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I’m Sorry You Feel That Way

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development A key employee on your team asks to speak with you about a sensitive issue in which you have a role. You have an “Open Door Policy” so the two of you meet. When she explains the issues from her point of view, your impatient response is: “I’m sorry you feel that way.” Your spouse [.] I’m Sorry You Feel That Way.

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7 Ways to Get Your Leadership (AND Your Team) Over The Hump

Terry Starbucker

With nearly 30 years of experience in my rear view mirror, I can best describe the process of successful leadership as somehow getting a giant boulder up, and then over, a steep hill – a boulder not only filled with the accumulated weight of our talents and expectations, but with those of our teammates as well. Once that boulder gets “over the hump”, gravity takes effect and an incredible momentum carries us forward, which makes success come all the easier – and makes al

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Leadership – Not A Trivial Pursuit

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. One of the most often overlooked aspects of leadership is the need for pursuit. Great leaders are never satisfied with traditional practice, static thinking, conventional wisdom, or common performance. In fact, the best leaders are simply uncomfortable with anything that embraces the status quo. Leadership is pursuit – pursuit of excellence, of elegance, of truth, of what’s next, of what if, of change, of value, of results, of relationships, of

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Practical Genius is a Choice

Leading Blog

Everyone is born a genius, but the process of living de-geniuses you. —Buckminster Fuller. Gina Rudan’s Practical Genius is designed to re-genius you. Gina says we all have the capacity for what she terms, practical genius. It is the “kind of practical, street-level, everyday genius that can change the game for you, your business, and every aspect of your life.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Leading from who YOU are

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Last week, I received this message from Erin Schreyer: ~Steve Jobs~ Born out of wedlock ~ Given up for adoption at birth~ ~ Dropped out of college ~ Then changed the world~ What’s your excuse? ~ Instantly inspired I shared it with friends. Their responses made me think about how often we put limits on ourselves based on our history, [.

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10 Ways to Select Participants for a Leadership Development Program

Great Leadership By Dan

A colleague and I recently talked about the challenge of selecting participants for leadership development programs. With limited resources and budget dollars, companies often have to be selective when it comes to who can attend and who ends up on the old “waiting list”. Then there’s always the inevitable political landmines that need to be navigated, i.e., “So why was Sparky selected and not Snooky?!”.

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Leadership Biz Cafe Podcast #3 – Interview with Jesse Lyn Stoner

Tanveer Naseer

Does vision still play a key role for organizations in today’s ever-changing world? That’s one of several questions which I discuss with my guest, Jesse Lyn Stoner, in the third episode of my podcast series, “Leadership Biz Cafe”. Jesse Lyn Stoner is a business consultant, former executive, and bestselling author. For over 30 years, she has worked with leaders in hundreds of organizations including Honda, Pfizer, Marriott, Edelman Public Relations, Yale University, and SAP.

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4 Practices to Avoid as a New Leader?

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development In life, we sometimes learn more from the leaders and managers that were not effective, because we learn what not to do. The experience we gained will aid in our overall development as leader. So below, I’ve listed 4 practices to avoid as a new leader. Being a bull in a china shop—By this I [.] 4 Practices to Avoid as a New Leader?

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There’s a Little Steve Jobs in All of Us

Women on Business

Five things I learned from the way Steve Jobs lived his practical genius: 1. Put all your assets out there. Genius happens at the intersection of our hearts and minds, that sweet spot where our hard assets (strengths, skills, expertise) and soft assets (values, passions, and creative abilities) converge. Steve Jobs the technologist was at one with Steve Jobs the artist; all of his abilities and his beliefs were seamlessly fused.

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Do You Ever Do Nothing?

Kevin Eikenberry

Sometimes a quotation encourages you to consider something you weren’t expecting. This is one of those. “You have to allow a certain amount of time in which you are doing nothing in order to have things occur to you, to let your mind think.” – Mortimer Adler, philosopher, educator, and author Questions to [.].

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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How to Overcome the Fear of Losing

Leadership Freak

Fear of losing keeps you from winning; holding on holds you back. The more you have to lose the more you have to protect. Protecting is backward facing. Some things should be protected. Protect family and reputation but let go of past success. Clinging to success makes you fail. Things to hold to: Cling to [.].

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Obvious Signs of Wise Leadership

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development [link] Our own Tristan Bishop (@Knowledgebishop) wrote a great post over at 12 Most titled the 12 Most Obvious Signs of a Wise Leader. Tristan makes some interesting observations including being a model (#4), being principled (#7) and listening (#10). Many have a hint of balance too. Drop over there and take a look at the [.

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How to Decide if a Conflict is Worth the Effort to Resolve

The Recovering Engineer

One of the common questions I get as I lead workshops and work with my coaching clients is: How do I decide it a conflict is worth the effort to resolve? I think this is a great question. Honestly, resolving a conflict can take lots of emotional energy. While I think it is generally a good idea to work with other people to productively resolve conflicts, I recognize that you do not need to invest this energy to resolve every conflict you might experience.

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Where Does Your Resume Go? [Infographic]

Women on Business

Have you ever wondered where your resume goes after you submit it through an electronic system? Lisa Vaas explains the process in detail, including tips to make sure your resume gets noticed, in a report for The Ladders. You can read the complete report here. In the meantime, check out the flowchart infographic (which is part of the full report) below.

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

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Identifying Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns

Leadership Freak

“When relationships are dysfunctional, there are three basic roles people play: persecutor, rescuer, and victim,” Marlen Chism. The lists that follow are adapted from, Stop Workplace Drama. Victims: Constantly complain. Resist solutions. Lack boundaries. Feel they’ve been done wrong. (sometimes you have) Fear conflict. Won’t speak up. Borrow money. Rely on parents, even in adulthood. [.].

