intelligence

The Devil’s Paint Brush within Organizational Leadership

BY Damian D. "Skipper" PittsWed Aug 19, 2009 at 11:40 PM

The Philosophy of LeaderShaping, the off-spring of the “Six Levels of Leadership,” depends heavily on “Communications” and “Intelligence” to be successful. When one or both of these elements becomes compromised, the result ...READ»

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Successful Leaders Need Multiple Intelligences

BY Ray WilliamsThu May 7, 2009 at 11:55 PM

It's clear from research evidence of failed and unsuccessful leaders in recent years that academic learning and training or natural intellectual ability alone is insufficient to prepare for and execute good leadership. The good news is that emotional intelligence, social intelligence and success intelligence can all be taught and learned, providing individuals with the tools to become successful leaders. A greater focus particularly on success IQ by our education system, organizations and individuals would have a significant impact on greater numbers of individuals experiencing success in our society.READ»

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LeaderShaped by Christ: My Outward Reform Began My Inward Renewal!

BY Damian D. "Skipper" PittsSat Jan 3, 2009 at 10:31 PM

When Jesus caught his disciples arguing about who among them was the greatest, they felt embarrassed, but Jesus didn’t rebuke them or wanting to be great. He simply gave them an unexpected formula: Be a servant! Do you know this formula? Are you willing to change? Are you willing to exhibit humility, wonder, honesty, innocence, hope, trust and dependence? One Degree of Twelve is my journey into becoming a servant; my rebirth after being “LeaderShaped by Christ.”READ»

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Leaders and Judgment - A Moving Target? I think not.

BY Rochelle MuchaMon Oct 6, 2008 at 2:19 PM

There are few that are untouched by the current and escalating economic crisis here in the USA, and abroad. Even the deepest of pocketbooks are paying attention. Even those with the most secure of ‘jobs’ are distracted. To say ...READ»

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Smart Sphere of Influence

BY Paula ParisotFri Sep 26, 2008 at 12:36 PM

“Surround yourself with smart people,” a smart friend recently said. That is, if you enjoy learning, boosting your intelligence and finding your way through a successful career. This suggestion jogged the memory of a ...READ»

CHANGE | Comment

Military Training and Simulation is Increasingly Required by Business & Industry

BY Damian D. "Skipper" PittsThu Aug 21, 2008 at 5:25 AM

TheThe Bison Group ® Corporation has announced the integration of the “Process of LeaderShaping” initiative – a framework that identifies the behaviors (Organizational Behavior) and influences (Transformational Leadership) ...READ»

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What is Being Authentic Anyway?

BY Stephen McGheeTue Aug 5, 2008 at 7:18 PM

I was speaking on the East Coast this past week and out of the blue, I began to question what the difference is between positive thinking and intelligence? It’s not like I am the resident expert on either subject. However there ...READ»

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Organizations, People & Performance

BY Damian D. "Skipper" PittsMon May 19, 2008 at 10:13 AM

HumanSigma Ideation™ When an organization doesn't meet the stakeholders' needs and expectations, the cause is rarely a misguided posture, purpose, and alignment of strategy or vision.Instead, underperformance is more often ...READ»

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The Seven "T's" of Oz to Your Personal Transformation

BY Damian D. "Skipper" PittsSun Apr 6, 2008 at 4:10 PM

A Long Walk On A Short Path Keeping in the tradition of providing clever and entertaining instruction for people to grow their lives, I have teamed up with a new author, Leslie Ann Smith, to help develop an ...READ»

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Leadership & Flexibility: What We Can Learn From “The Elevator”

BY Damian D. "Skipper" PittsThu Feb 28, 2008 at 9:47 AM

As in leadership, elevators are constantly moving. They remain constant, moving up and down, to transport individuals and items floor to floor. The ride never ends. It goes on and on, up and down, side to side until another person ...READ»

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Social Intelligentsia

BY Aainaa-Ridtz ARThu Jan 17, 2008 at 10:58 PM

Transparency is much needed in an almost ‘border less’ world, especially where the Internet is concerned - social media, social support and social business will evolve in the not too distant future - maybe not in ten years time, ...READ»