Leadership Weekend with Gary: Apples, Cars, and Halt

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Gary B. Cohen

Asking Questions with APPLE Asking questions is critical to great leadership. Remembering to ask questions can be difficult for new leaders. If you are struggling with asking questions, try this acronym, APPLE! Ask the right question. Right questions are open-ended and encouraging. They help others imagine new solutions. Pause after you ask the question. Accept silence, even [...]

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On Leadership, Gifts, Dreams, and Purpose

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Anastasia Montejano

Where can your dreams take you in 2012 if you allow yourself to take one inspired step at a time? Are you aligned with work that matters to you? “One you make a decision, the Universe conspires to make it happen.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson On Gifts and Dreams You have a unique gift or two to [...]

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On Leadership and Your Credibility Assets

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Lori Gilmore

I recall as a young teenager my father coming home from a trip with my first car, a 1970 Mustang. I was THRILLED!! But there was a condition to me getting my car. I had to pay the note off at our local bank. Establishing Credibility My father had called our banker from Galveston, TX [...]

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Are You Afraid of Becoming a Leader?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Wendy Komac

Believe it or not, no matter what industry you work in or what your skill set is, you can become a leader. If you are staying below the radar and not meeting your potential, you are not alone. But don’t worry, it is easier than you think to change and become the leader you were [...]

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10 Tips To Overcome Bad Thoughts

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Wayne Kehl

Many questions we can ask ourselves as leaders help us determine a benchmark for who we are as a leader, where we are on our leadership journey, and where we are going in the future.  Here are some of those poignant questions: Do you ever find yourself thinking bad thoughts about someone else? Do you ever think bad thoughts about yourself? [...]

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The Surprising Results of Servant Leadership

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Lee Ellis

As a POW in Vietnam, I was typically the junior ranking and youngest person in my cell block. This meant that I was always a follower and never a formal leader. I used to think that this meant that I didn’t have influence.   But in retrospect, I see that I did have influence. And [...]

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How Important Are Informal Leaders?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Cheryl Dilley

There are many articles out there asking questions like:  Are great leaders born or bred? And there are many answers to this question. I like this quote as an answer: “Leaders born to be bred.” Hierarchy or Not Most of us realize that leadership does not have to come from the top in order to be [...]

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