http://developleader.com/blog Leadership Development Ideas Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:24:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Entrepreneurs are in constant demand, as are most executives these days. So we see them with their phones constantly calling, texting, e-mailing. But, is all this connecting a help or a hinder to your business? The constant connectivity may cause lack of focus on the really important ... http://developleader.com/blog/2010/08/31/pause-and-focus/ Yesterday at Credit Suisse, I heard Working Mother Media President, Carol Evans talking about how large companies and the "Top 100" best companies for working mothers companies use flexible work arrangements for their employees. Can entrepreneurs take advantage of both generation Y's and the boomer generation's desire for flexibility in ... http://developleader.com/blog/2010/01/28/can-entrepreneurs-flex/ For many entrepreneurs, evaluating employee performance is as simple as whether an employee job gets done or not. A leader uses feedback to help change employee behavior and get better results. You can provide positive feedback for behavior you want repeated and constructive feedback to change behavior you ... http://developleader.com/blog/2009/10/15/get-better-results/ It's back-to-school time and many people associate fall with a new start. For entrepreneurs this is a great time to take a look at your goals from the beginning of the year and see where you're at. Look through what you wanted to achieve for your business at ... http://developleader.com/blog/2009/08/28/recharge/ Running a business means a lot of hours managing all the moving parts that go with being the owner. In recent coaching session I've asked business owners what they are tolerating in their businesses that may be getting in the way of achievements. Answers went from employee habits ... http://developleader.com/blog/2009/07/23/what-are-you-tolerating/ Yesterday while moderating a panel of successful entrepreneurs, I heard Anirban Das, President and CEO of USAS Technologies www.usastechnologies.com, make an insightful comment about the impact of a leader’s actions. He said a leader’s words and actions “impact the organization like throwing a boulder into a bucket impacts the ... http://developleader.com/blog/2009/05/01/a-leaders-words/ Entrepreneurs rely on passion for their businesses, good decision-making skills, and some luck to achieve success. With some entrepreneurs struggling to sustain their businesses in these tough times, it's important to feel gratitude for what you have achieved, and those who have helped you. Spending a couple of ... http://developleader.com/blog/2009/04/16/increase-achievements-with-gratitude/ Leaders, especially entrepreneurs, expend so much energy each day that they are often left depleted and worn out. With all the tasks leaders juggle it's important to consider what activities give you the most energy and what activities sap the most energy. Taking a few moments to consider ... http://developleader.com/blog/2009/02/26/get-more-energy/ While working with coaching clients, I've found a world of possibilities open up by asking, "What if?" During several recent goal-setting sessions, I've helped clients move beyond what's happening in the economy and specific problems in their businesses with this question. When we ask "What If?" we shift ... http://developleader.com/blog/2009/02/09/what-if/ As a small business owner, you can be lured into visions of success when a large company wants to distribute your product or seeks to partner with you. One of the most valuable words you can say is "no" when responding to requests that aren't right for your business. ... http://developleader.com/blog/2008/12/02/know-when-to-say-no/