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Leadership Autopilot

Michelle Braden — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:56 +0000

Posted in Career Development Leadership Coaching Leadership Development Self Leadership

Three years ago I moved to a new city. It was not until four weeks ago I realized that I don’t know my way around my city very well. The reason is simple and a little embarrassing. It is all due to my good friend named Garmin. For directionally challenged people (such as me) Garmin is a lifesaver; however, it can also create great challenges: mentally checking out while you are driving for one. You’re driving along and Garmin says, “turn right here,” then “turn left there,” and before you know it... “arriving at destination”. You have no idea where you even are or how you go there, but voila!, Garmin says, "you have arrived".

Do CEOs Really Have All the Power?

Jennifer V. Miller — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:35 +0000

Posted in Leadership Development

In a blog post titled “C is for Silly: The New C-Suite Titles” Forbes.com blogger Jenna Goudreau explores the proliferation of titles elevating people to “Chief” or “C-level” status. The central premise of her piece was to question the relevance of so-called “vanity” titles like Chief Internal Evangelist or Chief Listener. In Goudreau’s post, marketing [...]

Mentor…mentor …everywhere

Will Lukang, CLDC, PMP, CSM — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:42 +0000

Posted in Career Development Leadership Coaching Value Creation

Will Lukang, PMP, CSM, CLDC In 2000, I left my job at a big five accounting firm because I was frustrated that my career was going nowhere. Because I was eager to move on, I took an opportunity to go back and work as a consultant. Two years earlier, I had quit a consulting [...]

Leaders, Influence and Family

Mike Henry — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:03:32 +0000

Posted in Light Your World

http://www.drangelabisignano.com/blog/leadership-influence-and-family/

Lead Change Member Dr. Angela Bisignano (@AngelaBisignano) published a challenging blog post recently. How often do you consider your influence in your family? Do you work as hard on your leadership at home as you do at the office or in your other social settings? Check out Leaders, Influence and Family over on at www.DrAngelaBisignano.com. [...]

Leadership and Emotional Reciprocity

Cynthia Kivland — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:02:45 +0000

Posted in Leadership Development

Today we are faced with the pre-eminent fact that, if civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships. —Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1945 Your emotions and actions impact those you lead. Research indicates that a ten percent increase in a perception of a leader who creates a positive emotional work climate results [...]

A Lesson in Leadership Manners

Jennifer V. Miller — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:02:23 +0000

Posted in Leadership Development

One of my most memorable lessons in leadership and its attendant responsibility came via the improbable pairing of a wise high school teacher and a spiky-haired toy. . . The guy who sat behind me in Mrs. Crawford’s English Lit class liked me. A lot. This was a total mystery to me because I did [...]

What Your Attitude Needs Is A Swift Kick in the Butt…

Page Cole — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:03:54 +0000

Posted in Leadership Development

I hate being around “downers.” You know the kind I’m talking about. Not only is the glass “half empty” to them, but they would be quick to add, “My glass is chipped, it has a greasy film on it, the water is lukewarm and hey, I wanted tea, not water!” I want to have a [...]

On Penn State and Leadership

Deborah Costello — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:00:26 +0000

Posted in Leadership Development

I was having dinner with my family last weekend, and we got to talking about the tragic events at Penn State. My 14-year-old son firmly expressed his opinion. He essentially explained that Joe Paterno should have been allowed to coach through the rest of the season. During the conversation he mentioned things like, “greatest coach [...]

Sequel: How Engaged Employees Create Engaged Clients

Sonia Di Maulo — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:03:18 +0000

Posted in Leadership Development

Every passenger wants to be treated like a first class passenger and that is exactly what Porter does – their moto… Flying Refined. Porter’s Success I was deep into my work as I noticed the snack and beverage cart from the corner of my eye. I was aware of it but not ready to disengage [...]

Interview with Joel Garfinkle

Mike Henry — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:05:29 +0000

Posted in Leadership Development

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Joel Garfinkle (@workcoach4you), Founder of Garfinkle Executive Coaching, and the author of Getting Ahead: Three Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level. Joel is recognized as one of the top 50 coaches in America and he’s worked with organizations and individuals in many of the [...]