Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

'How do leaders build credibility with team members? I believe credibility happens when leaders act on their primary responsibility to serve team members. Servant leadership is not easy to do in today’s dog-eat-dog, me-first business environment. Yet we’ve all had great bosses that embraced their role to help team members succeed, to feel good about their contributions, and to feel trusted and respected in their workplace.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 15, 2014

'Your behaviors are contagious. Choose carefully. Perhaps you are familiar with a popular insurance company TV ad based on the concept of “paying it forward.” A woman prevents a guy from stepping off the street corner into the path of an oncoming car. The man who observes this from a restaurant window later helps a [.] Author information Mary C Schaefer President at Artemis Path, Inc.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

'One of the most common frustrations of leaders is expectations not being met. Leaders are busy folks and as a result we assume a lot in the process of doing our jobs. One of the common assumptions and therefore a source of frustration is that our people know what we expect of them. If you left your desk or picked up the phone right now and asked one of your team members, “Do you know what is expected of you?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 20, 2014

'Posted in Leadership Development “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.” Lao Tzu Leadership is about results and positive outcomes, and so leaders want the hearts and minds of others directed toward a unified purpose. Presence is one way the leader can engage the energies and commitment of others to a common goal. Authenticity and effective communication [.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 12, 2014

'Many individuals, especially women, struggle with achieving equilibrium between confidence and humilityanother one of those life, love and leadership challenges of getting it just right by avoiding too much or too little of the extremes. Self-promotion advice I recently read in a leadership enews post zoomed right past confidence and into hubris.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 11, 2014

'It was one of those moments that you wanted to take back right after it happened. I was discussing some equipment concerns with Sid, our facilities director. We had ten expensive transport units that were purchased a few months prior to my coming on board, and they were breaking down quickly. We had no success [.] Author information Paul LaRue Author at The UPwards Leader Paul LaRue is the creator of the leadership blog The UPwards Leader and an account executive for a national broadline food

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 11, 2014

'Many tough decisions need to be made every day. In hospitals and clinics, life-impacting decisions are made. On battlefields, just think of the decisions made and the ultimate sacrifices they may bring. Compared to sterile workplaces, the type of decisions and corresponding sacrifices pale in comparison. Yet, sacrifices happen every day and in every place. [.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 14, 2014

'It’s no surprise research has shown one of the characteristics people most want to see in their leaders is honesty. Honesty is not geographically bound. This characteristic is listed as one of the top five most important leadership qualities from people around the world. Do you know what the second most important leadership trait is? [.] Author information Bill Benoist Owner at Leadership Heart Coaching Bill Benoist is Vice President of Information Services for one of the nation''s largest comm

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 29, 2014

'We all have heard these phrases and sentiments spoken from various people in leadership positions: “I’m not here to make friends; I have a job to do” “We – can’t afford/don’t have the budget for – training” “You don’t have to like me, but you have to respect me and do what I say” Dan [.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2014

'We recently published an Aha Amplifier social media enabled eBook called Bryan Kramer & Leadtail On The Influencers Behind The Brands We Love that we’re very excited about. The eBook is based on a study that PureMatter and Leadtail collaborated on. In Behind The Brand: 30 Influencers That Drive Social Media For The Brands We Love , the companies analyzed the behavioral data of 30 successful influencers on social media such as digital executives who influence digital and social progra

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 13, 2014

'This last Christmas, my wife and I ordered some Baylor University fan gear from Fanatics. My experience wasn’t bad, although I do remember thinking the shipping seemed unusually slow. I chalked it up to the holidays and really didn’t think much about it. The sweatshirt, cap, and other things I bought were good quality and, overall, [.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

'John’s voice shook as he shared his latest third party encounter with his bosses’ boss. “Apparently I was caught yawning during her presentation. I didn’t even realize I had. The irony is that I was really into what she was saying. This had nothing to do with her. But apparently she gave my boss quite an earful about my behavior.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2014

'Parents are well positioned to be the first leadership developers of their children. And yet, many parents do not take a deliberate approach to growing leadership in their kids. Parents work to give them an “early start” in music, sports, and reading, but for some reason wait until they are older to talk about leading. It is never too early to help your kids understand that leadership involves service, communication, teamwork, and helping others to grow.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2014

