Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Welcome to the September 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Development. Development. Jesse summarizes, “When managers act like coaches, everyone benefits. Anne Perschel of Germane Coaching and Consulting provided Developing Team Norms, Why it Doesn’t Work and what to Do Instead.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 29, 2018

With employee disengagement remaining at very high levels in America and globally, and growth in significant new scientific findings that shed light on conditions necessary for human flourishing, it’s time to reconsider management theory and our approach to maximizing the performance of individuals and organizations. You May Also Enjoy: .

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 30, 2019

It’s hard to find an executive who doesn’t believe that his or her people are significant assets and a competitive advantage for the company. Gain access to this article with a FREE StrategyDriven Insights Library – Sample Subscription. 2,500+ Expert Contributor management and leadership articles.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 10, 2021

It’s one thing to know something intellectually—to learn interesting new data, to gain an understanding of why something works the way it does, to be inspired by a message—but if it stops there and you don’t develop heart knowledge, then you’re less likely to see meaningful or lasting change as a result. Seduced by a Management Fad” fallacy.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Jane Perdue of The Jane Group provided How to develop deep diversity with 9 learning styles. John Hunter of Curious Cat submitted Technological Innovation and Management. Adaptability is no longer just a competitive advantage.

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HR Digest

APRIL 6, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, companies must stay agile and have a competitive advantage to succeed. The role of HR in business strategy is critical, as it can help organizations identify and develop the talent they need to achieve their goals.

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Chart Your Course

JULY 24, 2018

This article was originally published by Vital Learning. Managing a multigenerational workforce can be quite the task for business leaders. Finding a balance between these generations in the workplace can be a daunting challenge for some managers. Closeup portrait of a successful business team laughing together.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 16, 2023

Advisory Recommends “Cultivate a Culture of Connection” Of the advisory’s six pillars to advance social connection, we’re focusing this article on the pillar of developing and sustaining cultures of connection. We’ll help you develop a connection mindset and then equip you with a connection skill set to increase connection.

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The story is no different when it comes to developing a leadership strategy in times of change. Whether it be a global pandemic, a company restructuring or a merger, a leadership strategy is crucial if you want to manage shifts and times of uncertainty. A leadership development plan also acts as a compass for navigating change.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 24, 2017

Recently, I’ve been learning about the corporate side of Costco, poring over articles and analyst reports. I’ve spoken with Jim Sinegal, Costco’s co-founder and CEO from 1983 to 2011, and interacted with Ryan Watkins, a young Costco warehouse manager across the country in Oregon. Is There a Best Culture? Value People.

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the definition of a skill-based approach for organizations, the importance of building a skill-based organization, and how it can be achieved. Secondly, a skill-based organization is essential for employee development. What is a skill-based organization? How can you build a skill-based organization?

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QAspire

JUNE 1, 2014

Welcome to the June 02nd 2014 Carnival of Leadership Development. I am thankful to carnival leader Dan McCarthy for allowing me to host this event - a wonderful collection of very practical insights on Leadership Development. So how do you know if you’re slipping into the micro management trap?” Neal Burgis, Ph.D.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Researchers are identifying and quantifying the many effects of inclusion on firm performance — and the insights they’re generating are persuasive.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

The term artificial intelligence first appeared in an article by Stanford professor John McCarthy in 1979. Ever since, artificial intelligence or cognitive technologies as it is often referred to, have been slowly developing in capability and application. Second, most managers neither want nor expect large-scale automation.

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QAspire

JULY 22, 2019

Thriving in such a world means actively managing your future, learning at the speed of change, making quick sense of big shifts and responding accordingly.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

And while it is important to include the workforce in the formulation of these plans, it is equally important to maintain the confidentiality of information providing competitive advantage or that may unnecessarily alarm workers. The text above is only a small portion of this article. Want to learn more?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 14, 2014

The question then becomes, as a business owner, leader or HR manager, what should you do about it? I would contend that the best investment you can make is in talent management. That manifests itself in how we recruit, manage, appraise and develop talent. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 3, 2018

To protect yourself and your organization, be intentional about developing and maintaining a “Connection Culture.” If you are a leader or manager in your organization, communicate an inspiring vision by reminding people of how the work they do is helping others. Article originally published on SmartBrief.com.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 3, 2013

These risks challenge executives and managers in so far as they can have consequentially negative impacts on the organization’s ongoing sustainability from an operational, financial, reputational, and regulatory perspective. Focus of the Risk Management Topic. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 22, 2011

In Beyond Performance: How Great Organizations Build Ultimate Competitive Advantage Keller and Price reinforce the decades of accumulating research showing that roughly 70% of organizational change programs fail. Central to that high failure rate are huge shortfalls in developing the “soft skills&# of leadership and culture.

