Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Integrity is a vital quality that all leaders must possess to be effective and successful in their roles. It is the foundation of trust and credibility. This not only refers to our political spectrum but to all corporate leaders and managers worldwide. It sets the tone for the behavior and decision-making of those they lead. In recent years, however, it has become increasingly clear that many leaders have lost sight of the importance of integrity and have engaged in behavior that calls into ques

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 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. Robert Kaplan on learning to ask the right questions: “Fortunately, the key to managing and leading your organization and your career does not lie in ‘having all the answers.’ The key lies in making a conscious effort to regularly step back to reflect, and then identify and frame the issues that are central to leading your organization effectively into

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 30, 2023

Stop Workplace Gossip from Stirring Up Conflict and Distracting Your Team I first heard this frustrating bit of workplace gossip from my wonderful, human-centered executive assistant back in my Verizon days. “I know this isn’t funny. By you have to admit it kind of is (she said with a pause, smile, and big grin). You should probably know the rumor that’s going around about you.” “Oh, do tell…” I wasn’t quite prepared for the absurdity of the work

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton This week I’m sharing The Last 10 Years of Top Posts on the Leading in Context Blog. It’s a time capsule of the issues you thought were most important over the last 10 years. For each year, I have selected a theme that reflects the topics and focus of the reader's most read posts.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 28, 2023

Becoming the most interesting (and exciting) person in the room requires a combination of qualities and skills, including intelligence, confidence, charisma, and the ability to communicate effectively. Here are some tips for cultivating these traits to stand out in social settings: Be well-informed and knowledgeable about a wide range of topics. Read widely and stay up-to-date on current events, science, technology, and culture.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Q UIET QUITTING. Quiet firing. Quiet thriving. What will be the next viral workplace term? Today’s businesses aren’t plagued by these “new” movements—except for the reactionary movement of buying into the latest buzzword and letting it affect their workplace culture. As talked about in this Business Insider article , these trends have caused panic among leaders in all industries, who are now looking to combat these “new” issues, and consultants are right there with them, offering all sorts of “s

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 29, 2023

My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. 10 Minutes Gone stars two of my favorite actors, Michael Chiklis (I loved Chiklis in Fantastic Four, The Shield, and No Ordinary Family) as Frank and Bruce Willis as Rex. It’s always difficult for me to watch newer Bruce Willis movies knowing we will no longer see him in recent movies.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 31, 2023

Proximity bias describes how managers treat workers who are physically closer to them more favorably. To overcome and instill a culture of excellence anywhere, leaders should:
 1. Establish clear communication channels. Encourage virtual communication, such as regular video calls, instant messaging, and email, to ensure everyone is on the same page.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2023 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Culture Is the Way : How Leaders at Every Level Build an Organization for Speed, Impact, and Excellence by Matt Mayberry Former NFL Pro, world-renowned keynote speaker, and management consultant Matt Mayberry delivers an incisive and hands-on blueprint to employee engagement and peak productivity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

What does it take to fuel human centered performance? In this episode, Jeannie Diefenderfer gives you what she found after conducting the Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance 2022 Study on How Human-Centered CEOs Fuel Performance. As a business leader who turns the challenges of modern corporations into profitable opportunities and with extensive experience as a senior executive in a Fortune 20 environment, Jeannie understands how to transform operations to focus on fueling human centered perform

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 31, 2023

People regularly ask me why I continue to participate in endurance sports. These endurance sports range from half marathons, to biking, and more. Endurance sports push my body and mind to the limits. You have to prepare to succeed in any such endeavor. Long runs require many hours of training and conditioning when you don’t feel like practicing.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 30, 2023

Helping your team focus and stay productive can be a challenging task. These ten strategies can be easily implemented to support them in this effort: Set clear goals and priorities. Team members must understand what is expected of them and their role in achieving the team's goals. This helps them stay focused on the task at hand and avoid distractions.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 28, 2023

Jacob Osborn and Peter Richman put together a list of the top holiday toys in the U.S. through the years over on Stacker. Toy shopping has transformed over the past 100 years due to advancements in the products or the marketplace. Stacker searched for products from 1920 to today that caught hold of the public zeitgeist through novelty, innovation, kitsch, quirk, or simply great timing, and then rocketed to success.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 31, 2023

