True confessions time: even though I’m in the field of talent management, I’ve never been 100% clear on exactly what that term encompasses. Ironic, isn’t it? Some folks in the industry focus on recruiting and hiring practices, others on employee skill development. Now, there’s a book on the market that corrals all the various facets…
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Leaders – Keep Your Mind Clear for a Magnetic Personality
Whenever there’s a discussion of “what makes a great leader?” invariably the trait of “charisma” surfaces— that special “something” that is appealing and makes people want to follow that leader. I recently read something that helped me think about the ways in which leaders attract people to their cause. The reading comes from an essay1…
The Golden Rule of Listening: How to Speak Loud and Clear without Opening Your Mouth
About a month ago, I read an excellent guest post on Great Leadership by Tim Eyre. I liked his writing style so much that I asked if he’d be willing to share some thoughts on The People Equation. He said “yes” and what follows is an insightful observation about the power of listening. Guest Post…
5 Ways to Stay Current at Work
This is a follow up to a blog post I wrote about being an opinion leader. According to the authors of the book Influencer, being able to influence people to make large-scale change requires that an “influencer” be: knowledgeable, trustworthy and accessible. In many cases, being influential is less about the title that you hold…
Is Faulty Wiring Frying Your Gut-Check?
Even the most plugged-in leaders get it wrong sometimes. This fact was driven home to me the other day as I listened in on a phone conference led by a regional manager named Pete who manages a group of customer service teams spread across the northern half of the United States. My purpose in joining the…