It’s time for the Leadership Development Carnival again. This month, regular carnival host Dan McCarthy kicks off the September carnival with an NFL-theme. Dan has organized the posts into the NFL divisions and each blogger featured offered up his or her favorite team. Even if you’re not a big football fan (I had to ask…
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The Dignity of Work
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the American holiday of Labor Day is “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.1″ Thank you to all of those who work so very hard and in the process, make others’ lives that much safer, educational and easy. Happy Labor Day. 1 http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm …
Food for Thought Friday – What Makes a Bad Boss?
How many bosses have you worked for? Do a mental tally – of those bosses, how many were what you’d call “bad” bosses? (You decide the definition of “bad”.) Would you do me a favor? Jot a few thoughts in the comments section to this statement: A bad boss is one…
20 Good Reasons to Say No to an Idea
Every day, you’re in a position to say “yes” or “no” to people. Doesn’t matter what you do for a living – someone is always requesting something of you: Customers want you to cut them a special deal Employees make difficult requests of their managers Kids plead, “Just one more story, Mom!” at bedtime A…
Leadership Assessments – An Overview
How do you know if you’re an effective leader? One way to find out is to take a leadership assessment. There are thousands of assessments on the market, so the challenge is finding the one that best fits your needs. Here is an overview of leadership assessments to help you make an informed choice. What…