Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 31, 2018
You’ve probably seen online thought leaders share about how they’re so authentic. About how they want to be real with you. How they want you to get to know them. Why are they saying these things? Because they know people want real, authentic, true people. The problem is, many of these people aren’t being what they claim they are. Claiming […] The post People Are Tired Of Fake appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 29, 2018
You’ve experienced a know-it-all. They are that person who believes they have mastered the subject(s), have been there and done that, and let you know it. At their worst, you view them as arrogant and cocky. At the least, it is clear they aren’t interested in learning anything new. Do you want to be that […]. The post Five Reasons to Be a “Learn-it-All” appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Done well, an icebreaker can be valuable & strategic If the word icebreaker conjures up images of toothpicks and marshmallows and other fluffy activities that feel like a waste of time, you’re not alone. We’re not huge fans of icebreaking without meaning. But […]. The post 7 Icebreaker Questions to Melt Frustration and Build Trust appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2018
In 2015, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s husband died unexpectedly. What culminated in the time afterwards was an incredible story of leading while suffering a personal tragedy. The enormity of being in leadership itself can be stressful. But how do you handle effectively leading when you have to handle a loss or tragic event in your personal life?
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Leading Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2018
M ICHAEL LOMBARDI has been an American football executive for decades. He has worked on the staffs of NFL legends Al Davis, Bill Walsh, and Bill Belichick and with Nick Saban while with the Cleveland Browns. He is also a media analyst writing for Bill Simmon’s The Ringer , where he also hosts his top-ten sports podcast, GM Street. In Gridiron Genius , you will certainly get the inside scoop on the game of football, but it’s much more than that.
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 31, 2018
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership requires us to understand the context and embrace the natural complexity of issues. One of the pieces that we can't be successful without is learning from the widely varying perspectives of others.
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Amazing homes connect with your soul. The rooms just feel right. I felt wonder the first time I walked through the front door of our home. I knew it was different, unique. Later on, when the prior owner gave me a set of blueprints, I finally understood why the home felt so right. The original homeowners didn’t just slap a house together—they hired a great architect to think things through, to design something timeless.
Leading Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2018
T YPICALLY RANKED among the top five presidents, Roosevelt changed the face of the presidency and redefined America's place in the world. His face is depicted on Mount Rushmore alongside those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln. His accomplishments were considerable. He was a cowboy, a historian, a soldier, and explorer, a hunter, an author, an orator, an environmentalist, family man, and president of the United States. 1.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Guest post from Bob Nelson : In my new book, 1,001 Ways to Engage Employees (Career Press) I examine the top ten factors that most impact employee engagement in order of their priority, according to a regression analysis of 3 million employee surveys, and then provide specific real-life examples of what each factor looks like in practice in successful companies today.
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
The Work-Life Balance Series. Everyone wants more time to spend with their wife, their children, or their friends. Work seems to get in the way of this quite often. Even more so, work tends to consume other parts of our lives. Many people have their work-life balance out of whack. It’s one of the easiest things to do. Whether […] The post The Tightrope Walk Of Work-Life Balance appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
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Michael Lee Stallard
OCTOBER 27, 2018
I’m excited to share that I’ll be participating in the Human Capital Institute’s (HCI) #StorytellingTuesday webinar series on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. We’ll be talking about why there really is one “best” type of culture, and how people analytics and workforce planning are instrumental to achieving the human connection that is essential for both individuals and organizations to thrive, no matter what comes their way.
Leading Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Here are a selection of tweets from October 2018 that you don't want to miss: 5 Mistakes That Cause A Slow Leak In Your Influence by @DanReiland. The Myth of ‘Dumbing Down’ via @TheAtlantic. What Does High Ambition Really Do to Relationships? by @KateNasser. The Big Lies of Strategy by Roger L. Martin via @RotmanMgmtMag. Why Managers Don’t Listen (Poor Listener Syndrome): and the Cures!
