- Using the Penn State Scandal to Begin to Examine Some of the Ethics of Leadership
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written on December 01, 2011
by Tameka Taylor
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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It’s hard to be here, to be an American, and not be familiar with the Penn State Scandal that was exposed recently. A coach was presented with allegations of child abuse. I’m not going to get into the details of that case, but feel free to look it up, if you are one of the few who hasn’t heard the details of the case.
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- Follow the Leader
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written on August 04, 2010
by Tameka Taylor
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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As children, many of us played a game called Follow the Leader and most of us wanted to the Leader. As adults, life requires us at different times to be a follower even when we are leaders. As leaders, we sometimes struggle with the concept of following others.
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- Leadership Improvement by Giving Opportunities
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written on June 28, 2010
by Dennis Sommer
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Is leadership and staff performance improvement a goal of yours this year? Giving your staff more opportunities to grow within your company is one proven leadership skill you should focus on to create highly productive employees.
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- Leadership Improvement by Empowering Staff
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written on June 25, 2010
by Dennis Sommer
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Is leadership and staff performance improvement a goal of yours this year? Empowering your staff is one proven leadership skill you should focus on to create highly productive employees.
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- Leadership Improvement by Creating Enjoyment
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written on June 17, 2010
by Dennis Sommer
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Is leadership and staff performance improvement a goal of yours this year? Creating an enjoyable work environment is one proven leadership skill you should focus on to create highly productive employees.
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- Leadership Improvement by Leading with Optimism
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written on June 14, 2010
by Dennis Sommer
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Is leadership and staff performance improvement a goal of yours this year? Leading with optimism is one proven leadership skill you should focus on to create highly productive employees.
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- Leadership Improvement by Sharing Your Vision
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written on June 11, 2010
by Dennis Sommer
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Is leadership and staff performance improvement a goal of yours this year? Sharing your vision is one proven leadership skill you should focus on to create highly productive employees.
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- Leadership Improvement by Showing Trust
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written on June 09, 2010
by Dennis Sommer
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Is leadership and staff performance improvement a goal of yours this year? Showing trust in your team is one proven leadership skill you should focus on to create highly productive employees.
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- Leadership Improvement Dealing with Staff Burnout
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written on June 03, 2010
by Dennis Sommer
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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For most of us, our business and personal life has been crazy for the last couple of years. Your working 12 to 16 hours a day and working your staff just as hard to keep your business going.
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- Leadership 5 Problem Solving Suggestions
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written on October 05, 2009
by Steve Krisfalusy
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Leaders see problems as just another obstacle to overcome. Many look at problems as opportunities of different sizes ranging from pebbles, to stones, to boulders to mountains with none being unattainable. Having the right mind set in approaching problems can have a surprising affect on the end result. Most leaders are also good at problem solving but sometimes leave bodies in their wake due to their attitude and or mental approach.
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- Reaching Out CorporateCommunity Partnerships as Organizational Learning Opportunities
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written on August 20, 2009
by Miriam Ricketts
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Here's an article we wrote a while back about a powerful "Leadership Learning" experience we designed and facilitated for a client in New York City. Given Cleveland's current movement toward reinvention, it seems like there are some exciting opportunities for corporate-community partnerships in our Northeast Ohio region.
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- Best Small and Medium Companies to Work for in America
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written on August 03, 2009
by Michele Ridella
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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The list is out for the 50 best small and mid size companies to work for in America. This study is a joint effort between the Great Place to Work Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management. View the list and see what makes them so great at: www.greatplacetowork.com.
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- Leadership Knowing When to Raise Your Hand
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written on July 07, 2009
by Steve Krisfalusy
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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In the basic formula, people are a key ingredient. Most small business owners are "experts" at what they do, but like us all, not experts at everything. That is why we use CPA's, lawyers and other advisors.
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- Dont Neglect the People that Support You Part 1
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written on February 27, 2009
by Michele Ridella
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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It is understandable to get caught up in survival mode - managing budgets, cutting expenses and looking for opportunities to add needed revenue to bottom line. But survival is not only on your shoulders. It impacts everyone and for the employees that have stuck with you through thick and thin, it is on their shoulders as well.
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- 15 Critical Leadership Traits Needed Today
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written on February 16, 2009
by Dennis Sommer
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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In today's tough business climate, managers and executives are becoming obsolete and are being replaced by leaders. The new manager/executive must be an expeditor and leader rather than an order giver and manager of people.
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- Four Words to Boost Employee Engagement
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written on February 03, 2009
by Ginni Garner
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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When I was the second car in a four car accident a few months ago, I made three phone calls within the first 15 minutes. I called 911, my husband, and my car insurance company, in that order. Ironically, I'd just read the 1 to 1 Weekly article on how Nationwide Insurance had improved customer engagement with just 3 words. So even though I wasn't surprised by the Geico operator's first question, I still heard myself exhale a sigh of relief. He asked me, "Are you okay?"
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- Ringing In the New Year
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written on December 31, 2008
by Michele Ridella
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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How will you begin 2009? I do not need to tell you that 2009 will be a year of change and challenge. As we face the demands of a difficult economy, what will you do to develop your people to rise to the occasion? This is the time for new ideas, processes and innovations. I am sure that you have already created your business strategy for 2009 and probably did so in the third quarter of 2008. But how did you develop it?
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- Keeping Your People Motivated During Times of Economic Uncertainty
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written on November 11, 2008
by Michele Ridella
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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No one needs to tell us that the economy is going through a rocky time right now. We know it, we feel it and as we experience it first hand, so does our workforce. It can be difficult to focus with the distractions of financial downturns on Wall Street, and it is during these times that business leaders need to ensure employees are motivated and engaged on their work. More than ever, now is the right time to identify what motivates your employees to come to work everyday.
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- Strengthening the Decision Making Process With Your Leaders
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written on September 23, 2008
by Michele Ridella
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Can it be done? Of course it can, but it takes time and some patience to do so. As business owners evaluate their leadership teams, one of the most critical competencies for success is decision making. In a study conducted by the Conference Board, critical thinking and problem solving rank #1 as the skill expected to increase in importance over the next five years (Workforce Readiness and the New Essential Skills (2008). Society for Human Resource Management, p. 5)
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- Establishing Trust With Your Employees Works Both Ways
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written on August 07, 2008
by Michele Ridella
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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Have you ever thought about what it takes to establish and build trust with your employees? Trust is a cornerstone of employee engagement and retention. The more you as the leader of your organization focus on building trust, the more likely you are to retain your best employees. But how do you accomplish this objective? Two behaviors that help you reach that goal are: maintaining open communication and meeting your commitments.
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- Building Strong Leadership for the Future
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written on July 29, 2008
by Michele Ridella
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Leadership Skills in Employees
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As a business owner, you prepare for the best of times and the worst of times, projecting into the future to maintain profitability and stability. You gather data and use tools to help you analyze the financial well-being of your company. Now, take that same approach with your leadership team. What are you doing to better identify the talents of your leaders and their areas for development? One tool that will help you identify and analyze the talents of your leadership team is 360 degree feedback.
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