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Well, the holiday season is upon us. Before you dole out a holiday bonus or send your assistant to fetch more knick-knacks, slogan-wear, or fruit baskets, you might think about what will be more meaningful to your employees. Based on our recent research, we learned that fulfillment was in short ... Views: 1092
Being a leader of your own team is a great honor and a great responsibility. When you act alone and make your own decisions, that’s one thing; however, when you are a leader of a team, you have to encourage everyone to work hard and work as a part of your team. Even if you are a great leader by ... Views: 986
Okay, this shouldn’t come as a shock, but if you’re a company without a website you’re missing a huge chunk of potential clients. When your customers are ready to make a purchase decision, that first place they look is Google. If your site doesn’t exist, or isn’t optimized to show up in Google’s ... Views: 1236
In 1933, in the midst of the great depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said these words during his inaugural address:
I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of ... Views: 1295
Managing inventory is extremely difficult for large companies with complex and tested systems, much less a smaller company that is just getting started. You might set up a program to keep track of the hundreds of pallets that go in and out of your business every day, but you are often not the ... Views: 818
I have witnessed a number of leaders who have meaningfully transformed themselves and their leadership. In each case, the first step was the most difficult. This is because when these leaders were ready for deep transformation, it meant it was time to come face-to-face with the reality of who ... Views: 1315
It's real leaders who develop High Impact & Limitless Leadership Effectiveness themselves, and on the levels below them.
The Revolutionary Workplace - LIMITLESS LEADERSHIP
The function of leadership is to create direction, cohesion, and fiercely focused action towards a planned, and agreed, ... Views: 1963
It is now almost three years since Time Magazine announced “The Mindful Revolution” with a cover story that heralded a new age of happiness and productivity for both corporate America and , naturally, the people who make up corporate America… or, perhaps, the so-called little people… those who ... Views: 1436
One of the challenges small business owners face is transitioning from being a Mom and Pop business or one-man-show, to managing a staff.
We asked Julie Shipley, owner of The Soup Shop in Melbourne, Florida how she has grown from making soup in her home kitchen to managing a staff that ... Views: 1466
In my last newsletter, I shared with you a few of Jack Canfield’s Success Principles and today, I’d like to share one more: Practice Uncommon Appreciation.
Jack Canfield shares, as you might have heard, before “employees are more motivated by appreciation, the feeling included in things, and ... Views: 1714
This past week I have had a lot of discussions about meetings; in particular how much time we waste making meetings, attending meetings and travelling to meetings, how managers are always the ones calling meetings and how bad we are at running meetings.
If you added up all the time people ... Views: 1047
3 Techniques You Can Use Right Now to Improve Your Ability to Succeed
Most people struggle with reaching success. At times it seems like everything is working against us, but the truth is, we are not working with success. There are tools and techniques that can greatly increase your ability ... Views: 1767
I had the opportunity last week to see Jack Canfield live and attend his A Day to Greatness seminar. For sure, you all know Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you read his book The Success Principles? The workshop covered a number of his success principles and I ... Views: 1517
I had the opportunity last week to see Jack Canfield live and attend his A Day to Greatness seminar. For sure, you all know Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you read his book The Success Principles? The workshop covered a number of his success principles and I ... Views: 0
Do we really have the time to be “mindful” during our busy days at home and at work? What is mindfulness and what are the benefits?
Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines mindfulness as: “the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, ... Views: 1071
Customer service is a very, very demanding job that few people are cut out for. As a hiring manager or small business owner, even the best of training can’t turn a non-CS superstar into the customer service rep of your dreams. Hiring the best candidates from the start is the best move you can ... Views: 1361
What steps have you taken to assure yourself new hires make a successful transition into your organization?
Failure to adequately address this issue could result in the loss of a potentially good employee, a waste of training dollars or the threat of legal action from dismissals. Let’s ... Views: 1389
Are you passionate about what you are doing? You know leadership starts with leading yourself. If you are an independent contractor or work in a larger organization with a team, you need to lead yourself first, and that includes inspiring yourself to achieve exceptional things. How may times ... Views: 1250
Have you paid attention to your body language and the message it sends out to others and to yourself?
Have you wondered why at times people react very differently to you than you expect or the intent of what your message was? You might notice that you reacted negatively to a message that ... Views: 1899
Philosophy, Framework & System For Conscious & Exponential Results from Lifemasters.co.za
If we’re to regain our Soul Purpose…to sustainably succeed in the new world of work, we must rethink how we are leading, learning, loving living and leaving a legacy.
The Workplace REVOLUTION Is ... Views: 1257
Philosophy, Framework & System For Conscious & Exponential Results from Lifemasters.co.za
If we’re to regain our Soul Purpose…to sustainably succeed in the new world of work, we must rethink how we are leading, learning, loving living and leaving a legacy.
The Workplace REVOLUTION Is ... Views: 1299
“She was so clear about the vision for my business, but now, I’m not sure.” My client Lorraine had worked with a coach who felt super clear about what she should be doing next. At the time, Lorraine had felt it too.
Now that she was in the implementation phase and away from the coach’s ... Views: 953
Smart managers look for ways to free time in order to get more done each day. Sometimes managers forget one of the best ways is to delegate. Letting others do what we feel only we have the ability to do is sometimes difficult. But to function at your greatest capacity, learn to let go.
Start ... Views: 1323
Most business owners will admit that one of the more costly portions of managing a business is training new employees. Turnover causes disruptions in the workflow, increased workloads for those who stay on the job and uses huge blocks of time screening and hiring replacements. When people leave ... Views: 1382
Does the concept of work/life balance make you cringe? Do you envision the scales of justice meeting out the exact amount of minutes you should perform work duties, spend time on social media and engage in personal life activities? Is there is a solution?
