What Can Aluminum Teach You About Leadership Development?
Like the element, great performers are everywhere — but extracting their potential requires mining their skills and nurturing their development. Certain materials have consistently been valuable throughout history. People have valued gold and silver, literally, forever. The value of other precious metals has varied over time. Today, I am going to tell you the […]
Leadership Tip of the Month
As a leader, you must never view a problem as a distraction, but rather as a strategic enabler for continuously improving and identifying new opportunities. To effectively overcome challenges, use this four-step process: Communicate transparently, facilitating dialogue among all parties affected. Break down management silos to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and problem solving. Hire and develop […]
Leadership Tip of the Month
“Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It’s about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire teammates and customers.” — Robin S. Sharma
Leadership TIP of the Month
“Be grateful for what you have and stop complaining — it bores everybody else, does you no good, and doesn’t solve any problems.” –Zig Ziglar
Leadership Tip of the Month: Great Leaders Always Do These Things
Set worthy — and clear — objectives Gather intelligence, including market research and competitive analysis Create sound tactical plans for achieving goals Use every available asset when pursuing objectives Remain highly visible, especially when things become difficult Source: http://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/23-things-great-leaders-always-do.html
Leadership Tip of the Month Leadership Tip of the Month: Stare Down the (Ugly) Truth
“Rose-colored glasses undermine your ability to lead effectively. When things get tough, be willing to look at cold, hard truths — about yourself, your team, your products/services and your competition — no matter how uncomfortable they make you. Only by acknowledging reality can you begin to change it for the better.” –Tryon Edwards, American theologian
