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The old-fashioned view of leadership is that leaders are marked out for leadership from early on in their lives, and that if you’re not a born leader, there’s little that you can do to become one.
That’s not the way we see it now. The modern view is that through patience, persistence and hard work, you can be a truly effective leader, just as long as you make the effort needed.
The articles in this section help you develop your leadership skills so that you, too, can become an exceptional leader.
Start with the introduction by clicking here, or pick the articles you’re interested in below. Enjoy them!
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Blake Mouton Managerial Grid - Balancing task- and people-oriented leadership |
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Motivation Test - How motivated are you to lead? |
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Leadership
Motivation Tools -
Find the passion to lead |
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Winning
Expert Power - Leading
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Leadership
Styles - Using the
right one for the right situation |
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Emotional Intelligence - Developing strong "people skills" |
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Mission Statements and Vision Statements - Unleashing the power of purpose |
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Team Effectiveness Assessment - How well do you and your team work together? |
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Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing - Helping new teams perform effectively, quickly |
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Belbin's Team Roles - How understanding team roles can improve team performance |
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Successful Delegation - Using the power of other people's help |
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Task Allocation - Picking the right person for the job |
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The GROW Model - Coaching team members to improve performance |
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Mentoring - An essential leadership skill |
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How Good Are Your Motivation Skills? |
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Herzberg's Motivators and Hygiene Factors - Learn how to motivate your team |
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Adam's Equity Theory - Balancing employee inputs and outputs |
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Avoiding Micromanagement - Helping team members excel - on their own |
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Conflict Resolution - Resolve conflict rationally and effectively |
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Management by Objectives (MBO) - Motivating people by aligning their objectives with the goals of the organization |
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Crisis Planning - Preparing your best response to the unexpected |
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Ethical Leadership - Doing the right thing |
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Cross Cultural Leadership |
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Working in Virtual Teams - Team working that overcomes time and space |
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Leading Equals - Motivating people effectively, without authority |
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Now You're the Boss... - Learning how to manage former peers |
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Building Tomorrow's Leaders - Identifying and developing leaders in your organization |
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Successful Induction - Getting new team members off to a great start! |
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Understanding Developmental Needs - Help your team reach peak performance |
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Optimism - The hidden asset
Information Gathering - Information is inspiration
French and Raven's Five Forms of Power - Understanding where power comes from in the workplace
How Self-Motivated Are You? - Taking charge of your goals and achievements
What a Real Leader Knows - Developing fundamental leadership skills
What's Empathy Got to Do With It?
The Talisman of Leadership - Authenticity – By Bruna Martinuzzi
'I Swear by Apollo' Being accountable to yourself in leadership
Leading by Example - Making sure you 'Walk the Talk'
A Leader's Mood - The dimmer switch of performance
A Bit of Perfume - Giving praise
Degrees of Giving - Leading with generosity
Mission Statements and Vision Statements - Unleashing purpose
Win-Win Negotiation - Finding a fair compromise
Leadership by the New Generation - Bridging the gap between younger and older managers
The Uncertainty Factor
The Green-Eyed Monster - Keeping envy at out of the workplace
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