Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2021. Most organizations have created always-on work contexts that are burning people out and hurting performance rather than delivering productivity, innovation and engagement. They catch “product diseases” that often kill innovation.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

D ISRUPTION has become synonymous with innovation. In contrast, nondisruptive innovation is “achieved without disrupting a preexisting market and its associated companies and jobs.” In Beyond Disruption: Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries , Blue Ocean Strategy authors W. Stay focused on value innovation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2020. One thing is clear: advances in technology have not been matched by the necessary innovation to our social structures. Overcome : Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America's Toughest Warriors by Jason Redman.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2020. The Grit Factor : Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World by Shannon Huffman Polson. Leadership is a relationship, and humility is the foundation for all healthy relationships.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. The Five Graces of Life and Leadership by Gary Burnison. Five simple qualities that captures the essence of outstanding leadership today. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. With Amy Herman’s Fixed.,

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Workplace Culture in an AI Universe: A virtual conversation about Empathy and Innovation Note: This article on Workplace Culture is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of our book, Courageous Culture: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. If you’re not sure, you’re not alone.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

There’s increasing pressure on organizations to be more competitive, and leaders need to have the right skills to influence employees’ innovative behavior. G OOD LEADERSHIP is an important element in the success of any organization. Having effective leaders can help a company achieve its goals and maximize efficiency.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2020. The book's goal is to help readers learn about the intricacies of teaching and managing, and to impart lessons about how teachers can create a unique teaching atmosphere. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Develop leaders!

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2020. Entrepreneurial Leadership : The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff by Joel Peterson. For those wanting to make a lasting impact, new skills are required. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 25, 2019

Guest post from Alf Rehn: Some say we live in the golden age of innovation, an age ruled by transformation and revolution. Instead, I would argue that we live in the age of innovation crisis. We’ve never spent more on innovation, yet as many CEOs are starting to notice, the returns are diminishing, and the trend is down, not up.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 22, 2024

Ed gives you the tools to take ownership of your thinking, listening, and collaboration skills so you can thrive even during fast technological change. Critical thinking is essential amidst societal divisiveness, emphasizing the need for innovative problem-solving.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A good book helps us to do just that. Here are ten books to help you get back into the world of work and make plans for an improved future: How Trust Works : The Science of How Relationships Are Built, Broken, and Repaired by Peter H. We underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and how good we can become.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2019. These organizations tend to lag behind in innovation, discretionary effort, morale and ultimately performance. The authors introduce readers to the pragmatic model and methods of Meta-Leadership. The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek.

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Great Results Team Building

JULY 19, 2023

Effective problem-solving is a critical skill for any successful leader. Embracing this diversity of stakeholders across your organization fosters creativity and encourages contributions of innovative problem-solving approaches. And How Does Effective Problem-Solving Increase Team Performance?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

Your Favorite Leadership Blog Posts So Far This Year. One of the interesting parts of being regular leadership writers (we’ve been blogging here at Let’s Grow Leaders since 2012), is to see which of our leadership blog posts resonate the most with our readers and why. We would love to hear from you. Read more here.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 1, 2018

Guest post from Derek Lidow: Entrepreneurs can come into their livelihood already possessing some vital skills, but no one shows up being the total package. Skills are learned over years of embracing self-improvement and education. No one method for gaining skills is used and being good at absolutely everything is futile.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 12, 2017

It is the fuel that can stoke our fire and the space that can ignite our imagination and innovation. That favorite book or walk through the park will give your mind a break so that you can jump back into the challenge even more determined. I’ve witnessed clients (and myself) push themselves to the point of distraction and even error.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2016

O NCE AGAIN we see that despite our rhetoric, what we are is reflected in our leaders and leadership. As technology becomes more disruptive and we see more importance placed on big data and artificial intelligence, what will matter most are those things that make us human – the soft skills. A deep life is a good life.” ( Blog Post ).

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2020

Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. The standard solution is to create teams that focus explicitly on innovation. The problem?

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2024

From talent acquisition hacks to building a kickass company culture, these books will get you fired up to tackle the ever-evolving world of work. This list unveils the best HR books of 2024, packed with insights to help you navigate the hybrid model, understand the changing employee landscape, and future-proof your HR strategies.

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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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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

The likelihood of making beneficial decisions when facing the unexpected increases if we routinely practice certain values, skills, and approaches. Assemble diverse teams with complementary skills and a shared vision. As with any other skill set, awareness can be generated. This doesn’t mean we’re doomed to failure.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 21, 2021

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. Actively contribution to innovation. Connection builds an emotional bond that promotes trust, cooperation, and esprit de corps among people in the workplace."

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 19, 2023

But experiential intelligence is another vital way of looking at what we know, the mindsets that shape our actions, abilities, and skills 8:03 – Why and how to understand the automatic pilot that has helped us survive, but might not best serve us or our leadership today.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 2, 2019

And while individual leaders are key to an organization’s success, collective leadership effectiveness carries the day. This means that companies are poised for even greater success when they scale their leadership, that is, when they grow leaders throughout the organization and align them into a collectively effective leadership system.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2011

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August. The Innovator's Manifesto : Deliberate Disruption for Transformational Growth by Michael Raynor. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 120 titles. For bulk orders call 1-800-423-8273.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Everything that society has called innovative is the direct result of the personal creativity of individuals. And, it’s no surprise that organizations today want to harness that type of creativity and innovation in their employees. But, it’s time to rethink the way we make innovation happen.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Welcome to the February 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Henry writes: “ There are many theories and many books written on the subject of success.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Now we are looking at leadership opportunities that might not have been previously considered. Maybe the question could be, “How can we hire for unique skills that make our products differentiating?” Their myopic focus on this one tool limited their ability to “see” other leadership development solutions. What does “right” mean?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. When you start to explore the benefits of empathetic leadership on a deeper level, it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership. But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. Still, a sea change like this is hard-won.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Humanizing Leadership Mentors. During the book writing process, I reflected on the multitude of individuals who graciously shared their time, words, wisdom, and encouragement with me along my personal leadership journey. How they showed up as leaders and how they engaged was critical to my leadership development.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s the ROI that comes from curated conversations and spontaneous interactions, those electric moments of innovation that happen when your team is in the same room. A side conversation can lead to the next big idea or micro-innovation, and a shared laugh can forge a bond stronger than any Slack thread.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s the latter approach that my guest on this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe advocates for, especially if leaders and their employees are to become better problem solvers and innovators during times of uncertainty. Along with Robert McLean, he co-authored “ Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything ”.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Revised to address current challenges, this sixth edition marks thirty-plus years since the book was first published. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. The authors, James M. Kouzes and Barry Z.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 24, 2020

In this episode, you’ll get specific leadership techniques you can use to build more strategic thinking and relevant […]. In this episode, you’ll get specific leadership techniques you can use to build more strategic thinking and relevant problem-solving skills in every member of your team.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Like the weather, many leaders talk about agility and innovation, but few managers do much about it. Unlike the weather, there’s a great deal managers can do about building agile and innovative cultures. The first two stages depend on people or leadership skills. It’s a big competitive edge.

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