Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2020

With 2021 just around the corner, it’s time to consider upgrading your LOS—Leadership Operating System. Your LOS is a collection of the leadership traits, styles, techniques, and strategies you use to lead and manage people, and it’s imperative to make sure your LOS is up to date if you want to maximize your effectiveness.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 11, 2014

Compared to sterile workplaces, the type of decisions and corresponding sacrifices pale in comparison. Self Leadership Character Courage Leadership sacrifice' On battlefields, just think of the decisions made and the ultimate sacrifices they may bring. Yet, sacrifices happen every day and in every place. [.]

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Lead from Within

MAY 27, 2024

Providing feedback is a vital aspect of leadership and personal growth. As an executive leadership coach, I knowhow valuable constructive feedback can be in helping individuals and teams thrive. Avoid Comparisons: Avoid comparing individuals to others when giving feedback. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 2, 2020

Guest post from Brad Chase : No business subject garners more attention than leadership. There are endless leadership books, classes, websites and more. And that includes the other critical components of great leadership. Everyone is searching for the essential qualities of a successful leader. Think about it for a moment.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

While some may know how to create effective strategies, their businesses still fail because of inappropriate leadership. It is necessary to state that many people do not see ineffective leadership as a weakness in their businesses. This article shows eight ways to improve your strategy and leadership skills to scale your business.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Comparison and contrast Humility says: You have room to grow. Arrogance produces poverty of spirit. Humility enables you to become your best self. Others have untapped genius. The world goes on with or… Continue reading →

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CO2

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Emergence of Transformative Leadership In the bustling landscape of the Twin Cities, the demand for innovative leadership has never been more pronounced. A study by the Center for Creative Leadership showed that organizations with strong coaching cultures reported higher revenue growth in comparison to their peers.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

APRIL 24, 2024

OK, so I just put “definitions of leadership” in my search bar to do some Googling and found out there are officially almost 12 million definitions (not kidding!). On the other hand, I suppose it confirms (beyond reasonable doubt) that leadership is different things to different people. Examples of Everyday Leaders Simple!

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Santa Claus is really a bad boss, here are several examples of his poor leadership behavior: Santa Claus the Bad Boss. In contrast, the reindeer team leader, Rudolph, shows excellent leadership skills. But did that stop him from serving all his detractors with excellent leadership? In return, what do the reindeer and elves get?

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 17, 2011

I grew up on a farm — an environment where mechanical equipment abounds and things break (often at inopportune times). Given that, having great mechanical skills and aptitudes are a great benefit to a farmer. Thankfully, my father had those skills. He was so good at the variety of skills required that I grew up [.].

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 21, 2016

There’s been plenty written about the issue of “social comparison motive” and its possible negative impact on mood and self esteem, and though I’m not here to say it’s all bad, social comparison motive certainly raises challenges for today’s leaders. Adjusting Expectations Ain’t As Easy As It Used to Be.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The way he dealt with these experiences, defined his leadership. But for unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well, certainly makes all other forms of success and achievement lose their importance by comparison. He referred to life as “The Great Adventure.”

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 2, 2014

We may also give into jealousy and comparison which will drive us crazy. Comparison will cloud the clarity of what Christ has called you to do. Saul has become a case study of how comparison can create a downward spiral. The social media networks has made it so much easier to play the comparison game. Leadership'

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

Pattern breaking is a non-consensus opportunity that forces a choice in the mind of the individual and not a comparison. If you act too slowly, you’ve got what is a conventional idea, embraced only after it became obvious to many others—leaving your idea to compete against a crowded field.

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CEO Blog

APRIL 3, 2017

In my last post, I spoke about leadership ego. A friend then asked me how to keep leadership ego in check: “Leadership ego is what kills most companies.” I responded: Random ideas that help keep leadership ego in check: 1 - keep a gratefulness log and log what you are grateful for each day.

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CEO Blog

APRIL 3, 2017

In my last post, I spoke about leadership ego. A friend then asked me how to keep leadership ego in check: “Leadership ego is what kills most companies.” I responded: Random ideas that help keep leadership ego in check: 1 - keep a gratefulness log and log what you are grateful for each day.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

It’s very easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements in comparison with what we owe to others.”. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Source: Letters and Papers from Prison (1943).

