Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 6, 2020
Unprecedented. Upside down. Turmoil. Those are just a few of the more popular words used to describe the profound change we’ve all experienced. But as much as they capture, they leave out. They leave out the reality for health care leaders who […]. The post Welcome (back) to the Hope Business appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 8, 2020
Leadership demands courage. You have to make good decisions while balancing inevitable tensions and knowing when to take risks. You need to keep your values in sight, regardless of the pressures around you. At its core, leadership is a daily, ongoing practice, a journey toward becoming your best self and inviting others to do the same. Listen in to as Shelly L.
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Leading Blog
APRIL 6, 2020
E VERY CRISIS places a leader between two fronts: Issue and Fear. Understanding the difference and managing both is key to dealing with a crisis successfully. There are different kinds of crises, but this dynamic applies to both types. There is the crisis where the issue is known, there is a procedure for handling it, and success in dealing with it comes down to proper execution of the solution.
Leading in Context
APRIL 8, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is the first in a Series exploring 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership as we approach IoT Day on April 14th. The Internet of Things (IoT) can enhance people’s lives in many new ways, and because of its enormous scale, it will alter our global economy and the way we do business. Unlike the software design projects of the past, working in the IoT takes us into completely uncharted ethical territory.
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 9, 2020
“I feel like I’m on an island. My boss is overwhelmed and has canceled all of our one-on-ones. How do I get the support I need?” “Honestly, my biggest job right now is to keep my boss from freaking out. Forget about […]. The post How to Get Support You Need When Your Boss is Overwhelmed appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 4, 2020
In my last article, I spoke about the importance of managing candidate relationships while searches are on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we figure out how to navigate from here, I’d like to think outside the box a bit about digital hires. Let’s assume, for the purposes of this article, that important hires will still have to be made while almost 90% of the country is under lockdown.
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Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 7, 2020
If there’s one aspect of today’s workplaces most of us could do without, it’s office politics. And yet, the simple truth is you need to master it to grow your career. Unfortunately, for most women, this is easier said than done. So how can they overcome this hurdle and become. Click to continue reading.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 10, 2020
For many leaders, the challenge of keeping your team focused, productive, and connected when everyone works from home can feel overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll get practical strategies you can use to lead well, even when everyone’s working from home. Links […]. The post Leading Teams When Everyone Works from Home appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Michael Lee Stallard
APRIL 7, 2020
In this recent episode of SHRM’s “ All Things Work ” podcast, Katie Stallard and I spoke with host Tony Lee about the isolating nature of remote work and solutions employees can take to stay well during this time of social distancing. I hope you’ll listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague as we all work together to stay connected. Click here to listen to the podcast episode.
RapidStart Leadership
APRIL 9, 2020
It's hard to lead with certainty in uncertain times; here are five things to think about and three ways we can lead confidently despite the unknown. The post How to Lead with Certainty in Uncertain Times appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.
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Lead Change Blog
APRIL 9, 2020
In this post, we’re interviewing Karen Martin, president of TKMG, Inc. Karen and her team provide Lean transformation and business performance improvement support to industry, government, and the not-for-profit sector. Recently, Karen and her team launched TKMG Academy —an online learning destination where business leaders and improvement professionals can build or deepen their business design and performance improvement capabilities.
Leading Blog
APRIL 9, 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. Management professor and social philosopher Charles Handy on the inevitability of paradox: “We need a new way of thinking about our problems and our futures. My suggestion is the management of paradox, an idea which is itself a paradox, in that paradox can only be “managed” in the sense of coping with.
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 6, 2020
A Reel Leadership Article. In only what could be described as a truly ’90s move, Warner Brothers decided to create the movie Space Jam. Space Jam combines live-action acting with animation. It’s like Who Framed Roger Rabbit? but stranger. Swackhammer (Danny DeVito) sees the Looney Tune characters as the perfect crew for his amusement park planet Moron Mountain.
Great Leadership By Dan
APRIL 9, 2020
Guest post from Debra Corey: My 18 year-old daughter has entered the workforce, full of energy, full of passion and full of some very strong opinions. And her top opinion, her absolute top pet peeve is when a leader or manager says one thing and does another. In her words, she hates hypocrites! And yes, she may be young, and she may still be learning her way around the workplace, but she is actually right - our employees deserve leaders who walk the talk!
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Lead Change Blog
APRIL 10, 2020
The concept of leading remote employees is as old as the graveyard shift. Leaders have been for many years guiding associates who work in different locations, time zones, and work shifts. But this month we added a new wrinkle to the practice—leading remote employees who are anxious, alone and cut off from the solace of the break room banter to process their fears.
