Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
We were just wrapping up the first session of a six-month leadership program when “Sal” raised his hand. “How do you help a new manager be more confident?” He continued, “I mean it’s tricky to have a difficult conversation or run a […]. The post How to Help a New Manager Be More Confident appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Have you ever worked for a leader who inspired you to do your best work? Why were they able to? What was their secret? It’s a question I aim to answer by sharing a personal story of working for one such leader in this latest installment of Leadership Espresso Shot. Click to continue reading.
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Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
E LEVATING your leadership game is a mindset. Your mindset drives your behavior and your influence on those you lead. You are in control of your mindset. In Peak Leadership Fitness , author Timothy Tobin writes, “A leadership mindset is essentially the belief in yourself and your abilities as a leader. A negative leadership mindset is rooted in self-doubt, uncertainty, and lack of inquiry.
N2Growth Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Since we’re headed into President’s Day weekend, I thought I’d take this opportunity to author a two-part series in which I’ll examine the leadership characteristics of the two Presidents for which the holiday is celebrated; George Washington , and Abraham Lincoln. In today’s post, I begin by taking a brief look at the life of George Washington in an attempt to quickly offer some leadership tips that you can apply to your role as a C-level executive… First, a
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Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
No one comes to work wanting to do a bad job. Losing is stressful. When the scorecard trends in the wrong direction, how do you help your team win? And how do you help a strong team get even better? The answer […]. The post The Best Way to Help Your Team Win appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Servant leaders are at the helm of some of the world’s largest companies. Rather than be served, servant leaders put the needs of their people and organizations first, helping them reach new heights. As this happens, measurable improvements in employee engagement and customer satisfaction occur, leading to greater productivity and profitability. One of the books that helped shaped this movement is The Serving Leader by John Stahl-Wert and Ken Jennings.
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Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
We've seen many articles about ethical consumerism, conscious capitalism and the responsible consumer. The bottom line is that consumers continue to expect much more from brands than an honest and perfectly executed transaction. This week, I share a high level view of 5 key things brands should know to be successful in reaching responsible consumers.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Passion is good. Passion for your customers, passion for excellence, and the team’s passion to support one another all lead to great results. But there’s a dangerous problem with passion that can undermine your culture and ruin your leadership. In this […]. The post The Leadership Problem with Passion appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
More than ever before, you can find strategies, tactics, and hacks meant to help you learn, grow, and achieve greater professional success. You can find them in books and blogs, on YouTube, podcasts, Instagram and more. While there’s so much available, too often it is so specific that it is hard to connect to your […]. The post The Three C’s That Will Drive Your Results appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
M UCH HAS been written about mentoring. Mentoring is a gift you give to others. And while mentoring can be of tremendous value to the person being guided, it is one-way. Sponsoring is “all-in.” You have skin in the game. Sponsorship is a two-way, reciprocal investment where both the sponsor and the protégé are working for each other’s success. It goes without saying that having a sponsor is a huge career plus, but here’s the startling fact, being a sponsor is just as important as finding one.
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Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Another distraction. Or maybe it’s not knock, knock but ring, ring. The sound of your cell phone going off constantly. Distractions are all around us. They’re keeping us from doing our best work. Does anyone else ever feel this is their daily journey? You walk into the office. You take a seat […] The post Keeping Yourself On Track appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Leaders who repeatedly complain about the same issue want affirmation, not resolution. Every suggestion you offer to a manipulator is inadequate. Never take up the sword for someone who’s standing on the sideline.
Lead from Within
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Rules are there for a reason, and most of the time they’re worth following—to preserve the greater good and to keep yourself out of trouble. But there are some rules that you absolutely have to break if you want to succeed. Ask yourself if any of the following rules are keeping you playing small. If so, start breaking them right away, and keep breaking them every chance you get.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 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. Rachel Botsman discussing trust issues that revolve not just around trust and technology, but trust issues around size: “I think so much of what we need in our lives are smaller systems, where you can really serve people’s best interests.
