Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2019

Consider this simple yet powerful idea: disruptive companies and ideas upend markets by doing something truly different—they see a need, an empty space waiting to be filled, and they dare to create something for which a market may not yet exist. This movement was all over the news, internet, and social media.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. The Power of Trust : How Companies Build It, Lose It, Regain It by Sandra J.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with Bonnie Marcus, as she shares strategic tips to navigate office politics. Nobody likes dealing with office politics, but learning how your company operates and identifying who is holding the power over your advancement is a key component to success in your career.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 3, 2013

“Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.” Plato (paraphrased). Politics are about power, the acquisition of power, the distribution of power, the uses and abuses of power. Fortunately, politics is a skill you can learn."

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Other elements come into play as well in shaping how we approach situations and people, things as simple as what sports teams we root for or which political party we support. If ignored or met with intolerance or indifference, these dissimilarities can be divisive, even lethal for career or business success.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 29, 2019

Why then would you want to tackle the challenges, opportunities, problems, and changes needed in your company by telling your staff what they should do? If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with award-winning entrepreneur and author Bonnie Marcus on the subtle ways we give away our power, and how to get it back.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Upstanding : How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth by Frank A. In his career as an executive at IBM, Cisco, and now as CEO of Anaplan, Frank A. Calderoni discovered that character is just as vital for companies as it is for individuals.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 28, 2020

Whereas in politics also, smooth transmission of messages is essential, and success heavily relies on it. The good part is a career in communications is not limited to any one sector, and you can quickly obtain a lucrative job in any industry. For example, currently, politics and business are the two leading fields.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2019

If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with award-winning entrepreneur and author Bonnie Marcus on the subtle ways we give away our power, and how to get it back. Join Bonnie and Becky Robinson on June 11th at 1 PM ET to explore how women give their power away, and what they can do to take their power back.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

Most high-performing leaders feel this way at some point in their careers. Organizational restructuring, change in direction, and company politics can easily derail a well-meaning leader’s intentions. I want to help. But because it’s terrible to feel betrayed or disappointed, when you’re working so hard.

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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. The Power of Bad : How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It by John Tierney and Roy F. People don’t experience our intentions; they experience our behavior.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 30, 2014

Many leaders go through their career (certainly once they get to a higher level) believing that their station or title in their company validates that their perspective is somehow best, or more insightful. I believe strongly that helping people defend themselves against an imperfect system and regaining their power is vital.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 30, 2023

Dilenschneider : There are dozens of individuals from the world of politics, business and social services that could be profiled, including Nelson Mandela , Tony Blair and Mao Tse Tung. He immediately grasped the implication of combining the relatively new art form of lithography with political satire.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

While a lot of attention remains on whether companies should adopt hybrid, in-office, or remote-first cultures, the main challenge leaders should focus on is creating a ‘stay’ culture. Many tech companies can hire en masse, but the focus now needs to be on what will make them stay. Consider what you’re doing to improve retention.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Diana Peterson-More shared The Power of Apology: It’s Not If, Rather How. Dana explains: “ While many of us experience challenges with the Imposter Syndrome earlier in our careers, high stakes jobs bring on imposter feelings with ferocity. Chamber of Commerce outlining the importance of political power for business leaders.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

Schulze led the company to unprecedented multi-billion dollar growth, setting the business vision and people-focused standards that made the Ritz-Carlton brand globally elite. Schulze's principles are both versatile and utterly practical to leaders of every age, career stage, and industry. Innovation is broken.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Relying on SWOT to inform your strategic plans without accounting for cognitive biases results in appalling oversights that ruin profitable businesses and bring down high-flying careers. His venture capital investors encouraged him to turn to me for coaching as his company passed $10 million in equity. Overconfidence.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

While some companies are strengthening their DEI efforts, others are scaling back. What can HR practitioners do to veer their company’s ideals towards DEI? DEI Impacts On Job Decisions The ‘woke’ culture encompassed awareness of social and political issues hampering African Americans.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Here are some leadership strategies for creating a respectful workplace: Define your culture: Clearly communicate company values, mission, and expectations to employees. Show courtesy to others: Lead by example by treating employees with courtesy and politeness.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 26, 2021

What are the most innovative companies doing to position themselves? His new book, Everybody Wants to Rule the World: Surviving and Thriving in a World of Digital Giants is a compelling book for leaders thinking about strategy and positioning their companies for what’s next. Data powers the digital giants. Rule the World.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 3, 2017

Star systems affect the economic, political, and social aspects of organizations. Leaders are more likely to favor stars economically by paying them more; politically by keeping them more informed, listening to and considering their points of view; and socially by spending more time with them. Understanding Core Employees.

