Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 10, 2021

If you’re looking to have a better relationship with your manager, start here. “Hi Karin, I’ve been applying a lot of the tools and techniques I’ve learned in your leadership development program, and I’m getting some nice momentum. 6 Ways to Build a Better Relationship with Your Manager.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Spotting Problems at Work Detection is about how to spot problematic situations that might require you to intervene and deliver bad news. As a manager, you are responsible for making sure you are getting the most out of your team and for delivering a positive return on investment for your company.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 21, 2023

My Feedback Isn’t Working…Performance Management for Repeat Issues You take performance management seriously. askingforafriend Human-centered performance management means giving meaningful feedback that reinforces clear expectations and gives space for emotions, support, and reflection. Here’s how.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How To Get Better at Managing Up (Even With the Tough Feedback). Karin, I want to get better at managing up. How do I do this well? If you want to have more influence managing up, take it offline. You can do this with your manager too (depending on their receptivity to the earlier steps). AskingForAFriend.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

But one thing that has largely remained unchanged has been the approach to leadership development. Even though the world looks nothing like it did 30 years ago, organizations still cling to strategies and methodologies developed in the 20th century. In short, without vertical development, training dollars are wasted.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 29, 2024

Your leadership success depends on your skill at managing change and embracing the future Are you hanging on to a familiar way of doing your work or leading your team because it’s comfortable? Managing change is critical for your success—too much change, too quickly creates instability. But intentional change isn’t easy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 30, 2024

No More Vague Reports: How to Give Useful Information (September 2024) As is with many of our articles, we wrote this one in response to a frustrated CEO, asking to help us fix this problem with his team. This article unpacks how to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism. Listen here.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Ultimately, The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage shows us how a subtle shift in our perspective can make a big difference in our lives. Momentum : How to Avoid Going in the Wrong Direction: Maximize Clarity, Manage Distractions, and Minimize Resistance by Sam Silverstein Momentum is magnetic.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 16, 2021

How to Choose Who You Promote Into Leadership. 0:33 – We’re excited to announce (after many requests) our live-online OPEN ENROLLMENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT program. If you’ve wanted to attend a program or have a couple managers, but not enough to bring us to you, this is a perfect opportunity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

How to Develop Entrepreneurial Thinking on Your Team. “Errr, well, no, but …” The conversation after that “but” is at the heart of teaching your team how to think and act like an entrepreneur. Tell me about a time that you strongly disagreed with your manager. How did you work to overcome it?

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Leading with Trust

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It’s my pleasure to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival, sponsored by Weaving Influence. So, without further ado, I present to you the December 2024 Leadership Development Carnival! Here’s how to lead the way in an AI-driven landscape. Here’s how to lead the way in an AI-driven landscape.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

"Developing executive presence is like being a swan on a lake: look graceful and composed on the surface, but paddle like crazy underneath!" Develop a brand that resonates with your authentic self and aligns with your professional goals. Develop Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a game-changer.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

How to Scale Your Leadership For Lasting Results. What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? How do you balance responsiveness with productivity? How do you distinguish the truly urgent and important from the noise? Teach your team how to think. Find, develop and encourage informal influencers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

It’s natural to focus on building a great relationship with your manager. And of course, as a human-centered leader, you focus on connecting with and developing your team. How to Build These Important Coworker Relationships. And I was his HR and team development sounding board. How can they best help you?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

Youll turn out better work Next Play: The Mindset That Changes Everything by @AlanSteinJr Transmedia Storytelling and Why It Matters by @PhilCooke Make Imposter Syndrome Work for You by @WallyBock 6 Things Your Boss Counts On by @DanReiland How to Spot a Bureaucrat via @AdmiredLeader Managing Generations At Work : The Differences Dont Really Make A (..)

