Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Take the balance between collaboration and competition for example. Here are 3 tips for you: Playing to Each Other’s Strengths Collaborating based on strengths means you’re making the most of what each party does best. It often keeps things focused and on track, which is crucial for a smooth collaboration.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 28, 2021

You’ve learned a lot about how you work and what makes you most productive over the last year. You figured out what worked best for you. The return to the office can feel as overwhelming as that initial, emergency pivot to working from home. Inventory what made your work from home time so productive.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

In addition to her commitment to setting little kids off on a strong path for their lives, I’m really impressed by how much thought and effort Renee puts into her work every day. Why would they want to go through the hassle and expense of commuting and leaving the comfort of home just to do the same work in their cubicle?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

What strategic relationships do you need to invest in to really “up your game” in the new year? What does success look like for (yes, go role by role). If you’ve never been explicit about a specific performance expectation, this is an opportunity to build deeper trust and collaboration. ” We get it.

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HR Digest

APRIL 27, 2024

This practice not only enhances employee morale but also fosters a culture of loyalty and productivity, making the act of recognition a cornerstone in building a nurturing work environment. Thank you for your hard work.” Keep up the amazing work!” You really knocked it out of the park.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2023

Care Enough to Put the Fish on the Table and Start the Conversation It’s so tempting to ignore conflict at work. You can’t improve collaboration if you don’t start the conversation, WITH the actual people involved. ” Which CAN work, if you actually DO, let it go. “Why does what I have to say matter?

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Leading Blog

MAY 8, 2020

It generates personal fears, insecurities, and stress, all of which can inhibit high-quality thinking, decision making, and effective collaboration, which is mission-critical in such times. How does one lead on a daily basis in an environment which is volatile, uncertain, and constantly changing? Inner Peace does not come easily.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 3, 2023

When Dealing with Difficult Customers, Show Up as an Empathetic Expert Most of the time we write about human-centered leadership, but the challenges of dealing with difficult customers came up so frequently in our World Workplace Conflict and Collaboration Research, we thought we’d take a break from our regular programming to help.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 25, 2020

Alex Kantrowitz does just that. It not really about always day one , but I presume he chose the title because day one is a mindset that is foundational to sustaining an innovative culture. And as Kantrowitz points out, it is minimizing execution work to make room for more invention. It’s nimble like a start-up. Always Day One.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2022

I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with. For example: “It sounds like you’re really frustrated with the lack of response from marketing and that’s sapping your motivation. Most conflict at work (or anywhere else) comes from an expectation violation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 11, 2023

Can you relate to the phrase, overwhelmed working manager? Recently we received a question from a manager and this manager writes, “I am a working manager. Not that all managers aren’t working, but I have an enormous pile of my work besides having to lead my team. What should I do?”

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That core consists of working through and with other people to create value while using financial concepts and metrics to maximize the value created for all company stakeholders. I found this concept difficult -- does the problem lie with me?" Whoa, I really need to up my game" induces anxiety. Model cooperative behavior.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

T HERE was a time when it made sense to have a group that thought about the work and another group that performed the work. We now need the people doing the work also to be thinking about the work. It’s calling a time-out on ourselves to pause in order to learn, improve, and collaborate. Collaborate, Not Coerce.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 21, 2022

With this, the researchers were able to discover that turnover does matter. The researchers believe their work is the first to explicitly link employee turnover to product reliability, and really emphasize the importance of employee engagement in both training and recruitment efforts. Turnover matters. And that matters.”

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

Well, yes, she does. Not to supervise but to build great workplaces that work for people, not against them. We need frontline leaders to help workers bring their best selves to work each day, to find out what’s holding team members back and how to address it. But that’s not enough. That’s true, too. But it’s also not enough.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Why does an organization exist? Part of a leader’s task is to challenge a team member to broaden the boundaries beyond the comfort zone they work in, and simultaneously, to facilitate and support the team member in this endeavor. How does feedback fit into the sustainability picture? Team resources.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 17, 2023

They work at it. The INSPIRE Method can also be used as a practical way to address accountability issues with anyone you work with. As we teach in our conflict and collaboration courses, an effective conflict conversation includes connection, curiosity, and commitment. ” Or, “How does this look from your perspective?”

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

If you’re working from home, are you missing your commute? Microsoft thinks you’re likely missing that interstitial time so, in next year’s update of their Teams collaboration software, they’re going to make it possible for you to schedule a virtual commute. That kind of sounds like a stupid question.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 5, 2021

That question – “What does the TEAM need?” Let them feel seen and appreciated for the work they do. But you will be sure that they know what they are working toward – and that their effort is attached to a purpose that they understand and believe in. Yes… leaders have MANY responsibilities…. The job of a team leader is to….

