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Book Review of Sleight of Mouth by Robert Dilts

Written By: Chris Akins Posted On: June 16. 2008 Comments: (0)

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” – Shakespeare, Hamlet
Robert Dilts is a foremost developer, practitioner and trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). The notion that language represents our mental experiences is fundamental to the science of NLP. In his book, Sleight of Mouth, Mr. Dilts explores the [...]

Building Credibility as a New Leader

Written By: Chris Akins Posted On: June 2. 2008 Comments: (2)

Whether you are an experienced leader taking over a new team, or a high performer moving into your first leadership position, taking over a new leadership role is challenging. As a leader taking over a new team, your first goal should be to gain personal credibility with your team and your leadership. [...]

Leadership Qualities of Successful Project Managers

Written By: Chris Akins Posted On: May 30. 2008 Comments: (0)

Project managers are leaders. They are expected to motivate their teams, manage stakeholder expectations, satisfy stakeholder needs, establish and maintain control of their projects, and most importantly exercise sound judgment and make good decisions that result in delivery of successful project outcomes.
Leadership in itself can be a nebulous concept, and the [...]

4 Rules of Delegation

Written By: Chris Akins Posted On: May 25. 2008 Comments: (0)

Managers must be able to delegate effectively. However, there is often confusion over what delegation actually is. Some managers simply view delegation as a means to offload undesirable tasks to subordinates. These tasks may be undesirable for a variety of reasons. The task may be viewed as menial, or not suited [...]

The Difference between Commanding and Leading

Written By: Chris Akins Posted On: May 20. 2008 Comments: (0)

Have you ever worked for a “Commander?”  You know the type.  The guy who demands that something be done without really understanding what he is asking. The woman who truly believes she can drive you to do things by force of will alone.  Yes, I have, too.
So what differentiates this person from a Leader?  Here [...]