Leadership is not based solely on position. True leadership is saying what needs to be said at the time it needs to be said. True leadership is doing what needs to be done at the time it needs to be done. That’s leadership. That’s engagement.
Leadership is not based solely on position. True leadership is saying what needs to be said at the time it needs to be said. True leadership is doing what needs to be done at the time it needs to be done. That’s leadership. That’s engagement.
When job hunting, prepare yourself and then stay on the path. Have you received that polite “you have great qualifications, but we are not going to proceed with your application” turn down message? I have gotten a few, and I’ve even seen some of those jobs readvertised. I want to tell you that none of
Thanks for the great discussions about “Writing When You’re Stuck” with the Write On! authors last night. We discussed how to tackle these common writing problems: – Don’t know how to start? – Don’t know what to write? – Trouble with a difficult topic? – Stuck on page 1, chapter 1? I shared with the
Let us talk about engagement. A common misunderstanding focuses on whether and how much engagement is involved. A 2012 study concerning engagement (Stillman, 2012) illustrates the great disagreement in the way leaders and their employees view engagement. In this study, CEOs, employees, and human resources professionals each answered questions about how they view their company
I am sharing excerpts from some of my works, including this one concerning hybrid communication and learning approaches. You can purchase relevant chapters by selecting the link “Access This Chapter” at the bottom. Book Excerpt, Chapter 11, Page 226 Today’s scholars discuss the importance of taking a hybrid approach to social communication. This hybrid effect
This excerpt offers good information on emotional intelligence (EI) and empathy. You can purchase relevant chapters by selecting the link “Access This Chapter” at the bottom. Book Excerpt, Chapter 10, Page 204 The rise of EI and the continuing growth of online interactions work together to demonstrate the importance of participatory decision making as a
This work features some of my social communication research brought to publication thanks to IGI Global. You can purchase relevant chapters by selecting the link “Access This Chapter” at the bottom. Book Excerpt, Chapter 3, Page 47 This is an older work, but it is important to continue learning about and evaluating the use of
This time I’m sharing about new age communications. You can purchase relevant chapters by selecting the link “Access This Chapter” at the bottom. Book Excerpt, Chapter 11, Page 210 Communication is about relationships and information sharing. When communicating, senders and receivers should agree on the purpose of the messaging activity and commit to an open
This excerpt is from my work on motivationally intelligent leadership. You can purchase relevant chapters by selecting the link “Access This Chapter” at the bottom. Book Excerpt, Chapter 3, Page 34 The leader’s emotional intelligence can be viewed in terms of six leadership styles. They are coercive, authoritative, affiliative, democratic, pacesetting, and coaching (Goleman, Boyatzis
Some experts suggest more training or use of employment services when helping job seekers 50 and over. This approach is highlighted in an Urban Institute article in 2011, “Can Unemployed Older Workers Find Work?” The article’s position may not, however, offer the best advice for those seeking an opportunity. One great initiative is offering networking