Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 23, 2013
'This was a farewell. The last concert of the year for the high-school orchestra. The seniors wore roses and beamed with personality. The conductor held up his baton, and the music began. Powerful. Brilliant. Exciting. A send-off to the next phase of their lives. Then…he looked at the orchestra and grinned. He stepped off the [.] The post Orchestra Without a Conductor appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Terry Starbucker
MAY 5, 2013
'I was always uncomfortable on a pedestal. Call me modest, or humble, or whatever, but it just doesn’t suit me. There’s something so detached about it. There’s a real physical separation between you, the leader, and they, the people you lead. Communication from the pedestal is made by words and sounds, both written and spoken. But words and sounds aren’t enough.
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N2Growth Blog
MAY 25, 2013
'By Mike Myatt , Chief Executive Officer, N2growth . Is Memorial Day weekend just another holiday, or does it mean something more to you? While this weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for others. As a veteran and lifelong student of leadership I have always found Memorial Day weekend to be one of the most meaningful and significant of all holidays.
Lead Change Blog
MAY 13, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development Everything you do and say communicates SOMETHING. In fact, the most effective leaders know that their team’s performance hinges on being a great communicator. “Since we communicate whether we want to or not, it’s in our best interest to get good at it” David Grossman Communication Expert. When a leader communicates effectively, everyone understands the [.].
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Michael Lee Stallard
MAY 2, 2013
'It’s been said that attention is oxygen for relationships. That’s why it’s important when meeting with an individual, to develop the habit of being present by staying focused on him or her and giving your full attention. Be engaged and curious by asking questions and then ask follow-up questions to clarify. Listen carefully to words and observe facial expressions and body cues.
Great Leadership By Dan
MAY 7, 2013
'When it comes to understanding how to balance the need to keep a sharp eye on the bottom line and keep a workforce fully satisfied and productive, some managers and companies seem to get it while others don’t have a clue. There’s a ton of research and surveys that prove the following: Satisfied employees = satisfied customers = profitable companies.
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Terry Starbucker
MAY 26, 2013
'In my quest for more human leadership , I’ve discovered a core truth. If you encounter a workplace filled with people who love their jobs, you’ll find a great leader who made that happen. Those kind of environments don’t just pop out of thin air - there needs to be a catalyst. And that catalyst is the leader. So what’s the secret to building such a place, and thus, achieving leadership greatness?
N2Growth Blog
MAY 30, 2013
'By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Management is your day job; leadership is your career. That is a variation on a comment I heard recently from an executive who was speaking about the responsibilities that senior managers have to lead their organizations through change. Managers are expected to handle the workload; leaders are expected to determine what comes next.
Lead Change Blog
MAY 6, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development “People go farther than they thought they could when someone else thinks they can.” John Maxwell Webster’s defines encouragement as the “the act of inspiring others with renewed courage renewed spirit or renewed hope.” Think of a time of when you had a problem and you needed to talk to someone. Who was the person [.].
Modern Servant Leader
MAY 3, 2013
'This simple graphic depicts the difference between a Bad Boss and a Good Leader. I love it, because it highlights some key attributes, including: 1. Role of the Team : The Bad Boss expects the team to serve them. The Good Leader serves the team. 2. Command vs. Participate : Bad Bosses command others to do what they are no longer willing to do themselves.
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Women on Business
MAY 20, 2013
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Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 24, 2013
'I’m often asked which colleges are the best for “leadership.” The short answer is “most will do just fine.” As with most of life, it’s what you make of it. College is a great place to grow as a leader. Much of your leadership learning will come from peripheral aspects of the college experience. Being [.] The post 9 Ways to Maximize Your College Leadership Experience appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Terry Starbucker
MAY 19, 2013
'Two weeks ago I wrote about how leaders needed to be more human to achieve the “ success trifecta ” – a great company, happy employees, and a fulfilled leader. One of the pillars of the more human philosophy is the establishment of the Culture of Accountability. I touched on it briefly on that previous post – it’s the key to getting to a place where “ the need to be good is replaced with a relentless passion to be great”.
N2Growth Blog
MAY 16, 2013
'Google and Apple are both highly esteemed brands. Both companies share many common traits which have contributed to their success, but there is one very big difference between the two – Google plays offense while Apple has recently settled for playing defense. Apple is struggling to maintain its position in the market, while Google is expanding its position.
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Lead Change Blog
MAY 23, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development With spring well underway, many people have started their annual home spring cleaning ritual. Have you ever thought about doing a spring cleaning for your business? Spring is a great time for business leaders to examine routines, learn from past mistakes, and make improvements to create a more productive and successful company.
