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Maid for Leadership
I do mean “maid”. You know—a housekeeper. Leadership is what I see in the three times now that Angelica has come to our house to clean

Eileen McDargh
Jul 15, 20101 min read
Leadership Comes From A Place That Troubles Your Heart
Real leadership never starts with a title or a position on an organizational chart. Rather, it begins because one feels something...

Eileen McDargh
May 25, 20102 min read
What is Transformational Leadership?
According to Wikipedia transformational leadership is an approach that is defined as leadership that creates valuable and positive change

Eileen McDargh
May 19, 20101 min read
Life Leadership Lessons - In the Death of a Dog
Every once in awhile, there comes a story that reminds me that I must learn new skills despite loss...

Eileen McDargh
Mar 29, 20102 min read
You Can’t Lead What You Can’t Assemble
Most of the time, Seth Godin is a pretty smart guy at pointing out fallacies in thinking and performance.

Eileen McDargh
Feb 23, 20101 min read
Communication Skills Rank First for Hiring
Forget the emoticons and the BTW – shorthand of texting. Nearly half of employers say they expect college grads to be able to do more.

Eileen McDargh
Jan 23, 20101 min read
Are You Eager For Change?
Employees have been downsized, laid off, given reduced benefits, forced to work longer and longer hours without additional pay.

Eileen McDargh
Jan 14, 20101 min read
Turn Productivity Pain to Gain
Information overload equates to a staggering $1.2 trillion in wages wasted each year according to a six year study...

Eileen McDargh
Jan 5, 20102 min read
What Happens When We Don't Communicate With Our Employees
Imagine the waste and loss that happens when we don't talk. Don't just talk to employees... communicate with them!

Eileen McDargh
Dec 3, 20091 min read
Motivate People With Storytelling
In a data-driven world, facts and figures are the order of the day in sales calls, employee meetings, board rooms, and political assemblies.

Eileen McDargh
Dec 1, 20092 min read


What Is A Leader?
Have you known people in a leadership role who seem unable to influence the people around them? Learn why.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 25, 20091 min read
Create Energy And Focus By Gathering Women Together
Forget "fight or flight" as the only duo of responses in the face of stress. For women, there's a third response: "befriend".

Eileen McDargh
Nov 15, 20092 min read
Don't Pull The Plug On Employee Engagement
The most significant word in employee retention is “engagement”. Too many workers are present but their imagination, spirit and creativity

Eileen McDargh
Nov 13, 20093 min read
The Power Of Welcome Home
Welcome home! These two small words carry potent possibilities for creating a connection that evokes loyalty and teamwork.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 5, 20094 min read
When Women Rank High, Companies Profit
Beginning in 2001, Pepperdine University marketing professor Roy Adler began tracking the profitability of more than 200 FORTUNE 500...

Eileen McDargh
Sep 10, 20091 min read


Baton Leadership-Lessons From LA Philharmonic Conductor Dudamel
Imagine a crusty group of seasoned professionals standing, applauding and cheering a 28 year-old leader who has turned...

Eileen McDargh
Aug 9, 20092 min read
Smart Companies Develop Women Leaders
Look at companies like Oracle, Novartis, State Farm, Procter & Gamble, Intel, and Cobalt and you’ll find one trend that is consistent

Eileen McDargh
Jul 13, 20091 min read
Don't Neglect Training Even When Times Are Difficult
Training is an on-going and key component to better business and happier employees.

Eileen McDargh
Jun 3, 20091 min read


Counting Down The Top Ten Tips For Leading Yourself And Others In An Economic Downturn
Learn the top ten tips for leading yourself and others during the pandemic.

Eileen McDargh
Apr 2, 20094 min read


Leadership Tips For Survivor Guilt
If you’re in the unfortunate place where you’ve had to let some folks go, be aware that the phrase “well, you’re lucky to have a job”

Eileen McDargh
Mar 28, 20091 min read
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