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social leadership The Who, What, Why & How of Reputation & Relationships

These days everyone wants to know just how they build their following and tribes, peeps too!

The web revolution has produced some great how to books, websites, blogs and even some studies. There are some compelling thought and social voices that have also emerged that give us some insights.

Truth is reputation and relationships are built on the very same principles they’ve always been since man started interacting, gathering and building communities.

It’s the iconic who, what, why and how principle.
It’s developing, celebrating and using that internal and external persona, that is already there and a part of our DNA!

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Ten Things That Will Foster Safe Conversations

by Mary Jo Asmus on July 28th

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From an updated and expanded  post from |  Mary Jo Asmus-Aspire-cs.com

We know that people need to feel “safe” in order to speak from their hearts. Those elephant-in-the-room conversations just don’t happen enough in our workplace. Even more difficult are the times when you, as the leader, would like some feedback on your leadership.

How do you create safety for people to feel that they can (respectfully) speak their minds and feel as if they are (respectfully) heard? Some thoughts on what I’ve seen work:

Set your intention for making it safe: In your heart of hearts, you must truly feel that you want this conversation to occur.

Turn off “The Judge” and “The Justifier” You must be willing, as the leader, to abstain from judging or excusing or justifying what you hear.

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Usability That Your Grandma Can Appreciate

by Deborah Shane on July 26th

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Today, I learned yet again just how some small businesses know that they need to embrace the new technologies and media’s, and just how thirsty they are for more knowledge on why and how to.

The need to help them is big and the potential and possibilities that they see in it are even bigger.

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change Steps to Embracing Change or Becoming a “Change Hugger”

Change is here to stay; we’ve all gotten that point by now.

The ability to “embrace change” is necessary for success; some claim it is the actual secret of success. We’ve heard that too. But, for those facing career change, personal re-invention, or entrepreneurial endeavors, the “how-to” of embracing change is still a big secret.

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Gnosis (no-sis) When You Just Know & Trust

by Deborah Shane on July 21st

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The Greek’s call it Gnosis (no-sis): “subjective, non-rational, non verbal, feeling tinged expressible through poetry, images, metaphor, music and is often unproveable by it’s nature”.

This uncanny, intuitive quality, especially in women, can be a very powerful ally.

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Are You Prepared for Disaster?

by Charly Caldwell2 on July 20th

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What would happen to you if the computer you use for everything…

…was suddenly gone?

And when I say gone, I mean gone now, and forever…

After starting realize everything you’ve lost, you’ll panic…

You’ll report it stolen…

You’ll wonder exactly how much information was on it (bank accounts, passwords, social security numbers), and start to think about everything you’ll need to cancel, change or watch (your identity!)

Are you prepared for disaster?

If not, here’s a few things to keep in mind:

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Don’t be Afraid of Change

by Deborah Shane on July 16th

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Women have the opportunity to make a BIG difference and change things NOW! We are a majority, coveted demographic and powerful economic force.

52% of the work force
60% of college students
66% of global spending
51.3 % of global wealth
starting businesses 2 to 1
51% of all management, professional positions in US

So why are we still so afraid to change and step up?

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Feel cheated by disappearing time at work?
Not getting to the really important things at work and at home?
Do you feel like you’re constantly “fighting fires?”

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9 Tips for Becoming a Succeessful Networker

by Deborah Shane on July 12th

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We all know how important it is to balance the online and offline networking and connecting that we are doing now.

We can’t only live online, or offline anymore. Each one is mutually interdependent and inter-related. They work so well in tandem.

Both have their importance, purpose and value. We know that being “online” is simply smart and essential because that is where people converge, gather and interact. But, “offline” is where the true personal connections are made to explore the mutuality and develop the relationship. If you are not in physical  proximity with someone, what are some of the ways and things you can do to accelerate relationship building?

Are you meeting, picking up the phone or Skype-ing regularly when you make new social friends?

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climbing stairs 7 Steps Worth Climbing to Open a Career Door

The best way to introduce yourself to a company that doesn’t appear to be actively looking is to know the “What, where and how you can help the company”.

I can give you a better-than-even chance to get the door to open to be able to introduce yourself, perhaps even create a job that is just right for you. It will take time and careful preparation, but it will pay a dividend.

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