Lead Change Blog

APRIL 1, 2014

Given repeated rounds of downsizing, reorganizing, right sizing, and all of the other ‘zings’ that have befallen organizations, it’s easy to scan the landscape and come to the conclusion that career development options have shrunk… that they are few and far between for most employees.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 28, 2014

She consults with organizations to develop and deploy innovative instructional designs and training worldwide. Her book, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go (co-authored with Beverly Kaye), is an Amazon bestseller. Career Development Leadership Development Active Exploration Communication Growth'

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This time each year, I select from all the leadership books I read during the year my pick for the best new leadership book of the year. And their book provides readers clear and practical insights to help them succeed in making those connections. A word that comes up a lot in the book is “empathy.”

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 7, 2022

employees report being at least somewhat likely to leave their current employer for another with a reputation for investing in employee learning and development, according to a Harris Polls study and as called out in the new book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Seventy percent of U.S.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 15, 2019

3 Empowerment without enablement is a train crash! The one without the other is simply a train crash. Often training is created to serve the majority of the needs of those carrying out a general role, rather than catering for the individual needs of each unique employee.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2014

I train a lot of managers. She is co-author of the book, "The Character-Based Leader." Career Development Self Leadership Workplace Issues Character-based Leadership Growth Responsibility Self Development' One thing we cover is to NOT take for granted what employees understand about their jobs.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 2, 2020

We bring you a list of books that women entrepreneurs must read to find the right balance between leadership and ownership of self. The books draw on self experiences, tackle stereotypes, fly in the face of patriarchy, give sensitive and empathetic advice, and an ability to see the lighter side of their struggles.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Finding your core values isn’t just good for guiding your life, its good for guiding your career too. When it comes to making career decisions, we’ve all been to “the dark side.” Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. Endless pro-con lists. Sleepless nights.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 16, 2021

It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about ways to improve your professional skill set and give your career a boost. With that in mind, here are six tips that could help give your career a boost. Ask yourself these questions and figure out what your career goals are. Read Business Books. Know What You Want.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Leadership is an endurance activity. Achieving peak leadership fitness requires self-awareness, goal setting, following a game plan, and overcoming challenges. Today’s post is by Timothy Tobin, author of Peak Leadership Fitness (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Both are journeys into self-discovery.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 3, 2024

Unlock the path from corporate executive to a thriving portfolio career, showcasing intentional choices and strategic career moves for lasting success. Today’s guest post is b y Merideth Mehlberg, author of YOUR FINEST WORK: Career Fulfillment In A Complicated World (CLICK HERE to get your copy).

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Career Advancement

APRIL 3, 2017

“If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads.”~Ralph He looked at other leaders in the company and got some ideas of leadership skills from them. If you want to help yourself become a better leader, books are an excellent resource. He offers a valuable list of leadership attributes.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 10, 2019

Joyce, a manager at a fast-growing IT firm, had been tasked with finding the perfect motivational speaker for her company’s training seminar. If, like Joyce, you’re wondering how to book the right motivational speaker, you’re not alone. Locating and booking a speaker can be overwhelming. Customization for the corporate training.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 1, 2014

A slightly abbreviated version of this post was recently published in Smartblog on Leadership : True confession time. Sales reps were trained in their products and how to sell them, scientists went to conferences, engineers were offered continued training to keep their skills up to date, and new managers were trained how to manage.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

That''s where you, Great Leadership readers and supporters come in. I may even ask a lot of experts and use it for an upcoming Leadership Development Carnival. AND – and as an added bonus, if use your question , I’ll send you a free copy of The Great Leadership Development and Succession Planning eBook. Now bring it on!

