Monthly Archive: March 2011

Mar 23 2011

Make the Performance Review a Positive Experience

Each year most employers give their employees an annual performance review. One complaint I have with many leaders is that they save up all they negative feedback for the annual review. This is very inappropriate. The annual review should be a time of reflection on the past year, not a gripe session. The annual review …

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Mar 21 2011

Three Techniques to Effectively Lead By Example

Leading By Example

Several years ago, when I was a young leader, I had a great leader that taught me many valuable lessons.  The lessons I learned have stuck with me.  That leader was very experienced, well known, and successful.   One lesson he taught me was how to effectively lead by example.  He explained three techniques that …

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Mar 15 2011

Reviewing Your Beliefs

Belief

As a leader you will be questioned on what you believe in, and why.  Prior to having these questions you should define the answers for yourself, so you are prepared when the questions are asked.  The responses you give will define you as a leader.  If your answers are firm and strong, your followers will …

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Mar 12 2011

The Difference Between Managers and Leaders

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between leadership and management?  There is a big difference.  “Managers figure out what they want done and get people to do it.  Managers try to get people to do what they did yesterday, but a little faster and a little cheaper with a few less defects.”  That is …

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Mar 10 2011

How Far Can You Stretch Yourself?

Stretch

Over the last few weeks I have not been able to blog as frequently.  I am in my final semester of the MBA program at University of Nevada – Reno.  During the last two weeks I had midterms.  Life was very hectic as I studied a lot to prepare for the tests.  As I studied I …

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Mar 04 2011

Take The Challenge And Be Great

  One of the biggest challenges in life is allowing yourself to be excellent.  There are many opportunities to shine and be great all the time.   It is, however, hard to let yourself be great.  People like to be one in the crowd.  As you begin to be great, you also begin to stand …

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