Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 26, 2024
To be a better performance coach avoid these common mistakes. Have you ever had (what you thought was) a great performance coaching conversation—your employee commits to behavior change—but fifteen minutes later they’re back to their old habits? So you give them more performance coaching, this time “louder” literally or through progressive discipline.
Leading Blog
AUGUST 29, 2024
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Deborah Gruenfeld on power: “Success, impact, and life satisfaction are not the result of how much power you can accumulate, or even how powerful others think you are; they are the result of what you are able to do for others with the power you already have.
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Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 14, 2024
One situation every leader needs to be ready for is when a crisis hits your organization. Unfortunately, most leaders are ill-prepared and lack proper experience to know how to best address a crisis in such a way that allows the organization to pivot while still staying true to their long-term.
Leading in Context
AUGUST 21, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ego-driven leaders want to be “right” even when the evidence shows otherwise. They see rightness as something fixed that they can control. Of course, it isn’t fixed and they can’t control it, but they may not want to be confused with the facts. Conversely, when ego is not driving the thinking process, leaders can adapt to changing information and circumstances and change their minds.
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Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 27, 2024
Churchill carried England on the power of his voice. 7 Churchill Quotes: #1. Leaders define reality. Churchill gave people a bold way of seeing. “These are not dark days. These are great days.
Great Results Team Building
AUGUST 25, 2024
Micromanaging is the fastest way to demoralize your team and stifle productivity. Effective leaders know that teamwork is the backbone of any successful organization. Teams that function cohesively and autonomously are more likely to innovate, solve problems efficiently, and maintain high levels of morale. However, one common obstacle severely undermines this synergy… Micromanagement kills team morale.
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Leading Blog
AUGUST 30, 2024
W E can’t predict the pivotal changes still ahead, but we can learn to make good decisions to succeed with them. And not just succeed but grow. Uncertainty is neither good nor bad, depending on what we are trying to do and how we are set up. We can’t make great predictions, but we can learn to make better decisions and look for the possible upsides.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 7, 2024
“Stop doing busy work and start making a difference with your work.” This astute observation was shared recently by Liz Wiseman (someone I had the pleasure to speak with many years ago on my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast). And it inspired me to share a simple, but effective strategy that.
Leading in Context
AUGUST 7, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Leaders who solve complex problems need a special blend of qualities – the curiosity to untangle the variables, the persistence to keep trying, and the openness to change beliefs and strategies as answers emerge from the chaos. But those qualities will only take them so far. They’ll also need to be great listeners and engaging leaders, so that they gather information from stakeholders and team members.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 22, 2024
Work that isn’t noticed isn’t valued. People who work hard are overlooked for promotions every day. Helping doesn’t advance your career when others see you as a helper, not a leader.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Lead from Within
AUGUST 21, 2024
As an executive leadership coach, I routinely challenge the notion that effective leadership means being liked. In guiding numerous organizations, I’ve discovered that the most successful leaders know their true impact extends well beyond mere popularity. Here’s why leaders disregard the need to be liked: Approval Can Cloud Judgment: Leaders fixated on likability may avoid necessary risks.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 16, 2024
Do This, Not That, For Better Business Storytelling Done well, strategic storytelling will make you If you want to be a better storyteller, avoid these storytelling mistakes. Avoid These Strategic Storytelling Mistakes You want to be a better strategic storyteller, so how do you up your game? How do you tell a memorable story that has the impact you desire?
Leading Blog
AUGUST 27, 2024
M OST people think that breakthrough ideas come from a vision of the future that is better than what we see today. It is based on the idea that the future will be a new and improved continuation of today. The vision relies on past experiences and then finding patterns that are used to predict the future. However, successful breakthrough ideas require pattern-breaking—unconventional thinking.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 28, 2024
In the face of rising levels of workplace anxiety and burnout, there’s a natural tendency to consider building resilience as being the key to keeping such mental health issues at bay. But my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast argues that resilience is not enough and.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.
Leading in Context
AUGUST 14, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ego has a way of undoing even our best intentions as leaders. We have to be aware of our ego and manage it to avoid getting off track. In a world that requires rapid adaptation to changing events and circumstances, ego tries to maintain the status quo and works against our ability to pivot in response to change. Think of the adaptable leader as piloting a boat, able to turn at a moment’s notice as the situation warrants it.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 13, 2024
Gratitude energizes. Unspoken appreciation drains vitality. Would positive energy improve your life? Your team? Think of gratitude as pouring energy into others. Discover five simple strategies to bring vitality to your team and yourself.