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Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Do you feel like you never have enough time? By the time you solve one business problem, another issue raises its ugly head. You never have enough time to slow down. You may feel like you have to run around like the Flash from the Justice League. Rushing from one emergency to the other. Always […] The post 4 Reasons Leaders Need To Slow Down appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
There’s hope for you if you aren’t the smartest person at the table. Average people succeed as long as they keep going when the path is steep.
Lead from Within
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Managing up—finding effective ways to work with those above you on the org chart—it is a skill that’s rarely taught, but it’s essential to leadership at every level. Whatever your position, whatever your aspirations, building appropriate relationships with your higher-ups is important to your success and advancement. The key is to develop the best possible understanding of your bosses’ quirks, preferences, priorities, work style, and communication style.
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
I was working with a prominent speaker’s bureau to land a keynote. The agent and I agreed that I was uniquely suited for this assignment, given my history in the industry of her prospect. When the engagement date was getting closer and I had not gotten a contract, I reached out to the bureau agent, a seasoned pro. She delivered the odd verdict on my status as this company’s keynote speaker—not a “yes,” and not a “no.” “She ghosted me,” she said. &#
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.
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
A Reel Leadership Article. In a not-so-shocking move, DC and Warner Brothers created a movie from one of the hottest properties to come out of a movie (Suicide Squad) that was panned by critics. That movie? Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) stars […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn) appeared first on Joseph
Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
If it is time to change your current call center solution, the right choice could completely transform the way you communicate with your customers. Your enterprise deserves the very best, with reliable and accessible methods to deal with any questions or concerns. Not all call center solutions will meet your. Click to continue reading.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Everything’s hard when you lose heart. Fearful people play-it-safe. “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” Vince Lombardi If your team lost enthusiasm, what are you going to change about yourself?
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
It can be hard to find great employees. When you do, keeping them motivated and engaged is essential. You can compensate them well and reward them with bonuses, but intrinsic motivation often engages employees better than extrinsic motivation. . Therefore, offering training and development options that make your staff members feel seen, heard, and valued is essential.
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Next Level Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s presidential primary season. There are any number of reasons to pay attention to primaries, one of which is you can learn a lot about leadership communications strategies and tactics by watching how the candidates do what they do. The most successful ones tend to go both broad and deep with their communications. They send messages to very large groups of people while at the same time try to establish personal connections with individuals.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
More than ever before, you can find strategies, tactics, and hacks meant to help you learn, grow, and achieve greater professional success. You can find them in books and blogs, on YouTube, podcasts, Instagram and more. While there’s so much available, too often it is so specific that it is hard to connect to your […]. The post The Three C’s That Will Drive Your Results appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Guest post from Mike McHargue: Does your team have one clearly stated priority? The one thing that is the focus above everything else? And, is everyone on your team crystal clear about what that priority is? Notice I didn’t ask about your priorit- ies. Greg McKeown most famously wrote about priority in his book Essentialism. “The word priority came into the English language in the 1400s.
N2Growth Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Today’s post is the second in a two-part series celebrating President’s Day by examining the leadership traits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In yesterday’s post , I looked at the unimpeachable character of our first President, and in today’s post, I’ll examine the resolve of America’s sixteenth President, Abraham Lincoln.
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Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Elite, logical brainpower. Some believe that’s all that is needed to successfully solve problems. Critical thinking does play a central role in getting to good answers. Without a logical and disciplined process to actively “conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate” what we plan to do, biases and privilege can unconsciously and negatively influence decisions and shape outcomes.
QAspire
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Yesterday was one of those days when my sketch note went viral. Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group shared my sketchnote on Ikigai. With more than 7.4 million followers, Anand is one of the most social CEO’s in India apart from being one of the most respectable figures in business in India. Anand’s tweet soon gathered a lot of media attention and national news/media houses NDTV , India Today , News18 , Livemint , Republic News , MensXP and TimesNow jumped on the bandwagon to report what A
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
Learning and growing to become a more effective leader and professional isn’t easy. There are plenty of things that distract us, get in our way, and keep us from focusing on our growth. That’s why daily inspiration for leaders is so important, and that is why we offer that to you for free. Want to […]. The post The Case for Daily Inspiration appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
The real problem is the pattern. Pattern recognition is the issue when the same problem keeps coming back.
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