Lead from Within

JUNE 24, 2024

Management is as much about what you shouldn’t do as what you should. A Gallup poll revealed that one in two employees had left a job to get away from a manager and improve their overall life at some point in their career. Avoid Micromanaging: Micromanagement suffocates creativity.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I managed large teams for over 15 years in corporate and have been coaching C-Level clients for 15 more. During this time, I've probably run into every scenario a manager can experience. Motivate people, don't command them. Translate upper management's vague directives into things your team can understand and take action on.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are starting your career as a manager or you are looking to develop in a position, there is always something to learn. Management is a skill set, but it’s also a practice; the more you manage, the better at it you become. As a manager, it’s your job to include everyone. . Step Four: Empathy .

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 9, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen many leaders struggle with ineffective strategies. If your leadership strategy isn’t working, it’s time to take a step back and reassess. You’re Stuck in the Past: Clinging to outdated leadership practices can hinder your success. Provide support and resources.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 31, 2023

As a leadership executive coach, I have seen firsthand the negative impact that certain mistakes can have on employee growth and development. Which in turn, will help employees feel more confident and motivated to grow. I coach leaders all around the world and in many different industries. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Leadership is more than just giving orders and being the boss. To be an effective leader, you need to be able to motivate and inspire your team to do their best work. As a manager, your employees need to know what is expected of them in order to meet and exceed your expectations. Be Clear About Expectations. Be A Role Model.

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Great Results Team Building

JULY 19, 2024

Before you became a manager or team leader, success was about solving problems for people. Delegation is a critical skill for managers that maximizes their effectiveness and empowers their teams. This article shares insights on how managers can delegate tasks effectively. Is this a recurring task that will happen again?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Learn 5 ways to manage your mind to better control your mouth. Communication.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 30, 2022

In leadership and business it’s easy to fall prey to jargon and wordiness, but there are other phrases that mislead employees and signal poor leadership. Here are some of the most disruptive and defeating phrases I hear in my work as a leadership coach: “I wouldn’t say it like that.” The Leadership Gap.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Caleb, a manager in his workplace, often found himself fumbling for words. He reached out to several mentors in leadership positions. Strong leaders use phrases that give employees a powerful motivational boost, his mentors said. Email Joel for more advice on making your people feel motivated to excel in their jobs.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, effective people management skills are crucial for leaders and managers. People management encompasses a range of responsibilities, from recruiting and onboarding to training and development, performance management, employee engagement, and more.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 15, 2014

I managed large teams for over 20 years in corporate and have been coaching C-Level clients for 14 more. During this time, I’ve probably run into every scenario a manager can experience. Motivate people, don’t command them. When things go well, don’t tout yourself to upper management, tout your team.

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2019

Sixty percent of employees believe their managers excessively scrutinize work and constantly check in, according to a State of the American Workplace report. One common explanation is the prevalence of micromanagement. Abound in today’s organizations, micromanagement – when pushed in aggressively - can be quite counterproductive.

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HR Digest

MARCH 4, 2021

A good manager can make or break a team. For a first-time manager who has been promoted from being a part of team to be in charge of a team the responsibilities can be overwhelming. A bad manager can crush engagement and motivation, down productivity, and generally make coming to work a chore for the entire team.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 29, 2022

That leaves leaders still grappling with important new issues: managing different distractions, making information and tools accessible, and keeping remote employees motivated, connected, productive, and engaged. In my work as an executive leadership coach, I’m emphasizing these points for my clients: Keep communication concise.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 27, 2024

The gap between winning leaders and wannabe leadership is not always obvious on the surface. As an executive leadership coach with extensive experience, I’ve identified clear behaviors that distinguish true leaders from mere aspirants. Effective leadership hinges on consistent, intentional actions.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

While one manager might excel at communicating responsibilities with clear consequences and rewards, another might shine as a mentor who motivates their team with a deep sense of purpose. There is no right or wrong between these leadership styles. Transactional leadership is centered around tasks.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 19, 2020

In leadership, too, habits can be positive or negative. Here are some of the most common bad leadership habits—look through the list and see which of your own automatic thoughts and actions may be in need of reforming. If you are in the habit of avoiding conflict, you are weakening your leadership. The Leadership Gap.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This past summer, my daughter Malaika worked at her first summer job, which also happened to be her first time in a true leadership role. And this effort reveals the first critical leadership trait: our ability to grow as leaders is dependent on our willingness to get feedback from those we lead [ Share on Twitter ].

