by Mary Erlain | Business, Business Communication, Leadership, PeakDS Blog, Personal Development
Leadership ability and effectiveness are enhanced tremendously by a leadership philosophy that calls for belief in the worth of people, belief in their abilities, and belief in their potential for growth. This leadership philosophy forms a bedrock foundation for...
by Mary Erlain | Business, Business Communication, Leadership, PeakDS Blog, Personal Development
Understanding the nature of authentic, effective authority and power is inherent in empowering a team and practicing effective delegation. True power involves leading through character, example, and intellectual challenge. Personal power is strengthened and multiplies...
by Mary Erlain | Business, Leadership, PeakDS Blog
Effective delegation always involves adequate communication. People accept responsibility and act when they know what you expect. Talk informally with a person before actually turning over responsibility. A nonthreatening approach allows the person to express fears or...
by Mary Erlain | Business, Business Communication, Leadership, PeakDS Blog
Career growth is a lifelong process. But the organization cannot afford to wait 20 years or longer for newly-employed individuals to mature to top professional capacity. Typically, career maturity never arrives merely by waiting for it. Today’s needs demand immediate...
by Mary Erlain | Business, Leadership, PeakDS Blog
Whatever you choose to do tomorrow, next week, or next month, ask yourself these questions: Have I crystallized my thinking so that I know what I want to achieve and am sure where I stand now in relation to this goal? Do I have a detailed writtenplan and a...
by Mary Erlain | Business, Business Communication, Leadership, PeakDS Blog, Personal Development
Timing is a key ingredient in effective decision making. A sense of timing is based on common sense and intuition, and leaders who are sensitive to the needs and feelings of others generally enjoy success in this area. A technically correct decision, announced at the...
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