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Leadership Competencies

Bill Traver — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:33:46 +0000

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted to this blog. I’ve spent the past couple of days changing the look a bit knowing that I was going to try and get back into posting articles. In reviewing my usual favorite bookmarks I found on hrworld.com an article entitled, “The Leadership Competencies That Matter Most in Today’s Trying Economic Times.” Take a look and share back your thoughts.

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Overdoing Your Strengths?

Bill Traver — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:59:41 +0000

Informative bnet.com post that notes a Harvard Business review article which explores how your strengths can also become a weakness.

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In Challenging Times…

Bill Traver — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:29:06 +0000

With the state of the economy and increasing pressure on companies to control budgets, leaders face many day to day challenges. This article (compliments of workforce.com) notes the importance of leadership skills and continued development.

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Managing Job Overload

Bill Traver — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:11:21 +0000

Wonderful article here that gives those with a feeling of work overload a way to analyze your feeling in a manner that reduces your stress level.

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_02.htm

Feedback with Impact

Bill Traver — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:11:54 +0000

In an article posted to the Human Resources section of about.com, the author provides insightful thoughts on how to get the most of feedback sessions. Although the thoughts are not new to established leaders, it still serves as a good refresher.
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HRO Marketplace in 2009

Bill Traver — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:11:04 +0000

Insightful read posted on HRO Today that takes a look at the HRO marketplace in 2009. One particular sentence caught my attention. “Moreover, in wanting to cut costs, buyers may also be growing more accepting of standardized solutions with fewer customizations.” In addition, this article notes some of the larger wins in the past year. More notably for IBM and the win on Bristol Myers-Squib.

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Three Signs of a Cool Boss

Bill Traver — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:38:30 +0000

So, being cool is the secret to succeeding as a manager? An article posted on a “generation Y” website (www.employeeevolution.com) gives a glimpse into what one segment of the workforce thinks makes a good manager (to work for). Worthwhile read that may not have earth-shattering news on management success, but reinforces a few important key concepts.

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The Best Leader I Ever Knew

Bill Traver — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:09:10 +0000

This is a moving article about the best leader the author knew (his identity will be a nice surprise) and the traits that he exhibited. I very much recommend this read!

http://management.about.com/cs/generalmanagement/a/FJR.htm

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Mentoring: An Essential Leadership Skill

Bill Traver — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:02:25 +0000

Great article from mindtools.com that focuses on the importance and skill involved in effectively mentoring.

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_70.htm

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The Power of Negative Thinking

Bill Traver — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:35:44 +0000

Eye-catching title but the end result is creative collaboration for decision making!

http://www.hodu.com/power-negative.shtml

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