Wednesday, December 21, 2011

WEALTH CREATION BY BECOMING A LANDLORD

Wealth Creation is a skill that many people attempt to master. Many people attempt to create wealth through real estate investing, but fail to do so because they lack the knowledge needed to become successful. A very simple wealth creation strategy that you can use to become wealthy is to become a landlord. Becoming a landlord is the classic wealth creation model of real estate investing. Let's...

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

WIRED TO BE LEADERS

Research tells us that there are seven brain attributes—thinking and behavioral tendencies—every leader naturally takes advantage of to a greater or lesser extent, and finds they’re effective to a greater or lesser extent depending on the traits of the individuals they interact with. These neural pathways are etched in the brain over many years: 1. Analytical thinking happens in the left hemisphere...

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Monday, July 11, 2011

PERSONAL QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP

What qualifies a person to be a leader? Most natural leaders don't aspire to be great leaders; they aspire to be great persons. Personal qualifications lead to leadership qualifications. When leaders lead their own lives well, others naturally want to...

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Sunday, July 10, 2011

FIVE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD LEADER

Posted By: Mayor Timo 1. A good leader has an exemplary character.It is of utmost importance that a leader is trustworthy to lead others. A leader needs to be trusted and be known to live their life with honestly and integrity. A good leader “walks the talk” and in doing so earns the right to have responsibility for others. True authority is born from respect for the good character and trustworthiness...

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THE GREAT LEADERS METTLE

Posted By: TimoStevens, 2009 Great leaders know the need to unleash talent. They create a culture that releases the highest talents and contributions of their people. People make their highest and best contributions when their leaders execute on the following 4 imperatives: 1. Align Systems; Great leaders build the organization's capability to consistently achieve its goals, attract...

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

FIVE STEPS TO POWERFUL TEAM BUILDING

1. Abandon the idea that you know it all.  You don't. No matter how long you've been in business, you can still learn from customers, employees, and vendors. 2. Collaborate, don't dictate.  By encouraging your constituents to contribute...

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10 LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS

1. Create a positive work environment.  You set, maintain, and change the tone. Model and encourage a positive one. 2. Set clear expectation.  Tell people what you expect, when, and how, or your day can be filled with surprises, such...

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HOW TO LEAD CREATIVE PEOPLE

1. Innovation is the lifeblood of an organization.  Knowing how to lead and work with creative people requires knowledge and action that often goes against the typical organizational structure. Protect unusual people from bureaucracy and legalism...

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LEADERSHIP vs. MANAGEMENT

1. Leaders optimise the upside; Managers minimise the downside. Both together net more. 2. Leaders envision possibilities; Managers calculate probabilities. Both together win more. 3. Leaders focus on the ends; Managers focus on the means. Both together...

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MODEL OF A TEAM LEADER

Richard Winfield, Founder of The Brefi Group, lists the following characteristics of a model 1. Know everything – keep on top of your brief and your subject – knowledge gets respect 2. Have clear timelines 3. Give positive feedback in front of...

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THE 17 INDISPUTABLE LAWS OF TEAMWORK

1. The Law of Significance: One Is Too Small a Number to Achieve Greatness 2. The Law of the Big Picture: The Goal is More Important Than the Role 3. The Law of the Niche: All Players Have a Place Where They Add the Most Value 4. The Law of the...

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9 ROLES OF A TEAM LEADERS

1. Provide purpose 2. Build a star team, not a team of stars 3. Establish shared ownership for the results 4. Develop team members to fullest potential 5. Make the work interesting and engaging 6. Develop a self-managing team 7. Motivate...

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Monday, January 10, 2011

10 TRAITS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS

They are honest. This gives them credibility, resulting in the trust and confidence of their people. Credible leaders foster greater pride in the organization, a stronger spirit of cooperation and teamwork, and more feelings of ownership and personal...

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21 STATEMENTS OF HIGHLY INEFFECTIVE LEADERS

1. That’s an excellent idea. (I think I’ll steal the credit for it!) 2. If I wanted your opinion I’d tell you what it is. 3. Since you didn’t say anything I had to assume you agreed. 4. You’re paid to do, not think. 5. What part of “Do as you’re...

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LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

Effective leaders have many common qualities. Good group leaders make an effort to learn and practise skills so they can:   * listen openly to others   * offer and accept constructive suggestions   * give clear directions   *...

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25 STATEMENTS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE LEADERS

1. This is excellent work. 2. You’re a valuable member of this team. 3. Help me understand how you reached your conclusion. What are your underlying assumptions? 4. While I don’t yet agree with your position, I appreciate you offering a different...

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Throughout the years, there have been many leadership style theories identified. Basically, the autocratic leadership style has gone out of fashion in recent years, though certain situations, such as emergencies, still call for its use.  One popular...

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HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER

  * Communicate clearly and routinely.  Lay out your company goals and principles in a mission statement and keep sharing your vision with your employees.   * Involve employees in setting objectives.  Give them feedback...

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

TOP 10 LEADERSHIP LESSONS

Lesson 1. Leadership is everyone’s business. Lesson 2. Credibility is the foundation. Lesson 3. Personal values drive commitment. Lesson 4. You either lead by example, or you don’t lead at all. Lesson 5. Looking forward is a leadership prerequisite. Lesson...

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