Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If you’re just tuning in, I’ve been teaching an MBA course on Managing Difficult Employees and gave these “students” (read that, really smart working millennials with big jobs in our nation’s capital) “homework” to developing an approach to manage their difficult employee and to journal about it.

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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 want leaders to see and appreciate intention, effort and of course results. And I’ve also seen the other side.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Of course, leadership is not about being liked. There was one time in my career where I was absolutely certain that my team didn’t like me. And, fourteen out of fourteen had been in retail sales for their entire careers. You’re holding them accountable for the very first time (stay the course!).

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 8, 2014

” There was a long waiting list for the course. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication dealing with bullies at work how to deal with difficult people managing your boss' “Oh, boy do I need to take that class.” ” Or, “Why didn’t they have that when I was in school?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Of course the best player is the “loveable star” who is both competent and likeable. Career & Learning Energy & Engagement do they like me likable leaders' We found that if someone is strongly disliked, it’s almost irrelevant whether or not she is competent; people won’t want to work with her anyway.

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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. There’s the initial shock, the communication, the “I wonder if I’m impacted too” angst, and of course, the really painful decisions involved in selecting who will go. I’ve been there.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Help your peers succeed as you invest in your career and you’ll be there together—or they’ll trust you more when you get that next promotion. And, of course, you may need to look outside your current organization if you are ready, but unwilling to wait for an opening to come along.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Of course, you know that leadership is not who likes you. There was one time in my career where I was absolutely certain that my team didn’t like me. And, fourteen out of fourteen had been in retail sales for their entire careers. You’re holding them accountable for the very first time (stay the course!).

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 22, 2014

I’m also really honored to be included on Inc’s list of 100 Great Leadership Speakers For Your Next Conference (of course, they used Sir Richard Branson’s pic, not mine, but I’m cheaper ;-).

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 4, 2014

We then proceed to celebrate when someone outs some “stupidity (of course never actually using the “s” word. )“I’m Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning empowerment freedom freedom at work independence day' Say something.” I’m just wondering if this really makes sense in the context of that.” Read more here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

If you need to change course, do it boldly with strong communication and explanation. Career & Learning Communication dealing with ambiguity dealing with uncertainty leading your team through change' Then write down what you don’t know, and brainstorm ways to gather more information in that arena. Don’t Waffle.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 20, 2014

“Of course you can do this! Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Energy & Engagement Everything Else encouraging your team helping your team get unstuck' “Shut up,” I told my inner voice, rudely. Sometimes you’ve just got to be direct with that sucker or he’ll get the best of you.

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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. Managing Through Career and Life Changes. Steve Broe of My Career Intact brings us How to be a Fast Mover in Your Career Change. Follow Tanveer @TanveerNaseer. Jennifer V.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 10, 2022

Of course, those divisive issues found in various communities and countries inevitably spill into the workplace. Of course, those divisive issues found in various communities and countries inevitably spill into the workplace. So how can leaders ensure they’re closing the gap between those us and them groups within their workforce?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Of course your leadership bio makes you sound like a rock star. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning High Point University leadership development how to be more successful how to become successful National Speakers Association nido quebein' You Believe Your Own PR. I see this happen with leaders at all levels.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2014

If possible calculate the ROI on your projects (of course this is a lot easier if you do it along the way versus pulling an all-nighter). Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication how to do a performance review performance appraisal performance review' 3 Ways to Prepare For a Better Performance Review.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 24, 2023

"In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks." — Warren Buffett Ah, the career transition! A career transition isn't just about shifting from Job A to Job B. That's precisely what makes the very idea of a career change daunting.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 9, 2021

For years, we’ve been asking this critical question in our leadership development programs: If you knew someone truly cared about you, your career, and the success of the team, would you want to hear difficult feedback, even if it was hard to hear? Of course, we’re not naive.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

While most 3M researchers had no interest in the development, the inventors stayed the course and had the faith their discovery would be recognized in time. Further, the approach taken early in a career can help or hinder in the future, and that goes for any field. It's a good time to innovate. * * * Peter H.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

And of course, as a human-centered leader, you focus on connecting with and developing your team. Of course, if you want folks to advocate for you, the best approach is to be a staunch advocate for others. Of course, building genuine peer relationships starts with generosity. A Technical Advisor.

