Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 1, 2019
Control is something we all want, and most leaders think a lot about control. Many of the big leadership questions revolve around control and who has it. Does control come from position? Are leaders exerting more control by micromanaging? And what about control and employee engagement? How you answer those questions, and a hundred others, […].
RapidStart Leadership
APRIL 3, 2019
“Are we carrying around things that make us poor leaders?” It’s easy to collect things, harder to let them go. But as leaders we have to be aware that some of those things, one in particular, can get in our way and prevent us from leading as effectively as we’d … Overloaded: The Thing That Keeps Us From Leading Well Read More ».
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Leadership Freak
APRIL 1, 2019
A leader explained, “One reason I’ve been successful this year is I’ve been wrong a lot.” One of the best ways to expand your leadership is by be wrong publicly.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 1, 2019
Does the Power of Culture Propel or Punish Your Team? I fell backward off the side of a boat and descended into the Pacific Ocean where I was about to get an incredible (and frightening) experience about the power of culture. I’m […]. The post How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Culture appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Lead Change Blog
APRIL 1, 2019
Within six months of being hired, Sam wished he had a dollar for every time a team member communicated, “No, but.”. Sam had passed his interviews with flying colors. They even gave him time to share his initial ideas, ask probing questions, and take time to think over his decision to accept the role. Sadly, nothing could have prepared Sam for what happened next—he stepped onto a toxic team.
Leading Blog
APRIL 5, 2019
O NE OF the unfortunate side effects of living in an age of accelerating technology is having to deal with increased uncertainty. When faced with uncertainty, how should leaders react? Should they make a big bet, hedge their position, or just wait and see? We tend to see situations in one of two ways: either events are certain and can, therefore, be managed by planning, investment, and reliable budgets; or they are uncertain, and we cannot manage them.
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 4, 2019
Have you ever spent money on leadership training that was a colossal waste of time? We feel you. We have too over the years. It’s incredibly disappointing to invest time and money in a training program that doesn’t change behavior. Do know what’s […]. The post 5 Frustrating Mistakes That Will Derail Your Leadership Training appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 2, 2019
Welcome to the April Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team building, and more. Communication. Stephanie Skryzowski of 100 Degrees Consulting shared 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Financials to Increase Transparency.
Leading Blog
APRIL 1, 2019
Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2019. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Nine Lies about Work : A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall. There are some big lies--distortions, faulty assumptions, wrong thinking--that we encounter every time we show up for work.
Nathan Magnuson
APRIL 1, 2019
It’s been over a decade since I returned from a year-long Army deployment to Iraq. It’s been over six years since I finished my military obligations altogether. Even though I’ve all but forgotten my initial trip to the recruiter’s office, some things will stick with me for life. From time to time, I’m asked how my military experience informed my leadership.
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 4, 2019
When leadership gurus post a meme challenging you to be a leader, not a manager – don’t buy it. Get the tools you need to lead and manage effectively in every situation. The post Avoid Leadership False Choices – Leading vs Managing (and other mistakes) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. When leadership gurus post a meme challenging you to be a leader, not a manager – don’t buy it.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 3, 2019
There are more people living alone than at any time in history, and more depression than ever recorded. Violence continues to cast long shadows across generations. We are fragmented to the point of vile speech and hate crimes based on false divisions. This shows up in daily life as alienation, conflict with strangers and intimates, and a general sense of disconnection.
Leading Blog
APRIL 3, 2019
A PEW RESEARCH CENTER study found that Americans are roughly twice as likely to express worry (72%) than enthusiasm about a future in which robots and computers are capable of doing many jobs that are currently done by humans. Of course, people have always worried that technology would take over their job. Gutenberg’s press probably created more social upheaval than any technological advancement has yet to do today.
Women on Business
APRIL 2, 2019
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Great Leadership By Dan
APRIL 2, 2019
Guest post from Graeme Findlay : I just finished reading one of Dan’s previous posts , I’m your boss not your friend. He has some very sound advice and ten good reasons why it’s a bad idea for a manager and an employee to call themselves friends. On reading the post, I was immediately reminded of a high-priced leadership development program that I once attended where we were presented with a different view.
