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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

By Richard Moy Reprinted with permission If you are searching for an executive-education course that will foster networking opportunities in addition to the actionable knowledge you are seeking to build, ask yourself these three questions as you sort through all your options. Does your course foster a group-based learning environment?

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JANUARY 12, 2015

At some point in a manager’s career there may be an opportunity to consider hiring an executive coach. For a primer, read my latest post over at About.com Management and Leadership for: A Manager’s Guide to Executive Coaching: 10 Questions and Answers. coaching executive coaching'

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JANUARY 24, 2012

In my current role as Director of Executive Development Programs at the University of New Hampshire , I’ve had the opportunity to observe and interact with hundreds of our program participants. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot, including how to design programs that meet the needs of real-life executives. So what’s the secret?

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JANUARY 7, 2021

In my work with senior leaders and executive teams across a wide variety of industries, one of the most important questions I ask is to learn what those leaders pay attention to. Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant. As leaders, we pay attention to what’s right in front of you.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

A successful salesperson and sales team leader had a twenty-year, well-paid career, but she didn’t love her work. With so many years and so much invested in their careers, what could they do? What, though, if these inspiring, engaging activities don’t offset the many more hours you spend in an unfulfilling career?

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

I’ve been very lucky throughout my career to be attracted to jobs and opportunities where I’ve worked with people who share my values and life principles. I have bragged about one of my best bosses, Jerry Nutter (a long time executive with YMCAs in California) in previous posts. and much learning resulted! Engaging in gossip ?

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JUNE 26, 2018

Principles – Christine Poon, a top executive at Johnson & Johnson, put it this way to the Forum: “A company’s values can provide a powerful inspiration and ultimately shape everything about the company.” Paranoia – It’s not worrying about oneself, but fear that your organization may be in jeopardy or missing opportunities.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. She is also author of The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Culture Change is Dangerous to One’s Career Someone might come to the conclusion that a person leading organizational change will risk losing their job. Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant. Foodstuffs Auckland (New Zealand) found ROI on their culture project exceeded $600,000 within the first year.

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MAY 9, 2019

This survey also reports that 65 percent of Fortune 1000 executives who were concerned with the upcoming “talent drain” believed trust is a factor in this voluntary turnover. Sharon Allen, Deloitte’s chairman of the board, notes that, by focusing on talent management and retention strategies, “executives may be able to reduce attrition.”

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Guest post by Dianna Booher : Millennials drop an employer quicker than they leave a boring party when they see no career-growth opportunities. Career development is the cool calling card––a powerful tease to job seekers you’d like to have join your team. They actually want these career-development opportunities for themselves.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

He most likely does not have had a high paying career as a cashier, but he does create a joyful work environment! Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant. After a 15-year career leading successful teams, Chris founded his consulting company, The Purposeful Culture Group, in 1990.

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JANUARY 2, 2020

Beyond solving strategic business or sales problems, how can we build our creative problem-solving capabilities to become more competitive in our careers and industries? That’s why I’m on a mission to share this skillset with sales executives. As I’m fond of saying, “You can’t offshore, automate, or AI creativity.”

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Forget the CEO or Executive or Senior Whatever title you have and get down in the trenches. So, the employee who craves your approval cares little about advancing your vision, and more about advancing his or her own career. He’s the author of the book called No Opportunity Wasted: The Art of Execution.

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MARCH 10, 2016

Guest post from Suzanne Bates: When I started my first career in television news so many years ago, the term “employee engagement” had been invented. I worked hard, stayed late, and gave my all, because I was on a mission to excel in my career and do something that mattered. But it was irrelevant to me. It’s a pressing issue.

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MAY 22, 2018

Fortunately, in my career, I was provided with examples of what this meant, not just from Matt, but from working with a number of strong leaders. Many years later, when I speak with former executives who worked in Dave’s organization, his culture and sense of fair play is what we remember. Being the leader is a big responsibility.”

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AUGUST 17, 2017

In fact, the greatest managers and executives learn that skills to inspire and lead others do not naturally come from working as a subordinate. As a matter of fact, they learned that 80% of active volunteers move more easily into leadership roles and grow their careers further as a result. Let’s review these in detail: 1.

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MARCH 6, 2019

Very career limiting. On the other hand, I worked with an executive named who was proud to say he spent 75% of his time developing leaders. I thought about it for just a few seconds, and then, without thinking of the political consequences, blurted out, “get a new CEO ?” Definitely the wrong answer, not what she was looking for at all.

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MAY 22, 2013

During our conversation he shared an event he had early on in his career that intrigued me. And if these executives didn’t have all the information, how could they be making sound decisions for the company? Start the process by thinking back before your career. She is also a Vistage Chair and Executive Coach.

