RapidStart Leadership
AUGUST 11, 2021
Praise is one of the most powerful tools available to a leader; here are 5 ways you can use it to inspire, motivate, and even change lives. The post In Praise of Praise: 5 Ways to Enhance the Power of Your Appreciation appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.
RapidStart Leadership
APRIL 1, 2021
Burnout on the job is costing us more than we think; here are three things we need to know to protect our teammates and minimize the damage. The post Bosses and Burnout: Three Things Leaders Should Know appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.
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Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 9, 2021
To Ensure Your Upward Feedback is Received Well, Start with Connection and Intention. You have some difficult feedback for your boss, but you’re not quite sure they’re ready to hear it. It might feel safer to stay silent. After all, they can’t shoot the messenger if there’s no message. But if you stay silent, the problematic behavior will only continue, or even get worse.
Leading in Context
JULY 14, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton of values as a critical element in enabling and focusing individual and collective success. Values shape your life, leadership, career and relationships. If you are currently going through life without knowing what your values are, you're missing out on a powerful force for good that can offer a turbo-charged boost to propel you to where you want to go.
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Tanveer Naseer
DECEMBER 29, 2021
As I mentioned in some of my episodes for my podcast “Leadership Biz Cafe”, 2021 marks the 10th year that I’ve been hosting this podcast. Although this is without question a major milestone to reach for any podcast, I never got around to making plans to celebrate this achievement on. Click to continue reading.
leaderCommunicator
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Difficult questions. We all get them. Particularly in this challenging period, there’s no shortage of tough questions on people’s minds, with employees wondering whether and when they’ll go back to the office or about safety protocols and childcare once they’ve returned. In my latest book, Heart First: Lasting Leader Lessons from a Year that Changed Everything , I devote an entire chapter to leader tips for answering tough questions.
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Change Starts Here
MAY 12, 2021
I’ve recently partnered with DesignThinkers Group, USA to explore how the disciplines of Design Thinking and Change Management can expand the impact of both. This Venn diagram highlights some of the similarities and differences between Design Thinking and Change Management. I’ll explore these at a high level below.
CEO Insider
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed how companies around the globe operate their businesses. As a result, many large and small organizations are working to find a balance somewhere between in-office and at-home models, known as hybrid models. Meetings are a key component of the workday, yet hybrid meetings have not proven to be the […]. The post How to Bring Your Hybrid Meetings to the Next Level appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
Skip Prichard
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Leadership Lessons from Saint Nick. All year long he’s preparing for a single night. Of course, he doesn’t do it alone. His faithful wife is by his side, a full partner in making Christmas a success. And the industrious elves are at work, focused, skilled, determined to meet the imposing deadlines. Oh yes, we can’t forget the reindeer, a critical part of his delivery team.
Kate Nasser
AUGUST 15, 2021
Do improved people skills really help people? Yes, they really do. Wouldn’t it be better to overlook the bad way people treat you and see the value of what they offer? No, not exactly. Moreover, your poor people skills can drive people away from you. In leadership, teamwork, and business in general, this is death […]. The post Improved People Skills Take You Further Than Jerky Behavior | #Leadership appeared first on KateNasser.com.
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The Horizons Tracker
DECEMBER 7, 2021
When Daniel Kahneman proposed Systems 1 and 2 thinking, it was generally System 2 that took most of the plaudits. While the instinctive decision-making possible with System 1 thinking has its place, when we want to make serious decisions, System 2 is what we should rely on as it affords us rational and deliberate thought processes. Research from ESMT Berlin explores how coaching can help executives stay clear of emotional, System 1 style decision making and ensure that the big decisions are made
Frank Sonnenberg Online
AUGUST 10, 2021
It’s easy to say you’ll do your best, but saying you’ll do something doesn’t mean you’ll actually do it. Do you give it your all? Here are 17 ways to turn talk into action. How to Do Your Very Best. Challenge yourself. Step outside your comfort zone. If you don’t push your limits, you’ll never get better. Focus your efforts. Trying to be excellent at everything leads to mediocrity.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
How to Inspire Better Team Innovation and Problem Solving It’s tragic when your attempt to protect your team members actually sabotages team innovation. If you really want a courageous culture, that means you go first. Your team is watching both what you […]. The post How to Accidentally Sabotage Team Innovation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading with Trust
MARCH 9, 2021
While watching a college basketball game today, I saw this statement in the scrolling news ticker at the bottom of the television screen: “From our conversations, he understands that forgiveness must be earned, and he is willing to work for it.” Uh…what? Forgiveness has to be earned? Since when? Let me tell you the backstory. Gregg McDermott, head coach of the men’s basketball team at Creighton University, recently stuck his foot in his mouth, big time.