You see who you are by reflecting on who you were. One way to practice self-reflection is to give advice to your younger self. I’ve done this a few times over the years.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As we approach the new year, I want to touch on a topic that’s bothered me for a long time. That’s the topic of hustle culture. Culture tells us that we need to hustle. What is the idea behind hustle? Hustle culture tells us that we work constantly. We have to put our nose to the grindstone 24/7, or we won’t be successful. Photo by Fernando Hernandez on Unsplash Lots of thought leaders have told us to do this.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

With tech, finance, and other industries feeding off each other, the risks that are involved have increased. Data has become a central component to business. It is quite valuable, both as a company resource and as an asset to sell. When you are in business, you probably work on a.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I am a passionate advocate for honoring the people who work hard, persevere, and show dedication and loyalty. I truly believe that these qualities deserve recognition and appreciation. Therefore, I always encourage my clients to write handwritten notes to their best performers and show them the recognition and appreciation they deserve.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 30, 2023

A priority gives direction. Without a priority, leaders squander resources, frustrate people, and live in alarm mode. One website lists 40 leadership priorities.

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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.

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QAspire

JANUARY 30, 2023

In his book “ Poke The Box ”, Seth Godin asked a powerful question, “When was the last time you did something for the first time?” For me, this question led to a significant mindset change – from working within the boundaries of known to trying new things out. The question helped me discover new potentialities within the self, find opportunities at the intersection of my skills and take up newer learning projects over the years.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a business leader, creating a company culture that supports the diversity and uniqueness of your workforce is essential to success. When team members work in an environment that prioritizes their values and needs, it reinforces their performance and loyalty. Although ethnicity, religion, age, and gender are essential components of.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 31, 2023

It’s important for leaders to communicate with their teams in order to build and develop high-performing teams. By regularly having open and honest communication with team members, leaders can better understand their needs, provide support, and address any issues or challenges that may arise. When leaders want to build a high-performing team; here are the top ten conversations to have: What are our goal and expectations?

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Organizations would be rich if they stopped losing money. 20% of every dollar earned by a company in the US is lost to employee time theft.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 29, 2023

I’ve written a lot about the challenges society faces with age in the last year, and various efforts have emerged to try and improve matters. One of the most consistent advocates is Chip Conley, whose work at the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) aims to highlight the value of older people in the workplace. The latest project from MEA is Generations Over Dinner , which aims to inspire meaningful conversations across generations.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JANUARY 31, 2023

[pinit count=”horizontal”] Think about why you trust some people and mistrust others. What is it about their behavior that makes you feel that way? How do you determine if someone is trustworthy ? 25 Ways to Determine If Someone Is Trustworthy Here are 25 ways to determine whether someone can be trusted. Do these thoughts cross your mind: “I can always count on him.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Most people think of leadership in terms of influence and power. As an executive leadership coach, I have spent a significant amount of time coaching leaders around the world in learning the truth. At the core of leadership it’s more about the people they lead than their own authority and influence. Effective leadership is about bringing out the best in others and creating a positive and productive work environment.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A coaching client said, “I want a learning plan for myself that’s fun. I don’t need another job.” All learning plans should be fun.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A common mantra in business is that “information is power” This may encourage managers to hoard information for the benefit of their career, but research from Stanford highlights how harmful this can be. The researchers analyzed a few thousand 360-degree assessments of leaders and found that a common complaint about leaders is that their communication is insufficient.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 28, 2023

Using high-quality images in your marketing efforts is essential for building trust with your audience and presenting a professional image. Photos are a powerful marketing tool that can help businesses capture the attention of their target audience and effectively communicate their message. In this article, we’ll go over some tips and best practices for using photos in marketing efforts.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 30, 2023

“Grit” is defined as passion and perseverance towards long-term goals, and it is considered a crucial ingredient for success. Research by Angela Duckworth, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has found that grit is a better predictor of success than talent or intelligence. However, I have found that some leaders may be too gritty, and it is costing them in their leadership success.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Crazy people are all there and never here. “The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.

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