Articles Tagged - Leader

April 16, 2021

Three Key Components To Transform Strategy Into Results

How strategic are you?

  When we talk about being strategic we focus more on thinking and planning, than on leading and achieving.  The reality is that “being strategic” requires both; it’s the full transformation from dream to result.  It’s not that we forget to transform our vision, but often our approach to leading that change is not effective enough to generate our desired results.  Here is a model for strategic transformation-how to make your vision...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on April 16, 2021

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February 18, 2014

The Difference Between an Individual Contributor & a Leader

Take this self-assessment & push yourself toward leadership.

You may carry the title of a Senior Manager and yet struggle to truly get work done through others in a way that propels the team forward.    You may have the experience and authority to get compliance and yet fail to earn true commitment from the people on your team.    If you haven’t quite reached the rung of leadership in your ascent to your position, it may be because you are clinging to old, familiar behaviors that have served you well in the past. This is a common career...Continue reading

By Deb CalvertPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on February 18, 2014

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July 14, 2013

Are You a Manager or Are You a Leader? 23 Distinctions

Identifying the differences between what a manager does and what a leader does.

By Deb Calvert, President, People First Productivity Solutions Your job title is meant to be an indication of the role you play in your organization. Supervisor, Manager, Director, VP, GM and C-suite titles signify differing levels of responsibility and authority. Climbing the ladder usually includes a progression through titles like these.   But there’s another role that people in these jobs often adopt. It’s a role that is not bestowed by title. In fact, sometimes this role is...Continue reading

By Deb CalvertPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on July 14, 2013

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