Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

But, they don’t do much to build a leader’s influence, reputation or impact. They learn to do that well. Here are five big mistakes I see well-intentioned leaders make (and what to do instead). What is authentic leadership? Authentic leadership is more than simply speaking up and sharing your truth.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

How then, I ask managers, do you think that people in your organizations can survive with one psychological stroke a year, usually combined with some well-intended but critical comment? The Hungry Spirit To be loved, to be held in genuine affection, is the best foundation for learning about oneself. The difference is crucial.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 10, 2022

These are certainly valuable.And when we ask the tens of thousands of leaders and managers we’ve worked with about the most valuable practice they’ve learned through our work together, one the most frequent answers is to “Check for understanding. Then do it again the next day. It’s not flashy or charismatic.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

No matter what the situation, setting, or method of communication, leaders frequently and consistently do these things. . You can do it! That influences their ability to think clearly and learn new skills. Saying things like: “ I know you can do it.” “I How much time do you spend coaching your people?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

They look at the work they’re doing and ask “how can we” do this EVEN BETTER? How do we better leverage the strengths of every team member? How do we best communicate? What are our most important strategic priorities (and how do we best achieve them)? How do we best communicate?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Do you have any advice?” If an egg-laying conversation can turn into ugly political conflict, what are we to do with more serious subjects that might come up at work like global warming, regulatory change, health and wellness of customers and employees, international wars, human rights, and so much more? And neither do they.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

I was excited for the opportunity to add value and prove what I could do. Oh, we’re not doing this anymore. Can you do this instead?” You can help your team transition between shifting priorities with an intentional stop-doing or pause-doing routine. and outlined the new goals. No acknowledgment of my work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

. “Seizing control” had nothing to do with power or politics. It was all about learning to lead courageously when others were not, and to do the right thing for the business. What Gail would do next made all the difference too. Do you have a strong implementation plan?”. “Is Gail knew we knew that.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

But, you’re learning about the possibilities of this new adventure and if it’s right for you. Then in the sweet spot, you learn fast and your performance accelerates. I distinctly remember that moment I realized I was doing more than writing, I had become a writer. This all makes real sense to me.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Not giving them genuine feedback People need to have a realistic assessment of how they’re doing so they can grow and develop professionally. Why do you think this happened? What do you think you could do differently next time? What am I supposed to do with THAT? Take the time to be direct and help them grow.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

How Do I Communicate an Unpopular Return to Office Decision #AskingForaFriend? So, how do you communicate these tough decisions effectively? Please share your experiences, and let’s learn from each other. I know my team is not a fan (and quite frankly, neither am I). Here’s a bit more. work well here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Whenever anyone asks me what leadership lessons I wished I’d learned sooner, I always have the same response. ” This goes beyond, “having a best friend at work,” (which according to Gallup only 30% of us have— which is too bad— since those who do are more engaged and productive). What would add? An Encourager.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence , machine learning, and the Internet of Things, have significantly changed how we live and work. This requires a mindset that is open to learning and a willingness to continuously upgrade skills to stay relevant.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Many organizations also do a pretty good job with formal recognition — taking time to determine who deserves the plaque, the award, and a celebration. Wait a minute,” you might say, “if they don’t do their job we can fire them.”. What they did, or are doing, is important. We see you try, learn, get up, and try again.

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Leading Blog

MAY 13, 2024

He explains why our communication sometimes goes awry and what we can do to make it better. Anyone can become a supercommunicator—and, in fact, many of us already are, if we learn to unlock our instincts.” There are emotional conversations, which ask How Do We Feel? It makes it easier to discuss How Do We Feel?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 15, 2024

But, if you can learn how to de-escalate these emotional conversations, you’ll give yourself and your coworkers the gift of a path forward. See Also: How to Deal With a Moody Boss: Even a Dropper of F-Bombs What Do I Do if They Cry? Followed closely by burning microwave popcorn. Nothing resolves. More on that research here.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This goal is always connected with what we are called to do in the service of others. Outsmart the Learning Curve : How Ordinary People Can Achieve Extraordinary Success by Joe Sipher Are you ready to transform your life and achieve extraordinary success? Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

12 Habits Great Teams Consistently Do to Create Commitment and Build Collaboration 1. Related Article: Help Your Team Do More-Stop (over) Talking and Start Doing 2. ” Do this is by affirming the request and the value the request might represent—that’s the “yes.” You’ve got more to do than time to do it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2022

