http://www.geneswindell.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:45:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en GeneSwindellhttp://feedburner.google.com Great Improvement Tool:  Performance Reviews   By Gene Swindell The Voice of Change©   One of the most dreaded tasks of every manager is the annual performance review. It’s a time when they have to burn the midnight oil to scan through personnel files, reports and hand-scribbled notes to compile some semblance of an employee’s ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=20 Timely Tips for Your Daily Planning By Gene Swindell The Voice of Change™ In my office is a paperweight made of marble with these words engraved on one side: The hurrieder I go, the behinder I get. Playing “catch-up” each day is largely due to not planning. Those words ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=19 GET MORE FROM YOUR TRAINING INVESTMENT By Gene Swindell The Voice of Change™ As a training instructor in business topics, I have been asked by clients and potential clients how to get more results from their training investments. With 20-plus years experience, I’ve compiled some suggestions that can help you: • Clearly define ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=18 Are You Really Listening? By Gene Swindell             The Voice of Changeä   Most people spend about 80 percent of their day in a passive listening mode. Background  noises, extraneous sounds, and idle conversations are tuned out as we go about doing our daily routines.  When you walk into a room where background music ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=17 8 Traits of true leadership By Gene Swindell The Voice of Change©                 At first glance, the difference between a step and a stumble seems obvious. But in business, planning long and hard to climb into a leadership role often is indistinguishable from inadvertently falling into one. The fact is, whether you take ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=16 Developing Your Self-Confidence By Gene Swindell The Voice of Change™ Perhaps some people back away from developing a strong trait of self-confidence because they have experienced so many pretenders ... people who attempt to wear the air of self confidence. They've seen those people who brag about their accomplishments, their skills, ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=15 Handling Pressure By Gene Swindell The Voice of Change™ Are you being pressured to achieve more, produce more, and give more in your work and personal relationships? In today's society, that's called "normal." Everyone seems stretched to the max - trying to cram too much into too little time or space. Result: More ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=13 Using Your Leadership Powers By Gene Swindell The Voice of Change™ Every leader has three powers: 1. Position power - The authority that comes with the     leadership job. 2. Skills power - The knowledge and expertise of the leader. 3. Personal power - The attitude, the beliefs and values, and     commitment demonstrated by the ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=12 Ask More Questions By Gene Swindell The Voice of Change™ Rather than answers, leaders must have more questions. "Am I providing the leadership you need?" "What can I do to improve your skills?" "How can I help you get promoted?" "Where can you be most effective?" Leadership is serving. The law of reciprocity continues to be prominent … ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=11 Leadership of the Future By Gene Swindell The Voice of Change™ Leadership is not a science or theory. Effective leadership is mobilizing others who want to struggle for shared aspiration. That's a fancy way of saying leadership is motivating, inspiring, organizing and planning. In this 21st century, there are five key areas that ... http://www.geneswindell.com/blog/?p=10