Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2010

The following quote from The Artist Farm links earning money to creating value: Next time you are stressed out about money be self-reflective. Rather than stressing about how you can get more money for money’s sake, focus instead on how you can provide more value to more people. What significance do you bring to the table?

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Taylorism Taylor Ethics Godin 169

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 20, 2010

This time reduces stress and energizes most people. 2 Comments so far kavitha on April 27th, 2010 Empowerment could also be used to boost employee engagement. Here’s a couple easy things you can do to help improve employee engagement. You’ll be amazed at the interesting activities your colleagues are involved in.

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Decentralization McCarthy Godin Conference 218

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 10, 2010

2 Comments so far davidburkus on October 11th, 2010 Good observation. I’ve also noticed that the more a company stresses its ethical policies…the more ethical problems it seems to have. Michael Lee Stallard on October 13th, 2010 Good point David. There are times when it’s best to avoid a written contract.

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Ethics McCarthy Godin Middle Management 199

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Benevolent leadership is innovation on steroids. By its very nature, innovation goes beyond control. If innovation is a core strategy for your business, you need to lead from the space of asking questions that create new possibilities and new choices. Benevolent leaders know this won’t create innovation and expansion.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Leadership Lessons from Sparky Anderson by Kevin Eikenberry on November 5, 2010 in Influence , Leadership , Learning I grew up like many men my age, a big baseball fan. I always liked George “Sparky&# Anderson.

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Leadership Blog Learning-by-Doing Workshop 190

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Sure, great leaders never lose sight of their core business, they pay attention to managing risk, etc., If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. What’s interesting is that the best leaders proactively focus on looking for game changers. Focus on value creation.

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Blog Media Open-book Learning-by-Doing 354

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Brand New Resources for New and Longtime Leaders by Kevin Eikenberry on October 18, 2010 in Leadership , Learning In early 2011 my next book, co-authored with Guy Harris, will be published. Register now!

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Resources Brand Performance Review Open-book 181

Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

September’s Leadership Carnival brings together links to more than 25 fresh posts on topics such as employee development, identifying true leaders and beating stress. You’ll find posts from great bloggers such as Wally Bock , Art Petty , Scott Eblin and others. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Either way, success in these five conversations will lead to greater productivity, less stress and a better working relationship with your boss. If you have been in your role for awhile, perhaps this will help you find areas for new or deeper conversations. Who wouldn’t want that? Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 7, 2010

In the stress of making bottom line goals, you may be missing an opportunity to achieve more than you have. What shared interests can you learn about that you can combine to catalyze innovation for your organization? Mary Jo Asmus : July 11, 2010 at 12:26 am Eleonor, I’m so glad to hear that.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Three Ways to Effectively Show Your Gratitude by Kevin Eikenberry on November 22, 2010 in Leadership , Learning Most people realize the value and importance of being grateful for the positive and meaningful things in their lives.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 10, 2011

When the Going Gets Tough The Tough Default To Their Level Of Competence Once you promote a person beyond their skills , cognitive abilities, and their value + commitment for the position they will not only default to past levels of competence they will begin to become stressed. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.

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Team Building Delegation Learning-by-Doing Maturity 122

Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 10, 2011

Five Reasons to Make Discomfort Your Friend How to Get Lazy People to Work Ten Decisions Leaders Make Everyday Ten Ways to Make a Great First Impression Five Minutes - a Key to Successful Time Management Kevin Eikenberry: Thanks Dave!Kevin Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Kevin Eikenberry on September 13, 2010 in Communication , Leadership , Leadership Communication Whitfield and Strong wrote it. Marvin Gaye sang it (and made it famous).

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Open-book Workshop Blog Video 170

CO2

AUGUST 13, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). If you’re not trustworthy, they say, why would anyone follow you?

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Executive Coaching Blog Execution Strategic Planning 129

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Thursday, September 16th, 2010 Posted by: mike This photo of me thanks to Clark Dever reminds me that as a facilitator my face and body language are very expressive – sometime too expressive. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress. Design by 12GrainStudio Your Face is Making me Fail. The solution?

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Team Building Open-book Training Workshop 83

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: The Space Where Freedom Resides » Take a Look at Your Calendar September 15th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus This week’s blogging break led me to reprise some older posts. I mean the real, formal, sit down and talk type of meetings that allow the employee, peer, or manager to say whats on their mind.

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Blog Greenleaf Maslow Follow-up 124

Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 10, 2011

c) RT @ ellenfweber TN Tanveer U Rock # We Is Bigger Than Me [link] # leadership #innovation # How to develop a culture of innovation on @ SmartBrief # Leadership blog (via @ SBLeaders ) [link] # innovation # Thank you, Angela! RT @ MedStatsHI : I’ve seen you on a (blog-writing) roll too! :c)

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Collins Blog Innovation Learning-by-Doing 112

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio Landscape Architects + Botanical Gardens = Team Building Excellence Monday, October 11th, 2010 Posted by: mike Joy Kuebler Landscape Architects (JKLA) is a team that Team Building & Leadership Facilitation Experts, like me dream of. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.

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Roundtable Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

The Leadership Blog Carnival: Take a spin → Fast Friday with David Packard, co-founder of HP Posted on September 3, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment I love shiny objects. There has never been a business process, program or plan that I couldn’t see a way to improve, do differently or innovate. Happy leading! what drives you?