Leading in Context
APRIL 3, 2019
By Linda Fisher Thornton How we think about something will impact what we do about it. To be ready to handle difficult challenges, our thinking needs to stretch to help us adapt. Nick Petrie, Center For Creative Leadership, writes in Vertical Leadership Development Part I that "In terms of leadership, the stage from which you are thinking and acting matters a lot.
Leading Blog
MARCH 31, 2019
Here are a selection of tweets from March 2019 that you don't want to miss: How To Combine Passion And Discipline For Tremendous Results by @WScottCochrane Passion and discipline are dependent on each other. Cultivate Coachability with these 5 Mindsets by @Julie_WG. Millennials are Most Critical of Leadership Development Programs by Diane Belcher @HBPCorpLearning via @_hrtechnologist.
Women on Business
APRIL 5, 2019
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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.
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 5, 2019
If you want to improve your current situation, you have to begin choosing the right things. You won’t move towards your goals if you’re not focusing on the right items. And, to focus on the right things, you have to choose the right things. For me, the right things look like: My family: This includes my wife, […] The post Choosing The Right Things appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 2, 2019
Pushovers prolong helplessness, failure, and mediocrity. But compassionate-accountability fuels boldness, growth, and productivity. You demonstrate respect for people when you hold them accountable. Accountability says behaviors matter.
Next Level Blog
APRIL 3, 2019
Are you the kind of person whose facial expressions reveal everything you’re thinking? My wife, Diane, tells me I’m one of those people. Of course, she does have several decades of experience in reading me. I like to think I have a little more of a poker face when I’m with other people – especially if it’s a challenging or frustrating interaction. But, in all likelihood, I’m kidding myself on that.
Women on Business
MARCH 31, 2019
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Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 1, 2019
With John Wick: Chapter 3 releasing on May 17th, 2019, I thought it would be fun to do a throwback Reel Leadership article for the previous John Wick movie titles. Previously, I shared the leadership lessons from John Wick 1. Today, I want to share the leadership lessons found in John Wick: Chapter 2. Keanu […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From John Wick: Chapter 2 appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
QAspire
MARCH 30, 2019
I created a series of sketch notes for Tiffani Bova’s “ What’s Next ” podcast where she meets brilliant people to discuss customer experience, growth and innovation. Tiffani Bova is a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. I will post sketchnote versions of selected podcast episodes that enlightened me. Tiffani is also the author of a WSJ bestseller book “ Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business ”.
Persuasive Powerhouse
APRIL 2, 2019
Photo credit: 123RF. The words kindness and leadership may seem like strange partners in a world that often isn’t kind, and with leaders in the news who exemplify a lack of caring. Yet it’s exactly what our world, your organization, and your leadership need. Think about a time when someone was unkind to you, and recall how you felt – your thoughts, and even the way your body responded.
Women on Business
APRIL 3, 2019
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Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 3, 2019
Lately, I’ve been thinking of what my life has left behind to date. I wonder what lives I’ve touched or how I’ve changed someone’s outlook. It’s a daunting thing to look at the legacy I’m leaving behind. There’s many things people could say about me. They could mention the obscenely large comic book collection I […] The post What A Difference You’ve Made appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 5, 2019
Unfairness abounds in organizational life. Your company merged with a competitor and your position was eliminated. You didn’t get the promotion. It’s not fair.
Career Advancement
APRIL 1, 2019
“There is no advertisement as powerful as a positive reputation traveling fast.”. ~Brian Koslow~. Nasir asks: I’ve heard that employers are checking social media more and more, to find out how professional their people really are. Should I just get rid of my Facebook profile so I don’t have to worry about my boss snooping on me? Joel answers: That’s an option, of course, but there’s no need to stay off social media.
Women on Business
APRIL 4, 2019
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