Leading in Context

DECEMBER 25, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Joy is not something we simply hope for or wait for. Its something we create through our everyday actions and relationships.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2024

T HE WINTER months are the perfect time for a little binge-reading. While I cant promise that any of the titles suggested are cozy reads, they will get you fired up. Personally, I would start with Productive Failure and Mindshift. Like The Illusion of Innovation by Elliott Parker, they will get you thinking in new ways and set you up for the others.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Nido Qubein on becoming a transformational leader: Our team knows that the highest order of leadership is to tell the truth. Yet, that is just the beginning. You consciously and intentionally have to bring your business, social, spiritual, and family lives together; each plays a part in who you are as a leader.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Episode 284: Are your leadership communication skills motivating your team, or are they leaving you feeling like a micromanager? Every leader wants their team to move faster, act urgently, and meet deadlines without constant reminders or sacrificing quality. This episode dives into leadership communication techniques that inspire action, eliminate misunderstandings, and build a motivated, high-performing team.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Here we areon the edge of another year. The wins, the setbacks (I prefer to call them lessons ), the long hours, the hard work, and the moments when you showed up even when it wasn't easy. Now's the time to hit pause. Not stop. Pause. Reflect. And get ready to build momentum like never before. Why? This moment is when you decide whether 2025 will be "just another year" or the year you elevate everything - your work, your mindset, your relationships, your life.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Stop worrying about things you cant do. Focus on action. Here are 5 innovative action prompts. Which one takes you where you want to go today? Choose an action item that makes a difference for others.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The sweet spot between being real and being relatable You want to show up real. To be authentic at work. To own your strengths. You want to be you. And… you want to fit in. To be easy to work with. To collaborate and get along. You don’t want to stand out so much that they are distracted by your style. Where’s the sweet spot? #askingforafriend Today’s Asking for a Friend from the Almost Eiffel Tower in Vegas, Nevada The Sweet Spot Between Being Authentic at Work and Being

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Theres an unspoken truth about leadership thats often lost in the noise of todays busy world the more responsibility or power you have as a leader, the greater the need to demonstrate humility in your leadership. Sure, this might sound counterintuitive.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I have spent decades advising CEOs, executives, and senior leadership teams globally in both Fortune 500 companies and emerging market enterprises. Through my work with global organizations, diplomatic corps, and government institutions, I have witnessed how the most influential leaders inspire excellence without demanding it. My research and direct experience transforming leadership capabilities reveals a clear pattern: leaders who master authentic influence drive 43% higher team productivity a

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Santa Claus asks, What do you want? Leaders get further when they know what the people around them want.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 24, 2024

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 23, 2024

twas t he night before christmas ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The disconnect between leadership success and help-seeking behavior creates a critical vulnerability in organizational effectiveness. While many executives pride themselves on self-reliance, this mindset can limit innovation, slow decision-making, and increase strategic risk. Research demonstrates that leaders who master the art of requesting assistance build stronger teams and achieve superior business outcomes.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 23, 2024

And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say that the Grinchs small heart grew three sizes that day. Dr. Suess What would happen if your heart grew three sizes?

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom Inc., the $1 trillion chipmaking giant, has ruled out any interest in acquiring the struggling Intel Corp., citing his focus on transforming Broadcom into a leader in artificial intelligence. Tan stated that the companys efforts are firmly directed at expanding its presence in the AI chip sector, a space currently […] The post Broadcom’s CEO Dismisses Intel Acquisition Amid AI Growth Focus appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 23, 2024

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide soon to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2025. Make that one of your New Years resolutions. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Small changes can transform your entire workplace culture. While many organizations claim to value diversity, the most successful companies go beyond intentions to create genuinely welcoming environments where diverse talent can thrive. At these companies, the impact is undeniable – teams innovate faster, solve problems more creatively, and drive stronger business results.

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Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Personal goals make sense when they express and extend your experiences, values, aspirations, and talents. Ask, How can I express or extend my talents, before setting personal goals for 2025. Ask 5 questions. Don't miss the free download of the complete list of questions to ask before setting personal goals.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 19, 2024

lessons in perception and the undiscovered It started as a banana. Ordinary, yellow, and taped to a wall. But somehow, it sold for $6.2 million. It wasnt the banana or the duct tape that held value. It was the way people looked at it. Maurizio Cattelan, the artist behind the piece titled Comedian , framed the fruit as more than it seemed. And suddenly, everyone saw it differently.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The union strike at Starbucks is expanding at a staggering pace, covering over 300 additional stores in mere days. Just days shy of Christmas Eve, Starbucks is seeing temporary store closures at nearly 60 locations across the U.S. as a result of the five-day strike. The walkout began in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle on December 20, and is now scheduled to end late on Tuesday.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If you want to delight your customers, then the book by Steve Curtin , Delight Your Customers -- 7 Simple Ways to Raise Your Customer Service from Ordinary to Extraordinary , is a must-read for you and your employees. The book explains the seven ways for you and your employees to demonstrate exceptional customer service : Express genuine interest Offer sincere and specific compliments Share unique knowledge Convey authentic enthusiasm Use appropriate humor Provide pleasant surprises Deliver serv

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Research reveals a striking paradox: while new leaders often excel in core leadership competencies, 60% find themselves most challenged when managing former peers. The implications are significant76% of these transitions falter within the first year, primarily due to shifting relationship dynamics. Despite this critical vulnerability, organizations allocate merely 27% of their leadership development resources to navigating this sophisticated transition.

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The Regis Company

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Discover how Synthesia avatars integrated into SimGate revolutionize learning by enhancing engagement, retention, and real-world skill application in modern training programs.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service environments. Indeed, some estimates suggest that 95% of online customer service will be provided by them by 2025. Research from the Queensland University of Technology suggests that such a strategy is not without risks. They found that while chatbots can be an effective medium for customer service, they can also infuriate customers, thus making them less likely to make their purchase and also generating a significant degree of anger.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 20, 2024

After a lengthy investigation and considerable back and forth between the two parties, Amazon and OSHA have reached a settlement amounting to $145,000 in penalties. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was charged with looking into complaints of workplace safety violations across Amazon facilities, particularly the 10 in New York, Florida, Idaho, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New Jersey, that were cited in the settlement.

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Niagara Institute

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Traditional leadership capabilities are undergoing a profound transformation. McKinsey research indicates that 85% of the skills considered crucial for leadership success in the future don’t yet exist in most executive portfolios. Meanwhile, organizations investing in future-focused leadership development report 34% higher adaptability to market changes.

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed transforming Phuket into a special zone where Bitcoin (BTC) payments could be utilized for tourism, an idea that has garnered positive feedback from industry leaders. Nirun Phuwathananuwong, CEO of Gulf Finance, expressed support for Thaksins vision, emphasizing that it reflects the growing global adoption of virtual assets […] The post Phuket as a Bitcoin Payment Hub – Former PM Thaksins Vision Gains Momentum appeared first

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Entrepreneurs often struggle to bring new products to market, but academic researchers face an extra challenge they might not expect: themselves. Researchers in academia focus intensely on their specialized areas, which can make it hard to succeed commercially. A recent study from Harvard Business School looked at over 500 biomedical startups and found that companies closely tied to their founders’ research had more difficulty reaching key milestones, like raising money or finding buyers.

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