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JANUARY 13, 2014

This question from Jennifer: “Can you give us some tips and tricks for 1X1 meetings with your boss, including how to prepare for the meeting and ways to discuss your career and goals?” Everyone, at any level, from entry-level to executive, should be having regularly scheduled meetings with their bosses. Prepare an agenda.

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MARCH 27, 2014

Recognizing that his successful career, nearing its end, had been filled with constant falling into temptation to over-explain, he confided to me that his default mode was to dump on his subordinates and give them lengthy lectures. I just wish I knew this at the beginning of my career.” I was floored by his candor.

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AUGUST 13, 2015

Having good mentors indicates that you have a great network—something every 21st century executive and leader should have. Today, I believe that the skills and experience the job provided were instrumental in rounding out my character and helping my career growth. However, finding the right mentor can be a challenge.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

I was a non-profit executive for 15 years. From my best boss , I learned how important a strong board is to the success of an executive's organization - and, personally, to that executive 's success. Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant. Many times, board members are volunteers. (

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MARCH 18, 2014

DDI Senior Vice President, Leadership Solutions stated, “A staggering 63 percent of the survey group never had a formal mentor and considering that 67 percent rated mentorship as highly important in helping to advance and grow their careers—this indicates a critical gap in businesswomen’s development.” Byham, Ph.D.,

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MAY 19, 2016

If you are among the top 20% of all executives, you believe it is as necessary as the air you breathe whereas the remaining 80% consider it to be a waste of time or give lip service to it. Exciting new ideas are presented and discussed at association meetings, executive mastermind groups, as well as outside industry consulting groups.

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APRIL 9, 2013

I was helping out our Career Services team last week by being an interviewer for some of our soon-to-graduate senior business majors. What you’re your greatest strengths? (-: However, as I think about the work I’ve done with very seasoned successful executives, maybe I was too hard on those 20 something year-old students.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

However, at the senior executive level, these traits become derailing behaviors, so it’s critical for leaders to let go of these tendencies and emphasize the right positive traits, or they run the risk of eliminating themselves from consideration for these roles.”. senior vice president, PDI Ninth House.

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JANUARY 15, 2014

Beth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. Beth is a trusted executive consultant, Vistage Chair, and committed volunteer. To learn more about Beth visit BethArmknechtMiller.com or Executive-Velocity.com. Beth Armknecht Miller career advice coaching'

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Either one can represent career advancement and development. Some executives ask, how do I know which would be better? As an executive coach, I have seen that self-reflection has a big payoff. She offers executive coaching, leadership workshops, and retreat facilitation. www.transformationmanagement.com.

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JANUARY 25, 2018

What separates the teams that should win, that could win from those that execute well, adapt well, and exceed their high expectations? Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant. After a 15-year career leading successful teams, Chris founded his consulting company, The Purposeful Culture Group, in 1990.

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APRIL 24, 2014

Author bio: Karin Hurt is an experienced executive, speaker and writer, and CEO of Let''s Grow Leaders. career advice Karin Hurt promotion' What tips do you have for folks facing the “I think I’m ready conversation? Karin is the author of "Overcoming an Imperfect Boss," available on Amazon.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013

What''s your burning question about: Leadership Development, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Executive Development, Leadership, Training, Performance Management, Management Development, Coaching, Staff Development, Public Speaking, 360 Feedback, Executive Assessment, E-Learning, Management, Human Resources, Leadership Potential, Employee Engagement, (..)

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

At some point in your career journey, have you started to focus more on status as a leader than the job at hand? Do you bump into employees when you are there or other executives? Perhaps it starts within your organization, then within your industry? Regardless of our station in life, there are always others who share similar roles.

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JUNE 24, 2013

Given that I’ve been doing this for most of my career and have made developing great leaders a personal mission, I have to constantly remind myself that not every CEO or executive spends as much of their time immersed in leadership development as I do. So let’s say you’ve won over a CEO and the executive team.

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JULY 9, 2020

Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant. After a 15-year career leading successful teams, Chris founded his consulting company, The Purposeful Culture Group, in 1990. They celebrated their first year’s successes – cutting a policy manual down from 3? to 30 pages – with a huge dinner party!

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MARCH 4, 2013

The biggest differentiator of companies that excel in leadership development is the commitment and ownership of the CEO or top executive.” — Dan McCarthy. Committed CEOs publicly work on their own leadership development, then work on the development of their executive team. Know how executives really develop. Why should they?

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DECEMBER 22, 2007

Executives often don’t want to give up there star performers. Large, diverse companies, with multiple locations and lines of businesses provides a manager with all kinds of opportunities to stretch, learn, build new networks, and broaden functional capabilities.

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