http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles.aspx Slogan Summary Description en-us 2012 ClientName info@site.com Alexander Higgins ClientName http://site.com Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:56:00 GMT Sun, 06 May 2012 08:51:00 GMT ASP.NET CMS no http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/problem_solving_get_the_cows_out_of_the_creek.aspx http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/problem_solving_get_the_cows_out_of_the_creek.aspx no http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/problem_solving_get_the_cows_out_of_the_creek.aspx problem solving, leadership, leadership skills Leadership Article Learn a 3-step problem solving process from Meg Whitman, former CEO of E-Bay. Start by getting the cows out of the creek, then... Learn a 3-step problem solving process from Meg Whitman, former CEO of E-Bay. Start by getting the cows out of the creek, then... Read more.]]> http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/its_not_my_fault.aspx http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/its_not_my_fault.aspx no http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/its_not_my_fault.aspx Leadership Article Each of us, at one time or another, have made an excuse about a deadline we missed; work not done; or some other task that fell short of what we promised we would do. Some of us are so good at making excuses that it happens almost automatically or unconsciously as we attempt to avoid any responsibility for why something went wrong. So how do you stop making excuses? Each of us, at one time or another, have made an excuse about a deadline we missed; work not done; or some other task that fell short of what we promised we would do. Some of us are so good at making excuses that it happens almost automatically or unconsciously as we attempt to avoid any responsibility for why something went wrong. So how do you stop making excuses? Read more.]]> http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/to_step_up__play_big_means_you_have_to_fight_distractions.aspx http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/to_step_up__play_big_means_you_have_to_fight_distractions.aspx no http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/to_step_up__play_big_means_you_have_to_fight_distractions.aspx Leadership Article Distractions can be killers. There is never enough time during the course of typical day to get to everything that you want to get done. What makes it worse is the many distractions you will encounter to get tasks from your in-box to your out-box with enough time left that you can have some form of a personal life. Here is a sample of the top 6 distractions that all of us face and what you should do about them: Distractions can be killers. There is never enough time during the course of typical day to get to everything that you want to get done. What makes it worse is the many distractions you will encounter to get tasks from your in-box to your out-box with enough time left that you can have some form of a personal life. Here is a sample of the top 6 distractions that all of us face and what you should do about them:  Read more.]]> http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/creating_your_vision_to_step_up_and_play_big.aspx http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/creating_your_vision_to_step_up_and_play_big.aspx no http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/creating_your_vision_to_step_up_and_play_big.aspx Leadership Article One of the best ways to overcome the fear of doing something is to be confident in your abilities to handle the task at hand. If you don’t have a vision, youll never be able to play big. Heres 2 easy tips to build your vision and become a leader. One of the best ways to overcome the fear of doing something is to be confident in your abilities to handle the task at hand. If you don’t have a vision, you'll never be able to play big. Here's 2 easy tips to build your vision and become a leader. Read more.]]> http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/you_are_your_business_and_your_business_is_you__what_does_that_mean.aspx http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/you_are_your_business_and_your_business_is_you__what_does_that_mean.aspx no http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/you_are_your_business_and_your_business_is_you__what_does_that_mean.aspx business mentor, business coach, motivational speakers, executive coaching, improve business results, leadership, leadership coach, leadership tips, business leaders, Business, business career Leadership Article You are your business and your business is you. But, the real question is - Is that a good thing? Trust me; you need to know the answer to this question – now. Let’s look at some indicators that will help you answer the question. If you answer “yes” to at least two of these questions, then you can describe your professional life (and maybe even your personal life) in the following way – “the bad news is you’re lost but the worse news is you’re making great time”. You are your business and your business is you. But, the real question is - Is that a good thing? Trust me; you need to know the answer to this question – now. Let’s look at some indicators that will help you answer the question. If you answer “yes” to at least two of these questions, then you can describe your professional life (and maybe even your personal life) in the following way – “the bad news is you’re lost but the worse news is you’re making great time”.  Read more.]]> http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/leadership__let_me_give_it_to_you_as_straight_as_i_can.aspx http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/leadership__let_me_give_it_to_you_as_straight_as_i_can.aspx no http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/leadership__let_me_give_it_to_you_as_straight_as_i_can.aspx business mentor, business coach, motivational speakers, executive coaching, improve business results, leadership, leadership coach, leadership tips, business leaders, Leadership Article If you’re like me, you recognize that becoming an effective leader demands hard work and commitment. It requires more than just reading but actual “doing” and learning from your experiences. Sometimes when we are in the “doing” mode we forget some of what we have read and then realize after the dust settles that there was a different or additional technique that you should have tried. If you’re like me, you recognize that becoming an effective leader demands hard work and commitment. It requires more than just reading but actual “doing” and learning from your experiences. Sometimes when we are in the “doing” mode we forget some of what we have read and then realize after the dust settles that there was a different or additional technique that you should have tried.  Read more.]]> http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/7_steps_to_that_will_help_to_make_you_a_better_leader.aspx http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/7_steps_to_that_will_help_to_make_you_a_better_leader.aspx no http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/7_steps_to_that_will_help_to_make_you_a_better_leader.aspx business mentor, business coach, motivational speakers, executive coaching, improve business results, leadership, leadership coach, leadership tips, business leaders, Leadership Article Over the course of my corporate career, as well as my career as a leadership keynote speaker, I have had the opportunity to observe, work for and learn from some great business leaders. From my experiences with the “best leaders” I have known, I have compiled what I believe is a list of some of the most important leadership characteristics that make for an effective leader. Over the course of my corporate career, as well as my career as a leadership keynote speaker, I have had the opportunity to observe, work for and learn from some great business leaders. From my experiences with the “best leaders” I have known, I have compiled what I believe is a list of some of the most important leadership characteristics that make for an effective leader.  Read more.]]> http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/no_trust__no_leader.aspx http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/no_trust__no_leader.aspx no http://www.chrisruisi.com/leadership_articles/no_trust__no_leader.aspx business mentor, business coach, motivational speakers, executive coaching, improve business results, leadership, leadership coach, leadership tips, Leadership Article From my own business experiences, I have learned that one of the most important tools a leader has at their disposal is trust. Without it, you’re not leading; you’re just going for a walk in the park. Think about it, if your team doesn’t trust you, why would they follow you or even listen to you? As a professional keynote speaker, I often explain that without their trust, a team will not respond to even the simplest request from their leader, let alone the hard ones. The fate of a business can b From my own business experiences, I have learned that one of the most important tools a leader has at their disposal is trust. Without it, you’re not leading; you’re just going for a walk in the park. Think about it, if your team doesn’t trust you, why would they follow you or even listen to you? As a professional keynote speaker, I often explain that without their trust, a team will not respond to even the simplest request from their leader, let alone the hard ones. The fate of a business can b Read more.]]>