Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 30, 2023
Compassion and accountability are too often in tension – leaders feel they have to pick one or the other when in fact, practicing compassionate accountability can lead to a thriving organizational culture. Solely prioritizing accountability can create toxic work environments that drive away good talent. On the other end of the spectrum, being too nice can compromise performance and productivity.
Leading Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
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. Jon Gordon on our connectedness: “In Los Angeles—home to some of the worst traffic in the United States—a brilliant sign read, ‘You are the traffic.’ In essence since we are al lone, we are all the traffic.
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Leading in Context
JUNE 28, 2023
By Linda Fisher Thornton Workplace issues are complex and opinions vary about the right thing to do in challenging situations. This complexity and uncertainty combine to create a "murky uncertainty" that may keep people from giving us their best, most ethical performance. Leaders may intend to create an ethical culture, but may still have difficulty getting past the murky uncertainty about what ethics means.
Rich Gee Group
JUNE 30, 2023
Understanding why people quit their jobs is vital for organizations aiming to retain their most valuable asset—their talented employees. The decision to leave a job is rarely superficial or hasty; it is often rooted in deeper factors that can profoundly impact an individual's professional and personal life. While competitive salaries and benefits packages may attract employees initially, creating a thriving and engaged workforce takes more than monetary incentives.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 29, 2023
Strong Work Relationships Start Better Questions I’m so excited to share this week’s Asking for a Friend all about work relationships. I hosted Michael Bungay Stanier live on LinkedIn for a conversation about how to have better relationships at work and talk about his new book, “How to Work with (Almost) Anyone.” If you loved his book “The Coaching Habit,” I know you’re going to dig this conversation.
Leading Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
Here are a selection of tweets from June 2023 that you will want to check out: Don't Assume You're Trusted : 3 False Beliefs That Get Leaders in Trouble by @RandyConley The Stories that Undermine Your Ability to Delegate by @JenniferVMiller The Art of Leadership | Teflon and Velcro : 5 tips for when you’re being too self-critical by @suzimcalpine Do the Real Thing by @ScottHYoung Success largely boils down to a simple distinction.
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Rich Gee Group
JUNE 25, 2023
Striking the Perfect Balance: When to Work Harder and When to Let Go Before we dive in, let’s set the stage. Imagine you’re standing at the edge of a diving board. It’s higher than anything you’ve ever climbed before. The water below looks calm but deep. It’s exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. You want to jump; you know you can, but a nagging voice at the back of your head tells you it’s not good enough unless it’s perfect.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 26, 2023
To build a great corporate culture, don’t ignore the conflict between values When it comes to building a great corporate culture, one of the most common frustrations we hear from senior leaders and executives is that “We involved everyone. We worked together to define our values. And we talk about them regularly. People seem to appreciate the messaging.
Leading Blog
JUNE 26, 2023
W HY do we feel anxious, disconnected, insecure, cluttered, and chronically stressed? Moments when we feel stuck with no way out. As counterintuitive as it sounds, it’s not your circumstances that make you feel that way. Jon Gordon explains in The One Truth that it’s always your state of mind that determines your performance. We are either in a low state of mind or a high state of mind.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 28, 2023
Leaders are learning about emotional well-being at work. Support is an essential aspect of leading today. There is a danger, however. Some support is destructive. Today, I'm offering you an opportunity to reflect on your support efforts. The goal of support is enabling. It's helpful to spot the signs of destructive support.
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Lead from Within
JUNE 27, 2023
Self-doubt can be a major barrier to success and confidence, especially for leaders. It’s natural to feel uncertain or fearful at times, but allowing those doubts to take hold can hold us back and prevent us from reaching our full potential. However, there are steps we can take, here are seven strategies for overcoming self-doubt and building confidence in our leadership abilities.
Tanveer Naseer
JUNE 28, 2023
During times of uncertainty, it’s natural for leaders to want to lean into their ‘best practices’; of sticking to what they know and what got them to where they are today. But is this really the smartest and best approach? Or should leaders instead “lean into risk” by embracing different. Click to continue reading During times of uncertainty, it’s natural for leaders to want to lean into their ‘best practices’; of sticking to what they know and what got them to where they are today.
QAspire
JUNE 26, 2023
I recently re-read the book “How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci” by Michael Gelb and realized how profoundly the book impacted my thinking about creativity, learning and well being back in time. The book offers really valuable ideas into the mind and works of one of the history’s greatest thinkers and my inspiration, Leonardo Da Vinci – a true Neo-Generalist.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 26, 2023
A friend and client asked me what I’ve learned about stewardship. It’s the first time I’ve been asked. I wish there was more interest in stewardship because leaders are stewards. I shifted the language from learned to learning when I texted back. People who think they’ve learned something haven’t. The best we can say is we’re learning and relearning.
