Leaders and managers are human and are not always put into places of leadership with the proper training. It’s not unusual to see a manager make common leadership mistakes simply from either a lack of training or lack of experience. Even experienced managers can make some of the most common leadership mistakes made by leaders. …
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7 Tips for Being a More Efficient Person
Being an efficient person is not always the easiest thing for everyone. It typically requires a great deal of discipline, dedication and practice. However, it is doable for everyone that makes it a point to try and make the best use of their time, energy and abilities. Here are seven tips for being a more…
The Bigger the Dog, The Harder the Kick
The more important a dog is, the more satisfaction people get in kicking him. This is the analogy Dale Carnegie used is explaining why important and influential people are often criticized unfairly. Carnegie once told the story of the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VIII. He was attending Dartmouth College in Devonshire at…
Eight Words That Can Transform Your Life
Dale Carnegie was once asked what was the biggest lesson he had ever learned. He replied that, “By far, the most vital lesson I have ever learned is the importance of what we think.” You see, Carnegie knew that our thoughts make us what we are—our mental attitude is the “X” factor that determines our…