Monthly Archives: March 2013

Servant Leadership: Serve or be Served?

By |March 28th, 2013|

Waiter_servant_leader_sWhen we experience servant leadership do we feel compelled to serve as well? When you land a new job or join an organization, do you think about the leadership style of the leader? Think about this, does he or she come to work to serve or […]

Getting in the Zone

By |March 22nd, 2013|

Zone_Button_sGetting in the zone starts with a thought. When I wake in the morning I have a routine that places me in a positive mindset for the day. I’m trying to get in a state of flow or in a zone that will […]

Influence: Be a Leader Regardless of Your Position

By |March 18th, 2013|

revolt_revolution_s-e1422363143559Regardless of our position on the organizational chart we have the ability to influence people. Our level of impact depends on how much we are investing in ourselves and in others. The more we pour or invest in ourselves and people around us, the greater our […]

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Interview: Interviewing Your Next Leader

By |March 14th, 2013|

interview_sInterview your next leader before closing the deal

You are sitting in the conference room or in the office of the hiring manager. You are feeling good vibes regarding the previous panel interview with the team and key leaders. The team dropped strong hints that you are […]

Confidence: How Much Swag Is Too Much?

By |March 12th, 2013|

Swag_Heavy_Lifting_sDo you think there is a thin line between confidence and cockiness. In our youth, many of us were not in tuned with our capabilities. It took us some time to sift through our strengths and weaknesses. The combination of our genetics and experiences shape our level […]

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The Psychological Chains of Mediocrity

By |March 8th, 2013|

Mediocrity_sMediocrity has some of us on lock down! We see, hear and taste mediocrity everyday. Would you say that the masses have a mediocre mindset? Is mediocrity derived from our parents, friends, genetics, coworkers or a combination of all the above? Some of us are so accustomed to […]

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The Virtual Leader: Hiring Remote Employees

By |March 6th, 2013|

Virtual_leader_employee_sAs a manager, you  just hired a great technical resource, Jasmine Mitchell. Jasmine will work from home since she lives 75 miles from the office. You are officially a virtual leader. The effort of incorporating Jasmine in adhoc meetings, training, and culture building events will make your […]

Relationships: Do You Have A Following?

By |March 4th, 2013|

Leader_following_sThe setting is at the company holiday party, you are standing by one of your peers and you notice that he’s chatting and laughing with a few of his direct reports. A thought crosses your mind, not one of your direct reports has made an attempt […]

Leadership: Team Chemistry

By |March 1st, 2013|

Young_Leaders_ml copyOne of the most important traits of a team is chemistry. When the Philadelphia Eagles added Terrell Owens to the club, most of us had great expectations for the team. I can only assume that the interview process was extensive and based on Terrell’s background […]