Why Every Leader Needs a Vulcan Sidekick

Hey this is Joy here. As many of my associates know I am a Star Trek fan and have been so since my teens. The thought has crossed my mind many times that Captain Kirk would not have been so successful a captain without Spock and though very different personalities over time they came to appreciate and seek their diversity of thought as input on decision making.

Apparently I'm not the only one who had this thought. Click on the headline to read an interesting article by Mike Figliuolo, a featured contributor for SmartBrief on Leadership who explains this further and talks about his own Spock.

It's worth the read and if you are scratching your head and asking who are Kirk and Spock check out the newest Star Trek movie, even non Trekker's are enjoying it.

The Art of War for Women

This is a great article by Becky Sheetz-Runkle for any woman in the business world whether you're an executive or an entrepreneur. As women we can respond to challenges differently. Our socialization has prepared us to be patient and to play by the rules but often these strategies are not the best to seize opportunity. This article is based on The Art of War by the Chinese military strategist from 500 B.C. Sun Tzu. Maybe we could get a group of interested women together to read the book and talk about what applications we feel can help us accomplish our goals. Just a thought. Let me know if you are interested. Drop me an email at joyjohnson@growthmindset.com.

Tips for Success from Room to Read

This is a short article from Erin Ganju, co-founder of Room to Read, a global non profit organization but her points apply to for profit business as well. Short and to the point.

Enjoy

How Many Times Have I Had this Disscusion with Budding Entreperneurs

This is an interview from an entreprenuer who is succeeding but has some lessons learned about what it takes to start a business. Quick read but valuable info if you are thinking of taking the plunge.

3 Steps To Help Get Your Leadership Groove On

Good article on leadership from a unique perspective. Jazz!!

How to find your on line community

I was just having this conversation with a client on how important it is to know your on line community and saw this article. Four very good points and a short article. Worth the read.

The 3 Things that Motivate Employees

One of the most common issues that business leaders have is the question of how to engage and motivate their people. This is an interesting article that brings some out of the box thinking to this question.

Jay Steinfeld - October 6, 2010

If you want to motivate your folks, throw away the carrot and stick. Here are the three things that really fuel your employees' drive at work.