Leadership
Human Potential is a Terrible Thing to Waste!
Human Potential is a Terrible Thing to Waste! Robert Tanner I adapted the powerful ad slogan of the United Negro College Fund (a mind is a terrible thing to waste) some years ago as the closing quote for a development effort I was conducting. At the time, I thought about the negative impact of ineffective leaders…
Read More15 Common Characteristics of Effective Leaders
Effective leaders differ in their style. However, there are some things that they all have in common.
Read MoreHow Much Does Good Leadership Affect the Bottom-Line?
How much does good leadership affect the bottom-line? A study by the talent firm, Development Dimensions International (DDI), says the impact on an organization’s bottom-line is significant. DDI completed a global leadership forecast study in 2011 with responses from 1,897 human resources professionals and 12,423 leaders from 74 countries. The study is rich with data…
Read MoreLeaders Must Be Game Changers!
What does it take to be an effective leader in today’s global environment? In the following video, Dr. Linda Hall shares some of her findings on this question. Three interesting points she raises include the following: Leaders have to do more than create value. They must also be game changers. Leaders have to do more…
Read MoreLeaders Get Respect By Giving Respect
In the following video, Tom explains that the best way for leaders and managers to get respect is for them to give it. This short video gives advice for improving managerial and leadership effectiveness. Written by Robert Tanner | Copyrighted Material | All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Read MoreLike Salmon, Leaders Swim Upstream!
If you are going to have ideas ahead of the times, you will have to get used to living with the fact that most people are going to believe you are in the wrong! Bruce Lloyd I love this quote because it is a powerful reminder that leadership is not easy. The basic goal of…
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