This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Advertise in this news brief. Text Version    RSS    Subscribe    Unsubscribe    Archive    Media Kit April 22, 2015 Home   About IAFC   Government Relations   Education   Programs   Operations   Administration   Contact       How to negotiate nicely without being a pushover Harvard Business Review We all want it both ways: to get what we want from a tough negotiation and to walk away with our relationship intact. The good news is that this kind of outcome is possible. But how exactly do you drive a hard bargain while also employing soft skills? How do you advocate for what you want without burning important bridges?    Share this article:   READ MORE   7 ways to identify leaders among your employees Fast Company Recognizing tomorrow's leaders today is vital for your company's long-term success. Here's the only checklist you need. Share this article:   READ MORE Mentoring and leading go hand in hand By Betty Boyd Leadership is an opportunity to give back, and mentoring is the best way to build future leaders. Mentoring allows leaders to pass on their knowledge, which benefits both those being mentored and the organization. Here are four tips to help make mentoring matter. Share this article:   READ MORE Is the fire service culture good? Fire Chief Linda Willing writes: Is fire service culture good or bad? This is a question I ask at the beginning of a presentation I do for fire service leaders. Of course, it's a trick question. Asking whether any culture is good or bad misses the point about what culture is and how it affects individuals' actions and choices. Share this article:   READ MORE To make meetings count, don't count past 1 (per week) Entrepreneur We all know the feeling of looking at our calendars and realizing that a day of back-to-back meetings looms ahead. Panic sets in, knowing the whole day will be spent talking about what needs to be done but not actually doing it. Many companies have implemented approaches to increase productivity. But how can you increase meeting productivity in your workforce? Share this article:   READ MORE Leading into the unknown Talent Management Some leaders may feel crippled by today's volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous business landscape. Five leadership characteristics can help leaders find success. Share this article:   READ MORE Missed an issue of the IAFC Bugle Brief? Click here to visit the Bugle Brief archive page. There's a difference between cooperation and collaboration Harvard Business Review Everyone seems to agree that collaboration across functions is critical for major projects and initiatives. However, meshing the skills and resources of different departments to achieve a larger organizational goal is much easier said than done. It takes much more than people being willing to get together, share information and cooperate. Share this article:   READ MORE The easiest way for leaders to do the hardest (and right) things Terry St. Marie More Human Leadership There's a big return on investment for leaders who are willing to do the right thing, even when it's a very hard to do. It’s simple and worth restating: Doing the right thing, and promptly, is paramount to leadership success. Share this article:   READ MORE Why good leaders make bad decisions Peter Barron Stark Every leader makes mistakes, but how you handle the aftermath of a mistake is critical. Great leaders ensure that poor choices don't compound their mistakes. They also make sure they learn from their mistakes and develop actions to handle the situation differently in the future. Share this article:   READ MORE Are you building the best teams? Lead on Purpose The central competency of any leader is the ability to build a great team. But how? What are the key elements? While sometimes leaders have the luxury of putting a team together from scratch, more often they inherit a team they need to build into a "best team." Here are a few key things. Share this article:   READ MORE TRENDING ARTICLES Missed last week's issue? See which articles your colleagues read most.     Leadership credibility: 10 qualities every employee looks for in a leader (Inc.) Why leaders eat last (Talent Management) 4 effective ways to combat laissez-faire leadership (By Betty Boyd) The secrets to building a constructive feedback culture (Fast Company) Don't be left behind. Click here to see what else you missed.   IAFC Bugle Brief Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601 Download media kit Cait Harrison, Content Editor, 469.420.2657    Contribute news Jacqueline Garnier, IAFC Editor and Communication Manager Be sure to add us to your address book or safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. Learn how. 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