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Leadership Myth #1 - Great Leaders Are More Intelligent
Many people believe great leaders are more intelligent than poor leaders. There are so many examples that debunk this theory that it is hard to pick just a few. Raw intelligence is not correlated with outstanding leadership characteristics. In fact, if you drew a correlation line showing IQ on one axis and success as a leader on the other, it would not be a straight line. There is a maximum point beyond which higher IQ is actually a predictor of lower success as a leader.

Leadership Myth #2 - Great Leaders Work Harder
Many people believe great leadership requires a person to be the hardest working person in the organization. That is simply not the case. In fact, Great leaders are often less work-a-holic type people than is commonly thought.
Leadership Myth #4 - Great Leaders are Expert at Playing Politics
The issue of when and how to play politics makes an interesting study. While we all want to avoid the Machiavellian type of behavior associated with manipulative politics, like it or not we are in a sea of political thought every day. We better get used to it and learn how to navigate well in it.

Leadership Myth #5 - Great Leaders Have Large Egos
We all know egotistical leaders. We run into them all the time. But is having a large ego a requirement for leadership. I think not. Here are some reasons.
Leadership Myth #1 - Great Leaders Are More Intelligent
Many people believe great leaders are more intelligent than poor leaders. There are so many examples that debunk this theory that it is hard to pick just a few. Raw intelligence is not correlated with outstanding leadership characteristics. In fact, if you drew a correlation line showing IQ on one axis and success as a leader on the other, it would not be a straight line. There is a maximum point beyond which higher IQ is actually a predictor of lower success as a leader.

Leadership Myth #3 - Great Leaders have a College Education
To be a great leader, does one need a college education? No, that is not a prerequisite for leadership, but the weight of evidence is that better educated people do make better leaders. This article explains the apparent paradox.

Ideas for Political Survival
There is an old saying “Too soon old – too late smart.” During my long career in a large organization, I somehow managed to do some pretty bonehead things politically. I will never be someone who is politically brilliant because I am far too outspoken. But I have learned some things and want to pass on an idea to others.

Politics and Leadership...The Contradiction of Purpose!
It is the rare supervisor that we also call our leader. Someone who inspires us beyond our own perceived capability is not typical. In today's "self-focused" work environment, employees are drawn to a leader that seems to inspire a "larger" purpose. Maybe this phenomenon is rooted in a generation of Americans that has an entitled view of the world...they are owed something because of their very existence. Or, maybe our own need to make things better for our children has caused them to expect so much as young adults. It really doesn't matter as things are as they are and the reality of truth is what we must ponder this holiday season.

Why DO Idiots Eat Their Young? And, Is it a Bad thing?
If we compare the typical "idiot" in business to the starving family patriarch in the cruelest of winters, interesting parallels start to surface. Consider the challenge of feeding a family to the typical business leader that must financially feed his or her team. Imagine the bad winter as analogous to the challenging business climate and the story starts to sizzle.

Trading Toward the American Dream
James Dicks examines the differing aspects of achieving the American Dream in the 21st Century.
7 MYTHS OF LEADERSHIP
Leaders have to always prove themselves. They are consistently working hard to lead others successfully and make others glow under their influence. Though some leaders possess certain myths about leadership which has to removed for the bright phase of leadership.

The Ole Boy Network Still Has Teeth
I'm not a sexist, and I'm not a bra-burning feminist. I am a realist. That's why I can say that the ole boy network still unequivocally affects relationship building in the corporate hallowed halls ... not so much in the entrepreneurial ranks.

Message Always Trumps Resume
Memo to Entrepreneurs: Whether applying for a job, running for political office or closing a deal, message always trumps resume.

