Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 17, 2012
Posted in Team Dynamics Value Creation What is it? Toxic leadership is brought about by lack of self-awareness, lack of self-control and confidence, all of which are seeded by self-interest. As a result, a toxic leader’s subordinates don’t like him or her. Toxic leaders care all about themselves. They only think of their own feelings and disregard those of others.
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 14, 2012
By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. Today’s post is a rather short rant, but one I felt compelled to put forth. I just finished reading an article where the author (a self professed innovation guru) recommended strategy be aligned with capability, and that to allow ambition to exceed capability is a nothing short of a recipe for disaster.
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Terry Starbucker
AUGUST 5, 2012
The world’s collective eyes have been focused on the Olympic Games in London this past week, and as I watched these awesome athletes compete, there was one group that particularly “grabbed” me this time – the gymnasts. This is one of the most popular categories in the entire competition, because of the sheer athleticism on display, and the high drama that’s generated by the razor-thin margins between victory and defeat.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 23, 2012
“What’s your leadership magic?” That’s my favorite question to ask really successful front line leaders. Clearly something is working for these folks, and I am always thirsty to understand just what. If you are a leader growing leaders, it’s a great question to ask. I guarantee it will immediately bring out sparkles in eyes, [.
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Michael Lee Stallard
AUGUST 16, 2012
Did you notice at the Olympics that all the world class athletes had coaches? No one becomes great without coaching. We all have blind spots we cant see that are sabotaging our performance. This is true of leaders, too. Coaches and mentors help leaders see their blind spots. They also provide advice and encouragement to help leaders overcome their blind spots and strengthen their strengths.
Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 21, 2012
It’s easy to be a great leader in a company that values leadership, develops leaders, and is full of role model leaders to earn from. You’ve seen the lists: 2011 Top Companies for Leaders. The Top 20 Best Companies for Leaders. 40 Best Companies for Leaders 2012. 25 Top Companies for Leaders. These companies, while not perfect, tend to have great hiring and promotional practices, and invest in succession planning and leadership development.
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N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 24, 2012
By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. This is the time of year when most of us turn our attention to presidential politics, but let us not forget that business is also political – to think otherwise is simply naïve. Office politics exist in every organization without regard for industry, structure, culture or values. Good leaders will do what they can to align interests/actions on matters more important than individual political agendas, but if you’ve been in business for
Terry Starbucker
AUGUST 12, 2012
Leaders have to “be” many things, and a lot of them are seemingly contradictory - paradoxes that hover over our daily decisions and interactions. How we deal with these paradoxes can be the difference between good and great. There are six in particular that need some keen navigation: 1) Process vs. Innovation – On the surface this looks more like a huge battle; the free thinking forces that love chaos and drive change, against the system-driven processors who thrive on order a
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 3, 2012
As we have been working through our “Charisma Project,” I have been on the look out for signs of great charisma in every day life, and realized it’s time for me to talk about Larry. Larry Owensel is a professional dancer and personal trainer, and teaches the interval kickboxing class I have been taking each [.].
Leading Blog
AUGUST 24, 2012
Jazz has always been a good metaphor for the art of leadership. In Yes to the Mess , Frank Barrett, knocks out of the park. How do we create a culture where people can innovate? Barrett wants us to look at leadership differently and increase our leadership repertoire beyond hierarchical models, “so that we more fully appreciate the power of relationships.
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Next Level Blog
AUGUST 2, 2012
Most of the world knows by now that U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps broke the all-time record for most medals won by an Olympian in London this week. It’s a truly amazing achievement on Phelps’ part but, honestly, not one in which there are many legitimate leadership lessons. Seriously, how many of us have the gifts and abilities in our respective fields that Michael Phelps has in his?
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 20, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Delegation is powerful. It’s a huge part of growing a business and creating trust. One person can only do so much effectively. To multiply and accomplish more, delegating effectively is vital. Why do people struggle with delegation? Not because they don’t want to delegate, but because they are not taught how to delegate effectively.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 14, 2012
I’m delighted to share this guest post from Henry Mintzberg and Peter Todd, one of the professors and Deans from m y alma mater, McGill University. Do you ever disconnect, even for just a few minutes? Think about the last time you used your “off button.” Was it at home over the weekend? On vacation? Or were you at the office? BlackBerrys, iPhones, Androids, iPads, and all their digital relatives are transforming our lives—for better and for worse, with profound implications for management.
Terry Starbucker
AUGUST 19, 2012
Today I came across something that really it home with me – it was a New York Times interview of James P. Hackett , the CEO of furniture-maker Steelcase. In it he told the story of how he met hotel magnate Bill Marriott back in 1994. He said, “As we were talking about strategy, I remember being struck by the look in his eyes as he talked.
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Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 28, 2012
Anyone can be angry– that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way– this is not easy. -Aristotle I run… I do yoga… I reflect… I write…and sometimes, I get angry. As leaders, how we manage [.] The post On Anger: Techniques for Managing Emotions at Work appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
AUGUST 28, 2012
The often repeated phrase, “There’s no ‘I’ in TEAM” is only half true. It ignores the fact that great teams have great individual members. And high performing teams are not always easy places to be. Mark de Rond acknowledges in There Is an I in Team , that “with few exceptions, the qualities that make individuals as gifted as they are can make them wearisome as team members.