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

Renae Asks: I’m trying to use my time wisely, and that means being strategic in the leadership training opportunities I pursue, as well as the ones I set up for the team I manage. Joel Answers: Let’s start by demystifying what leadership actually means. To many, leadership is an elusive role.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While it’s important to have a supportive and motivating environment, going overboard in certain areas can have negative consequences for both the leader and the team. When leaders are micromanaging: Micromanaging is a way leaders can go overboard, stifling creativity and initiative among their team members.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 2, 2021

One of the most important aspects of business is management, yet this can be one of the most tricky and stressful responsibilities for entrepreneurs. Leadership isn’t a trait that comes naturally to everyone, and it may need to be worked on to succeed if you’re going to be undertaking a managerial role.

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Lead from Within

MAY 28, 2024

When trust is present, employees are more engaged, motivated, and loyal. As an executive leadership coach, I understand that trust is the foundation of strong leadership and effective teamwork. Lead by Example: Trust begins with leadership. When employees feel appreciated, trust in leadership naturally follows.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

So why is when it comes to managing employees in the workplace, so many managers still think it’s their God-given right as a boss to micro-manage every aspect of their employee’s work? Everyone hates to be micromanaged! As a manager, it’s hard to let go. It’s the number one complaint I hear about bosses.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There are probably few if any people in leadership who don’t aspire to have a happy team. But what does it take to keep people motivated? Especially these days, when most people are working long hours and have so much to do, there are steps you can take to help ensure your team is happy (and, since the two go hand in hand, motivated).

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 28, 2014

No one wants a boss who micromanages and is constantly looking over their shoulder. At the same time, most people don’t want a manager who is inattentive. It never looks good when a manager doesn’t seem to have an idea of what their employees are working on. Additionally, if a manager isn’t acknowledging when someone [.]

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 13, 2023

Tips for Managing High Performers High-performing talent can make or break the success of a project, so it’s essential to provide support and supervision to keep them happy in their roles. Offer autonomy: Giving employees the freedom to determine their own schedule enables you to avoid micromanagement and motivate high performers.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Sports metaphors are everywhere in the workplace, but there’s no denying that the leadership and teamwork skills found in the sports setting teach important lessons. In the world of business management, the game is played for keeps, but not all employees respond exclusively to a win-lose attitude. Avoid micromanaging.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 11, 2012

"Leadership is about managing energy, first in yourself and then in those around you.". Professor James Clawson , author of Level Three Leadership. So what can a manager do to create more penguins and less polar bears? As a manager, how are you showing up – as a penguin or polar bear? Start with yourself.

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Mark Sanborn

MAY 27, 2019

Everyone is motivated. The big question is what are they motivated to do and why? Few subjects are more often discussed and less understood by managers and leaders than workplace motivation.To get the right results with people, you need to understand the basics of motivation to use it effectively. Reward and recognize.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 20, 2017

But we all know people in the business world who do a terrible job in leadership positions: awful bosses, disengaged department heads, ineffective team managers, and otherwise bad bigwigs in nice offices who make the work environment an unpleasant one. They talk a lot about ‘motivation’ without ever doing anything to motivate.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 3, 2023

Generally speaking, the consensus is that autonomy is highly motivational. Nicholai Foss and Peter Klein suggest that complete autonomy isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, however, and that managers can actually be incredibly useful. Management and its accompanying hierarchy still have an essential role to play.

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 17, 2024

According to a recent survey , 33 percent of managers lead with fear. As the study’s authors point out, if you were to ask a manager if they lead with fear, most will say no. suspicion, blame, imposter syndrome, micromanagement, unwillingness to receive feedback), it becomes clear that fear is unconsciously driving their behavior.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

There are rich leadership lessons to be learned from politics and sports. Given that I try to avoid politics in this blog, please allow me the indulgence of referencing a headline from my favorite sport to make a point about leadership: Chiefs' Romeo Crennel fires himself. micromanaged their old responsibilities.

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Lead from Within

JULY 11, 2023

Trust is a crucial component of any relationship, but it is especially important in leadership. When trust is present, leadership is strong and effective. Micromanaging: Trusting your team members to do their jobs and giving them the autonomy to make decisions is crucial to building trust.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 12, 2024

Trust Boosts Productivity: When trust is present, leaders don’t need to micromanage their team members. Trust Increases Job Satisfaction: In a trusting environment, employees are more satisfied with their work, leading to higher engagement, motivation, and retention rates. Demonstrating integrity builds trust in your leadership.

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Great Results Team Building

JUNE 28, 2024

But for the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s a serious issue with a clear definition: burnout is a state of “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Micromanagement and a rigid work environment stifle creativity and leave employees feeling powerless.

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