How often do we see this kind of leadership in our own organizations? A person in a leadership position who because of that position, slows down or stops the progress of anyone that happens to be under their leadership. We see these people in all levels of an organization; they are leaders that are only concerned for their own progress, no matter what impact their brand of leadership has on those who are “required to follow.” [...]

Everything you read these days talks about “value-added” something or another. When applied to the
worker, it defines worth, importance and appreciation. Albert Einstein once said, “Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value.” Becoming a worker of value guarantees that the results of your efforts will be of mutual satisfaction and benefit–to the company and to you. This requires focus and determination.

People tend to make up their minds about each other based on what they see and hear. This leads to the formation of a person’s reputation. While one’s reputation consists of many things, here are three characteristics I have found useful in defining this somewhat ethereal notion [...]