Leading Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

E MPOWERMENT has turned into a buzzword thats lost its meaning. We all know what being powerfulor, euphemistically, influentiallooks like. But to be empoweringhow clear is that? Worse than unclear, empowering is widely misunderstood. For forceful leaders, its seen as giving power away; giving power to your staff means giving up your power. Its easy for forceful leaders to feel that granting power to others takes away from their own power or that they are somehow rendered passive, as one forceful

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Episode 284: Are your leadership communication skills motivating your team, or are they leaving you feeling like a micromanager? Every leader wants their team to move faster, act urgently, and meet deadlines without constant reminders or sacrificing quality. This episode dives into leadership communication techniques that inspire action, eliminate misunderstandings, and build a motivated, high-performing team.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As enterprises at every stage of maturity strengthen their digital capabilities, the Chief Digital Officer has emerged as a strategic force within the executive suite. This role is no longer confined to technical oversight or incremental operational improvements. Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention.

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Just how serious are you about scaling your business with less drama and friction? Scaling a business is not for the faint of heart. It requires a relentless commitment to results, unwavering clarity in leadership, and a culture where everyone is held accountable to the highest standards. Yet too many leaders falter at the critical momentnot because they lack vision, but because they fail to implement Extreme Accountability.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

S OCIAL philosopher Charles Handy died at 92 on December 13, 2024. He specialized in organizational behavior and management. From his books, The Hungry Spirit , The Age of Unreason , and 21 Letters on Life and Its Challenges are a selection of his wisdom. Growth does not have to mean more of the same. It can mean better rather than bigger. It can mean leaner or deeper, both of which might improve rather than expand the current position.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The sweet spot between being real and being relatable You want to show up real. To be authentic at work. To own your strengths. You want to be you. And… you want to fit in. To be easy to work with. To collaborate and get along. You don’t want to stand out so much that they are distracted by your style. Where’s the sweet spot? #askingforafriend Today’s Asking for a Friend from the Almost Eiffel Tower in Vegas, Nevada The Sweet Spot Between Being Authentic at Work and Being

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Here we areon the edge of another year. The wins, the setbacks (I prefer to call them lessons ), the long hours, the hard work, and the moments when you showed up even when it wasn't easy. Now's the time to hit pause. Not stop. Pause. Reflect. And get ready to build momentum like never before. Why? This moment is when you decide whether 2025 will be "just another year" or the year you elevate everything - your work, your mindset, your relationships, your life.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Nido Qubein on becoming a transformational leader: Our team knows that the highest order of leadership is to tell the truth. Yet, that is just the beginning. You consciously and intentionally have to bring your business, social, spiritual, and family lives together; each plays a part in who you are as a leader.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Empower your team by ensuring they know what matters most What if this year, you could empower your team to not only start strong but stay strongaligned, motivated, and clear on what success looks like every step of the way? Great teams dont thrive by chance; they crush their goals because they know exactly where theyre going and the habits they need to get there.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Executive Search Strategies for Social Impact Organizations Non-profit institutions occupy a uniquely important societal space, catalyzing social change and community advancement. Although their missions and objectives differ significantly from the for-profit sector, the challenge of securing exceptional leadership is no less demandingindeed, it can be more complex.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Stop worrying about things you cant do. Focus on action. Here are 5 innovative action prompts. Which one takes you where you want to go today? Choose an action item that makes a difference for others.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Some leaders actively avoid discomfort, not realizing that they are also avoiding the necessary growth that propels them to their best leadership. Great leadership doesnt happen by itself. It happens when a leader decides to intentionally learn and grow, and to pursue that growth into the Discomfort Zone.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Are you striving for the elusive “work-life balance” and finding it’s not quite working? In this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe, I welcome back my friend, and fellow leadership expert (and Canadian) Dan Pontefract to discuss his book, “Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes“, where he argues.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I have spent decades advising CEOs, executives, and senior leadership teams globally in both Fortune 500 companies and emerging market enterprises. Through my work with global organizations, diplomatic corps, and government institutions, I have witnessed how the most influential leaders inspire excellence without demanding it. My research and direct experience transforming leadership capabilities reveals a clear pattern: leaders who master authentic influence drive 43% higher team productivity a

