Lead Change Blog

MAY 21, 2015

Positive Leadership , based on positive psychology, makes a tremendous difference in any workplace no matter how hierarchical its structure may be, or how plain the tasks at hand. That’s where positive leadership comes in. You can always apply positive leadership. What is Positive Leadership? It costs nothing.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 13, 2018

Last month we had the opportunity to sit down (virtually) with Marcella Bremer to talk about her work in developing a positive culture in the workplace, her new book, Developing a Positive Culture , and the Positive Culture Academy (classes start April 2nd). What made you decide to write Developing a Positive Culture ?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Offices and officing could be an important catalyst for positive climate choices. And that can be an opportunity for climate-positive officing. Climate-Positive Offices In the corporate real estate industry, Duffy argued that the root cause of climate abuse by offices is the office supply chain and its incentives.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 4, 2024

Great leaders understand that developing leaders within their organization is essential for long-term success. Inspiration from books and workshops gains profound meaning when teams discuss applying these insights to company challenges. A shared language helps teams realign when communication falters.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. In the meantime, add this book to your must-read list.”

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Here is a new book I imagine nearly everyone will benefit from. At the core of the book is a thirteen-week negativity fast, during which you’ll progressively eliminate sources of negativity in your life for 90 days. Here you will learn to be positive despite today's extreme political divineness, no matter which party you support.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2021. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. The Power of Clarity : Unleash the True Potential of Workplace Productivity, Confidence, and Empowerment by Ann Latham.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 12, 2024

He organizes these phrases into four critical areas: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment. They’re also featured in David’s new book, “Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict,” which offers over 300 phrases to address various workplace challenges. 01:54] Exciting offer alert!

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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. Grace tells the stories of women and men who are making a positive difference in our world by devoting themselves to serving as agents of positive change. Blog Post ).

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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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Leading Blog

JUNE 9, 2017

He has written at least a dozen books on leadership that I am aware of. The Power of Positive Leadership summarizes much of his thinking and provides a great introduction to all of his other work. Positive leadership is grounded in reality. Positive leadership is not about fake positivity. Culture is everything.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

It's about making an indelible mark, demonstrating your unique value, and strategically positioning yourself for promotions. Here's a comprehensive guide to getting noticed—and promoted—at work, complete with action steps and book recommendations to propel your career forward. It's essential to meet and exceed expectations.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2019. Maxwell helps leaders gain the ability and willingness to make leadership changes that will positively enhance their organizational and personal growth. Brave New Work : Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization? In Leadershift, John C.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2019. The Innovator's Book : Rules for Rebels, Mavericks and Innovators (Concise Advice) by Dr Max Mckeown. The intent of this book—the author's goal for you—is to understand the baseless underpinnings of almost all our fears.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Developing a Positive Culture Where People and Performance Thrive . Proof for the Positive. Let’s see why a positive culture is vital to thriving organizations. Nevertheless, for the skeptics out there, Kim Cameron collected proof that positivity pays off.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2020. Perfectly Confident is the first book to bring together the best psychological and economic studies to explain exactly what confidence is, when it can be helpful, and when it can be destructive in our lives. Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steven H.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Anyone can lead and we believe the world is a better place when people lead from who they are rather than from performance or positional authority. But even more, when you reach a position of authority and responsibility, your actions and behavior have a greater impact on both your success and that of everyone involved.

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Leadership and Change

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In my last post, we looked at Van Olffen’s useful organization development book “Engage”. The post Positive Change Leadership appeared first on Leadership & Change Magazine. Let’s look at change leadership and reflect on how we might do better.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Without question, one of the common tasks organizations everywhere have to deal with is leadership development. But what measures should organizations be taking to not only create effective leadership development programs, but to support these new leaders to ensure a successful transition into these new roles in the organization?

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2019. The Coffee Bean : A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change by Jon Gordon and Damon West. The Coffee Bean: an illustrated fable that teaches readers how to transform their environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change.

