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I’m Sorry You Feel That Way

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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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Leading from who YOU are

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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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4 Practices to Avoid as a New Leader?

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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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Obvious Signs of Wise Leadership

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

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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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50 Best for Brand New Grads

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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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Interview with Joel Garfinkle

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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 [.