In Alabama, businesses are heading in the right direction with increased opportunities for both employees and clients. Strengthened by the growth seen here in the Southern states, there is a growing sense of excitement, especially in our larger cities like Birmingham that also helps leadership create success here in the Yellowhammer State. Back in...
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Probably no other man in American political history was ever more denounced and hated and double-crossed than Abraham Lincoln. Yet Lincoln, according to Herndon’s classic biography, “never judged men by his like or dislike for them. If any given act was to be performed, he could understand that his enemy could do it just...
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At some point in your life – - whether it’s at work, school or otherwise – - you will be faced with some form of constructive criticism. Perhaps it’s during an annual performance review, with a coworker or boss or it could even come in the form of some kind of disciplinary action, such...
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Life is often discouraging. In fact, it sometimes gets so discouraging that we feel there is no hope of our ever being able to turn our lemons into lemonade. But Dale Carnegie proposed two reason why we ought to try, anyway—two reasons why we have everything to gain and nothing to lose: Reason one:...
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Leaders across Alabama must make a multitude of decisions every day. With a focus on those decisions, coupled with problem solving and change, it just is never simple or easy to be in management. Of course, continuous adjustments must be made on a daily basis for the good and success of the organization. Within...
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If every single manager received leadership training from Dale Carnegie here in Alabama, we know we would make every organization that much better. But we are realistic, we probably cannot reach everyone who would like our help and focus on the Carnegie Principles. But we continue to reach weekly audiences with these blog posts...
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Stepping into a new managerial job doesn’t need to be a rough transition, especially if you sign up for a Dale Carnegie Training leadership development course before you take the reins. But in case your training isn’t scheduled right away, here are some helpful tips that will help you get up and running as...
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We’re now into the second week of 2013. Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions? Some people don’t believe in setting resolutions to start off the New Year, because it seems like people never keep their resolutions. They become more like “wishes” or things that people want to change in their life, but never...
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One of the biggest mistakes business leaders can make is hastily hiring employees. After all, when it comes to job interviews, the person conducting the interview has just as much riding on their shoulders as the candidate they are interviewing. Businesses rely on a leader’s ability to choose candidates that fit seamlessly into their...
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The first thing that pops into most people’s mind when informed of an upcoming meeting is, “Ugh…not another meeting!” Come on…you know you’re guilty of it, too! But let’s face it—meetings are a necessary part of your work life. Meetings shape our professional lives by typically bringing people together for some kind of collaborative...
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