Unless you’re a low-key despot, chances are that you don’t enjoy telling others what to do or reprimanding them. You probably don’t like being called out yourself and you might even question your right to tellanyone else what they’re doing wrong. Kudos to you if you feel that way!…
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Whether as a parent, manager, employee or instructor, most of us are going to experience leadership at some point in our lives. However, leadership doesn’t come naturally to many of us. We don’t know how to get people to “do as they’re told,” we don’t feel worthy of being…
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Are optimists being naive? Are pessimists just realists? It turns out that both are pretty accurate. You can influence your future to a large degree with your attitude. If you expect good things to happen, you will often be correct. The same is true if you have negative expectations. There’s…
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Assertiveness is that fine line between being aggressive and passive. Aggressiveness and passiveness can be advantageous at times, but an attitude of assertiveness is most often the most effective position to take. When you’re assertive, you’re willing to make your needs known and to take responsibility for your life. There…
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It’s not easy to be a great leader. Leadership requires a unique set of skills and personality traits. Few people are born great leaders, but everyone can maximize their leadership skills and qualities. Many of us want to be better leaders, but don’t know where to start. There are many…
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Do you consider yourself a leader or a boss? This question doesn’t just apply to the workplace, it can also refer to your home and personal relationships. Do you lead people or just tell them what you want done without any consideration or explanation? Do you encourage and develop your…
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How can you get a management position when you lack management experience? While you may not be able to list the title of manager on your resume, there are plenty of ways to demonstrate that you’re ready to assume more responsibility. Start by thinking about what being a manager means.…
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Can you trust yourself? How many times have you promised yourself you were going to save money, lose weight, or clean out the junk drawer in the kitchen? You’ve likely made thousands of promises to yourself and broken the majority of them. You do this every day. It can be…
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When we think of leaders, we might be tempted to think of courageous and heroic figures. The leader is the person at the vanguard of the army, leading the charge and taking the brunt of any enemy attacks. That’s what it means to be a leader in comic books and…
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Top 10 Essential Leadership Skills It’s all about skills in the modern world. It’s never been more challenging to be a leader than it is today. Markets and entire industries are changing rapidly. For any leader to be successful, it’s important to have the proper skills. Many of these skills…
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