Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2020. Steding presents his proven leadership process for achieving peak performance by accessing the untapped/unseen intelligence of deep imagination as well as the superior creativity and intelligence of the connected team. Scott and Lynda Gratton.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

T O LEAD people from one place to another in good times and in challenging ones requires a framework like the one presented in Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison’s concise book, Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve. The framework is called, The Six Degrees of Leadership. Degree #1: Anticipate. Degree #3: Communicate.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

Welcome to the January 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. Jim Taggart of Changing Winds shared Creating Your Leadership Footprint through the Practice of LESS is MORE.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Storytelling Sessions: Sharing Successes and Failures Organize regular storytelling sessions where employees and leaders share their successes and failures. This “innovation time” can lead to unexpected breakthroughs and shows employees that their creativity is valued, boosting overall satisfaction and morale.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Of the array of skills that comprise leadership, the ability to craft and communicate strategic vision is simultaneously the most valuable and least well-practiced. That changed when I met retired Sensormatic CEO Bob Vanourek at the Leadership Forum at Sliver Bay. The vast majority of leaders who thrive develop calm-under-fire.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Kevin Roberts on the nature of leadership: “Where should people start with “leadership” in a VUCA world? Leadership is both art and science. There are all kinds of leadership. But the essence of leadership doesn’t change. Leadership hasn’t changed much in 5,000 years. Technology doesn’t alter leadership.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. When you start to explore the benefits of empathetic leadership on a deeper level, it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership. But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. Still, a sea change like this is hard-won.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 3, 2023

Great Results Teambuilding is the home of the April 2023 Leadership Development Carnival… And it is an honor to host this impressive version of monthly curated articles with insights that will equip you to become a more effective leader! Miller – Are You Over-Functioning in Your Leadership Role?

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Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. These statistics underscore the critical need for innovative talent development strategies to successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of work.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

A S A PROFESSOR, an entrepreneur, the president of Stanford University, and now the Chairman of the Board of Alphabet (Google’s Parent company) and Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, John Hennessy has had a lot of leadership experience. Leadership as Service. Storytelling. Leading Matters is about the journey.

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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. In Supercommunicators , Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

by @artpetty Leaders Love Puzzles (for Better and for Worse) by @edbatista No Time for Career Development? from @wallybock Don’t Get Smug The Next Time You Win from @JohnBaldoni Leadership Sketchbook: 7 Keys to Mastering the Art of Leading by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr Heroism and Leadership in the Movie, 12 Angry Men by Scott T.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

They have taken the model they introduced there and applied it specifically to leadership. This idea, of course, is to develop the ability to use the appropriate frame or script to generate a unique approach to handling challenging circumstances instead of relying upon our tried and true default approaches.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Best… Day (this one can be a lot of fun, and great for storytelling). Probes: In what areas have you developed? What development and training were the most impactful? Accomplishment (it’s always interesting to see which people choose– it’s a great indicator of what matters most to them).

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

Here are ten suggestions for booksreleased this year to inspire you and help grow your leadership. In Supercommunicators , Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation. Create a summer reading plan.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2021. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. In real life, we lean in, uncross our arms, smile, nod and make eye contact to show we listen and care.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. Humans are hardwired to learn through storytelling. And they create space for others to find purpose for themselves and develop their full potential. A recent MIT study underscores this.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 19, 2017

Cathy is an amazing storyteller and story listener– and we enjoyed working with her audience to share our story in a recent webinar. And that’s how it is with storytelling. You are helping your organizations develop new products and services. You are helping your organizations develop new products and services.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

With this latest piece on my leadership blog, I’m delighted to announce a new partnership with The Economist Executive Education. So to kickstart this new partnership, I decided to reprint the article below on the importance of storytelling skills for today’s leaders.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Source: Steve Clayton, Microsoft’s chief storyteller, interviews CEO Satya Nadella. Source: The Power of Positive Leadership. * * *. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. YouTube (4:44).

