Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Martin (Harvard Business Review Press, 2022) Over a stellar career, Roger Martin has advised the CEOs of some of the world's most successful companies. From the beginning, he noted that almost every executive he talked to had a "model"—a framework or way of thinking that guided their strategy and activities. Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

Between the leaders I’ve worked with in our Next Level Leadership® group coaching program and the individual executives I’ve coached over the last 20 plus years, I’ve delivered around 2,000 colleague feedback reports. And there’s one thing I’ve seen again and again in so many of those feedback conversations. Don’t get me wrong.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 27, 2018

But what about career management? There’s a well-publicized notion that professionals spend more time planning a vacation than planning for their careers. That’s an unfortunate truth for many of us, even though a successful career is much more important to our happiness—a research-backed fact. Welcome it with open arms.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Being a good leader — or even a great leader — is just not enough if you want to keep moving up in your career. You don’t have to be an executive or even a manager to be a problem-solver. Be truly remarkable, and you’ll find yourself moving up the career ladder faster than you ever could have imagined.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 9, 2017

Professional roles of introverts vs. extroverts Introverts and extroverts tend to migrate to career fields that play to their dispositions, says Moore. Work spaces for everyone The modern office space is an open one designed to foster interaction and idea-sharing, in short, a perfect environment for extroverts. That’s no doubt coming.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

How many times during the course of your career have you witnessed executives and entrepreneurs who desperately need help, but either don’t recognize it, or worse yet, make it virtually impossible for someone to help them? Mostly attitude determines how far we can be bold to this subject. Just addition to what i said previously.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

You know the issue of sequestered executives is a real problem when it’s main-stream enough to be made into a prime-time Reality TV show. If you’re a CEO with clouded vision and desire to change the view from the top it is critical that you maintain open lines of communication through a variety of channels and feedback loops.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

If the opening paragraph caused you to wince, then the text that follows is written just for you. Let me be blunt – you won’t earn anyone’s respect, at least not the respect of anyone who matters if your concern for career success overshadows your concern for the well-being of your family.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 29, 2011

Jim has a new book out (“ As One “), you can find him on Twitter @DeloitteCEO and Jim is a frequent presenter at conferences such as World Business Forum and the World Economic Forum in Davos. Mike Myatt : Your new book ‘As One’ is receiving rave reviews. What inspired you to author a book at this time?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Chief Executives who actively engage in social media also find themselves in the minority among their peers. As Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publishing company in the world, and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S., I had a lot of success early in my career.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Intuitively, yes, entrepreneurship is a risky career path. These individuals are comfortable with ideas, ambiguity, and keeping their options open. Evaluative people can execute and sustain ventures. Former Disney Parks and Resorts executive, Lee Cockerell, often says that feedback is a gift. The answer is complicated.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

I’ve been fortunate enough in my 30 year career to have been asked that question too, and after a good bit of reflection, I can break it down to 10 essential steps: Declare Your Intention to Lead (and why)- Before you can even start the journey, you have to WANT to do it. Period.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2019. Many people know the benefit of finding a sponsor--someone who goes beyond traditional mentorship to partner with a junior-level employee to help build their skills, advocate for them when opportunities arise, and open doors.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 7, 2012

Here's a guest post from executive coach Joel Garfinkle : In high school, I wasn't an amazing athlete, but one of my closest friends sure was. In fact, at GE top executives spend as much as 40% of their time identifying and mentoring their replacements. Most people didn't know it, though. Here's how to start: 1.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It’s a word that often carries different meanings depending on where you are in your career. But here’s the truth: whether you’re an executive climbing the corporate ladder, a business owner trying to grow your enterprise, or unemployed and searching for that next opportunity, networking is not just critical, it's empowering.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the book, you'll explore how leaders, at every level, can build a workplace culture that drives organizational excellence and unleashes the full potential of every employee. Martin's Press, 2023) In The Art of Clear Thinking , Hasard Lee distills what he’s learned during his career flying some of the Air Force’s most advanced aircraft.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

As a CEO, I would strongly suggest you conduct a gut check during your next executive meeting by counting the number of times you hear your CXOs say things like: “That will never work,&# &# We can’t do that,&# “That’s not my problem,&# “We’ve always done it that way.&#

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

I have witnessed otherwise savvy executives place the need for emotional superiority ahead of achieving their mission (not that they always understood this at the time). This is such a common problem for executives that I coach. The methodology laid out in her book 'Fierce Conversations' is SUPERB!

