Lead Change Blog
APRIL 29, 2019
Have you seen a few Facebook or Instagram friends post that they are “sparking joy” with their new folding techniques? Between the New Year, spring cleaning, and Netflix’s new sensation, people everywhere are purging, cleaning, and sorting their way to an improved life. What would our workplaces look like if we brought this same level of intensity to how we lead?
Great Leadership By Dan
MAY 2, 2019
Guest post by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams : We all look up to the great leaders among us—the men and women who seem to have a knack for creating inspiring visions of the future while building company cultures that bring out the very best in employees. And while individual leaders are key to an organization’s success, collective leadership effectiveness carries the day.
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Rich Gee Group
APRIL 29, 2019
Over the past few weeks, I've been aggregating many time management tips I share with my clients to get more done in the limited amount of time they have. It's a mix of managing your time more effectively and dealing with that old devil — procrastination. By the way, if you feel you're the worst offender in the world, get in line. We ALL suffer from these ailments: Time management is really prioritizing your tasks.
Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 2, 2019
Whether you’re a professional PMI certified project manager or juggling projects on top of your day job, you know your credibility matters — a lot. Even if you’ve got everything under control, one simple mistake can cause a cascade of doubt that […]. The post 5 Mistakes that Will Derail Your Credibility as a Project Manager appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Terry Starbucker
APRIL 30, 2019
I believe leadership should be more human , because it paves the way for an atmosphere of trust and a culture of accountability, two absolute essentials for success. To put it even more simply, a more human leader needs to be two things that are seemingly at opposite ends of the spectrum: Tough, AND Nice. Nice , in the ability to nurture, coach, inspire, respect, and truly care for those you lead.
Leading Blog
MAY 3, 2019
T HE NATURE OF POWER has shifted from top-down to the center of networks. Networks are key to understanding how to create transformational change. As Niall Ferguson observed in The Square and the Tower , “Often the biggest changes in history are the achievements of thinly documented, informally organized groups of people.”. In Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change , Greg Satell reveals how to start and sustain large-scale change and harness the power of cascades—
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 29, 2019
When you wonder what they were thinking – dig deeper Has this happened to you? You walk by your team and see something different. Not, oh-that’s-cool-different, but “what were they thinking?” different. What do you do? When I was twelve years old, I found […]. The post What To Do When “What Were They Thinking?” appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 29, 2019
A Reel Leadership Article. Last year’s Avengers: Infinity War was the beginning of the end for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This weekend’s Avengers: Endgame movie has forever changed the face of the universe we’ve grown to love over 10 years and 22 movies. Caution: Major Avengers: Endgame spoilers will follow in this article. Endgame picks up shortly after the […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Avengers: Endgame appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Leading Blog
APRIL 29, 2019
W HERE WE GO in life is determined by the choices we make. How we make those decisions becomes critical. The speed of change, the abundance of choices, the unknown unknowns, and the impact of a connected world, all conspire to make decision-making a labyrinth. We face traps everywhere. In Labyrinth: The Art of Decision-Making , Pawel Motyl examines “The most prevalent weak spots in decision-making processes, not only in business but in life in general; during crisis and calmer times; in both ind
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 30, 2019
During a seminar on human relationships I attended, the speaker pointed out that there were four different types of relationships, committed, codependent, casual and the most destructive, a consumer-based relationship. That’s where one party consumes the attention, service or provisions of the other with little to nothing in return. These types of behaviors have a similar trend in social media.
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Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 3, 2019
You don’t have enough time and energy for everything on your list – and you never will. Your ability to focus your time and energy is key to your success. Focusing time and energy isn’t about managing time or the latest […]. The post How to Focus Your Time and Energy for Maximum Results appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Women on Business
APRIL 30, 2019
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Leading Blog
MAY 1, 2019
Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2019. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Turn Enemies Into Allies : The Art of Peace in the Workplace (Conflict Resolution for Leaders, Managers, and Anyone Stuck in the Middle) by Judy Ringer. Leaders often believe they don’t have the time to help employees navigate conflict.
Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 30, 2019
If you’re a regular reader of my leadership blog, one thing you’ll probably notice is how I love to draw inspiration and insight into how we can improve the way we lead from the most unexpected places. And I can’t think of a more unexpected place to find an example. Click to continue reading.
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Leading in Context
MAY 1, 2019
By Linda Fisher ThorntonThe question of the day is "How does "shallow thinking" leads to ethical mistakes?" By shallow thinking, I mean thinking that is limited in breadth and depth. Think about taking a stroll on the beach as you read the characteristics of shallow thinking below. Think about how these characteristics describe the kind of thinking that leads to ethical mistakes and decision gridlock. .
