Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

I highly recommend reading Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer’s recent books, Leadership B.S. In them he makes a compelling case that most leadership training has failed to produce effective leaders and that the poor state of the vast majority of workplace cultures today is harming the health of people. Below I explain why.

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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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

She explains why you need not only passion and purpose to win big, but also: a willingness to take decisive action grit sweat equity determination positive attitude Elting’s fascinating story began with her entirely self-funded business launch that started in a dorm room. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 3, 2022

Tool #5 - Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy This week, let’s understand how companies position themselves in the marketplace to succeed - The Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy. Summary: Strategic moves create a leap in value for the company, its buyers, and its employees while unlocking new demand and making the competition irrelevant.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Eberhardt: Honest, purposeful, and respectful communication is one of the most effective leadership skills, yet CEOs who promote a culture of candor are still uncommon in business today. At best, this approach can be confusing, leaving your employee focused only on the positives and missing the areas to be developed altogether.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

Leadership teams for authentic challenger brands evaluate the competitive landscape with an eye toward changing something fundamental about the way they approach the business. In doing so, they create a new and distinctive competitive advantage — a clear path for a unique marketing strategy that can only be leveraged by their brand.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 15, 2014

Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Several years ago I was working with a business owner who had become stuck because of the way the company structure was set up. Time ticked away and they started to loose their competitive advantage. They were older and had different financial needs.

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2012

The Strategist is not a book about strategy, but a book designed to equip and inspire you to be a strategist. It needs continuous, not intermittent, leadership. First, you must understand the competitive forces in your industry. The essential component of the strategy-making process is the leader. It’s a journey.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. He has presided over a dramatic turnaround, catapulting Scripps from near bankruptcy to a dominant market position.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 30, 2019

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, 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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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Because leadership requires working together, it’s important for leaders to demonstrate humility (feeling and displaying deep regard for others’ dignity) to create healthy working relationships. Let’s look at how humble leaders provide positive answers to the three prime questions people have. Where are we going? Do you see me?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 6, 2021

It will improve the overall level of positive relational connection across the whole team. The 2nd edition of our book Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared identity, Empathy, and Understanding at Work features a robust collection of practices you can employ that will boost connection among your team.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 1, 2013

The Top 10 Twitter Accounts for Servant Leadership. Here they are, The top 10 Twitter accounts for Servant Leadership followers in 2012: 10. James has many books on Leadership that continue to be a great foundation for insights. Jack has an awesome perspective on leadership – largely from Native American history.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you are new to studying leadership or have practiced and studied it for many years, I am sure you will benefit and enjoy the leadership lessons today’s post provides. One of your first leadership lessons is “A subordinate’s trust in their leader is the most important factor in the success of any organization.”

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Does the integrity and quality of your thinking position you for success, or does your tendency toward intellectually dishonest rationalizations and justifications doom you to a life of chaos and failure? and we read books on how to master everything from the newest software application to the latest management theory.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 24, 2013

“The truth is that no one factor makes a company admirable; but if you were forced to pick the one that makes the most difference, you’d pick leadership.”. When it comes to leadership development, the commitment of the CEO and top dogs is the #1 most important success factor. Thomas Stewart. How can this be?

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Generate and bring positive energy daily. Those are: Lukewarm leadership buy-in.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

Throughout the ages, leaders and followers alike have wondered whether the process of leadership depends on inborn traits or whether it can be taught. Still, some people who strive for leadership never quite achieve it. Leadership skills can be taught. What is different about strategic leadership?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Purpose is a Competitive Advantage. She was full of positive energy for her work, and I asked her, “What is it that you love about this job?” You see, in this position, I have the opportunity to impact the lives of young people just starting out. She had prior leadership positions at Yum!

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 16, 2023

For nearly 20 years, we’ve been advocating for greater connection in the workplace and in life outside of work because we know the profound positive impact connection has on individuals and groups. We wholeheartedly agree with Dr. Murthy’s assessment.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 26, 2016

It’s that time again – time to mark the 5th year for the Everyday Leadership site. And don’t forget to download my free ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor if you’re looking for a good place to start. Newsflash: teamwork is the next great competitive advantage. Be Known Positively. Here are 8 shortcuts.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Anticipating and preparing for change is the essence of competitive advantage. The leaders who dominate in this new era will not only understand the changes affecting them, but they will seize them, master them, and use them to their advantage to achieve ever-higher performance. World-class competitors can do it.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 1, 2015

One of the most powerful and least understood aspects of successful organizations is how employees' feelings of connection, community, and unity provide a competitive advantage. In this new book, you'll learn key actions through engaging and inspiring stories from U2's Bono to Ford's Alan Mulally. . Be present in conversations.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Are you staying ahead of the competition and creating a sustainable advantage? That’s the opening line in The Strategy Book by Max Mckeown. Max Mckeown is an author of several best-selling, award winning books. He’s also a sought-after speaker on subjects ranging from competitive advantage to strategy to leadership.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2015

With a mop of curly hair, polite demeanor, and introverted personality (he described book reading as one of his favorite forms of relaxation), Puyol did not fit the stereotype of a footballer, much less a leader. Even before he was named club captain, Puyol had a positive influence on his teammates. But looks can be deceiving.

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QAspire

JUNE 22, 2015

Most people ascend to leadership positions based on their areas of natural strengths. Authors Thuy Sindell and Milo Sindell calls this space as “ Hidden Strengths ” in their new book by the same name. This book can be your effective guide in identifying those missing pieces.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Generate and bring positive energy daily. Those are: Lukewarm leadership buy-in.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 17, 2022

In his new book, NAVIGATE THE SWIRL: 7 Crucial Conversations For Business Transformation , Hawkes shares what he has learned guiding hundreds of organizations, large and small, on their growth journeys and lays out a playbook for leading transformative change, applicable at any stage of a company’s development. Hawkes, CEO of Growth River.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Welcome to the February 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For those of you who watched the Super Bowl this weekend, did you gain any leadership takeaways? It seems that sports frequently provides an opportunity for leadership analogies! Outsmart the competition by being an explainer.” Jennifer V.

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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. Creativity is the starting point for all innovation, and most organizations rely on innovation to create a competitive advantage. Where does it come from? Simply put, it is passion.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 14, 2015

A culture of voice occurs when each employee experiences the safety, confidence, and trust they need to contribute their fullest, resulting in open, honest, and healthy communication, innovative problem solving, knowledge transfer, and real potential for a sustainable competitive advantage. Leadership in Healthcare.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 30, 2010

Seligman, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, founded the positive psychology movement when he became president of the American Psychological Association. Positive psychology has identified 24 character strengths that it believes — and a growing body of research shows — affect human flourishing.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 15, 2014

Question : Can “working smarter, not harder” really be applied to leadership positions? FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed.

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Brigette Hyacinth

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Too many managers view their position as one of entitlement rather than one of responsibility. The biggest danger of leadership: Arrogance. It turns out, humility offers a competitive advantage. The x – factor of great leadership is not personality, it’s humility.” -Jim Check out my latest Bestselling Book.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 2, 2012

If you cannot, or if you're uncertain of your answer, read this book: Cynthia Montgomery: The Strategist: Be the Leader Your Business Needs. Leadership and Strategy Are Inseparable. Many leaders today do not understand the ongoing, intimate connection between leadership and strategy. Does your company matter?

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2019

An Ironclad brand is one that unleashes your competitive advantage. This reveals your potential positioning themes that strike the overlap of being both relevant to the customer and ownable by your business. It informs all of those things and more. Step 3: Examine. Step 4: Ladder. Live your brand.

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