Next Level Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Ever had a manager who told you they had an “open-door policy?” Who knows, maybe you’ve even declared that yourself. The open-door policy implies that your team members or colleagues can come to you with anything. That desire to be a transparent and open leader is admirable. The problem starts when people knock on the proverbial door (and knock and knock) and no one’s home.
Leading with Trust
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Let me ask you a question: Do you believe trust is critical and important to your success as a leader? Raise your hand if you answered yes. OK, you can put your hand down now. Why do I think you raised your hand? Well, nearly everyone agrees trust is a critically important factor in leadership success. A recent survey by YPO showed 96% of chief executives said building and maintaining trust was a high priority for their success.
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CEO Insider
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
If you’re familiar with the popular book and film series “The Hunger Games,” you know its underlying message: Regardless of the challenge or scenario, people must always fight for equality. Especially if their organization — or in this case, the fictional dystopian country of Panem — is run by wealthy totalitarian dictators who disregard and […].
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
As trust in government continues to erode, more and more leaders of purpose-driven companies are taking public stands around issues that impact us as a society. And they are discovering that it is actually good for business. The post Purpose-Driven Leadership Is Good For Business… and everything else appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.
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CEO Insider
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
I am not convinced that every CEO sets out—with intention—to become a leader. I am convinced, however, that those with passion, a clear vision and the ability to inspire, inform and initiate action eventually and naturally reach a gratifying summit. Prior to founding the Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC), I spent about 20 years in […].
Change Starts Here
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Two years ago, I did a small research project to answer the question: What do organizations look for in a change management professional? To learn the answer, I searched LinkedIn for jobs with the keywords “change management,” within a worldwide search area.
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Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
It’s dreary here. February and March are cruel in Pennsylvania. I recently talked with a friend in New Zealand. It’s late summer there.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
To get more done, start with you In the past few months, we’ve heard from many leaders asking for help with time management. They feel the pressing need to get more done, but many of them feel like they’re already maxed out […]. The post Practical Help for Exhausted Leaders Who Need to Get More Done appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
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. Samuel R. Chand, a leadership author and consultant, on disruption: “A fighter pilot knows he's in the right spot when he's getting anti-aircraft fire. If you're not catching flack for your disruptive idea, you're not over your target yet.
Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Business leaders face continuous challenges in this fast-paced world economy. Many difficult decisions must be made on a daily basis. And with ever-evolving technological improvements, the ways we conduct business are constantly changing. To be a successful business leader in today’s technology-driven economy, one must utilize these resources in order.
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Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Toxic behavior is a problem in organizations across industries and it's often ignored because leaders fear the consequences of having performance conversations. Organizations that delay dealing with toxic behavior find that it spreads and erodes the integrity of an ethical culture.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
To promote the best first-time leaders, focus on more than results Your decisions about who you put in management and leadership roles are some of the most important leadership decisions you’ll ever make. It’s a decision about who you will trust with […]. The post How to Promote the Best Leaders appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Y OU SHOULD shoot for the moon when it comes to customer service says customer experience guru Micah Solomon. When you are small it is easy to give that personalized service to each customer. But when the orders begin to pour in, the attentiveness begins to slacken. In Ignore Your Customers (And They’ll Go Away) , Solomon says that “there’s no such thing as ‘customers’ in the plural.
N2Growth Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Diversity and inclusion is a buzzword in the business world, countless company websites tout their commitment to building diverse teams and inclusive cultures. Human resource departments are instilling D&I training for hiring managers and discussing their role in hiring diverse employees and creating a culture of inclusion. But what does this all really mean and why should companies care?
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Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
When faced with the prospect of getting older, you can be optimistic, pessimistic, or realistic. But just because you add a few extra candles to a cake doesn’t mean your life is over! No matter what viewpoint you have, Ken Blanchard and Morton Shaevitz want to help you make a positive transition from where you are to where you’re going by showing you how to infuse passion and zest into every area of your life.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
You see it differently. You’re concerned about a missed opportunity or a strategic mistake. Stay silent and you miss a chance to build your credibility and reputation. But disagree without tact or grace and you can permanently damage your career. In […]. The post How to Disagree with Your Boss appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. You see it differently.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
E FFECTIVE COMMUNICATION requires that we know how to best communicate with others. In other words, communicate with them the way they want to be communicated to. Diana Peterson-More shares two ways people like to take in information in her very practical book Consequential Communication in Turbulent Times , direct and indirect. Communication can be direct and straightforward, which often entails using the “w” words: “What do you think?
