Friday, 15 November 2013

Yukl and Tracey's Influencers - Choosing How to Influence Others

Learn a range of approaches that you can use to influence and persuade other people – and find out which tactics you should avoid.

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Managing in Italy - Working in a Culturally Rich Country

Learn how to work successfully in diverse and beautiful Italy.

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Goals are kind of like children-- you pay attention to them, they evolve into something powerful. You don't, then they evolve into something pitiful. ~Doug Firebaugh

Goals are kind of like children-- you pay attention to them, they evolve into something powerful. You don't, then they evolve into something pitiful. ~Doug Firebaugh

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Effective communication relies on _________________________ #communicationskills #MindTools

Effective communication relies on _________________________ #communicationskills #MindTools

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Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Want to be a more kind leader?

Being More Kind as a Leader – 5 Practical and Important Suggestions



Being more kind as a leader is not as difficult as you might think. Practice the 5 suggestions below and watch how easy it is to be kind without even thinking about it.

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Love cures people-- both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it. ~Karl A. Menninger

Love cures people-- both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it. ~Karl A. Menninger

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Want three very funny communication videos to share with your friends, teams and organizations? Then don't look any further then here :)

My 3 Favorite, Funniest & Most Popular Communication Videos This Year!



I thought it would be a good idea from time to time to post some of my best of the best videos ever! These three videos I am sharing today deal with communication issues.

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My focus in writing is about improving leadership skills and getting better. However, I blog on such things because I realize that none of us are picture perfect leaders yet; including myself. But each day most of us are doing our best and learning from our mistakes. And because of that we are great! ~Michael Rogers - Teamwork and Leadership See more at: http://www.teamworkandleadership.com/2013/10/ever-wonder-how-others-think-you-are-doing-as-a-leader-includes-video.html#sthash.gG1BQYgH.dpuf

My focus in writing is about improving leadership skills and getting better. However, I blog on such things because I realize that none of us are picture perfect leaders yet; including myself. But each day most of us are doing our best and learning from our mistakes. And because of that we are great! ~Michael Rogers - Teamwork and Leadership See more at: http://www.teamworkandleadership.com/2013/10/ever-wonder-how-others-think-you-are-doing-as-a-leader-includes-video.html#sthash.gG1BQYgH.dpuf

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Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them. ~John C. Maxwell

Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them. ~John C. Maxwell

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Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Mind Tools Newsletter 310 - Long-Lasting Customer Relationships

In this week's newsletter, we explain how you can build deeper relationships with your customers, and we explore how you can increase loyalty to your brand.

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This may be my favorite funny communication video of 2013!

Really, How Well Do You Listen Leader? Hilarious Communication Video!



I think you will love this new video I came across the other day that clearly demonstrates a common communication and relationship gap. The video is very funny, but…

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Sarcasm is really just criticism purposefully packaged to be less aggressive and “funny,” but to still make a point that ”I don’t approve, your behavior really annoys the heck out of me, or your idea is crazy.” We all see it, and we may even laugh at it from time to time, but its damage is far-reaching and more potent than we often realize. ~Michael Rogers - Teamwork and Leadership

Sarcasm is really just criticism purposefully packaged to be less aggressive and “funny,” but to still make a point that ”I don’t approve, your behavior really annoys the heck out of me, or your idea is crazy.” We all see it, and we may even laugh at it from time to time, but its damage is far-reaching and more potent than we often realize. ~Michael Rogers - Teamwork and Leadership

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Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. ~Abraham Lincoln Love it! How about you?

Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. ~Abraham Lincoln Love it! How about you?

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Monday, 11 November 2013

You must avoid this if you are a leader, or even a parent! Watch it. Feel free to share. Thanks!

Are You a Leader? Don’t Do This! Unless You Don’t Care About Trust



There are many do’s and don’ts of effective leaders. One of the most important skills a leader can learn is how to build and increase trust.

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Wanted to post this if you hadn't seen it yet. It is very funny and very true! Almost 2,000 shares on Facebook too :)

How Not to Use PowerPoint – Very Funny Video You Can Share



Would you like some solid tips on how not to use PowerPoint? I might have the perfect video for you. I am sure just about all of you have used PowerPoint or have seen a presentation where it was being used.

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Photo - Nice teamwork. Though I am sure their parents might not agree :)

Photo - Here is some serious doggy teamwork don't you agree?

Photo - Great teamwork! :)

Photo - Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~Winston Churchill