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 8, 2024

A Powerful (and Easy Team Building Activity to Encourage Courage) If you’ve read our book, Courageous Cultures, you know it comes with a downloadable Executive Strategy Guide. You can download the FREE Executive Strategy Guide, which includes all the Courageous Cultures “First Tracks” activities here.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. She is also author of The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Your post are always eye-opening. Opening up all your senses. I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team. Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. link] mikemyatt Hi Tom: Thanks for the comment and no need to ask permission. I think loyalty is a great addition to the list.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

However this will rarely happen if lines of communication do not remain open. Trust, leads to a willingness to be open to: new opportunities; new collaborations; new strategies; new ideas, and; new attitudes. Respecting the right to differ while being productive is a concept that all successful executives and entrepreneurs master.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 21, 2018

The following is an excerpt from Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success by Dawn Graham. The hunter puts food in a glass jar with a narrow opening. Identity clinging is one of the most important obstacles I will cover in this book. I’ll discuss more about career identity in Chapter Two.)

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Although I have seen the words, “Embracing ambiguity,” on the list of leadership competencies for many companies worldwide, I have never met an executive who loves not knowing the answers. An open mind is willing to listen, learn, and grow. The problem is related to biology, not personality.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

The only exceptions I’ve witnessed that contradict my observations mentioned above are situations where a purpose-aligned execution based on the desire to give selflessly in service exists. I totally understand the responsibility of CEO's and upper level leadership regarding completion and execution.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 27, 2010

It relieves stress and allows us to be more open to others. When we are more open, we have a much better chance of enjoying our followers. All of us, at some time in our career, have the privilege of working with a leader who enjoys us. You’ve provided a nice parable from one of my favorite books. Scott, Welcome.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Today also happens to be the launch day for Rebel’s new book “ Defying Gravity. &# As a bonus to our readers, I have included a link at the end of this interview that will allow you to purchase Rebel’s book and receive an 80 page workbook for free (today only) on how to defy gravity in your own company.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I plan on circulating your information and just ordered your book. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words Dan, and I hope you enjoy the book. One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. Go… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Dan Rogers Mike – This is a great post with excellent perspective.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. They are the ones that put the needs of others, as well as the needs of the organization, ahead of their own. only to fail in miserable fashion.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

The answer is that you’ll have reached the point where your interactions with others consistently use the following 10 principles: Speak not with a forked tongue : In most cases people just won’t open up those they don’t trust. Open dialogs with those that confront you, challenge you, stretch you, and develop you.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 26, 2018

I believed that if students could meet successful leaders in a setting that encouraged open dialogue, we could transcend rote instruction and create life-learning experiences. Paranoia – It’s not worrying about oneself, but fear that your organization may be in jeopardy or missing opportunities. You’re planting a seed. Sander Flaum, M.B.A.,

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JULY 23, 2012

If small talk is difficult, prepare a number of open-ended, work-related questions that you can use to start conversations. As an executive coach he has worked with many of the world’s leading companies, including Google, Amazon, Deloitte, Oracle and Ritz-Carlton. Schedule one-on-one meetings.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 11, 2012

High performing companies demonstrate the value they place on their people by being open and honest in communications (65 percent favorable, +10 over our general industry norm) and showing concern for employees’ health and safety (80 percent, +5). Strategies, business models, products, and services can all be copied by competitors.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Krames: While I was writing my book on Pope Francis, I asked over 200 people who they felt was the most effective leader on the world stage today. He also does many things that he wants other members of the clergy to do in order to signal to the world that his vision is a more pastoral, more open and loving Church. Nothing crickets!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 20, 2014

I must admit that as a trained and credentialed executive coach, the use of the term “coaching” in the workplace to encompass many types of communication frustrates me. This is hard because you’ve likely been someone who has been a directive type of communicator for much of your career. Tweet This'

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 8, 2014

I also remember feeling like my new found knowledge and degree would successfully carry me into a great career. I looked forward to putting the books down and having freedom from hours of studying. You must chart and develop a path for learning that helps to fulfill your personal career goals and aspirations.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Listening demonstrates respect, concern, an openness to new ideas, empathy, compassion, curiosity, trust, loyalty, and receptivity to feedback – all considered to be qualities of an effective leader. We are born with the ability to listen, yet somehow managers, at some point in their careers, seem to forget how to use this natural born gift.

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