Women on Business
MAY 1, 2019
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Leading Blog
APRIL 30, 2019
Here are a selection of tweets from April 2019 that you don't want to miss: You Are the Captain of Your Ship by @FSonnenberg. VIDEO SHORT: April 29, 2019 Monday Motivation @HighPointU @NidoQubein The more you celebrate your life the more there is to in your life to celebrate. Cross-Cultural Leadership: How to Avoid Making People Lose Face by Aad Boot @LeadershipWatch.
Joseph Lalonde
MAY 3, 2019
The Speak Up! Series. I know how hard it can be to speak up. The fear, the nerves, the voices inside of your head. Everything is telling you that you’re going to screw this up. While you may have that little voice inside of your head telling you that you could mess this up, there’s something this voice isn’t […] The post What You’re Saying About Yourself When You Fail To Speak Up appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
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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.
RapidStart Leadership
MAY 1, 2019
Can we really plan to be lucky? He said, “Luck is the residue of design.” Who was it, and what did he mean? And more importantly, how can we put his idea to work so that the lucky breaks come when we roll the dice? All that and more in … Planning to Be Lucky: Are We Betting on the Wrong Thing? Read More ». The post Planning to Be Lucky: Are We Betting on the Wrong Thing?
Women on Business
APRIL 27, 2019
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Career Advancement
APRIL 29, 2019
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”. – Benjamin Franklin. Patrice knew she needed to get serious about succession planning. As the Chief Human Resources Officer at a multi-billion dollar company, she had hundreds of aspiring leaders not prepared for the next level. As part of this plan, she wanted to hire a corporate trainer to help the aspiring leaders by giving them the tools they needed for the next level.
Joseph Lalonde
MAY 1, 2019
The Speak Up! Series. Guys… There’s something I need to open up to you about. I struggle with an issue that affects my ability to lead well. It’s hard to admit this but I have difficulty speaking up and being heard. Yup, you heard me right. I struggle to share my thoughts and opinions with those I work with […] The post You Have A Voice.
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Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 29, 2019
As a leader, by most any standard, you have achieved a level of success. After all, not everyone gets promoted, or perhaps even multiple times, and now has the responsibilities and opportunities that come with leading others. While that may be the logical and even obvious truth, many leaders feel they have arrived not because […]. The post Hey Leader, Do You Feel Like an Imposter?
Women on Business
APRIL 28, 2019
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Persuasive Powerhouse
APRIL 30, 2019
Photo credit 123RF. Like many leaders, you may be feeling worn out, overworked, and stressed. I’ll bet you didn’t know that one “cure” for this might be showing compassion toward others. There appears to be some evidence that extending compassion can help you while also helping others. In her recent book called Dare to Lead, Brene` Brown includes a story told by Colonel Dee Dee Halfhill of the U.S.
Lead from Within
MAY 2, 2019
As a leadership coach, I have learned that you cannot teach someone who doesn’t want to learn or grow. Without that desire, there is no use in advising or coaching, because it just won’t work. I have never been a big believer in making people do something they don’t want to do. What I have found is that many times people just want to keep doing the same thing over and over again without creating much change.
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Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 30, 2019
“Ohh… it really wasn’t a big deal… ” Have you ever downplayed a compliment? Tried to pass it off or re-direct the conversation when you’ve been given one? Today I am pointing out some very valuable leadership lessons from a compliment (and the response to this compliment) that I recently overheard. I’ll also give you a very […].
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 30, 2019
If you are looking to build a business from scratch, or to scale up your one-man band or small company, taking it to the next level, it is crucial that you know why you are looking to make changes. Are your business goals in line with your personal mission and vision, and are you able […] The post How a Personal Mission Makes You a Better Entrepreneur appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Leadership Freak
MAY 2, 2019
You don’t intend to sabotage your team, but good intentions aren’t the only factor in successful leadership. It’s self-defeating to punch yourself in the face and expect high-performance at the same time.
Lead from Within
APRIL 30, 2019
Nobody starts a new job hoping to be fired. The most important thing, of course, is to do good work without making trouble—but there are lots of factors that can make or break your success. Here are ten of the most common missteps that get people fired: Lying on your job application. Many people inflate their qualifications a bit on job applications, and the usual assumption is that once you get the job, all that matters is how well you perform.
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