Blog & PodcastWant to Get More Productive?Sign up here to receive my FREE Top 10 Tips to turn Busy into Productive in 30 Days First Name Email* Subscribe Now ShowArticlesPodcasts ArticleBusiness Leaders and Empty Promises (from Monday Inspiration)May 26, 2011When you deal with people every day as I do and have been trained in Human Behaviour like I have, you can read people pretty well. Or so I thought! There are some who can still fool you. I have written before about my frustration with people’s actions not supporting their words. It’s one of […] Read More ArticleTen Things That Courageous Leaders Do.May 24, 2011There are leaders and then there are leaders. In today’s fast changing and fiercely competitive environment, it takes a certain standard of leadership to succeed. Wimpy, indecisive leadership is not going to cut it. Autocratic and suffocating leadership is not going to cut it either. Courageous leadership is the answer. This is a gutsy, risk […] Read More ArticleMeetings For Meeting’s Sake!May 22, 2011One of the biggest complaints that we get from leaders and executives is how many meetings they are expected to attend. People often show up to a meeting that is poorly facilitated, has no purpose and is not necessary to an outcome. It's a nice to have! Ridiculous! Who has time for that? These are […] Read More ArticleThe Business Leadership Academy Interview with Craig DevlinMay 20, 2011Our next interview is with business expert Craig Devlin. The interview will be held on Wednesday 25th May at 12pm. Let me tell you a bit more about Craig. “Craig is a very successful businessman who has created his success through his strong strategic thinking and high level negotiation skills. If you have a dispute […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #7May 19, 2011Obstacles A key leadership trait is the ability to identify potential obstacles that may present challenges to business growth and development. While you may not be able to identify all of them (some will happen through natural causes such as our recent natural disasters), others you will be able to foresee. To be able to […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #6May 17, 2011Goals Set Business Goals. Short, medium and long term goals. There is a saying “You can’t hit the target if you do not know where you are aiming”. Very true. Not having goals in place for a business is like being on a boat without a rudder. Depending on which direction the wind blows, you […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #5May 16, 2011Culture This is one of the most important factors to your business. It certainly determines if you are an employer of choice or not. It’s interesting, many small businesses I walk into are not sure of the culture of the workplace. It happens by chance as opposed to being something that is created and lived. […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #4May 12, 2011Leadership Brand. This includes your leadership style and build on it. Leadership brand encompasses your presentation in terms of dress, how you communicate, the language you use, and how you are perceived in your marketplace. Leadership brand is all about your actions matching your words and your presentation complimenting this also. Let me explain. It […] Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership Tip #3May 11, 2011Leadership Style. You will be familiar with this term and it is similar to leadership brand however there are additional components that make up the brand of a leader that I will cover off on next. There are many leadership styles out there in the market place. You may have heard of the main three, […] Read MorePages: First Page12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152Last PageOlder PostsShowArticlesPodcasts ArticleLeadership Skill – Title = ResponsibilityFebruary 21, 2011The controversy surrounding prominent AFL Player Manager Ricky Nixon is to say the least unfortunate. Only he knows what really happened in this situation. But you really need to ask the question why? What was he thinking even considering any type of relationship with this young girl, who has a history, a long history of […] Read More ArticleHave Your Say On Leadership Today – Results Are In!February 17, 2011Have Your Say On Leadership Today – The results are in! What people are seeking in a leader today is very clear. And the majority is not getting it! This was a very clear message from the recent Distinctive Leadership survey. This report is lengthy BUT we have had an enormous amount of interest in […] Read More ArticleLeadership Skill – Has The Tide Turned?February 17, 2011I have been rather critical of Julia Gillard and her leadership in the early stages of her prime ministership. Maybe she’s been reading my articles? Highly unlikely but would be great to think so! “Julie Hyde, Leadership Advisor to the PM”, I think that sounds marvelous but I’m now back on planet earth. I’ll save […] Read More ArticleLeadership Skill – Has The Tide Turned?February 17, 2011Leadership Skill – Has The Tide Turned? http://www.leadershipcrisiscd.com/ Distinctive Leadership provides leadership insights for Business leaders to build and develop leadership and management skills enabling them to get the best out of themselves and their team. Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership – Morale, Do You Have It?February 17, 2011Business Leadership – Morale, Do You Have It? http://www.leadershipcrisiscd.com/ Distinctive Leadership provides leadership insights for Business leaders to build and develop leadership and management skills enabling them to get the best out of themselves and their team. Read More ArticleLeadership In A Crisis – Leadership Lessons From Rudi Giuliani.February 17, 2011Leadership In A Crisis — Leadership Lessons From Rudi Giuliani. http://www.leadershipcrisiscd.com/ Distinctive Leadership provides leadership insights for Business leaders to build and develop leadership and management skills enabling them to get the best out of themselves and their team. Read More ArticleLeadership Lesson – When Silence Doesn’t Work.February 17, 2011Leadership Lesson – When Silence Doesn't Work. http://www.leadershipcrisiscd.com/ Distinctive Leadership provides leadership insights for Business leaders to build and develop leadership and management skills enabling them to get the best out of themselves and their team. Read More ArticleBusiness Leadership – Morale, Do You Have It?February 16, 2011Employee Engagement levels has reduced significantly around the world. Research completed by Hewitt Consulting shows the worst decline in staff engagement levels in 15 years. This highlights the growing tension between employers — many of which are struggling to stabilize their financial situation — and employees, who are showing fatigue in response to a lengthy […] Read More ArticleLeadership In A Crisis – Leadership Lessons From Rudi Giuliani.February 15, 2011You’ve heard me mention that we are in a leadership crisis. I’m sure you have identified it also. We recently ran a webinar ‘What Business Leaders Can Learn From A Leader Facing Disaster’, highlighting the outstanding leadership of Queensland Premier Anna Bligh during the natural disasters her State endured. I also highlighted another outstanding example […] Read More ArticleLeadership Skill – Great Leaders Grow LeadersFebruary 15, 2011Leadership Skill – Great Leaders Grow Leaders www.LeadershipCrisisCD.com Distinctive Leadership provides leadership insights to business leaders to strengthen and develop leadership skills Read MorePages: First Page1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647Last PageOlder Posts
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