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Leadership Turn

December 18th, 2006

Leadership Thought for the Week, December 18th

One of the new features here at Leadership Turn involves moving the leadership thought for the week to Monday.  While originally I thought that a little mid-week motivation was a good thing (and it is), I really wanted to do more than just share a thought.  I wanted to challenge all of us to work and focus […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

October 18th, 2006

Give Someone a Pat on the Back Because they Need it

All too frequently today, people are starved for a little praise.  Whether we are willing to acknowledge it to others, or even admit it to ourselves, we all need a little praise in our life.
Awhile back, Milo wrote a post about his belief that a leader should not give someone a pat on the back […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

September 5th, 2006

The Power of a Compliment

Never underestimate the value of a compliment.
A compliment, given sincerely and publicly, shows regard and esteem for the recipient.  It builds goodwill, appreciation, and frequently a willingness to go the extra mile.  You will be seen as someone who cares about other people and their accomplishments, and not just your own.  Humor can be helpful […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

August 29th, 2006

Diffusing Anger

No matter how hard we may try to avoid a volatile situation, there will come a time when you have to deal with an angry person.  Whether it’s a boss, co-worker, team member, associate, employee, customer, or even a friend, at some point you will have to handle both the anger and the underlying issues.
Arguments […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

August 12th, 2006

How to Use the Learning Styles in Coaching Your Team

If you are leading a team, it will be important for you to recognize the learning style of your team members.
When you know how people best process information, you will then know how to best communicate with them when giving assignments, providing feedback, and motivating them to achieve higher levels of success.
Let’s walk through a […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

August 8th, 2006

Use the Learning Styles to Develop Quality Training Modules

Now that you are aware of the different learning styles, what can you do with that information?
If you’re a teacher or trainer, your natural tendency will be to play to your own learning style.  For example:  If you are a kinesthetic learner, the chance are you will plan lots of hands on exercises, throw in […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

July 28th, 2006

The Visual Learner

There are three primary learning styles:  visual, auditory (verbal) and kinesthetic (tactile).  These learning styles impact how you process information, how you communicate information to others, and how you respond and interact within groups.  We all have a primary and secondary learning style. 
The development of this information came about from a variety of psychological and […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 10 comments

March 9th, 2006

Getting the best out of your team

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Appreciation is the key to motivating your team.
Incidentally it will boost your own self esteem.  Give it a go - the results are almost instant!
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