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 16, 2023

I have just published a book called The Buddhist CEO , but in many ways I was the accidental CEO. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. In this article I will tell you an interesting story about how I became a successful CEO and what I believe was my biggest lesson.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2017

When you meet a leader like Bob Cabana and have a quick, fun “social media moment,” it’s easy to be lulled into thinking “gosh he makes leadership look easy.”. In Bob Cabana’s case, he demonstrated leadership during one of NASA’s darkest moments, long before selfies existed. Leadership After the Columbia Disaster.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 27, 2018

But what about career management? There’s a well-publicized notion that professionals spend more time planning a vacation than planning for their careers. That’s an unfortunate truth for many of us, even though a successful career is much more important to our happiness—a research-backed fact. Subscribe to an industry blog.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a broad term that encompasses human resources management, employee relations , compensation, benefits, training, performance evaluation, recruitment, selection, and other related activities. There are many human resources books , but they often focus on specific industries or companies.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Buy a Gift: Get them a great book or training program on people leadership (shameless self-promotion ?). Furthermore, if you’re in a leadership or people management role yourself, remember, you cannot lead what you need. You are responsible for your career. You are the owner of your career.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 28, 2024

My book is for anyone facing down an uncertain future, as well as a practical guide for every entrepreneur and aspiring entrepreneur,” says Feifer. By reading the book, you’ll learn in great detail how to accelerate the change process—lessen your panic, adapt faster, define the new normal, and thrive going forward.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Today on Asking for a Friend I talk with Sara Canaday about tips from her new book “Coaching Essentials for Managers.” ” Employees want to make sure they are getting the skills and knowledge they need to get grow in their careers. Sara reminds us that employees “want to learn, want to grow, and want to progress.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It’s optimistic, encouraging, and full of opportunities to help you navigate your company, career, team, and life through the fog of disruption. 2:00 – Early leadership lessons being “born” into the global travel industry. 22:33 – The role of training and discipline in helping you lead effectively.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 26, 2021

The concept of “dream jobs” has always been a fascinating subject to me, so much so that I dedicated an entire chapter to them in my recent book Stand Out ! Those established in their careers either don’t (need to?) Marine Harrier pilot Capt Cale “Rowdy” Magnuson.

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 17, 2024

It’s not always logical and we have to train ourselves to react in more thoughtful ways, but it’s a reality of the human condition. Ken Blanchard and I address this topic in our book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. Simple truth number 33 simply says, “Fear is the enemy of trust.”

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

There are many reasons to think of opting for a second career—dissatisfaction with the present job or career you have; need to earn an extra income; to exercise your creative juices; for more money or you are not ready to retire yet and want an extra shot at the job market. Walt Disney’s first career was as a newspaper editor.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 23, 2022

Today’s post is by Jane Dunnewold, author of Creative Strength Training (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. Understanding your passion and challenging the voices in your head that say “no” are a great way to start.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JUNE 20, 2022

We all face crossroads moments in our lives and careers, those times when we feel compelled to change direction. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. Today’s post is by Donna Stoneham, PhD, author of The Thriver’s Edge ( CLICK HERE to get your copy).

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 7, 2018

Welcome to the August Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, creativity and inspiration, development, productivity, team building, and more. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership provided A 5-Step Training Plan to Think like a Navy SEAL.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 19, 2011

With a lot of wisdom and good things to say about leadership – hop over to his blog and be sure to subscribe. Ideally that leader has identified and fully trained that person to take on the role at a moment’s notice. The navy’s leadership knew training everyone to replace anyone was a core success and survival factor.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 27, 2020

The book, Step Up , shows readers how to step up to the plate during six critical leadership moments. The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”? What are common misconceptions about leadership?

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

In the seven years I’ve been writing and talking about my concepts and lessons of personal leadership, I’ve often been asked, “What does it take to be a great leader?” So big that there are thousands and thousands of books, articles, posts, podcasts, videos, and e-books that have tried to tackle it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

What development and training were the most impactful? Leadership Book Club: How to Read Courageous Cultures With Your Team The post Year-in-Review: 7 Questions to Help Your Team Reflect on Success and Key Learnings appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. How have you grown this year personally and professionally?

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Other factors may also inhibit leaders from investing time in developing their employees’ leadership abilities. Thus, smart organizations create succession plans that include training and mentoring in how to support employees in their development. Place a library of books on leadership in the break room.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Growth expert Alison Eyring, who is also a long-distance runner and triathlete, found the answer in endurance training and shared those findings in her book, Pacing for Growth. Alison utilizes her background in endurance training to explain how to apply the same principles to leadership.

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