Category Archives: Motivation

Learn how to manage people and be a better leader …

Aspire to be a better leader? Then you need to be a team player with the right character traits, interpersonal and communication skills.

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Tolerate Weakness in Your Employees

David Roche, president of Hotels.com, on why you need a team with diverse weaknesses as well as diverse strengths.

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What Do People Want from Their Leaders?

Gareth Jones, London Business School fellow, lists the four attributes you need to secure loyal followers. “Effective Leadership: Excite People to Exceptional Performance”

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Developing Leaders

Antony Bell, CEO, of Leadership Development, Inc. illustrates the importance of developing leaders.

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Overcoming Resistance to Change – Isn’t It Obvious?

People resist change! Really? Check this out…

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100% Accountability / 0 Excuses

John Izzo shares an example of a bank that lives and breathes the motto of 100/0. A great example of leadership and engaging your employees to create a workplace of passionate, committed people.

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What it Takes to be Number One

Vince Lombardi is one of the greatest football coaches of all time. In his famous keynote speech, he laid out the principles that brought him to greatness.

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Team Dynamics and Decision Making

(Extract) There seems to be a consensus as to the advantages and disadvantages of team or group structured activities. Almost every list or article that we read, we find that participation and conflict are among the top disadvantages. However, not … Continue reading

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Social Intelligence and Leadership

An interview with Daniel Goleman, Psychologist. See how you can use emotional and social intelligence to improve your own and your organization’s performance. IQ vs. EQ: Definitions

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An Ant’s Guide to Management Theory

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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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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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How to Know Your Life Purpose in 5 Minutes

Adam Leipzig has overseen more than 25 movies as a producer, executive and distributor. and has produced more than 300 stage plays and live events, and he was one of the founders of the Los Angeles Theatre Center. Who are … Continue reading

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Leaders Set the Tone

Sam Glenn shares a learning lesson on life and leadership

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The Motivation that Drives Results

Leaders are constantly looking for ways to drive better results and develop more innovative solutions. But, the question is HOW? The answer… intrinsic motivation, and at it’s very core, is choice.

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