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2020

They went on to work at different firms, but eventually landed in the same company. No one noticed, though, until their employees began chatting in the lunchroom about what working for their boss was really like. The opposite happens when your boss calls, emails, texts, or “stops by” to check on your work.

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Tips Management Learning-by-Doing Tactics 237

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

. “I’m going to begin to collaborate more with the stakeholders outside of my organization – clients, cross-functional partners and others.” ” I asked the leader who made this statement what “collaboration” meant to him and his organization.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2020

Are you working from home now? Because of the Coronavirus and new social distancing guidance, many people have been directed whether voluntarily or involuntarily to work remotely until the pandemic subsides. Fortunately, most of our team at N2Growth has been working remotely for years.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2019

The culture of her organization is highly collaborative and team based. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Scott, Susan abruptly asks, “Is ACME really back? Do I really have to put my team through this process again? You also remember the Consultants. Resistance is Futile”, pretty much sums it up.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

There has been a lot written about the power of business having a purpose and how with a compelling purpose business can become a force for good, and yet many leaders I speak with really don’t fully comprehend what purpose is and why more than ever it is a pre-requisite for business survival. A Purpose Driven Business.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Haleigh had been working for months to enhance others’ perception of her. In other words, they’re prerequisites for cultivating influence over others at work. Influence—the third component of the model—does not depend on formal authority. Network with them outside of work, grabbing lunch or a drink, too.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 13, 2022

My experiences leading athletes in my basketball programs has been nearly identical to my experiences in working with corporate team building and developing more invested workers – in that the same things create and transform their level of buy-in and general style of behaviors. Ensure that these behavioral standards are as clear as possible.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

F EEDBACK — often described as a cornerstone of growth — possesses the potential to really inform and shape our professional and personal growth. In the realm of teamwork and collaboration, this form of feedback becomes a bridge that connects individuals, fostering open communication and shared understanding.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 30, 2019

Culture Leadership Charge - Insights into a Healthy Work Culture by @scedmonds. What does it take to successfully pitch a new startup idea? Leadership Tip: Foosball tables and free food are nice , but they really don't move the needle in the long run to sustaining a healthy culture.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 24, 2019

Only by fundamentally changing the way the organization works—through flattening hierarchies, speeding up decision making, helping employees develop needed skills, and successfully understanding both opportunities and threats in the environment—can an organization truly adapt to a digital world. What About Leadership? But what is different?

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Ironically, they are extremely collaborative, but they still require hands-on individualized attention when it comes to their career path and goals. Purpose After observing focus groups of Second-Wavers, one thing really stands out: They want to know not just what to do and how to do it, but why. Who uses it next?

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Leadership Learning-by-Doing Brand Career 222

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of remote work, becoming the prevailing mode of operation for countless individuals. However, the widespread adoption of this practice does not imply a universally positive experience. We found that cultural aspects matter the most.”

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 10, 2022

Despite the stereotype that creativity is the preserve of the lone genius, it is increasingly a collaborative affair. This fundamental truth sits behind the recent rise in support for collaboration in the workplace. Despite the emphasis on collaboration, creating the right environment for it to thrive can be challenging.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

For instance, researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) reveal that Australians have lost 167 hours’ worth of work between March and October due to the pandemic. The period has been defined by a wholesale reversal to remote working as offices are shuttered to try and limit the spread of the virus.

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Productivity Products Innovation Environment 98

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Erik Samdahl of i4cp shared Let Managers Manage Flexible Work, But… “ When it comes to flexible work decisions, “let managers manage” is a better motto than setting a top-down policy. But expecting managers to orchestrate flexible work arrangements without preparation and ongoing support isn’t the way to go.

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Decker Communication

APRIL 5, 2023

In addition, the ongoing rebalancing of how we work – in-person vs. hybrid vs. remote – has led to new complexities that many companies are having difficulty navigating. I’ve heard the term psychological safety, but what is it really? When teammates or direct reports speak up, really listen.

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Mark Sanborn

JANUARY 4, 2022

Working more hours to get more done is the downfall of most failed leaders. If they don’t increase their capacity per hour, they will by necessity have to work longer hours. Not only does learning new things increase your capacity, it can also decrease stress and anxiety. .” Collaboration. Delegation.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

What Does Workplace Transparency Look Like? Power comes in two forms: Legitimate or Position Power Personal or the Power of Trust Generally speaking, Directive styles of leadership leverage Legitimate Power, while Collaborative styles leverage Personal Power. Leadership is an attempt to influence. Power is influence potential.

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