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Tanveer Naseer
DECEMBER 21, 2021
With the new evolving landscape, it is more important than ever to be a good leader to retain employees and keep them happy. With the new year coming sooner than later, now is a great time to consider additional steps that you can take to improve your leadership skills. That. Click to continue reading.
leaderCommunicator
OCTOBER 4, 2021
There’s a common formula known as the 7-38-55 rule that indicates only 7 percent of meaning is conveyed through the words we speak, and the remaining percent of meaning is informed by tone of voice (38 percent) and body language (55 percent). As a result, every time we communicate with someone, a vast majority of the information shared is gleaned from what is NOT being said.
Lead from Within
MAY 4, 2021
When standards in an organization change, the process tends to be so gradual that it’s not readily noticeable. One day you look around and realize that things that used to be unacceptable are now commonplace. Whether it’s a lax attitude toward work and deadlines, gossip and backbiting, or dishonesty, it’s easy for negative behavior to take hold. When norms change, people tend to ask “How did that happen?
Thin Difference
MARCH 6, 2021
About a year ago, I paused Thin Difference. When I started this blog, the first reason was to begin writing. The second reason emerged as I began writing, and it was to support and encourage our next generation of leaders — Millennials and now Gen Z. Fast forward a decade, and I just completed my last formal class in an interdisciplinary leadership doctorate program.
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.
CEO Insider
DECEMBER 5, 2021
The manufacturing industry is facing digital disruption on numerous fronts – and this is driving digital transformation. Increasing competition and changing demands means the pressure is on organizations to reduce costs, improve customer experience and increase profitability. All of this means that organizations must rethink how products are designed, manufactured and sold.
Decker Communication
MARCH 10, 2021
At the end of March of 2020, as everyone was dealing with the shock of sheltering in place, we had a client that had an “aha”- a moment of clarity in the midst of the chaos that would define her leadership in a hybrid world. With over 40,000 people in her organization scattered across the country, she was one of the few still working with a small team in the office.
Skip Prichard
MARCH 7, 2021
March 8th is International Women’s Day. I decided to repost this interview because of the many insights Nancy D. O’Reilley, PsyD shared with me a few years ago. Secrets to Leadership, Business and Life. Do women face a unique relationship with power? Do successful women pay a “popularity penalty”? How do women unlock their personal power?
The Horizons Tracker
JULY 13, 2021
With so much of the workforce working remotely during the Covid era, communication has been particularly challenging, and yet so fraught have circumstances been that it has never been more important. Recent research from Baylor University highlights some of the key communication lessons learned during the pandemic. The study found that the key to successful communication was what the researchers refer to as “ethical listening” This was defined as listening with an open mind and th
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Frank Sonnenberg Online
JULY 20, 2021
There are times when things don’t work out as planned. For example, the relationship that once brought you laughter now brings you tears. You rationalize the breakup by thinking that some things in life aren’t meant to be. I’m always impressed by couples who part ways as friends and end their relationship with dignity and grace. We can learn from the example they set.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Last-minute fire drills, interruptions, and real emergencies can become a permanent way of life. Get your team back on track by planning ahead with these five steps. It’s a common lament: “It’s so crazy around here. We never know what’s going to […]. The post Get Your Team Back on Track – Leading Through Distractions appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Kate Nasser
JUNE 6, 2021
Leadership humility myths and fears don't have to stop you from leading well. Replace them with these truths. By Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™. The post Leadership Humility Myths Fears & Truths | #LeadMorale #PeopleSkills appeared first on KateNasser.com.
Tanveer Naseer
DECEMBER 8, 2021
One of the hallmarks of a great leader is their ability to raise up and inspire a new generation of leaders. They don’t hoard their talent, instead they look for opportunities to invest in others and they find ways to mentor and produce new leaders. Using your influence to build. Click to continue reading.
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conver
leaderCommunicator
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
My dad and me. Last week marked the 25th anniversary of my father’s death from pancreatic cancer. The picture is of my dad and me at my Bar Mitzvah. He spent his last few days in a wonderful hospice – St. Mary’s Hospice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dad was heavily sedated and not very lucid in his last few days, but I still talked to him as if he could hear me.
Lead from Within
APRIL 20, 2021
Being a leader is a challenge in itself. And every leadership role comes with its own set of specific challenges. In my work as a leadership coach I have been able to see a wide range of situations that are especially challenging to leaders. Whatever form a challenge takes, it’s best to approach it as an opportunity for you and your team to excel in a high-profile situation.
Brigette Hyacinth
JANUARY 25, 2021
The day I left the comfort of my old job is that day I decided to jump. I was stuck in a dead-end job with a micromanager who kept blocking my attempts to move up. That fateful day, I sat with my resignation letter second guessing myself if I really should do this. I had been planning my exit for months, but it seemed the circumstances were never perfect.
CEO Insider
AUGUST 10, 2021
You’ve put customer experience at the core of your contact center strategy, and you want to be sure that what you’re doing is on the correct track? Here are five indicators that you must be aware of in order to create a dashboard that accurately reflects your priorities, progress, and the influence of your activities […]. The post Top 5 KPIs to keep in mind for excellent customer experience appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
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