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Ask anyone and they'll tell you. There's a difference between managers and leaders.



Ask them what that difference is and they may have a bit more difficulty. Suddenly the words become amorphous and undefined. Somehow leadership is an intangible - a charismatic component that some people have and others simply don't. That's why, according to the ubiquitous "they", it is such a rarity.



Wrong.



The difference between being a manager and being a leader is simple.… Continue

Workplace Ethics is a subject that we have all heard of. In fact, the subject of Ethics in general is something that most people are familiar with. And, what is commonly understood about ethics is there are ethics and then there are workplace ethics. What most people do not realize, however, is that there is no such thing as workplace ethics; ethics are the same, (or, should be) whether in the workplace or in personal life.



WHAT IT'S ABOUT



Ethics are about making choices… Continue

Leadership is the process of directing the behavior of others toward the accomplishment of some common objectives. It is influencing people to get things done – willingly! – to a standard and quality above their norm to achieve a shared stretch goal. As an element in social interaction, leadership is a complex activity involving a process of influence and with a range of possible outcomes – the achievement of goals, but also the commitment of individuals to such goals, the… Continue

Actions still speak louder than words, particularly when your

philosophies and behavior motivate people to do their best work. Doing

otherwise only confuses staff and slows momentum.



Here are 10 useful strategies for modeling behavior that will

inspire your employees to work hard, maintain loyalty, and help your

company grow.



1) Lead with honesty. Promote an office environment of

truthfulness. Anything less than honest communication… Continue