Nobody seems to get the fact that it ... Views: 1140
You may have to lead yourself as well as others at some point in your lifetime. It may not be necessary that you lead a large team but it is necessary for you to have effective skills of leadership to lead it. It has been providing through various researches that one must have qualities like ... Views: 1321
How to be a Leader
Do you understand what Effective Leadership style entails? Well, anyone in leadership can enhance leadership style by simply studying how other successful leaders lead. One of the most visible leaders to study is a successful president of a nation. Looking at the USA for ... Views: 1196
I often say awareness is the first step to growth, healing and creating change. But, how do you view awareness? What is awareness for you personally?
Being aware is the bedrock of our relationship to everyday existence. When we are without awareness we are moving through our life with no ... Views: 1021
Let’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ... Views: 1636
Let’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ... Views: 1636
In our country, workforce engagement is at 30 percent, those not engaged is at 52 percent, and actively disengaged is at 18 percent (Gallup, 2012). Creating a multi-dimensional focused workforce environment is key to increasing engagement, buy-in and performance — for both employees and the ... Views: 1086
Launching a STEM-based company might seem intimidating if you don’t have an advanced degree in one of the corresponding fields. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) industries require extensive study and practice, and you need a strong background in these areas in order to run a ... Views: 1555
Abilene Paradox (Part 2)–
Where and how the bug thrives
Madan Tripathy
Welcome back! Here we meet again. I am sure you have gone through my first post in the series “Abilene Paradox – Be Aware of the BUG that plagues us every now & then”. If not, please go through the same first. Here is ... Views: 1210
Abilene Paradox –
Be Aware of the Bug that plagues us every now and then
Madan Tripathy
My experience with the Paradox –
Let me start with a real life example. I & my wife visited a friend’s residential apartment on a Sunday afternoon, who has very recently moved to our locality with ... Views: 1096
Like many people, I belong to a wide range of social media groups. They run the gamut from business, spiritual, running, health, animal well being, and book clubs.
More times than not, there is great information being shared by members. Discussions can be lively and often, push buttons. ... Views: 1511
Leadership is all about communication. However most leaders when preparing for an important pitch, a crucial board meeting, an employee review or a supplier negotiation go about it all wrong.
They prepare and plan, concentrating on the words they will say, the handouts they will use and the ... Views: 1149
I always marvel when I sit in meetings when assigned actions were not taken and the responsible Manger would say, “I gave that project to one of my supervisors and they were unable to finish.” The underlying message in this blaming statement is that the manager delegated the responsibility so ... Views: 1270
Friday – oh how that word can invoke a series of fleeting emotions ranging from dread to delight.
I have coined the phrase Finish It Up Friday as a way to make a mindset shift from dread to delight. It is the day to sleep in an extra hour. It is the day to enjoy that first cup of morning ... Views: 1025
No leader wants to experience crushing failure. That’s understandable. But the psychological apprehension we have towards the idea that our best efforts might lead to stinging defeat has blinded us to the concept of defeat stewardship as well as the necessity of embracing ... Views: 997
Goal setting. It is something which everyone attempts to do, yet only a couple of people actually can make it work. The challenge that most individuals face is dedication and commitment. As soon as your journey begins, hurdles and obstacles arise, and this is where many people wind up quitting. ... Views: 1349
Did you know that rules for paying overtime have changed?
They changed on May 1st, 2016.
“The U.S. Department of Labor is expected to release a new overtime rule in May that could have a big impact on small business payrolls.” “The current weekly minimum for salaried, overtime-exempt ... Views: 1090
According to the report, Global Human Capital Trends 2015 by Deloitte University, global organizations today must navigate a “new world of work” – one that requires a dramatic change in strategies for leadership, talent and human resources.
The research went on to state that when comparing ... Views: 1246
When office politics prevail in a work environment, trust levels are usually low. This is because office politicians are perceived as willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want, and this can include deception, threats, attack and a myriad of other undesirable activities.
Office ... Views: 1148
It’s true that no two persons share the same identity -not even the most identical set of twins. Although it’s possible to share semblance with different people either through name or appearance, sharing the same qualities, values and ideals with someone else is definitely impossible.
Your ... Views: 1287
Developing a personal brand is very important for the success of your career and your development as a leader. However, nowadays it has lost most of its attention as people irresponsibly use Social Media for branding purposes as they believe that Social Media is the key to increase the relevancy ... Views: 1164
A Manager recently exclaimed in a discussion, “Leadership theory is fallacious!” Based on her experience, it seems to be impossible to be a leader in her organization which she characterized as dishonest, abusive and highly controlling. From her perspective, her attempts at being an effective ... Views: 1230
You hear the words team, teamwork or team building at the office, some of us more than others. But do authentic teams really exist? Or are you a part of a disconnected group of people who happen to work for the same employer, all with different agendas? Sometimes employees are lured into ... Views: 1116
It is hard when you do not feel like you are experiencing abundance to then claim that it is your birthright. I know. I have lived with poverty and though nowhere near as bad as it could have been, it still infected all of my thinking.
Everything came with a struggle…
I had to do things I ... Views: 1120
When creating a culture characterized by engaged employees, one of the more influential resources for transformation are the leaders of your organization. When leaders are immobilized by a controlling culture, dishonesty, disorganization, those who withhold information, or even bullying, ... Views: 1192
When your life is meaningful, fulfilling and purposeful you carry in your heart the passion to create something extraordinary for others and for yourself
Wouldn’t the world be a great place if we all discovered happiness! What if we had the opportunity to find our purpose in life? Imagine ... Views: 1124