Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 22, 2013
'Patience is the support of weakness; impatience the ruin of strength -Charles Caleb Colton “Karin, we should be able to have this project done by the end of the year.” I listened impatiently as the team broke down the timeline, contingencies, and tasks. They were the experts, and the project involved heavy IT lift–never fun. I [.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 27, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development Whether you are in a business meeting, speaking with a customer, or interacting with a new acquaintance, first impressions are crucial. The first moments when you speak with someone are vital and truly set the tone for the entire interaction and all future interactions as well. According to research done at New York University, we make [.].
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Terry Starbucker
AUGUST 4, 2013
'“Morale is poor, turnover is high, and our performance has been dismal. Can you fix all this for us?” Leadership has its challenges, and there’s none more daunting than walking into a difficult “turn around” situation. The expectations are high and the pressure is on, but the rewards are great for the leader that accepts this call to duty, and succeeds.
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 27, 2013
'By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Usually if the title of a business book contains the word “idiot” in the title I assume the book is a screed on the perils of working for bosses who are not as smart as the author and therefore deserve belittlement. Such books I avoid like the plague because like subjects of these fevered rants, the authors – often disgruntled employees or self-important consultants – offer little of merit other than an ability to rail against the syst
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General Leadership
AUGUST 6, 2013
'“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.”. J.K. Rowling. On a hot and hazy morning in August 1984, Bill Shore’s life changed. He was a senior political advisor to Senator Gary Hart in his Washington office. Coming off Hart’s presidential campaign loss, Shore was reading the Washington Post when he came across a brief article about impending famine in Africa: “200,000 to Die this Summer in Ethiopia,” the headline read.
Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 19, 2013
'Let’s say one of your kids just graduated college and they are about to start their first real job. If they ask you how to be successful at work - what would you tell them? Or, you’re asked to be a mentor to a high potential up and comer. They ask you for your best advice on how to get ahead. You’ve only got 30 minutes. What advice would you give them?
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Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 7, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development Don’t wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom.”~ Jim Rohn Wisdom comes only with time as we reflect upon our experiences, synthesize our learning, practice patience and uplift ourselves to a new beginning. The journey of leadership is an inner quest to discover who you really are and what you care about. It’s a [.].
Terry Starbucker
AUGUST 18, 2013
'It was 5 years ago when I discovered the real secret of life after a walk down Pearl Street in Boulder Colorado. I just happened to have my eyes wide open that day – one of those rare ones where for whatever reason, there was a hightened sense of awareness of my surroundings. I wandered through candy stores and ice cream shops, and watched kids playing in the water fountain.
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 20, 2013
'By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Years ago, I picked up a pearl of wisdom from coaching great, John Wooden. Make each day your masterpiece! Living at that level is a powerful and challenging concept. Most of us fall short and it‘s easy to blame our circumstances and those around us for their distraction. Yet, a leader has a duty to perform at the highest possible level and an honest assessment may reveal days laden with missed leadership opportunities.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 13, 2013
'The following is a guest piece by Ritchie Norton. Why do so many people, businesses, marriages, and even entire empires fall? We’ve probably heard the proverb “Pride goeth before a fall” but could the answer really be that simple? Arguably, all other vices could fall under the umbrella called pride, and if pride really is at the heart of humanity’s greatest ills, then it is, by that measure, the most destructive power in the world.
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Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 5, 2013
'Welcome to the August 5 th , 2013 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For this month’s Carnival, I asked an all-star collection of leadership experts the following question: What is one piece of advice would you give to a new leader/manager? Ah, if only I had this when I got my first promotion. This list is a keeper! Bookmark it, share it with anyone starting out in leadership/management, and anyone considering a leadership role.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 2, 2013
'Great leaders open doors for other leaders. Great leaders also know when to knock. Be a door opener. Learn how to knock. Who’s opened doors for you? What have you done to open doors for others? Bill Treasurer, author of Leaders Who Open Doors, is collecting stories of leaders who have opened doors, or [.] The post Super Leaders Open Doors appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 6, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development It is the desire of every leader to see their vision become reality. The challenge leaders face translating vision to reality is having the focus and clarity to bring their vision to life. Prior to any discussion of bringing a vision to life you need solid plan, a foundation. What Is Clarity Really About? Clarity [.].
Persuasive Powerhouse
AUGUST 28, 2013
'Some of you might recognize the title of this post as the first agreement from a thought-provoking little book called “ The Four Agreements ,” by Don Miguel Ruiz. I think about the power of words often and really like the idea of endeavoring to be impeccable with your word. This is particularly important for leaders, as they are watched closely and often imitated in an organization.
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N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 1, 2013
'By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Recently, I approached the entrance of familiar children’s store and saw a dead bird on their doorstep. Decay indicated the time for a proper burial had passed and while disturbed, I was not surprised the employees left it lying in state. The dead bird on the doorstep is a common symptom of a big organization problem and if you run one, you might have a few dead birds of your own.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 6, 2013
'The following is a guest piece by Bill Treasurer. A lot has been written about Transformational Leadership. The term was coined by James McGregor Burns, the Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian. In his book “ Leadership ” he talks about the transformational impact that occurs on performance and morale when a leader connects a follower’s sense of identity to the collective identity of the organization.
Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 8, 2013
'Guest post from Bill Treasurer: A lot of leaders default to creating duplicates at the top. It’s natural to gravitate toward, and develop bonds with, people who look like, talk like, and think like we do. So a lot of leaders end up promoting people who are just like them in gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disposition, and education. It’s just plain easy to want to be around members of one’s own tribe.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 12, 2013
'Authenticity is risky. When you lead from your heart, feedback stings brighter. It takes courage to think (and even more to say) to those in positions of power, “Thank you, I understand you, I choose not to lead that way.” I’ve said that. These potentially vital words are treacherous on two fronts. First, you may be [.] The post The Sacrifice of Authenticity appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 1, 2013
'Posted in Change Management Leadership Development Self Leadership Value Creation No one likes to fail. Failure feels like losing. But failure is more generous than we might think. Failure gives experience to those who try and offers wisdom to those who will try next. Failure fuels our quest for something better. It is the hunger that drives our discontent.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 24, 2013
'Image source Leadership is relational. Plans and programs shrivel compared to the relationships you create, nurture, or tolerate. Organizations are only as strong as the relationships that hold them together. Gossip weakens and destroys relationships. Gossip is about power. Those without power, gossip to get power. Manipulation, twisting truths, and speculation are symptoms of feeling […].
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 28, 2013
'By Mike Myatt , Chief Executive Officer, N2growth . I’m a big fan of author and historian David McCullough. His writing has a way of transporting me back in time like few other authors can. Recently I have been immersing myself in his account of America’s second president John Adams. McCullough’s portrayal of John Adams has made no small impact on me.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 20, 2013
'When it comes to leadership, there’s a common understanding that true leadership doesn’t require formal titles or roles. Rather, it involves our ability to inspire and rally those around us to commit their talents, creativity, and insights towards a shared purpose, and then doing whatever we can to help them to succeed in that effort. It’s looking at leadership from that lens that’s compelled me to share these three important lessons – along with one of my own – from a m
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Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 29, 2013
'Guest post by Al Gini and Ronald M. Green : With the great Nelson Mandela struggling with health issues, we’ve been thinking a lot about the general phenomenon of leadership. Mandela is clearly one of the great leaders of our time. His example convinces us that ethical leaders display deep selflessness and an absence of the two deadliest of Pope Gregory the Great’s “seven deadly sins” – pride and envy.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 29, 2013
'Communicating the hard stuff leaves even the best leaders stressed and queasy. You care deeply about the human beings you support. You don’t mean to play games, but a sprinkle of sugar-coating, with a dollop of “they don’t really need to know this…” diminishes trust and undermines your leadership. When we’re not honest and direct, [.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 22, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development Integrity comes from the Latin word for integer. Integer means something doesn’t divide easily. It’s a whole. Integrity originally meant purity, completeness, the opposite of hypocrisy. Only recently have we associated it with honesty or trustworthiness, possibly because it’s easy to make promises and present ourselves a particular way in our easy-media culture.
Persuasive Powerhouse
AUGUST 19, 2013
'I don’t mean to make the subject or your mortality maudlin or sad, but you will leave this world at some point. In our society, we tend to deny or ignore the fact that everything passes away – even us. I think it’s important for leaders to come to grips with their mortality because it makes life – and leadership – all the more important and sweet.
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
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N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 19, 2013
'By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Are you ready to hang it up? That may not be a question that most people ask themselves often enough, but maybe it is one more of us need to ask ourselves. This thought is prompted by a 2012 column by best-selling author Bob Greene column on St. Louis Cardinal manager Tony LaRussa’s decision to retire after winning the World Series, the first time that any manager has ever done so.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 27, 2013
'With the maturation of the major social media networks (Twitter turned 7 this year, while Facebook and LinkedIn are 9 and 10 years old respectively), social media has not only become a regular fixture in our everyday digital lives, but it’s also changed the way we communicate in terms of what we share, and how ideas move to the forefront of our collective social conscience.
Modern Servant Leader
AUGUST 15, 2013
'We all want the best for our team and we each want to succeed. The problem is, hearing what we do wrong, sucks. Nobody enjoys listening to a list of things they could improve. So if you want to help others succeed, here are 10 tips to deliver constructive criticism that help us win, together. 1. Listen First. Before offering your constructive criticism, make sure you understand where the person is coming from.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 9, 2013
'You know you need an elevator pitch. Perhaps you’ve even practiced and gotten “why chose me” down to a perfect pitch. But somehow you never seem to get the chance to use it. Sadly, the biggest mistake I see aspiring networkers make is that they don’t recognize an “elevator” when they’re in one. Invisible [.
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