Lead Change Blog

MARCH 12, 2015

In a post, we shared how the Lead Change Group was incubated by people who wanted to capture the idea of leadership being espoused by a group of leaders in social media and internet channels in the summer and fall of 2009. An excerpt from chapter two, Why Character-Based Leadership, authored by Chery Gegelman , appears here.

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Leading Blog

JULY 14, 2017

That exercise took days, tapped my analytical skills, and resulted in a large spreadsheet that I was proud to show off. Walking the Camino emboldened me to check off a goal that I had long thought was beyond my abilities – writing a book. I decided to write a book about those insights.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When Les Standiford’s book, The Man Who Invented Christmas (which I thoroughly enjoyed reading) , spawned a movie by that title a few years ago, it was added to Holiday viewing. My books haven’t had quite the same impact! Here are my top five life and leadership lessons from Scrooge: 1. Reflection and Renewal.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

One of the best leadership teachers in any era comes in the form of paper or metal. Our romance with money belongs in every leadership development program on the planet. One of the most important areas for leadership training is money education. For the love of money! We love it , hate it , covet it , or disdain it.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August 2019. Ultralearning : Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott Young. Whether it comes to our finances, our health, our communities, or our planet, it’s easy to avoid thinking ahead.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And, while I speak about Leadership and Workplace Culture, I realize that other topics are timely and meaningful based on an organization’s specific situation. And it is an article I will continue to update – Because at every event I get the opportunity to meet and see new speakers that might be a great fit for past clients of mine.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 20, 2013

What is the role of leadership in creating a culture of stewardship? Most leadership models are based on the idea of being “good parents” – helping subordinates grow, develop and accomplish their goals, rewarding their efforts and successes. Stewardship is a worthy alternative to leadership. Eliminate the privilege system.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Most would call it work.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In this time of unrest and change, the role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in leadership has emerged as the critical skill set for leaders. Having watched the corporate leadership landscape for over 25 years now, I am relieved to see EI getting the attention it deserves! 1 Stein S, Book H. Manage others. Manage work.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

I recently watched a rerun of Executive Suite , based on Cameron Hawley’s book of the same name. This 1954 movie brought the truly timeless and consequential components of leadership into focus for me. Emotion Is Integral to Quality Leadership. Learning to suppress yours in conversation is an important skill.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Here's a post that I wrote for SmartBlog on Leadership , published 10/25: The majority of popular leadership advice falls into one of two categories: 1. Leadership for the small-business owner (which usually deal with entrepreneurialism, sales, financing, and other basic management and business skills).

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The reality is that great leaders all seem to possess an innate sense of timing such that most executives have a very clear understanding of the critical role timing plays as a survival skill at the C-suite level. weeklyleader Wharton professor Mike Useem calls it the "Leadership Moment."

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

It is often the case in the office that these softer skills can be dismissed as being weak and yet now more than ever, businesses will recognise and require support from women in order to build and nurture these vital relationships. Related posts: Build Your Skills With Outside Activities Post by Jane K.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Be sure to check out the books’ Appendix 2 where you’ll find the bios of these 67 interviewed CEOs along with key facts about each – including their milestone leadership impacts on their respective organizations. How do you recommend readers read the book and use it to apply the learnings?

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Leading Blog

MAY 26, 2017

T WO OF THE TOP top coaches of our time, Alan Weiss and Marshall Goldsmith, have come together to write a book about how to grow into possibility—your unique possibility. As we go through life, “people skills are usually the key differentiators of success.” For example, don’t gamble with finances, time, health, or relationships.

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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. .:)

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Leading Blog

JULY 17, 2019

And yet, what is crystal clear to me after 20 years in leadership roles is that those ingredients, while important to success, aren't enough if you've forgotten the fundamentals of being positive, learning from others, being honest and the kind of person people want to work with. There is no skill, degree, or talent that can replace it.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2015

Stretch assignments and special projects are one of the best ways to build confidence and skills. A great way to build workplace confidence is to help them leverage skills they already are using outside of work. If you only go to the finance guy for finance things, he’ll always act like a finance guy.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

I am a teacher, a counselor, a social worker, a mom, a minister, a finance advisor, and more. I teach them job skills so they can pay their bills. They build their skills so they can add more value. She had prior leadership positions at Yum! I help them get their grades up so that they can go to college.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 18, 2023

Be sure to check out the book's Appendix 2 where you’ll find the bios of these 67 interviewed CEOs along with key facts about each – including their milestone leadership impacts on their respective organizations. How do you recommend readers read the book and use it to apply the learnings?

