February, 2010

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The Secret To A Lifetime Of Productivity – And Five Ways To Find It

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full The Secret To A Lifetime Of Productivity – And Five Ways To Find It by Starbucker on February 28, 2010 It’s not the “doing&#. It’s not how fast, or how well. Nope, it’s none of these. The secret to a lifetime of productivity is simply this: Making the best selection of WHAT to do at any given moment.

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Werner Erhard on enlightenment, context, and leadership

Tony Mayo

Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo About Tony Mayo Newsletter Sign-up Sections Client Comments For Executive Coaches For Executives For Fun For Salespeople Quotes and Aphorisms Recommended Books Technology Tips Videos & Podcasts Popular Posts Twitter Log IX About Tony Mayo Truth or Consequences? CEO Executive Coaching Fees My Protein Shake Recipe One more question.

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Hire your replacement

Lead on Purpose

Home About the Blog Michael’s Bio Resources Lead on Purpose Entries RSS | Comments RSS Top Posts Lead on Purpose featured Five leadership practices for improving customer service Five factors of leadership Real-world examples of customer service Leadership and Product Management Five stages of problem solving Guest Post: The Yin-Yang of Product Management -- Market Sensing Book Review: The Leader Who had no Title Market sensing Product manager responsibilities Recent Comments Doug Tay

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0102 | Daniel Pink

LDRLB

'Daniel Pink is the author of several New York Times best-selling books including his new release, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. In Drive , Dan explores new research that suggests that our traditional ideas about motivation may be way off. 0:00 Introduction. 1:19 What is motivation 3.0? 3:50 Talk to us about some of the research you explore in the book. 6:40 What advice can you give organizational leaders on how to use this research?

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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The focus is on YOU

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer The focus is on YOU This morning when I was praying, God gently put His hand on my head and lovingly said - "My Son, Those who wait for an opportunity never get it. I have given you hands and head so that you can work hard, think, move ahead and create opportunities. Just like a farmer sprinkles seeds across on the land, I have sprinkled opportunities around you.

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But God.

Chris Brady

Author Chris Bradys Leadership Blog About Chriss Latest Book Rascal Audio Clips Italy 2010 Bora Bora Brazil General Ireland 2009 Mediterranean Trip 2008 (Expanded) LLR Links Rascal Book Blog The Center for Social Leadership Launching a Leadership Revolution Team Orrin Woodward Blog Founders Blog Team All Grace Outreach - Home Orrin Woodward Team Leadership CHRIS BRADY HOME PAGE Leadership Development Classes | Add your site « Freedom Only to the Degree of Self Mastery | Main | Leading Thro

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Fundamental Management is Fundamental Psychology

Tony Mayo

Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo About Tony Mayo Newsletter Sign-up Sections Client Comments For Executive Coaches For Executives For Fun For Salespeople Quotes and Aphorisms Recommended Books Technology Tips Videos & Podcasts Popular Posts Twitter Log IX About Tony Mayo Truth or Consequences? CEO Executive Coaching Fees My Protein Shake Recipe One more question.

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Seeds of success

Lead on Purpose

Home About the Blog Michael’s Bio Resources Lead on Purpose Entries RSS | Comments RSS Top Posts Lead on Purpose featured Five leadership practices for improving customer service Five factors of leadership Real-world examples of customer service Leadership and Product Management Five stages of problem solving Guest Post: The Yin-Yang of Product Management -- Market Sensing Book Review: The Leader Who had no Title Market sensing Product manager responsibilities Recent Comments Doug Tay

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Skills Theory

LDRLB

'The skills theory grew from the obvious flaw in the trait approach; traits are relatively fixed. This meant that trait theory was not particularly useful for developing new leaders who lack those traits. Skills theorists sought to discover the skills and abilities that made leaders effective. Similar to trait theory, skills theories are leader-centric, focused on what characteristics about leaders make them effective.