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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. Expect Positive Outcomes Negative thoughts come to us quite naturally. We need to acknowledge them and then reframe them in a positive light. The trick is not to let them control your thinking.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

When I work with teams, I have them perform a lot of teamwork, but I also refocus them on a series of simple exercises to help them grow their position. What’s one thing can I do to grow me as an individual who can offer more, perform better, and make more-informed positions? The post Grow Your Position In Three Small Steps.

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Leading with Trust

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Leave a comment on this guest post by Jim Dittmar and John Stanko to be eligible for for one of three complimentary copies of their new book, “The LEADERS Model: Essential Practices for Today’s Leaders.” Your initial reply to this question may be, “I’m not in a position of authority or supervision.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2011

This is a guest post by best-selling author and speaker, Jon Gordon about the value of developing positive relationships with the people you lead. Care about them – The main question every employee in every organization is asking is, “Do you care about me; can I trust you?” You are a hiker.” No one creates success alone.

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Leadership and Change

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

I’ve been inspired by the work of the Arbinger Institute (see my book Developing a Positive Culture) so I was thrilled to attend this webinar by Mitch Warner, their managing partner, about improving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in organizations. It’s an ingredient […].

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2017

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April. The Power of Positive Leadership : How and Why Positive Leaders Transform Teams and Organizations and Change the World by Jon Gordon. Good People : The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters by Anthony Tjan.

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Leading Blog

JULY 25, 2019

Established organizations of a certain size and age, sometimes called “legacy organizations,” are stressed by the entrepreneurial successes. The bad news for established organizations is that innovation for them is much more difficult than it is for startups. Unlike startups, established organizations have tremendous resources.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 7, 2023

This can easily make you feel insecure, especially if it is your first leadership position and you don’t have the most experience in an authoritative role. Of course, there are a thousand different ways to be a great leader, but one of the most underappreciated factors is respect.

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Skip Prichard

MAY 9, 2022

A case for more organizations to identify and grow leaders from within. Understanding these three reasons can help an organization commit to improve their approach to leadership development. Three Ways to Improve the Way Organizations Grow Leaders: The hiring process. He also wrote The Power of Losing Control.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 15, 2024

By addressing these questions and creating a culture that aligns with employees’ values and goals, organizations can improve employee motivation and productivity. Get ready for a deep dive into creating environments where employee motivation thrives, and conflict dissipates. (01:32)

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

But what has become abundantly clear is that disregarding the science of leaders’ character has led to incredible dysfunction for organizations and society as a whole. The anatomy of character explains the persistence of toxicity in organizations — and these are matters of character, not matters of competence.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

When someone gives you negative feedback, think of it as a positive. Thank you Reneee Evenson , author of the book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People , for this good tip. Her book provides more than 325 ready-to-use words and phrases for working with challenging personalities. Remember, no one is perfect.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 17, 2021

The more power you have, the more able you are to direct, influence, and inspire people to make positive changes. Position Power. You gain power based on your formal position in the organization. Gain Access to people at your level in the organization. Tips for gaining and using your position power.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 24, 2012

Chris Edmonds and Lisa Zigarmi That is quite a long title – for a book with very short (and powerful) ideas! Written as the sub title says in 140 short quotations – actually they are all tweets originally posted on Twitter – this book is super readable. So if you are a person [.].

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HR Digest

AUGUST 12, 2023

If you’re an HR professional looking to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, or stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the field, reading the best HR books is an excellent way to achieve your goals. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned HR manager, these books are must-reads that will empower you to excel in your role.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

He and his colleague developed the TKI assessment to measure the different ways people approach conflict, and it has become a widely used tool in organizations. Leaders can create a positive conflict culture by modeling effective conflict management behaviors and working to change the systems that support conflict resolution.

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HR Digest

JULY 11, 2019

It’s even worse if your expertise doesn’t line up cleanly with the position you’re applying for. A better approach is to be specific about your goal and how you intend to bring your skills and expertise to the position. How to Use Resume Action Verbs for Creative Positions. Resume Action Verbs List for Creative Positions.

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