By Betty Doo, on February 24th, 2010
I am currently reading the book The Perils of Accentuating the Positive, edited by Robert Kaiser. Now, talking about being "too positive" is not particularly endearing. How does one argue for negativity? And it is clear that Positive Psychology and the Strengths-based Movement have made significant contributions to the management [...]
By Chris Doyle, on February 11th, 2010
As I sat down to write this article, I was wondering where I should begin. The topic of leadership in a start-up is so interesting and has so many facets that, for a moment, I was undecided about which aspect I should start with.
Then, I realized that, in some [...]
By Gina Abudi, on January 21st, 2010
Below are 14 things that some of the most effective leaders in organizations do today to help their organization be successful. These are not focused on managing the company’s finances, preparing for Board meetings, or planning strategy; but rather, in addition to those certainly important items (along with many [...]
By Gina Abudi, on November 19th, 2009
Indecision
How do you make decisions? Which of these can you relate to?
Reactive: Do the first thing that comes into your head. No planning, no brainstorming – just react immediately. No thoughts about the impact of the decision. You feel like you have to make a decision quickly.
Or…
Proactive: Think about the options – plan, brainstorm [...]
By Gina Abudi, on August 13th, 2009
Given the number of baby boomers expected to retire between now and 2030 (the last group of baby boomers reach of the age of 65 in 2030, and, of course, some may choose to work past age 65) organizations need to prepare others to take over leadership roles. Some organizations will likely source externally to [...]