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Godin Blog Mentor Crisis Management 34

Roundtable Talk

MARCH 4, 2010

→ View from the corner cubicle: leadership lessons from Tomer Strolight Posted on March 4, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment TorStar Digital is one of Canada’s fastest growing, most innovative media companies. Manage expectations… build failure into your plans and build space for things that are new. Happy leading!

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Leadership Godin Blog Crisis Management 34

Roundtable Talk

JUNE 22, 2010

← Fast Friday with David Roberts, my dad, and former coach of the Canadian Rugby team The Obama bottom-line: don’t forget who signs your paycheck → The Top Tips for Building Team Performance Posted on June 22, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment In these times of shrinking resources and escalating targets, leaders everywhere are keen to (..)

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Tips Team Bottom-up Teamwork 34

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Transactional leadership might be a motivator when money and better benefits are available, but today’s climate seems to lend itself more to transformational leadership where a caring leadership can stimulate innovation, creative thinking, and productivity. How to SPARK employee engagement in your organization: S et High Goals.

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Newsletter Learning-by-Doing Mentor Resources 62

You're Not the Boss of Me

OCTOBER 24, 2010

You’re Not the Boss of Me Skip to content Home About Me About This Blog ← Leadership…and All That Jazz Breaking the Rules → October 25, 2010 · 12:21 am ↓ Jump to Comments The Language of Leadership in the 21st Century. I’ve always loved language. Today becomes yesterday in the blink of an eye.

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Leadership Self-aware Diversity Blog 57

Roundtable Talk

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Senior management reviews the ideas and responds to questions raised. By staying connected to the front-line (not just your management direct reports), you get the unfiltered information, perspectives and insights directly … rather than through the layers of the management rinse cycle. Skip to content Home Welcome!

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COO Chief Operating Officer Blog Godin 28

You're Not the Boss of Me

OCTOBER 10, 2010

We’d only need management. 16 Responses to Encouraging Dreams Geoff Snyder October 11, 2010 at 12:26 am I think that dreams do in fact support our purpose. Reply Gwyn Teatro October 11, 2010 at 2:38 am Hi Geoff, I agree with that. and the power of dreams. Leadership is about dreaming too. I think I get what you mean.

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Blog Learning-by-Doing McCarthy Follow-up 45

Ask Atma

MAY 20, 2012

So the designer teaches everyone about UX/AI, the coders teach about their development methodology, the project managers teach about agile protocols, and the sales people describe what it is like in the field. The benefit of this kind of team activity, is the opening of one’s mind, and shared creative stimulus, which fosters innovation.

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Team How To Knowledge Management Self-aware 52

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

practical-support/management-community/blogs/why-are-ceos-rarely-fired Kerri Nowak I greatly appreciated this post! I’ve seen several (entrepreneur) CEOs who suffer from this Jekyl/Hyde personality, most likely due to the extreme stresses of starting/running a self-funded business. https://www.managers.org.uk/practical-support/management-community/blogs/why-are-ceos-rarely-fired

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Leadership CEO Blog Learning-by-Doing 420

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2017

American firms alone laid off more than 8 million workers from the end of 2008 to the middle of 2010. Detractors, on the other hand, point to negative consequences including performance and productivity declines, decreases in customer satisfaction, and adverse effects on remaining employees, such as increased stress.

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Company Short-term Altman Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 20, 2013

Keeping it productively innovative and innovatively productive is another. What happens to self-image and individual expectations as enterprise definitions of "productively innovative" and "innovatively productive" change? At a certain point, innovation cultures are as much about "credibility" as creativity and ingenuity.

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Innovation Disruptive Innovation Bottom-up Metrics 15

Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 31, 2011

You also know higher levels of commitment or engagement also increase job satisfaction, safety performance and focus while reducing on-the-job stress and turnover. Commitment, engagement or buy-in – whatever you want to call – it’s a good thing. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Team Commitment PR Workshop 197

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2017

With technology and business model cycles becoming shorter and companies facing unrelenting pressure to innovate or suffer the consequences, more and more boards need to focus on the second of these roles. To do so, they must be willing to challenge executive teams and stress-test their strategies to ensure they go far enough and fast enough.

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Retail CEO Core Competence Competitive Advantage 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 9, 2013

That sounds easy, but the bigger you get, the harder that is to manage. I''d need a standing army of translators to manage now, and my plan involves adding many more countries. I began Englishnization in 2010. A second phase involves bringing in outside help to coach employees on how to study and manage learning English.

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Globalization Company Software Learning-by-Doing 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 19, 2015

Buffer , a social media firm, uses them to create virtual teams and pilot novel organizational structures that eschew managers and formal roles. How tools are changing the way we manage, learn, and get things done. A well-known example is the disintegration of the French national football team at the 2010 World Cup.

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Team Groupthink Emotional Intelligence Tools 8

QAspire

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They spend long hours over the years to understand, study, apply and innovate ideas in this core area. In my experience, the key to remain innovative in your core area is to find an ‘alternative’ – a creative pursuit that you love, that is different from your normal work and where you spend at least a few hours in a week.

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Creativity Blog Directory Quality 84

Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2013

In 2010, one of us was sitting in a room at the Harvard Business School with Eric Ries and a number of budding entrepreneurs. For that reason, the "Lean" mentality is one of the most powerful tools in the innovator''s arsenal — in startups and mature corporations alike. One of these young entrepreneurs in particular stood out.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2018

” We then collected nine years of play-by-play data (2002 – 2010), totaling almost half a million unique plays. In organizations and industries in which experimentation, innovation, bold strategic moves, and thinking outside the box are valued (e.g., Risk-taking is not inherently good or bad; it depends on the context.

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