tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149149202011-11-27T17:14:24.931-08:00Leadership Secrets is dedicated to all leaders who are interested in helping others to achieve their best; leading teams or developing a vision and plan to achieve success.Michele Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15909114748512695295noreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14914920.post-85245355563338815622011-05-24T09:34:00.000-07:002011-05-24T09:44:14.363-07:00

To be a great leader you need to not only influence those who are following you, but you also demonstrate how it is to be a great team player.  In a recent article by John G. Maxwell in Success magazine, he shared that leaders will focus on the benefit to be gained by all the team rather than themselves.  This is a characteristic of the servant's heart or the desire to influence and help the

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Business agility is a term that you hear frequently in business today that deals with being flexible and able to deal with the rapid changes in business and economy on a daily basis. We all recognize that healthcare is volatile, ambiguous, rapidly changing and evolving faster than we can keep up with. As cancer registrars we need to come to grips with the ambiguity of our business and develop a

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Many leaders are too sure of themselves and think that they know what is right for every situation or person on their team.  You may have observed a leader with this mindset as they have ignored reports and analyses and dismissed them as missing the point, or not "on the mark" in a particular situation or circumstance.  While in some situations leaders can still be successful while ignoring the

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Leaders will use vision not only for problem solving, but also to look beyond the obvious and understand people and their behaviors.  Bill Hybels said that, "Vision is the ability to see beneath the surface of people's lives."  Most of us can pick out the obvious in one another.  For example, you may say to a friend that "She is gifted," or "He is so arrogant," and your friend might reply with "

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In general teams function very well when each member has a specific task to do or area of expertise and does nothing else.  But, as a leader, you will help your team grow and remain flexible by creating opportunities for multitasking.  Your team will function more efficiently and with less stress when they understand each other's work or responsibilities.  Set aside time for each team member to

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"Flatter me, and I may not believe you.Criticize me, and I may not like you.Ignore me, and I may not forgive you.Encourage me, and I will not forget you." ~William Arthur Ward

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As a leader and influencer of people, do you generally believe that others want to be as successful as you? You may think that, but quite the opposite is true. As leaders we are responsible for helping others believe that they can succeed and for showing them that you really want them to be successful. So, just how do you go about doing that?Here are two easy ways to express to others that you

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Take a few moments to consider the basic issues of leadership. An important question to ask yourself is, "Am I a serving leader, or a self-serving leader?" If you can answer this question with absolute honesty, you will have gone to the very core, or center, of your intentions and motivations as a leader.You can tell the difference between a leader who serves another vs. a self-serving leader

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Customers, clients, businesses and organizations everywhere are seeking excellence. By achieving excellence profit and success are sure to follow. But, a leader's intense pursuit of excellence can easily and quickly degenerate into a fixation on failure-free work, which is also known as perfectionism. Statements such as, "...failure is not an option..." or "...we only want to hear solutions..."

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Leaders have many different styles, types and personas and can be found in every profession, industry, community or aspect of our lives. You will find shy or gregarious, vain or humble, friendly or aloof, technical or non-technical, and so forth. You will find leaders sharing and mentoring others in one-on-one, small and large group situations. You will find leaders everywhere. So, what is it

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It takes a lot of hard work, patience and perseverance to be a great leader, but it can be done! There are three principles that you should be aware of as you hone your leadership skills:YOU MUST HARNESS THE POWER OF THE WILL. It is almost impossible to harness the power of an individual’s will once it becomes fixed. A leader must understand the huge implications of this process. It is important

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Almost everyone, at some point during their professional career or work experience, encounters a micromanager. Micromanagers like to tell their employees when to eat, what to have on their desks and whom to talk to, when, where and how. Often times the employee stay with the company and tolerate this type of individual because they like the company's goals, styles, pay structure, benefits or any

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What drives great leaders? Ideas. Ideology is vitally important for any organization. As a leader, you also have a responsibility to share your thoughts and views on the organization (and world) with those who work with you. Having strong beliefs and values can sometimes be risky in business or politics. Why? Because when you explain your beliefs to others you take on two major risks: 1) the

