Posts Tagged ‘people skills’
Must Read: Guy Kawasaki’s Enchantment (Part 2)
In my first post on Guy Kawasaki’s book, Enchantment, I gave an introduction on why his book is a “must read” for anyone wanting to be successful in this new millennium. As I related, Guy’s unique journey at Apple at the time of their early innovative breakthroughs was the genesis for the idea of enchantment–the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Group Dynamics
Every group has its rules on behavior and they’re often unwritten. Communication practices provide clues however.
Read MoreRevisiting Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership
General Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership are studied globally. Here’s his rules with some application to the workplace.
Read MoreHow Challenging Financial Times Affect Employee/Manager Relations?
What Happens to Employee/Manager Relations During Challenging Financial Times The answer to this question is: It Depends! Based on management’s actions, relations can become worse or they can become better. A good way to understand this dynamic is to look back at the 2009 Great Recession. A classic ethics and workplace survey by Deloitte LLP…
Read MoreWhat is Selfless Leadership
What is Selfless Leadership? Great leadership is not selfish or self-centered! Great leadership is really not about the leader at all: It’s not about his or her recognition, promotion, or preeminence. Great leadership — wherever it occurs — is about service to a worthy cause. Great leaders are selfless! They are servant leaders who facilitate…
Read MoreVoluntary Turnover: They Usually Leave Their Bosses, Not Their Jobs!
There is a saying that people usually leave an organization because of their boss not their job. Voluntary turnover is expensive.
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