Lead Change Blog

APRIL 9, 2021

My goal was clean and tidy, not immaculate—a mindset Mom didn’t understand. Social comparison—how we compare ourselves to others in terms of traits, skills, abilities, appearance, opinions, net worth, career, material goods, connections, and achievements. Mom took great pride in her reputation as an excellent housekeeper.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Pull up a tall glass of warm apple cider (with a shot of something that has a kick if you’d like) and grab some donuts while you learn from the top leadership readers on the net and consider some autumn fun. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership announces a penalty in Individual Development Plans are Worthless….if

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2017

“The decision to choose money over happiness is fueled by insecurity, social comparison, and the need to display one’s power for all to see.” Wouldn’t it be better if money was an outcome that followed our good work rather than a goal in itself?” We need to tune in to what really brings us happiness in life. The Ambition Trap.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

When you know who you are, you can be wise about your goals, your dreams, your standards, your convictions. Personality begins where comparison leaves off. THE LEADERSHIP GAP. Additional Reading you might enjoy: 12 Successful Leadership Principles That Never Grow Old. A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide To Greatness.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 10, 2020

.” Today, you need to find a way to seamlessly integrate direct traffic, transaction data, demographic data, paid search, comparison shopping engines, marketplaces, mobile, and social media. That’s a lot! Bottom line: Your products and services should be where your clients are.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 16, 2014

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JANUARY 12, 2021

More transparency—I can vividly remember being so much younger and daydreaming every now and then about what I would be like when I was somewhere in my 60s and in the twilight of a long and eventful career: First — I would absolutely be the sort of person that people would not hesitate for a second to approach and ask for advice.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 20, 2018

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 22, 2018

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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Tim Milburn

AUGUST 3, 2012

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or “positive” guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Even More Leadership Lessons from the Washington Redskins So, if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you might have expected me to have some sort of leadership lessons post on yesterday’s mid-term elections.    And, oh by the way, McNabb has run more than a few game-on-the-line two minute drills in his long NFL career. 

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 2, 2012

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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Your Voice of Encouragement

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Hearing this same message in slightly different forms caused me to think about how deeply ingrained this "comparison" habit is within most of us.and how destructive it can be to our sense of self-worth. When you find yourself making a comparison, break this destructive habit by interrupting your thought pattern. Think about it.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 2, 2015

Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership. Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches set few goals if any. Great coaches set few expectations if any.

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QAspire

AUGUST 1, 2010

He delivered some simple yet powerful messages on excellence while narrating the tale of his life and career. Here is a quick summary of those powerful lessons: Be your own enemy : We get too bogged down by comparisons and competition. Anupam talked about excellence – as he sees it. You have to be your strongest critic. Don’t Kill It!

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 11, 2013

A Career Builder survey of more than 6,000 hiring managers, worldwide, reveals some eye-opening global stats about just how much a bad hire can wreak company havoc. Utilizing more than a decade of human capital management, sales and leadership experience, Greg Moran is Founder and CEO of Chequed.com. About the Author.

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Chris Brady

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Most likely, however, these incorrect responses to high achievement are rooted in the fact that the performance of others makes our own pale in comparison.   Are you dreaming of excellent outcomes in your life, career, business, marriage, home, church, or art? Secretariat showed it all his career.

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

OK, by now you’re saying, “Nice story about a dad and his son but what does this have to do with leadership?” Our goal is to get him to the next phase of learning  - conscious competence where he knows what he has to do to be a safe driver and actively thinks through the steps he needs to take to be one. Good question.

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 14, 2018

I asked each of these leaders a single question about healthy leadership: What healthy habits do you attribute to your success as a leader? Discover a healthy leadership habit of @MichaelHyatt at Click To Tweet. Check out these healthy habits of #leadership experts @MichaelHyatt, @MarkTimm, and @48DaysTeam Click To Tweet.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

gives you the tools to take an eclectic approach to your marketing, and pick the best, most wildly successful marketing methods – traditional, online, or both — to win at achieving your marketing goals. Instead, find out about his current motivations and the goals he has for the position. Connect with the candidate’s why.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MAY 2, 2010

In comparison, there is little such instruction on the topic of listening because we tend to believe that hearing and listening are synonymous. I have a few thoughts on that and here they are: Make Understanding the Goal Just to be clear , understanding is not the same as agreeing. We recognize these as developed skills.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Technology has exploded, giving us instant access to information and knowledge, and it all moves and changes so fast that some of what Boomers have learned during their careers may be obsolete. How do your organization’s strategic and operational goals inform what work roles will be needed in the future? Who will do this work?

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Roundtable Talk

JULY 13, 2010

underfunding… Canada has a history of underfunding sport in comparison to other countries and soccer is no different lack of motivation/passion to embrace the World Cup objective… Canadian’s already have a national game tied closely to the country’s identity and a cup named Stanley. Happy leading! Bookmark the permalink.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While you may think you’re contributing a lot, it may pale in comparison to what others are doing. In addition, is a career more important than ensuring that your home functions properly? When individuals work together toward a common goal, it leads to better outcomes. In that case, they may value your contribution less.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

A recipe for success for anyone in any position, Soup delivers the powerful message that the quality of your career, business, and team is determined by the quality of your relationships. DO: Set goals and hold yourself and your employees accountable for results. If the goals are crystal clear, they’ll be easier to accomplish.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

How many times during the course of your career have you witnessed executives and entrepreneurs who desperately need help, but either don’t recognize it, or worse yet, make it virtually impossible for someone to help them? link] mikemyatt Thanks for the great comparison between humility and narcissism.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 6, 2010

gives you the tools to take an eclectic approach to your marketing, and pick the best, most wildly successful marketing methods – traditional, online, or both — to win at achieving your marketing goals. Combine social media with traditional marketing techniques for breakthrough results!

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

These assertions are based on a diverse set of fields, including psychology, sports, arts, and leadership. Famed guitarist Greg Allman has said that he suffered from stage fright throughout his career. Myth 4: Improvement stems from unwavering focus on your most challenging goals.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 26, 2012

I talked recently with David Galenson , an economist at the University of Chicago who began studying prices at art auctions — an exploration that drove him to understand the nature of creativity over the course of one's career. It's enough to make anyone feel like a loser in comparison. "In How has that shaped your career?

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2016

“ Employer branding ” is no longer simply a concern for recruitment marketing; it is also a key component of effective organizational leadership. L’Oreal, for example, uses the homepage of its global careers website to clarify the characteristics the brand looks for in ideal candidates for every position.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 7, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Don’t Be A Victim of Success (Keep Climbing) by Starbucker on March 7, 2010 You set a goal, and with a lot of hard work, you hit it. « Catch Your Career How do You Know if You’ve Contacted Adultitis? Thanks, Terry!

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JULY 2, 2019

It’s fantastic to be able to drive, but that pales in comparison to the freedom that a license affords you. You set your course, make the difficult choices , and determine what you’re willing to sacrifice to achieve your goals. One of the most memorable experiences in life is obtaining your driver’s license.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 19, 2014

They articulate the organization’s reason for being, and create goals and measures that support this rationale. Earlier in his career he worked at EDS (an IT services provider), where he learned how to run IT as a business. Ever since, he has been very conscious of costs and comparisons of leaders and laggards.

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