Leading Blog

MAY 8, 2020

It generates personal fears, insecurities, and stress, all of which can inhibit high-quality thinking, decision making, and effective collaboration, which is mission-critical in such times. Leaders will need to bring their “Best Self” to work every day — to bring your Best Self into every meeting and into every conversation.

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Career Advancement

JULY 19, 2021

Push yourself to places you haven’t been before.” – Pat Summitt. The future workplace will require its leaders to have a particular skillset that allows them to be adaptable and effective within a climate of change. Having a high level of specialized knowledge in a niche area will help you stay valuable and marketable.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 16, 2019

I asked the meeting planner what she was like as a leader. ” Everyone thinks she is an amazing leader.” Baldheaded Leaders Drop their Rank. Baldheaded Leaders Drop their Rank. Combat troops are better behaved in the field (where a battle is likely to occur) than in the relative safety of the rear area.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Not only is empathy hard to outsource and automate, but it makes the world a better place.” Imagine you see a baby laying in the street, and the baby is crying. You call 911,” I replied without much forethought. Richard walked me out of his office, put his arm around me, and said, “You need some empathy, man.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2020

No, I am talking about work-life balance, and setting boundaries while working from home makes this even more challenging. It does not matter where you sit on the leadership totem pole. We are all craving to better manage the work-life balancing act. . We are all human and our needs are mostly identical.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Randy shares: “ Trust is based on perceptions which are formed by the behaviors you use.” ” Randy Conley shares a list of 25 behaviors that will immediately start to build trust with the people and teams you lead. Wally states: “ You can’t prevent all crises on your team. Communication.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

One of the big themes I’m already working on with my leader clients this year is how to keep their teams energized and engaged as we all push through this pandemic. My conclusions are drawn from observation, application and conversation with clients, colleagues and thought leaders I’ve had the opportunity to engage with lately.

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Mark Sanborn

JANUARY 4, 2024

Leadership doesn’t make “a difference.” It makes “the difference.” You might be able to manage good service but you must lead to achieve great service. Here are ten key actions leaders can take to create extraordinary service for their organizations: 1. Don’t make them get permission from someone higher up.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 9, 2010

What I found so enthralling was that he described what was possible, a better work culture and an organization where people thrived individually and collectively. What I found so enthralling was that he described what was possible, a better work culture and an organization where people thrived individually and collectively.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 23, 2017

“I have to tell you,” my client said, “when we first met, and you told me I needed to look at this, I thought you were crazy. I told my friend later that day that you were crazy. Taking care of ourselves – especially as leaders – is often seen as a weakness or a luxury. Put that badge down.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 28, 2018

Do you lead teams where members aren’t physically present? Wayne Turmel co-founded the Remote Leadership Institute and he co-authored with Kevin Eikenberry The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership. I had the opportunity to interview Wayne about succeeding as a remote leader.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 20, 2019

After a long pause, he asked me, “What is the best advice you would give to a leader who is a fixer?”. I smiled and reassured him that most leaders I know—especially the really smart ones, the really good ones—are fixers at heart. This is what I told him: When you want to jump in and correct someone, pause.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Anne Perschel of Germane Consulting submitted Lead with a Smile and Discover What Happens. Bill writes, ” Leaders need to know how to shift people’s thinking. You may be surprised to hear that encouraging thought-shifting is not as difficult or complicated as it may seem.” Let’s Get Started.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Danny Boehle is the manager of the El Segundo Little League team that recently won the Little League World Series. Leaders, in any walk of life, are judged! This manager, his coaches, the 11- and 12-year-old players on the team and the parents of these kids burst through those shadows this summer and took center stage!

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 31, 2013

From that perspective, I’d like to share with you some of the leadership insights I’ve written about over the past 52 weeks, not just as a reminder of the lessons that were shared, but also so we can contemplate how we might apply them going forward. That this is something that only we could do.”

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full 7 Ways To Lead Without Uttering A Single Word by Starbucker on October 3, 2010 There is much written about the words leaders need to use, both in speech and on paper, to be effective. For example.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Patty liked using images to help her make sense of situations, so she pictured herself face-to-ace with Beth, opposing her. She was more of a command and control leader, yet she enjoyed the loyalty of many in the organization. “If What would make them successful together and preserve their relationship, too?

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Lead from Within

JUNE 21, 2018

If you’re in a position of leadership —whether you’re a CEO, manager, or community volunteer—it’s likely that you put a great deal of care into the words you use. body language doesn’t sync with those words, you may be giving a terrible impression without even knowing it. Raising your chin when you speak.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

If you fly in the US very often, you know that you kind of have to put on your armor to get through the cattle call type feel of navigating through crowded, noisy airports and squeezing onto a plane where it's likely that you're going to have the head of the person in front of you almost in your lap when they recline their seat. 