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WEadership Practice #4: Encourage Experimentation (and, of course, experiment yourself)

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development This post is the fourth in a series that began here summarizing the findings of a one-year study of workforce leadership. Through that process, we identified six practices next-generation leaders use to be effective; a new model of leadership we call WEadership, in a nod to its collaborative nature. The Speed of Life For [.

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How to Be a Really Useful Coach in Five Minutes or Less

Next Level Blog

One of the jokes I sometimes make when I’m leading a workshop or giving a presentation is that being a coach is one of the greatest gigs in the world because you don’t have to know anything. All you. Please click the headline to read the whole story.

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My Dad, Steve Jobs and the Comparison Trap

Kevin Eikenberry

I grew up on a farm — an environment where mechanical equipment abounds and things break (often at inopportune times). Given that, having great mechanical skills and aptitudes are a great benefit to a farmer. Thankfully, my father had those skills. He was so good at the variety of skills required that I grew up [.].

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

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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Five Ways to Master Office Politics

Leadership Freak

Image source Office politics is not a dirty word; you’ll go further if you can play. Believing good work always speaks for itself is naïve. Sadly, many bosses rise to authority because they understand and play dirty office politics. Even in work cultures where bosses effectively deal with backstabbing, gossip, and office maneuvering, playing politics [.].

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50 Best for Brand New Grads

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Resources [link] Best Colleges Online (www.bestcollegesonline.com) just published a list of the 50 Best Leadership Blogs for Brand New Grads and Lead Change Group was on the list! In fact, a number of Lead Change member blogs were also on the list. Check it out and be sure and tell your new grads about the site, too! 50 Best for Brand New Grads.

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Work That Changes You

Persuasive Powerhouse

An open letter to stuck or unhappy leaders everywhere: I honestly don’t know how I got so lucky. After decades of work in the corporate world, I was kicked out of the nest (and my comfort zone) by forces beyond my control that quietly and persistently told me that something else awaited that would change me. It was my time and I was open to it, and I feel so grateful that I can hardly speak about what it means without getting all teary-eyed.

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Is it Time To Evaluate Your Life?

Kevin Eikenberry

According to the early morning CNN show I saw in the hotel lobby this morning, it is. Why? Because it is National Evaluate Your Life Day. (Here’s more info) While anytime is a good time to reflect on and evaluate your life. To give you time to actually do it, I won’t attempt to persuade [.].

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Dealing with Tattlers, Whiners, and Backstabbers

Leadership Freak

Tattlers, whiners, and backstabbers wear a path to your office filling your ear with spin. They have one goal in mind; make their world better at the expense of others. Console them and they propagate like destructive bunnies. Confront them and they go underground only to focus on you. I’m more direct, so my approach [.].

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Interview with Joel Garfinkle

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development I recently had the opportunity to speak with Joel Garfinkle (@workcoach4you), Founder of Garfinkle Executive Coaching, and the author of Getting Ahead: Three Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level. Joel is recognized as one of the top 50 coaches in America and he’s worked with organizations and individuals in many of the [.

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Motivating Others 101

Persuasive Powerhouse

You might be thinking that there is a magic formula to get your listless team members moving quickly because there is plenty of information out there on how to motivate others. Today, I’m teaching my own very short course on the topic. What do you think it takes to motivate your staff (take a [.

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WomenOnBusiness.com Relaunches Free Press Release Publishing Service

Women on Business

In an effort to give women business owners and women working in the field of business the publicity they deserve, WomenOnBusiness.com has launched a new Business Women News Press Release Submission feature. WomenOnBusiness.com has relaunched our free press release submission and publishing service. The Business Women News Press Release Submission feature allows any woman working in the business world to submit a press release publicizing her own news or news about her company.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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Finding Your Place of No Exceptions

Leadership Freak

When I interview someone, I listen for what interest me and explore it. While Marlene Chism chatted in my ear, I scribbled her statement, “If you can find an exception, it’s time to change the commitment.” The idea of changing a commitment troubled me. My interviewing style is circular. If a topic interests me, I’ll [.].

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Leading Change – LeadershipChat October 18, 2011

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development [link] Tomorrow night, I’m the guest of Lisa Petrilli (LCG, LinkedIn, @LisaPetrilli) and Steve Woodruff (@swoodruff) for LeadershipChat. Check out this great post as an intro to the discussion. Then, join us Tuesday, October 18 at 8 PM ET by going to Twitter and following the hashtag #LeadershipChat on Twitter or on Tweetchat.

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Best Practices Are Stupid – 40 Ways to Out-Innovate the Competition

Kevin Eikenberry

This week’s Resource Recommendation is Best Practices Are Stupid – 40 Ways to Out-Innovate the Competition by Stephen M. Shapiro. This is a book about creativity and innovation. And this is a book about organizational change. It is mostly about examining sacred cows (i.e. best practices) and recognizing that perhaps (in some cases) the best [.].

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Email management. a big deal? Maybe, maybe not

Jason Womack

If you navigate on over to Entrepreneur.com, and do a little searching, you'll find a bunch of articles on productivity, time-and-information management, and even email organization ideas! There were some great comments on this article, specifically around the great debate: A) inbox 0 B) just keep everything there, and search it when you need it Of course, I know enough to know that one can not "blanket-prescribe" a system; that is, what works for your boss may not, ultimately, work for you.

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How to Write OKRs: 45 Effective Examples

Discover how to align everyday employee priorities with company goals. Many companies are embracing objectives and key results (OKRs) as the best practice for committing to goals and following through. Objectives are outcomes that reflect current company priorities. Each employee should write OKRs that roll up to larger company goals. Show employees how they contribute to the larger mission.