Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 22, 2020
How do you lead decisively when you just don’t know what’s coming next? You don’t know what you don’t know, and even what you DO know you know could change. In a recent conversation, with “Joe” a senior leader in the assisted […]. The post How to Lead Decisively When You Don’t Know What’s Next appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading in Context
JUNE 24, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Some people may think that the change we are experiencing as a result of COVID-19 is a temporary inconvenience, but it's much more than that. It's a wake-up call that we have been living too close to the edge, rushing through precious moments. We have been postponing sustainable practices that can contribute to our wellness and the well-being of the planet.
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Lead Change Blog
JUNE 23, 2020
How would you describe the young professionals in your organization? Are they entitled, lazy, and unmotivated? Or are they responsible, creative, and productive? How are their needs and desires different than the seasoned veterans on your team? What is it they value most in the social contract that exists between employees and employers? Young professionals today are the leaders of tomorrow, as I share in my book Stand Out!
Tanveer Naseer
JUNE 24, 2020
One of the key metrics to gauge your success as a leader is how well you’re able to get your employees to work together as a team. That’s why in this latest Leadership Espresso Shot edition of my podcast, Leadership Biz Cafe, I share 4 lessons on successful team-building inspired. Click to continue reading.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 25, 2020
Your Team’s Best Thinking Won’t Always Raise Its Hand Medical insurance rates had gone up again. Our company’s insurance provider had restructured all their plans, and the numbers didn’t look good. Three days after we got the news, the CEO, Director of […]. The post One Crucial Way to Release Your Team’s Best Thinking appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
JUNE 23, 2020
W HEN David Cote became CEO of Honeywell in February of 2002, the company was a train wreck. He inherited unhealthy accounting practices, unresolved environmental liabilities, and a board and staff that were denying reality. Cote shares in Winning Now, Winning Later , a practical example of playing the infinite game. When he took over, Honeywell was plagued by short-termism.
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Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 26, 2020
Must Read Books For July 2020! Leaders are readers… Or maybe I should say Leaders Are Learners. Either way, one of the quickest ways to learn is through reading great books. I’m beginning a series where I begin to recommend great books Christian and, even, non-Christian leaders will enjoy reading. Today is the first in the series. Below, you will find […] The post 5 Books Christian Leaders Should Read In July 2020 appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 26, 2020
It can be tempting to write people off and assume they don’t have creativity or innovative solutions to offer. Many times, however, there’s something blocking their contribution. In this episode, you’ll get strategies to help you bring in your reluctant team […]. The post Helping Everyone Contribute Game-Changing Ideas appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
JUNE 25, 2020
C REATING an innovative culture is not easy. It often defies convention. Organizations that continuously innovate have common characteristics. By examining some of the most inventive companies on the planet—Amazon, Facebook, Google, Apple, and Microsoft—we can learn valuable lessons to apply in our own situation. Alex Kantrowitz does just that. He presents case studies of these five tech giants in Always Day One.
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 26, 2020
Leaders influence and inspire people to make positive changes to improve the status quo! . How many different leadership styles are there? The Leadership Grid— created by Robert Blake and Jane Mouton describes five leadership styles. The Situational Leadership Theory Model— developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard describes four leadership styles.
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Great Leadership By Dan
JUNE 25, 2020
Guest post from Mike Robbins : The ability for you and your team to effectively engage in conflict may not be all that easy or fun, but it is fundamental to your performance, both individually and collectively. As important as engaging in conflict is to the culture and performance of your team, there are both healthy and unhealthy ways of doing it. Here are seven things to remember when dealing with a conflict or disagreement—one-on-one, within a group, or within the entire team: 1.
Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 21, 2020
A Reel Leadership Article. Movie fans rejoice, there was a new movie recently released that wasn’t a Netflix exclusive. This movie was scheduled to be released in the theaters but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney chose to release the movie to their Disney+ streaming service. That movie? Artemis Fowl. Artemis Fowl is based on the best-selling children’s book […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Artemis Fowl appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Leading Blog
JUNE 26, 2020
H OW we react to our circumstances makes all the difference. Whether we are defeated by them, hardened by them, or whether we transform them depends on our mindset. Jon Gordon and Damon West present the story of The Coffee Bean. The story follows high school student Abe who is weighed down by worries about football, criticisms, negativity, and his parent’s relationship issues.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 24, 2020
You can feel completely right and be absolutely wrong. Unnerving isn’t it? Self-deception is most likely when: #1. Entrenched ideas are challenged. Your mind is closed about things you’re certain about.
