You are a leader. Most likely, leadership is not a position for you, but an attitude and a way of life. People at work, home and in your social circles turn to you for advice. Your wife (or husband) lets you be the spokesperson in confrontational situations. People listen to you. But what was it [...]
Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
Why Should People Follow Your Lead?
Posted in An Ally's Advice, tagged Atlanta, buy-in, CEO, leadership, Machiavelli, The Prince on May 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
5 Ways to Find Direction When You Feel Lost
Posted in An Ally's Advice, tagged clarity of purpose, colleague, directionless, feeling lost, inertia, leadership, rest, whiteboard, work challenges on May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The most powerful businessmen are the least likely to admit when they are lacking direction. You are used to helping others find their way, and it seems unimaginable that, with so much on your plate, you’ve lost focus. But it happens, and it’s nothing of which to be ashamed. Here are some great ways to [...]
You Are Always Leading by Example
Posted in An Ally's Advice, tagged employees, gossip, Ingvar Kamprad, leadership, stealing on September 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If there is such a thing as good leadership, it is to give a good example. – Ingvar Kamprad If you know me or you’ve been reading my blog, you know how much I value this concept. I’ve seen a poor example be the bad leadership to bring down many a company. If you take a [...]
Not Owning Up to Your Mistakes Is a Huge Mistake
Posted in An Ally's Advice, tagged business challenges, Christian Bovee, leadership, mistakes on March 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“It is only an error in judgement to make a mistake, but it shows infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered.” – Christian Bovee When was the last time you made a serious mistake? How did you react when you realized the error? In our success and efficiency-oriented world, people often think of [...]
