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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Europe Demonstrates Most Skepticism Towards Corporate Leadership

The Korn/Ferry Institute today revealed a new quarterly study designed to reflect the attitudes and opinions of global executives on corporate leadership. The inaugural "Confidence in Leadership Index" shows that despite a turbulent economy and broad swings in a variety of economic indicators, confidence in leadership globally remained stable between May 2009 (when the first benchmark survey was issued) and August 2009. However, Europe trailed the pack in the 'Credibility of Leadership' and 'Trust in Leadership' categories.

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS83441+17-Sep-2009+PRN20090917

Are You a Positive Critic? ...... It's in Your Best Interest to Be!

A positive critic, whether giver or taker, is one who can consistently get the power of positive criticism. Since there are hundreds of empirical studies that indicate giving and taking criticism positively is a key attribute of successful individuals, productive organizations, and joyful relationships, it is in your best interest to be a positive critic.

Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hendrie-weisinger/are-you-a-positive-critic_b_282823.html

'Lean On Me'

Pete Carroll is the head coach of the University of Southern California 'Trojans' football team, having held that position since 2001. In his time at USC, the Trojans have made it to multiple national championship games (winning the National Championship in 2004 and splitting the National Championship in 2003) and have consistently won the Pacific-10 Conference football title. Carroll's winning percentage (85.7%) is the highest among all active coaches with a minimum of five years at a Football Bowl Subdivision program.

Sports and business have many differences, but do share several key similarities:
•competition
•management of individuals
•planning and strategizing, both versus a group of opponents and versus single opponents.

Carroll's leadership philosophy emphasises:
•being honest about and loyal to who you are and what you’re good at
•building a winning team by bringing, and sticking with, a philosophy
•the importance of competitive spirit
•using a core philosophy to drive even the toughest decisions
•empowering players.

The current USC football team has built a culture of shared responsibility and camaraderie which is illustrated clearly in a video which has aired recently on ESPN television in the USA. Take a look and even if you are not a USC fan you will get a behind the scenes look at what makes Pete Carroll a special leader.

http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2009/08/24/bill-withers-pays-special-visit-to-usc-lean-on-me-singalong-e/

“Graham & Gavin know their stuff, as keynote speakers at our Annual Business Panel Conference they capture the audience with an enlightening presentation on positive leadership, well worth listening to!' - Laurence Barratt, Chief Executive, Falkirk for Business ; 'We had over 150 delegates on the day and feedback so far has been very positive, with many people commenting how much they enjoyed your presentation....Thanks again for your excellent contribution.' - Michelle McKearnon, Business Engagement Manager, Falkirk for Business

Graham and Positive Leadership were involved in the development of our annual Learning for Business Conference from the outset, helping to ensure that it met its professional training and development objectives. The conference was based around case studies and role plays, which asked the speakers to be insightful and flexible in terms of how they presented and interacted with the delegates, and Graham was both. The WS Society's Learning for Business Conference is aimed at young professionals looking to develop their business awareness and personal skills, and he was excellent at understanding the issues facing them in the current climate. During his session he provided guidance on how to develop these new skills and got the delegates to think about how they could take control of their professional development and begin making a difference to their organisations. Many of the more experienced practitioners and HR Managers who attended the event, commented that they would be taking on board some of his suggestions with regard to their own development. Hopefully, he will become a regular speaker on our Learning for Business Programme and at other WS events!' Ann Davidson, Assistant Director, The WS Society

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Europe Demonstrates Most Skepticism Towards Corporate Leadership

Are You a Positive Critic? ...... It's in Your Best Interest to Be!

'Lean On Me'

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