How do you give your boss bad news well, while avoiding the proverbial shooting of the messenger? To learn to speak the truth with candor, and work in organizations that encourage them to speak up, share their ideas, and train them to do this well. ” And, what does that have to do with giving your boss bad news?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 15, 2024

What would a successful outcome do for each affected party? Lela and Vinesh jump in, “Let’s hire actors and do a flash mob of the thriller dance. Mark and Sheila suggest, “We should really do one more booth at the new conference expo they just added at the end of the year. What would a successful outcome do for you?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 4, 2021

You Can’t Stop The Uncertainty at Work, But You Can Learn to Live in Flux. 4:00 How do you live your life prepared for whatever happens (not just respond.). ” 11:30 “Learning How to Create Your Portfolio Career” is about seeing your career not as a path to pursue but a portfolio to curate.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As you move higher up the leadership chain within an organization, this becomes even more difficult and requires leaders to learn the art of effective delegation while still leading by example and making the most of each interaction with the team. I would also say that as leaders, we ultimately learn more from our failures than our successes.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2022

So, where do you start in order to nurture compassion? Give them the space to know and learn about one another and the challenges they’re facing at work and in their lives. Do I have that right?”. ” Do you know what’s interesting? Why these three leadership values? Hold accountability conversations.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

B RAD JACOBS, CEO and serial entrepreneur—United Rentals and XPO Logistics—has made and kept a few billion dollars and aims to show us how to do the same in How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. Love “has a lot to do with getting your brain in the right place to make good decisions. How do you get there? Love He begins with love.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 13, 2023

The really infuriating thing is that she had NOTHING to do with that project. I’m curious, do you remember the conversation we had the other day when I shared this idea with you?” Do you think __ (your boss, the executive team, or key stakeholders), understands all that went into this and who was involved? .

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

You care about your team and the work they’re doing. They want to know their work matters and that you (and your boss) appreciate all they do. So how do you help your team’s performance stand out? And, strategically spending your time doing what mattered most. They’re working hard. Keep them growing.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2024

It’s a declaration of strength, signaling a leader’s awareness of their limitations and their willingness to learn and grow. By being open to receiving feedback, leaders demonstrate vulnerability in action—showing they value growth and learning over maintaining an image of infallibility.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down. So how do you teach and encourage resourcefulness in your leaders and on your team? “Who is doing this well?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 12, 2021

Dan Kurmaskie, Director of Learning and Development at UFHealth Jacksonville ( Listen to Dan’s full interview ). One of the important insights these HR leaders shared involved the opportunities and resources your human resources, organization development, and learning teams can provide. Listen to Jessica’s full interview ).

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Leading Blog

JULY 8, 2024

A SECRET to lifelong success is to always be in learning mode, personally and organizationally. Cultures of Growth are what we think of when we talk about learning organizations ; every day is a treasure hunt, with employees searching for novel ideas to improve products and processes. And we do it in a conscious, thoughtful way.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

I learned so much about being a leader during that time.” Much of what I learned from employee engagement came from that time. Depending on how the downsizing was handled you might have some stupidity-recovery work to do. Seek out some trusted advisors and do your layoff venting behind closed doors.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

But what do you do if your senior leader is not showing up as often or as supportive as you would like? How do you ask for the leadership support you need without looking needy? This “Asking for a Friend” question came in through our Let’s Grow Leaders Learning Lab during one of our recent leadership programs.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

HABIT TWO: Seek Real Learning Building on Habit One, we need to learn from both those around us and from those who have come before us. And importantly, “Part of seeking real learning is recognizing that whatever conclusion we have reached may be proven wrong as we learn more than we know now.” Ask questions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

How do you scale your leadership, motivate your large team, and continue to get the results you need? How I Learned About Scaling Leadership the Hard Way. You’re team’s just not ready to do this without you. “Laura” (the person I had left in charge) just doesn’t have the influence you do. .

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Dynamic Drive is about aligning what you do with who you are. Complacency happens when you don’t recognize that you’re stuck or you aren’t willing to do anything about it.” Fourth Key: Curiosity Curiosity leads to learning, and learning leads to growth. You can’t think your way into it; you have to do it.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

And I know because I do too. Let’s start with a few questions that can help you be a more human-centered leader for yourself: Do you have the same patience for your learning, mistakes, and growth as you do for your team? It’s not another list of things you’ve got to do or feel inadequate about. Pick one item.

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