The way we communicate and connect with others makes a big difference in our ability to lead others to higher levels of performance to achieve important goals. Our personal communication style makes the difference between leaders and non leaders in any large community. Some will be able to tone their communication skills to connect with individuals while others are better at connecting with larger groups of people. How people perceive and understand what you are attempting to discuss makes a big difference. A few traits of leadership communication are presented below:
1.) Able to project their thoughts with clarity by using easy to understand language and easy to follow sentence structure.
2.) Are to the point and are concise.
3.) Know the culture of their target market and put words within that cultural context.
4.) Show strength in their body language, tone, and words.
5.) Communicates in a way in which people trust the message and the person.
6.) Can use different medians and can resonate among different target markets.
7.) Has a long term vision and can sell that vision to others.
Friday, January 5, 2018
A Data Driven World-Advantages and Disadvantages
We live in a data driven world and it will become more complex over time as large companies move from one market to the other one. As they connect with their customers, and more people move online, there will be lots of opportunities to collect this information. There are advantages and disadvantages to living in a data driven world.
Advantages: As our worlds become connected across countries and continents we become more familiar with each other. Typically, differences will not seem so different and people will begin to understand and sympathize with others.
Information passing from one place to the next leads to greater innovation. The world is inventing and using new products at a pace not ever seen in history.
Companies can better target their customers by understanding them and their needs. They are more connected and can send and receive information accordingly.
Prices drop as companies must compete against each other. When searching online on sites like Amazon or Alibaba you will find that regional differences often disappear.
Over the past few decades people moved from one location to the next often disconnecting from their family members. The Internet through the use of social programs such as Facebook, and Twitter, allow us to stay better connected to family, people who think like us, and the world in general.
The speed of commerce increases as electronic payments allow us to buy and purchase products quickly. While governments are slow to move online they are increasingly picking up on ecommerce ideas for simple things like car registration.
Disadvantages: As data moves across the globe and is hosted on multiple servers we will have a harder time keeping our information private. Some governments have enacted the "right to be forgotten" which allows them to have their information removed. This will likely be increasingly difficult as different countries begin to host their own information and decentralization occurs.
With a little research governments can do all types of intelligence gathering by collecting information out on the net and then putting it together to create profiles of key officials and people. This creates a risk as most governments don't understand how isolated and low level information becomes more revealing when combined.
We may also say that we will have some risk to our private information and finances as hackers and spyware steal information. There have been numerous data breaches that most companies are not able or competent of to thwart theft by motivated hackers from around the world.
Advantages: As our worlds become connected across countries and continents we become more familiar with each other. Typically, differences will not seem so different and people will begin to understand and sympathize with others.
Information passing from one place to the next leads to greater innovation. The world is inventing and using new products at a pace not ever seen in history.
Companies can better target their customers by understanding them and their needs. They are more connected and can send and receive information accordingly.
Prices drop as companies must compete against each other. When searching online on sites like Amazon or Alibaba you will find that regional differences often disappear.
Over the past few decades people moved from one location to the next often disconnecting from their family members. The Internet through the use of social programs such as Facebook, and Twitter, allow us to stay better connected to family, people who think like us, and the world in general.
The speed of commerce increases as electronic payments allow us to buy and purchase products quickly. While governments are slow to move online they are increasingly picking up on ecommerce ideas for simple things like car registration.
Disadvantages: As data moves across the globe and is hosted on multiple servers we will have a harder time keeping our information private. Some governments have enacted the "right to be forgotten" which allows them to have their information removed. This will likely be increasingly difficult as different countries begin to host their own information and decentralization occurs.
With a little research governments can do all types of intelligence gathering by collecting information out on the net and then putting it together to create profiles of key officials and people. This creates a risk as most governments don't understand how isolated and low level information becomes more revealing when combined.
We may also say that we will have some risk to our private information and finances as hackers and spyware steal information. There have been numerous data breaches that most companies are not able or competent of to thwart theft by motivated hackers from around the world.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
The 8th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences
The 8th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences
26th to 27th March 2018
Washington DC, United States of America
The Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies is pleased to invite you to attend the 8th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences, which will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center - 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20057, on March 26-27, 2018.
The Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (RAIS) creates an ample research platform for academics and researchers from all around the world and offers them the opportunity to create lasting relations for future collaborations. RAIS encourages academics and researchers to share their experiences and to contribute to the developing of diverse subjects, offering them the perspective of an interdisciplinary approach.
Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
• Politics and International Relations
• Law, Jurisprudence
• Economics, Management and Business Studies, History of Economics
• Science and Technology Studies
• Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy
• Education, Social Anthropology, and Linguistics
• Social Policy and Social Work and Social History
• Demography and Social Statistics
• Methods and Computing, Development Studies
• Geography and Environmental Planning
We encourage academics to send their articles and abstracts on multidisciplinary studies.
Important Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: February 25, 2018
Notification of acceptance/rejection: 1 week after submission
Extended abstract/full paper/poster deadline: March 16, 2018
Registration deadlines for authors: March 21, 2018
Conference Days: March 26-27, 2018
Early Bird Registration fee: Until February 01, 2018
Visit our website http://s-sciences.rais.education/ for more information.
Contact us at rais.education@email.com.
26th to 27th March 2018
Washington DC, United States of America
The Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies is pleased to invite you to attend the 8th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences, which will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center - 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20057, on March 26-27, 2018.
The Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (RAIS) creates an ample research platform for academics and researchers from all around the world and offers them the opportunity to create lasting relations for future collaborations. RAIS encourages academics and researchers to share their experiences and to contribute to the developing of diverse subjects, offering them the perspective of an interdisciplinary approach.
Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
• Politics and International Relations
• Law, Jurisprudence
• Economics, Management and Business Studies, History of Economics
• Science and Technology Studies
• Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy
• Education, Social Anthropology, and Linguistics
• Social Policy and Social Work and Social History
• Demography and Social Statistics
• Methods and Computing, Development Studies
• Geography and Environmental Planning
We encourage academics to send their articles and abstracts on multidisciplinary studies.
Important Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: February 25, 2018
Notification of acceptance/rejection: 1 week after submission
Extended abstract/full paper/poster deadline: March 16, 2018
Registration deadlines for authors: March 21, 2018
Conference Days: March 26-27, 2018
Early Bird Registration fee: Until February 01, 2018
Visit our website http://s-sciences.rais.education/ for more information.
Contact us at rais.education@email.com.
Addressing Global Skill Gaps Through Higher Education
-60% of executives have difficulties keeping workforce skills current with changing technologies.
-55% believe that the current educational system foster lifelong learning and skill attainment.
-55% believe their is inadequate investment from private industry to develop skills.
-80% believe government should be responsible for skill development.
-55% believe that higher education updates curricula enough to keep pace with industry changes.
The study suggests that skill shortages will continue in certain fields and that companies are not doing enough to fix these problems through training. Unfortunately, many of these skills rest on a broader and deeper understanding of the context of such understandings and this is necessary to obtain through the longer higher education process.
Colleges will need to continue to update their curriculum using as relevant information as possible. That often means collaborating with business and government stakeholders to determine precisely what type of skills are lacking. There is also benefit in continuously updating such course offerings through chronic study of industry needs.
The study suggests that skill shortages will continue in certain fields and that companies are not doing enough to fix these problems through training. Unfortunately, many of these skills rest on a broader and deeper understanding of the context of such understandings and this is necessary to obtain through the longer higher education process.
Colleges will need to continue to update their curriculum using as relevant information as possible. That often means collaborating with business and government stakeholders to determine precisely what type of skills are lacking. There is also benefit in continuously updating such course offerings through chronic study of industry needs.
The report also suggests building a global talent pool through industry, education, government and public sector collaboration to create 1. regional ecosystems, innovative solutions, encourage greater individual responsibility for education. Their suggestions indicate that greater collaboration of stakeholders in fulfilling these educational gaps is needed. More innovation in higher education and reduction of undo restrictions on new educational models seems appropriate. As students move through their educational process they should be taught the values of individual responsibility and carry that through to a life-long learning approach.
King, M.; Marshall, A. & Zaharchuk, D. (2017). Responding to global skills crisis. Strategy & Leadership, 45 (2).
King, M.; Marshall, A. & Zaharchuk, D. (2017). Responding to global skills crisis. Strategy & Leadership, 45 (2).