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Engaging Leader

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Creativity is the starting point for all innovation, and most organizations rely on innovation to create a competitive advantage. Innovation is necessary for the successful development and implementation of new programs or better products. Where does it come from?

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Executives say the influencers are sometimes already in jobs that reflect their skills—such as a project manager who works with several departments. Sources: The Wall Street Journal, February 12, 2014 and Management professors Adam Kleinbaum and Robert Cross. Competitive Advantage. Related articles.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

He’s also a sought-after speaker on subjects ranging from competitive advantage to strategy to leadership. You’ve met thousands of managers and leaders in businesses around the world. What role does culture play in creating competitive advantage? See full article here ). He holds an M.B.A. This is culture.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2017

Almost every sales manager was, at one point in their career, a peak-performing sales professional, top dog on the team. This presents a problem because managing and leading a sales team requires a completely different mindset from selling. But sales managers are not put in the job to keep selling. War #3: Tasks vs. People.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

When you have reams of unnecessary policies, approvals required for simple things, and an us-versus-them attitude between managers and employees, you need to step back and look at the level of fear vs. trust in your business. You can tell when the good energy that should be flowing in your organization is blocked by fear.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, managers and employees who can turn times of crisis into opportunities for organizational change and growth will be the ones to ensure the business stands the test of time. The good news is, there are ways of managing disruptions to business without crumbling under the pressure.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 24, 2014

The growing reality in retrospect is that these same principles not only made me an effective leader, but they enabled me to develop something in the workplace that every organization strives for but often struggles to achieve: team cohesiveness. With consistency, trust will be developed. Developing this trust starts with loyalty.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 2, 2018

Most articles that try to tell you how to become a great CEO will talk about actions, plans and processes. The best way to make yourself stand out is by developing a strong foundational character and sense of integrity. Manage relationships. So how do you start? You need to learn the following: Define your character.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2015

My article was about the significance of anniversaries as important milestones. My articles reflect the Big Picture of Business. Finely develop skills in every aspect of the organization, beyond the scope of professional training. Develop and share own philosophies. After that, the niche writers cover their areas.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 9, 2014

Enterprises of all shapes and sizes have chosen to embrace the mobile landscape, taking advantage of enterprise-specific mobile apps to keep their employees productive even when outside the office. Cloud-based also means the ability to access the project management application via any device – PC, laptop, tablet and smartphone.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 11, 2012

The newest issue of Strategic Leadership Review is out and features three more strong articles promoting evidence-based leadership. The article discusses creative organizations and the need to develop innovative leaders at all levels. Download Article ]. Download Article ]. Watch the video abstract below.

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CoachStation

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

These points are reinforced in a recent article written by Gabrielle published in The Age newspaper: TWO CEOs went walking in the woods and came across an attacking grizzly bear. This story explains competitive advantage in a nutshell. This story explains competitive advantage in a nutshell.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 14, 2014

Finding #2: Manager involvement isn’t where it should be . The survey results also pointed to a lag in the involvement of managers in the training function: . 16% of respondents were “very” or “mostly” satisfied with the level of manager involvement. . 46% were “dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied” with manager involvement.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 20, 2014

To ascertain staff productivity in teams that are scattered across various locations, below are twelve best practices to effectively manage a mobile/remote workforce: 1. Managing a remote workforce will require application of a diverse set of techniques and mediums to get a task accomplished. Embrace flexibility. Choose security.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 18, 2012

Senior Vice President, Development Dimensions International (DDI): In the past year, innovation has risen to the top of the business agenda. While it can be tricky, but not impossible, to teach leaders to be more innovative, it is probable we can develop the skills to make them innovation culture changers. Rich Wellins, Ph.D.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

Strategic leadership is particularly popular as a concept in emerging businesses, or any business looking for a competitive advantage. Once you have developed the capacity to lead while keeping the big picture in mind, these talents can be applied anywhere from the home to the largest businesses in the world.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

This blog post is the first of a two-part series on transformational growth and disruptive change by my dear friend Mark Thompson for the AMA (American Management Association). You can see the article here: [link]. World Bank: Diversity and inclusion as a sustainable competitive advantage. BY MARK THOMPSON [link].

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