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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

MARCH 8, 2021

You need to proactively help him develop a strategy for remaining marketable and valuable, helping him define a viable pathway for his career. Embarking on a new career pathway takes courage, especially if it’s substantially different from what this individual once envisioned for himself. Contact him to learn how to get started today.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 17, 2022

Of course, it’s not just the one conversation that makes a difference. If money were no object and I could pick any career I wanted, I would love to be a professional. These conversation starters work great as a quick warm-up to a remote meeting or as part of a speed connecting session at a virtual kick-off. .

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

After a 20-year career at Marriott International working in operations, human resources, sales and marketing, Steve launched his own consulting company to help organizations improve their customer service operations. Steve Curtin is an expert on customer service management and leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 5, 2021

Think back on your career. Of course, one of the best ways to ensure your voice is heard is to actively listen to the ideas of others. .” It’s human nature to remember a negative experience you had speaking up more than a positive one. What would you describe as your biggest moments of courage? How would we start?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you’re a new manager, eliminating these mistakes and building effective habits early will leverage your influence, build your career, reduce your frustration, and help you enjoy your work. These are practical ways you can build a strong foundation for your career. Of course, you want to leverage that confidence to inspire your team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 15, 2024

This cycle escalates until someone storms off, slams a door, turns off their camera, or commits one of those “career-limiting activities,” like saying something they regret or heating fish in the breakroom microwave. Of course, your body language and tone of voice are vital when working to de-escalate an emotional conversation.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

2 Simple Writing Momentum Hacks by @wallybock How Failure Feeds Creativity Being right all the time is killing creativity. by @JenniferVMiller Never Give Up Hope: The Detroit Lions Community from @JohnBaldoni See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

a middle manager, frustrated in his current role, overlooks his long career of exciting challenges and developmental experiences. You’re right of course, but that’s their choice. Gratitude is missing when…. the team leader acknowledges the team’s steady progress, but fails to understand the deep personal sacrifices of her team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Of course, sometimes an abundance of resources can actually sabotage your ability to grow resourceful leaders. The other day, one CEO we work with was using our developmental discussion planner to have a career conversation with a senior-level direct report (who we’ll call Kim). “Who is doing this well?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

Of course, providing healthy foods will cost you more money. In-House Career Coaching. Parents find it hard to balance careers and family lives, and this can be a major source of stress. Career coaching will help your employees integrate work into their family lives seamlessly.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Of course, the further you take it, the more impactful the exercise becomes. Career & Learning Communication build your own competency model competency model team activities you can do yourself' Such an exercise gets people really thinking about what it takes to be successful in their role. call center directors, team leaders).

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

In his career as an executive at IBM, Cisco, and now as CEO of Anaplan, Frank A. Collision Course : Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire by Hans Greimel and William Sposato. Expertly reported, Collision Course explores the complex suspicions around what and who was really responsible for Ghosn's ouster.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 3, 2017

However, as you go through your career it changes. That realization came to light when someone recently asked me a question I had never really considered: Does engagement look different as a leader moves through his or her career? Over the course of a career, a leader’s primary focus often shifts. Judging Your Engagement.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The second: You free the employee up to find a career path that fits them. Staying the course: You’ve made a decision. Do you stay the course or do you change directions ? Staying the course is uncomfortable when you know there’s an easier way. However, staying the course can lead to outstanding outcomes.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2024

My own confrontation with vulnerability’s raw power came unexpectedly during a pivotal moment in my career. For emerging leaders aiming to chart a successful course, remember that vulnerability, wielded wisely, is not your Achilles’ heel but your strength —fortifying you face the world head-on.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2017

Of course you can’t beat the credibility that comes from being ridiculously great at what you do. Imagine the power of paying some extra deliberate attention to a few of these vital behaviors as you turbo-charge your career for the new year. Gain credibility by being the one who will own the ugly and work to make it better.

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