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Quality Snowshoes will Make the Difference in Your Outdoor Experience
Quality snowshoes will make the difference with your next trek out into the wilderness. In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan we have blistering cold, deep snow, and tens of thousands of acres of untouched forest that includes streams, lakes, coastline, and wildlife. A few things you may want to look at for picking your snowshoes will be helpful.
There are obvious differences between wood and aluminum. The wood ones are heavy, long, and hard to turn around in. They are made of leather while the newer ones are lighter, more mobile, and typically come with better bindings. If you are looking for a newer style think about the following:
1. Weight: Lighter snowshoes are generally better if they are easy to lift in the snow.
2. Durability: You will want to check all the parts and market sure it is of quality construction.
3. Bindings: Make sure the bindings are easy to use or quick release. They should fit a large range of different size boots.
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
2018 May be the Year of Inflation and Employment Opportunities
What happens when there are supply shortages and businesses run at maximum capacity? When the economy is zooming ahead quickly and supply shortages occur the cost of products increases and so does inflation. As inflation increases the overall value of a dollar declines and people have less disposable income to spend on discretionary products while spending more for basic household items because they have to conserve on their dwindling earning power.
According to JP Morgan Chase & Co.'s PMI report global growth will be around 4 percent. This means more people are buying products and people will need to manufacture more to fulfill growing consumer demand.
This can lead to higher wages and additional hiring. We don't have a large unemployed population so whatever cushion within the system is likely to be sucked up quickly. After that slack is gone wages begin to increase.
Some will benefit over others. People highly skilled, or with specific training, will find their skills worth more while those who do not have advanced skills will start to see their earning power decline without new training programs. The gap between those who have and those who don't will lessen.
As inflation picks up the government is also likely to use interest rate hikes in their tool kit to slow down the economy and in turn inflation. There is a healthy balance where wages rise but inflation is still low that leads to improved earning power. A very difficult window for any government to maintain for long.
Another problem is that most employers don't raise wages fast enough to match the lost earning power. The reasons for this are based in a sticky economy and the insecurity of raising wages that will lead to increased costs. Productivity, skills, and innovation can justify wage increases.
For most of us, we will continue to have the pleasure of losing 3-5% of our income every year while doing more because of increased work demands based on production pressure. As increasing demand rises it would be beneficial for Americans to think about improving productivity, narrowing the wealth gap through raises, returning investments back into the U.S., and seeking to gain market share so they can squeeze out foreign competitors when the market slows down.
According to JP Morgan Chase & Co.'s PMI report global growth will be around 4 percent. This means more people are buying products and people will need to manufacture more to fulfill growing consumer demand.
This can lead to higher wages and additional hiring. We don't have a large unemployed population so whatever cushion within the system is likely to be sucked up quickly. After that slack is gone wages begin to increase.
Some will benefit over others. People highly skilled, or with specific training, will find their skills worth more while those who do not have advanced skills will start to see their earning power decline without new training programs. The gap between those who have and those who don't will lessen.
As inflation picks up the government is also likely to use interest rate hikes in their tool kit to slow down the economy and in turn inflation. There is a healthy balance where wages rise but inflation is still low that leads to improved earning power. A very difficult window for any government to maintain for long.
Another problem is that most employers don't raise wages fast enough to match the lost earning power. The reasons for this are based in a sticky economy and the insecurity of raising wages that will lead to increased costs. Productivity, skills, and innovation can justify wage increases.
For most of us, we will continue to have the pleasure of losing 3-5% of our income every year while doing more because of increased work demands based on production pressure. As increasing demand rises it would be beneficial for Americans to think about improving productivity, narrowing the wealth gap through raises, returning investments back into the U.S., and seeking to gain market share so they can squeeze out foreign competitors when the market slows down.
The Basic Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai Chi is must like yoga in offering fitness, mental, and health benefits. It also has the bonus of teaching one basic self-defense classes. While I like kempo and kick boxing I often find myself gravitating toward Tai Chi as a good "glue" that gaps yoga and self-defense.
Here is a video on basic Tai Chi tactics. You can see people practicing this at parks and gyms in California and much of the rest of the country.
Here is a video on basic Tai Chi tactics. You can see people practicing this at parks and gyms in California and much of the rest of the country.
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