Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Leadership is hard and every decision a leader makes is subject to opinion. Different opinions. Lots of different opinions. Every hard decision a leader makes excites some and upsets others. At the same time, most of us who have positions of leadership want people to like us personally and in our role as a leader. We all like to be liked. This leads many leaders, however, into becoming victims of people-pleasing.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The term wake is a boating term that refers “to the trail of disturbed water that is left as a boat moves in the water.” It can be seen from some distance away, and the size of the wake is typically determined by the speed and the size of the boat. Whatever the magnitude of the wake, the one thing that is certain is that a wake is created. A boat simply cannot move without disturbing the water around it.

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

The Importance of Leadership Development. Talk to most people about the importance of leadership development and you will likely hear why it’s so important. Studies have proven that leadership development efforts help you: Retain emerging leaders. Improve engagement and job satisfaction. Improve corporate results. Increase change management success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Don’t Let Assumptions Limit People Who Can Contribute Great Ideas “I’m looking at my people and I just don’t think they can get there from here.” Vivian was a gung-ho CEO exploring what it would take to build a more Courageous Culture […]. The post How to Help All Your People Contribute Great Ideas appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

While not all leaders will develop their talents and abilities to the same level, all successful leaders more or less begin with the same foundation. Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

For leaders, trust is a must. It’s the critical foundation for creating an environment where your team members can flourish, be engaged, and exercise their creativity and innovation to achieve their goals and those of the organization. Trust is the connective tissue in relationships and organizations, and it allows us to collaborate and achieve more together than we would independently.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Key to succeeding at leadership in today is our ability to learn new skills to improve the way we lead. But how can we consistently apply these new skills over the long run, instead of falling back on old habits? In this episode of Leadership Espresso Shot, I share 3. Click to continue reading.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Development discussions always go better when your employee comes prepared to engage in conversation. We’ve designed this guide to help your team members think more deeply about their development goals and key actions. Give it to them in advance and ask them […]. The post How to Prepare for a Better Development Discussion (Free Tool) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Some time ago, a new boy came to the neighborhood and Louie was not happy. Life was going along just fine for Louie. Everybody loved him and he thoroughly enjoyed greeting neighbors. Then Mac came along—five pounds of white fluff and super power energy. Everyone thought he was adorable… except Lou. At first, Louie was okay with the idea of a new dog in town.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Communicating unpopular decisions is a task that all leaders will tackle at some point in their career. In a recent workshop, I was asked for tips to do this with greater confidence and skill. I wanted to share my answer here so you could benefit also. I have six ideas to help you prepare for […]. The post Communicating Unpopular Decisions appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Leading Millennials. Ouch, did that hurt to read as much as it did for me to type it out? The title stings. It’s accusatory. And, more often than not, I believe this is true. Millennials aren’t the problem. Just like the Baby Boomers or Gen Xers weren’t the problem either when they began to invade the workforce. […] The post Millennials Aren’t The Problem.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

By Linda Fisher Thornton I am a long-time advocate of systems thinking. It has risen in importance as an increasing number of our greatest human challenges can't we understood or resolved without it. Today, I'm taking a look at new findings on the human microbiome, which is known to impact the brain in important ways. You may have already seen the recent news about advances in our understanding of the Gut-Brain Axis.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

We all live in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. When cultural change abounds, the irony I frequently observe is organisations engage in less leadership development, rather than more. Leaders work in increasingly leaner organisations. They are more diverse, culturally and generationally. Their collaborations may be virtual, and navigating the virtual world brings additional demands and benefits.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post from S. Chris Edmonds : Being around values mis-aligned people lowers trust, discretionary energy, and performance. Our research suggests three key steps you can take to ensure values-aligned experiences: 1) Be clear on your own values. Define the behaviors you will demonstrate when you are living your values, and take time regularly to reflect on how you’re doing with modeling those valued behaviors. 2) Observe the decisions and behaviors of others.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