Women on Business
OCTOBER 31, 2018
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Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 29, 2018
A Reel Leadership Flashback Article (Guest Article by James Schreier). Unstoppable is the 2010 film based loosely on a real incident of a runaway train. Generally praised for its action and described as a “great popcorn film,” it grossed $167 million. Unstoppable starred Denzel Washington as Frank Barnes, soon to be retired – unwilling forced by the railroad – and Chris Pine as Will Colson, […] The post Leadership Lessons From Unstoppable appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
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Engaging Leader
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
The home improvement store chain Lowe’s was named #1 among Fast Company’s 2018 Most Innovative Companies, for augmented and virtual reality, as well as #1 for innovation among specialty retailers on Fortune’s 2018 World’s Most Admired Companies. How did a company in a dusty, old-hat industry (hardware stores) suddenly become known as an innovator?
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in November 2018. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Leading Transformation : How to Take Charge of Your Company's Future by Nathan Furr, Kyle Nel and Thomas Zoega Ramsoy. Back to Human : How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation by Dan Schawbel. Questions Are the Answer : A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life by Hal Gregersen.
Women on Business
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
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Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Relationships are p **g contests in know-it-all organizations. It’s a losing proposition to work for know-it-alls. YOU’RE never good enough. THEY’RE always right. People don’t listen, learn, and improve in know-it-all organizations.
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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.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Today’s episode is the second in a series that is based on a recent talk that I gave to a group of sixth, seventh and eighth graders. During the talk, we discussed several of the ideas in the new culture that they are creating at the school. They call it GRIT. And this week, I […]. The post Be Resilient! – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leading Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2018
T HEODORE ROOSEVELT was born into wealth on October 27, 1858, in New York City. As a young boy, he was sickly. At twelve, his father installed a gym on the second floor of their house and told young Teddy, “You have the mind but not the body. You must make your body.” That began in him a determination to be fit and manly. When he was 6-years-old, he watched Abraham Lincoln’s funeral procession pass by his grandfather’s mansion.
Women on Business
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
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Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 30, 2018
From January to June of 2018, 53% of workers in the U.S. were “not engaged” at work. 13% were actively disengaged. The latter group were working against their organization.
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Lead from Within
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Almost everyone struggles with self-doubt at some point or another. And almost everyone thinks they’re the only one who does. It’s freeing to know that self-doubt is a near-universal feeling. If anything, it’s the smartest people who doubt themselves the most. Here are some of the ways smart people give self-doubt a chance to take root: They focus on the things they don’t know instead of what they do.
Leading Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2018
O N THE OCCASION of the anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's birth on October 27, 1858, we have assembled a list of some of the better books about him: Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership : Executive Lessons from the Bully Pulpit by James M. Strock Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of American Leadership by Jon Knokey. Theodore Roosevelt, CEO : 7 Principles to Guide and Inspire Modern Leaders by Alan Axelrod The Bully Pulpit : Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism
Lead on Purpose
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Guest post by Brett Farmiloe The two-year itch. You know what I’m talking about. It’s the feeling you get after being at a job for a couple of years.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 28, 2018
Whether you manage the training budget for yourself, your team, your department, or your entire organization, you are acutely aware that there are just two months left in the year. And chances are as you look at the ledger, you are thinking one of two things. How can I use the rest of my training […]. The post Using Your Remaining Training Budget Wisely appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Lead from Within
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Anyone who has been in a leadership position for more than a day has made a mistake. Mistakes come with being human. Fortunately, they rarely do lasting damage, and ven the worst mistakes don’t have to tarnish your reputation as a leader. Here are some powerful suggestions for things you can do to recover after a serious mistake: Acknowledge the mistake.
Persuasive Powerhouse
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Photo credit: 123RF. There is something about you that you’ve either consigned to your deep unconscious or you’ve been ignoring it because it’s too painful. But you’re starting to notice that you aren’t at your best as a leader, and you need to know more about it before you can move forward. It’s called a blind spot but it’s a lot like the undead.
Coaching Tip
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
When low can't go lower, eventually you hit a bottom, and bottoms, personally and professionally, are profoundly important. Everything gets rearranged at the bottom: your hopes, your dreams, your memories, and most importantly, your ego. . As lonely as the bottom is, you are not alone. . You are with your two wolves. . In the depths of the bottom, your truest nature, with all its complexities and contradictions, is revealed and you are left to grapple with yourself.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Those eager to give advice may not know what the heck they’re talking about. The trouble with receiving advice is YOU didn’t think of it. That makes you skeptical.
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