Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Rich has a fascinating backstory – he found his career calling at age 13, when he typed in a two-line program into a Teletype and the computer came back and typed back “HI RICH”. How a sharp focus on rigor, discipline and quality plays right into basic human nature. Leadership More Human Podcast'

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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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Leading Blog

MAY 26, 2017

Lifestorming: Creating Meaning and Achievement in Your Career and Life presents life as a journey without a “there.” There is a time when you cannot change things, they will not get better on their own, and you need to take a sharp right turn to escape your predicament.” An evolutionary journey through life.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Having such a sharp focus ensures you can better whittle down the complexity of processes/interactions, as well as ensuring you don't become too dependent either on your top talent or even on your bigger customers, which can cause you to shift your goals to better suit their needs instead of your purpose.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 13, 2011

Dress nicely and if you want to, add an element of flair to your wardrobe — a scarf, a sharp tie, a cool belt, cool shoes. I wore what they wore — sharp shirts and expensive slacks. When you first look at a person, the face is important, but your clothed body makes up a larger remainder of the perceived person. What did I do?

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 4, 2017

Many (many) years ago at the beginning of my management career, my new boss asked (no, ordered) me to read the book “ The Peter Principle ”, by Laurence J. I had just received one of the best and most important lessons I’d ever get as a leader, and better still, I got it early in my career. Especially when it comes to hiring.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

The faster you find out why their attitude sucks and how it’s affecting their career (and the team), the quicker you can both change it for, the better. Low Action/Low Attitude Quadrant — (Deadbeat Danny) If you have any people that consistently live in this quadrant, you need to give Danny a sharp action/attitude adjustment.

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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. Visibility: It’s Not Just What You Know, But Who Knows You Whatever your career stage, success hinges on what you know and who knows you. Networking. For some, it’s an indispensable tool for growth; for others, it’s an afterthought.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Being able to discern and debate subjective positions with objectivity is an art form that must be present for effective leadership. Understanding and respecting other’s perceptions is such a critical part of being an effective leader that absent this ability I truly believe you cannot be effective in a leadership role.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2018

She was witty, smart, sharp, straightforward, unpretentious, and honest. She was a valuable ally in her husband’s political career. Whether you are talking about education, career, or service, you're talking about life -- and life really must have joy. F ORMER FIRST LADY Barbara Bush was a servant leader. Her son George W.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 28, 2014

When you communicate, you need to keep a sharp eye on the person you are communicating to. ” If you catch yourself saying these and other choice phrases — you might need to tighten up your communication style. Communication is a very complex process. The post Your Communication Skills Stink. appeared first on Rich Gee Group.

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General Leadership

AUGUST 20, 2018

No Longer Desperate for Work, Veterans Seek More Meaningful Careers. Originally published by Guest Author, Karen Ross, at sharpdecisions.com No Longer Desperate for Work, Veterans Seek More Meaningful Careers For veterans, underemployment is the new unemployment. For veterans, underemployment is the new unemployment. With the U.S.

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Miles Anthony Smith

JUNE 5, 2018

45 Career Advice Experts Share Their Blueprint for Career Success (Plus Leaderboard)​ Does your career seem to be a struggle at times? It’s why I wrote my book Why Career Advice Sucks™ … to share the stories of my own career success and failures and help you grow your career more quickly.

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Art Petty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Here are four ideas to help you survive and thrive when you find yourself working in a sharp-elbowed environment. The post Four Big Ideas to Help You Cultivate Influence in a Sharp-Elbowed Environment appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty. Related Stories Want to Lead Change at Work?

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Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you are new to studying leadership or have practiced and studied it for many years, I am sure you will benefit and enjoy the leadership lessons today’s post provides. One of your first leadership lessons is “A subordinate’s trust in their leader is the most important factor in the success of any organization.”

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QAspire

MARCH 30, 2022

That’s because aspiration for growth, unlike career paths (ladders), may not always be linear. That day, Jay wanted to explore the ways he can grow in his career. We climb our way up through the winding roads with sharp turns.” Jay applied for that role – a sharp turn from his current profile and past skills.

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Management Excellence

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

Successful entrepreneurship and productive leadership require a sharp focus and high effectiveness. Focus tip: You will not have razor sharp focus overnight. THE LEADERSHIP GAP. Additional Reading you might enjoy: 12 Successful Leadership Principles That Never Grow Old. A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide To Greatness.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 18, 2010

&# I had just received one of the best lessons I’d ever get as a leader, and better still, I got it early in my career. Because of something called hubris, an affliction that seems to lurk around nearly every leadership corner, mixed in with a fear of failure. So that meant I would never make a hiring mistake, right?

