Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

If you’ve ever worked for a micromanager, you know how awful and how it can be. Micromanagers have a hard time trusting others to make decisions and rarely allow others to act independently, while true leaders are all about trust and autonomy. Micromanagers don’t want anything going in or out without their approval.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 1, 2014

This post recently appeared in SmartBlog on Leadership : There’s a LOT of advice out there on leadership and management – almost as much as you’ll find on dating, careers, and how to raise your kids. However, I’d recommend running away as far as you can from the following pearls of leadership & management wisdom: 1.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The greatest threat to your organization’s success isn’t your competitionit’s your leadership style driving top talent out the door. As I challenge C-suite executives through talent retention transformations, one truth remains constant: leadership behavior, not compensation, determines whether top performers stay or leave.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The titles listed below—published in 2022—reflect a need to get realigned with solid leadership practices and thinking. Covey (Simon & Schuster, 2022) We have a leadership crisis today, where even though our world has changed drastically, our leadership style has not. Stephen M.R. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Foss and Peter G.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 6, 2020

They provide a unique window on the impact overly controlling, self-centered leadership styles can have on others: “Regarding the letter you sent, the heart of your servant is ill, when my lord said: Don’t you know how to read a letter? What are the enduring qualities of great leadership?

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Put Yourself First – Your career matters, make sure you always look out for number one. Micromanage – Don’t leave anything to chance. Leadership Development bad bosses inept leadership jerky bosses' Think Win At All Costs – So you step on a few toes, or cut a few corners. Cover your tracks.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 15, 2014

Don’t micromanage, treat people with respect, and create a sense of joining a team rather than a top-down approach. The post Be A Better Leader – 30 Leadership Hacks For Managers. Get everyone comfortable chairs. Create an environment that people want to work in. Always be fair. appeared first on Rich Gee Group.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 24, 2013

I’ve been there several times in my career, and it was brutal. And it taught me a valuable lesson about leadership. Great leadership is about creating an open and authentic work environment, rather than contrived and controlling. I did not produce the work I was capable of at those times. One, is empathy.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Consequently, current Gallup data shows that 82% of companies select the wrong person for management positions, while McKinsey reports that poor leadership costs organizations $15,000 per employee annually in lost productivity. Power Poisons Progress Many new leaders believe asserting authority equals strong leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

Welcome to the March Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team-building, and more. Shelley Row of Insightful Leadership shared Who’s Here? Communication. Development.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” Now she found herself at an interesting juncture in her career: She was thriving in her role, and she felt certain that new opportunities were bound to open up soon. Trust their skills and expertise , checking in now and then but not micromanaging.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Your style of leadership is important to every element of your team’s success. Toxic leadership happens at every level in every type of organization, leaving employees, teams and organizations demoralized and ineffective. If your leadership is based on a sense of self-importance, it is likely causing negativity.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 9, 2013

.” - Francis Hesselbein I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. One of the best books I’ve read on the topic of leadership transition is from Marshall Goldsmith, called Succession, Are You Ready? To me, not having prepared at least one successor is a leadership failure.

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Leading Blog

MAY 10, 2019

T HERE ARE well-intentioned behaviors and assumptions about leadership that we have accepted over the years that really don’t serve us well. Principles are less micromanaging and more like guardrails. Leadership is not about you. Who said leadership is easy?” Leadership Is Not A Choice. Leadership is influence.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 31, 2023

As a leadership executive coach, I have seen firsthand the negative impact that certain mistakes can have on employee growth and development. Micromanagement: While it’s important for leaders to provide guidance and support, it’s also important to give team members the freedom and autonomy to take on new challenges and grow.

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Lead from Within

JULY 16, 2024

Leadership is a powerful tool that can either cultivate an inspired and energetic workplace or flatten an organization’s morale. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen how certain leadership behaviors can systematically undermine team motivation. Withholding Recognition Everyone needs to feel valued.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 13, 2014

I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. This question from Jennifer: “Can you give us some tips and tricks for 1X1 meetings with your boss, including how to prepare for the meeting and ways to discuss your career and goals?” Don’t ask your boss to prioritize your work.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

He reached out to several mentors in leadership positions. Rather than micromanaging how their work should be carried out, you’re viewing them as the expert in how it should be done. During one-on-one meetings, you should also ask them about their vision for their career and how they plan to work toward it over the next several years.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 18, 2017

The group I’m referring to are those employees who’ve recently been promoted into leadership roles. In most cases, being offered a leadership role is treated as a promotion – either to reward an employee’s past achievements, or to ensure their talents and skills are retained within the organization.

