Posts Tagged ‘survival skills’
Sometimes the Best Strategy is an Exit Strategy!
An exit strategy is called many things: strategic retreat; jumping ship; throwing in the towel; and at times, survival. When you assess your organization and you find that you are hopelessly outnumbered by hostile forces determined to destroy you, it’s time to explore other options. Don’t be oblivious to the obvious! When you find the values…
Read MoreConflict Resolution – You Got to Know When to Hold Them, Know When to Fold Them!
What does leadership look like? It’s bold and decisive! How should leaders deal with conflict? Never walk away from a fight! I’ve coached many managers who live and die by this philosophy. They are generally outgoing individuals who want results and they say what they mean. They also have a record of accomplishment to back…
Read MoreGolda Meir Quote on Self-Development and Achievement
Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement. Golda Meir Written by Robert Tanner | Copyrighted Material | All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Read MoreMahatma Gandhi Quote on Change and Self Development
As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world – that is the myth of the atomic age – as in being able to remake ourselves. Mahatma Gandhi Written by Robert Tanner | Copyrighted Material | All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Read MoreMuhammad Ali Quote on Leadership and Risk Taking
A quote from Muhammad Ali frames the discussion on how leadership comes with risks.
Read MoreLucille Ball Quote on Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can. Lucille Ball My thoughts: I’ve known leaders who felt they could both do it all and do it better than everyone around them. This worked for awhile but with time the organization collapsed under the inefficiency and ineffectiveness of these…
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