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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

In twenty plus years of management work and leadership coaching, I’ve been in the room for a few really great offsites and a lot of really awful ones. Here, in my humble opinion, are three things that every leadership offsite agenda has to have: Context: You absolutely have to answer the question, “Why are we here and why does it matter?”

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

  As I was walking through this ancient city searching for dinner tonight, I started thinking about the kind of leadership that must be required to start a project you won't live to see the end of.    That doesn't mean, however, that your leadership can't build a legacy that outlives you. . 

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JULY 21, 2010

Thats Not Leadership. Posted by Scott Eblin on July 21, 2010 in Current Affairs , Leadership , Personal Presence | Permalink Technorati Tags : NAACP , Shirley Sherrod , under the bus , USDA TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Thrown Under the Bus. Thats Not Leadership.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

Magazine » December 06, 2010 How to Drive Change with a Leadership Point of View Every so often, The New York Times will run a long feature on the CEO of a large business.    I love those articles because they’re great opportunities for data mining on leadership.    Look at ecomagination. 

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AUGUST 13, 2010

Posted by Scott Eblin on August 13, 2010 in Books , Current Affairs , Leadership , Personal Presence , Podcasts | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Leadership Lessons Podcast: Do More Great Work : Comments Thanks Scott - really enjoyed our conversation together.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Last month, I wrote a post on What We Can Learn About Leadership from the Chilean Miners. And, as was the case with the astronauts, the miners could not have made it safely home without the efforts, talents and leadership of thousands of others. There are leadership lessons to learn from the rescuers as well. Click Here.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

  In the meantime, here are some of the leadership lessons Feld has learned that stuck with me: Know Yourself:  Feld learned the circus by traveling around the world with his father searching for acts.  Posted by: Gayle Ely | October 26, 2010 at 09:24 AM Gayle, I remember a profile a few years ago of Inc.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

  On November 3 & 4, I’m very excited to be joining 30 leadership experts including Marshall Goldsmith, Jim Kouzes, Nancy Duarte (who’s written one of my new favorite books, Resonate ), Keith Ferrazzi and Charlene Li for the Leadership & Influence Summit.  Your comment has not yet been posted. Click Here.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

With a resume like that, it’s easy to understand why Admiral Allen was asked to speak on “Leadership in a Time of Crisis.” Posted by: Barbara | November 01, 2010 at 11:12 PM Great news! Posted by: Barbara | November 02, 2010 at 01:39 PM Great post and a very cool opportunity.

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JULY 12, 2010

That’s one definition of leadership. Take A Look Leadership Lessons Podcast Leadership Lessons Podcasts : Scott Eblin, executive coach, speaker and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success, 2nd Edition , talks with top business and organizational leaders. It’s definitely a definition of class.

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AUGUST 16, 2010

At the risk of igniting a debate among readers on the efficacy of building the Islamic center a few blocks from Ground Zero, I would argue that both Obama and Bloomberg have shown principled leadership on the issue. Leadership can be lonely. Who’s exhibiting sound leadership in this case?   What’s your take so far?

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Even More Leadership Lessons from the Washington Redskins So, if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you might have expected me to have some sort of leadership lessons post on yesterday’s mid-term elections.  OK, if you’ve read this far you must be both a football fan and a student of leadership. 

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JULY 29, 2010

So, with the idea in mind that a good way to learn leadership is to do the opposite of what really crappy leaders do, here is an edited list of readers' suggestions for seven simple rules for creating a fear based culture: 1.   Kasprzak | July 29, 2010 at 05:44 PM Curve based performance rating! Posted by: David M.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

Take A Look Leadership Lessons Podcast Leadership Lessons Podcasts : Scott Eblin, executive coach, speaker and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success, 2nd Edition , talks with top business and organizational leaders. The Next Level Blog is where he shares "news you can use" to raise your leadership game.

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JULY 14, 2010

Posted by: Diane-The WHOLE Gang | July 14, 2010 at 11:59 AM 11. Posted by: Joy | July 14, 2010 at 02:24 PM Comment on rule #11. Posted by: Chris | July 14, 2010 at 04:39 PM Thanks all for the comments, stories, theories, rationales, explanations, etc. Posted by: Scott Eblin | July 19, 2010 at 03:38 PM Loved your comments.

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

The 360 I use is comprised of 72 leadership behaviors based on the research behind my book, The Next Level. It once again demonstrates that good leadership skills are applicable (necessary) in a wide range of activities and contexts if one is to bring about success. Posted by: David D | October 29, 2010 at 04:22 PM Great advice.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

Posted by: Josh | November 10, 2010 at 12:17 PM Verify your Comment Previewing your Comment Posted by: | This is only a preview.   There are some caveats in answering the question, however.    For starters, it’s not about being indispensable. Your comment has not yet been posted. Your comment could not be posted. Click Here.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Posted by Scott Eblin on December 13, 2010 in Current Affairs , Leadership | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference How to Push Back on Your Boss : Comments Scott - Great advice, spot on! How do you know when to push back on the boss's questionable requests? 

