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Impermanence is the nature of Nature

Change seems to be the most spoken about in businesses and in our lives, especially during these extraordinary times. The following article is about how I see change and how to manage and lead in these times. My thoughts are influenced a great deal by the Bhagavad Gita and the teachings of Ichak Adizes. Read …

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How to Enhance Your Executive Presence

During my coaching engagements and while talking to clients, often people ask me how does one foolproof one’s career and what does it take to be successful. Here I propose three key aspects to keep in mind and work on it regularly to ensure you never miss the bus. Read on. I hope you will …

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SERVANT LEADERSHIP

“Servant Leadership is more about character than style”- Ken Blanchard. In his book, Servant Leadership Robert Greenleaf defines two kinds of leaders. Strong natural leaders are those who try to take control, make the decisions and give orders in any situation in which they find themselves. They have a need to be in charge. Strong natural servants, on the other hand, …

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WRITE YOUR OWN OBITUARY

As a leader, the most important earthly relationship you can cultivate is your relationship with yourself.- Ken Blanchard and Terry Waghorn Do you really know yourself? Do you have a personal “mission statement” that defines your strengths and motivates you to be all God meant you to be? If you have trouble with that question, you …

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LOOK INTO THE MIRROR

This one is from a book by Ken Blanchard: One of the worst concepts in the history of leadership theory is the “Peter Principle”. According to the Peter Principle, people in organizations tend to rise to their level of incompetence. In other words, they keep getting promoted until they become a failure. This concept lets …

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BECOME A PROFESSIONAL LEADER

Leadership is a lively process of becoming. If you have not added to your interest during the past year; if you are thinking the same thoughts, relating the same personal experiences, having the same predictable reactions- rigor mortis has set in to your leadership style. Every experienced, successful leader recognizes the important difference between leading and managing. Your team may be very …

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IT IS MORE IMPORTANT AS A MANAGER TO BE RESPECTED THAN TO BE POPULAR

This one is from a book by Ken Blanchard. Think back to a leader you had – a parent, teacher, coach or boss who got great performance from you. More than likely, this leader combined toughness and kindness. You knew the person cared about you, but that he or she would not let up on …

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