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 9, 2023

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some principles of leadership found in Jesus. It would be hard to find a comparison of work that continues as long as His has even after so many years. In this episode, some principles of leadership found in Jesus.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 18, 2022

The fifth principle in the Acronym Model of SERVANT-Leadership is Authentic. BEN: I haven’t been a writer for a while so that old cliche – that was the best comparison I could come up with. Servant-Leadership Principle Reflection Questions on Authenticity. KATHARINE: I don’t need the analogy.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 15, 2016

Maxwell said, “Leadership is action, not a position.”. Just like purchasing a house, the single act pales in comparison to the commitment you need to dedicate time to serve and lead others. Most folks fail to realize that there is a lot required of them after they arrive at the destination and are given the opportunity to lead others.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Mission-Driven Leadership Mission-driven leadership is the driving force behind a nonprofit’s ability to create meaningful and sustainable impact. Ethical Leadership: A commitment to ethical decision-making, ensuring the organization operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 24, 2012

Jazz has always been a good metaphor for the art of leadership. Barrett wants us to look at leadership differently and increase our leadership repertoire beyond hierarchical models, “so that we more fully appreciate the power of relationships.” Leadership: Artistry Unleashed. This is the thrust of innovation.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 26, 2018

What a marathon taught me about leadership. In areas without access to […] The post Leadership Lessons From A Marathon Run appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. Never in my life did I want to run a marathon. I thought it wasn’t for me. And the distance, 26.2 miles, seemed too far for my legs to carry me.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2015

As John C Maxwell said, “Leadership is action, not a position.” Just like purchasing a house, the single act pales in comparison to the commitment you need to dedicate time to serve and lead others. Therefore it is important for leaders to educate their constituents about the work that is ahead of the folks who desire to be leaders.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Here are ten habits to give up in order to feel more confident as a leader: Comparing yourself to others: Comparison is often the thief of joy, and constantly comparing yourself to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Lead From Within: Confidence is the foundation of leadership.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Opponents of servant leadership argue that the concept sounds good, but it just does not work in business. “Show me one study,” they say, “that proves Servant Leadership works for business.” Here are three studies that prove Servant Leadership is good for business: Good Company Index. Good to Great.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

Personal goals, on the other hand, leave us on our own, without this habit of useless measurement and comparison. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. What are you willing to do for the rest of your life?

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 16, 2016

It’s been a huge part of my leadership education. Several years later I finally landed my first job in leadership development. One of the things I’ve learned over the years is everyone has leadership development opportunities. If you’re looking for a leadership read, here’s a great place to start.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

It usually creeps in with its pal comparison, and causes resentment of what we perceive as someone else’s advantage—in Louie’s case, it was the serious cuteness of another pup, resulting in lots of attention from everyone. I thought of this in regards to leadership. Envy is deadly and more pervasive in leadership than we think.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Most would call it work.

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 21, 2020

With that in mind, here’s a simple framework for getting started with VUCA leadership that I came up with last year when I was working with a group of global general managers. Uncertainty – Uncertain environments are typically ones where there aren’t a lot of historical precedents to draw on for comparison and guidance.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 2, 2018

12 comparisons that lead to… Continue reading → Feeling superior comes in many forms. All of them are justifications for looking down on others. You can’t inspire those you look down on. Manipulate yes. Inspire no.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 17, 2018

Leadership Lessons From Black Lightning I had the pleasure of meeting comic book writer Tony Isabella in October 2017. When leaders begin to doubt themselves, they begin to fall into the comparison trap. You can destroy your ability to lead by getting stuck in the comparison trap – Leadership lessons… Click To Tweet.

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 22, 2019

Playing the comparison game is an easy thing to do. A Book Review And Application Of Ryan Hall's Book Run The Mile You're In. We see other leaders, bloggers, and thought giants running alongside us and we believe we should be where they are. Looking at what everyone else is doing, we take our eyes off of what we were meant to do.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 3, 2014

His leadership speech stirred me up. The comparison mindset has come back into this message. The post Live Leadership Notes From Pastor Sergio De LaMora At Catalyst 2014 appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. Leadership Social Media' My hope is that today he does the same in the main session of Catalyst.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 26, 2014

In a recent post about business ups and downs, Michael Hyatt makes an interesting comparison of amateurs to professionals in baseball: Professionals aren’t smarter than you. They probably don’t have secrets … Continue reading → Leadership Purpose learner persistence results success'

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

In truth, those comparisons are a big part of the reason why so many of us struggle with insecurity. Comparisons don’t leave room for the things that make you unique. 9. Comparisons breed resentment. THE LEADERSHIP GAP. Additional Reading you might enjoy: 12 Successful Leadership Principles That Never Grow Old.

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