Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 23, 2013
'“Mommy, I’m not a leader.” Why do you say that? “Because John is the one that tells us what to do on the playground and we follow him. So that makes me a follower.” Ugh. Tricky. I’m not impressed by John’s “leadership.” I want my son (and all young children) to see kindness, […] The post 8 Ways to Nurture Leadership in Young Children appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 27, 2013
'Posted in Leadership Development Whether you are in a business meeting, speaking with a customer, or interacting with a new acquaintance, first impressions are crucial. The first moments when you speak with someone are vital and truly set the tone for the entire interaction and all future interactions as well. According to research done at New York University, we make [.].
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Terry Starbucker
JULY 28, 2013
'There are some things about leadership that we cannot change, no matter how hard we try. They are the immutable laws of leadership, forming the backbone of any successful foray into this honorable vocation. Live by them, build on them, and lead by them, and you give yourself a fighting chance. Defy them, manipulate them, or ignore them, and the deck will be stacked against you.
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 13, 2013
'By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Today the U.S. Army celebrates its 238 th birthday. Looking back, its growth into comfortable old age seems inevitable but in its youth that outcome was far from certain. In 1783 on the Ides of March, the inseparable fates of our Army and Republic were very much in doubt; disgruntled officers of the fledgling Army were gathered in a secret meeting in Newburgh, New York to discuss insurrection.
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General Leadership
DECEMBER 15, 2013
'“Let your past make you better, not bitter.” Unknown. Louis (Louie) Zamperini deeply understands the transformative power of hope to make us better, not bitter. Zamperini, a former Olympic distance runner, joined the military in the 1940’s so he could do his part to defend freedom and defeat our nation’s enemies. Shortly into his tour of duty in the Pacific, Louie was shot down in his B-24 bomber, the Green Hornet.
Michael Lee Stallard
DECEMBER 22, 2013
'A mistake many leaders make is they are overly ambitious in setting annual priorities. Going beyond five annual priorities diminishes focus and jeopardizes effective execution by tending to overwhelm those responsible for implementation. (Neuroscientists have discovered that when people feel overwhelmed, brain function shifts from the frontal lobes of the brain, where rational decisions are made, to the mid-brain region, where rash decisions are more likely.).
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Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 22, 2013
'Patience is the support of weakness; impatience the ruin of strength -Charles Caleb Colton “Karin, we should be able to have this project done by the end of the year.” I listened impatiently as the team broke down the timeline, contingencies, and tasks. They were the experts, and the project involved heavy IT lift–never fun. I [.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 18, 2013
'You know they can do it. They’re scared. Their lack of courage is a downward spiral. Fear stops trying. Lack of trying creates doubt. Doubt affirms negative self-perceptions. It breaks my heart to watch highly qualified, talented people let scared stop them. And yet, it’s hard for those born with a few extra confidence genes [.] The post 7 Ways to Inspire Courage appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
'Without executive support your project will fail. You need funding, headcount, and time. Your team’s counting on your to manage up well. You’re looking for the secret sauce to convince your boss. Start by avoiding these 5 mistakes. 5 Big Mistakes When Communicating with Executives 1. Over-Confidence Executives are suspicious of rose-colored glasses.
Let's Grow Leaders
MARCH 19, 2013
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less” -C. S. Lewis Is humility teachable? Is humility developed by nature or nurture? Am I really audacious enough to write a post on teaching humility? Apparently yes. Let me add a caveat. I don’t have humility handled. I have the best intentions, but [.
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Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 23, 2013
'This was a farewell. The last concert of the year for the high-school orchestra. The seniors wore roses and beamed with personality. The conductor held up his baton, and the music began. Powerful. Brilliant. Exciting. A send-off to the next phase of their lives. Then…he looked at the orchestra and grinned. He stepped off the [.] The post Orchestra Without a Conductor appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 19, 2013
'“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” -Henry Ford Competent, lazy leaders are dangerous. “Why fix something that’s working?” “I was promoted to this position for a reason.” “I’ve seen this movie before.” Beware of highly skilled, non-learning leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
'Many readers write to me and disclose, “I hate my job.” You’ve gone from skipping to work, to dragging your butt. Little annoyances mushroom in the dung of frustration. Reasons vary: a witchy boss, unrealistic expectations, downsizing pressures, stagnating gifts, unrecognized contributions. You’ve considered quitting, but that’s a bold move and another post.
