Working under an autocratic leadership style

We’ve all dreaded this; but sometimes in our working careers we experience a leader who exhibits an autocratic leadership style. What do we do? Do we curse, bemoan, play victim to such a leader – or do we make adjustments within ourselves? I think the latter is more appropriate. What is an autocratic leader? A…

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Benefits of a corporate strategy

There are successful businesses that exist today which have a strategy or strategic plan, and many which don’t. Is it any wonder why most start up businesses fail within the first three years? Or why prominent companies and brands which do not innovate, leverage opportunities, predict threats or adapt – could potentially die. A success…

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A basic definition of Leadership, expanded.

“Leadership is the ability to influence a group towards a common goal or purpose“ 1. If leadership is an “ability“, are leaders “born” or “developed”. This is a common question that proponents are willing to argue for and against. Some may be born with the predisposition, personality that later develops into important traits for leadership.…

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Come back stronger

Any great businessman understands that you have losses in business. But, you also have wins. It’s the reason we’re in the game. To try to only maintain wins in business is delusional. Sometimes our losses are great. They can make us question our worth, mistrust our judgments, live in regret, depression or settle for less or mediocre.

Simple suggestions of inspiration:

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Why 2012 is just the beginning.

The world is not going to come to an end, according to Mayan prophecy. That is superstition. It can, in reality, be just the beginning of many things to come.

Many people set goals or resolutions, and then review their progress towards the year end. Sometimes we surpass expectations, sometimes we fall below. Sometimes its by chance, sometimes its by design. Regardless, each year is an opportunity to be better somehow. Each year that goes by is a time that shall never pass this way again.

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