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Your Boss is Human By : Margaret Meloni This just in, you report to a human being! Whether or not she lets you see her human side or not, she has pressures, stresses, fears, and insecurities just like you do. So don’t think for a minute that just because someone has a director or a vice-president in their title that they have no worries. You Decide to Resolve a Conflict, Now What? – Part II By : Margaret Meloni In You Decide to Resolve a Conflict, Now What? we discussed some steps to take when you decide to step in and help resolve a conflict. These steps were designed to help you when you know in advance that you will be facilitating resolution. Today we are going to build on those steps by looking at how to lead the team through a productive conflict resolution session. YOU are YOUR Environment By : Margaret Meloni The office was really sparse. All it had was your basic office furniture and set up. There was no decoration, no pictures of any kind. Nothing had been done to give this work space any kind of personality. People frequently commented on what a drab space it was, saying things like: “Why don’t you have a picture of your husband on your desk?” Or “You know a few Dilbert cartoons would really bring this place to life.” The truth is I didn’t want to settle in and become comfortable. YOU are a Risk By : Margaret Meloni Each day you bring strengths and weaknesses to work. You walk into the room (virtual or otherwise) with what makes you unique. Or as the saying goes, wherever you go, there you are. That is a good thing. It is all of the elements that make you, well you; that differentiate you from others. You cannot escape yourself, but you can GROW yourself. Would the REAL You Please Stand Up? By : Margaret Meloni Mary Carol read the email from Tisha and was really annoyed. She had just met with Tisha yesterday and everything seemed fine. Now here was this really harsh email. It made no sense. The most puzzling thing was that working with Tisha was like working with two different personalities all wrapped up into one person. Workplace Motivation Technique: Break the Golden Rule By : Daiv Russell It appears very simple, right? "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The Golden Rule appears so undisputed that it could be a cure-all for every relationship. Simply act toward everyone the same way you would prefer to be taken care of and everything will flow smoothly, yes? Working with Inflexible Leadership - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine how an organization can suffer if inflexible to changes. Read the series on strategic thinking in the Nu Leadership Series for more management depth. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Why businesses are blogging online By : Suzy Miller In a survey conducted by email research specialists, emedia, using its RapidResearch service, it was found that only 8% of online networkers use social sites to contact clients or potential clients. However, the survey also indicates that 87% of all respondents think that social networking sites can be used for business purposes. Who Owns Good Values Anyway? - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine the vicious cycle of putting God on the stand as a character witness Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Where Are You Coming From? By : Margaret Meloni Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “I have no clue what this person is talking about.” Maybe you even have specifically thought, “Where is this person coming from?” You were not questioning their place of origin. What you were questioning was their perspective. If you occasionally question the perspective of others, doesn’t it make sense that people occasionally wonder where you are coming from? When to Be Aggressive By : Margaret Meloni Is an aggressive communication style always bad? Sometimes it appears that much of the information about aggressive styles or dominant personalities is presented using fairly negative words. Or is it that I interpret these words as negative? Here is a list, what do you think? What’s Your Motivation? By : Margaret Meloni Jane had a tough decision to make. She had two strong candidates for her former Director of Software Development position. Newly promoted to CIO (Chief Information Officer) Jane needed to backfill her old position quickly. This was the first decision she would make in her new role, so selecting the right candidate was truly critical. What makes a Leader? By : wisdomisgreat Leader, leader where are you? Are you still sleeping? In the history of mankind, the success and fall of a nation lies upon the leader. In the present time, you can seldom find a true and a dedicated leader doing their job well in the service of mankind. Many leaders nowadays are sad to say, but majority of them were just only after for money, power, as well as recognition. IT HURTS, IT HURTS YOU KNOW! But it’s really true - our world suffers because of some selfish leaders! To become an effective and great leader is one of the most painstaking kinds of job. That’s why I have arisen with this question, WHAT MAKES A LEADER? What Makes A Great Leader: 10 Vital Traits Of A Great Leader By : Michael Lee What makes a great leader? It is a mix of the 10 vital traits discussed in this article. You don’t necessarily have to possess all of them, but you should at least strive to develop many of them. What Makes A Good Team Leader: Leadership Traits All Leaders Must Possess By : Michael Lee These days, knowing what makes a good team leader is very important. There is a higher demand for people with effective leadership traits. What Makes a Good Leader? By : Annette Estes What better way to determine the qualities of a good leader than by asking successful leaders to give their definition of leadership? Here are several responses in the first of three articles on leadership. What Makes A Good Leader: 5 Vital Traits A Good Leader Must Possess By : Michael Lee Wanting to know what makes a good leader is already the first step to achieving your goal. However, there is always room for improvement. Read this article and find out how you can become a good leader. What is Leadership really about? By : Sean McPheat If you have attended any kind of management training, be it management training courses or management training programs you might have noticed that all of them focus on leadership. Management training courses and management training programs may even give out materials like pamphlets or booklets on the subject. And, you take it all promising to read it but of course forget about it completely the moment you are out of the room. What is leadership really about? What is EQ and Why Do You Care? By : Margaret Meloni EQ is the acronym for Emotional Intelligence. So not only do you and I have an IQ (Intelligence Quotient), we also have emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is not about traditional intelligence. It is about our ability to handle ourselves and others. It is all about our ability to get along with others and build relationships. What Difference do Differences Make? By : Margaret Meloni You have worked side-by-side with your team for quite some time and the good news is that it has been truly enjoyable. You get along, you work hard together and you laugh hard together. Lucky you, this might even be an example of a high performing team. You assumed it was because you had so much in common. Western World & Globalization - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine Western organizational structure as it relates to globalization. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Volunteering By : Adam Sibley Today’s youth have the stereotype of being a non caring, self obsessed breed. The truth is that although there may be many who are like this there are a growing number of young people out there who do great things for other people through volunteering. The number of young people giving up their time on a regular basis to volunteer is growing and I for one hope continues to grow in the future. Virtual, Mobile, and Effective Organizations - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine how organizations can foster trust in virtual organizations. