Ginger ShimpOctober 1, 2015 Surely you are well aware of the exploits of Sherwood Forest’s most famous (or perhaps infamous) legend, Robin Hood. But did you know that another antihero also took up residence in Sherwood Forest? King Ned Ludd, legendary leader of the Luddites, also made Sherwood his home and — with his merry … Continue reading Luddites And Leaders In The Professional Services Industry
Brent PohlmanSeptember 18, 2015 Today, many companies are failing because they are run by people who do not want. Many people have given up hope at ever becoming a leader because they are fearful that they will not succeed or they will make a mistake. (Get over it! Leaders make mistakes daily.) Some people say … Continue reading Companies Are Looking For Leaders – Unfortunately, There Are Few
Peter StarkSeptember 15, 2015 Leaders may or may not have a title, but what they always have are relationships where people are motivated to follow them in the direction they are heading. Leaders also have another thing in common; they are constantly taking action to improve the condition of their team or organization. Improvement signifies … Continue reading 10 Traits of Leaders Who Successfully Drive Change
Alexandra LevitSeptember 13, 2015 IT leaders who “teach employees to fish” may be feeding the business for a lifetime. Many IT leaders and even CIOs today are missing an opportunity. Their teams spend all day catering to business needs when, in fact, the business managers can and should be empowered to solve problems themselves. There … Continue reading IT Leaders: 5 Reasons to Encourage Citizen Development
Is email marketing the right career path for you? Columnist Jose Cebrian explains why email marketers’ skills are just what the marketer of the future needs — and explores how those responsibilities are broadening. Jose Cebrian on August 24, 2015 I have worked with many young(er) people over the years who have wondered where they … Continue reading Email Marketers: The Marketing Leaders Of The Future?
Ryan MeadJuly 29, 2015 Sighs of relief were felt around offices everywhere when Google unveiled the unsend email function early this summer. Pulling back an email right before sending a big mistake can be a godsend. Unfortunately plenty of work mistakes happen without an ‘undo’ option available. Whether for the entry-level employee trying to make … Continue reading Good Leaders Let Their Teams Make Mistakes
Alison MurdockJuly 25, 2015 If you’re like most small-to-medium business owners, you’re probably trying to accomplish a lot with a small team. You might have just a few people who split sales and marketing duties, or you might be trying to build a sales team or marketing team from the ground up. At the same … Continue reading 3 Things All Leaders Should Know About Data and Predictive Analytics
Peter StarkJuly 14, 2015 We all want to be liked and accepted in both our personal and professional lives. But when it comes to effective leadership, a high need to be liked most often leads to disaster. I’ve encountered many leaders who were genuinely “nice” people, and would do absolutely anything to support their people … Continue reading 4 Mistakes Really Nice Leaders Make
Rick GoodmanJuly 13, 2015 In the workplace, we tend to define ourselves according to job titles and descriptions. Your title establishes what you do, what you’re in charge of, what your responsibilities are—and also what’s outside of your purview. Your job title defines what you need to do and what’s frankly not your concern; it … Continue reading Real Leaders Go Beyond Their Job Description
Peter StarkJuly 9, 2015 At some point in your life, you’ve probably been identified as an introvert or extrovert by yourself, or someone else. Maybe you identify with the reflective introverts, and prefer to work on your own, in solitude. Or maybe you identify more strongly with the gregarious extroverts, and you are energized and … Continue reading The Great Debate: Are Extroverts or Introverts Better Leaders?