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Posted by Scott Eblin on September 17, 2010 in Leadership , Personal Presence | Permalink Technorati Tags : being the boss , influence TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Wally’s Advice for New Bosses : Comments 1. What else does every new boss need to remember? Click Here.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

If you’re in a position of leadership you have that power. Take A Look Leadership Lessons Podcast Leadership Lessons Podcasts : Scott Eblin, executive coach, speaker and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success, 2nd Edition , talks with top business and organizational leaders. Click Here.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Posted by Scott Eblin on December 30, 2010 in Life GPS , Personal Presence | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Chart Your Course for 2011 with a Life GPS® : Comments Verify your Comment Previewing your Comment Posted by: | This is only a preview. Click Here.

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

Michael is the CEO and President of Thomas Nelson Publishing and has a fantastic following as one of the best leadership bloggers around. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to reach his readers directly. Thanks Michael! Hope you enjoy the post and Mike's blog. Click Here.

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

It’s usually a case where they’re moving from a pretty hands-on, directive leadership role and into a role in which they’re coordinating the work of a number of other leaders. As the authors of The Leadership Pipeline point out, the first time is usually when the leader moves from manager to manager of managers.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Posted by Scott Eblin on September 03, 2010 in Books , Personal Presence | Permalink Technorati Tags : blogs , Diane Eblin , resilience , Roger Ebert , Winston Churchill TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference In Praise of What You Can Do : Comments Rock on, indeed! Rock on, Diane.

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

As my friend Dan McCarthy highlights on his Great Leadership blog , office parties are making a bit of a comeback this year. The holiday office party season has begun. Just make it your good human side. What else would you add to the list? Care to share any holiday party horror stories?    (That could be fun.) Click Here.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

If you’re interested in becoming a more effective leadership meteorologist, here are a few things to pay attention to: Your Energy Level:   Just like the sun, your energy probably has the biggest impact on the weather.   One guy in a group last week summed it up by saying, “I change the weather.”  Pun sort of intended.)

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JANUARY 24, 2011

Take A Look Leadership Lessons Podcast Leadership Lessons Podcasts : Scott Eblin, executive coach, speaker and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success, 2nd Edition , talks with top business and organizational leaders. The Next Level Blog is where he shares "news you can use" to raise your leadership game.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Take A Look Leadership Lessons Podcast Leadership Lessons Podcasts : Scott Eblin, executive coach, speaker and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success, 2nd Edition , talks with top business and organizational leaders. My copy is full of notes in the margins. Click Here.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Take A Look Leadership Lessons Podcast Leadership Lessons Podcasts : Scott Eblin, executive coach, speaker and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success, 2nd Edition , talks with top business and organizational leaders. I share that in this week’s video. Click Here.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

  Look for opportunities to publicly and sincerely acknowledge the contributions and leadership of the other person. Posted by: CAW | December 01, 2010 at 01:55 PM Verify your Comment Previewing your Comment Posted by: | This is only a preview.   Times have changed though.   Times have changed though. . 

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

Leadership is more complicated.    Technology, globalism, competition, structural shifts in the economy, generational expectations and so many other factors have merged together to make the practice of leadership - influencing people to work together on common goals - a lot more complicated than it was ten years ago. 

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

In the meantime, I'd love to hear in your comments on what you're thinking about or feeling this week as 2010 comes to a close. The new leadership that I served currently have been a big disappointment. I really thought I could learn and emulate a lot of their leadership skills, but I think not.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

If youre looking for practical, straight talk on leadership, the blog written by Mike Figliuolo is for you. In conjunction with the launch of the second edition of The Next Level , Mike is graciously running a post from me on one of my favorite topics, Five Changes Go To People Must Make to Keep Going. Click Here.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

Take A Look Leadership Lessons Podcast Leadership Lessons Podcasts : Scott Eblin, executive coach, speaker and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success, 2nd Edition , talks with top business and organizational leaders. The Next Level Blog is where he shares "news you can use" to raise your leadership game.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Posted by: JB | September 24, 2010 at 09:51 PM The last time I went into a Blockbuster, which happened to have a dedication plaque as Canada's 200th location, there was no one there to the point I felt uncomfortable. What a great case study in how an organization can go from king of the mountain to yesterday's news. " Sad story.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

  Here are the first couple of questions to give you a flavor of what we covered: How does next-level leadership apply to women entrepreneurs? A lot of what we talked about applies to leaders in other organizations or who happen to be men.  Leading a business, like life, is an ongoing series of transitions. Click Here.

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JULY 9, 2010

Posted by: Elli St.George Godfrey | July 09, 2010 at 02:34 PM Verify your Comment Previewing your Comment Posted by: | This is only a preview. No offense to all of the fine people at the actual Home Depots.) So, now that we’ve started the list for you, what would you add? What are the other signs that you might be a tool? Click Here.

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