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. If you want to have more influence managing up, take it offline. When hearing difficult feedback from someone managing up, nothing is more frustrating than vague feedback with no examples. But it’s hard.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Between my research and that experience, I’ve developed some insights into what makes a venture a success or a failure. Managing this tension is the key to success in growing and stable organizations—regardless of industry, size, years in business, or profit motive. Here are my five insights on how to manage chaordic tension: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Research by Gallup, as reported in The State of the American Workplace in 2013, discovered that roughly 70% of workers were disengaged. This paper is about rethinking the practice of leadership and reforming the way we approach the development of leaders and leadership in our organizations. Unprepared leaders develop work-arounds.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

I need to learn to manage my time better. Yet ironically, none of us can learn to manage time. What you can do, however, is manage your energy. So here are my five tips for managing your energy levels so that you can become as productive as possible each and every day, and so get more done in less time.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 27, 2024

Identifying leadership potential within your team is a crucial aspect of effective management and succession planning. According to a study by the Corporate Executive Board, organizations with strong leadership development practices outperform their competitors by up to 13 times in financial performance. Here are 14 signs to look for.

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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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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

M INTZBERG’S 20th book, Bedtime Stories for Managers , is a thought-provoking page-turner. (In The theme running through most is that managers/leaders need to get out from behind their desks and see the world from the perspective of their employees and customers. Management is not eating the eggs. That requires some explanation.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It’s crucial for every successful leader to understand the motivations and drivers of their direct reports. As an executive leadership coach, I have helped my clients come up with seven of the most important questions that will create a positive and successful working environment with their direct reports.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. I’ve got a manager of managers on my team, let’s call her “Sue.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

” These are “ Asking for a Friend” questions I hear frequently in our leadership development programs. . What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? Try it with your direct reports and then teach them how to. Find, develop and encourage informal influencers. What does “regular” mean?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 12, 2020

That is a tough statistic to try to wrap your mind around, and I was interested in Piet’s opinion on how did we get to this point and how there could be some solutions to solve this talent management gap. Piet began by acknowledging this was a concerning report, and as leaders, we need to address these issues. Interview Summary.

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Chartered Management Institute

JANUARY 17, 2024

Leadership in Local Government CMI has partnered with the Social Market Foundation to explore the role that quality leadership and management can play in improving local government effectiveness. The strategy needs to include a funding increase for councils to improve recruitment and retention of staff across all levels.

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Chartered Management Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Better Management Report: Taking responsibility - why UK plc needs better managers This landmark CMI study, conducted in partnership with YouGov, explores the impact that good management can make – to individuals, their organisations and to wider society.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Managing Insecurity This research, conducted in partnership with The Work Foundation , explores the role managers can play in supporting workers in insecure jobs and highlights the limitations managers face, and the support they need. Read the full report Nearly 2.6 times more likely to be satisfied with their job.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? When I came back from maternity leave, the first thing I did was to build a clear development plan for each member of my team with a clear focus on critical thinking. I answered all their tough questions, as opposed to preparing my team managers to do so.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 16, 2018

A McKinsey Global Institute report on future of the workforce shows that between 75 million and 375 million people globally will have to change their occupation and acquire new skills by the year 2030. These changes are not just causing disruption to businesses, but are also becoming a big problem for the managers to face.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2018

One of the most important skills for any manager is listening. We are born with the ability to listen, yet somehow managers, at some point in their careers, seem to forget how to use this natural born gift. Listening is one of the most consistently lowest rated behaviors in 360 degree feedback assessments for managers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 15, 2024

Start with your direct report team. Check for understanding with your direct reports. Once the cascading timeline passes, have some conversations with people who report to your team. Coach the managers whose people don’t have it. Here’s how you do it: 1. Skip-level check for understanding. Listen to what they say.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

According to Invest Europe’s annual report 2023 , diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have also become critical components of venture capital assessments. This approach allows for the collection of objective data points to predict leaders’ predispositions to manage stress, pivot when necessary, and drive innovation under pressure.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Leadership in Education CMI has partnered with the Social Market Foundation to explore the role that quality leadership and management can play in improving educational institutions and educational outcomes. report seeks to better understand existing deficits - and the potential - of effective management.

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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! Solving the Talent Development Puzzle We don’t often know who’s on first or what’s on second.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re a manager, you likely hear a lot about not only leading and organizing but also being a coach for your team. Today on Asking for a Friend I talk with Sara Canaday about tips from her new book “Coaching Essentials for Managers.” As a manager, you supervise and organize the workload for those you are managing.

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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. Furthermore, the Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report reveals that 75% of organizations consider the future of work, including automation and AI, as a top business priority.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

In Wellbeing at Work , Jim Clifton and Jim Harter report that beginning in the late 1950s, Gallup sought to discover and quantify the difference between the best possible life and the worst possible life. My job and my manage r are the two strongest links to net thriving.” Remove abusive managers. It seems to be an elusive goal.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

Let’s say you are the company commander for an Army helicopter unit, a manager for a small organization, or the CEO for a large corporation, and you notice that the floor in the common area, break room, or conference room has continued to remain dirty for several days now. Hang with me this will get better, I promise.

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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

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.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Here are five effective ways to help leaders manage bullies in their organization: Establish clear policies and procedures for addressing bullying. Make sure all employees are aware of these policies and know how to report incidents of bullying. Be sure to follow up on any reports and take appropriate action to address the situation.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

While the last decade has flattened our organizations and reduced the need for some managers, the need to create leaders at every level has never been more necessary. We need connected managers to create community and spark collaboration. Supervisors hold the success of a business in their hands, and it’s all in how they manage.

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Leading Blog

JULY 22, 2021

Former CEO of Honeywell International, Larry Bossidy , on the behaviors a leader should look for in his or her direct reports: “Over the years, I’ve observed that certain behaviors, on the part of both the subordinate and the boss, are conducive to productive and rewarding relationships. Being technically strong is no longer enough to shine.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Career Advancement

MARCH 8, 2021

“Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time and energy needed to develop yourself.” – Denis Waitley. Through active leadership , you can support your direct reports through these transitions. Assess the key skills to develop. Take a skills inventory. Make a list of these skills.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The best leaders and managers understand that investing in a leadership coach is essential for achieving clarity and improved performance. As a manager or leader, your ultimate goal is to drive your team towards success. Developing Effective Communication: Clear and open communication is crucial for retaining employees.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Even the soft stuff can be reported in terms of numbers. Don’t say you invested in developing your team; instead share that three of your team members were promoted. Make life easier on your boss this performance management season, and invest the time to prepare properly. Write Down Where You Need to Improve.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Why is management so focused on getting employees back into the office? I think management is afraid of people goofing off. They’ve developed good communication and management practices with their staff. They love WFH, but they run into trouble frequently and require regular check-ins with management during the day.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

3) Build Multiple Relationships Within your first week on the job, host 1-hour on-boarding meetings with each of your direct reports. 3) Build Multiple Relationships Within your first week on the job, host 1-hour on-boarding meetings with each of your direct reports. This is your first opportunity to establish your personal brand.

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