There is much debate, theory and confusing jargon surrounding the issue of leadership. What is it? Who does it? How to do it well? If you are only a newly promoted team leader then there is only a few things you need to know to start leading and take control. When you first get promoted and are put in charge of the performance of a team you become a leader. But nothing inside you has changed to make you a different person ready for this role. In fact, it will […]
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Feb
2012
The Basics of Leadership
04
Dec
2011
The Heart of A Leader!
When you think of leadership what comes to mind? You can ask a hundred people and get a thousand different answers. Some of the quotes gathered here will allow you to look at the heart of a leader and provide an overview of how only true leaders lead from a place of love and admiration. “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” – Peter F. Drucker “If you don’t understand that you work for your mislabeled ‘subordinates,’ then you know nothing of leadership. You know only […]
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01
Dec
2011
Leadership DNA
What’s your definition of Leadership? In thinking about the comments I’ve received from readers on the topic of leadership I noticed an interesting paradox…while many of you vehemently disagree on the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of different leadership styles, most of you are in total agreement on the qualities and attributes possessed by great leaders regardless of style. In further pondering this dichotomy an interesting thought came to mind – If I could genetically engineer the perfect leadership gene what qualities and characteristics would constitute the architecture of leadership DNA? In today’s blog post I’ll attempt to paint the portrait of the perfect leader… […]
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11
Sep
2011
Team Building to Improve Efficiency
by yewenyi Team Building to Improve Efficiency There is no doubt about it; Team building certainly does improve efficiency in the workplace. Very often people from different cultural or ethnic backgrounds find it difficult to work together. They are under the pressures of their work and do not then have the time to find out just where the other person is coming from or what makes them tick. It’s like working with strangers all the time – people you are not quite sure you can trust and you don’t empathize […]
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23
Aug
2011
Benefits of Team Building
Benefits of Team Building The term “team building” has become a buzzword in recent years, and has many connotations. In terms of corporate development, team-building exercises are important not for the immediate experience of the activities performed by the team, but also for the group skills, communication and bonding that result. The activity be it an obstacle course or the Chocolate Challenge is merely the means to the end: a high-impact learning experience. Team-building programs provide realistic experiences that empower individuals to contribute to common goals. The success of most […]
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20
Aug
2011
Team building activity
Some cool team building images: Team building activity Image by IITA Image Library Team building participants at Library pit stop for treasure hunt during team building activity at R4D Week 2010. (file name: R4DRace00442) Team building activity Image by IITA Image Library Team representatives performing "road block" task as part of team building activity. (file name: R4DRace00137)
Read moreby srharris Leadership Training Is Important In a Management Team When a management team is provided with an efficient leader which is considered as an investment, this is a favor for the company. A good leader can motivate, influence and persuade people. He has the qualities like confidence, commitment and the ability to use the company resources efficiently. Even if companies and corporations are in hard economic times, leadership training should be their top priority and should never be taken for granted. When this leadership training is neglected it will […]
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24
Dec
2010
Leadership Quotes
Leadership quotes that provide insight and teach leadership skills. Leadership Quotes have the power to move, challenge, inspire and motivate us. Hopefully at least one of these Christian Leadership Quotes will do that for you. They can also help you to become a better leader! Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Harold R. McAlindon (also attributed to Emerson and others) Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to […]
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03
May
2010
Concept of Leadership
Leadership is the capacity to rally around a group of people to encourage them to reach their personal or professional goals. The purpose of this blog is to make available fundamental opportunities to help you develop; improve or put into practice your own leadership skills. The intention is to provide a place to reflect on your own leadership performance and to share your concept of such. Hopefully in sharing our words, our resources and both background and experience in leadership; it will enable others to understand and embrace their own […]
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