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A few years ago, I wrote “Avoid These Infuriating Phrases in End-of-Year Feedback” to encourage managers to stop making stupid comments when giving a performance review. This heartfelt post came from years of listening to high-performing employees vent their frustrations about the stupid things their managers said.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 9, 2021

For years, we’ve been asking this critical question in our leadership development programs: If you knew someone truly cared about you, your career, and the success of the team, would you want to hear difficult feedback, even if it was hard to hear? Ground yourself in connection and intention. But, practice builds confidence.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Talk to your manager, know what matters most, and be sure you help your team nail that. An easy way to do this is simply to ask your manager. Help your team invest deeply in developing peer relationships in other departments AND with one another. How to Give Your Team Better Executive Exposure.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Management Coaching Today The importance of executive management coaching in today’s volatile business environment cannot be overstated. By investing in executive management coaching, organizations can create a culture of continuous learning and growth, fostering a pipeline of strong leaders at all levels.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At the start of our work together, we’ll ask leaders and managers around the world for their most valuable leadership practice. That’s why we recommend developing a habit of using one leadership skill before adding the next. So yes, commit to checking for understanding, scheduling the finish , investing in development conversations ….

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Furthermore, when organizations promote star performers into people management, they create a perfect storm where technical expertise collides with human complexity. My strategic frameworks revolutionize how multinational enterprises develop exceptional leaders, consistently delivering measurable impact across industries and cultures.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Minimum Levels of Stress by @morganhousel Thinking of Managing? by @WallyBock See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Persuasion is Plural by @chrbutler Noise is the default now. But the solution isnt volume. Act Nationally.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Here is a selection of Posts from October 2024 that you will want to check out: Making the Career Move to Manager (or not) by @artpetty U of V Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bennett Retirement Press Conference “I've been here for 15 years as the head coach, and I thought it would be a little longer, to be honest, but that's been on loan.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

B RAD JACOBS, CEO and serial entrepreneur—United Rentals and XPO Logistics—has made and kept a few billion dollars and aims to show us how to do the same in How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. The most valuable part of the book for me was the first chapter on transforming how you use your mind.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

” How to Say No at Work. “Yes… And” As David Dye shares in, How to Help Your Team Say No at Work, one way to do this is by affirming the request and the value the request might represent—that’s the “yes.” Related Articles: Managing Up With Grace: How to Give Your Boss Better Feedback.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2025

O RGANIZATIONS are better managed than ever before. The problem is that managing for predictability negates learning and progress. Clayton Christensen wrote, The worst place to develop a new business model is from within your existing business model. They have been optimized for safety, security, stability, and control.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Leading through a layoff is one of the most unnerving challenges you can face as a manager. Or, it could be you are worried about how to sustain momentum with a reduced staff. And, I had lost some of my best managers- – many of who had become close friends. We managed to sustain momentum, but it wasn’t easy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 14, 2022

They shared a frustration we hear all the time: “Our managers think too small! How do we help people REALLY CONSIDER what they’re doing–to look for better ways to work smarter? They’ve had success doing what they know how to do, they feel competent at it, and it’s comfortable. It’s also what’s been expected.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted responsibilities of this executive role, the critical importance of strategic leadership, and how to effectively navigate the complexities of recruiting for this pivotal position. Aspiring leaders benefit from continuous learning and professional development.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 14, 2024

How to ensure your executive team avoids these workplace culture chokepoints So, you’re ready to build a stronger workplace culture. If the main characters (your leaders) are poorly developed or behave unpredictably, the story won’t hold up no matter how compelling the plot. That’s a good start.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It was stated that over a third of employees would never be interested in becoming a manager and almost 40% don’t even want to be promoted. The Leadership Gap: Why Strong Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever This drives home the critical importance of finding, developing, and retaining the best leaders you possibly can.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As AI continues to evolve, understanding how to navigate this transformation is crucial for both leaders and employees. Encouraging continuous learning and development helps create a resilient workforce ready to embrace AI advancements. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

The goal is not to feel joy, inspiration, and happiness 24/7, but rather to identify all our emotions and to manage the resulting feelings in a way that way that enhances our overall health and well-being.” “All emotions, whether we think of them as good or bad, are a fundamental part of being human.

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