“be Better” Tips for Everyone
The Difference Between Good Leaders and Great Ones
by James R. Bailey The world tends toward continuums. We order everything from temperature (cold to hot, with tepid in the middle) to wealth (poor to comfortable to rich). Continuity along a linear line, like the inexorable laws of hydrodynamics, helps to capture and comprehend the complexities of science and society, and offers the promise…
Read MoreHow to calculate the value of a Good Manager vs Bad Manager
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” – Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States “No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or get all the credit for…
Read MoreSuccessful Change Management Involves Employees
Organizational change initiatives fail at an alarming rate The digitization spiral is driving tremendous changes in the ways businesses and other organizations operate. Many traditional organizations are beginning to accept, in theory at least, that they must either change or die. Strategically managing organizational change is critical to implementing new programs and initiatives, and ultimately,…
Read MoreTOP 12 REASONS WHY PEOPLE RESIST CHANGE
Expecting resistance to change and planning for it from the start of your change management progamme will allow you to effectively manage objections. Understanding the most common reasons people object to change gives you the opportunity to plan your change strategy to address these factors. It’s not possible to be aware of all sources of…
Read MoreHow to Hold People Accountable – Performance Management
Everybody, somebody, anybody, and nobody Does this little story sound familiar? “This is a story of four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.…
Read More8 Things To Remember When You Fail (So You Can Bounce Back Better Than Before) by: Amy Morin
Why does failure cause some people to give up on their dreams while others bounce back even better than before? It has to do with the way they think about failure. Failure can be part of the long road to success—but only if you think about it in a way that’s productive. Beating yourself up…
Read More3 Simple Phrases That Will Make You A Star At Work, Especially If You’re An Introvert by:William Arruda
In my field, one of the biggest myths is that you have to be an extrovert to build a successful personal brand. In fact, I’ve written about the ways introverts can actually have a competitive edge in branding. This is partly because managing your online presence and virtual networking have never been easier. But face-to-face…
Read MoreBe a Better Manager with These 4 Tips
How to be the effective leader your team needs Are you leading your employees to the best of your ability? Brian Tracy, speaker and top-selling author, shares four essential actions for leaders who want to bring their team to success. For motivational and effective leadership, a leader must: 1. Keep people in the know. Your…
Read More15 Traits of a Terrible Leader
What all managers and CEOs should fix, stat (or risk having a bad reputation and a toxic work environment) January 13, 2015 We all know you. Our hearts beat fast and our palms get sweaty when we hear your chair squeak and your door creak open. Because we know the next thing we’ll hear is…
Read More10 Ways Successful People Stay Calm
The ability to remain calm under pressure is a massive predictor of success. In this article, originally posted on LinkedIn Pulse provide 10 strategies you can start using today. The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. At TalentSmart, we have conducted research with more than…
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