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
I have a confession to make. I run on autopilot far more than I would like to admit. Can I share a story about one of my recent autopilot experiences? Ok, I knew you wouldn’t mind. I had gone to our local Wesco gas station to grab a couple of Coke Zero/Coke Zero Cherry 20 […] The post Are You On Autopilot? appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
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 Change Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Welcome to the February 2020 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. Jeff Evans of Designed Learning shared Influencing Without Direct Control. Jeff writes: “As I think about all of the relationships of my life, power seems to have a major role.
RapidStart Leadership
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
It is possible to beat the hamster wheel that our goal-chasing can seem to put us on. Here are five ways to find the joy on the path to our goals. The post Beat the Hamster Wheel: 5 Ways to Keep Going When You’d Rather Not appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
W HO IS Gen Z? They are people born between 1996 and 2011. What is their frequency? Their generational voice is diverse, engaged, knowledgeable, pragmatic, collaborative. And while they share common values, they are very independent. In The Gen Z Frequency , authors Gregg Witt and Derek Baird tackle this demographic which is projected to be the largest consumer demographic in history.
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Hiring new talent is exhilarating and scary at the same time. You have the ability to bring new blood onto the team. Your hope is this new team member will help your organization thrive. Then there’s the fear. Fear the team member won’t fit your organization’s culture. Or that his skill set may not be […] The post 5 Questions To Ask Your Next New Hire appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
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Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Guest post from Lee Hartley Carter: Vision in leadership is essential. We all know it. And yet, while we often can answer the question generally with business plan answers, we can’t often paint a picture of what that vision looks like in practice. Often vision is couched in goals such as growing revenue 20% in 2020 or to be #1 in one’s category by 2025.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Leadership always has trajectory. What’s yours? How is your attitude breathing vitality into others? How are your actions strengthening relationships? Daily rituals establish trajectory. A two question ritual to change your day: #1.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2020
Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2020. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Life's Great Question : Discover How You Contribute To The World by Tom Rath. Life is not what you get out of it. it's what you put back in. Yet our current means for summarizing life's work, from resumes to salaries, are devoid of what matters most.
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
A Reel Leadership Article. I didn’t know what to think of The Rhythm Section when I first heard about the movie (I also discovered it is based on a book). I was confused as to the premise and then I became excited once I realized what it was all about. The Rhythm Section is the story of a young […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Rhythm Section appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
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Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Your year just started and you’re probably already behind on your “you think we’re good now, but soon we’ll be great” BHAG ( thank you, Jim Collins, for introducing the world to Big Hairy Audacious Goals ). You promised yourself and your team that this would be “the year” and now you have to deliver. But, no matter how much you raise the bar and rally the troops, you seriously doubt this year will be any different than last.
Career Advancement
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” ~ Alan Kay. Agnes asks: My day job has become so monotonous and predictable. I’m ready for greater challenges, but I’m not clear on when the next promotion opportunity will arise. I want to be prepared to seize the moment when it does, since I’m eager for a change. How can I do that? Joel answers: It sounds to me like it’s time to promote yourself to the job you wish you had.
Lead from Within
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
There are lots of traits that can harm your leadership. But the most dangerous—the trait that carries a real danger of destroying your ability to lead— is defensiveness. No one enjoys taking criticism, but if you can’t listen to others and take in what those around you are saying, you’re slowly eroding your leadership, even if you don’t realize it. Here are some questions to help you identify the principal danger signs in yourself: Are you closed off to criticism?
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
You don’t have time to waste AND your team members need time with you. Successful one-on-ones: #1. Give your full attention: Hide your cell phone. Put your computer to sleep. Distraction is disrespect.
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