Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 12, 2020
A creative team starts with room to think The rocky mountain air was crisp with fall chill–a perfect time for a fire in the wood-burning stove. We placed the logs on top of the kindling, held the flame beneath the wood, and…nothing […]. The post One Way to Cultivate a More Resilient and Creative Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2020
I N 1984 a typical business competency would last 30 years. Today, it’s more akin to five. We’re changing jobs more than ever and pursuing multiple careers and projects simultaneously. Take a moment to consider how many jobs you’ve had and how many careers you’re yet to embark upon? The ability to adapt and thrive at work, also known as your adaptability quotient, demands continuous learning and cultivation.
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Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 14, 2020
During challenging times, it’s critical that leaders boost their communication time to provide clarity and assurance to their employees. In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I make the case that it’s equally important for leaders to express more gratitude through their leadership when faced with uncertainty about. Click to continue reading.
Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Lately, I’ve felt uninspired. What used to drive me to write has left me feeling empty and dry. I think my well is close to empty. My well is dry. Authors, content creators, leaders, and more have a well they go to. This well helps them find new content and ideas to present to their […].
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Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 15, 2020
The pivot to more virtual meetings didn’t create this problem. Anyone who has ever run more than a meeting or two knows the challenge of managing the person who just can’t seem to shut up. It’s extra tricky when they’re a high-performer […]. The post How to Prevent Big Mouths From Hijacking Your Virtual Meeting appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Let’s face it. There are times when it’s best to “do it yourself.” You could or should delegate , but who has time to fix the mess on the backend? I mean, if you can do it smarter, cheaper, faster, and right—then just DIY. Or at least that’s how your gut tells you to lead. If you haven’t felt this tension in a while, get yourself an intern. I remember the first time I brought a capable young leader under my wing.
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Leading Blog
OCTOBER 15, 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. Fritjof Capra on making change in a living organization: “A machine can be controlled; a living system, according to the systemic understanding of life, can only be disturbed. In other words, organizations cannot be controlled through direct interventions, but they can be influenced by giving impulses rather than instructions.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Too many decision-making meetings devolve into frustrating, passive wastes of time. In this episode, you’ll get two actions you can take to ensure you make smarter, faster decisions that energize your team. The post Two Decision-Making Actions that Will Save You Months of Frustration appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 11, 2020
Today’s Reel Leadership article is a blast from the past. The leadership lessons are coming to you from the 2001 dinosaur movie Jurassic Park III. Jurassic Park III revisits the story of Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) while introducing Paul Kirby (William H. Macy) and Amanda Kirby (Tea Leoni). The Kirby’s hire Grant to be […].
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 14, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton I tell my students that if you go through life just reaching for the minimum standard, you end up with a minimum standard life. The good things in life, including success and happiness are more likely to happen when we reach higher than the baseline that is expected of us.
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N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Apparently, Zocdoc is doing something right. Their early investors are a ‘Who’s Who’ list of innovators and billionaires, including Marc Benioff, Founder’s Fund , Khosla Ventures, Bezos Expeditions , and Goldman Sachs. Zocdoc is an innovative medical care startup that solves a nasty problem we all face—scheduling an appointment with a new doctor. Their mission is to make patients’ lives easier by helping them easily receive high-quality medical attention.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 13, 2020
No engagement. No participation. Can’t get people to speak up. These are just a few of the many issues that we have with virtual meetings. And in this video, I am demonstrating 4 ways that a simple cup can help improve your virtual meetings. Tweet it out: If you want people to participate in your […]. The post How a Coffee Cup Can Improve Your Meetings – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2020
There is no doubt that we live in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. Leaders work in increasingly flatter and leaner organisations. They are more diverse, culturally, and generationally. Their work is more likely to be virtual, than working alongside, and navigating the virtual world brings different demands. Leaders also increasingly work in resource-starved environments where demands seem much more significant.
Next Level Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2020
One of the things I’ve heard a lot from leaders during the pandemic is that it has leveled the playing field for the people on their teams. When most everyone is working from home, mastery of face time around the office becomes much less of a factor. Power wardrobes and other appearance-based factors have become a lot less important as casual Fridays at the office have become casual Mondays through Fridays over Zoom.
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Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Leaders have a really cool opportunity to help their team members in a way many other people cannot. Leaders are able to help their team members realize and thrive in their zones of brilliance. I was reminded of this because of something our church does. The Assemblies Of God have a program called Fine Arts. Fine Arts is a […].
Michael Lee Stallard
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Article Published by Soundview Magazine Connection is more critical today than ever. That’s the topic that I addressed in an article recently published by Soundview Magazine , a publication that gives readers the opportunity to learn key concepts from the best new business books. In the article, I outlined: Some eye-opening statistics on connection and loneliness.
Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2020
In today’s world, with contradicting advice on how to live within the constraints of the coronavirus and the many other crises, it’s common to feel as if life is happening to you; however, those rumors aren’t true. In fact, it was Buddha who once said, “ The mind is everything. What we think we shall become. ”. By changing the way you think, you will experience more success, health, and fulfillment.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 16, 2020
It’s heartbreaking to waste yourself on small rocks – things that matter less – while neglecting things that matter more. Stephen R. Covey taught leaders to put in the “Big Rock” first.
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.
RapidStart Leadership
OCTOBER 13, 2020
The way things seem to be going we may be tempted to lose our faith in humanity. But a simple act by a stranger this weekend shows that perception is flawed, and offers clues as to how we can keep it that way. The post Restoring Faith in Humanity One Act at a Time appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.
Lead from Within
OCTOBER 15, 2020
No matter how well you’re doing and how many skills you’ve acquired, you may not be fully living up to your leadership potential. If you suspect that you have untapped potential but you’re not sure how to reach it, start by working to discover what’s standing in your way so you can put yourself back on track to being the leader you know you can be. If you don’t know yourself: Self-understanding is critical to leadership.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 11, 2020
It’s that time of the year. Time to look at the budget, see what’s left, and use it to the greatest possible impact. And while this activity comes around every year, this has hardly been a normal year. That’s why we have offered some “COVID-19 discounts” for the past several months. Like all sales, they […]. The post Save Some Money Today – Get Results for a Lifetime appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Others handle day-to-day challenges. But the hot potato lands in your hands. Passing the buck in a high stress situation means you’ve reached your peak.
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Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2020
There’s only so many COVID-related fires you can put out before you choke on the smoke yourself. This is what the founder and CEO of a tech manufacturing startup with 180 employees realized in early June as his beleaguered team addressed a host of problems. They had to deal with cancelled orders and supply chain disruptions, as well as employees needing more flexible schedules or being unable to work remotely due to inadequate home office setups.
Lead from Within
OCTOBER 13, 2020
A disengaged employee may be unproductive and ineffective, but a disengaged leader can do real damage. Those who work with disengaged leaders often feel disappointed and frustrated, even if they’re otherwise satisfied with their jobs. So how can you do your best when you’re working for a disengaged leader? First, it’s important to try and understand the origin of the disengagement in the leader’s situation and perspective.
leaderCommunicator
OCTOBER 12, 2020
As we continue to adjust and reinvent how we lead and communicate during the pandemic, we want to continue to take a look at what content has been most popular among our readers. So, in case you missed any posts, here’s the top content others found most helpful in Q3. 10 Most-Read leadercommunicator Blogs in Q3 2020.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 12, 2020
A leader without purpose is lost in a world of opportunity. The 7 powers of purpose: Grit. A leader with purpose has reason to fight through adversity.
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Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Several months ago, without much warning, but much fanfare, your team was asked to work from home. Everyone worked hard to figure out how to make it work. And while it isn’t perfect (nor was it before March of 2020), most people have figured out how to at least get by – and maybe do […]. The post The Next Hurdle – Coming Back to the Office or Not?
Mike Cardus
OCTOBER 16, 2020
During the covid19 pandemic, I facilitated many zoom and virtual workshops and meetings. We got the work done, and the joy plus connection was not there. I was pleased when a local manufacturing Human Resources manager called me and asked for some Supervisor Leadership Development face to face. Situation: The plant brought on a new Operations Manager and the need for managerial-leadership skill development is recognized.
Great Leadership By Dan
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Guest post by Steven K. Gold, M.D.: Leadership is all about decision and action. As leaders, our goal is to make the best decisions that lead to the most productive actions. As the world becomes less certain, even highly unpredictable, how do we go about optimizing our chances for success? Fortunately, we have a group of experienced leaders who have been grappling with the challenges of uncertainty for many years: successful entrepreneurs.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Robert Rosenberg (Bob) was 25 years old when his dad asked him to take over the family business. It was 1963.
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