Leading Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
S OCIAL philosopher Charles Handy died at 92 on December 13, 2024. He specialized in organizational behavior and management. From his books, The Hungry Spirit , The Age of Unreason , and 21 Letters on Life and Its Challenges are a selection of his wisdom. Growth does not have to mean more of the same. It can mean better rather than bigger. It can mean leaner or deeper, both of which might improve rather than expand the current position.
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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N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2024
As enterprises at every stage of maturity strengthen their digital capabilities, the Chief Digital Officer has emerged as a strategic force within the executive suite. This role is no longer confined to technical oversight or incremental operational improvements. Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention.
Sales Wolf Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Just how serious are you about scaling your business with less drama and friction? Scaling a business is not for the faint of heart. It requires a relentless commitment to results, unwavering clarity in leadership, and a culture where everyone is held accountable to the highest standards. Yet too many leaders falter at the critical momentnot because they lack vision, but because they fail to implement Extreme Accountability.
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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
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.
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.
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Understanding the Criticality of Leadership Transition in 2025 CEO succession represents one of the most consequential inflection points in an organizations lifecycle. Far more than a rote passing of the baton, it presents a unique opportunity to refine strategic direction, introduce fresh perspectives, and sustain forward momentum. When approached with rigor and foresight, a leadership change can strengthen confidence among investors, reassure stakeholders, enhance market credibility, and set a
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.
Leading in Context
DECEMBER 18, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Some leaders actively avoid discomfort, not realizing that they are also avoiding the necessary growth that propels them to their best leadership. Great leadership doesnt happen by itself. It happens when a leader decides to intentionally learn and grow, and to pursue that growth into the Discomfort Zone.
Leading Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
E MPOWERMENT has turned into a buzzword thats lost its meaning. We all know what being powerfulor, euphemistically, influentiallooks like. But to be empoweringhow clear is that? Worse than unclear, empowering is widely misunderstood. For forceful leaders, its seen as giving power away; giving power to your staff means giving up your power. Its easy for forceful leaders to feel that granting power to others takes away from their own power or that they are somehow rendered passive, as one forceful
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
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
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Executive Search Strategies for Social Impact Organizations Non-profit institutions occupy a uniquely important societal space, catalyzing social change and community advancement. Although their missions and objectives differ significantly from the for-profit sector, the challenge of securing exceptional leadership is no less demandingindeed, it can be more complex.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Success is a product of brainless repetition. A good habit is something you repeatedly do. Eventually, you don't have to think about it. Bad habits are hard to break. Good habits are slow to make. Choose a small moment in your day to begin a useful habit.
Tanveer Naseer
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Are you striving for the elusive “work-life balance” and finding it’s not quite working? In this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe, I welcome back my friend, and fellow leadership expert (and Canadian) Dan Pontefract to discuss his book, “Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes“, where he argues.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.
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
Women on Business
DECEMBER 14, 2024
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Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Julie Charlestein is the author of the book, How To Lead Your Family Business: Excelling Through Unexpected Crises, Choices, and Challenges. Charlestein is also the fourth-generation leader of an incredibly successful family-owned enterprise, and shes seen it all firsthand, including family drama in the workplace and the office politics that come with any corporation.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Everyone squanders their potential when opportunities scare them. Boldness looks uncertainty in the eye. Confidence tries stuff and starts over after failure. Courage runs toward opportunity when fear turns from obstacles. Boldness doesnt require confidence as much as it needs a partner. How leaders inspire boldness.
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.
Mark Sanborn
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Prioritize Thinking Time : Schedule uninterrupted periods to reflect and strategize, enhancing decision-making and leadership effectiveness. Create a Good Thinking Environment : Identify spaces that foster deep thought, whether a quiet room or a nature walk, to stimulate creativity. Engage in Deep Work : Focus on single tasks without distractions to produce high-quality outcomes and innovative solutions.
Lead from Within
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Studies reveal a startling paradox: 82% of leaders believe they’re supporting their teams effectively, yet only 38% of employees feel genuinely supported. Moreover, this disconnect stems from what initially appears to be a positive leadership trait what I call “the protection paradox” the desire to protect teams from challenges. However, this well-intentioned shield ultimately becomes the very barrier that stifles growth and erodes trust.
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.
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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Every company wants to be a leader in innovation, but how can you tell if your company is really innovating or just going through the motions? See the 5 signs you might be faking innovation and what to do if you are.
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.
The Center For Leadership Studies
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A healthy workplace is no longer a nice-to-haveits a must. In todays competitive landscape, one of the strongest predictors of a companys potential for success is not its brand recognition or market share but its company culture. Even the most talented teams will struggle to survive in a toxic work environment. Companies need to build a healthy workplace to retain their top talent and have a chance at outperforming their competitors.
Lead from Within
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In a world obsessed with morning routines and productivity hacks, the most powerful leadership practice isn’t about checking emails or early workouts. Instead, it focuses on something far more fundamental: setting your leadership intention for the day ahead. Consequently, this single morning ritual can transform not just your day, but your entire leadership development.
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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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 14, 2024
In his highly authentic, sincere and personal book, Balancing Act , author Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA , shares candid insights and timely lessons about the balance needed to succeed as a leader. I wrote this book in the hope that others will learn from my triumphs and failures. Those who can recover more rapidly from periods of imbalance will have an advantage over those cannot, says Temte.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Bad habits feel good at the beginning but grow heavy as time passes. The habit of overcommitting makes you feel important, but you end up hating life. Good habits return benefits slowly. Bad habits provide enjoyment quickly. The distraction pattern.
The Center For Leadership Studies
DECEMBER 16, 2024
What are some of the biggest challenges you face as a leader? High turnover? Rising conflict within your team? Constant shifts in market trends or consumer demands? Whatever the major roadblocks are in your role, theres a good chance that what youre struggling with stems from one place: change. Change often turns leadership into an uphill battle, but the good news is youre not the only leader who has to navigate it.
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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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
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