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Lead from Within

MAY 7, 2024

However, when leadership goes awry, it can become toxic, affecting not only the work environment but also the bottom line. As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on the importance of cultivating a positive and inclusive company culture. It creates an atmosphere where career advancement feels unjust and unattainable.

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Career Advancement

OCTOBER 8, 2018

I want to successfully navigate this new leadership role. Micromanaging Employees. Because your success depends on theirs, you might be tempted to micromanage the nitty gritty details of your direct reports’ days. Choosing a Leadership Style That Doesn’t Feel Right. Simon Sinek~. What mistakes should I make sure to avoid?

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Lucille Ball – This failed actress was told to pursue another career. Leaders that do this want to control and micromanage their teams. Leadership Development' She stayed the course and got a break into acting soon after. Vincent Van Gogh – He only sold 1 painting in his lifetime. Disney kept doodling.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are starting your career as a manager or you are looking to develop in a position, there is always something to learn. If you want to improve your people management skills, you need to move away from micromanaging in the direction of guidance and coaching. This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. Step Two: Inclusion .

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

So what were the leadership qualities that made it possible for Ronald Reagan to achieve such a status in American history and in the hearts of the American people, including his political opponents? 5- Lead, Don’t Micromanage A key problem many leaders fall into is when they micromanage everything.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

Renae Asks: I’m trying to use my time wisely, and that means being strategic in the leadership training opportunities I pursue, as well as the ones I set up for the team I manage. Joel Answers: Let’s start by demystifying what leadership actually means. To many, leadership is an elusive role. As a leader know when to step back.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

There are rich leadership lessons to be learned from politics and sports. Given that I try to avoid politics in this blog, please allow me the indulgence of referencing a headline from my favorite sport to make a point about leadership: Chiefs' Romeo Crennel fires himself. micromanaged their old responsibilities.

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Lead from Within

JULY 28, 2020

If you find yourself controlling or monitoring everything that everyone around you is doing, watching and commenting and picking apart the work of others, and struggling to delegate even when your boss tells you that you need to, you have a problem with micromanagement. The Leadership Gap. A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide To Greatness.

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QAspire

JUNE 1, 2014

Welcome to the June 02nd 2014 Carnival of Leadership Development. I am thankful to carnival leader Dan McCarthy for allowing me to host this event - a wonderful collection of very practical insights on Leadership Development. Dr. Anne Perschel from Germane Insights shares “ The Secret Ingredient of Great Leadership ”.

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Lead from Within

MAY 25, 2023

There are common leadership mistakes that can derail your team’s success. Here are seven of the most common leadership mistakes, that derail a team’s success: Lack of clear communication : A big mistake leaders make is not effectively communicating their vision and goals to their team.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 30, 2024

In my experience as an executive leadership coach, toxic bosses are often characterized by their narcissistic tendencies, lack of empathy, and manipulative behavior. Therefore, here are the five warning signs to look for: Micromanagement: Toxic bosses often micromanage their employees.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Welcome to the October 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Leadership. Julie Winkle-Giulioni of Julie Winkle-Giulioni provided Are You a Micromanager or a Macromanager? Tanveer Naseer of Tanveer Naseer provided 4 Critical Leadership Traits That Drive Success And Growth. Resilience. Engagement.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 24, 2024

A Gallup poll revealed that one in two employees had left a job to get away from a manager and improve their overall life at some point in their career. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand how certain management missteps can significantly undermine team morale and productivity.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 11, 2017

Micromanagement never leads to top performance. Hire Some People Who Can Replace You Your efforts to drive top performance are likely to accelerate your career growth. It’s easier for senior leaders to help you take the next step in your career when they know you have someone on your team who can smoothly transition into your role.

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Lead from Within

MAY 23, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals at various stages of their careers. While leadership positions can be fulfilling and rewarding, they also come with unique challenges and responsibilities.

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Career Advancement

MARCH 4, 2019

Sometimes our need to control and micromanage everything erodes our confidence in ourselves and others. Check in often (but without micromanaging how she does things). “Trust is a core currency of any relationship. The truth: People are much more capable than we think. Go ahead, have faith.”. Kris Carr~. Ask them for help.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 15, 2018

Mistakes are a natural part of learning, living, and leadership. To build a successful career, you definitely need to develop expertise in your field. Mistake #2: Thinking your leadership skills will develop naturally with time. If you’re in a leadership role, you need to be constantly honing your skills.

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