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3 High-Value Tips for Leaders to Break Out of Comfort Zone

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer 3 High-Value Tips for Leaders to Break Out of Comfort Zone Cozy environment and excellent facilities in your cabin/cubicle can make you feel super-comfortable. It is a physical comfort zone that we create around ourselves. Our desk becomes a place where discussions happen. Where papers are pushed. If you are someone who ‘does things’, sticking to your desk all the day long is still fine because you get paid to do the stuff.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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A Life That Risks the Wasting of Itself

Chris Brady

Author Chris Bradys Leadership Blog About Chriss Latest Book Rascal Audio Clips Italy 2010 Bora Bora Brazil General Ireland 2009 Mediterranean Trip 2008 (Expanded) LLR Links Rascal Book Blog The Center for Social Leadership Launching a Leadership Revolution Team Orrin Woodward Blog Founders Blog Team All Grace Outreach - Home Orrin Woodward Team Leadership CHRIS BRADY HOME PAGE Leadership Development Classes | Add your site « Move or Lose | Main | Grown-ups Should Make Sure That They Have

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6 Building Blocks To A Fortress of Credibility In The Workplace

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full 6 Building Blocks To A Fortress of Credibility In The Workplace by Starbucker on February 21, 2010 The last thing a CEO (or any other high level executive) needs in pushing goals, objectives and action plans all the way through the ranks of a company is to literally “feel” the skepticism as the messages are delivered – that collective vibe from the other team members that they rea

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Positions Ponder. People Purchase.

Tony Mayo

Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo About Tony Mayo Newsletter Sign-up Sections Client Comments For Executive Coaches For Executives For Fun For Salespeople Quotes and Aphorisms Recommended Books Technology Tips Videos & Podcasts Popular Posts Twitter Log IX About Tony Mayo Truth or Consequences? CEO Executive Coaching Fees My Protein Shake Recipe One more question.

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Clear leadership

Lead on Purpose

Home About the Blog Michael’s Bio Resources Lead on Purpose Entries RSS | Comments RSS Top Posts Lead on Purpose featured Five leadership practices for improving customer service Five factors of leadership Real-world examples of customer service Leadership and Product Management Five stages of problem solving Guest Post: The Yin-Yang of Product Management -- Market Sensing Book Review: The Leader Who had no Title Market sensing Product manager responsibilities Recent Comments Doug Tay

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

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.

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Your Voice of Encouragement: Integrity - Keep Your Word and Honor.

Your Voice of Encouragement

skip to main | skip to sidebar Monday, February 22, 2010 Integrity - Keep Your Word and Honor Your Promises It’s not always easy to do the right thing, especially if no one’s watching. But it’s always worth it. Trust hangs in the balance. You can destroy relationships quickly when you show a lack of integrity, so it’s critical that what you say is consistent with what you do.

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Seven Key Thoughts About Managing Human Resources

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Seven Key Thoughts About Managing Human Resources Here are SEVEN most prominent thoughts that stuck me this week about managing “human” resources. These thoughts can be useful if you are a business owner, a human resources professional, a project manager or a leader at any level in an organization: ‘Human Resources’ are more ‘human’ and less ‘resources’.

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Freedom Only to the Degree of Self Mastery

Chris Brady

Author Chris Bradys Leadership Blog About Chriss Latest Book Rascal Audio Clips Italy 2010 Bora Bora Brazil General Ireland 2009 Mediterranean Trip 2008 (Expanded) LLR Links Rascal Book Blog The Center for Social Leadership Launching a Leadership Revolution Team Orrin Woodward Blog Founders Blog Team All Grace Outreach - Home Orrin Woodward Team Leadership CHRIS BRADY HOME PAGE Leadership Development Classes | Add your site « Caption Contest 2010.3 | Main | But God.

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Leaders Can Be Human Too: In Praise of Touchy-Feely

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Leaders Can Be Human Too: In Praise of Touchy-Feely by Starbucker on February 14, 2010 My first executive leadership opportunity came very early for me – at age 27. A brilliant (but oh so eccentric) entrepreneur who had already amassed a large fortune was looking for more, and tapped me to oversee the operations of his latest acquisition.

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

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.

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Happiness is simple–and subtle

Tony Mayo

Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo About Tony Mayo Newsletter Sign-up Sections Client Comments For Executive Coaches For Executives For Fun For Salespeople Quotes and Aphorisms Recommended Books Technology Tips Videos & Podcasts Popular Posts Twitter Log IX About Tony Mayo Truth or Consequences? CEO Executive Coaching Fees My Protein Shake Recipe One more question.

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Mental Rehearsal - Can You Ingrain a Skill by Thinking about It?

Building Personal Strength

When I was 17, something weird happened to me. I wanted very much to go to West Point after high school, but to compete for the appointment, I knew I'd need a good resume. I was vice-president of the student council, first in my class, an Eagle Scout, and captain of the golf team. But I felt I needed another sport. So I decided to go out for the wrestling team.

