Leadership means stepping up to the plate, and there is no better way to show this than by volunteering. When you are asked to take on a difficult assignment, and you demonstrate your leadership in how you get it done, that’s good. It takes things to an entirely different level if you actually volunteered […]
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Now for the fourth and final of the “Four Tests of A Leader.” If you’re just joining us, here’s the start of the series. Be sure to take inventory of these four tests so that your followers will know without a shadow of a doubt why they are following you. “Why Should I Follow
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Don’t miss out on these free webinars I’m offering this month: “5 Secrets to Landing a Job You’ll Love” on Wednesday, May 18. Past comments: “Excellent presentation, lots of valuable information.” “I appreciate the supportive & encouraging thought process you presented for career search.” “The Path To Career Reinvention” on Thursday, May 26. Feedback from
Let’s get into the third of the “Four Tests of A Leader.” If you’re just joining us, here’s the first. “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading other professionals? Maybe you lead a consulting practice group, a division in your company, a sales team, or
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I’ve seen it written lately that it’s now acceptable for candidates to bring up salary during the interview. I think ‘acceptable’ is the wrong criteria. The real question should be “Is it advisable?” And my answer to that is, generally, no. Why do I say that? Think about the psychology involved.
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Last time, we covered the first of the “Four Tests of A Leader.” Now let’s tackle the second. “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading other professionals? Maybe you lead a consulting practice group, a division in your company, a sales team, or employees of
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In the next four Influential Leadership tips, we will cover the “Four Tests of A Leader.” Take inventory of these four items so that your followers will know without a shadow of a doubt why they are following you. “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading
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I encourage you to pick up Jim Collins excellent book, Good to Great. In it he presents the results of exhaustive research into what distinguishes those companies that make the transition from ordinary, to having great results sustained over decades. One of Collins’ core findings is relevant to every potential leader seeking to create
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The Secret Most of Us Miss The Sandcastle Frustration Every summer we take a family vacation to Bethany Beach, DE and stay at a beach resort called Sea Colony. We’ve been going to Bethany Beach for more than 20 years! Every Thursday, Sea Colony runs a sandcastle contest. Dozens of families participate.
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My Problem with Running I love to exercise and am an avid tennis player. In my younger years I used to run regularly to keep in shape. Not that I loved running, but running two or three miles was always a good way to keep fit and clear my head. Over the years, running
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