Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 18, 2014
'Your strategy is only as strong as the ability to execute at the frontline. You can have all the great plans, six sigma workouts, and brilliant competitive positioning in the universe, but if the human beings doing the real work lack the competence, confidence, and creativity to pull it off, you’re back to muddling through. The team leader role is a tough gig.
General Leadership
JUNE 20, 2014
'“Teamwork makes the. dream work.”. Bang Gae. Every so often we have a grand idea, or dream of doing something bigger than our selves. Just the thought of it generates a chain of “What if…?”. We are even inspired by the image of what that dream looks like at its fulfillment. But for some reason(s), many of us don’t pursue our dreams. In May of 1831, a German engineer by the name of John Augustus Roebling immigrated from Prussia to the United States of America.
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Terry Starbucker
JUNE 1, 2014
'“I will follow a leader that tells stories of failure than I will one who pretends they never have” - Nancy Duarte. On the latest edition of the More Human Podcast, my guest is Nancy Duarte. Nancy is an expert in presentation design and principal of Duarte Design, where she has served as CEO for 21 years. Nancy speaks around the world, seeking to improve the power of public presentations.
Rich Gee Group
JUNE 13, 2014
'Good To Great. An incredible book by Jim Collins — relates how certain companies overcame their obstacles and pushed themselves from being just good companies to the stars of their industry. It chronicles how they made the leap, what they did, and what they didn’t do. How can you make the leadership leap with your team and go from just being a good leader (and that isn’t bad) to a great leader?
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N2Growth Blog
JUNE 24, 2014
'By John R. Childress. Chair, Cultural Transformation – President, N2Growth Europe, N2Growth. The dinosaur’s eloquent lesson is that if some bigness is good, an overabundance of bigness is not necessarily better. ~ Eric Johnston. Thanks to Professor Clayton Christensen of Harvard University and his 1997 landmark book, The Innovator’s Dilemma , we have a new way of understanding the life cycle of companies and why some market leaders maintain their dominant position and othe
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 11, 2014
'Many tough decisions need to be made every day. In hospitals and clinics, life-impacting decisions are made. On battlefields, just think of the decisions made and the ultimate sacrifices they may bring. Compared to sterile workplaces, the type of decisions and corresponding sacrifices pale in comparison. Yet, sacrifices happen every day and in every place. [.
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General Leadership
JUNE 13, 2014
'“The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himself positive results.”. Norman Vincent Peale. A positive attitude is contagious! Do you believe that? I certainly do as I’ve seen it in action throughout my life. So we arrive at our fifth stop on our journey through SERVANT leadership. As a leader, it is amazing the impact you can have on your organization with your attitude; either positive or negative, you set the tone.
Terry Starbucker
JUNE 8, 2014
'Photo by Mike Shur. Yesterday I was honored to once again be the emcee at the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) 2nd Annual Summit , featuring 15 successful Oregon entrepreneurs sharing their stories in 12-minute “TED-style” speeches. The theme was the “School of Hard Knocks” – apt because the event was held in Portland’s cool and unique Kennedy School hotel and event center.
Michael Lee Stallard
JUNE 1, 2014
'While working at Morgan Stanley in New York City, I met and discovered the writings of several thoughtful market analysts. Among my favorites was Byron Wien, who is now a vice chairman at Blackstone. In “ 20 Lessons Learned ,” Byron includes quite a few lessons that are relevant to connection and Connection Culture. . Byron Wien’s 20 Lessons Learned. 1.
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 19, 2014
'By Brian Layer. Chief Executive Officer, N2Growth. Do you know what everyone in your organization does? To find out, you might want to change your perspective. Years ago I learned to draw reading Betty Edwards’ book, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.” The effort sharpened my perspective of just about everything. To draw, I learned to see differently and I walked away with a clearer, fuller appreciation of the things around me.
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Lead Change Blog
JUNE 6, 2014
'There are certain qualities which are common to nearly all business leaders in senior corporate positions; a strong grasp of strategic management, a clear vision for the future, technical expertise and a strong desire to move forward successfully. However there are some leaders that appear to naturally inspire their colleagues to strive to achieve more. [.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 4, 2014
'When managers see their role as a small cog in a bigger system they do whatever they can to fit in. They trade power for conformity. Their team yearns for bold vision, challenging questions, and scaffolding support. But they look up and see weakness, which makes them feel weaker and diminishes results. Nothing saddens me more than potential leaders who give away their power.
General Leadership
JUNE 18, 2014
'This article was co-authored with Col Stricklin by Tanveer Naseer. The house is perfect. Yard meticulously manicured, walls freshly painted, window treatments perfectly hung…it is as you dreamed…just as you move out. For those who move often, it is a commonly understood idiom the house is always the way we want it just before we move out. As a leader, the same goes for developing a team.
Terry Starbucker
JUNE 19, 2014
'Leaders are constantly processing information, and are often called upon to make decisions based on that information. Or not make them. That’s where our knees come in. Sometimes the nature of this information, its source, or the manner in which it was delivered, puts some kind of strange electric charge into the knee, and consequently, it jerks upward, causing a powerful reaction.
