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Guidelines for Writing Your Goals

Tony Mayo

Does something here remind you of your favorite quote? Above all, be sure your goals are describing specific, measurable results (SMRs). Write every SMR in the present tense, as of the completion date. write “I weigh 160 pounds.” Write “I have been breathing only clean air for two weeks.” All of the last 12?

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The Seven Tests of A CEO

Leading Blog

Test #1 Can You Develop a Simple Plan for Your Strategy? Bob Iger of Disney writes: If you don’t articulate your priorities clearly, then the people around you don’t know what their own should be. The simple plan should “address two questions that every employee deserves to have an answer to: What should I be working on?

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2012 in Review – My Top 10 Blog Posts

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Also, I only considered posts that were first published on my own blog. Two of the posts are primarily conceptual, offering only general guidelines for action (Leadership Lessons from Kindergarten and 8 Things Collaborative Leaders Know). I often write about purpose, vision and values. Top Ten Blog Posts of 2012.

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June 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

This post shares how leaders can use a coaching approach to revive brains before talking about goals and plans.” Liz Weber of Weber Business Services contributed Marry Your Values to Your New Work Culture. Mark writes: “ Covid-19 has brought much of the world to a common place for perhaps the first time.

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Great Leaders Have No Rules

Leading Blog

His goal is to “teach you how to be both the boss everyone wants to work for and the high achiever every CEO wants to hire—all without drama, stress, or endless hours in the office.”. Close Your Open-Door Policy. Shut Off Your Smartphone. Put them away and limit your access during the day. Crowd Your Calendar.

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How to Think Like a Rocket Scientist

Leading Blog

Those who can tackle these problems—without clear guidelines and with the clock ticking—enjoy an extraordinary advantage. Boorstin writes, “was not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge.” Think about it: Where are the redundancies in your own life?” We all encounter complex and unfamiliar problems in our daily lives.

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December 2019 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Jeff writes: “Relationship building and expertise are both needed to gain influence in leadership roles. Take the time to understand the different work and communication styles on your team and help people play to their strengths, not yours.” Ken writes: “I’m a resolute leader. Communication. Development.