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Why Every Leader Needs A Hobby

Joseph Lalonde

With so much of our day spent dealing with the problems that arise from leading others, it is easy to think you don’t have time for a hobby. It’s a fallacy many leaders fall into. Failing to have a hobby is also one of the reasons many leaders stumble and face burnout. I was reminded […] The post Why Every Leader Needs A Hobby appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Five Leadership Lessons: Think Like Amazon

Leading Blog

L ONG-TERM THINKING is the key to what goes on at Amazon. Jeff Bezos has said, “ What we’re really focused on is thinking long-term, putting the customer at the center of our universe and inventing. Those are the three big ideas to think long-term because a lot of invention doesn’t work. If you’re going to invent, it means you’re going to experiment; you have to think long-term.

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Become a leader of character

Persuasive Powerhouse

Character (noun): one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. ~Merriam-Webster. The truly great leaders stand out in the minds and hearts of those they lead. The difference between a good and great leader is their character. Leaders who have character are ethical, moral, giving, and memorable. They leave a legacy because they focus on others and are willing to step aside to let others have their day.

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5 Reasons Not to Be a Jerk When an Employee Resigns

Let's Grow Leaders

How you treat your employees on the way out the door may have more impact than you think What do you do when an employee resigns? I’m not sure exactly why this is a thing, or if it’s getting worse in a […]. The post 5 Reasons Not to Be a Jerk When an Employee Resigns appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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End Well on a Low Note

Lead Change Blog

It’s been two seasons since Jake Arrieta played for the 2016 World Series winning Chicago Cubs, and he still gets standing ovations as an opposing pitcher at Wrigley Field. This may seem insignificant, especially if you’re not a baseball fan. But, there’s a world class leadership lesson to be learned from a former Cubbie who knows how to end well on a low note.

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7 Principles to Lead with Imagination

Leading Blog

I MAGINATION is about seeing what others don’t see. In a disruptive world, we need leaders with more imagination. We all have the capacity for imagination and applied it has the power to unlock or fullest potential. Brian Paradis was the Chief Financial Officer for Florida Hospital when he was tasked with leading the troubled organization in 2006. Plagued with doubt and inexperience, he records his journey in Lead with Imagination , to turn the hospital around.

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How to Succeed in Your First Job After Graduation

Let's Grow Leaders

Looking to make a great impression in your first job after graduation? Or perhaps you’re about to start the first job you actually care about. How do you show up strong and make a great contribution in the first sixty days? How to […]. The post How to Succeed in Your First Job After Graduation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Does Work Have To Meet All Our Needs?

Tanveer Naseer

The following is a guest piece by Moe Carrick. His voice was incredulous when he asked the question that I could tell he had been thinking about: “C’mon, Moe. As a senior leader, I am basically just trying to run a business. Is it really my job to meet all. Click to continue reading.

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How to Tackle Big Challenges in A Networked World

Leading Blog

T ACKLING THE BIG CHALLENGES when there is no single, simple, rational answer can rarely be done by a single individual or company working alone. Certainly, this is true when facing global, national, or community issues, but it is increasingly true within organizations and small groups. When faced with complex problems, we tend to find a rational answer by analyzing increasing amounts of data and polling for opinions and then announcing the answer to those who must follow.

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Transform Your Team With This Innovative Approach

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Eric Coryell : Accountability. Good employees are accountable. Good leaders hold their employees accountable. Good organizations have accountable cultures. But what does it really mean to be accountable? And what happens when someone isn’t accountable? How leaders deal with non-accountable behavior goes a long way to defining the culture of an organization.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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The Secret Ingredient to Master Delegation

Let's Grow Leaders

Have you ever delegated a task and then six weeks later wonder what happened to it? Avoid the delegation black hole, help your team to work more productively, and distinguish yourself as a manager who gets more done with this one […]. The post The Secret Ingredient to Master Delegation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Have you ever delegated a task and then six weeks later wonder what happened to it?

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How #Momlife Has Changed Since the 80s

Women on Business

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First Look: Leadership Books for June 2019

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2019. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. The more I started to understand the difference between finite and infinite games, the more I began to see infinite games all around us. I started to see that many of the struggles that organizations face exist simply because their leaders were playing with a finite mindset in an infinite game.

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The Willingness to Admit We’re Wrong

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton We've all been wrong. It's only when we are willing to admit that we're wrong that we show what this John Templeton Foundation video describes as "intellectual humility." This video, titled "The Joy of Being Wrong" is a compelling visual portrayal of the process of being willing to admit we're wrong, and it describes the many personal and social benefits that result.

