HOME | The Point E-Newsletter | contact us
           
Events and Webinars, Bluepoint Leadership
Arrow Webinar:
The Opportunity of Leading A Distributed Team

Learn how to manage, motivate and connect to distributed team members.

Wednesday, March 17
1:00 pm EST

Arrow Webinar:
Leader As Coach: Igniting Performance... One Conversation at a Time

Learn how to have uniquely positive, candid and demanding conversations aimed at lifting performance.

Tuesday, April 27th
1:00 pm EST

Leadership Watch List 2010
We are delighted that TrainingIndustry.com includes Bluepoint among 2010 Leadership Training Companies To Watch. More...

Archives

open all | close all

The Point - Current Issue

The Amateur Leader

By Gregg Thompson

Gregg Thompson

“Someday I want to be a professional leader” proclaimed a particularly enthusiastic young man at the conclusion of one of our recent leadership development workshops. I was delighted to hear his eager exclamation while, at the same time, somewhat intrigued by his use of the word “professional”. I’m sure that he equated this term to adjectives such as accomplished, proficient and skilled, but I wonder if it is really the best word to describe the kind of leader to which he aspires. Maybe he should set his sights on a higher target…that of becoming an amateur leader. Read on…


Getting the Most Information Out of Every Conversation

By Jim Boneau

Jim BoneauIn a recent interview, U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shared two insights he received when he was promoted to Admiral. The first was that the new Admiral would eat better food than he had ever eaten before in the Navy.  The second, and more ominous advice, was that in his new position, he would never again be told the full truth by those serving underneath him.  His new rank changes everything.  People will now ask themselves “What should I say?” rather than “What does he need to hear?” Read on…


Where Have All the Leaders Gone? - Open Your Eyes, They’re All Around Us!

By Guest Contributor, Dan McCarthy

Dan McCarthyIt’s become very stylish these days to write about the appalling “lack of leadership”, especially during these challenging times. This is understandable - when the going gets tough, we often point the finger upwards and blame it on “them”. You sometimes see this with sports teams that are struggling and under the pressure of losing; they often then turn on their coaches. Read on…


Sign up for our eNewsletter to receive the latest insights into leadership development.

Join Bluepoint on Linked in

Join LinkedIn or sign in to become a member of the Bluepoint Leadership group.



High Potential / High Performers 2010 Series

For more details on this innovative approach to leadership development

Bluepoint leadership development click here.

Authentic Leader Workbook cover Leader Speaks Workbook cover

Workshops | Bluepoint

The Leader SpeaksThe Leader Speaks Great leaders make their voices heard. The Leader Speaks is designed to provide participants with the theory, application, practice and feedback necessary to significantly accelerate their communication effectiveness and have a positive impact on others in their organization and beyond. More…

Leader as Coach Leader as Coach A practical, highly experiential workshop designed to help managers and leaders excel at coaching others for high performance. The program challenges participants to engage in potent, performance changing conversations. More…

Leadership Essentials Leadership Essentials Fast paced and highly experiential, The Leadership Essentials Workshop provides a strong developmental foundation for both new and seasoned leaders. More…

Bluepoint Books

The Power to Lead The Power to Lead - Explore every facet of your life - your values, passions, beliefs, talents, personality, ambitions, hopes, and fears - and use them to create your own unique leadership masterpiece. More…

Unleashed! Unleashed! - Outlines the best processes and practices of professional executive coaches in a simple, straight forward model which can easily be implemented in your organization. More…

Bluepoint News

Arrow Leadership Excellence Ranks Bluepoint as top 5 Leadership Development training firms in 2009! More…

Leadership Watch List 2010

ArrowTrainingIndustry.com includes Bluepoint among 2010 Leadership Training Companies To Watch More…

Arrow Leadership Development – The Power of Courage. More…