Let's Grow Leaders
MARCH 14, 2013
According to the 80 20 Rule, 20% of your team is carrying 80% of the load. If that’s the case, 80% could do substantially more. Have you come to except the Pareto Principle as a given? Of course, your performance management structure counts these slackers to make for a nice bell curve. So maybe it’s easier to [.] The post How to Break the 80 20 Rule appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
'Team Leader Turmoil “I used to be one of those disengaged reps, you’re talking about.” We were all a bit shocked by Mike’s response. After all this was a recognition focus group for the top reps in this enormous call center. Several of whom were on the short-list to become team leaders. I smiled gently, […] The post How to Be a Better Team Leader: A Case Study appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 20, 2013
'Welcome to the Holiday Edition of the Frontline Festival: Expert Advice on Gifts and Giving. In addition to sharing their posts, I invited each thought leader to share their “leadership gift” in one or two words. Engaging a Giving Spirit Jon Mertz, Thin Difference shares The Unboxed Life: Giving To lead more fully, we need to […] The post Expert Advice on Gifts and Giving: A Frontline Festival appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
'I’m delighted to present the September edition of the Frontline Festival. This month’s focus: Leadership Development. I encourage you to read the insights and share your perspectives. Namaste. Leadership Development Jon Mertz of Thin Difference offers, You Are Born to Be Brave: How Do You Sustain It? “To be an effective leader, we need to understand where our [.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'Everyday your team is doing great work. Sometimes you miss their stories. Some folks will go home and tell their stories around the dinner table. Others can’t, or won’t. Don’t let stories go unheard, or untold. Find ways for them to share impactful adventures. Story Listening Made Easy I lead a remote team, scattered […] The post The Simplest Way to Hear the Best Stories appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 18, 2013
'Your team decides what you can handle. Like parents protecting young children, they safeguard you and themselves. They anticipate tantrums, and work around them. They’ll even throw in a few things “they’re worried about,” to make you feel better. Don’t blame them. You’ve taught them well. Your well-intended intensity sends them to the nearest diaper genie to […] The post 7 Reasons You Won’t Hear the Truth appeared first on Let's Grow Le
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 30, 2013
'“Children have one kind of silliness, as you know, and grown-ups have another kind.” ? C.S. Lewis The deal was important and could lead to future work. I was impressed with this company, but had some valid concerns. They brought their Chairman to the table to help close the deal. “Karin, I know you’ll be very […] The post Strategic Silliness: When to Lighten the Mood appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 16, 2013
'“I’m so sorry, I whispered before he could even say hello.” It was Sunday afternoon, and it was the third time I had to call. He graciously spoke what we both knew was technically true, “Karin, no worries, this is my job.” But it had been a long couple of weeks, and I […] The post Winning When the Troops are Tired appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 2, 2013
'Great leaders open doors for other leaders. Great leaders also know when to knock. Be a door opener. Learn how to knock. Who’s opened doors for you? What have you done to open doors for others? Bill Treasurer, author of Leaders Who Open Doors, is collecting stories of leaders who have opened doors, or [.] The post Super Leaders Open Doors appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
'“To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do.” -Victor Hugo His Thanksgiving Story “That’s not my Thanksgiving story,” Sam confided as we watched the joyous reunions of families with kids returning from college. “I came home from […] The post The True Story of Thanksgiving appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 9, 2013
'He’s driven, ambitious and successful. HIs boss loves him and he’s on the fast track. His peers are getting snarky, but he doesn’t have time to worry about that crap. They’re just jealous. “They’re not as serious about performance as I am.” “I’ve got a job to do, I don’t have time to make friends.” […] The post 5 Reasons Your Peers are Getting Snarky appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'I raced for the airport parking shuttle, threw my bag on the rack and collapsed in the seat. The hectic schlep is too familiar. The stranger next to me smiled, “How’d it go?” Ugh, what’s this guy want? What ever he’s selling, I don’t need. I’ve been on that shuttle many times…texting, returning calls, trying […] The post Don’t Miss Your Connections appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 21, 2013
'What’s the difference between a good human and a great leader? Great leaders must have integrity. So must great people. Great leaders must listen carefully, so must good followers. But leaders are different. I talked to Mark Miller, author of The Heart of Leadership, about his perspective. He shares that great leaders must start […] The post What Makes Leaders Different?
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
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Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
'In the spirit of Thanksgiving, November’s Frontline Festival is about forms of Gratitude. I am grateful for my amazing colleagues and subscribers for your contributions and comments. Please comment at the bottom of this post, as we celebrate our gratitude together: What are you most grateful for this Thanksgiving? How to Give Thanks and […] The post Grateful for Gratitude: November Frontline Festival appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 28, 2013
'“Every day brings new choices” -Martha Beck Leadership impact comes in the context of the mundane. Every day little words inspire connection more than any grand speech you could deliver. It’s what you say when you think it doesn’t matter that matters. They notice the way you answer the phone, or your reaction in the […] The post 5 Words You Should Say Every Day appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
MARCH 8, 2013
You’ve got good people on the team, but they lack confidence. Which leadership traits should you rely on? “A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves” - Eleanor Roosevelt You’ve worked hard to build a strong repetoire of leadership skills. How do you [.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 12, 2013
'Authenticity is risky. When you lead from your heart, feedback stings brighter. It takes courage to think (and even more to say) to those in positions of power, “Thank you, I understand you, I choose not to lead that way.” I’ve said that. These potentially vital words are treacherous on two fronts. First, you may be [.] The post The Sacrifice of Authenticity appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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