'In presenting to the women at The Indiana Governor’s Conference for Women yesterday in Indianapolis, Melissa Greenwell, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at The Finish Line shared that the end result is that women earn only $0.77 for every dollar men make. Working harder does not help us close the gaps that exist for us.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2014

'With all the juggling and balancing of being a parent and doing your leadership day job, it’s easy to feel like you can never do enough. After all, you only have so many hours in a day, and on most days someone gets the short stick. If you’re like me, there are days the guilt comes on so strong you wonder if you’re trying to do too much.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 11, 2014

'When it comes to business, no successful leader has made the big time by being overly hesitant and inhibited. Being bold and brash is not necessarily the key to success, but taking chances and embracing the notion of risk is. Playing it safe can certainly lead to profitability in the short term, but it greatly [.] Author information Georgina Stewart Georgina Stewart has worked in the executive search business for a number of years and has been lucky enough to recruit for various international a

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 15, 2014

'The word innovation has become ubiquitous. Just because something is new – whether it’s a mission statement, product, service, or business—doesn’t mean it deserves to proclaim itself innovative. Innovation is not about doing an old thing in a new way. It’s about creating a new way to do something new, or a new way to [.] Author information briansooy.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

'Humility is defined as the quality or state of not thinking you are better than other people: the quality or state of being humble. I’d like to focus on the words quality and humble because those two words are the essence of what true leadership is all about. I’m amazed to read stories of how people who rose to a leadership position start behaving differently and end up mistreating their constituents.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 26, 2014

'There are lots of self-help books available today, although you may not be familiar with many of them. But you probably have heard of the granddaddy of these books, and every other self-help book published in living memory, for that matter: Dale Carnegie’s 1936 self-help classic “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” The first [.] Author information Piera Palazzolo Piera Palazzolo of Dale Carnegie Training wants to contribute to the online conversation about leadership and business manageme

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 12, 2014

'“people ask me why it’s so hard to trust people, and i ask them why is it so hard to keep a promise?” ~ QTangel, boardofwisdom.com My buddy, George, told me the other day about the new manager where he works, a nation-wide retail store chain. There are dozens of employees at his location. The [.] Author information Mary C Schaefer President at Artemis Path, Inc.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 6, 2014

'There are certain qualities which are common to nearly all business leaders in senior corporate positions; a strong grasp of strategic management, a clear vision for the future, technical expertise and a strong desire to move forward successfully. However there are some leaders that appear to naturally inspire their colleagues to strive to achieve more. [.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2014

'My team and I will soon pass an important milestone as a company. It’s a milestone I identified and have been looking to achieve by year’s end. If I look at it from a big picture, strictly business perspective, I would have reason to downplay or even feel disappointed about my results as a business owner so far. However, when I view the results and this milestone through a larger perspective – through the lens of our company values and my own personal values – I have a d

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2014

'What is a leader’s most important role? Kristin Mackey suggests it’s to be the example. She goes on to say: “Leaders influence the direction of the team by their thoughts and behaviors. The very language a leader chooses to use can make or break the level of talent that surfaces.” Sandra Martinez, Ph.D suggests a leader’s most important role is acting collectively in the present to shape the future. “This means having the capacity to build trust among diverse

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 7, 2014

'March 7 is National Employee Appreciation Day. Do you feel appreciated for the work you do? If you are not feeling the love at work, you’re not alone. According to a recent GloboForce study of 653 survey respondents, 36% of employees reported they do not feel appreciated for the work they do. This is more [.] Author information Bill Benoist Owner at Leadership Heart Coaching Bill Benoist is Vice President of Information Services for one of the nation''s largest commercial real estate companies.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2014

'“He made me mad.” “They irritated me.” “That ticked me off!” To initiate means to start something; to cause the beginning. A reaction is never a beginning. It is always a second action. When we react to things we give some previous action or person the ability to dictate to us. We let them dictate our behavior or our attitude. One of my favorite qualities of leaders is how leaders choose their response.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

