Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. Uncommon Greatness : Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership by Mark Miller Virtually every problem can be traced back to one root cause: leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

I’ve spearheaded many such initiatives over the years, including the modeling of all the leadership jobs that were used in merger selection of the executive team. Provide each participant with five index cards. If a formal model exists, use that for additional input and invite participants to update their cards if desired.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Welcome to the May Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. John Spence contributed What Is Your Definition Of Leadership? Communication. Development.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In my now 37 years in the business world, I’ve witnessed and participated in quite an evolution of what constitutes modern leadership. I know, I was one of those uninspired people for the first 12 years of my career. Only if we succeed in today’s modern leadership challenge, and become more human.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John is probably one of the world’s best known and most respected authors and speakers on the subject of leadership. In fact, three of his books (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You , and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader) have sold more than one million copies each. Oswald Sanders.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 30, 2021

VIDEO: Culture Leadership Charge - The one lever great leaders rely upon by @scedmonds. Build Participation: Leaders, Do You Prefer Immediate Yeses? The Foundation of Leadership by @dbonleadership. Sheryl Sandberg: Careers Aren’t Ladders, They’re Jungle Gyms via @StanfordGSB. Leaders Think First by @JohnBaldoni.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Welcome to the November 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! As I was reviewing this month’s submissions to the Leadership Development Carnival, I was wishing we could all get together in a room to exchange these ideas more deeply and directly. Then it’s no surprise that you’re not moving up in your career.

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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. Genuine gratitude transforms your leadership. An Inexhaustible Source of Leadership Gratitude. Even your direct reports don’t have to follow your leadership. Gratitude is missing when….

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I’ve recently had the opportunity to help design a brand-new open-enrollment Woman’s Leadership Development Program to be offered through the University of New Hampshire’s Executive Development Program. Here are 10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program: 1. Start with a solid research foundation.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Welcome to the October 2020 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. Communication. Diana Peterson-More shared Covid Communication: Spread a Little Kindness.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others. In the same fashion that being the source of gossip is destructive, so is furthering the damage by ratcheting up the rhetoric by participating in gossip.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Welcome to the March 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Bill recaps, “Your influence can help make a positive and lasting impact on people’s careers and lives. All it takes is making the most out of your leadership kick in the ass!” ” Find Bill on Twitter at @btreasurer.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

During the opening session of a new leadership development program last week, I asked the participants to share the biggest leadership lesson they’ve learned in their careers so far. One participant shared one that really stuck with me because I think it’s so true. There were a lot of interesting answers.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2012

There’s been a lot written about the concept of “authentic leadership”, that is, being a leader that is comes across as sincere, genuine, and real. Authenticity builds trust, credibility, and inspires – all essential elements of great leadership. Authentic leaders lead from the heart and are true to their values and principles.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This fall, I embarked on a worldwide quest to gain insights and perspectives on global leadership in the 21st century. To do this effectively, I sought to understand two things: Elucidate the emerging leadership traits and competencies that are most relevant today.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 26, 2011

The core reason was phrased along the lines of “ I no longer had a seat at the table “ That’s something I could certainly relate to, because I’ve felt the same way during my corporate career. Been there? No context, no nuance, no depth – nothing but the orders from “on high&#.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 23, 2014

As seen on SmartBlog on Leadership. After coach Wooden learned that a young African-American second-string guard on his team, Clarence Walker, would not be allowed to participate in the tournament because of the color of his skin, he quietly declined the offer. But Clarence and his family saw it in a different light.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 4, 2013

This post was published in SmartBlog on Leadership last week: “ The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The biggest differentiator of companies that excel in leadership development is the commitment and ownership of the CEO or top executive.” — Dan McCarthy. .” — Dan McCarthy. It was probably: New jobs.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

This phenomenon happens even when that first job has absolutely nothing to do with the career you ultimately end up pursuing, which is exactly what happened to me. They teach us things we didn’t expect to learn and shape the person we become later in our professional lives.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

(Terry’s Note: Hi all – Today I’m introducing a new series of posts, written by guest writer Adam Tenenbaum , called Front Line Leadership. Adam is currently right in the middle of his leadership journey, overseeing a large staff at a very successful retail operation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

One key advantage is its flexibility, allowing leaders to participate in coaching sessions anywhere worldwide. Overall, virtual executive coaching empowers leaders to enhance their leadership skills and significantly impact their organizations. This eliminates the need for travel, making it an efficient and time-saving option.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. That Wasn’t a Compliment Early in my (David’s) career, I worked in a very culturally diverse organization.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Welcome to the June 2020 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. Diana Peterson-More contributed Communication How-to’s for Virtual Meeting Participants.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Over the years I’ve come to believe that there is only one sure fire litmus test for measuring leadership success, and to the chagrin of many reading this post, it has little to do with what happens on the job. Think About Your Legacy: Create a legacy that transcends your career.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 21, 2013

These two findings reveal how men are more likely to make career decisions based mostly on their ability to do work that provides a sense of meaning, compared to women who tend to take into consideration personal/family responsibilities when making decisions about their career path.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 23, 2023

This came up in one of our leadership programs last week. One of our participants raised his hand and said almost exactly this. I talk a lot about being interested AND interesting when it comes to building your leadership brand. I believe it CONCEPTUALLY, but it’s NOT MY JAM. What should I do?”

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 19, 2020

The workplace of today is unrecognizable compared to when baby boomers (born between 1946 – 64) started their careers. But now that they are starting to retire, what will happen to their stable work approach and traditional top-down leadership practices? Nine clear leadership traits emerged. So where do we start?

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Guest post from Dee Ann Turner: During my tenured career at one organization, I had the “best of the best” leadership development opportunities. In that organization, no expense was spared for leadership development. It was single most effective leadership development activity of my entire career.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 4, 2013

Welcome to the March 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! Thanks to those who contributed the many excellent posts on leadership practices, the workplace environment and personal mastery. And a special thanks to carnival leader Dan McCarthy at Great Leadership for the invitation to host this carnival.

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QAspire

JUNE 26, 2014

As a result of this, businesses, industries and careers are disrupted faster than ever before. Old ways of leadership have to give way to newer mental models based on agility in decision making, critical thinking, adaptable learning, people orientation and responsiveness to change. Careers are about saying I open to do what is needed.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 22, 2016

Every year, businesses spend a combined total of more than $20 billion on leadership development, according to figures published by Forbes, as they continue to try and plug the leadership gap. Here, we take a look at five reasons why leadership and management development should be made more practical. ” 4. .

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Welcome to the November 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! As I was reviewing this month’s submissions to the Leadership Development Carnival, I was wishing we could all get together in a room to exchange these ideas more deeply and directly. Then it’s no surprise that you’re not moving up in your career.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2010

After the coach learned that a young African-American, second-string guard on his team, Clarence Walker, would not be allowed to participate in the tournament because of the color of his skin, he declined the offer. But Clarence and his family saw it in a different light. They had a vision to strive for as individuals and together as a team.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 9, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have observed that most organizations’ leadership development programs are standardized and one-size-fits-all. For instance, as collaborating with colleagues or participating in group brainstorming discussions. I always encourage my clients to try something new.

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leaderCommunicator

JULY 1, 2020

How do development programs, such as the skills of influence, significantly impact participants and business long term, for the benefit of attendees and their organizations? Many participants, who went on to be senior leaders, have shared the lessons they learned, from courses I had the opportunity to facilitate earlier in their careers.

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