Be Legendary
Have you ever felt suddenly anxious or “on edge” and didn’t know why? There are many reasons why we might feel fearful at different times. We get scared about things like physical danger, accidents, natural disasters, and so on. These are all situations where fear can be helpful because it triggers the “fight or flight” response, which floods … Continue reading How to Know if Fear Has Infiltrated Your Body
Here are 9 ways you can be assertive and put you in a position of control. 1. Make your statements brief and to the point. And also make it crystal clear. 2. Indicate in a plain clear manner that you are not hiding behind someone or something. 3. Go easy on the advice. People usually don’t like it … Continue reading Be Assertive
Rensis Likert and his colleagues at the University of Michigan in the United States studied the patterns and styles of managers for three decades and came up with what is now known as Likert Management System According to this theory there are four system of interaction between managers and their team. Exploitative - Authoritative System … Continue reading Likert Management System
Leadership is a surprisingly complex subject and that numerous factors influence how successful a particular leader may or may not be. Here is a of list of the eight most common leadership theories. 1. The Great Man Theory (1840s) Great men are born and not made. This theory became popular during the 19th century. The … Continue reading Eight Most Common Leadership Styles
If you interested in managing your affairs, personal or professional, effectively and efficiently, I recommend you the three books below. I have read them countless times and I have found them to be useful. It is among the best investments I have made. 1. Eat The Frog – Brian Tracy Do not be fooled by … Continue reading Three Books You Must Read
The approach of reducing deeply human processes to a mere figure became known as the McNamara Fallacy, a term coined by the sociologist Circa !972, the sociologist Daniel Yankelovitch coined the term the McNamara Fallacy. Robert McNamara was an exceptional man. He graduated from Harvard in 1939 and went on to become the first President … Continue reading The McNamara Policy
To produce good work and to be productive, you will need energy. Low energy hinders your focus and cognitive abilities, inhibits empathy, patience and emotional resilience, and makes you feel less capable and confident. Research has shown that we have two energy peaks each day, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon. … Continue reading The Afternoon Slump
Over the course of four months, researchers at Harvard conducted a study of over 200 employees at seven different companies. The study required participants to do one simple thing each day – respond to a survey at the end of their workday. The survey asked about the participants’ mood, motivation level and what they did … Continue reading Aim For Small Wins
SET THE TABLE – Decide exactly want you want. Write out goals and objectives before you begin.PLAN EVERY DAY IN ADVANCE – Think on paper. Every minute you spend on planning you can save 5-10 minutes in execution.APPLY THE 80/20 RULE - 20% of your activities will account for 80% of your results. Always concentrate … Continue reading TIME MANAGEMENT IDEAS