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Your Voice of Encouragement: Compliments Are Free.So Why Don't.

Your Voice of Encouragement

skip to main | skip to sidebar Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Compliments Are Free.So Why Dont We Give Them More Often? In the course of a typical day, we encounter a lot of people – at home, at work, and everywhere in between. And during those instances, we have many opportunities to compliment, thank or praise someone, yet we don’t. We could say things like: “Thanks for the detailed attention you gave to completing that report.

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Style Theory

LDRLB

'Style theory differs drastically from trait or skill theories. Instead of focusing on who leaders are, style theories considers what leaders do. At the core of all style theories is the idea that leaders engage in two distinct types of behavior: task behaviors and relationship behaviors. How leaders combine these two behaviors determines their leadership effectiveness.

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Innovation: Five Signs You Might Be Faking It

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.

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Debunking the Myths of the Great Depression

Chris Brady

Author Chris Bradys Leadership Blog About Chriss Latest Book Rascal Audio Clips Italy 2010 Bora Bora Brazil General Ireland 2009 Mediterranean Trip 2008 (Expanded) LLR Links Rascal Book Blog The Center for Social Leadership Launching a Leadership Revolution Team Orrin Woodward Blog Founders Blog Team All Grace Outreach - Home Orrin Woodward Team Leadership CHRIS BRADY HOME PAGE Leadership Development Classes | Add your site « Caption Contest 2010.2 Winners Announced | Main | A Bloody Mess!

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A Critical Difference Between a Good and Great Leader (And It's.

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full A Critical Difference Between a Good and Great Leader (And It’s Not What You May Think) by Starbucker on February 2, 2010 Remember this famous quote? “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it&# – George Santayana I’ve heard this one time and time again in my years in the business world.

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The Irony of Positive Thinking

Tony Mayo

Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo About Tony Mayo Newsletter Sign-up Sections Client Comments For Executive Coaches For Executives For Fun For Salespeople Quotes and Aphorisms Recommended Books Technology Tips Videos & Podcasts Popular Posts Twitter Log IX About Tony Mayo Truth or Consequences? CEO Executive Coaching Fees My Protein Shake Recipe One more question.

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AWARENESS - Never Misplace Your Glasses or Car Keys Again

Building Personal Strength

The other day I was in my office working on an article when I heard a loud crash from the other side of the house. I bolted out of my office to see what had happened. When I got to the kitchen, I saw a pan lid and some forks on the floor. We have three cats, but none were in sight. No way to know which one was guilty. After I cleaned up the mess, I wondered how warm it was outside.

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Tough Comp Conversations: A Guide For Doing Them Right

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

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Your Voice of Encouragement: Are You a People Pleaser?

Your Voice of Encouragement

skip to main | skip to sidebar Thursday, February 25, 2010 Are You a People Pleaser? Young children love to get attention and approval from their parents. If you’re on a playground, observe how many kids yell, “Watch me go down the slide, Mommy!&# And then they wait for the positive look or exclamation from her once they get to the bottom.

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A Round Up of My Writing in February 2010

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer A Round Up of My Writing in February 2010 February was an amazing month for me personally – lot of new exploration, new experiences (good and bad, bad left me with some good lessons) and new ideas. January and February have been months of deliberate blogging for me where I religiously wrote three posts a week.

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The Most Rewarding Hobby?

Chris Brady

Author Chris Bradys Leadership Blog About Chriss Latest Book Rascal Audio Clips Italy 2010 Bora Bora Brazil General Ireland 2009 Mediterranean Trip 2008 (Expanded) LLR Links Rascal Book Blog The Center for Social Leadership Launching a Leadership Revolution Team Orrin Woodward Blog Founders Blog Team All Grace Outreach - Home Orrin Woodward Team Leadership CHRIS BRADY HOME PAGE Leadership Development Classes | Add your site « Grown-ups Should Make Sure That They Have | Main | Thank You to

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How I Graduated from the Billy Joel School of Life And Leadership

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full How I Graduated from the Billy Joel School of Life And Leadership by Starbucker on February 18, 2010 (This is a true story. Mostly.) I started out in Wisconsin wanting to be a Piano Man. Don’t Ask Me Why , but I just thought that it would be a pretty glamorous life.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.