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Whether you are a manager, team lead, or a chairperson, you are probably leading a group of people. But, just holding the position of authority does not automatically make you a good leader. A "boss" is someone who gives instructions, mets out discipline and provides rewards when they are warranted. A good leader, on the other hand, uses personal characteristics and skills to help inspire people

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"Enlightened" leaders will use effective questions as part of their routine communications with their employees or teams. The purpose of asking effective questions is not only so that the leader can hear the answers, but also that the persons asked can hear their own answers and, thereby, gain some clarify for themselves or begin to adopt or internalize something that they have only grasped

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"In this world we were born not to do great things,but rather to do little things with great love." - Mother Theresa "We are so distracted by our egos that we lose sight of the really important things in this world. This is especially hard for those thinking of themselves as “leaders”. Let go of that “ego” for a while, and forget about being a “leader”. Rather look at an opportunity each day to

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(Part Eight of a multipart series)There are many articles written about trust and how it is developed and maintained in an organization as well as the leader's role and responsibility with instilling it in employees. Throughout almost article you find you will see that there are common "trends" or observations about trust. To some this may seem like repitition, but to the leader who is

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(Part Seven of a multipart series)In previous posts we have been discussing the critical role that trust, and maintaining trust within your organization has, upon your employees. Today's post will explore the role that genuine interest and the leader's competence has in a successful organization.It is very important for a leader to protect the interest of all employees in a work group, as well as

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(Part Six of a multipart series)As we mentioned in our previous post, a leader cannot always control the trust experience in their organization. But, they can act in ways that promote trust within the immediate work environment. Today's post will explore integrity and keeping commitments as well as confronting the hard issues in a timely fashion.Leaders should expect their supervisors and

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(Part Five of a multipart series)Leaders cannot always control the trust experienced in larger organizations, but you can act in ways that will promote trust within the immediate work environment. One way in which to promote trust is the hiring and promoting of people in the workforce.Look to hire people who are capable of forming positive, trusting interpersonal relationships with other people

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(Part Four of a multipart series)In previous posts we have explored the definition of trust, why it is needed for an organization to remain healthy and then the role the leader plays in building trust. In today's post we will look at how leaders maintain trust.The best way to maintain trust in the workplace is to keep it from being broken in the first place. Integrity in the leadership of an

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(Part Three of a multi-part series)In our previous posts we discussed what trust is and how critical it is for an organization to remain healthy and successful. In today's post we will review the leaders critical role in establishing and maintaining trust as part of the organization's big picture and needs.There have been a number of reserarch studies done with sports teams and in the workplace

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(Part Two of a multipart series)How important is building trust in the work environment? History tells us that people have bene interested in trust since Aristotle (384-322 BC). Artistotle suggested that Ethos, the trust of a speaker by the listener, was based upon the listener's perception of the three characteristics of the speaker. Artistotle went on to state that these three characteristics

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(Part One of a multi part series)Trust is elusive. You definitely know when you have it and most definitely know when you do not. But, if you have ever tried to define it to others, or done research to find a "true" definition of trust, you probably found that there are as many definitions as there are great leaders or writers. In this short series we are going to examine one definition of trust

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"You have to recognize whenthe right place and the right time fuseand take advantage of that opportunity.There are plenty of opportunities out there.You can't sit back and wait."--Ellen Metcalf

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Good leaders are hard to find. Good leaders exhibit a blend of charisma, vision and character traits that attract people to follow them. And, leaders recognize the need to attract followers. Developing a followership is a fundamental key to leadership. But, to follow, people must feel that they have confidence in the direction in which the leader is headed. The follower must be enabled and

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As a leader, there are four specific factors that must be present in your communications with those you lead in order for employees to be happy and motivated to work. Respect is the fundamental right of everyone in the workplace. If employees feel that they are treated with respect they will usually respond reciprocally with respect and dignified actions. A leader can demonstrate their respect

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Have you ever witnessed anyone in the workplace resisting change? At some point almost all of us have seen this happen. Resistance to change is often mistaken as being a problem on the part of the employee or the "resistor." However, let's look at another possibility: people resist change for fear of being incompentent, not because of the change itself. Hmm...As a general rule people embrace

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"... Priase loudly, blame softly."- Catherine the GreatOne of the singlemost important behaviors that will earn your respect and trust as a leader is this: always give your people the credit for your achievements and successes. NEVER take the credit for yourself. However, you must always take the blame and accept the responsibility for any shortcomings or mistakes that you or your people make.