A Reel Leadership Article. Thirty-seven years after the first Rambo movie and eleven years after the last Rambo movie was released, Rambo: Last Blood hits the theaters. In a furious bloodbath, Sylvester Stallone steps back into one of the roles that made him famous. Rambo: Last Blood tells the story of John Rambo years after his last great outing. […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Rambo: Last Blood appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

While not all leaders will develop their talents and abilities to the same level, all successful leaders more or less begin with the same foundation. Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

You’re in the exam room telling the doctor about the awful stomach pain you’ve suffered for weeks. “I’ve tried everything. I can’t eat, sleep, or function normally. Please help.”. After intensely listening to your concerns, the doctor lifts your shirt, unwraps a jumbo-sized adhesive bandage, slaps it onto your belly, and, walking out the door, says, “Okay.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post by Kris Oestergaard: Today, every business is looking to find ways to streamline its innovative abilities. Those successful in establishing a culture of innovation have addressed their organization’s “immune systems.” Just as the body’s immune system keeps it healthy, stable and tolerant of change, an organization’s immune system must be strong in order to handle the task of innovating.

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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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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Leading Millennials. What does it take to get a millennial to want to come work in your organization? That’s the question that goes through the minds of many leaders. It’s a fearful question. Thankfully, this question can also be answered. We’re going to look at what it takes to make an environment millennials want to work in. […] The post Creating Environments Millennials Want To Work In appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Grit matters when quitting is easier than pressing forward. Perseverance isn’t grit until you want to quit. But what keeps you going when the path is steep?

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

A toxic workplace culture—in any type of organization and industry—can take a toll on your mental health, and in time even your physical health. If you’re enmeshed in a toxic culture you may feel you don’t have many options, but there are ways to survive with your health and outlook intact. Here are some of the best: Maintain clear boundaries. Be clear about what is acceptable to you and what is not.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Productivity. Most of us on most days would like more of it. If you are vacationing at the beach, maybe not. But for the most part, creating productivity is something we would like to be better at. I’ve been studying and trying to get better at this myself for a long time. Enter Maura Nevel […]. The post Attention Management: How to Create Success and Gain Productivity Every Day appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

When you ask employees, they want to be able to connect with their leader —today more than ever before. Employees want to know what you have to say; they also want to know what you stand for.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Second chances are endorsements. Second chances are investments of personal collateral. Second chances strengthen relationships. Leaders – who don’t give second chances – waste potential.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Leadership is a practice that often involves constant stimulation, socializing and communicating, all at a fast pace. It sounds like the last profession an introvert would want to pursue or would be successful in. But I have coached some exceptional introverted leaders to leverage the supposed weaknesses of their introversion into leadership strengths.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

My series on leadership from unlikely sources continues today and it includes something we likely see every day – a mirror! Here are four reasons why I love this metaphor of mirrors as it relates to leaders. Tweet it out: The self-aware leader is a better leader. Look for ways to understand yourself better each […]. The post Leadership & Mirrors – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

When a prospect invites you to present your consulting firm’s capabilities, you know you’ll walk into an uber high-potential meeting. Your prospect is already aware of her need and wants to solve it. The only question is whether your capabilities impress her. Right? Not exactly. And that’s why so many consulting firms’ capabilities presentations fail … Continued.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

“Why did you hit your sister?” “She hit me first!” The people around you reflect your relationship with them. The stronger the connection, the deeper the reflection.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Image Credit. Teamwork and Group Dynamics. One of the most interesting things about the field of teamwork and team development, human-adaptive-systems, are that most of the knowledge and research has been known for generations. Even as we develop artificial intelligence, algorithms, and technological advances – the understanding of human nature and how we interact when we work together is something ancient civilizations had access to, with no need for computers or modern technology.

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Kate Nasser

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

As business changes so must teamwork. Here are 5 NEW team building essentials that start w/ new definition of team. View 5 min video fr Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™. The post Leadership: 5 Essentials to Team Building 21st Century Teams | #Teambuilding appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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