navy aircrafts. These fabric shelters protect the planes from bad weather and strong winds. Another very important that may be of use to the United States Navy is that these shelters may help to hide the air crafts from satellites and spy planes. What makes these portable shelters the [more...]

Business » Leadership | By Dominic Donaldson @ Wednesday, 28th April 2010

They call them footloose industries - those companies that operate in a virtual world and are thus free to locate wherever they choose. That, at least is the theory. However, increasingly local companies are finding it best to use those companies located closest to them. For example, if you are a company in Chelmsford looking for web design, Essex would [more...]