If you are seeking to become an exceptional manager, it is important to understand what leadership actually is and the elements of a superior leadership strategy. All of these articles (and videos) can get you on your way to tapping the wealth of innovation, creativity, motivation and commitment that exists naturally in every person.
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Ben says, "Leadership is a science, not an art."
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When Managing People, What is the Goal?
Before deciding what you are going to do or how you are going to do it, you need to decide where you want to go, right? VIDEOExactly What Is Leadership?
Surely "leadership" can be defined many ways, but what is the correct definition for you to be effective. This is important, as it shapes all that you do. VIDEOHow To Create Engaged Employees
Employee Engagement is a largely misunderstood concept and one that management often undertakes through "programs" initiated in the workplace when what is really needed is the right environment. Learn how in the related video. VIDEOGood and Bad Leadership: What They Look Like
More discussion about what leadership is and the techniques which lead in the worst direction and in the best direction.Leadership vs. Managing People
How Should We Manage People? Is There a Choice? As I prove over and over, the answer is a resounding "no." A thousand times, no! The science of managing people is the science of leadership.Are People Really Our Most Important Asset?
You better believe they are. However, most managers don't take advantage of the inherent capabilities of their people.Leadership Skills & Tools
Your Most Important Leadership Skill: Listening NEW
Listening is one of the most important leadership skills to develop, if not the most, when managing people. Find out why in this video and then get out there and do it! VIDEOListening Is the Key to Superior Leadership
Find out why listening is the mechanism by which every manager can greatly improve their leadership power.Don’t Shoot the Messenger
An excerpt from my book, Leading People to be Highly Motivated and Committed, teaching you how to not kill the bearer of bad news.A Story About the Power of Listening
This story relates an actual experience I had which demonstrates how to listen to employees correctly and how effective it is.Why Employees Are Not Highly Motivated and Committed
Discover the reasons why most employees are demotivated and get anunderstanding of what can be done to turn around such a situation.
How Managers Create Low Morale In Their Employees
Even though no manager wants to create low morale, most do exactly that because of how they manage people.
Bennet Simonton, Capt. US Navy (Ret), managed people for over 30 years and effected four successful turnarounds including a nuclear-powered cruiser and a 1,300 person unionized group. Ben now helps executives and managers to improve their leadership skills to become exceptional managers of people.
Read more about Ben...Leadership is a Science, Not an Art
As it turns out, managing people and leadership are the same science with theory and supporting steps to creating the desired outcome. During tough economic environments, isn't that exactly what you need - a set of instructions on how to get the most out of your workforce and how to make them a high performing, self-reliant entity?Even if you know what good leadership is, do you have all of the tools to really get yourself, your team and your organization there? In his book, Ben breaks down the science and tells you exactly how to develop and hone your leadership skills, so you can unleash the inherent talents of your employees. He provides you with what other books have not, years of proven tactics, and the cold hard facts of the role of managers and executives.
And, if its a science, doesn't that mean anyone with the desire to do so can learn to be a true leader of people? Yes, that is exactly what it means.
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