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Leaders often come into close proximity with other people. Our cultural norms dictate what a comfortable distance is when interacting with another person. So, how do you know when you are invading another's personal space? Leaders should know what signs to look for that another person is uncomfortable and then take immediate steps to alleviate this discomfort. Signals that you may have invaded an

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"If you want to truly understand something; try to change it."- Kurt LewinLeaders do things other people have not done, or do not do at all. They do things in advance of someone else. They make new things, they are innovators. Having learned from what has been done in the past, either by themselves or others, the leader lives with one eye on the present and the other looking into the future. They

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Remembering a person's name, or using their name when you talk with them, is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use. But, if you have difficulty remembering names there is a way to strengthen your memory and to get the name to "stick" with you. This can be done by using an analogy and acronym called "LMER" glue. Here's four simple steps:LOOK AND LISTEN - look at the person and get a

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The role of a leader is to ensure that everyone on the team undrestands instructions and carries them out as effectively as possible. Leaders know that it is rare for everything to go according to plan and put into place monitoring mechanisms that will enable them to deal with any deviations quickly. How the leader gives instructions matters far less than the quality of their content. If the team

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"All organizations are hierarchical. At each levelpeople serve under those above them. An organization is therefore astructured institution. If it is not structured,it is a mob. Mobs do not get things done.Mobs destroy things."Theodore LevittManagement for Business Growth

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Discussions allow people and teams to share ideas or concerns freely. By playing a leading role in the discussions, you can keep them productive and purposeful. As a leader you should call your team together on a regular basis to seek feedback, generate new ideas and to make relevant business or operational decisions. Whether the discussion is formal or informal, it is important to keep the

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"Leadership is not so much about technique and methods as it is about opening the heart. Leadership is about inspiration—of oneself and of others. Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes. Leadership is not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a routine."--- Lance Secretan, Industry

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Only you will know what is important in achieving your vision of success. However, we all have common or shared goals and outcomes that will help us to lay a foundation for where we want to be as a leader.You can dramatically increase your chances for succeeding in business as a leader when you take the time to learn from a coach or mentor. A coach is someone who has “walked in your shoes” at one

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There are countless numbers and types of leadership styles in organizations today. Unfortunately, many leaders today are ineffective because they are not motivators or because they have a warped idea about their role and purpose. As such, workers in these organizations suffer from inadequate leadership and likely have no energy, motivation or loyalty to the organization.Leaders who honestly

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Even if you do not chair the meeting, as a leader you will be a strong focus of attention for everyone participating. People will watch your behavior, even when you are not saying anything, or when another team member is speaking. If you are staring out the window, doodling, typing or answering email, or slouching in your chair you are signalling disinterest. People WILL notice. Use your body and

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A clique is defined as anything that excludes rather than includes others. Teenagers are not the only age groups that can have a problem with cliques in small groups; adults may have the same issues. If you are a small group leader or facilitators here are ways you can help to break up cliques and to become a group where everyone feels welcome and at home.Shuffle the seating. By moving the

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In the past 20 years there has been a massive shift in corporate leadership. Accountability for leadership and what really goes on in an organization has been pushed down and distributed throughout the organization. Command-and-control tactics may still be found in basic military installments; society, however, has been informed to the point that the vast majority of the population will no

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There are countless numbers and types of leadership styles in organizations today. Unfortunately, many leaders today are ineffective because they are not motivators or because they have a warped idea about their role and purpose. As such, workers in these organizations suffer from inadequate leadership and likely have no energy, motivation or loyalty to the organization.Leaders who honestly

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Leaders are faced with unlocking the potential in the people that they lead and motivating the individual is a key part of this process. Motivation is not something that is done to an individual as they already posses it. What a leader does, to benefit the whole team, is to release, or unlock, it. Here are seven ways leaders unlock potential in people.Leaders share their vision and values. Vision

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