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Welcome to the November 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. Leadership blends the demands of setting a vision for people and the rewards of seeing them achieve that vision. The contributors to today’s carnival each looked at various facets of leadership. Let’s Get Started.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 9, 2018

With the New Year now well under way, many of us are understandably creating goals and developing plans for what we’d like to achieve over the course of the next 12 months. In the meantime, here are my Top 10 leadership insights of 2017 as chosen by you, the readers of my award-winning leadership blog.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Persuasive storytelling is one of the most important key skills in almost every profession. Leadership Tip: Great communicators start by asking “What story does my presentation want to tell?” The post How to Become a Master Persuasive Storyteller first appeared on Skip Prichard | Leadership Insights.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Here are a selection of tweets from October 2012 that you might have missed: Story vs. Storytelling by @tomasacker. From @Leadershipfreak " The 12 Toughest Challenges of Leadership ". Begin Leadership Development on Day One by @FaKalman. 10 Barriers to Great Leadership Beware of the pitfalls before they come by @bevje.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Using our Vue platform , we are known for our expertise in data-driven leadership. Expertise in Brand Storytelling: Ability to craft and communicate a compelling brand narrative. This strategic hire will enhance your leadership effectiveness, fuel innovation, and give your business a significant edge in a competitive market.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Challenging Limiting Beliefs : Phrases like “If you want to do it right, do it yourself” can stifle delegation and employee development. I point out that leaders often focus on developing best practices that are dependent on past practices. This paradigm is contrarian to empowering and developing new employees.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

APRIL 10, 2025

The Foundations of Effective Leadership Communication Communication is at the core of every leadership action. How can team and company leaders become visionaries for empowering and innovative leadership? How can team and company leaders become visionaries for empowering and innovative leadership?

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Susan Fowler—top leadership researcher, consultant, coach, and author of Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work…and What Does —says that you can’t actually motivate people: they are already motivated, but generally in superficial and short-term ways. Mark is a business leader, author, and storyteller.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Reasons Stories are a Powerful Communication Tool by Kevin Eikenberry on October 11, 2010 in Leadership , Leadership Communication , Learning We all grow up with stories. She became known as the Story Seeker.

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leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Welcome to my weekly round-up of the best-of-the-best recent leadership and communication blog posts. If it’s your role to communicate data insights and persuade people to change their behavior, you’ll have more influence and promote better decision-making if you emphasize the people behind the numbers.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Why : Purpose and meaning - Humans are a storytelling species, and we value being a part of a meaningful story. Who : Leadership trust - Does leadership trust its employees to take risks without fear of being punished? Among others, five tangible aspects of work in particular, shape experience, and culture.

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leaderCommunicator

AUGUST 15, 2014

Welcome to my weekly round-up of top leadership and communication blog posts. 4 Questions to Develop Your Storytelling Strategy By Paul VanDeCarr, The Chronicle of Philanthropy “Don’t get me wrong, each of these questions is driven by a valid desire. What were some of the top leadership articles you read this week?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It requires skills that too few have developed. Hold listening and storytelling sessions. The case studies will help you to look at your organization differently. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * *. Capture the stories.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2013

It develops us and reveals strength that we didn’t know we had. Gladwell is a master storyteller. Challenges can cause us to develop skills we might not otherwise have developed if we choose to respond that way. Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * *.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

Key Leadership Transitions Great Leaders Champion by @KateNasser. Boost Your Leadership with the Power of Perspective by @WScottCochrane If you can fix it with money, that is not a big problem. Leadership and Transference by @edbatista. How to Increase Your Leadership By Weighing What Matter s by @WScottCochrane.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 6, 2017

I mean, this kid is a storyteller. “Sebastian you are an amazing storyteller. I know he can do better. In fact, he explains some of our concepts better than us. But I also don’t want to be one of THOSE moms creating too much pressure, particularly around speaking. But Seb and I have a deal. We tell one another the truth.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Effective leadership is much more than just managing people and processes. As an executive leadership coach, I have identified seven essential qualities that every successful leader must possess to achieve outstanding results and cultivate a thriving team environment. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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