Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 5, 2024

Don’t assume your team knows just because you told them Magical thinking means you assume your team knows what you know. For example, you might think that explaining a task once is enough and everyone will understand and execute it perfectly. Of course, your team might not get it. It’s your job to ensure expectations are clear. How Magical Thinking Leads to Workplace Conflict Think about any significant conflict you’ve been a part of.

Team 561

Team How To Stress Follow-up 561

Leading Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

Here is a selection of Posts from August 2024 that you will want to check out: Imagine Catastrophe by @jamesstrock As a nation, we are sleepwalking through a fraught moment Are You Leading With Curiosity Or Control? by @TerriKlass 5 mistakes – and 5 better strategies – for leading someone with burnout by @suzimcalpine "The beatings will continue until morale improves.

Self-aware 389

Self-aware Morale Planning Books 389

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.

Reputation 304

Reputation Career Leadership Development Development 304

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.

Crisis 293

Crisis Long-term Power Leadership 293

Advertiser: Paycor

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

Management

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.

Ethics 272

Ethics Leadership Course Information 272

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

The difference between thriving and merely surviving often comes down to one crucial factor: having the right people in the right roles and driving the right culture. Enter Chief Talent Officers—the executive leaders who turn people and their talents into a strategic advantage. No longer just focused on hiring and training, today’s Chief Talent Officers are the architects of workplace culture and the visionaries shaping long-term business success.

Talent Management 221

Talent Management Innovation Drucker Diversity 221

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.

Power 389

Power Blog System Development 389

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.

Power 301

Power Leadership Development Development Leadership 301

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.

Wiseman 293

Wiseman Strategy Leadership Goal 293

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 266

Leadership Quality Globalization System 266

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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

How To

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

At its heart, succession planning is all about pinpointing and nurturing future leaders who can seamlessly step into critical roles within an organization when the time comes. Think of it as crafting a roadmap for the future by sharpening the skills of today’s workforce. This becomes even more crucial in the fast-paced world of modern business as companies navigate a constant stream of retirements, expansions, and unexpected departures.

Planning 221

Planning Succession Long-term Skills 221

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?

Storytelling 511

Storytelling Audience Motivation Video 511

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.

Entrepreneur 389

Entrepreneur Sample Sports Commitment 389

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.

Strategy 302

Strategy Team Energy Positioning 302

Advertisement

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.

Diversity

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.

Leadership 267

Leadership Goal Products Productivity 267

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.

Management 259

Management Cost Ethics Talent Management 259

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Understanding the Role of an Executive Coach in Business Growth Executive coaching is essential for driving business growth and unlocking the full potential of enterprises. In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, executives face a constant wave of challenges and opportunities. They need expert guidance to navigate these complexities and make decisions that will propel their businesses forward.

Executive Coaching 221

Executive Coaching Execution Entrepreneur Uncertainty 221

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.

Information 311

Information Influence Management Analysis 311

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.

Self-aware

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.

Uncertainty 383

Uncertainty Agility How To Strategy 383

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.

Leadership 296

Leadership Leadership Development Development 296

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.

Micromanagement 206

Micromanagement Team Delegation Teamwork 206

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.

Ethics 221

Ethics Resources Leadership Talent Management 221

Advertisement

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.

Innovation

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Importance of Effective Executive Searches in Nonprofit Organizations Effective executive searches are crucial for the success and longevity of nonprofit organizations. In today’s fast-paced world, nonprofits face unique challenges in finding top executive talent who can navigate the complexities of the sector while driving the organization toward its mission.

Execution 221

Execution Succession Budgeting Teamwork 221

Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 12, 2024

Get curious about what “be a better team player” feedback means. Your boss tells you you need to be a better team player. And you think, “Wait, what? Me? Where is this coming from? I AM a team player. Do you know how much I care about this team and the work we do? Do you SEE how hard I work?” But that’s your inside voice.

Team 291

Team Learning-by-Doing Career Follow-up 291

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.

Consensus 383

Consensus Comparison Follow-up Conference 383

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.

Succession 292

Succession Consensus Leadership Development Development 292

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

Tactics

Lead from Within

AUGUST 27, 2024

Ineffective leadership can cripple an organization, stifling growth and breeding discontent among employees. Recognizing the traits of poor leadership is the first step in correcting course and fostering a healthier, more productive workplace. Here are seven signs that clearly identify someone with bad leadership skills: Poor Communication: Ineffective leaders often fail to clearly convey expectations, provide feedback, or maintain open lines of communication.

Skills 204

Skills Leadership Resistance Reputation 204

Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

In one of my early leadership roles, I encountered a team that seemed destined for success. The members were highly skilled, the project had clear goals, and the resources were plentiful. Yet, despite all the advantages, the team fell short of its objectives, and the project ultimately failed. This experience left me questioning what went wrong. It wasn’t until years later, after facilitating a workshop, that the root causes became clear.

Team 195

Team Goleman Open-book Emotional Intelligence 195

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Understanding the Purpose and Functionality of Interim Executives The concept of interim executives is gaining significant traction, becoming a cornerstone for organizational growth and transformation. These seasoned professionals step into senior roles within an organization on a temporary basis, engaging in strategic decision-making, crisis management, turnaround schemes, or filling gaps due to sudden departures or absences of incumbent executives.

Execution 221

Execution Innovation Long-term Objective 221

Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 30, 2024

Episode 269: In this episode of The Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast , hosted by David Dye, you’ll dive the into change challenge and the fascinating world of behavioral economics with guest Melina Palmer. Behavioral economics is all about understanding how people really make decisions—not always in the logical, rational ways you might expect.

Team 266

Team Succession Film Stress 266

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

How To