Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

“What do I do if my boss is a “gamer” manager–the kind of manipulative boss you talk about in your book Winning Well )? AskingforaFriend ” This is a question we get quite frequently from people reading our book: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide To Getting Results– Without Losing Your Soul.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 30, 2014

If you want to use traditional infographic tools, this post gives some great advice on what to include. They analyzed 3 million resumes and correlated them with managers ratings of “5 star.” ” Power words include: “experience”, “management,” “project.”

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 11, 2020

You’ve worked hard to advance in your career, and in turn you’ve been rewarded with a leadership position. Where you served yourself when you were working to advance your career, now as a leader you’re called to serve others. Manage up; lead down and across. But in a sense, that’s where you stop. The Leadership Gap.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

I am honored to host the December installment of the Leadership Development Carnival, a collection of helpful leadership advice from top bloggers. Take a moment to click through each of the great submissions, and be sure to share this collection of posts with someone you believe would benefit from the advice. . Management Issues.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 18, 2018

“Management isn’t doing—it’s seeing that it gets done.” Belker, The First-Time Manager. Tons of information is accessible on the internet on mistakes that first-time managers make. Enough literature is available on developing new skills by new managers. The boss can also coach the new manager.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Thats key advice for business leaders seeking to improve their impact and excel in a sustainable, long-term way thats good for them and everyone around them. During her tennis career, Serena Williams maintainedand still doesa healthy, largely plant-based diet as part of her philosophy of eating to live rather than vice-versa.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 29, 2024

He advocates for a transition from traditional management to a coaching approach, emphasizing personal growth and a culture of belonging. Dan shares actionable advice for leaders aiming to nurture community and connection in their teams. They are focusing on long-term growth rather than short-term productivity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 30, 2014

Many leaders go through their career (certainly once they get to a higher level) believing that their station or title in their company validates that their perspective is somehow best, or more insightful. I believe strongly that helping people defend themselves against an imperfect system and regaining their power is vital.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And if you manage a young leader, please don’t use those despair-inducing words.) You might be tempted to just ask your manager, “Why do we have to do this?” ” Hopefully, your manager takes the question the way you mean it and gives you the context. Give it time. You’re not ready yet.” (And Do you enjoy them?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Your next promotion won’t happen until you “be the change” that those who have your career in their hands expect to see. This blog offers practical advice on leading change by discovering your authentic voice, finding your purpose, and empowering others to lead. Managing Through Career and Life Changes.

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Leading in Context

JULY 14, 2021

Values shape your life, leadership, career and relationships. Take a look at some of the many ways that values are transformational, and if you haven't identified yours yet, I'll share some advice on how to get started. By Linda Fisher Thornton of values as a critical element in enabling and focusing individual and collective success.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

When leaders and aspiring leaders seek out advice, they're often told to try harder. Look in the mirror and own your natural-born strengths and fix any real or perceived career-limiting deficiencies. They argue that this popular leadership advice glosses over the most important thing you do as a leader: build others up.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Why a Great Boss Can Wreak Havoc on Your Career Like other good things in life, a great boss relationship, taken to extremes, can wreak havoc with your career. The post How Your Great Boss Might Be Hurting Your Career appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2014

My digital signature says “Project Manager” I think about the work I do and what is required to get ahead. While I aspire to achieve more in my career, I also aspire to be humble. Being humble as a leader is similar to the fundamental tenant of project management – put emphasis on the process and the team.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

She encourages women to treat their career like an investment portfolio with early deposits of bold moves, courageous actions, and informed risk. One thing I know for certain that I wish to impart to you: Brilliant careers are seldom built without bold moves ,” says Hunter Arscott. Instead of asking: “How do I balance?”

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When it comes to managing day-to-day operations and responding to unforeseen problems, the frenetic pace of the immediate can become a zone of comfort. When I encounter leaders in this position, I offer them advice that may seem simplistic but is profoundly transformative: “Get your head out of the weeds and look up at the horizon.”

