Business Leadership Skills 02 (Feb 13 - Apr 15)

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The most important quality of leadership, and the one quality for which you want to be known, is extraordinary results.
- femi

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Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid

http://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylsnapp ... hey-avoid/

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"A good plan is like a road map: It shows the final destination and usually the best way to get there."

-- H. Stanley Judd, Writer

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"Chance favors the prepared mind."

-- Louis Pasteur, Chemist

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Basis of achieving BIG.

The starting point of all achievements is desire.

Weak desire brings weak results.

Just a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat.

- Napoleon Hill

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"Problems should be solved on the spot, as soon as they arise. No frontline employee should have to wait for a supervisor's permission."
-- Jan Carlzon, airline executive

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"The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example."
-- Thomas Morell, Librettist

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"There is at least one point in the history of any company when you have to change dramatically to rise to the next level of performance. Miss that moment, and you start to decline."

-- Andy Grove, Intel CEO

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Guide to good decisions

Define the situation.

Is there a problem that needs solving, or are you looking to make improvements?

Can the decision be broken down into smaller parts?

Is there a deadline for the decision?

Consider the impact of the decision.

How long will you be affected by it?

Is it reversible?

Who else will be affected by it?

Gather information and ideas.

Be creative about where you look for information.

Seek out different perspectives.

Write down your alternatives.

Generate a list of ideas.

Evaluate each option.

Picture how alternatives would be carried out.

What resources would be needed?

Imagine possible outcomes. List pros and cons.

Identify those that are deal makes or deal breakers.

These will depend on your values. Trust your instincts.

Realize that in many situations you are not going to find the perfect answer.

Once you have made a decision accept it. You may need to re-evaluate it as you go along, but don’t add stress by second-guessing yourself or by looking back.

The most important - try to make decisions when you are rested, relaxed and clearheaded.


Source: www.wisdomtips.com

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Six "hostage negotiation" techniques that will get you what you want

http://thecrux.com/six-hostage-negotiat ... -you-want/