Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2018

If you are put into a situation where you need to make decisions quickly, you may find that you react differently than you would if you had more time to consider your options. If you are like most people, you want to be generous with servers; but does it really make sense to leave a $2.50

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

It was the most efficient way to build the momentum of the Industrial Revolution. But without variability, we don’t improve. In this account, we learn of his efforts to change his leadership approach from leader-follower or thinker-doer to a leader-leader approach that allowed for everyone to lead, think, and do. No variations.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Lorrie Coffey of Horizonpointconsulting explains Four Simple Steps to Improve Your Business Writing. Lorrie Coffey of Horizonpointconsulting explains Four Simple Steps to Improve Your Business Writing. Lorrie writes: “ We often work with clients who aim to improve communication within their organizations.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Below are eight effective ways to reduce operational costs in your small business. From streamlining processes to taking advantage of technological solutions, these methods will help you save money while still providing excellent customer service. In a nutshell, streamlining operational process translates to optimization.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

John Stoker of DialogueWORKS contributed Are Your Assumptions Getting the Best of You ? Here are some helpful questions that will help you challenge your thinking. Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building shared The 3 Most Important Traits Teams Want in a New Manager. Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival!

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 16, 2020

Those companies often say they’re concerned that if some employees are told they have high potential to advance, it will disengage employees who learn they’re not in that category. By “fair deal,” we mean the investment that you make in an employee based on their performance and potential to advance. How Fair is the Deal?

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

“If you’re climbing the ladder of life, you go rung by rung, one step at a time. Set your goals high but take one step at a time. Sometimes you don’t think you are progressing until you step back and see how high you’ve really gone.” ~ Donny Osmond ~. Why should I focus on these three steps?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2024

The digital age has transformed the way businesses operate, necessitating a shift in talent management strategies to keep pace with technological advancements and the evolving workforce. Embracing Technology in Recruitment The first step in effective talent management is leveraging technology to streamline the recruitment process.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 19, 2018

Working with her as her coach, I realized that the feedback she was giving had a purpose and good intention, but the way she was communicating required improvement. Deal with your own emotions before stepping into a conversation. Deal with your own emotions before stepping into a conversation.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2017

Here are a selection of tweets from June 2017 that you might have missed: Words to Live By from @wallybock. How to Accelerate Team Learning via @tnvora. 3 Ways to tell if a Company Values Innovation via @DanielBurrus. 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Become a Leader via @DDIworld. Are You Living a Dream?

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Mike Cardus

JULY 19, 2020

When you stop and stare at the ceiling feeling stuck or try to work with your team to gain agreement, or you know you have to have an awkward conversation – how do you prepare? When you feel disordered, you cannot wish yourself into order. How will you know this challenge is lessened or absent?

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 30, 2017

I’m sure many of you reading this blog are in the same boat. But, my question to you is: Are you building the right habits? But, my question to you is: Are you building the right habits? The kind of habits that make you happier, more emotionally intelligent? As a leader, this is enormously helpful.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided What Not To Say When You’re Mad. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided What Not To Say When You’re Mad. Marcia shares: “ When you are stressed or irritated, you might sabotage your conversations with one word or phrase.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Have you heard the saying, “Don’t let your emotions get the best of you” before? Well, if you understand what it means, you’ll agree that it’s vital and recognize and manage your emotions at work. We’ll provide a compiled list of ways to manage emotions in the workplace. The workplace is no different, though.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

When’s the last time you looked at the competency model for your job or for the members of your team? Do you leave such things to the HR department and get on with your work? Or perhaps you work on your own or in a small company that just doesn’t have time for such formalities? Don’t get me wrong.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 1, 2017

At the core of my decision to create Weaving Influence was my love of reading and my belief that books can connect people in a unique way. As this post by Stephanie Vozza explains, reading (especially fiction) can help a reader improve their reasoning skills and increase their capacity to solve complex problems. Let’s Get Started.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 26, 2018

Guest post from Martin Lanik : As a leader, do you scramble to get your work done at the very last minute or tend to cram the night before a big meeting? These problems can usually be solved if you learn to improve one very important leadership skill: managing priorities. Below are the four exercises.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 20, 2017

Are you part of the 25 per cent of leaders who aren’t really listening to their employees? Even though you might have great analytical skills and intelligence, not listening properly decreases the effectiveness of your leadership role. There are some simple yet effective ways you can become a better listener.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Below you will see we broke up the submissions based on their similar themes. Lisa Kohn of Chatsworth Consulting submitted Four Key Steps to Being, and Getting More Done. In this post, Lisa shares four simple ways to spend at least as much time being so we’re better equipped to do more, and more effectively. Development.