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

Lead With This by @TerriKlass 4 Kinds of Stress in a Leader’s Life by @DanReiland 5 Outdated Phrases That Really Hurt Your Leadership by @WScottCochrane Do You Promote Your Career with Original Ideas or by Criticizing Others?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 5, 2017

From his books that taught us and informed our early careers, to the selflessness he consistently demonstrates, to his embodiment of professional confident humility, Marshall has been a tremendous supporter of Winning Well. I’ve made a career out of helping business leaders develop better relationships with their colleagues and team.

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Career Advancement

OCTOBER 8, 2018

How management chooses to treat its people impacts everything—for better or for worse.”. Client Julie says: I’ve just accepted a job as manager of my department. Coach Joel answers: Becoming a manager probably marks a dramatic shift from your previous role. Here’s an important tip for every new manager: Relinquish total control.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

By collaborating closely with senior management on strategic initiatives, such a board offers a unique viewpoint that can significantly influence the company’s direction. Benefits of a Junior Advisory Board The significance of a junior advisory board lies in its ability to provide fresh perspectives and bridge generational divides.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the journey of your career, the phrase "Put on your big-boy pants" (or big-girl pants) is more than just a call to maturity; it's an invitation to step into the realm of personal growth and professional excellence. Let's break it down: Pushing Yourself Beyond Comfort Why It's Crucial : Comfort zones are career stagnation in disguise.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

My LinkedIn feed and email inbox are filled with news of layoffs and reorganizations causing unexpected career turbulence. Leading through a layoff is one of the most unnerving challenges you can face as a manager. And, I had lost some of my best managers- – many of who had become close friends. ” Me too, Alyssa.

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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.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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Lead from Within

MAY 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the significant impact that professional relationships can have on an individual’s career success. These connections can lead to career advancements that may have otherwise remained out of reach. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Here is a selection of Posts from December 2023 that you will want to check out: Leadership Development is Indeed Failing Us—Time for a New Approach by @artpetty Be Treated Respectfully: How to Set Limits w/ Pushy People by @KateNasser Paradoxes of Life by @SahilBloom All Together Now by @morganhousel When you realize how susceptible you are to others’ (..)

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

You’ll want to watch the interview, particularly if you, or someone you care about, feel called to take on a new challenge, or are particularly stuck or stagnating in your career. The first decade of my career (and all my formal education) was about leadership development and communication. 27:55 Last piece of advice.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Managers and employees are telling you t hey’re way more productive. 4:20 Reaction: How do people (employees and managers) see this situation? Are we able to manage well? Career issues may occur. Knowing these in advance helps you manage these possibilities. 17:20 The manager makes a key difference.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Leaders should always be working to develop new leaders, helping their employees develop the skillsets that will allow them to effectively manage others. At the executive level, cultivating effective teams is perhaps the most essential role of a leader—meaning the complexity of managing people and nurturing their growth increases.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 26, 2024

If your work is feeling monotonous or lacking joy, talk to your manager about ways you can step out of your comfort zone and try something new. What advice do you have for someone looking for more joy at work? It could be preparing for a new role, or taking on a special project, or going deeper in the work you currently do.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I can’t tell you how many times a manager has come to me for advice after they’ve made a technically authentic, but clumsy move: Storming out of a staff meeting in anger. I once had a manager who would start each staff meeting telling us all about her boyfriend, Charlie, and his dog Guss.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Ty Wiggins, an experienced leadership advisor specializing in CEO transitions, explains how to land well as a new CEO, accelerate your impact, and unlock the most affirming experience of your career. Managers, peers, work friends, mentors, frenemies, annoying people, romantic interests, your boss's boss, and so on.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 15, 2020

What’s changed is how individuals work together, how managers lead, and how employees can set themselves apart from their colleagues. The post How To Be Visible And Relevant In A Remote Work Environment appeared first on Lead Change.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Erik Samdahl of i4cp shared Let Managers Manage Flexible Work, But… “ When it comes to flexible work decisions, “let managers manage” is a better motto than setting a top-down policy. Jim considers: “ Top-down, command and control management styles have no place in our new world.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down. Managers brought in their own grills to cook the burgers. What’s your best advice for helping your team become more resourceful?

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2021

Rebel Ideas will strengthen any kind of team, while including advice on how, as individuals, we can embrace the potential of an "outsider mind-set" as our greatest asset. Leading from Anywhere : The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams by David Burkus. It’s undeniable that we’re entering a new era of remote work.

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