Leading Blog
APRIL 4, 2020
I N CASE the media isn't providing enough clickbait and drama in your life, we resurrect this advertising gem from 2012. The backstory: For the launch of the high-quality TV channel TNT in Belgium, a button was placed on an average Flemish square of an average Flemish town near a sign with the text "Push to add drama" that invited people to use the button.
Sales Wolf Blog
APRIL 9, 2020
No better high and (sometimes) no worse low. The sales profession is a mental "grind" filled with rejection, setback and disappointment. Winning is the ultimate mindset recovery - followed by rest, weekends and encouragement. I am passionate about this profession.
Modern Servant Leader
APRIL 6, 2020
Virtually everyone faces a new normal today. If you lead people, you face additional challenges. None of us have all the answers. Perhaps together though, we may develop great solutions. We’re here to help. Here is a list of recommendations from people leadership practitioners. They were each asked: What is your advice for leaders facing a crisis?
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
APRIL 6, 2020
All year long I hear leaders say, “I could really use a break.” And now, with all the shelter in place and staying at home going on, you finally have one. I doubt it feels like a real break, though. Instead, you might find yourself suddenly trying to maintain your same pace of productivity remotely, even though the world around you can’t possibly keep up.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 10, 2020
Admiral Jim Stockdale spent eight years as a prisoner of war in the “Hanoi Hilton.” He was tortured over 20 times and walked with a limp until he passed on July 5, 2005.
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 8, 2020
Running a business is hard. You have to balance workloads with staffing. You have to find ways to bring in new customers while previous customers may not return. And, most importantly, you have to run in the black instead of the red. As a lot of businesses are learning during the Coronavirus pandemic, they’re not […] The post Why Business Leaders Need To Have Their Organizations Be Financially Independent During Crises Like The Coronavirus Pandemic appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Engaging Leader
APRIL 9, 2020
Are you able to stay happy, energized, and productive during all the distractions, changes, and uncertainties of COVID-19? It’s not easy! And it’s hard to be an effective leader for your team if you aren’t maintaining your own mental and physical wellbeing. Our team at Workforce recently shared with each other what’s been helping us […]. Are you able to stay happy, energized, and productive during all the distractions, changes, and uncertainties of COVID-19?
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Lead Change Blog
APRIL 7, 2020
Welcome to the April 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. John Stoker of DialogueWORKS contributed Managers, here’s your guide to effective feedback.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 8, 2020
You waited for the other shoe to drop before COVID-19. You will wait for the shoe-drop after COVID-19. Leaders and managers exist because: Solutions are hard to find. Improvement needs relentless attention.
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 10, 2020
Crises hit leaders all of the time. Though, our latest crisis (nay, pandemic) is the COVID-19/Coronavirus is something completely different than many of us have ever faced. Non-essential businesses are shutting down. Essential businesses have to expose their team members to the possibility of contact with the virus. It’s a scary, scary time. In times […] The post 6 Ways To Stay Healthy During The COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Lead from Within
APRIL 9, 2020
Most leaders believe they’re prepared to lead through a crisis. But after working with hundreds of executives as a leadership coach, I’ve found that many of them don’t fully understand what crisis leadership entails. Faced with an actual crisis playing out in real time, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by uncertainty. Here are some touchstones to help you remember the things you need to do to maintain success—not only for yourself but also for those who are counting on you.
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Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 7, 2020
You are leading…and others are watching. This is true when things are going well and when they’re not going so well. That’s right. That means as a leader, you are on display. And in the words of my friend, Tom Peters, it’s always showtime. However, all of this does not mean that I am suggesting […]. The post It’s Always Showtime – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 9, 2020
“Holding people accountable” feels oppressive – like pressuring reluctant people to do something they resist. Insecurity, lack of clarity, and lack of follow-up make accountability frustrating. Frustration turns accountability into punishment.
Mike Cardus
APRIL 5, 2020
types of systems and degrees of order and stability. What? Unplanned Chaos. covid19 caused a worldwide pandemic. You were forced, outside your control, to change how people work together, where they work, the tools they use to communicate, and how you get goods or services to your customers. You were forced, outside your control, to look at this new work environment and create some process or system to get work done while being thoughtful about the public relations viewpoint of working through a
Lead from Within
APRIL 7, 2020
In times of crisis, when everyone is anxious and uncertain about the future, it’s understandably hard for people to stay on track. In those moments it’s especially important that leaders work to keep everyone focused and productive while coping with ambiguity and uncertainty. Here are some tips for helping your employees stay healthy, connected, and focused: Begin with yourself.
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