Here are some very practical action steps that any leader can implement today, or, work on doing more of. Let me know your
ideas.
How Leaders can create a culture of motivating communication | Leadership Cafe.
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What do top executives want from their leaders? IBM recently asked this question of 1,700 CEOs in 64 countries. The three leadership traits that most mattered were the ability to focus intensely on customer needs, the ability to collaborate with colleagues — and the ability to inspire.![s_91[1]](https://theleadershipfocus.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/s_911.jpg)
What Inspiring Leaders Do – Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman – Harvard Business Review.
Does your mood match that task at hand? | LinkedIn.
Here’s a recent Danial Goleman article I think you will like.
Here is a timely article from Tony Schwartz, someone I have been of fan of for many years and leader/founder of “The Energy Project.”
Read on and let me know what YOU think.
Want Productive Employees? Treat Them Like Adults – Tony Schwartz – Harvard Business Review.
Secrets Of America's Happiest Companies | Fast Company.
I’m always interested in this. What can you learn from this research that can make a difference in your workplace?
Also, if you are interested in more, here is the link to a New York Times book review of Anne Kreamer’s book, “It’s Always Personal.”
Managers will tell you that employees quit because of the compensation, but the truth is it’s not really all about the money.
In a study involving 19,000 employee exit interviews reported here, compensation was actually third down the list of the top reasons people leave a job. Take a look at the top 10 reasons people leave, and think about what you could be doing to better ensure that your organization hangs on to its best and brightest talent:
Exit interviews show top 10 reasons why employees quit « Blanchard LeaderChat.
Ah…. negative thinking. The true “bane of our existance.”
If I had a dollar for every time I worked with a client on their negative thinking, (or their “inner critic” as we call it in the coaching world), I’d be a very rich woman!
Daniel Amen, M.D. calls them ANTs (automatic negative thoughts.) Whatever you call them, here is some solid information about what you can do about them.
I hope you enjoy this article from FAST COMPANY. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
The 20-Minute Exercise To Eradicate Negative Thinking | Fast Company.
But what about your New Year’s business resolutions?
This time of year is a great time to start making—and keeping—business resolutions, too. But sadly, like our personal goals, we often make them (year after year) with sincere intent only to see them quickly fall by the wayside, as we revert to (bad) habits that we have vowed to break.
But what about the most successful people and their resolutions? Have you noticed how the most accomplished people just seem to identify important things and consistently get them done?
Study successful people long enough and you start to pick up on the resolutions they seem to consistently make.
Here are ten of my favorites:
Ten Resolutions The Most Successful People Make And Then Keep – Forbes.
I love the way this guy thinks!
Wh at do you think of this?
World’s Simplest Management Secret | Inc.com.
Coaching Tip:
Think about a boss you had who did this well.
How can you implement this with your direct reports?
(Share your ideas below)
How Transparent it Your Leadership?
5 Powerful Things Happen When A Leader Is Transparent – Forbes.
What do you think of this perspective? Do you agree? There were many comments on this article in Forbes. Let us hear YOUR voice.