Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 1, 2014

For example, IBM hired Lou Gerstner as CEO in 1990s rather than promoting from within. You have less energy to think about strategy. It also means less energy to consider the big picture threats facing your organization. Privately, how often do you think about your annual bonus versus the organization’s growth goals?

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For many of us, the month of September presents the perfect opportunity to look back on the goals we set out for ourselves earlier this year and to assess how well we are doing in achieving those goals and more specifically, what should we be doing from this point forward to ensure that we successfully attain them.

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Miles Anthony Smith

JUNE 5, 2018

45 Career Advice Experts Share Their Blueprint for Career Success (Plus Leaderboard)​ Does your career seem to be a struggle at times? It’s why I wrote my book Why Career Advice Sucks™ … to share the stories of my own career success and failures and help you grow your career more quickly.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Earning stacks of money, starting a family, and going on expensive vacations are goals that we can all probably relate to but they are not the right answer when asked about career goal examples. Attending a conference in your field might be a goal for someone who is passionate about sharing their expertise with others.

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Leading Blog

JULY 26, 2021

O VER THE PAST FEW DECADES, we’ve seen several examples of “brand renegades.” Think how Uber transformed the transportation industry, how Airbnb took over the lodging industry — not to mention how Tesla is upending both the automobile and energy industries. Invest in hiring the right people. Invest in strategic partnerships.

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Leading Blog

JULY 23, 2021

Their career experience doesn’t provide the context needed to quickly take the best action that will move them forward. A marketing manager, for example, can easily create a brand positioning statement for a new brand—they have the knowledge, skill, and experience to draw upon. Both responses add risk and slow you down.

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HR Digest

MARCH 29, 2024

Even if you look at behavioral interview questions examples online, just glancing at them is rarely enough to answer the question with ease. Interviewers rarely expect you to bring up the worst mistake of your career and delve into how it broke your spirit entirely. Have you ever made a mistake at work that got you into trouble?

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 21, 2023

For example, working with a social prompt app can significantly improve employee connection if your team struggles with interoffice communication. For example, notifying team members about birthdays and workplace anniversaries, especially for remote team members, can help everyone feel connected socially.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Being smart is really important if you want to succeed in your academic career. Only maintaining a good routine, such as working and studying with dedication and passion, can help you achieve this goal. Students may still reach their goals using certain tactics. For example, students may use a table to organize their study time.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Which are vital toward accomplishing your goals for the future? An Example. His energy toward great service serves as a charismatic contagious vortex that inspires daily action. Can diffuse the negative energy in a crises and channel it into productive action. What’s missing? A Beacon of Calm in the Midst of Chaos.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

A subtle shift in communication – just using the word “and” – is all it takes to move forward with positive energy. Having spent the better part of this nascent year reflecting on words, intentions and healing the divide, two examples of what not to communicate spring to mind. 7 Key Steps.

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Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 26, 2023

Step 1: Setting Clear Goals The journey to a glow up begins with setting clear and achievable goals. Here’s how to set effective glow up goals: 1.1 These could include your physical health, mental well-being, personal style, career, relationships, or any other aspect that matters to you.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 20, 2022

Lastly, we will cover a list of soft skills not many people consider when looking for a job or expanding their career opportunities. . What are soft skills examples? Teamwork refers to working together toward a common goal. It involves knowing yourself and managing your energy to maximize productivity and efficiency.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 12, 2023

Early in my business career, I worked as a team leader on a high-level project. Vision Clear business goals are almost always the key to success in both the short and long-term. This is true in both personal and organizational goals as a whole. I had what I thought were great ideas, and I was excited to jump in and get started.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

For example, I was recently with a large public utility in the Midwest. This move will allow the utility to expand other energy resources, respond to community needs, and offer sustainability. In the case of the utility, the organization has created a significant career center. What are measurable goals?

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 25, 2017

This should be a very, very small goal—one that you can accomplish. If the goal is too big, it will become overwhelming and you are likely to slip up. For example, a friend related that her goal for the month was to stop sending smiley faces in her emails to clients and co-workers.