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Lead from Within
JUNE 29, 2023
Trust is essential for effective leadership because it is the foundation of strong relationships and a positive team culture. It fosters collaboration, teamwork, and a sense of mutual respect and support, which are all crucial for the success of any team or organization. It takes time and effort to build. However, it only takes one mistake to destroy trust and undermine a leader’s credibility.
Frank Sonnenberg Online
JUNE 27, 2023
[pinit count=”horizontal”] How to Inspire Greatness in Those Around You One of the qualities of an exceptional friend or colleague is someone who helps you become the best you can be. If you want to inspire greatness in those around you, here are 15 guideposts to consider: See the goodness in others. Look for the spark of brilliance in everyone.
Women on Business
JUNE 30, 2023
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Leadership Freak
JUNE 30, 2023
One goal of managing is to supervise less. Managers work too hard because they supervise too much. Giving autonomy to supervisors scares the crap out of incompetent managers. Bureaucrats become block autonomy with regulations. Control requires management and supervision. The bigger the employee handbook the more you need to supervise. Give competent people autonomy.
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.
Lead from Within
JUNE 26, 2023
It’s a given that not every employee is going to have the same work style. Different people have different ways of seeing the world, communicating with others, and prioritizing activities. In the workplace, these differences can create friction and lead to problems such as missed deadlines, lack of cohesion, and hurt feelings. So, how can you get your employees to work together harmoniously and get in sync?
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
JUNE 29, 2023
Our reader poll today asks: How do you feel about your team members or colleagues having “side gigs”? I’m totally fine with it as long as it doesn’t impact their day to day work performance 72.19% I don’t like it but I’ll tolerate it as long as it doesn’t impact performance 21.80% I’m strongly against it — all their focus should be on their primary job 6.01% Focus on core job performance.
Women on Business
JUNE 28, 2023
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Leadership Freak
JUNE 29, 2023
Today I'm answering a wonderful question from a reader. I wish more people asked, "How can I tell if I am helping or hindering. We've all seen our efforts backfire. Every leader has to terminate people. How can you do this without negative reflections on your own leadership skills? How can you tell if someone really wants to grow? Steady on!
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Lead from Within
JUNE 28, 2023
Developing leaders at every level is essential for the success of any organization. While it’s important to have strong leaders at the top. It’s equally important to have leaders throughout the company, at all levels. Here are five reasons why the best companies prioritize leadership development at every level: It fosters a culture of growth and development.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 30, 2023
If you want to start a new business for yourself, there are many different things you’ll need to consider, but you can’t – or shouldn’t – do any of those things until you have a solid and sensible business plan in place. It’s so tempting to just jump in and get started, but without a plan, you’ll have problems. With that in mind, read on to discover why your business needs a business plan from the start.
Women on Business
JUNE 25, 2023
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thoughtLEADERS, LLC
JUNE 28, 2023
Assembling a high-performing team involves more than just finding great talent. Follow this 7-step formula to develop the team of your dreams. As a leader, one of your most critical responsibilities is to turn your team into what can be considered a high-performing team. And to do that, there are seven elements that you need to bring together to turn your team from one that just exists to one that’s considered high-performing: 1.
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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.
Lead from Within
JUNE 30, 2023
As an executive leadership coach, I have worked with many leaders around the world, and there is one skill, one trait, that is crucial if a leader wants to avoid absolute failure. And that one trait is character. Character is a crucial leadership skill that is often overlooked, but it’s one that can make or break a leader. Without character, a leader is bound to fail, no matter how many other skills they may have.
CEO Insider
JUNE 30, 2023
The acquisition minded executive is the norm in the business world. Most executives I’ve talked to are either actively seeking acquisitions or, to use their common turn of phrase, they’re “opportunistic.” In other words, if the right deal falls into their laps, they might be stirred into action. As I point out in my book […] The post Buyer’s Folly – Why Buying a Company is More Complicated than You May Think appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
HR Digest
JUNE 30, 2023
As HR leaders, managing budgets and finding ways to cut costs without compromising employee satisfaction and productivity can be a daunting task. In today’s competitive business landscape, it is crucial to optimize resources and streamline processes to drive organizational success. But how can you ensure that you are making the right cost-cutting decisions?
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
JUNE 26, 2023
Discover the role of community in tackling loneliness, underlining the need for leaders to foster relationships, enabling team members to find their people. Today’s guest post is by Dan Pontefract, award-winning author of Work-Life Bloom. One of the first events I participated in when I joined TELUS in late 2008 was the annual Retirees Holiday Lunch.
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