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OCTOBER 2, 2010

Pull up a tall glass of warm apple cider (with a shot of something that has a kick if you’d like) and grab some donuts while you learn from the top leadership readers on the net and consider some autumn fun. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership announces a penalty in Individual Development Plans are Worthless….if

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JANUARY 17, 2011

» Remembering Sacred Commitments January 17th, 2011 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus I sat transfixed as a group of elected leaders – half of whom were newly elected – discussed how they would work with each other and the local government administration. Mary Jo Asmus : January 18, 2011 at 5:58 pm Me too, Susan. Will they stay true?

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

» Thought-full Thursday: Appreciative Leadership September 9th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Every Thursday, we provide you with a thoughtful way to coach yourself – something all leaders need to do. It could be argued that all leadership is appreciative leadership. Well done and keep the great content coming!

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Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

Larry Spears was the CEO of the Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership for nearly two decades. He now runs the Spears Center for Servant-Leadership (Indianapolis), and serves as Servant-Leadership Scholar at Gonzaga University (Spokane). A very humble man, he often points to Robert Greenleaf as the source of his message.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sure, leaders may perform the occasional miracle, but for most of you, most of the time, leadership is accomplished by doing a lot of little “ings&# thoughtfully and consistently over time. Supporting growth and development will positively affect the goals your organization is attempting to achieve. Ricky, yes.

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

In competition for blog attention today is an article that talks about the high rate of boss bullying on US leadership teams. Likewise, when US business adopts the concept that workers (all workers) can actually self-actualize within the work they perform – leadership takes on a higher meaning. Because I don’t believe it.

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JANUARY 2, 2011

blind spots are not always weaknesses; they may be positive traits too). Posted in Uncategorized 11 Responses to “What To Do With Blind Spots&# Dan Rockwell : January 3, 2011 at 10:44 am Mary Jo, Thanks for the shout out and for sharing your story. Mary Jo Asmus : January 3, 2011 at 12:15 pm Dan thanks.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

In the public arena, we vote for our leaders (this may provide the most obvious connection to our responsibility for bad leadership): In this case, we might ignore bad past behavior before we cast our vote. How can followers possibly be responsible for bad leadership in our organizations? Let’s consider this. We tolerate them.

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Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

Larry Spears was the CEO of the Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership for nearly two decades. He now runs the Spears Center for Servant-Leadership (Indianapolis), and serves as Servant-Leadership Scholar at Gonzaga University (Spokane). A very humble man, he often points to Robert Greenleaf as the source of his message.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JANUARY 16, 2012

From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership Harry M. Jossey-Bass/A Wiley Imprint (2011) How and why leadership is about the growth and positive change that almost anyone can bring about while working with others All organizations need effective leadership at all levels and in all areas of their operations. [.].

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

So if the agreed areas are leadership and emotional intelligence, when they ask about something outside those boundaries, I can push back or limit my answer to the context of the areas covered. We are going to survey members and invite them to a mentoring matchmaking program to launch in 2011 if interest is high enough.

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AUGUST 8, 2010

Often what it comes down to is that their manager is not willing to wait for the time it takes my client to make some changes to their leadership. Some of these clients got lucky and found positions in different parts of the same company before the firing squad came. Don’t Fire That Person (Yet)! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Let them know what that is, and let them know you will miss what they brought to your leadership and your organization. I have even seen that sometimes, these people also reconsider joining the same organization again, just because they had positive experiences at workplace when they left. Don’t Fire That Person (Yet)!

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

All of the information he provided was given in a positive way, without rushing. It reminds me of the research that Gallup did (chronicled in the book How Full Is Your Bucket by Tom Rath) that identified the optimal mix of positive to negative comments as 5 to 1. How often we forget the impact our own attitude has on others.

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JULY 26, 2010

First, encouraging, coaching, + nurturing individuals in ways that establish patterns of work which improve the odds positive results will be sought creatively (I esp. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Found: Edgar, my beloved leadership pug. Jennifer, it is so much more positive to think in these terms, isn’t it? Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Found: payment for work I love. Lost: corporate politics.

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JULY 27, 2010

It was in his journey from Superman to being trapped in a body following a tragic accident that we can begin to understand how we, as leaders, might choose to respond to the adverse and trying times that happen in our leadership and our lives. Wouldn’t you also say that leadership is so very human? Your niece sounds very special.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

When we are intentional about our words, we can choose to spread positive emotion or negative emotion; to lift or deflate. To be intentionally positive is the key to making gratefulness a habit in our lives. I think many of us have a natural tendency to want to downplay positive events, for fear of the ensuing negative event.

