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By David Zinger on Nov 30, 2005 in David Zinger | 1 Comment
What are your sources for leadership information, perspective, and knowledge?
Being informed can make you a stronger leader. My hope is that this blog will become one of your sources for understanding the roles and functions of strength, caring, and energy management in leadership. It is important that you find the sources that are most helpful […]
By David Zinger on Nov 28, 2005 in David Zinger | 0 Comments
The VIA signature strength test at www.authentichappiness.org is free. The STRENGTHSFINDER test at the Gallup site: www.strengthsfinder.com is the cost of one of their strength books. The book I recommend is Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton.On the inside cover of the book jacket you will find a 14 digit code […]
By David Zinger on Nov 24, 2005 in David Zinger | 0 Comments
How well do you manage your energy at work? How well do you handle the transitions between work and home? How much attention do you give to the skillful management of your leadership energy?Energy is something we often fail to pay attention to. We may take our energy for granted or we may just bottom […]
By David Zinger on Nov 23, 2005 in David Zinger | 1 Comment
To Esther
This blog is primarily focused on organizational leadership yet today’s post honors a quiet yet powerful family and community leader. Esther was a former neighbour who died this week at 45 years of age. She leaves behind her husband and her two children ages 16 and 14.
Esther was a stay-at-home mom but this did […]
By David Zinger on Nov 22, 2005 in David Zinger | 0 Comments
Do you put your heart into leadership?
A recent study presented at the American Heart Association suggested that unsociable men were more likely to die from heart disease and stroke than more socially engaged men. Social avoidance increased the risk of death from cariovascular disease in men by about 40%.We must be very careful how we […]
By David Zinger on Nov 19, 2005 in David Zinger | 1 Comment
Love is a central pillar in strength-based leadership. This post will offer a perspective on love in leadership from Tim Sanders. In future posts, this blog will examine, illustrate, and offer ideas on the role of love in leadership.
Tim Sanders had a recent New York Time Bestseller entitled: Love is the Killer App: How to […]
By David Zinger on Nov 17, 2005 in David Zinger | 0 Comments
I recently had the honor of hearing Mr. Gilbert Nolasco, the Vice-President of Integration for RONA, Inc. speak at Manitoba Quality Network conference. RONA is the leading Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home improvement and gardening products. Mr. Nolasco’s topic was: Vision, Value and Coherence: The Essential Partners for Success.
RONA refers to itself as […]
By David Zinger on Nov 13, 2005 in David Zinger | 1 Comment
My current favorite survey to develop initial awareness of your strengths is the VIA Signature Strength Survey offered on the Authentic Happiness website. VIA is short for values in action.The survey is free and takes about 30 to 40 minutes. After completing the survey you can get the results of your 5 signature strengths. According […]
By David Zinger on Nov 11, 2005 in David Zinger | 0 Comments
Peter Drucker died today. I will miss his thinking and viewpoints. I have been in a conundrum on how to start this new blog on leadership. I knew my central focus was on strength-based leadership and the importance of caring and love in leadership. Since Peter Drucker is no longer alive to offer his insights […]
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