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From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Eleven Causes Of Superior Execution

June 28, 2009

The right stuff: These individuals are called “good actors.”  They lead with a manner which is consistent with company’s belief and value system. They directly “infect” their colleagues or direct reports. Properly conceived organization: The right organization structure, the right expectations; simplified Organization Chart – with no more than 6 layers.  Superfast decision making. Right [...]

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25 Ways to Motivate Your People Without Giving Financial Rewards!

June 16, 2009

Managers often feel that if they cannot give a financial reward they cannot motivate. Here are some non-financial items that can be given as recognizance. Smile Thank them Give them some time off Give them opportunity to work on Interesting project Direct them towards a course or a programme Offer a meal out Send them [...]

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How Leaders Deal With Mistakes

June 12, 2009

Mistakes are the root bases on which the leader builds the Castle of Accomplishments. A real leader knows exactly how to deal with the mistakes. Below is what a leader do when she encounters a mistake: Expectant enough to admit his mistake Sassy enough to profit from it, and Strong enough to correct it. That’s it!

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Five Random Thoughts On Organizational Leadership

June 12, 2009

Good leadership provides the organization and its people the ability to be what they want to be It depends on the size of organization as well – if the organization size is ‘BIG’,  average leadership might work for several years but if the organization has yet to become ‘BIG’, it needs good leadership! It is fine [...]

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Facebook Username! Huh?

June 12, 2009

Facebook has announced the release of “amour propre” names – that is, instead of your Facebook page looking like http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=583511870, you can apply the account to look like http://www.facebook.com/utpalvaishnav Some conditions: You account should be opened prior to the day this announcement is made First come, first served basis Minimum name length should be at [...]

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