Lead from Within
AUGUST 12, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business world, the pressure to succeed often translates into a culture of overworking. A recent study revealed that a staggering 95% of employees feel external pressure to overwork, with almost three-quarters of people working overtime at least once a week. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed countless companies struggle with the detrimental effects of this trend.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 19, 2024
When Managing Up, Don’t Bring Data Without a Point of View When your manager asks you for information, don’t just answer their question. Have a perspective. To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into influence. The Problem: Why Your Boss Is Frustrated Every day we hear from frustrated executives buried in data.
Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership
Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.
Leading Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Neuropsychologist Paul Pearsall on guilt: “Trying to be guilt-free and have the highest self-esteem leads us into an irresponsible life no matter how successful we are in our careers and social lives. If our ultimate self-help goal is increasing and protecting our self-esteem, we risk preventing ourselves from making necessary substantive changes in our
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 18, 2024
In any business, there are periods of ebb and flow. This is precisely why it is important to have various strategies in place to improve operations and results, in order to avoid professional stagnation. Integrating training programs is undoubtedly one of the essential steps in developing sales potential. L&D experts design training sessions and special activities aimed at supporting the sales team, providing new information, and interacting with employees to set common goals together.
Leading in Context
AUGUST 28, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership requires growth, a willingness to acknowledge complexity and an understanding of the broader context in which we lead. None of those are easy. Today I'm sharing resources for understanding the importance of embracing complexity as the world changes.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 20, 2024
There are two kinds of critics. Those who push against your success and grumblers trying to help. Embrace prickly helpers. Ignore stone-throwers on the sidelines. Some critics care. Take five steps with critics. #1. Clarify concerns. Don't explore criticism until everyone agrees on the issue. More.
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Every company wants to be a leader in innovation, but how can you tell if your company is really innovating or just going through the motions? See the 5 signs you might be faking innovation and what to do if you are.
Lead from Within
AUGUST 5, 2024
As an executive leadership coach, I’ve had countless conversations with employees about their deepest fears and concerns in the workplace. These fears can keep them up at night, causing stress, anxiety, and decreased productivity. It’s essential for leaders to understand and address these fears to create a supportive and thriving work environment.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 14, 2024
Despite doubts about the value of a college degree given rising costs and changes in the economy, a recent analysis of 5.8 million Americans by New York University shows that getting a degree is still a good investment, though the payoff varies depending on what you study and who you are. The study looked at how much people earn over their lifetimes with and without a college degree.
Leading Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
L ACROSSE legend Paul Rabil wanted a guidebook for the road to being a champion. So, he went looking for guidance from some of the greatest athletes, coaches, entertainers, and entrepreneurs in the world. He wanted to know what made them great. What he learned he put into this book, The Way of the Champion. Champions aren’t born. They’re made through determination, discipline, and sacrifice.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 13, 2024
In today’s world, communication happens on multiple levels: from email to live chat, voice call to social media channels, customers use their preferred mode of communication while interacting with a brand. Effective customer communication is a facet of customer service that businesses need to excel in for enhanced profitability and improved customer acquisition.
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conver
leaderCommunicator
AUGUST 19, 2024
“Empathy” is a word that’s discussed often as a coveted leadership skill, and yet there’s still uncertainty – and some skepticism – about how much empathy matters in the workplace today. For some, empathy feels like a soft skill that may be difficult or impractical to apply, particularly when you’re leading a large team that don’t all know you as well.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 6, 2024
Intellectually humble leaders get better when things get harder. Humility isn't a feeling. It's a way of seeing yourself. This post explains the advantages of practicing intellectual humility. Read this post if you want to thrive in leadership.
Lead from Within
AUGUST 9, 2024
As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen many leaders struggle with ineffective strategies. Despite their best efforts, they fail to achieve the desired results. If your leadership strategy isn’t working, it’s time to take a step back and reassess. In my experience here are the top five reasons your strategy might be falling short and how to fix it.
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
AUGUST 12, 2024
Differentiating your business and making it stand out isn’t about cosmetic external attributes. It’s about sharing the internal elements that make your business different. Today’s post is from Winnie Brignac Hart, co-author of Stand Out. Today, we’re bombarded with marketing messages from every side – the New York Times estimates over 5,000 messages every day.
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