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Virtual Federal Systems - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine how federal organizations seek to implement nontraditional organizational structures. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Value Building in Organizations - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine the role of group dynamics in value building. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Use Compassion to Overcome Conflict By : Margaret Meloni A little compassion can go a long way. Imagine for a moment that one of your co-workers comes into the office late and in a bad mood. You have been waiting for them because you need their input to finish writing a proposal for a customer. You walk into their office and they snap at you, “What do YOU want?” What do you do? Understanding the New Dynamics of Workforce Diversity - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Explore how organizational leaders should deal with diversity issues in the international marketplace. Focus on changes in strategies and techniques. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Understanding the Knowledge Worker Revolution - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Explore how managers can prepare to address the new knowledge worker in the workplace. Learn what knowledge workers desire from an organization. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Understanding Symbolic Leadership - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Explore how value alignments works for leaders in an organization. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Understanding Leadership History - Nu leadership Series By : Daryl G. To explore the concepts of leadership throughout the ages. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Trusting the Leader Within By : Bill Pullen What does it take to be a leader in your own life? According to author Bill Pullen it starts with trusting the leader within. In this article he shares a personal experience to highlight the importance of trusting our internal leader. Trust Factor By : Charles Trumpess Military formations have long sought to lessen the tension between the rigidity of their organisational structures and the need for quick, decisive, imaginative leadership plus flexibility of movement on the battlefield. General George Armstrong Custer’s ego, for example, blinded him to the realities of the situation at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, and it cost many men their lives in consequence. The US Cavalry of the nineteenth century seems to have lacked the organisa... Transformation of Values - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine the evolution of value theory in organization from an academic perspective. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Transformation of America’s Universities & Colleges - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine how traditional universities must consider cultural changes to stay relevant in the future. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. Transactional Leadership - Are Your People Motivated? By : Daiv Russell People are motivated through reward as well as reprimand. This was one such result of the Abraham Maslow theory. Group systems operate best through an unambiguous hierarchy. As soon as individuals have arranged to do a task, One aspect of the arrangement is that they give up complete authority to their boss. The main function of a underling is to do what their boss tells them to do. Top Ten Tips for Women Who Lead Men By : Alvaro Fernandez Here you have Ten Tips that every woman should be aware of to understand men, stress management, learning, emotions, patience...grounded on cognitive and evolutionary psychology. Enjoy! Tips to Deal With Difficult People - Avoid These 4 Killer Mistakes By : Joshua Uebergang You are probably aware of the many difficult people in your life. From your stubborn boss, procrastinating coworker, angry child, intrusive step parents, or hurtful spouse, these individuals can ruin your sanity. So often people make the four mistakes I'll share with you in this article to change a difficult person, but they only cause the person to become more difficult. Read on to learn more. Tips for Dealing with Difficult People: Part 1 By : Joshua Uebergang Unfortunately, the world is not filled with great communicators and is more dominated by difficult people. Dealing with difficult people is a must to be happy, successful, and develop fulfilling relationships. Here are list of tips for dealing with difficult people to transform their attitude and keep your relationship from declining. Things to Do Today: Ask for Help By : Margaret Meloni “Go ahead and tell me the steps you will take to complete this assignment.” This is the question that none of my early supervisors ever asked me on the job. And boy was I relieved that they never asked this question. Why? The Zen of Leadership By : Michael J. Beck There are many aspects to leadership that parallel the philosophies, concepts, and perspectives of Zen Buddhism. I don't profess to have a great depth of knowledge regarding Zen Buddhism, but from the insights I do have, I can see the application with respect to effective leadership. The World of Unethical Behavior- Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine the current trend of unethical behavior by leaders. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. The World of Restructuring in Organizations - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine how restructuring isn’t the solution for all of the organization’s problems. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. The Unheard Third: How to identify, grow, and keep your latent leaders By : Nancy D. Solomon The Unheard Third illustrates the dynamic that occurs when we are not intimately connected to all facets of ourselves or the organization (or people) for which we work. The Truth About Great Teachers and Leaders. By : Raymond Gerson What makes a great leader and/or teacher? This article provides an answer to this question. The Ten Commandments Of Leadership By : Gary Crow There are many behaviors and approaches that enhance your ability to work successfully with people, especially if you are in management or supervision. As you know, they also work well within families, with your friends, and as you participate in your community. You are up-to-speed with the latest and greatest strategies and techniques. What you may not know are the ten commandments of leadership. This article brings them to you. The Significance of Corporate Culture - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Explore the importance of understanding corporate culture to the bottom line. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. The Secret to Executive Leadership By : Gregg Thompson Gregg Thompson, author of "Unleashed!", offers his perspective on the movie and publishing phenomenon, "The Secret". The Secret of Being the Greatest Leader - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Explore how you move beyond a manager and become a key part of your followers’ lives. You can become a good leader! Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership. The Reality of Outsourcing - Nu Leadership Series By : Daryl G. Examine the impacts of outsourcing on an organization. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP - Understanding the influence of inspirational leaders (PART III) By : Arthur F Carmazzi You have gone through the 8 Assents of Inspitational Leadership, now the final step to cultivating an inspired and dedicated workforce is to build the THE 5 PILLARS OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
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