Persuasive Powerhouse
MAY 20, 2013
' . Today is the start of International Coaching week. This is the week designated by the International Coach Federation for professional coaches worldwide to host events that promote the proven power of coaching. This post is my own tribute to the week, a shameless promotion of the profession I joined more than a decade ago. . When I first started coaching, there were times that I would cringe at the promotion of my profession.
Women on Business
MAY 18, 2013
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Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 17, 2013
'Welcome to the May Frontline Festival. Thanks to all the amazing thought leaders sharing their perspectives on Trust and Transparency. Building Trust Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership says you “can’t build trust,” in his post How do I trust thee? Trust is important, but it has more than one dimension. I like that he differentiates between being [.
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.
Terry Starbucker
MAY 12, 2013
'It’s so tempting…… There are times when it seems so logical, and so right, to just kick it back and push the auto-pilot button. Things are going fine. There are no disturbances in sight. Status Quo? Sure, why not? (Plus, I’ve got other distractions calling me – like all those Social Media sites that keep popping messages on my screen).
N2Growth Blog
MAY 21, 2013
'By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. There is little in Donald Rumsfeld newest book, Rumsfeld’s Rules: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War and Life , that anyone in leadership would dispute. The book is an outgrowth of management and leadership aphorisms that Rumsfeld wrote and put on 3×5 notecards. Now gathered in book form, Rumsfeld’s Rules explores how to serve an organization and how to lead it.
Lead Change Blog
MAY 21, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development Workplace Issues Imagine Their Surprise “The whole department has quietly agreed never to mark anything but good scores on the damn thing!” I was talking with Joan, an employee of a large medical service provider and this…this was her ultimate response to the last round of employee surveys designed to improve morale and motivation.
Persuasive Powerhouse
MAY 22, 2013
'How unfortunate that our popular ideas of what a good leader should be are so often grandiose. Through current media, television, and movies, we expect perfection; a leader is strong, fearless and flawless. If we believe that myth, they should be superheroes, royalty and saviors all rolled into one. So we become disappointed when our leaders are only human after all.
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Women on Business
MAY 24, 2013
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Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 28, 2013
'Your team needs you, you respond. They have questions, you have answers. The phone rings, you pick it up. Great leadership? A pause can be more powerful. Speakers pause for effect. Great leaders pause for effectiveness. A powerful pause is a wildly under utilized leadership tool. Awkward silence creates opportunity. I’ve never regretted a pause. [.
Great Leadership By Dan
MAY 28, 2013
'Originally posted at Smartblog on Leadership 5/23/2013: Can a manager be an effective coach? Some (often, professional coaches) say that they can’t and shouldn’t, because they have too much of a vested interest in the outcome of the coaching and couldn’t possibly be neutral enough to hold back on their opinions. Then again, a lot of managers think they are already coaching when what they are really doing is a lot of teaching, advising and telling — or, worst case, micromanaging (think Pointy Ha
Tanveer Naseer
MAY 21, 2013
'If there’s one ailment most of us can agree on that’s found in today’s workplaces it’s a lack of engagement between employees and their work. Specifically, a lack of connection between what we do and what matters to us – both professionally and personally. Now, thanks to the recent study “Philips Work/Life Survey” conducted by Philips North America , we have additional insights into why organizations and their leaders need to address the issue of creating meaningful work
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
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Lead Change Blog
MAY 27, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development You’re distracted. Multi-tasking. Getting work done. You’re trying hard to give everyone the attention they need. It’s hard. If you’re like me, being spread too thin leads to distracted focus. Distraction speaks louder than words. What Your Team Hears When You Can’t Hear Them… You are not that important to me Others matter more Your [.].
Leadership Freak
MAY 1, 2013
'Spotting and dealing with fools challenges leaders. Foolishness has nothing to do with intelligence or talent. Smart, gifted people are prime candidates for foolishness. Twelve ways to spot fools: Believe they are right. Hate accountability and practical strategies. Love blaming and reject responsibility. Pursue personal ease rather than challenge.
Women on Business
MAY 6, 2013
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Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 10, 2013
'If you ask my mom if she’s a leader, she’ll say “no.” And then, everyone who knows her will just shake their heads and laugh. People follow leaders toward a vision. Leaders serve. Leaders grow leaders. My mom’s a leader. She’s grown a nice crop. Moms Growing Leaders Some moms hold formal leadership roles. Others [.
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