The Servant Leader | Michael Gibbons

Michael Gibbons

  About Michael Gibbons Michael Gibbons is the director of student support and an adjunct instructor of family and child development at Southern Virginia University. He has held that position since August of 2003 and also teaches courses in family and child development and in social and behavioral sciences. His BS degree is in developmental…

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From Smart to Wise – Prasad Kaipa, CEO Coach and Advisor

  About Prasad Kaipa Prasad has been an advisor and coach focusing on innovation and leadership since 1990 for about 120 C-level executives in Global Fortune 500 companies. Prasad’s unique competence is in helping his clients find their next significant step and take it. He found that unless he helps clients to examine their signature…

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Harry Avila – Reflections On Life

Harry Avila

  About Harry Avila Harry Avila has spent parts of nine decades living in the Washington Township area. An entrepreneur at heart, Harry has worked in a vast number of industries during his life including farming, ranching, pharmacy, banking and real estate. Harry is an active member of the Niles Rotary club and served on…

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Important Qualities for Practicing Leadership

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Important Qualities for Practicing Leadership What makes a great leader? There are several answers to this question and it really depends on whom you ask. I meet with many great business leaders and while they often identify many of the same qualities of great leadership no two answers are exactly the same. It usually takes…

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Seven Habits of Likeable Leaders

Seven Habits of Likeable Leaders

Seven Habits of Likeable Leaders What kind of leader are you? Your company is doing well and so are the teams and other executives that report to you. So of course, you’re a good leader. You know how to get things done and you do it. However, are you a likable leader? The business world…

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Use the Power of Your Mind to Master Leadership

Use the Power of Your Mind to Master Leadership

Use the Power of Your Mind to Master Leadership People in positions of leadership seem to enjoy several benefits that some other employees might not. On the surface, it can appear as though life is easy when you’re in a position of leadership. However, leadership can be very taxing. In most cases, leaders face a…

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Leader or Manager – Which One Are You?

Leader or Manager – Which One Are You?

Leader or Manager – Which One Are You? Are you a great leader or just a manager? While your title may include “manager” that doesn’t automatically make you a leader. Likewise, being a manager doesn’t mean you can’t be a leader, as well. Some people might think the words leader and manager are interchangeable, but…

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True Leadership Really Depends On Just One Quality

Effective Leaders Share These Seven Important Skills

True Leadership Really Depends On Just One Quality If you could choose only one quality for a good leader to have what would be? Or, if you had to describe a good leader in only one word, what word would you choose? Would it be compassionate, trustworthy, humble, integrity, or perhaps something else? All of…

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In Which Leadership Traits Do Women Rank Higher Than Men?

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In Which Leadership Traits Do Women Rank Higher Than Men? Men and women are different. Neither is better than the other, and they both excel at different things. Sometimes women are better at certain things than men, and the opposite is also true. So what about when it comes to leadership? Which things do women rank higher in…

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How to Become a Global Business Leader

Become a Global Business Leader

Not everyone that wants to become a global business leader is going to reach that goal. That’s because it takes serious commitment, hard work, and a relentless desire to succeed in order to become a successful global business leader. But don’t despair; nothing is impossible if you’re willing to do the work. But you will need to make certain decisions to get there.Don’t be afraid to take chances – taking risks is important, but you don’t want o be reckless. It’s best to take educated risks

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