The 6 Key Indicators of Leadership

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Colin Millar

Effective leadership is not a single act or facet. Rather, it is multitudinous. It’s like a well-oiled, fine-tuned performance machine. It is not embodied in a single role or person, but is the life that runs through an organisation. Without leadership, the organisation or entity ceases to move. It is much like an engine driving a vehicle [...]

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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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Leadership Follies – Admit It, Your Baby Is Ugly

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Anil Saxena

Leaders often struggle with admitting that their companies have flaws, as well as dealing with failure. How can leaders succeed in growing a strong efficient company if they don’t face their issues and make some changes? They can’t. The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Dangerous Things to Do Here are [...]

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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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True Leadership: Hearing the Littlest Voice

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Dr. Frederick Southwick

Leadership comes in all shapes and sizes. It shows up in every aspect of life. It really hits home when it becomes a life and death situation.  Especially when the life and death situation is a family member. My Story In 1988, my family faced a medical situation that even I, as a doctor, couldn’t [...]

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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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