Redistribution of Wealth: The Good and the Bad
Three words that carry a lot of weight. Redistribution of wealth. While it's an important component of our country's view on taxation, it should not be used like a political club to create social justice.
3 Reasons Change Fails: Tea Party Politics for Business
The Tea Party movement has rallied around a sweeping call for change in Washington. But more often than not, dramatic changes fail to transform large organizations. Why? Because different people see the world differently-and fail to take into account these three crucial factors.
SME's - left wing politics in the new South African government
What are the likely effects of a more-socialist government in South Africa, on SMEs
Top 10 Tips For Managing Up in a Top Down World
To be successful in business, here are 10 tips for managing those relationships above you...
Obama’s “Birther” PR Mistake
If there was a video that showed President Obama being born in Hawaii and that video was released to the media, it wouldn’t matter a bit. The Birther movement revolves around accusations and diversions and you do not (and more importantly you cannot) battle that type of attack, at least via the media, with facts. The Birthers are akin to a religious cult; you are not going to weaken their faith with something as cumbersome as reality. Obama’s strategic PR mistake was that he began to take them too seriously. He then took them on by trying to put out fire with gasoline.
Should Managers Date?
Office romances - a good thing or a bad thing? Regardless of company policy, it all depends on the individuals involved.
Seven Essential Principles for Managing Power and Politics
There are seven essential principles for managing power and politics in organizations. They are based on the philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli, the classic theorist in the field. Not even skilled and relatively sophisticated people can succeed in management -- and be seen as leaders -- without internalizing these principles, although they may have minor short-term successes. In the long run, they will be undermined because they can't build and keep alliances, protect themselves from the grapevine or influence top management.
Playing Politics
When we hear about someone playing politics, it is almost always considered an evil thing, yet engaging in political thought is something each of us do every day. Whenever you are trying to influence the thinking of other people to be more aligned with your own opinions, you are engaging in politics. It is human nature.
Stop Singing “Happy Birthday”
Do you know it’s technically illegal to sing Happy Birthday in public? Yes, that song has a copyright just like any other song and to sing it in public triggers licensing fees to the copyright owners.
Small Business and Politics
Right now political discussions are like so much confetti that seems to be dropped on us every day whether we want it or not. This is the season when political aspirants show their love and attention like no other time. However, in the lives of most small business owners there’s usually a long list of concerns ahead of politics and polling data.

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Lies We Live By
Defeating Double-talk and Deception in Advertising, Politics and the Media

Identifying Symptoms and Cures For The Problem of Politics In Your Business
A business savvy person already knows that “politics” is not limited to governmental organizations. Unfortunately, there is “company or corporate politics” that exist and create issues that cause problems, deteriorate a positive company culture and impede productivity. Business owners, executives and managers must be astute enough to recognize this when it happens and to be vigilant enough to address and resolve the “political” problems before they get out of control. Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach Here offers some insight into identifying nine symptoms and proposed cures for resolving the “political problems” in your business or organization.
Taboo Topics: Talking Politics in the Office
Conventional wisdom says not to talk about sex, politics and religion in the office. The problem is that any office, workplace or organization is mostly made up of people and if the volume of blogs, internet sites, magazines and other media is any indication of popularity, people love to talk about: SEX, POLITICS AND RELIGION!
Workplace Etiquette: The Political Savvy Individual
At one time, it was assumed that office politics were played primarily by supervisors and managers who were attempting to climb the ladder of success, and executives who were still either climbing or trying to maintain. Not only are office politics tougher today, but the stakes are at their highest. In an era of organizations trimming down to reduce costs, corporate takeovers, downsizings, and mergers the use of political savvy is needed for survival.

Leadership Myth #4 - Great Leaders are Expert at Playing Politics
The issue of when and how to play politics makes an interesting study. While we all want to avoid the Machiavellian type of behavior associated with manipulative politics, like it or not we are in a sea of political thought every day. We better get used to it and learn how to navigate well in it.

Politcal Savvy Tips for Work
Recently, I made a presentation on Political Savvy to a group of management interns and would like to share exerts from my presentation. Thought: • There are big Ps (Politics) which equate to the politics of Congress, major corporations, etc. • There are also little Ps which equates to the environment in which you work. Both are important.

Two Views Of America's Future
Believe it or not, I never cared much for politics. It always seemed like the political machinations of running the country were happening someplace far away, that people who cared deeply about such things were "on it," and that there wasn't much a single person could do to change things, anyway. Besides, I was generally too busy raising kids, running a business, or leading a team to give politics much time or thought....
Political Savvy - What you can do!
When office politics and political savvy are mentioned, many think of selfish, deceitful, deceptive, sneaky, conniving individuals who are doing things like: -- Snitching to management -- Faking a romantic involvement -- Lying or covering the truth -- Playing dishonest games -- Discounting another's opinion or idea -- Back stabbing True, there are people who do exhibit these behaviors. The person who practices such devious politics does so at considerable risk. Practicing unsavory office politics may lead to being unwanted, in dead-end jobs, fired, sued or even punched in the face. However, to ignore office politics is to ignore those underlying forces that account for the differences in success and cooperation with coworkers, your supervisor and management.

Playing Politics
When we hear about someone playing politics, it is almost always considered an evil thing, yet engaging in political thought is something each of us do every day. Whenever you are trying to influence the thinking of other people to be more aligned with your own opinions, you are engaging in politics. It is human nature.
The Conscience Of A Restorationist, IV
What's your project? You could do something related to the media, or you could start a business, or you could write a book. How about politics? Most of us never think of ourselves as "political" in our mindset (the progressives are much more into that)... but it's true that evil will flourish when good people do nothing. So some of us need to take on a project in politics, in order to aid the restoration of America. Here are some thought-starters....
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