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Be sure to check out the books’ Appendix 2 where you’ll find the bios of these 67 interviewed CEOs along with key facts about each – including their milestone leadership impacts on their respective organizations. How do you recommend readers read the book and use it to apply the learnings?

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

3 May Dear all, On a recent episode of the FT ’s Working It podcast, Ann Francke discussed how to turn around a toxic workplace culture and the importance of holding senior leadership to account. Here are CMI's highlights from 2022 and 2021. You can listen back here.) You can learn more in FE News. Enjoy the rest of your week.

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Mark Sanborn

JANUARY 4, 2022

When someone moves into leadership, they typically have more responsibility. Think of education as what you know that can be translated into skill. Learning how to understand and manage their finances made people less anxious. In my book, Always Win , I suggest “first ask who before how.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 2, 2012

At my last company, where I was responsible for leadership development and succession planning, I once received a phone call on a Friday afternoon from one of my favorite managers. A lack of these skills was the reason many managers were considered “not yet ready”. Is there a senior manager school I could go to ASAP?”.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 14, 2022

Be sure to check out the books’ Appendix 2 where you’ll find the bios of these 67 interviewed CEOs along with key facts about each – including their milestone leadership impacts on their respective organizations. How do you recommend readers read the book and use it to apply the learnings?

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 23, 2022

Be sure to check out the book's Appendix 2 where you’ll find the bios of these 67 interviewed CEOs along with key facts about each – including their milestone leadership impacts on their respective organizations. How do you recommend readers read the book and use it to apply the learnings?

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 29, 2018

At a time when fraud, sexual harassment, and other forms of workplace misconduct are making daily headlines, ethics has become as indispensable a tool for the modern workplace as technology or finance. In TAKING ETHICS SERIOUSLY , author John Hooker, provides an intellectual framework for deciding whether an action is ethical.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 31, 2020

If you can continually pinpoint the weaknesses of your company and your leadership skills, then you’ll be able to continually develop solutions which improve your business. Make it your goal to read entrepreneurial books regularly. Effective leadership is all about being respected in the eyes of your staff members.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 16, 2020

And Maya Hu-Chan’s new book, SAVING FACE: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust is full of ways for leaders to: Increase your positive influence. Maya Hu-Chan is a management consultant, executive coach, author, and speaker, and founder of Global Leadership Associates. Why is saving face an important leadership skill?

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HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

As managers move up the organizational hierarchy these financial skills gain more importance. An effective financial literacy program should clear concepts of finance and accounting in simple terms with examples that are relevant to the organization’s day-to-day operations. To reassess projections about future performance.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

To be recognized on the 2020 Top CHRO List, the words leadership, team, succession, purpose, culture, governance, and diversity are not just buzzwords – they represent who a CHRO is, what they believe, and where they work every day. Prior to AMB, Chang held senior HR leadership roles with Equifax and Turner Broadcasting.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 15, 2016

Chris Brogan – Chris is the author of The Freaks Shall Inherit The Earth , a fantastic book the wonderful Tania Dakka gifted me. He released the book Steal Like An Artist. Even the title of his book sounds like something a misfit would write. This personal finance message was out there and many labeled Dave a misfit.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 30, 2012

Leadership development and failure go hand in hand. By its very nature, development involves trying new things, often in the form of “stretch assignments” in order to challenge yourself and learn new skills. One of my favorite leadership development stories the legendary story about Tom Watson Jr., That’s easier said than done.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. When you reach that point in your life where the light bulb goes off, and you begin to understand that knowledge is not gained by flapping your lips, but by removing your ear wax, you have taken the first step to becoming a skilled communicator.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 1, 2016

This month we are featuring Instigator Susan Mazza , CEO of Clarus-WORKS , Founder/Author of Random Acts of Leadership ™, and Co-Author of The Character-Based Leader. Susan graduated from Penn State with a BS in Finance and International Business. She believes her “real education” started when she began working.

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