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 30, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Ten Ways to Make a Great First Impression by Kevin Eikenberry on August 30, 2010 in Customer Relationships , Leadership , Learning , Relationships We all meet new people, in all phases of our lives. Practice it.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

To tell a powerful story that will hopefully have the impact on you that it has had on me. It is a lesson for all leaders. Lavin shares a story about an appearance the President was making at an Alabama school for handicapped children. This is what leaders do. I reprise it today for three reasons. Your team deserves it.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 5, 2010

Each blogger selects one of their best blog posts over the course of the prior month and submits it for inclusion in the carnival. Below are links to the blog posts for the July leadership carnival. Miller advocates for “management by asking” in her post “ Socrates Was On to Something.” posted at HRmarketer.com Blog.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

I am selective in choosing authors for guest posts to promote their books; the topic needs to be aligned with my blog’s purpose and the book needs to capture the attention of my readers. is passionate about helping leaders cultivate trust and collaboration. Visit the other stops on the Book Tour on her Harvest Performance Blog.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The reasons are obvious but the best part was saying thank you on stage to people whom I dearly love.” The reasons are obvious but the best part was saying thank you on stage to people whom I dearly love.” Make sure you are brusque, don’t ever smile, and for Pete’s sake … NEVER say thank you.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 19, 2016

David, I can’t believe what you did!”. A great smile lit up her face. “I I loved what you said. They tell me I’m ‘anal’…but you appreciated it. You said it was a good thing – that I was intentional.”. Life only changes when you take action!”. You can make your people feel the same way.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Back in my formidable days of being a twenty-something manager, Jack, one of the senior leaders of our theme park department, would spend time throughout his days discussing various leadership and operational strategies with us. Leaders need to complement their staff. Within a team, not every role is the same.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 28, 2011

In Shine , Hallowell offers these ten tips for promoting shine with the people you influence: Recognize effort, not just results. Of course, you want the results, but if you recognize ongoing effort, results will more likely ensue. In meetings—and everywhere—try to make others look good , not bad. Cheerleading works.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe A Mirror as a Leadership Development Tool by Kevin Eikenberry on October 27, 2010 in Influence , Leadership , Learning We look in them each day, research says, more often than we realize.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 19, 2011

Home Who We Are What We Do Services Contact My Favorite Blogs All Things Workplace Bob Sutton – Work Matters Brain Leaders and Learners Bret L. What will it take for you to encourage the love of work in your followers? Mary Jo Asmus : January 20, 2011 at 9:33 pm You certainly exude joy and love, Monica.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 17, 2015

He was a terminally ill ten-year-old boy, but he had a Steinway smile and an invitational attitude. You gotta meet this kid,” the hospital administrator announced to a visiting colleague while they were together making hospital rounds. Are they treating you okay?” They make me feel purple,” he responded.

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RapidStart Leadership

JUNE 20, 2017

As leaders we are responsible for getting things done through people. Today we’ll talk about leader patience and when to apply it in a way that will strengthen your team instead of strangling it. Today we’ll talk about leader patience and when to apply it in a way that will strengthen your team instead of strangling it.

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RapidStart Leadership

AUGUST 22, 2017

Today I am going to tell you another underdog story from my time as a trail worker in Colorado. Through it, I will show you how to see your team’s strengths for what they really are, create a more balanced team dynamic, and set yourself up for more unexpected wins. Goliaths of the world beware. Goliaths of the world beware.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 5, 2011

And I write my daily blog (as I am doing right now). What does this mean to you? In 2011, how can you position your business to make your clients LOVE you? Think about it: Do you deliver a consistent customer experience where you make your client feel comfortable? Everyone loves it.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 1, 2010

fully express ourselves through our work, and change the world for better. fully express ourselves through our work, and change the world for better. smile, be happy and spread the cheer. smile, be happy and spread the cheer. Sir, Thank you very much for providing such nice stuff. Jagat´s last blog.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 9, 2010

It includes favorite blog posts from leadership bloggers. It’s a terrific group of leadership thinkers and I encourage you to check it out. This month’s edition features an excellent collection of 34 blog posts aimed at helping you become the best leader possible. But don’t despair.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 29, 2014

Sometimes you need an advantage at work. Companies are getting more cutthroat, managers are getting more paranoid, and it’s everyone for themselves people. They were hoping that the group would provide some sort of herd defense, but if you’re right next to them it can’t be anything other than personal.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Recently I had the opportunity to watch a leader who does this well. I’d like to share three critical actions that I believe are necessary to impart your values and I think you will be inspired by and learn from his example. Work groups meet briefly each morning to review the Connect sheet. There were about 30 people in attendance.

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