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Do You Have the Appetite to Lead?

Although research has demonstrated that leadership skills can be learned and one does not necessarily need to be born a leader, how important is the desire to lead? Does a CEO or a manager or a supervisor need to want to lead in a passionate way? If an individual enjoys the technical aspects of their job and has no dream to be a leader, should they be coached to do so? After working with all levels of management for many years, I believe that without the strong will to inspire and engage others, it is almost impossible to be a successful leader.

Becoming a leader takes great stamina and resiliency.  Before embarking on a leadership choice, managers must evaluate their strength, both physical and emotional, as well as their… Continue reading

Published on Wednesday May 5, 2010 in Leadership Development, Management Development, Open-Minded and Supervisory Development. 0 Comments Tags: , .

What can Leaders Learn From a Volcanic Eruption?

For the past week, the news has been obsessed with volcanic ash in Iceland and its impact on most of Europe and around the world. The flights have come to a standstill in Europe and everybody seems to be caught off guard.  No one seems to know what to do or how to deal with the stranded passengers on both sides of the ocean. Millions of dollars are being blamed in lost tourism, hotel stays and restaurants.  You might wander how this act of nature can be so powerful. And you might ask, where is the leadership?

Something has gone terribly wrong with both government and business leaders not able to speak out and alleviate some of the chaos. I think at the hub of this malfunctioning is a… Continue reading

Published on Wednesday April 21, 2010 in Communication, Dealing With Crises, Leadership Development and Management Development. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Knowing Your Personality Type Enhances Leadership

Understanding your strengths and blind spots of your personality can be the most essential ingredient to leadership success. Have you ever taken a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment (MBTI)? Through this tool, a leader can learn about their personality preferences. When an individual becomes aware of what impacts them when they take in information or make decisions, they are better able to relate to the rest of their team.

So how does this really work and apply to real work environments? So let’s say you discover that when you lead, you tend to focus on facts, details and results. You use logical arguments in presenting your case to your team members. What if you have a few team members who are influenced more by their own values or the concerns… Continue reading

Published on Tuesday March 23, 2010 in Leadership Development, Management Development and Myers-Briggs MBTI. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .