Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
An open door policy doesn’t get you what you need to lead. The intent behind your open door policy is good: a door that is figuratively always open to encourage transparency, open lines of communication, a standing invitation for your employees to […]. The post 3 Problems with Your Open Door Policy and What To Do Instead appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
L IFE GIVES US CHOICES, and we make decisions. Some choices are easy like “Should I get vanilla or chocolate ice cream?” Most of our decisions are like this, and the consequences aren’t life-changing. Most books on decision-making describe these kinds of intuitive, gut-reaction decisions. But not all decisions are of this type. Some are farsighted choices as Steven Johnson calls them in Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most.
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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Guest post by Bill Treasurer There is no bigger turn-off than arrogance. This is especially true in leadership. When a leader’s confidence grows recklessly out of control, when their head swells to 50x its normal size, they’ve become a victim of the “leadership killer” (a.k.a. hubris). People will afford a leader a lot of power […].
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Blind spots, every leader has at least one, but what makes the difference between a great leader and an average one is your awareness of this Achilles heel and your openness to modifing your behavior. Before we dive into revealing seven ways to eliminate your blind spots, let’s just clarify what exactly is a blind spot. I’m sure you are all aware that you have blind spots on your car when you are driving.
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Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Have you ever noticed the radically different approaches people take to preparing Thanksgiving dinner? Scott might order the whole thing from a caterer just to have it done. Jenny asks what they can bring, then shows up early with extra, and offers […]. The post Different or Better? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
W ILLIAM DONALDSON has led a full life. He was most notably a co-founder of the investment banking firm of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette in 1959, served in Henry Kissinger’s State Department, was the founding dean at the Yale School of Management, served as chairman and chief executive of the New York Stock Exchange, turnaround CEO of Aetna, chairman of the SEC, and now CEO of the private investment firm Donaldson Enterprises.
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Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
What do you think characterises modern-day change leadership practice? In truth, a casual observer focused on media channels might be hard pressed to move beyond greed, vested interests, abuse of power, poor ethics, ‘Me first’, and a top-down targeted culture. How not to do change leadership! Those qualities stem in the main from the ‘command and control’ culture which has blighted organisations across the world for too long.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Guest post from Jose R. Costa: Henry Ford once said “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right,” which goes right to the heart of how crucial belief is to achieving success in any context. Though this quote refers to people’s belief in themselves, from the leader’s perspective, the same could be said of your view of the people you lead: Whether you think they can or can’t, you are probably right.
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
‘Tis the season of gratitude -- for friends, for family, and for delicious turkey dinners. But what about gratitude in the workplace? November and December are notorious times for organizations to express gratitude to their employees -- holiday parties, annual bonuses and accolades they save up for this time of year. And while these gestures are appreciated, the truth is gratitude should be practiced all year round.
Leading in Context
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Today I'm exploring two important questions: "What do grateful leaders do that sets them apart from other leaders?" and "How does expressing gratitude benefit them?
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Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” Mary Kay Ash. As a coach, I am always dealing with mindset issues. I have seen people become prisoners of their own past actions and experiences. They find it easy to blame others for their failures, but their mindset does not allow them to learn from these failures and move forward.
Michael Lee Stallard
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Loneliness isn’t something that people like to acknowledge, but it’s a real issue for many people today. Many leaders are so busy that they don’t even realize that they are in fact lonely. That’s a problem because loneliness is a “super stressor” that makes it difficult to perform at your best. In a new article that I wrote for Forbes, I describe how loneliness is affecting today’s leaders and why we all need to take steps to address the issue in our liv
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
W E'RE THANKFUL for our LeadershipNow community around the world. Happy Thanksgiving! We owe so much to so many. It was Ralph Waldo Emerson who said, “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Work/Life Balance. Your work-life balance often gets out of whack because of the choices you make throughout your day. You choose to stay late at the office impacts the time you have to spend with your family. Choosing to go out fishing with your boys changes the amount of time you can commit to volunteering at your […] The post Choosing What Matters In Life appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
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Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
1941 was a momentous year for my parents. My father graduated from the Lutheran Seminary at Philadelphia and was ordained a Lutheran pastor. My parents got married. They moved to rural upstate New York for their first parish. My father threw himself into the work of being a pastor. He called on all the people in the church and many in the community who weren’t members.