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Personal goals make sense when they express and extend your experiences, values, aspirations, and talents. Ask, How can I express or extend my talents, before setting personal goals for 2025. Ask 5 questions. Don't miss the free download of the complete list of questions to ask before setting personal goals.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 14, 2024

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide soon to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2025. Make that one of your New Years resolutions. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Studies reveal a startling paradox: 82% of leaders believe they’re supporting their teams effectively, yet only 38% of employees feel genuinely supported. Moreover, this disconnect stems from what initially appears to be a positive leadership trait what I call “the protection paradox” the desire to protect teams from challenges. However, this well-intentioned shield ultimately becomes the very barrier that stifles growth and erodes trust.

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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.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Everyone squanders their potential when opportunities scare them. Boldness looks uncertainty in the eye. Confidence tries stuff and starts over after failure. Courage runs toward opportunity when fear turns from obstacles. Boldness doesnt require confidence as much as it needs a partner. How leaders inspire boldness.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 19, 2024

lessons in perception and the undiscovered It started as a banana. Ordinary, yellow, and taped to a wall. But somehow, it sold for $6.2 million. It wasnt the banana or the duct tape that held value. It was the way people looked at it. Maurizio Cattelan, the artist behind the piece titled Comedian , framed the fruit as more than it seemed. And suddenly, everyone saw it differently.

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Mark Sanborn

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Prioritize Thinking Time : Schedule uninterrupted periods to reflect and strategize, enhancing decision-making and leadership effectiveness. Create a Good Thinking Environment : Identify spaces that foster deep thought, whether a quiet room or a nature walk, to stimulate creativity. Engage in Deep Work : Focus on single tasks without distractions to produce high-quality outcomes and innovative solutions.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Research reveals a striking paradox: while new leaders often excel in core leadership competencies, 60% find themselves most challenged when managing former peers. The implications are significant76% of these transitions falter within the first year, primarily due to shifting relationship dynamics. Despite this critical vulnerability, organizations allocate merely 27% of their leadership development resources to navigating this sophisticated transition.

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How To

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Success is a product of brainless repetition. A good habit is something you repeatedly do. Eventually, you don't have to think about it. Bad habits are hard to break. Good habits are slow to make. Choose a small moment in your day to begin a useful habit.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Julie Charlestein is the author of the book, How To Lead Your Family Business: Excelling Through Unexpected Crises, Choices, and Challenges. Charlestein is also the fourth-generation leader of an incredibly successful family-owned enterprise, and shes seen it all firsthand, including family drama in the workplace and the office politics that come with any corporation.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 20, 2024

After a lengthy investigation and considerable back and forth between the two parties, Amazon and OSHA have reached a settlement amounting to $145,000 in penalties. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was charged with looking into complaints of workplace safety violations across Amazon facilities, particularly the 10 in New York, Florida, Idaho, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New Jersey, that were cited in the settlement.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In a world obsessed with morning routines and productivity hacks, the most powerful leadership practice isn’t about checking emails or early workouts. Instead, it focuses on something far more fundamental: setting your leadership intention for the day ahead. Consequently, this single morning ritual can transform not just your day, but your entire leadership development.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Bad habits feel good at the beginning but grow heavy as time passes. The habit of overcommitting makes you feel important, but you end up hating life. Good habits return benefits slowly. Bad habits provide enjoyment quickly. The distraction pattern.

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The Regis Company

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Discover how Synthesia avatars integrated into SimGate revolutionize learning by enhancing engagement, retention, and real-world skill application in modern training programs.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service environments. Indeed, some estimates suggest that 95% of online customer service will be provided by them by 2025. Research from the Queensland University of Technology suggests that such a strategy is not without risks. They found that while chatbots can be an effective medium for customer service, they can also infuriate customers, thus making them less likely to make their purchase and also generating a significant degree of anger.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Behind every disengaged team, missed opportunity, and unexpected resignation often lies an invisible factor: workplace loneliness. This strategic blind spot costs organizations more than $406 billion annually, yet many leaders fail to recognize its impact on business performance. My work with executives across industries reveals a compelling pattern: organizations that prioritize workplace connections consistently outperform their competitors.

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