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Management Excellence

JUNE 20, 2011

Much like the notion of “pursuing power,” the idea of “playing politics” conjures up dirty images of questionable behind-the-scenes machinations and a vision of toes or faces being stepped on by those engaged in a series of less than noble games. Having said that, don’t confuse collegial with noble or even nice.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. We find ourselves amidst the challenges of living and working in a triple-threat world of a global pandemic, economic instability, and political unrest.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

Companies with greater diversity not only have higher retention, but they have higher revenues and operating results, as well as higher brand recognition in their marketplaces. With 74% of workers considering a company’s DE&I commitment when deciding to work there, according to EY’s recent Belonging Barometer 3.0,

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2017

Making plans flexible means that organizational developments and career plans have to be adjusted more frequently than we were used to. Both leaders and employees have to learn to anticipate market and political trends more quickly and adapt to them. We should continue to make plans, provided we make our plans as flexible as possible.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

When companies hired a coach for an executive then, it was primarily because that executive needed some assistance to improve their leadership and management skills; that they weren’t meeting the expectations of their position. It’s easy to lose focus on the politics in order to accomplish the necessary tasks for one’s job.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This is achieved through powerful ideas, personal expertise, and impeccable integrity rather than through their position or by “pulling rank.” Supercharge your career. Companies with a moral compass do what’s right — period! Unleash the power of moral character. Great leaders put moral character first. Sleep well.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ken writes: “ Sadly, the fine art of debate is missing from much of today’s business and political landscape. Politics and social issues likely suffer the most from this approach but business and not for profit enterprises are just as guilty of unfettered and unproductive discourse. From worse to better. Are you ready?

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Dilenschneider : There are dozens of individuals from the world of politics, business and social services that could be profiled, including Nelson Mandela , Tony Blair and Mao Tse Tung. He immediately grasped the implication of combining the relatively new art form of lithography with political satire.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 14, 2018

I N TODAY'S competitive environment, where latecomers can copy almost any product or service, companies can no longer just be good at what they do. Is the displacement of early pioneering companies an inevitable fate in the modern economy? Corporate leaders need to absorb career risks….

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

In infinite games, like business or politics or life itself, the players come and go, the rules are changeable, and there is no defined endpoint. Leadership expert and coach Amy Jen Su's powerful new book helps readers discover that the answer lies within. It’s not what you say in company-wide meeting. Can we be trusted?

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

No matter what industry or organizational structure—business, politics, nonprofit, religious, entertainment or sports—examples abound where leaders have violated their trusted role and experienced a public downfall. Never underestimate the power of humility. All leaders face adversity at some point in their careers.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Jeff writes: “As I think about all of the relationships of my life, power seems to have a major role. I believe our search for power is the wrong search. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Get Promoted at Work: Your 10-Point Plan. This is the power of empathy at work.” Communication. Productivity.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As everyone in the US gears up to put the closing moments on a divisive political season tomorrow, I am heartened to be reminded how many great leaders there are out there, committed to helping one another be more effective and more true to themselves. Then it’s no surprise that you’re not moving up in your career. Thank you all.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2019

When you look back on your career, you remember the jobs you took, the jobs you declined, the opportunities realized and the opportunities lost. I’ve created a mythical set of companies and I’ve stretched the depiction of events to add a little humor. With an overly polite, “absolutely”, Susan signaled her agreement.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 4, 2019

You get the chance to create a powerful culture for your company and a successful career track for your employees. That’s the theory behind the career of my guest on this week’s “Aim Higher” podcast, Patty McCord. Of course we do, but we can’t make that the goal of the company. Or listen by clicking here.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

For example, in “ Seven Ways to Sell Your Ideas to Management ,” Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shares how to present your ideas in order to get them implemented – a skill you need to master if you want to be an influential leader in your company. Company Culture. Do your employees “get” the company vision?

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