Apply what you learn. It is never enough to just read, listen or participate in discussions. It is important for you to apply what you learn. Whenever you learn a new leadership skill, commit to implementing that skill daily until you become expert and proficient at it.

Don't stress too much about keeping your resume down to a single page, but don't make it excessively long either. These days you're more likely to be sending your resume by email or through an online form.

It also seems that a new approach to teaching math will help prevent dyscalculia, at least in some cases. A scholarly paper by Renee M. Newman, Dyscalculia: Instructional Design & Classroom Techniques, points out that mathematics is essentially a second language, one which many people, even those without a disability, never truly master. In her paper she outlines a program to introduce and reinforce math fundamentals in children as young as 6, though she adds that the ideas presented are appropriate for children from kindergarten through 4th grade. She also includes information for teaching adults.

I once led a Leadership Development discussion group with a group of university presidents. As we discussed passion and commitment, a consensus emerged that society has robbed many people of their pride-of-craft. This group of leading academics concluded that universities have been major contributors to the problem. They have helped build a job class system that puts many white-collar professionals well ahead of blue-collar trades people and technicians. But we all agreed that a highly skilled mechanic who loves his or her work and is continually growing and developing in it is a much stronger and productive leader than a doctor who feels trapped in a system he or she despises.

A bit of background before I begin and if you already knows this, feel free to skip this paragraph. We relocated to Indianapolis in 2007 after nearly two decades in San Diego. We purchased a 35-year-old home in a cute neighborhood on the Northeast side of Indianapolis. It wasn't a fixer-upper, but it needed some repairs as well as improvements in its middle age. I am the type of person who likes to do things myself, do them as green as possible and save as much money as I can. I am pretty typical, maybe even Typi-Kel.

Organization. They need to understand how organizations work and how they can delegate tasks and responsibilities more effectively. Through this, they will also learn how to handle meetings, deal with difficult people and manage an organization effectively.

I once led a Leadership Development discussion group with a group of university presidents. As we discussed passion and commitment, a consensus emerged that society has robbed many people of their pride-of-craft. This group of leading academics concluded that universities have been major contributors to the problem. They have helped build a job class system that puts many white-collar professionals well ahead of blue-collar trades people and technicians. But we all agreed that a highly skilled mechanic who loves his or her work and is continually growing and developing in it is a much stronger and productive leader than a doctor who feels trapped in a system he or she despises.

Report within the organizational structure. In the past, clarity Project technology were taught to report only to the top executive, and to assume leadership rights in the organization. Today's specialists have to earn their leadership, and prove their contribution to the department executive.

The following are a list of the movies I have found to be powerful in team development. You may some of your own and by all means feel free to share with us your thoughts and how you used the movie. Many can be used for Leadership Development as well. This list is in no particular order.

Envision your bold enterprise. Visualize your venture and answer the question, "What will this do for me?" Write down in detail the payoff you desire - more money, more free time, more happiness or all three. Embellish your vision with sensory detail. See, hear, taste and feel it. The more real it is to you, the more you'll believe in your ability to make it happen.

My student was having a dilemma about his choice of career path. He had boldly gone with his heart, soul and spent his bank account on his dream. After blood, sweat and tears, he sadly returned home empty handed. He asked me why he would want to do something so badly, only to have it blow up in his face? He did learn a valuable lesson, he made some new friends, but at the end of the day, the project just didn't work. But why?

1) You must be committed to your dreams and goals. We are not talking about "fingers-crossed-wishing". We are talking that unshakable, gut level determination. If you don't have this, if you are just "hoping" this will work, don't even get started. No successful person starts a business on a whim, or with a mere fantasy.

4) Give the economy a chance to turn around - Things aren't going to get better immediately, so in the meantime, stop worrying about finding a new job. Stick with the one you have (no matter how bad it may be) and have your continuing education be your saving grace while you zone out during your next staff meeting. If you're not currently working, this could be a great time to focus entirely on school and potentially land an internship that can lead to a full-time offer before you graduate.