Tag: Leadership
4 Ways to be Powerful Without Alienating Others
“Power corrupts.” — Lord Acton Let’s face it: power can be intoxicating. It often commands respect, envy and fear. It can even add “height” to an otherwise small personality. Women love it; men crave it. And like money, very few individuals know how to handle it well. That’s why so many bosses andRead More
Leadership 101
Are you working with your team to achieve your goals, or do you have to drive them the whole time? A manager thinks the job won’t get done without him; a leader knows the only way it will get done is without him.
What Books Help You Be Productive?
There are numerous self-development and productivity titles out there to choose from. Starting with works by David Allen (Getting Things Done, Making It All Work) to Stephen Covey (The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, The 8th Habit) to Neil Fiore (The Now Habit), there are different viewpoints and modelsRead More
How to Best Utilize Your Personal Assistant
Many managers, particularly those new to management do not make the most of having a personal assistant. A well organised, reliable assistant can provide significant value to a manager transitioning into a new division or company. The practical tips below will have a new manager and their assistant performing asRead More
So You Think You’re Ready For Management? Think Again.
So a great management position has just come your way and you’d love that new title — not to mention the salary bump. But, before you rush to submit your application think long and hard about whether you have not only the right skills, but also the right personality forRead More
Why Complaining Doesn’t Work
“I hate to be a kicker, I always long for peace, but the wheel that does the squeaking is the one that gets the grease.” The above is the actual quote (often commonly stated as “the squeaky wheel gets the grease”) attributed to American humorist Josh Billings. It’s from hisRead More
Learn to Climb the Corporate Ladder by Climbing a Mountain
What does an adventure in the wilderness have to with getting a promotion? More than you realize.