I happened across a four part article “What It Takes to Be a Good Leader” by Ken Blanchard, based on the book “The Leader Within.” It’s one of the “most popular” articles at Informit.com. There are also a number of…
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Listening Skills
Of all the skills involved in communication, one of the most critical is the ability to listen well. It is a vital element of both our work and personal lives, but it is not a skill that is often taught.…
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Identify Your Strengths
People who use their strengths are more productive, engaged, and successful. Knowing your strengths can help you choose priorities, to leverage your time to make the most of them. Knowing your strengths can help you find a compatible career and…
Top ten blogs on time management
Updated 6/20/11 There are many great sites dedicated to exploring ways to use time well. Here are my top favorites. For these and more, go to my del.icio.us bookmarks list. Lifehack — Daily digest and pointers on productivity, getting things…
Learning Effectiveness
There are opportunities for learning all around us, but recently I’ve attended many wonderful programs at library conferences. They’ve really got me thinking, but they say the best way to learn something is by teaching it, and there is certainly…
Talents
Booknotes on “First, Break all the Rules” by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman. The Gallup Organization conducted two in-depth studies. First they asked: what do the most talented employees need from the workplace? They developed 12 questions that measure the…
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