'“The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.” - Brian Tracy Inspiring speeches evoke change for one reason: they make you believe you matter. You shift from doubt towards the belief a different future is possible no matter how bad you feel. Feeling a belonging, an [.] Author information Joshua Uebergang Teaches social skills and the art of making real friends.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 26, 2014

'A certain supervisor was assigned to a larger territory as a promotion for the job he had been doing. His biggest challenge was to help the largest flagship restaurant fully develop their concept and start to make headway on service, quality, and revenue. This store had a staff that was proud of their status. They [.] Author information Paul LaRue Author at The UPwards Leader Paul LaRue is the creator of the leadership blog The UPwards Leader and an account executive for a national broadline fo

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 24, 2014

'Amber-Lee Dibble (@AlaskaChickBlog) has been an Instigator in Lead Change Group for a while. She joined because she wanted to do something to promote leadership and leadership development. She didn’t want to do nothing. Then, last year, there was a tragedy in her life that she’s going to discuss below. As a result, she and [.] Author information Mike Henry Chief Instigator at Lead Change Group Mike is the Chief Instigator of the Lead Change Group and co-author with 20 other Lead Cha

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

'If you live for money, it’s time to get a life. The truth is, money can’t buy everything. For example, money can’t buy peace of mind, good friends, a close-knit family, work-life balance, a worry-free day, good karma, time to relax, good health, a golden anniversary, quality time with your kids, a new beginning, natural beauty, happy memories, to name just a few.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

'Over time, I’ve learned that one of the most important things you can do to advance your own life is to become comfortable with discomfort. Dis comfort is essential to personal progress, growth, and development. So important is discomfort to personal development, that there’s even an educational term for that uncomfortable place where learning happens: the zone of proximal development.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2014

'Some people measure success by the wealth they’ve accumulated, the power they’ve attained, or the status they’ve achieved. Yet, even though they’ve reached success beyond their wildest dreams, they still have an empty feeling — something is missing from their life. In order to fill that void and be completely fulfilled in life, their soul may be searching for something more.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2014

'I was recently asked to give a talk at a conference where the theme was “Define Yourself.” In preparation for outlining what I might talk about, I reflected on all the ways that one can define themselves. Two ideas immediately popped: You define yourself by the things you do or don’t do – what you [.] Author information Alan Derek Utley Principal at Alan Derek Utley Alan is a Human Resources Director, Leadership Coach, and University Instructor in Management.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 11, 2014

'Are you someone who struggles managing conflict? Many leaders are uncomfortable when it comes to confrontation. Conflict resolution is one of the most difficult tasks leaders face. I am not one who enjoys managing conflict. In fact, if I could go the next five years without experiencing any further conflict in my professional life, that [.] Author information Bill Benoist Owner at Leadership Heart Coaching Bill Benoist is Vice President of Information Services for one of the nation''s largest c

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 6, 2014

'After months of hearing my friend Maria tell me about her running group, I finally got up early one Saturday morning to meet the group for a run. Leaving my house before six a.m., I asked myself: Who does this? When I pulled into the parking lot for the meet-up, several cars idled there and [.] Author information Becky Robinson Becky Robinson is the founder and CEO of Weaving Influence.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

'How do you connect the dots between your daily actions and your greatest calling or purpose? Do your daily actions and responsibilities force you to be something you are not? Or do they line up with your purpose? In the late months of 2008, it became obvious that the company I was working for was going to be sold and the prospects for my job continuing as it had were coming to an end.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 1, 2014

'No matter how productive, efficient, positive or friendly your work environment is, there will always be conflict. Because of the competitive nature and the necessity to turn a profit, conflict is experienced in every workplace. Just because conflict exists in your workplace doesn’t mean it can’t be productive or is always negative. There are times [.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 2, 2014

'Posted in Career Development When it comes to career development, leaders frequently put themselves at the back of the line. Day in and day out, they handle customers, employees, and the business. They execute strategies and tactics. They help others learn, perform, and grow. And there’s often little left for themselves. The problem with this selflessness is that it’s [.

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