______________________ ______________________ Legacy
“Your significance in this world is not measured by what you have attained, or what you have left behind; rather, it is realized by what continues on without you.”Quality Deliverables
"The quality of a team's output is in direct relationship to their leaders' willingness to encourage, empower, and embrace their input." (Graphic)Leader or Manager?
“An analysis of whether your most essential assets are anything other than your employees will be evidence of whether you are a leader or simply a manager.”
The Key …
"Behind every storm cloud, there is a bright tomorrow. The key is in knowing how to find tomorrow, today." (Graphic)Perspective
"Our perception is greatly based upon our point of view. Create a new perspective, by changing your POV." (Graphic)By Example
“Why would we ask our employee’s to perform a task that we ourselves are not willing to do?”
Where is your passion?
“Our passions originate from experiences which have altered our perception …”
Staff Motivation
"Your staff is not motivated by how much you know, but by how much you know, they know. " (Graphic)Control & Power
"If control and power is what you cherish, you will be no good to those under it. " (Graphic)Patience
“Patience often surrenders to time, and dreams go unfulfilled… act as if time is fleeting, as it is.”
Be Yourself
“No matter how hard you try, you can never be something that you’re not.”
Author Archives: David Mills
Why Change Is So Hard
You hear something a lot about change: People won’t change because they’re too lazy. Well, I’m here to stick up for the lazy people. In fact, I want to argue that what looks like laziness is actually exhaustion. The proof … Continue reading
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Leadership Presence – Part 1: What Is Presence?
Part 1 of an 11 part series. James Scouller, author of The Three Levels of Leadership, explains what presence is to an audience of professional coaches.
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How to Effectively Manage People
Colleen Kettenhofen – Time tested sure-fire strategies for motivating your employees and managing people. Discover how to effectively deliver bad news when things go wrong or in the face of change. Field-proven strategies for dealing with difficult employees and managing … Continue reading
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It’s how you act, not your position.
How Can Mid and Lower-Level Employees Influence Their Superiors? At its heart, leadership is about taking initiative and influencing those around you — and that doesn’t just apply to people at the top of an organizational hierarchy. Everyone in an … Continue reading
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The Puzzle of Motivation
Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward.
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The Difference Between Being a Leader and a Manager at Work
Leadership expert Kimberly Wiefling compares and contrasts leadership and management in this one minute video. Wiefling says there are far more managers than leaders because management is easier and has less risk involved. While both are important, there are two … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Listen Better
In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, “We are losing our listening.” In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening — to other people and the world around … Continue reading
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10 Hot Tips – Managing Conflict
10 Hot Leadership Tips Series – Managing Conflict
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3 Tips for Better Decision Making
Dr. Michael Hudson, Credit Union Industry Expert and Leadership Development Coach, gives you three tips for better decision making and improving your leadership skills.
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Defuse Difficult People
Nina Godiwalla, CEO of Mindworks, outlines how to change your reaction to a disagreement in order to create a better situation.
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5 Manager Must-Haves!
Mary Abbajay talks with Rebecca Cooper on Washington Business Tonight about five essential skills every manager must have today to be successful! Mary also offers tips to ensure your employees are engaged and motivated
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Three Ingredients of the “Best Teams”
What is the secret to team building? Based on his “Soul of Leadership” course at the Kellogg School of Management, Deepak Chopra describes three ingredients that lead to the most successful teams.
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How NOT to Build Your Personal Brand
Here are ten common mistakes people make when building their brand that actually diminish brand value. Avoid these mistakes when working on your personal brand. William Arruda shares his experience in working with executives on their brands. William is the … Continue reading
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The Molecule Behind Effective Teamwork
Paul Zak, author of “The Moral Molecule,” explains how oxytocin boosts cooperative behavior.
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