RapidStart Leadership
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
“What’s the maximum effective range of a good deed?” It was 4:30 in the morning. Two weary fire fighters walked into a local diner in New Jersey. Smelling of smoke and tired from battling a warehouse fire all night, they were hungry and needed a rest. The friendly waitress brought … 21 Acts of Kindness to Make the World a Better Place Read More ».
Persuasive Powerhouse
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Photo credit: 123RF. It’s all too easy to interact with others without thinking about the impact you have on them, and what that means for your success and that of your organization. You can be on automatic in your interactions without thinking about whether they harm or help your ability to lead people. It’s harder, but important, to be intentional about how you communicate so that it can engage others and allow you to lead with ease.
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Work-Life Balance. Discovering what will make your life balanced is easy. You have to take the time to figure out what is important to you and then you have to begin implementing changes to make this a reality. This won’t happen unless you begin to change your daily habits. Habits that have been ingrained in you for […] The post Creating Behaviors That Will Give You Balance 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.
Career Advancement
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
“Stars don’t beg the world for attention; their beauty forces us to look up.”. ~Matshona Dhliwayo~. Amelia asks: I’ve grown a lot more confident over the past year at my job. Now I need to learn how to stand out at work, because I’m looking toward a promotion. What steps should I take to make that happen? Joel replies: Maybe you’ve played it safe in the past, figuring your good work should speak for itself.
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
There are more than a few reasons for additional stress during the holiday season… Family, giving gifts, finances, over-commitment…the list goes on… So today, I’m giving two simple stress relievers to help you de-stress and relax as we head into the busy holiday season. Tweet it out: If you want to relieve your stress, write […].
Lead from Within
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
One aspect of leadership many people don’t talk about is loneliness. As an executive leadership coach, I have access to concerns and issues that are rarely discussed in the open. Loneliness in leadership is real and causes significant difficulty and isolation for those who are experiencing it. The higher up you go, the more pervasive loneliness becomes.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
You see what you look for and defend what you see. If you assume the worst, you find fault. If you look for problems, you find obstacles.
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Chris Brady
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
The following list was transcribed from a Live talk given by Chris Brady. I believe these 12 habits are the secrets to a successful life! Chris Brady's Daily Dozen Word Be in the Word of God and pray. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
WWe are all familiar with the traditional school experience. Let’s call it learning in rows. The teacher stands in the front of the room and lectures, relays, or shares the information to the students as they sit in rows. It is in many ways efficient, and depending on what is being taught, it can be […]. The post Learning Happens in a Circle appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Lead from Within
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Words have the power to build people up, hold people back, and break people down. The words you speak as a leader are especially influential, with the ability to empower or disempower others. Of all the words you can say, five are especially meaningful in terms of influence: How can I help you? With those five words you communicate some important principles.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Even Eeyore is right sometimes. Overly optimistic leaders: Minimize challenges. Fail to anticipate problems. Throw in the towel when it stays dark too long. Stockdale: James Stockdale – former P.O.W.
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Anese Cavanaugh
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
My client “George” wanted to become a better leader. Specifically? He wanted a stronger leadership presence with his team, he wanted to be known as someone people could trust, and he wanted to make partner the following year. Personally, he wanted to be a dad his kids knew was available for them, a husband his wife could lean into, and a bit of space for himself to do the stuff he loved.
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
You’ve had life-changing moments. Saying “I do” in front of the one you love. Becoming a parent. Graduation. We remember those moments forever, and each is a culmination of events. Today, I’m talking about an experience that we initiate. One that can be just as memorable, just as meaningful, and can change our lives for […]. The post A Life-Changing Experience appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Mike Cardus
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Using – How we do things around here – to develop your team. In your work with teams, you have heard the term start with why. This – why am I here? or why are you here or why does this team exist? – is often the first step in team performance and leadership. In the – 7 Steps to high performing teams workshop – you will see the Drexler/Sibbet team performance model, which I share as a map for teams.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The challenge of intuition is you think it’s right before it’s examined. When you have an intuition, you don’t have other intuitions. You have confidence.
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