Soft skills are defined as such, in order to marginalize. The applied internal systems are vastly complex and difficult to define. This makes self-perceived experts extremely uncomfortable. “Soft” skills do not operate using an interval scale and are dissimilar to finance or physics. The central challenge in applying and understanding “soft” skills is the systems […]
What is freedom and what is it worth to you? When I think about the meaning of Freedom: I think about… U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights Genocide and Communism Cuba’s Socialism and Socially Constricting Religious Constructs Science and Speech Woman’s rights and Capitalism Trade and Entrepreneurism Ultimately, Freedom is not perfect, but together, […]
A long time ago I was introduced to the concept of coaching and was caught off guard. I thought to myself, “What is this stuff?” I perceived coaching as a made up specialty and awkwardly strange. My initial judgment was flawed because I was not educated about the coaching discipline. I thought coaching was a […]
“Be like water, my friend” – Bruce Lee A radical idea at the time that predated the legend of the dragon and a phrase that ignited the phenomenon of mixed martial arts. “Be like water, my friend” is a simple, yet complex statement that changed the thinking and behaviors of millions of people. Bruce Lee […]
80 percent of everything is created by 20 percent of everything. 80 percent of every situation is controlled by 20 percent of the processes. The Pareto Principle, or better known as the 80/20 rule is the most productive rule known, and using its power as leverage produces extraordinary results. The best part is that the 80/20 […]
People have needs. Needs are central to life. Unfulfilled needs create motivation and people are willing to do anything if their needs become extreme. What would you be willing to do for food or water if you were trapped in the desert? I bet you can’t imagine what you would truly do because it’s too […]
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change” — Charles Darwin “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “No […]
Limited Self-Belief and Lack of Self-Esteem As career professionals, we generally underestimate our own abilities and attribute a greater degree of efficiency and aptitude to others. This limiting belief holds career development back from achieving its full potential. Professionals who desire career advancement need to understand that their abilities match up competitively with others in […]
The 4th of July, a day in history that presented the U.S. Declaration of Independence and changed the face of the world forever. The magnanimous courage expressed by the founding fathers was simply extraordinary. Opposed by a superior force and committed to an “all or nothing” strategy that yearned for independence. The 4th of July represents […]
GlaxoSmithKline to pay 3 billion in fines for bribing MDs to prescribe and illegally promote Paxil, Wellbutrin and Avandia where it was not regulated by the FDA and withheld research showing adverse effects (i.e. stroke). MDs need to be held responsible for prescribing and endangering patients lives when they knew of the consequences. Medical licenses should be […]
This is an incredible Slide Share on Leadership and I had to share it with you – Please enjoy!! 100 most influential world leaders of all time [slideshare id=8758435&w=477&h=510&sc=no] View more documents from bagotech Related articles Downloads The 100 Most Influential Philosophers Of All Time ebook (aerkvbu.typepad.com) Time’s list of 100 most influential people…where’s PhD.Hun […]
Click here —> Leadership on U.S. Health Care <— for the audio The current health system is broken. Corruption, theft, and incompetence are a few of the problems. Health is the basic essential to living a satisfied life and everything else is extra. Everyone needs to take responsibility and end the blame game. Requiring everyone to […]
Public speaking is the #1 feared activity which is why leadership is magnified through the lens of public speaking. Great leadership is communicated with a superior ability to provide dynamic speeches in public that capture people’s imaginations. The public speaking platform is essential for leadership and developing the ability to communicate effectively to large audiences is […]
According to Abraham Maslow, Peter Drucker’s management principles accurately apply to the leaders who have evolved and are at the top of human development. These leaders have met all of their requirements in life and their needs are fulfilled. The strategies purported by Peter Drucker neatly fit the lifestyle of the prototypical leader. Applying Peter […]
We all have strengths – We all have weaknesses. The common consensus is that we should improve our weaknesses to become more balanced and competent. This misinformed belief leads people to become average. None of us are satisfied with average – there has to be another way to develop. Yes, you need to be aware […]
Employees are the life-blood of the organization and more employees quit their jobs out of frustration. People love what they do, but hate doing their work when they are managed poorly. The majority of managers and leaders do not have the correct skills to lead their workforce, and the turnover rate reflects this reality. They need […]