Sat.Sep 05, 2020 - Fri.Sep 11, 2020

article thumbnail

How to Be Compassionate Without Destroying Consistency

Let's Grow Leaders

The other day, “Joe” reached out with a genuine dilemma. Throughout this crisis, he’s encouraged his supervisors to be compassionate. Because, like you, he knows that everyone is dealing with their own set of challenging circumstances. Like you, he’s focused on doing […]. The post How to Be Compassionate Without Destroying Consistency appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

How To 601
article thumbnail

Here’s How Luka Doncic Won Over Mark Cuban

N2Growth Blog

Why does Mark Cuban love Luka Doncic? The easy answer is that Luka is a bonafide star for the Dallas Mavericks. Luka is only 21 years old and already an All-Star. He’s a permanent fixture on ESPN’s Top-10 list. Maverick’s season ticket demand has gone through the roof. The economic value of the Dallas Mavericks continues to skyrocket since acquiring Luka.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Stop Making Sense

Leading Blog

L EADERSHIP is about moving people. And to do that, you need to be able to inspire. And that means arousing their emotions. Marketing strategist Michael Fanuele says to inspire and fuel passion, you will have to Stop Making Sense. “The more we try to persuade—to explain, to convince, to argue—the less likely we are to arouse anybody to do anything.” The Inspiration Equation : Passion – Reason = Inspiration.

Audience 369
article thumbnail

Should We “Defund” Leadership?

Lead Change Blog

General Magic was a 1990 spin-off from Apple that few people have ever even heard of. The company was led by Marc Porat, who had a vision of what the future smartphone would be like at a time there was no world wide web or digital phone. The Pixar 2018 documentary on the company tells the tale of a group of passionate, driven people who worked around the clock, sleeping under their desks to bring to market revolutionary technology tools.

article thumbnail

Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

article thumbnail

A Practical and Free Way to Get Great 360 Feedback

Let's Grow Leaders

Do you know where you stand with your boss? Do you have a good sense of what your peers really think about you? Has it been a minute since your last formal 360 feedback review? Or, is a 360 Feedback something you’ve […]. The post A Practical and Free Way to Get Great 360 Feedback appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

Review 532
article thumbnail

Ask This Simple Question To Improve Clarity And Boost Employee Performance

Tanveer Naseer

Of the many issues leaders of all experience levels have had to address, one that continues to be a major challenge is how to be a more effective communicator. In fact, in a recent study where 1,400 study participants were asked “what is the biggest mistake leaders make when working. Click to continue reading.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Has Your Vision Statement Lost Its Focus?

Leading Blog

C OMPANY vision statements have been a key tool for leaders over the past several decades, but the traditional vison statement does not connect with the wave of new workers. Further, when asked, many senior leaders struggle to remember their organization’s vision. I started observing how vision statements were losing focus several years ago. I was touring a large manufacturing company and, as I walked through the office, there was a gigantic display of their vision statement on the wall.

article thumbnail

What Makes a High-Performance Leader?

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Rob Hartnett: “What is a high-performance leader?” a leader asked me in a Facebook Live session. One of the many I have done since Covid-19 as we pivot to new ways of working. A high-performance leader is one who is intentional about their leadership. They are not a leader because their position entitles them to be; they see leadership as a verb, a skill to continue to develop and hone.

Agility 309
article thumbnail

Your Top 5 Motivation Questions Answered

Lead Change Blog

Regardless of your responsibilities, you will inevitably face an individual or a team who appear unmotivated. Susan Fowler, author, trainer, and professor, explores the lessons from her book Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work…and What Does. Susan’s expert teaching is based on motivational best practices derived from solid science communicated through compelling storytelling, case studies, and real-life examples.

article thumbnail

How to Avoid Micromanaging Remote Employees

Let's Grow Leaders

In this episode, get the tools you need to ensure your teams achieve the results you need to keep the business moving forward while creating space for the realities of working remotely – and all without micromanaging your remote employees. The post How to Avoid Micromanaging Remote Employees appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

article thumbnail

How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

article thumbnail

Leading Thoughts for September 10, 2020

Leading Blog

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar , on the importance of self-leadership: “Do not feel alone, small or inconsequential. Too often leadership is associated with one great person giving an inspiring sermon to the masses and leading them to greater heights.

Teamwork 292
article thumbnail

Recognize Your Fans

Joseph Lalonde

When Pam and I had visited California, we went to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA to enjoy a fun day experiencing all Disney had to offer. From rides to experiences to live music, Disneyland had it all. I noticed the team at Disneyland did things right. One of those was the way their cast members recognized […].

Team 296
article thumbnail

5 Ways to Avoid Opinions That Lack Insight and Understanding

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Lately we've been seeing too much content that is not grounded in understanding. Some of it is intentionally misleading and some of it is well-intentioned but misinformed.

Content 235
article thumbnail

Leading Innovation Though Nobilizing

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Guest post by Chip R. Bell When I was a teenager preparing to go out on a date or go out with friends, my dad would always say to me, “Son, don’t forget who you are and that we believe in you.” It was his way of grounding me in the rich legacy of a […]. The post Leading Innovation Though Nobilizing appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

article thumbnail

5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

article thumbnail

Letting Go of Uncertainty

Lead Change Blog

For the second time in six years, my heart had gone on the fritz. This time was different in that the medical reason for the malfunction wasn’t immediately clear. Several possibilities existed, so my cardiologist laid out a series of diagnostic tests and medication trials. What played with my head was that this science experiment would take a month.

article thumbnail

Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The New Mutants

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article. The long-delayed X-Men spin-off movie, New Mutants saw it’s release on the weekend of August 28th, 2020. This is almost 3 years after it was originally scheduled to premiere. The thirteenth and final film in the X-Men movies series, The New Mutants introduces some of the scarier side of mutants. Even though 20th Century Fox […].

