Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2019

If this predicament is familiar, you have the opportunity to clarify your leadership intent for the year. What is a ‘leadership intent’? It provides clear direction and the boundaries of operation for the troops to carry out the commander’s intent. There are four characteristics of a clear leadership intent.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

When I talk about the ideas in my book, The Next Level , one of the first things I usually say is that the next level is any leadership situation which requires different results. The ideas I’m sharing in this post are the basics of a crisis leadership playbook that is something of a work in progress.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 22, 2013

There’s an interesting leadership experiment going on right now here in Portland. In fact, that’s the very definition of “lead” Show the way. To be without them creates a leadership gap that cannot be filled with crowdsourced decision-making. Leadership' But they do want a fence.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 29, 2024

In Working with Emotional Intelligence , Daniel Goleman reports on a study by the Center for Creative Leadership of top American and European leaders whose careers derailed, “the inability to build and lead a team was one of the most common reasons for failure.” A great team definition is provided by Jon Katzenbach and Douglas K.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 19, 2013

Hello is one of those words where a change in pitch changes definition. When you begin a leadership position, you only get one opportunity to say hello and most leaders, overwhelmed with their new responsibilities, say hello in the wrong pitch: “Nice to meet you but I’m too busy to talk.”. I came to listen and took detailed notes.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 9, 2018

Perhaps most interestingly is the fact that – as was the case for the my top leadership insight in 2016 – the top leadership insight I shared last year came from a piece that revolved around a personal story of mine and the lessons I learned of how to be more effective in how to lead and serve those under our care.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 16, 2017

I’m pleased to present another chapter from my “More Human” book manuscript. It’s a personal memoir that traces the discovery and development of my More Human Leadership philosophy, a practice guided by 8 core principles. The Leadership File And The Spreadsheet Assassin. So I went with the easiest option.

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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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Skip Prichard

APRIL 12, 2021

Leadership is shifting as we grapple with technology changes, shifting market realities, new business models, and unpredictable outside forces. Tom has over three decades of experience as a leadership and organizational culture consultant. What’s the Goodell definition of leadership? . Tom Goodell. .

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 8, 2020

Almost by definition, we can’t be fully disruption-proof, but we sure can mitigate risk. You need people on your team with both strategic and operational skills—two very different kinds of people. And you need leadership that has a longer time horizon so you can invest in relationships.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Include Jim Collins' timeless book Good to Great as well. Scaling without discipline is like trying to launch a rocket with fireworks —the sparks and colors may be beautifully spectacular but are definitely short-lived. Ignition Point 7: Leadership as the Meta-Discipline Who sets the tone? Every second counts. That is right.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 27, 2013

Guest post from Bill McBean : You can always tell when a subject is important by the volumes of books and articles published about it, and by the many speakers or "experts" who claim to know about it. Leadership is one of "those" important topics about which there is no shortage of information.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Leadership requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, but rarely does it require perfection. Leadership requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, but rarely does it require perfection. While leadership doesn’t require being perfect, it does require doing what is needed and necessary.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John is probably one of the world’s best known and most respected authors and speakers on the subject of leadership. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author , John has sold more than 18 million books. Mike Myatt : What was your first recollection of experiencing great leadership?

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 30, 2014

As I look back at the past 12 months, there’s no question that this has definitely been a milestone year for me. A milestone that I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to celebrate here on my blog with the help of such leadership luminaries as Doug Conant , Liz Wiseman , Jim Kouzes, Barry Posner , and David Burkus.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

For the next five minutes, we talked about the textbook definition. If done right, a Statement of Cause sets the foundation for culture that aligns strategy and influences operational execution. His new book is The Blendification® System: Activating Potential by Connecting Culture, Strategy, and Execution.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 4, 2014

Having coached thousands of Navy SEAL and other Special Operations candidates with a success rate near 90 percent, Mark now trains the public in the eight Way of the SEAL principles through his Unbeatable Mind Academy. Mark : I think that most of humanity is operating at about 10 to 20% of their potential.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 4, 2022

Star Wars is a classic good guys versus bad guys tale based on powerful concepts of mythology identified by Joseph Campbell in his classic book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces ( click here to read my review of his biography and work). The leadership side of The Force inspires action with a focus on strengths, optimism, hopes, and dreams.

