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"Teamwork is so important that it is virtually impossible for you to reach the heights of your capabilities or make the money that you want without becoming very good at it."
~ Brian Tracy
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
~ Winston Churchill
"In business, the competition will bite you if you keep running; if you stand still, they will swallow you."
~ William Knudson Jr., Chairman, Ford Motor Company
"If you have ideas, you have the main asset you need, and there isn't any limit to what you can do with your business and your life. Ideas are any man's greatest asset."
~ Harvey S. Firestone
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Greetings!
Trial by Fire! A large number of the newly-elected Members of Parliament for the NDP party, some of whom are barely in their 20's (one is 19 years of age!) has been thrown into the fire! New to the political arena, they are expected, literally overnight, to become knowledgeable in all aspects of their portfolio, while learning the protocols and practices to perform their duties as an MP. For some, this also means learning a new language!
In the corporate world, organizations often promote top-performing sole contributors to management roles without giving consideration to the unique skill sets required to effectively lead others, such as: the ability to build trust; inspire and motivate; give thoughtful direction and coach; facilitate change etc. In the absence of a well thought-out manager development and onboarding program, many managers flounder and look anything like the top-performing employee that the company believed them to be. Trial by fire as a promotion strategy is not in the best interests of employees or the organization. Newly promoted managers can assimilate faster into their new role when they exhibit 'leadership readiness' (as identified through a talent assessment program), are assigned a mentor and/or coach to fast track their learning curve, and most importantly... display a genuine desire to lead others.
Does your organization hire and promote by fire? To learn the benefits of a thoughtful approach to promoting and developing managers read my article 'Leadership of Sentinels - Front-line Managers Help Drive Engagement'.
Enjoy this issue of talent talk!
Cheers,
Rebecca |
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Are You Onboard The Economic Optimism Train?
Everyone has been affected by the state of the U.S. economy and has seen how slow job growth, lack of consumer spending and a decrease in profits has derailed some businesses. The state of our economy is not projected to last forever which has recently led to some seeing a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the defunct economy.
Should you be optimistic?
According to the CFO Outlook Survey, a substantial number of chief financial officers say yes. The survey, distributed by Zicklin School of Business (Baruch College) in conjunction with Financial Executives International (FEI), noticed a significant increase in CFO confidence when it came to talk of hiring new employees in 2011. According to those who participated in the survey, when it comes to business, their optimism levels are high. Click here to read the entire article... |
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Understanding The Cost Of A 'C' Team
To comprehend the cost of a 'C' team, it is important to understand what a 'C' team is. 'C' team members are unhappy in their position within an organization, are unfulfilled and, more often than not, disengaged. A team member exhibiting these characteristics has a negative effect on team morale and motivation, resulting in poor work performance.
Integrating Existing Team Members into 'A' Teams
To make improvements to employee morale, increase job performance, and ultimately to net an increased profit, begin by restructuring the members of the organization. An employee assessment is a crucial part of this strategy. The purpose of the assessment is to select areas and roles best suited to individual employees. Click here to read the entire article... |
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Exceptional Leaders Align Their Body With Their Intentions
The way you carry yourself has an impact on how you are perceived by others. Your "bearing" can convey confidence, poise, decisiveness and openness. It can also convey arrogance, aloofness, indecisiveness and powerlessness.
Your posture also can have a significant impact on your internal state. Are you ambitious, full of energy, or are you listless and resigned? How you carry your body will influence your moods and what you can achieve. Concave chest, stooped shoulders, slow movements, and shallow breathing can lead to disempowered states, while erectness, deep breathing, sureness of movement can be empowering.
When you shift how you hold your body, new behaviors become possible.
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