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

They could leave and hope to find another job in their profession, they could stay and grit it out or they could stay and try to improve their career prospects by joining in on the Animal House leadership style.   Still, it’s really easy for leaders with titles to underestimate the impact of their leadership footprint.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 29, 2014

History is replete with good lives and moderately successful careers blocked from greatness by well-disguised counterfeits. In politics, what if Vice President Al Gore’s sharp intellect had been driven by on-center confidence and less by off-center arrogance, which made him come off as condescending in election debates with George Bush?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 27, 2015

If yes, you create barriers for yourself and others that may be damaging your career, your organization’s results, and people’s job satisfaction – yours included. Her mind still sharp, she busied herself with a long to-do list, but rigidly insisted the list must be completed in a specific order. Be brutally honest with yourself.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

Keep it sharp and you’ll make a great impression by having the answer at hand before anybody else has time to pull out their smart phone. THE LEADERSHIP GAP. Additional Reading you might enjoy: 12 Successful Leadership Principles That Never Grow Old. A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide To Greatness.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 9, 2015

9 Leadership Truths From Song Lyrics. Wise leaders listen to constructive criticism, challenging co-workers and questions to their leadership. Just like a sharp pain in the chest gets our attention about our health, painful criticism can point out those trouble areas that are crying for attention. Simon & Garfunkel.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 15, 2017

No good goes unpunished, as the saying goes, and there are some things to keep in mind while evolving a team into this kind of leadership environment. . Managing what can be experienced as sharp edges in working with other organizations starts with awareness and then deliberate behavior, much like the leadership evolution.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 25, 2011

Some wonderful comments/responses being shared over my latest piece on # leadership and employee value [link] #. RT @ mikemyatt : 10 warning signs you’re in need of a brevity makeover: [link] # Leadership #Communications #. Why I Won’t Read Your Cover Letter by @ greatonthejob (via @ CornOnTheJob ) [link] # career #jobsearch #.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

“One of the criteria for national leadership should therefore be a talent for understanding, encouraging, and making constructive use of vigorous criticism.” Stay sharp.” “Having a sharp tongue will cut your throat.” THE LEADERSHIP GAP. A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide To Greatness.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Picture this: You’re standing at the base of a majestic mountain – your career. The Telescope: Visionary Leadership Ever met a leader who could see around corners? It’s like having a leadership telescope – seeing beyond today’s challenges and inspiring your team to aim for stars they didn’t even know existed.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 25, 2011

Some wonderful comments/responses being shared over my latest piece on # leadership and employee value [link] #. RT @ mikemyatt : 10 warning signs you're in need of a brevity makeover: [link] # Leadership #Communications #. Why I Won’t Read Your Cover Letter by @ greatonthejob (via @ CornOnTheJob ) [link] # career #jobsearch #.

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CO2

OCTOBER 10, 2013

by Gary Cohen Leadership Reality: Achievement vs. Intimacy. ” You had another just-as-sharp pencil in your bag as a backup, next to your mini ruler (just the right length for underlining your notes) and both a yellow and green highlighter. After school, you pursued your career like you pursued your studies.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

This type of work is nuanced and requires leadership skills that are often overlooked in business school. Executive leadership training programs can offer support and meaningful dialogue to master new challenges effectively. What is an Executive Leadership Training Program?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2021

I don’t remember where the idea originated first – and it is certainly not unique to me, but I have utilized a personal advisory board for most of my career in leadership. Obviously, this impacts the organization if I implement any of their input, but their focus is specifically on my leadership in the organization.

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Chartered Management Institute

JUNE 25, 2024

Here, he reflects on the power of early-career recognition – and highlights the importance of taking stock, making big moves and going the extra mile Not everyone is destined to turn their early dreams into a career. For Latvia-born Daniils Jakovlevs, that shift saw him winning awards and launching a new career.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MARCH 10, 2020

That’s why we must draw a sharp distinction between right and wrong and be consistent in promoting those principles and applying deterrents. The fact is that punishments are reactive — administered after an offense is committed. Instead, we should promote strength of character , solid personal values, and personal responsibility all the time.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

Being sharp means being succinct. If you rely on searches for your background research, so will those you work with (if they are sharp). Many career-enhancing activities can develop from carefully chosen volunteer-based projects. Follow some basic ground rules to best focus the time and resources you have: Know what you need.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 24, 2015

We must lead with open spaces and not sharp corners of judgment. Lead From Within: True leadership is about communication, understanding, and acceptance. Lolly Daskal is the president and Founder of Lead From Within a consulting firm specializing in executive leadership coaching and customized leadership programs.

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Art Petty

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

There's no doubt that in sharp-elbowed organizations, noisy, manipulative individuals can be the ones gaining the plum assignments and key promotions. The question, "Do I have to be a jerk to get ahead?" is spoken out of frustration.

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