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Thin Difference

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

I’ve had a chance to work with many memorable leaders so far in my career. While the “good leaders” and “ bad leaders ” occupy space in my memory bank, only a handful of those leaders have altered my career. It moves a team towards a goal while also tending to individual growth. Mirror leaders lead by example.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2023

The oilfield services market has been booming due to the growing energy demand. If you’re considering a career in the oil field, it’s important to consider your interests and skills—research industry trends and projections to determine long-term job stability and growth.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2014

Here at Lead Change Group, we know that problems are most effectively solved when individuals come together to meld ideas, energies, and approaches. Will Lukang would give a gift of coaching or mentoring depending on where they are in their career. To use a golf analogy, not every shot is a long drive. Healthy Communication.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2011

In a world filled with busyness and stress, I find that too often leaders can act like hard-charging, fast-driving bus drivers that have a vision and goal within their sights and they’ll run over anyone – even their own employees – to reach their destination. Learn more at JonGordon.com.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This might include career, family, learning, achievement, sports, wealth, socializing, inner peace, happiness, status, awards or credentials, autonomy, love, expertise, cuisine, artistic expression, home, making a difference, authenticity, friendships, travel, adventure, spirituality; list everything that is important to you.

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The Office Blend Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As with most career journeys, there have surely been highs & lows. This begins with monitoring your levels or energy, then understanding what feeds your workplace soul & what ultimately drains it. Find career advocates (other than yourself). Self-reliance is obviously an important aspect of career evolution.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 10, 2018

They may micromanage, bully employees, avoid conflict, duck decisions, steal credit, shift blame, hoard information, fail to listen, set a poor example, goof off, or fail to invest in developing their team. Dysfunction saps even the best employees—it distracts them from their work, keeps them on edge, and drains their energy.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2015

Fifteen years ago, I reinvented myself and started a new career in faith-based social services. This month, COI is undertaking an ambitious Earth Day project titled, KidPower2015 Earth Day Project , with the goal of encouraging COI kids to be leaders in the movement to protect the Earth for future generations. Children of Inmates, Inc.,

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

But what I found in studying this fascinating five-century old “corporation” was an inspiring example of a group of people who have committed their lives to becoming the best human beings they can possibly be. However, like the Jesuits each of us wants to use our time, talent and energy to help make the world better than we first found it.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 18, 2016

I’m pretty well focused on my goals and have a pathway to achieve — It’s more about assessing next steps in the corporate world, such as what do I need to do to become a CMO for a mid-size company in 4 years. Do you have an example of how you help executives at major companies reach their professional goals?”

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

This is a basic truth I learned early on in my business career, and it has sustained me throughout a succession of leadership roles — right up to my present work as an executive coach. In my dual role as President/CEO and first sales representative, my goal was to generate revenue one customer at a time. Examples include: Achieve Now!

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Early in my business career, I worked as a team leader on a high-level project. Clear business goals are almost always the key to success in both the short and long-term. This is true in both personal and organizational goals as a whole. Building trust takes time and energy, but it is always worth it in the long run.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 25, 2017

This should be a very, very small goal—one that you can accomplish. If the goal is too big, it will become overwhelming and you are likely to slip up. For example, a friend related that her goal for the month was to stop sending smiley faces in her emails to clients and co-workers.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 18, 2012

While it wasn’t his greatest success, he was able to turn it into just another lesson learned during a long and prosperous career. When you put extensive time, energy and effort into attaining a goal, missing the mark can certainly smart. Goal Re-Evaluation. But I can’t accept not trying.”

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Early in my career, I reported to Harold, a leader who proudly described his MBE approach – “management by exception.” Eyes roll, and credibility slips when the team knows this person is a chronic underperformer and usually an example of what not to do. “That means I think you’re doing just fine.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 21, 2014

When you accept nothing less than the best you become the kind of leader who focuses their energy—and the energy of others—on achieving their best. A great goal brings people together. Lead By Example Others Will Follow. It means you listen, without interrupting, ready to learning something new. Have a common cause.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, Adams demonstrates how to better manage employees in a more digital and disruptive company environment by using examples from her time as the BBC’s HR director. Steve Browne’s goal is to motivate people to pursue a career in human resources. HR Rising: From Ownership to Leadership by Steve Browne.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 4, 2016

The list of great ones is endless, and history has provided countless examples of people we’d all follow into battle if called to. Do you have a dream, goal or passion that consistently fuels you? Who do you think of when the word “leader” comes up? Too many people in leadership roles are reserved and overly-formal.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

They can make a job exhausting and confusing, eating up energy that could be better spent enjoying life beyond the nine-to-five. With leadership training, managers can study the core competencies they need to adapt and grow for their entire career. Most of us can say we have worked with a bad boss before.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Essentially, senior leaders inspire, motivate and support others to work together toward a common goal and be the best version of themselves in their work or personal lives. It helps you build relationships, resolve conflicts, share information and achieve goals. Some of these can impact your business goals.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 11, 2016

Another option could be, “I’ve noticed a decreased energy between us in our last few sessions. Some examples could be, “I noticed that I’m not putting as much into the coaching process as I was early in our relationship.” Professional coaches have set goals and timelines for the client along with scheduled, periodic reviews.

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