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Michael Lee Stallard
JUNE 22, 2014
'#38 Make Lunch and Break Connections – In many workplace cultures today, taking lunch away from your desk may brand you as a slacker. It’s too bad this is the case since taking time to connect with someone who energizes you is a great way to boost your personal productivity by refreshing and re-energizing your brain. Try it this week. This is the thirty-eighth post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 30, 2014
'By John R. Childress. Chair, Cultural Transformation – President, N2Growth Europe, N2Growth. For the past 20 years I have been living in London and to say that the English are football crazy would be an understatement. There are multiple football leagues, as well as club teams in almost every village. The latest statistics show there are more than 140 individual leagues, containing more than 480 divisions, with an estimated average of 15 clubs per division, giving this tiny country more tha
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 2, 2014
'In a recent Forbes.com article (May 16, 2014), author Deborrah Himsel explored the roots of change initiative failures at Avon, General Motors, and other blue-chip corporations. The common denominator of these major-league disappointments, Himsel revealed, was the surprising tenacity of the organizations’ entrenched corporate cultures, with their potent alchemies of habit, tradition, reticence, and fear. [.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 25, 2014
'It’s interesting to see leaders who take their servant leadership philosophy seriously at work, but have a more hovering approach when it comes to their children. In an effort to protect and scaffold, they actually overlook natural opportunities for their children to emerge as leaders. The best way to learn the piano is to practice. The best way to learn to do a flip-turn is to get in the pool and get some water up your nose.
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.
General Leadership
JUNE 9, 2014
'”Being’ and ‘doing’ are inseparable aspects of your presence and influence. -author unknown. I have the privilege each year of speaking to auditoriums full of aspiring young leaders, anxious to go out into the world and make their mark. They are looking for the “book”, the “roadmap” , the “words or wisdom” that will guide them to the things they need “TO-DO” next.
Terry Starbucker
JUNE 5, 2014
'It’s always interesting to me when I read an article about a company whose fortunes had taken a turn for the worse, because invariably the leader will talk about going “back to the basics” How many times have you seen that one? A company loses their way, and their profits, and then suddenly has an epiphany – “ Jeepers, we need to get back to the basics!
Michael Lee Stallard
JUNE 1, 2014
'#35 Respect Other People’s Time – When you interrupt someone while he/she is otherwise engaged, show that you respect his/her time by saying “Sorry to interrupt you. Is this a good time to talk?”. Another way to respect other people’s time is not to linger. If the other person is not very responsive, it may be a sign that he/she is busy and is eager to get back to work.
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 2, 2014
'By Patricia Lenkov. Chair, Executive Search, N2growth. Gregg Steinhafel, former Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation stepped down earlier this month. The primary reason stated was because of the continued fall-out from the 2013 massive data breach. And massive it was! In case you don’t recall, up to 110 million customer records were compromised. It is interesting to note that there are a multitude of explanations as to what exactly happened in this debacle.
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Lead Change Blog
JUNE 23, 2014
'Leaders should write, not for the sake of writing — but to influence, inform, inspire, and engage a wider audience. Writing often also forces you to maintain clarity in your thinking, and sustain your perspective. I’ve been writing on LinkedIn for a few months, with some specific goals: Create a wider audience for my thought [.] Author information briansooy Principal and Design Director at Aespire Brian Sooy is the founder and design director of Aespire , a design and marketing communications a
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 27, 2014
'Great ideas come in halves , these are the words I hear often from my LGL en Español partner, Kay Valenzuela. I believe it. Work is enhanced by true collaboration. One of the best parts of my entrepreneurial journey has been the amazing collaborations, in writing, in business, in shared passions. I’ve got four deep collaborations in process now, including writing a children’s picture book with Alli Polin and the launch of a Parent’s Guide to Leadership (a free ebook downloa
General Leadership
JUNE 27, 2014
'“It is a dangerous position to be in when you can’t see, can’t hear and won’t listen…”. Stella Payton. As a lifelong military aviator, I’ve been afforded the opportunity to fly a host of jet aircraft. However, regardless of how different the airframes may have been, one item has always been constant. We pilot types call it the Dash-1.
Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 2, 2014
'I f you’ve ever watched or read the story of Sleeping Beauty, you know who Maleficent is. Maybe not by name but by her character. Maleficent, as portrayed in the original Sleeping Beauty tale, is the evil fairy who puts a curse on the baby Aurora. You know the curse. It’s the one that promises when Aurora turns 16 she’s going to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep.
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
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Michael Lee Stallard
JUNE 15, 2014
'#37 Safeguard Relational Connections – Don’t nuke people who disagree with you. If you disagree with someone, say so but do it in a respectful manner. You might even begin your response with “I may be wrong but is it possible that…?” or “It’s just one person’s opinion, and I may be wrong, but I wonder if it could be that….” If you offended or hurt someone’s feelings, apologize.
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 3, 2014
'By Damian D. “Skipper” Pitts. Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. with Susan C. Guiher. Leadership is about being able to lead out from crises before they occur (the defining meaning of Crisis Leadership). This is a talent and skill that many leaders today are simply lacking. What’s needed, is a disciplined, future-focused and intelligent “preemptive-minded cultural” approach known as Crisis Leadership.
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 26, 2014
'I am in the midst of my annual “working” vacation. For the past six summers, I’ve brought my daughters to visit my parents for a week or longer, with the understanding that I’ll work while we’re away. In the early years, balancing work with vacation on these trips happened easily. I spent time writing at [.] Author information Becky Robinson Founder and CEO at Weaving Influence Becky Robinson is the founder and CEO of Weaving Influence.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 30, 2014
'Leadership lessons come in many contexts. Last year, I shared what I learned about inspiring “courage” from my Scuba instructor on my first panicky intro to Scuba. A few more dives logged, I continue to see more connection between leadership and Scuba. Part metaphor. Part reality. I look forward to hearing your real-life metaphors and application. 6 Leadership Lessons From Scuba Diving. 1.
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