Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Why psychological safety is important, but not enough when it comes to workplace innovation If you’re getting lots of ideas, you’re probably doing a lot of things right when it comes to encouraging workplace innovation —making it safe, asking for input, and responding well. That’s a great start. But how many of these ideas are you implementing? Imagine if you weren’t just getting lots of ideas, but remarkable, practical ones.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The number one complaint I hear from my senior executive coaching clients is the number of meetings they find themselves in every day. Their calendars are so racked and stacked they feel like they’re stuck in a spin cycle of conversations which leaves little to no time for strategic thinking or action. If this condition sounds familiar, here are seven simple steps you can take to get yourself out of the executive meeting spin cycle: Demand Clear Objectives : When you’re asked to attend a meeting

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

L EADERS HELP FOLLOWERS find causes worth signing up for—something they can make an emotional investment in. That highlights the importance of leadership communication. Effective leaders communicate who they are and move the whole organization. Boyd Clarke and Ron Crossland are the ones who said, “The biggest problem with leadership communication is the illusion that it has occurred.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 5 of this series on attributes of ethical leadership, I explore the importance of really hearing all stakeholders, including those who are not in the room. Here are Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 in case you missed them.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Hi Karin, We just completed our leadership development program, and we’re feeling really good about how we’ve been applying what we’ve learned along the way. The leader-led Challenge and Support groups have been so helpful as we’ve worked to implement what we learned in our leadership training. How do we continue to sustain the momentum?

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Don’t pour gravel in the stew. Leave out things the worst leaders do. Ask yourself, "How can I do the opposite of leaders who struggle stumble and fail?

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Office politics, the art of influencing others to achieve goals within the workplace, is a subject that often evokes strong reactions. For many, it's synonymous with negativity, manipulation, and mistrust. However, another side to this coin is one where "good political behavior" can propel your career forward. In contrast, "bad political behavior" can be detrimental.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Episode 234: Leaders and managers face an ever-expanding level of complexity and demands on their time and skills. At the same time, there’s more of a need than ever before for managers to truly connect with their people – often across geography and time zones. These are big challenges, but they also present a leadership opportunity for leaders who can show up with transparency and vulnerability.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The line between influence and manipulation is intention. Manipulators seek their own interests. Ethical influencers seek your best interest. “We can’t live if you’re promoted,” is baloney with a capital ‘B’.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 19, 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. Richard Winters on collaborative decision-making: “A top-down process for decision-making by edict may work fine in predictable situations or during times of crisis. But when it comes to making strategic decisions in complex and unpredictable environments, the all-too-familiar method of reflexive decision-making breaks down and delivers poor results.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“One of the biggest stumbling blocks for organizations is an unwillingness to be brutally honest about the challenges they face.” There’s no question leadership is becoming a more challenging role than it was 5-10 years ago. The rapid pace of change, the on-going uncertainties, even the very nature of the.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Episode 234: Leaders and managers face an ever-expanding level of complexity and demands on their time and skills. At the same time, there’s more of a need than ever before for managers to truly connect with their people – often across geography and time zones. These are big challenges, but they also present a leadership opportunity for leaders who can show up with transparency and vulnerability.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You won’t grow until you purposefully abandon what holds you back. How to practice purposeful abandonment?

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), the role of leaders is undergoing a transformation. As the complexities of technology continue to unfold, effective leadership requires a new blend of traditional managerial skills and technological fluency. Here’s how the landscape is shifting: Integrating Data-Driven Decisions: AI provides leaders with comprehensive data analytics that enable better decision-making.

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Sales Wolf Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” — Isaac Newton Truer words have never been spoken. One of my "pillar mentors" - the late Bill Bonnstetter - co-founder of TTI Success Insights used to say with enthusiasm mixed with conviction, "The best is yet to come." I can still hear Bill say it. " The best is yet to come." And Bill meant it.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 19, 2023

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. “Learn-It-All leaders are constantly creating and re-creating themselves, their companies, and their leadership. They are information extractors. They pull what they learn about everything—be it product innovation or how to inspire a team—from their lived experience,” adds Lembi.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Dear Leadership Freak reader, I’m personally inviting all the readers in the Leadership Freak family to a Zoom meeting. Many of you have been reading my short posts for years.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Dysfunctional leadership behavior can be harmful to an organization. It can undermine the trust and confidence of its employees, disrupt team dynamics, and lead to poor decision-making and negative outcomes. Nevertheless, we all know leaders who have dysfunctional behaviors, and here are the top five which must be avoided at all cost: Micromanaging: When a leader closely supervises and controls every aspect of their team’s work, this can create a sense of mistrust and insecurity among team

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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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Chartered Management Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Better Management Report: Taking responsibility - why UK plc needs better managers This landmark CMI study, conducted in partnership with YouGov, explores the impact that good management can make – to individuals, their organisations and to wider society. Report Key Findings *No more disclaimers Let's change management for good. A nationwide study into the state of UK management and leadership Using a wealth of original data, this study draws on the experiences of more than 4,500 people workin

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In Paul Falcone ’s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? What do you like about the job and the organization so far? What’s been going well?

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Stress says you care about something. Self-inflicted stress crushes savior-leaders. Questions lower self-inflicted stress.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Leadership is about empowering and guiding employees to reach their full potential. One of the most important ways that leaders can do this is by fostering independence in their employees. Independence allows employees to take ownership of their work, make decisions, and take initiative. Here are five ways that the best leaders foster independence in their employees: Provide autonomy: The best leaders give their employees the freedom to make decisions and take ownership of their work.

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Women on Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

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Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bad Boss Behaviors™ Cause #1: Lack of Education Many job descriptions in business require a college degree. Later, when that same employee is promoted to a leadership role, the investment in their development seems to vanish. Suddenly, we expect people to navigate uncharted waters with little to no training. It’s like we expect new bosses to acquire leadership skills through osmosis.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Pouring mud in the cup doesn't energize people. Worms like mud. People like sunshine.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, one of the most common concerns I hear from leaders is the fear of burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. It can lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and even health problems. As a leader, it’s essential to be aware of the warning signs of burnout and take steps to prevent it.

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Women on Business

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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Kate Nasser

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Leaders, learn this simple rule for highly effective leadership questions from Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™ Author, Leading Morale The post Highly Effective Leadership Questions: Open-Ended vs. Closed-Ended appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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leaderCommunicator

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Leadership transitions are pivotal moments in the life of any organization. When managed effectively, new leaders can quickly gain the confidence and trust of their teams and prepare the organization for a strong future. Yet many research studies have found that transitions are often famously mishandled. Communicators are a common key missing link in helping leaders reverse that trend.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Leadership is a complex and ever-evolving concept, and what makes a leader successful today is different from what made a leader successful in the past. With the fast-paced nature of today’s world, leaders need to be adaptable, innovative and able to navigate an increasingly complex landscape. Here are some key ways that leaders can be successful in today’s world: Embrace change: In today ’ s ever – changing world , leaders must be able to embrace change and adjust their strate

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