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HR Digest

MAY 25, 2023

According to Deloitte’s 2017 Human Capital Trends report: ‘ It’s about HR teams taking up the dual challenge of transforming HR operations on the one hand, and transforming the workforce and the way work is done on the other. ’ One of the key themes for many organizations in the next 10 years will be digital transformation.

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Leading with Trust

JULY 10, 2022

It doesn’t have to be that way. Managers can confidently and successfully deal with underperforming employees by following an eight-step plan. The first three steps involve what I call “looking in the mirror,” which is examining the leader’s role in the employee’s performance issue. Step 1 : Did I set clear goals?

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Unlimited provided A Simple Suggestion to Reduce Your Email. This one suggestion will help you reduce the volume in your inbox and free up time for more important needs.” Bernd shares: “As a manager, you need to know how to give feedback. It‘s your job to help your employees to develop and to improve.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We hope you’ll enjoy their contribution, 5 Leadership Blind Spots That Perpetuate Disengagement & Indifference. If you’d like to improve that score, what could you do? Paul LaRue of The UPwards Leader provided Do You Know The Temperature Of Your People? Check out these ideas.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Brandon Hall Group found that establishing a strategy on how to improve the onboarding process at your company can boost employee retention by 82 percent and Bamboo HR determined that employees who have a good onboarding experience are 18 times more committed to their employers. What Is Employee Onboarding?

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The song expresses a person’s longing to connect and the struggle to find others who will take time to engage in a meaningful way. “The level of toxicity in the workplace is at an all-time high,” warns Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (“SHRM”). Can I get a connection?”.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

No matter what field or industry you work in, one thing that all leaders share in common is the necessity of having an extensive toolkit at their disposal. That’s why I reached out to communications expert Scott Schwertly to ask him to share his insights on how we can improve the way we communicate. What is it?

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 7, 2018

Art Petty submitted Why You Should Obsess Over Challenging Conversations (and what to do about them). Art Petty submitted Why You Should Obsess Over Challenging Conversations (and what to do about them). Learn to survive and thrive in the most difficult of communication circumstances and watch your career grow. Communication.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 3, 2020

To provide a simple translation, what she is saying is- America, it is in your interest to allow us to continue in our golden-goose business model, our luxurious lifestyles, our prestige perception, and our high salaries. You see, this is not a Covid-19 problem, rather it’s a problem that’s been caused by the very colleges themselves.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Marketing helps your business get customers who will purchase the products and services you offer. Besides, you are guaranteed that you will get permanent solutions to any marketing issues that your company is facing. It will help you find the right customers worldwide and establish a strong foundation for your brand.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Liz writes: “ Do you find yourself reserving your input in meetings until after your team has shared or brainstormed? Are you allowing your team the flexibility to learn things on their own instead of communicating what you’ve already learned? Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival!

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Lead from Within

JUNE 11, 2018

If you work or study in the field of leadership, you already know there’s a glut of information and ideas. For me, that central message of leadership is this simple, clear thought: Within everyone there is a leader. With so much going on, it becomes more important than ever to stay focused on what’s most important.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Wally writes, “Small wins are the way to accomplish big things, establish a winning tradition, and feel better at the end of the day.” ” You can find Wally on Twitter at @WallyBock. ” You can find Wally on Twitter at @WallyBock. Learn how to develop your core messages with these 6 steps.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 14, 2018

Guest post from Robert (Dusty) Staub : “Perhaps the only sustainable competitive advantage is increasing your ability to learn faster than your competition.” - Arie de Geus, former head of Strategic Planning, Shell Oil Company Are you getting the best results from the people–the embedded collective intelligence–in your organization?

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CoachStation

AUGUST 26, 2022

As a leader you are obligated to develop your skills to influence and support each and every team member. One of the most exciting aspects of developing these skills further, is that you the leader, will also see a significant uplift in your own engagement as a result of being more effective in your role. You have options.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2016

What follows is a little “advance scout” help, a set of eyes on the front lines of daily work life if you will. When you spot one, don’t pass up the opportunity to invest. I really believe in a simple formula: Happiness = Reality – Expectations. Do so and you’ll be sure to excavate useful learning and enable some realignment.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

There are many skills of managers in the business space that safeguard the interests of the organization without disregarding the well-being of the employees, and if you want your organization to make it to the other side, it would be a good idea to invest in helping them develop these skills.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 28, 2023

And every leader benefits from the journey of continual learning. Can you elaborate on the process of “aiming to be your ideal self”? Chuck – In order to aim to be one’s ideal self, you must first fully define what your ideal self looks like. Knowing your ideal self, enables you to “begin with the end in mind”.

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