Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2021. In this book, General McChrystal offers a battle-tested system for detecting and responding to risk. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. Ask those you trust what books have inspired them, and dig in.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2021. In this empathetic and wise guide, executive coaches and gurus of gratitude Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton explore the causes of workplace stress and anxiety and the management practices that have proven successful in reducing tension and cultivating calm.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 13, 2023

As a busy person, it can be challenging to find time to develop your leadership skills. But the good news is that with a little bit of effort and some smart strategies, you can improve your leadership abilities even with a busy schedule. Look for opportunities to take on leadership roles.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Books like Helping People Change and The Power of Bad , have the power to change forever how we work with others and address the things that hold us back. It’s like having a mentor guide your journey. Maxwell (HarperCollins Leadership, 2019) In Leadershift , John C. It is a theme that runs through most of these titles.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2022

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Though, given their worldview, led may be too strong a word – even manage may be too strong. Rather than cover the whole of Postmodern thought, this book focuses on the aspects of their worldview that impact their perception of leadership and work. Mentor ( and reverse mentoring ). Be open to reverse mentoring too.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

“What do I do if my boss is a “gamer” manager–the kind of manipulative boss you talk about in your book Winning Well )? AskingforaFriend ” This is a question we get quite frequently from people reading our book: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide To Getting Results– Without Losing Your Soul.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Lisa is the CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence, a global speaker on mentoring, and co-author of The Mentor’s Guide and Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. Mentees can benefit from a mentor’s perspective on how to prioritize work tasks and which company events are essential. Positive Workplace Culture.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 26, 2021

Years ago when I started my leadership and management blog, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” within a leadership discussion forum on LinkedIn. That question generated 603 comments and 690 book recommendations. Two authors – Stephen R.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 30, 2022

I was particularly struck by Amer’s practical leadership humility technique of “reflection with purpose” (1:36). 1:35 Cultivate Leadership Humility Through Reflection with Purpose. Take the time to practice some leadership humility and ask yourself what contributed to that success. Who mentored me?

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to getting noticed—and promoted—at work, complete with action steps and book recommendations to propel your career forward. This proactive approach shows leadership potential and a vested interest in the company's success. Present well-thought-out solutions to your manager. Final Thoughts.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the dynamic world of executive leadership, presence, and influence are not just buzzwords but vital ingredients for success. Start by soliciting feedback from peers, mentors, and coaches. It's about understanding your emotions and those of others to manage interactions successfully.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 8, 2017

Managers insist they’re so busy that they have little or no time to coach or even consider these “extra benefits” like career development. Consider any one or several of these “mentoring moments”: Mentoring Moment #1: Create an “aside” conversation. Mentoring Moment #3: Suggest resources—things or people. The problem?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 2, 2013

In 1996 a book came out written by a guy whose work I was already familiar with. I remember reading that book and as I look [.]. Books Developing Others Leadership Learning Personal Development coaching Mentoring'

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Art Petty

JUNE 3, 2020

Art Petty and Wally Bock talk about some of the later books in Jim Collins' Good to Great Series: How the Mighty Fall and Great by Choice. Both of us agree, one is a great business book and highly relevant for our world today.

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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

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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QAspire

JUNE 5, 2013

For thousands of years in India, there prevailed a tradition of “Guru-Shishya” – mentor and protégé in other words. Ability to provide mentoring is a part of almost every manager’s KRA. Managers are the glue that builds engaged teams in organizations. Mentoring is an art. Cut to the corporate environment today.

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Great Results Team Building

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Awareness accelerates leadership growth and improves your team culture. A study by the Harvard Business Review found that self-awareness is a key predictor of leadership success, with self-aware leaders being more effective decision-makers. The ability to cultivate awareness stands out as the most crucial trait for leaders to develop.

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Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 19, 2014

The origin of the word mentor goes back to ancient Greece–specifically, to the character of Mentor in Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey.” Now, in honor of the first anniversary of the book’s third edition, old fans and newcomers alike are invited to take part in a month-long celebration at ChipBell.com.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Practical Advice to Deal with a Blind Spot and Make it Work For You How do you become aware of a blind spot in your leadership? In today’s #AskingForaFriend, I bring you an interview with Mike Maddock , serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author of several books including Plan D. You can find more about our backstory here.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 3, 2020

Welcome to the March 2020 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. Time-management strategies like these ones can relieve a lot of their stress.”

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Art Petty

MAY 26, 2020

Interestingly, the most important advice I ever received from a mentor about leading and succeeding was all about strengthening my communication skills. The post Priceless Leadership Advice from a Mentor appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 3, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 7, 2014

Welcome to the April 2014 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For this month’s Carnival, I asked our community of leadership development experts the following question: “ Wouldn''t it be great if we could teach managers how to coach? In essence, the mentor is a sage, one who helps guide and teach another individual.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Leadership is not a quality that is innate in some people and not others. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 ways that you can develop strong leadership skills during your adolescence. Joining clubs and teams is a great way to develop leadership skills. Anyone can develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 3, 2017

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re a manager, you likely hear a lot about not only leading and organizing but also being a coach for your team. Today on Asking for a Friend I talk with Sara Canaday about tips from her new book “Coaching Essentials for Managers.” You set the expectations and give performance feedback.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 21, 2013

Home / Leadership / Mentoring 101. Mentoring 101. Telemachus consults Mentor. From the stories it seems his leadership ability was pretty astonishing as well. Jeff Myers in college and he introduced me to the art of mentoring. Many people refer to them as mentors. Mentors help us go further faster.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

The most valuable part of the book for me was the first chapter on transforming how you use your mind. Embrace the Problem Jacobs’ mentor told him early on in his twenties as he unloaded on him with his problems, “Look, Brad, if you want to make money in the business world, You need to get used to problems, because that’s what business is.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 12, 2021

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

T oday’s guest on The Answers From Leadership Podcast is Richard McLemore. He was the Canada BDC Regional Manager for Oracle. What does mentoring look like? He was taught 9 requirements for being a mentor. Can anybody with those traits become a mentor? Have you had a mentor before? Have courage.

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Skip Prichard

MARCH 10, 2020

The Power of Mentoring. Despite the many misconceptions surrounding mentoring, there is one truth successful business leaders know without a doubt: mentoring remains the most powerful tool for creating meaningful relationships, furthering professional development, and increasing engagement and retention. ” -Fain, Zachary.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2010

While books about these ideas can seem boring they can, if we let them, take us to a higher level. As reading goes, the books listed here may not be as exciting as how-can-I-leverage-other-people’s-money nor are they going to be paradigm-shifting as in why-hasn’t-somebody-thought-of-this-before. Best Leadership Books of 2008.

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LDRLB

JUNE 3, 2013

Chip is a renowned keynote speaker and the author of several best-selling books. His newest book (with Marshall Goldsmith) is Managers as Mentors: Building Relationships that Last. The very first use of the word “mentor” comes from Greek poet Homer’s classic book The Odyssey.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. On the other hand, 62% of HR managers said that a successful onboarding process can improve the employee experience, and 54% said it can improve employee retention.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 5, 2024

Effective leadership isn’t just about guiding a team or achieving organizational goals; it’s also about personal growth and development. Commit to lifelong learning by regularly reading books, taking courses, attending seminars, and staying updated on industry trends. Prioritize exercise, nutrition, sleep, and relaxation.

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