Women on Business
AUGUST 9, 2012
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Aspiring women entrepreneurs should build their support networks and learn from other women who already carved out their paths to success. Entrepreneur Kate Endress of Ditto.com shared these 10 tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs: Join a Meetup for women entrepreneurs in your area. Contact your alumni association to find out what women in business resources they have.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 13, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development If there is one difference maker in organizations, it may be the leaders’ ability to create unity and loyalty. Unity and loyalty often make the difference between mediocrity and greatness. When I see an organization that lacks personal accountability and has a toxic culture of finger pointing and blame, it is usually the result of [.].
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.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 14, 2012
I’m delighted to share this guest post from Henry Mintzberg and Peter Todd, one of the professors and Deans from m y alma mater, McGill University. Do you ever disconnect, even for just a few minutes? Think about the last time you used your “off button.” Was it at home over the weekend? On vacation? Or were you at the office? BlackBerrys, iPhones, Androids, iPads, and all their digital relatives are transforming our lives—for better and for worse, with profound implications for management.
Terry Starbucker
AUGUST 26, 2012
“Good Job!” I used to hear this early in my career and feel pretty satisfied about it – after all, someone was praising me for getting the job done. And who doesn’t want to be praised? Later on, I became a leader and discovered the real hazards of those two little words. I thought that delivering a lot of “good jobs” would help with morale, and spur the team on to greater heights.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 27, 2012
We’ve all been on the receiving end of stupid feedback from time to time. It’s mean. It hurts. And it isn’t useful… or is it? Feedback is stupid when it’s alarming, but not specific… when we leave the conversation not understanding what to learn, or have any inkling about what to change. It’s easy [.] The post Stupid Feedback: When Stupid Smarts and What to Do About It appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
AUGUST 21, 2012
This is a guest post by George H. Labovitz and Victor Rosansky, authors of Rapid Realignment : How to Quickly Integrate People, Processes, and Strategy for Unbeatable Performance. They say that the first challenge of alignment is to get everyone on the same page by understanding the organization in the same way. That means getting to the unifying concept of the organization to which everyone can contribute.
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Leading in Context
AUGUST 1, 2012
What is the Greater Good? As leaders, we must think beyond our own interests to the interests of those we lead and serve, and the interests of communities and the world. We must take a long-term view, keeping in mind the broad effects of our day-to-day decisions. Many people refer to the "greater good" as an important part of leading ethically, and use different words to describe it.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 28, 2012
Posted in Self Leadership Team Dynamics Alliances are a key part of what a leader does. They are critical whether you are an employee, business owner, consultant, or volunteer. Alliances provide a network of trusted sources. Skilled leaders build diverse teams for success and do not work in a vacuum. In my blog post, Keys to Successful Leadership, I briefly touch on the importance [.].
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 7, 2012
The following is a guest post by Adrian Davis. A customer focused business, whether B2C or B2B (we all have customers), is more profitable and has greater longevity. Period. Research has proven that businesses that aim to be more customer-centric have a 24% higher net profit, and have a higher profit per employee than ‘the other guys’ (those that aren’t customer focused).
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 24, 2012
I asked Professor Henry Mintzberg, author of 140 articles and 13 books, “If you waved a magic wand over businesses, what would you change?” He said, “I’d get rid of all MBA’s.” He explained, “We’d lose some good people but in the whole it would be a positive move.” Mintzberg’s quiet voice disarms but he [.].
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Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 18, 2012
I first really met this spirited warrior, Matt on a (yoga) Mat. Our arms and spirits intertwined as we breathed through warrior poses. That was when I began to understand his powerful and joyful heart and spirit. Oh sure, we had been working together at church on our “Quest” before that, me as advisor and [.] The post Saturday Salutation: Spirited Warrior appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
AUGUST 16, 2012
Bill Lane was Jack Welch’s speechwriter for nearly two decades. In Losing It , he draws on his experiences primarily at GE to highlight the behaviors that are career killers. Naturally, Welch figures into much of this book. Reading the stories you might recognize a few areas where you may need to rethink your approach or behavior. Most of his insights are the kind of common sense that we easily see overlooked by others but forget to put into practice in our own lives.
Women on Business
AUGUST 1, 2012
Don’t Worry Be Happy and Be Productive. A simple phrase, or lyrics as it may be. My father uttered these words to me on a regular basis as a child, and occasionally still does today. I remember listening to that song in my dad’s old den, and not really getting it. I lived with my dad, and to his credit I think he raised a me to be a pretty awesome woman with a strong sense of self and confidence.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 9, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership You’d been angling to get assigned to the special project team at work for a long time. Finally your dream came true. What you weren’t expecting, however, was discovering the team facilitator rubbed you the wrong way, big-time. Maybe it’s a case of opinions and values being worlds apart. Perhaps there’s open hostility or a [.].
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