Goal-setting is the most powerful process available to improve your personal productivity. To gain full mastery of your attitudes, your time, and your life, immerse yourself in a total program of personal and organizational goals. Many personal goals involve items money can buy, and your career is the means for earning that money. Other personal...
The larger and more important the problem, the more time and detail go into each step of the problem-solving process. When a problem arises, the preliminary steps lead up to a decision about which a possible solution will be implemented. Problem solving may involve a relatively insignificant item, or it may concern a serious issue...
Although informal leaders are not designated by the organization, they frequently wield extensive power and influence because of their ability to help other team members satisfy needs and reach goals You are the leader of your group or department because that position is delegated to you by the organization. You might be called a “formal”...
Every goal – organizational or personal – needs a deadline or target date. Without a deadline, there is no pressure to perform at top capacity. A good tracking system is one of the most useful tools for helping individuals grow. Progress can be demonstrated only by comparing the past and the present. Tracking is the...
Planning the Total Message Because communication is such a vital element of your personal and organizational success Skillful communication is the essential human connection. Sound communication techniques enable leaders to meet this most basic human yearning of people. Using constructive communication and persuasion skills saves time and effort, encourages cooperation, and reduces stress and friction....
To bring out the best in others, leaders treat all people with dignity and respect Leaders and managers empower teams by teaching about self-responsibility and processes for creating, improving, and distributing products and services. Team members are encouraged to think about how work in the organization gets done and the best way to do it....
Fear is a natural and constructive mechanism that calls for personal leadership. You were born to lead, but in the process of adjusting to the complexities of the world, you’re sometimes so occupied with satisfying basic needs that you can give little thought, time or attention to self-fulfillment and development of personal leadership. Habits developed...
When a crisis arises, something will probably be lost because of the situation – either time, money, or materials. The most productive individuals are those who master the art of taking care of emergency situations, unexpected and unplanned, that require immediate attention to prevent serious consequences. “Firefighting” is the usual term for handling a crisis....