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

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June 2019 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the June Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Communication. Chip Bell shared The Secret Sauce of Leadership Communications. Chip reflects: “Listening can mean the difference between getting more information and gaining greater insight.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Godzilla: King Of The Monsters

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article. Giant monsters fighting one another. A compelling human story. And learning to work together. This is what the new Godzilla is all about. Continuing from the 2014 Godzilla movie, Godzilla: King Of The Monsters introduces all new characters. Each character has a unique story. There’s Dr. Emma Russell (Vera Farmiga), Mark Russell (Kyle Chandler), and […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Godzilla: King Of The Monsters appeared first on Joseph Lalond

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The Insanity of Leadership Development

Kevin Eikenberry

It might seem strange for a person who has devoted his life to helping leaders grow and improve to write an article titled “The Insanity of Leadership Development.” My hope is that the title – and the irony – piques your curiosity to read on. The truth is that most organizations want to develop their […]. The post The Insanity of Leadership Development appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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How to Avoid Failing as a Business Start-Up Entrepreneur

Chart Your Course

Entrepreneurial Responsibility To Prevent Massive Failure. According to recent studies, 90% of new startups will fail due to one reason or another, so it’s incredibly important as a new startup to understand how to take responsibility in certain areas to prevent that failure. Although no one goes into business with the plan of failure, many people fail to plan, and that’s the number one mistake that you can make as a startup.

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

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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Wired for Authenticity

Lead Change Blog

Leadership today is more challenging than ever. Trends including the rapid pace of change, constant restructuring, and a 24/7 always-on work environment are creating overwhelmed employees and eroding trust in workplaces. Organizations need leaders who drive engagement, innovation, and outstanding client experiences. How can you be this type of leader?

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Your Enneagram Result Isn’t A Free Pass

Joseph Lalonde

I have a love-hate relationship with personality and motivational assessments. On one hand, they’re the best thing since sliced bread. The assessments allow us to look into ourselves and “see” who we are and what motivates us. I know this. I’ve taken plenty of these assessments. From StrengthsFinders 2.0 to the Fingerprint 4 Success to […] The post Your Enneagram Result Isn’t A Free Pass appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Two Rules that Make You Look Smart When You Ask Questions

Leadership Freak

You’ve heard reporters ask, “Don’t you agree,” during interviews. That’s an idiotic question for a reporter to ask. Leading questions search for affirmation, not information.

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190: 4 Steps of Emotional Transparency That Cultivates Accountability | with Jonathan Raymond

Engaging Leader

Many leaders feel frustrated by what seems like a low level of personal ownership among people in their organization. Things don’t get done on time, problems don’t get solved, and issues get ignored rather than proactively addressed before they become problems. Sound familiar? This episode is part 3 of a four-part series of interviews with […] Many leaders feel frustrated by what seems like a low level of personal ownership among people in their organization.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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How to Avoid Being a Pushover at Work

Lead from Within

In any group of people, some will be more assertive than others. Many of those who aren’t assertive by nature face a constant battle to avoid crossing the line into passivity. Even the most laid-back people don’t want to be a pushover. If your lack of assertiveness has become unhealthy—or is starting to take a turn in that direction—start by asking yourself where the issues are coming from.

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Your Business Will Be A Success

Joseph Lalonde

Nothing attracts like confidence. Knowing that you will succeed will ultimately lead to success. Having the courage to say that you know who you are and that you know what you want sends out a clear message to others that you have the qualities to achieve your goals. People are attracted to that kind of […] The post Your Business Will Be A Success appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Improving Employee Engagement Through Better Communications

leaderCommunicator

A proven formula for organizational success involves employee engagement, which we define as the emotional connection people have with work, which leads to discretionary effort – extra time, energy, brainpower, a willingness to take on a stretch assignment, and more. In other words, engaged employees are highly motivated to help an organization achieve its goals.

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189: Dos and Don’ts of Emotional Transparency | with Jonathan Raymond

Engaging Leader

A couple days ago, the CEO of a small business complained to me that one of his managers has been displaying some of the classic signs of a lack of accountability — brushing off the severity of a mistake, letting tensions build with his own direct reports instead of asking for advice on how to […] A couple days ago, the CEO of a small business complained to me that one of his managers has been displaying some of the classic signs of a lack of accountability — brushing off the severity of a

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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.

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This is What Keeps Most CEO’s Up at Night

Lead from Within

A lot of people in leadership dream about becoming the CEO of a company. The opportunity to lead people from the top, develop strategies, and make an impact in the world is an exciting prospect for many people. As an executive leadership coach, I have the privilege of working with numerous CEOs. I know their enthusiasm and passion firsthand, but I also know what keeps many of them up at night.

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Leadership Lessons from a Pogo Stick – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

If you missed last week’s episode, I announced that we are starting a series where I will connect weird or unusual items to leadership. And these items are coming from the challenge that I put out on our social media channels – asking our viewers to submit their suggestions for these items. So catch up […]. The post Leadership Lessons from a Pogo Stick – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Three Questions to Keep You from Losing Your S**t

Next Level Blog

Have you noticed that there are certain triggers that are guaranteed to make you lose your s**t? I have. One of my “favorite” triggers is when someone makes a commitment to keep me in the loop about a series of events that could affect the health and well-being of my family and then doesn’t follow through. Another is when someone misses an agreed upon deadline on an important project and doesn’t let me know.

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How to Minimize a Downside to Change

Change Starts Here

Let’s face it. Not all changes are 100% positive for everyone in your organization. During the implementation, some people may temporarily feel more strain than others. More crucially, the long-term benefits and burdens of change may be unevenly distributed.

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The First 90 Days: Onboarding Checklist

While onboarding, don’t let yourself get caught up in administrative details. Automate paperwork & training so new hires can focus on the business at hand from day one. Get Paycor’s checklist to see where your company can make HR process improvements.