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Next Level Blog
JUNE 24, 2020
Over the past month, I’ve been running two or three online sessions a week with groups of leaders to provide them with some reference points and space to think about how to lead in our current environment. Leadership is always challenging. It’s more so during a pandemic when work routines and business plans are completely disrupted. It’s even more challenging during a much needed but very intense period of protests, conversations and consideration in service of establishing anti-racist policies
Engaging Leader
JUNE 22, 2020
What barriers do you face? Whether in our personal lives, at work, or in our communities, we all face challenges that can prevent us from reaching our full potential. And the same is true for those you lead. Dave Shurna joins me to discuss tips from his new book about breaking through barriers of all […]. What barriers do you face? Whether in our personal lives, at work, or in our communities, we all face challenges that can prevent us from reaching our full potential.
Leading Blog
JUNE 25, 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. Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan on humility: “The more you can contain your ego, the more realistic you are about your problems. You learn how to listen and admit that you don’t know all the answers. You exhibit the attitude that you can learn from anyone at any time.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 26, 2020
Stressful times create emotional turmoil. Emotional conflict on the team always hurts and often harms. Leadership includes managing emotion, both your own and others’ How to Show Up During Emotional Turmoil: #1.
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
JUNE 22, 2020
It was another Zoom coffee chat, this one happening a week after George Floyd’s death. One participant, a social justice activist, asked if, in light of current events, would any of us describe ourselves as racist. “Absolutely not,” said one participant. “I’m completely colorblind.”. “For real? You’re not just playing around with me?” Asked the activist.
Lead from Within
JUNE 23, 2020
Strong leaders emerge in different ways and at different times. Some people seem born to leadership, and others build their abilities more slowly. Some have the capacity but need their confidence to develop before they can make best the best use of it. Others don’t step into their leadership until the circumstances call for it—usually in difficult times.
leaderCommunicator
JUNE 24, 2020
In today’s world, we’re faced with a number of new challenges both in the workplace and at home – whether it’s our new working arrangements, impacts from COVID-19, looking inward as we shine a spotlight on societal issues, or something else – and our people need empathy.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 25, 2020
Adding one bad apple to a team has 4X as much negative impact on a team’s performance as adding good apples. (The Power of Bad) The Big Five Personality Traits: #1.
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Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 24, 2020
Can I tell you how thankful I am for my band of brothers? I have two sets that I’ve come to rely on heavily. The first is Rick, Bobby, and Marty. I meet with these guys every other Thursday at Starbucks. We sit down, drink coffee or some flavored treat, and talk about life. I […] The post Why A Band Of Brothers? appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 22, 2020
One business owner was talking to another. The first asked, “How many people work for you?” The other shook her head, and replied, “About half of them.” I know that is an old joke, but it is told (and retold) because it contains an element of truth. If you want to make sure you wouldn’t […]. The post How to Keep Your Employees from Quitting appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Chart Your Course
JUNE 22, 2020
By Molly Barnes, Digital Nomad Life Nothing comes more naturally to the human mind than procrastination. We all do it on a daily basis, and evidence indicates not only procrastination is widespread but also not that bad — unless you’re facing a deadline, that is. But when you’re on the clock, the last thing you […] The post How to Fight the Biggest Time Wasters at Work appeared first on Chart Your Course International.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 23, 2020
Stress isn’t a germ you catch from an uncovered sneeze. Stress isn’t a thing. Scientists examine the results of stress, but they can’t examine stress itself.
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leaderCommunicator
JUNE 22, 2020
It’s a defining moment for companies to examine the actions and commitments that are needed to address diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With societal issues center stage, now more than ever, companies need to reflect on their culture – and reset if necessary. Starting with the C-suite and in every team across the organization, now’s a time for organizations to reflect, have honest dialogue about how to be better, and come together to commit to actions.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 21, 2020
Your parents told you that you didn’t have to learn everything at once. They encouraged you by suggesting small steps. You took piano lessons, not a single lesson, because no one expected you to become a virtuoso in a weekend. Effective leadership development should be like that too, but rarely is it approached in that […]. The post Unlocking Your Leadership Potential One Month at a Time appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Mike Cardus
JUNE 21, 2020
Often it takes significant change or disruption to reset us to think about leadership and what works. With leadership what works during the pandemic is the same things that worked before: TAKE CARE OF YOUR PEOPLE. Leadership is taking care of people – Mike Cardus. Leadership is contextual-interaction Leadership is dependent upon the environment Leadership focuses on others Leadership is fulfilling others motivation while keeping your motivation needs met.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 22, 2020
One short outburst produces surprising turbulence and distrust. A small offense causes disproportionate harm. Advantage: Because bad is stronger than good, you gain disproportionate advantage when you eliminate bad.
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