December, 2012

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How To Build a Strong Team Vision

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Whenever I take over a channel or team, one of the first questions I ask is “what is the vision?” Most of the time, this is tough to answer. There is usually strong alignment and attachment to the greater organization’s vision and values, which is vital. However, what I find frequently missing is a sense [.] The post How To Build a Strong Team Vision appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Jesus on Leadership: Leading By Example

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One of my favorite leadership classics is Jesus CEO by Laurie Beth Jones. It’s an intriguing read on servant leadership. And so, as a Christmas Eve offering, I share some thoughts on Jesus as leader. Laurie Beth reminds us that in addition to everything else, Jesus inspired sustained results through very human leadership techniques. 1. [.] The post Jesus on Leadership: Leading By Example appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Building Behaviors that Inspire Sustained Results

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If you are just tuning in this week, we are in the midst of a series on Building Results That Last Beyond Your Tenure. An important component to achieve your vision and accomplish your goals, is identifying the right behaviors at every level. Just as with creating the vision, you have choices. You can identify the [.] The post Building Behaviors that Inspire Sustained Results appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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The Problem with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Joe (not his real name) began the team meeting by covering the team’s scorecard and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). ”Great work on your sales KPIs, we’re in the top-tier across the board. We are so close to beating Sharon’s district. If everyone just sold one more today, I think we can do it! Also, we [.] The post The Problem with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Thermostat or Thermometer? Helping Kids Feel the Leadership Climate

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Today I present our final post in this year’s Leadership Padawan Saturday series, Growing Leadership in Kids. On Monday, I return to our normal leadership fare. Today I offer a guest post from Eric Dingler, a great example of a Thermostat leader. Eric has been the Director and lead communicator for an expanding Christian summer [.] The post Thermostat or Thermometer?

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Connected, Creative, and Courageous: How Kids are Changing the World

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If you are new to Let’s Grow Leaders, on Saturdays I have been doing a connected series on Developing Leadership in Kids. On Monday, I continue with grown-up leadership fare. Today’s post is multi-generational in nature and should be of interest to leaders of all ages. “Social media is about building a platform for leaders [.] The post Connected, Creative, and Courageous: How Kids are Changing the World appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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How To Tell Your Boss The Truth

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In yesterday’s post, Soliciting Upward Feedback: How To Get Your Team To Tell You the Truth, I shared tips for creating a safe environment for feedback. Of course, there is the other side of this conversation: how to tell your boss the truth in a way she can hear it. I learned this one the [.] The post How To Tell Your Boss The Truth appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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