Lessons in Leadership

Identifying the key functions of an operational manager

There is much discussion and debate about how much a leader (whether a CEO or not) needs to be involved in the day to day operations of his or her organization. Being an engaged leader ...

Lessons in Leadership

Vocal techniques for effective and assertive communication

When a carpenter builds a house, he must have a set of tools. When a golfer goes out to play 18 holes, he hopefully has the right clubs. And, when a great musician plays, he ...

Lessons in Leadership

The Leadership-Communication Connection

When it comes to being an effective leader, the connection between leadership and communication cannot be overlooked. Great communication is about connecting with someone about something that matters to both of you. This kind of ...

Lessons in Leadership

Coaching in the workplace

We all hear a lot these days about executive coaching. The problem is that often it is expensive to bring in an external coach to work with your people. The good news is, there is ...

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Making Goals that Work

People often confuse being busy with being productive. One of the reasons professionals spin their wheels without moving forward is that they don’t set realistic and relevant goals. People engage in a series of activities ...

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Tips for mastering the art of negotiation

NJ Assemblyman Jon Bramnick shares his most significant leadership lesson about the challenge of having patience and remembering other people’s perspectives. We all negotiate. We negotiate just about everything. Being a good negotiator is about ...

Lessons in Leadership

Take the leadership test

When asked, most folks say that they consider themselves leaders of one sort or another. But leadership is not an absolute thing. It is not black and white. Some days we are better leaders than ...

Meadowlands Minute

Steve Adubato talks with author, speaker & mortgage ...

Meadowlands Minute is a partnership of Meadowlands Media and Caucus Educational Corporation. In this biweekly video program, Steve Adubato moderates discussions with Meadowlands Business Leaders to explore topics of business, economic development, public policy, leadership, education, ...

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Tips For Conducting Workshops & Training Seminars

Many leaders are expected to facilitate internal workshops or training seminars. Accountants lead seminars about new tax laws; lawyers for new courtroom procedures; or doctors regarding the latest clinical findings and its implications for patient ...

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Our Eyes “Speak” Volumes

The issue of eye contact can’t be overemphasized as a valuable and important communication and leadership tool because it is true that the eyes are the windows to the soul. They communicate something beyond and ...