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Chart Your Course

JUNE 30, 2016

This list includes books that have been selected because they are either extremely popular, frequently referred to, or groundbreaking in business literature. It is hands-down the most popular leadership book of all time. A book that is a favorite among consultants. Listed in no particular order. 6) Synergise.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 25, 2017

Answers From Leadership Podcast Episode 30 Leadership requires a constant stretching of our current skill set. Answers From Leadership podcast guest Jon Stolpe knows this all too well. Listen To The Answers From Leadership Podcast. And I’m an operations manager for a large manufacturer in Philadelphia.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

Larry Spears was the CEO of the Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership for nearly two decades. He now runs the Spears Center for Servant-Leadership (Indianapolis), and serves as Servant-Leadership Scholar at Gonzaga University (Spokane). Discovering Servant-Leadership 2:13. Defining Servant-Leadership Defining 0:28 5:47.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Welcome to the September edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For this month’s edition, I asked an all-star cadre of leadership development bloggers, authors, and consultants to submit an answer to the following question: “We all know that individual development plans (IDPs) need to be tailored for each leader.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2012

The seven facts he presents are clearly articulated in this very straightforward book. Here, McBean shares the importance of leadership: Being a leader sounds like a great thing to be -- and it certainly is. Here, McBean shares the importance of leadership: Being a leader sounds like a great thing to be -- and it certainly is.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 14, 2015

Guest post from Ted Bagley: All organizations worry about leadership, from the mom and pop community businesses to the giant global entities both domestic and international. Good leadership is defined as proper training, rewarding, assisting, coaching and respecting those who “carry the load”. Does it allow for differing opinions?

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 20, 2018

But getting clear on everything, from why your organization exists and what its priorities are, to how people must operate based on their clearly defined role, requires time and effort. That’s because biases are unreliable by definition. And, it’s the enemy to efficiency, productivity, and a healthy bottom line. the lack of clarity?and

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

His podcast series, “ Irresistible Leadership ,” serves as a compelling platform for thought-provoking discussions on the critical role of culture and leadership during times of adversity. The HR Digest: In your podcast, you discuss Irresistible Leadership models.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

He is the Senior Pastor at CrossPoint Church , one of the fastest growing churches in the country, is the author of the bestselling book Plan B , and is one of the the most candid, insightful and humble leaders you’ll ever have the opportunity to listen to – we all have a lot to learn from Pete Wilson.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 4, 2015

With Star Wars: The Force Awakens coming out late this year, we will see new and old leaders take the big screen with various styles of leaderships. There are many definitions of leadership, but sometimes the best way to define something is to explain what it is NOT. The operative term here is “my motivation.” I think so.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Guest post from Sandy Coletta: I know what you are thinking - a lemming is a follower and by its very definition, a leader isn’t a follower. Your bookshelf: Are they all leadership books? If you are trying to make your operation more efficient, then say so. “To But what happens when you assemble a group of leaders?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

Larry Spears was the CEO of the Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership for nearly two decades. He now runs the Spears Center for Servant-Leadership (Indianapolis), and serves as Servant-Leadership Scholar at Gonzaga University (Spokane). Discovering Servant-Leadership 2:13. Defining Servant-Leadership Defining 0:28 5:47.

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 18, 2016

O n today’s Answers From Leadership Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking with Leon Shapiro. Leon is the co-author of the new leadership book The Power Of Peers. Show notes: Today’s podcast episode also features a giveaway of Leon and Leo’s book The Power Of Peers. Grew up in South Africa.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Buy his new book! The problem is that the demands of a do-more-with-less operating environment and the hyper-connectivity of a smartphone-enabled life can easily leave you feeling overworked and overwhelmed. The pace and input of modern leadership and life can leave you feeling overworked and overwhelmed.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 17, 2020

As everything started to shut down this past weekend, I spent a good bit of time on Monday scrolling through my LinkedIn and Instagram feeds to see how some of the best-known people in my field of leadership development are handling this new reality. Ideally, awareness operates in two domains – external and internal.

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