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JUNE 15, 2010

I guess you could say that I think it’s important for managers to learn and use coaching skills as part of their leadership tool kit. Like a lot of things in life and in leadership, coaching others well isn’t easy and it isn’t quick. can take their leadership to the next level. Thanks for adding these thoughts!

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Upbeat and positive, people loved being around him. He would come over and visit Edgar the Leadership Pug and chat with us, often speaking of the beauty that surrounds us here. Best, Tanmay Mole Chapman : August 25, 2010 at 10:19 am indeed, I’m always stuck by the human capacity to contribute positively to others.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2010

How do I express it in my leadership? How might I convey more of those characteristics in my leadership? They might be as seemingly insignificant as listening better to those around you, becoming more inclusive in your leadership or expressing your heartfelt gratitude for others’ work. to infuse (breath, life, etc.)

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NOVEMBER 28, 2010

And so this becomes the lens through which we view others: “He has an attitude problem and just cannot work on team&# , or, “She is a high performer, but couldn’t possibly step up to a position in the C-suite&#. I think it’s all about the environment you set for them. Thanks for the great post.

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JULY 21, 2010

Positive and “corrective” feedback is given freely and without consequences to the messenger. 360’s are a featured item in the Leadership Museum. You walk into the Leadership Museum and are guided past wax replicas of ruthless leaders and famous consultants. Les, I like it that 360′s are being used.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The act of reflecting can us to become aware of our past actions in order to impact the future in a positive way. Leadership requires a great deal of reflection in order to improve and change; yet we resist the idea of doing something that feels stagnant. In a way, when we reflect, we fold back upon ourselves.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Having an awareness of the values that motivate you are key to the kind of leadership that will impact you and others in a positive way. I have another packet of value cards which I received in a leadership training workshop held at my organization a few months ago. Thank you for the link of the personal value cards.

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Chris Brady

JULY 19, 2010

In short, from a world-view that disdains accomplishment and merit (whatone accomplishes and earns) and instead focuses upon position and power andprestige (who one is and who one knows), heroes are made out of those who seemto succeed despite the rules of effort, contribution, and earning it. Thank you for sharing it.

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JUNE 20, 2010

In a world devoid of positive feedback, you can make a difference. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. When you have the gift of clarity, you must speak up so that others can also see in order to act.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Every action, every gesture and every word out of a leader’s mouth can influence in a positive or a negative way; either way impacts the bottom line. Patrick, Mom’s are so full of leadership wisdom. Mary Jo Asmus : September 7, 2010 at 9:52 am Matt, Seems as though the art of discipline was learned by you at the right time?

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JUNE 30, 2010

I spent many years working in positions that allowed me the freedom to choose my path. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I learned from them all and each contributed to the joy in my current work. That’s why they touch us.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

Positive changes in all areas of their life may occur as a result since the skills can all be used, in some way, at work and in life outside of work. I like the idea that leadership success can be broken down into eight skills. Wally Bock, who writes the always-interesting Three Star Leadership blog, is a [.]

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

What this means to you So what does all of this research mean to leadership and organizations? If the connection between our heart and brain can impact the success or failure of our leadership, one would think that by controlling our heart rate we could control our ability to access compassion, love, and forgiveness.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Because of my position, my words have a lot more power than I am even aware of. My guess is that you are also one of those positive forces who also inspires others. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Thanks for your note.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

This may have nothing to do with the leader who is asking; but it may have a lot to do with the fact that the leader is in a position of power. However, I do believe that this dilemma can be minimized by encouraging an environment where both positive and negative feedback is appreciated and taken sincerely.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This allows for me and my colleagues to get out of our normal routine, and assess the tasks and gain perspective on any positive or negative issues occurring with the project or process. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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OCTOBER 17, 2010

October 17th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus One of my clients, a mid-level leader in a large organization, is working to get better at leadership by setting some stretch goals. Life and leadership are too short, and the journey is so much more pleasant with someone to help. Don’t struggle alone. I already do that!&#

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

It’s hard for us normal folk to imagine how disconnected those in positions of power and privilege can be from what we experience, but it it all too common. We need role models of good leadership. That story made the rounds for several months and damaged that exec’s reputation. I wish we did. Your thoughts on this?

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OCTOBER 24, 2010

So, find a mentor, hire a coach, take a 360, read some self-development or leadership books. However, in my current position we are very customer driven. The good news is that I’m finding that many companies are making small strides in encouraging their leadership to take care of themselves. Attend a retreat.

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