Film 210
article thumbnail

The Language of Leadership

Kevin Eikenberry

Words create worlds. The words we think about and use create the world we live in. The words that leaders choose and use matter even more, because as a leader, we are creating a world for more than just ourselves. Let’s take a minute to explore what I mean, and more importantly, to create a […]. The post The Language of Leadership appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

article thumbnail

How to Do Inclusive Leadership—the Right Way

Lead from Within

In recent months we’ve heard courageous voices demanding social and economic equality, and leaders within many organizations have been responding to that call by examining their own attitudes and practices. Most of them have good intentions, but there’s a big divide between intentions and outcomes. In practice, inclusion often goes amiss, strategies for change go flat, and the potential for excellence is lost.

article thumbnail

No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

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.

article thumbnail

How To Run EPIC Meetings

Lead Change Blog

No one doubts that many of us are struggling with Zoom fatigue and meeting overwhelm as a result of working from home over the last six months. In my experience, many business leaders are not very skilled at running effective meetings. Now that the process has morphed on-line, their skills, in many cases, are definitely not up for the job. . The challenge is that with more and more people working remotely, it is essential that we hold regular meetings to ensure that everyone is kept in the loop

How To 215
article thumbnail

What Happens When People Feel Devalued: The Tooth Fairy Pillow Debacle

Leadership Freak

“The struggle to feel valued is one of the most insidious and least acknowledged issues in organizations.

article thumbnail

The Power of Empathy – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

In this video, I am talking about the power of empathy. But in order to understand the power, we need to know the definition. EMPATHY: The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another. Empathy is so important to our role as leaders. And […]. The post The Power of Empathy – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

Power 194
article thumbnail

How To Be A Successful Leader From Home

Lead from Within

Before the pandemic, working from home was something that a few people did and a lot more were interested in trying out. Now it’s rather suddenly become a fact of life for entire workplaces and teams, and many of us are still working to adapt. If you’re finding it difficult to manage some elements of working with your team or even staying on top of your own workflow and habits in this new normal, here’s some great advice compiled from my clients who are experienced in successfully working and le

article thumbnail

The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

article thumbnail

Video Streaming for Speakers, Trainers, & Coaches V02

Tony Mayo

Tony Mayo Executive Coach. I’ve been “upping my game” on video streaming to cope with the new market conditions created by the pandemic. I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned here and on my social media. Here’s my first instructional live stream. Right below is an equipment list. To keep up with my newest demos and How-Tos, subscribe to my […].

Video 194
article thumbnail

The Pleasure of God – Overcome Misery and Feel Joy

Leadership Freak

Miserable leaders have miserable teams. “I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast! And when I run, I feel His pleasure.

Team 168
article thumbnail

How Could It Be Any Easier?

Kevin Eikenberry

Isn’t it time for something to be easy? Most would agree, 2020 has been hard. Many things that used to be simple, aren’t. Some things we took for granted are gone (at least temporarily). If you are like me, you yearn for something to be easy. What if I told you we could create easy […]. The post How Could It Be Any Easier? appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

article thumbnail

Now’s the Time to Reflect on Your Internal Communications Effectiveness During the Pandemic

leaderCommunicator

Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve heard many anecdotal stories about things that worked and things that didn’t – from communications strategies to leadership styles. We’re about six months in and have learned a lot in many cases. As you begin to plan for the next six+ months, now is a good time to reflect on what’s worked (and what hasn’t), so you can make the adjustments needed to be even more effective going forward.

article thumbnail

ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

article thumbnail

Two Unexpected Ways to Earn the Attention of Your Distracted Team

Great Results Team Building

You see it every day…. Teammates get distracted constantly by the barrage of noise around them – and that means they do not pay as much attention to YOUR emails, conversations, texts, or smoke signals…. It isn’t just millennials on your team who are distracted anymore. It’s truly everyone. Yeah – even the old guy who has his treasured 8-track collection in his office bookshelf ; ).

Team 133
article thumbnail

Dear Dan: How Do I Interview for a Job when I Lack Experience

Leadership Freak

Dear Dan, What advice do you have or what resources can you recommend to folks like me who want to transition to a supervisory role but have not held a position with that… Continue reading →

Advice 138
article thumbnail

what is good design for leadership development programs? And does Modality matter?

The Regis Company

Given the ongoing need for virtual learning programs, our initial intention was to focus on the elements of what makes good design for virtual leadership development. However, as we thought more about it, it became evident that the basic principles of good learning design are true regardless of whether it’s for an in-person program or a virtual program.

article thumbnail

Employers Should Resist Any Urge To Sack Older Workers

The Horizons Tracker

I’ve written numerous times about the virtues of older workers, but they continue to suffer from discrimination in the workplace that undermines their status and effectiveness. New research from Flinders University highlights how these (bad) decisions are often made in haste. The authors argue that employers often target older workers when they downsize, and highlight the reduction in funding from the Australian government for the DOME (the Don’t Overlook Mature Experience training

article thumbnail

The First 90 Days: Onboarding Checklist

While onboarding, don’t let yourself get caught up in administrative details. Automate paperwork & training so new hires can focus on the business at hand from day one. Get Paycor’s checklist to see where your company can make HR process improvements.