Author: William Armstrong

Management Letter

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The passion of purpose

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Yes, but do they get it?

Why communicating change is as important as the change itself.

Management Letter

Employee stewardship, buried coin-style

Management Letter

The Art of Creating "Born" Leaders

Managing diversity

How to effectively lead your employees and their diverse experiences down the same growth track

To motivate or inspire

How a clear vision and purpose can do more for your employees than a dynamic motivational speech

Beliefs that matter

Making an impact requires a firm commitment, one you can’t make without a solid core of beliefs — in yourself, your employees and your organization.

The value of values

The right values, enacted and put into action by strong corporate leadership, can motivate your employees to “love the drudgery” of the work they do.

Managing the new generation

Why you may need to change your leadership approach for the generation that lives on the Internet, plays violent computer games and faces the horrors of Littleton every day.

Workplace spirituality

Some level of spirituality can create a better, more satisfying environment for your employees.

Attila revisited

Why this ancient Hun really did seem to know what he was talking about: A new look at “Leadership Skills of Attila The Hun.”

The intuitive workplace

You should rely as much on your gut feelings and those of your staff as you do on analytical research in making decisions.

Dealing with feelings

Why some of your employees may hate you, and how you can get them to change their attitudes

The power of one

Change will be the order of the day in the new millennium. Here’s why you, as leaders, not only should embrace that notion, but teach your employees to run with it.

Beyond first impressions

Why you should learn to like the people you may not like

The realization of YOU

How to achieve success and find happiness in the process

Keeping the cream

How to keep your employees’ self esteem at a level that continues to motivate them

Creating fire-walkers

How to develop the kind of loyalty from your employees that would compel them to walk through fire for you ... figuratively, of course

Your desktop resort

Why it’s important to take time to clear your mind and free your intuition when making decisions

A fond farewell

Some final pearls of wisdom from columnist William Armstrong as he prepares to embark on a new journey away from Pittsburgh

Communicating a Sense of Urgency

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