Lead Change Blog

MARCH 30, 2015

1 This feeling of incongruity can be deeply unsettling, for example, when men set off explosives at a marathon race or open fire in a movie theater; that is not how our world is supposed to operate. This adds to the likelihood that change will be executed in a fashion that simply doesn’t work for the employee. 1 Heine, S.J.,

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HR Digest

JANUARY 31, 2021

Come to work some days a week; rest operate from home as far as possible. Unilever’s chief executive Alan Jope recently said his office workers will never return to their desks five days a week, in the latest indication that coronavirus will transform modern working life. That seems very old-fashioned now.”

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

While most executives that have reached the C-suite level understand the importance of scaling via delegation, far too many CEOs struggle with the effective implementation of the concept. The simple truth is that all great leaders are highly skilled in matters of delegation.

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Mills Scofield

APRIL 15, 2012

Long before it became fashionable, Saul was leveraging the power of business models in his career. Saul urges us to also create a shared operating model on HOW value will be delivered. A shared operating model enables people to “ collaborate with a shared purpose for value delivery.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This does not happen unless you’re a really big executive who wields tremendous power,” says Eduard Klein, an international digital growth specialist. “If When in Rome, do as the Romans should be the operating motto to approach working in a culturally different environment.”. Carpe diem ! . Keep connected – Expat Tip 5.

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The Empowered Buisness

JUNE 16, 2015

Decisions are made often in a top-down, hierarchical fashion. Decisions are made often in a bottoms-up, organic fashion. But according to The Law of Planning by Brain Tracy, every minute spent in planning saves ten minutes in execution. There are very few, if any, critical issues facing your business. Who can pass this up?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

The fact of the matter is that senior executives who rise to the C-suite do so largely based upon their ability to consistently make sound decisions. They make bad decisions. And in some cases they compound bad decision upon bad decision.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Lack of Focus and Follow-Through : Those leaders who lack the focus and attention to detail needed to apply leverage and resources in an aggressive and committed fashion will perish. The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

link] Rob Hiliard Mike: Priceless and savvy advice – If only I’d had this insight early on in my career as a CEO I would have been spared a lot of pain and suffering. This is a must read for any executive who has face-time with the board. Great work Mike… [link] mikemyatt Hi Rob: Thanks for the kind words Rob.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

General Charles Jacoby is a military leader whose career culminated as four-star Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Tactical agility enables employees at all levels to take smart risks, capture opportunities, improvise and innovate as they execute a clear strategy. Northern Command.

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Miles Anthony Smith

MAY 2, 2018

Matt Sweetwood, branding expert, defines personal branding as: " Personal branding is the practice of people marketing themselves and their careers as brands -- the ongoing process of establishing a prescribed image or impression in the mind of others about an individual." is a leadership, career, and marketing expert and coach.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Social media expands my reach and influence and allows me help people I would not otherwise interact with in a meaningful fashion. In fact, I hold Marshall in such high professional regard that he is one of only three other coaches that I’ll refer people to if I’m unable to meet their needs.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

My suspicion is your best memories are of those teachers who inspired you, encouraged you, brought out your passion, and challenged you in a positive fashion. Lack of Interaction : Along the lines of number one above, if executives, management, and staff don’t proactively seek your advice and input then you have a respect problem.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., only to fail in miserable fashion. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. I’ve never been a fan of what I refer to as “make-work” disciplines.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Popular business axioms and management theories are thrown around in such cavalier fashion these days that they can actually result in flawed decisioning. Let’s look at this from another angle…Why would you want to do business in the same fashion as your competitors? As an example, Look at Apple! But manufacturing?

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Also, I’ve tried to fashion it into a fast-moving, conflict-ridden drama depicting the internal dialogues and struggles of the main characters. The main concept of the book is that we all operate with a certain set of biases and filters that compel us to see everything through our own colored glasses. Photo by Jamie Brown.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? Respecting the right to differ while being productive is a concept that all successful executives and entrepreneurs master. If a conflict does flair up, you will likely minimize its severity by dealing with it quickly.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

I’ve addressed this topic before, but perhaps not in this fashion…True leadership is dedication to something beyond self. The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue. Thanks for the astute observations Mark. Mike Henry Sr. Thanks for the great post. You're right on regarding love.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

By actually seeking out areas of potential conflict, and proactively intervening in a fair and decisive fashion, you will likely prevent certain conflicts from ever arising. If conflict does flare up, you will likely minimize its severity by dealing with it quickly.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

If you’re still on the fence, I would request you try and answer the following question: If you can engage those with whom you conduct business, or otherwise desire to interact with in a meaningful and value added fashion why wouldn’t you do so? Thoughts? Also, It seems like a ton of time needs to be devoted to it all.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 31, 2010

This book highlights Paul’s significant experience in a 40-year career of managing people and as a well-respected consultant to managers and their organizations across the globe. However, it is also useful for executives who want to understand (and remember) the kinds of issues and challenges supervisors and managers face on a daily basis.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 20, 2010

If that is your gift – leverage email, texts, etc to extend it, but not to replace the ‘old fashioned way’ Nice thought this morning Mary Jo. It has been a huge learning for me throughout my own life and career that presence is sometimes all that is needed. Mary Jo Asmus : June 21, 2010 at 8:57 pm Welcome, Scott!

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 1, 2018

If retail operations can more reliably keep their discretionary relationships with people who have to pay for that relationship than we can with our employees, who earn their livelihood with us, we need to take a serious look at how we’re creating the environment for those relationships. And they will know it.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 23, 2013

Shifting careers is often hard to explain. The most important step in getting others onboard with your career transition is crafting a compelling narrative. Now a fast-rising Fortune 500 executive, her effort succeeded. My whole career, I''ve been a bit of a nonconformist," he says. "My Isn''t that a little risky?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

Parents are raising their children in the same fashion and we are breeding a world where people cant take rejection, and people or managers who do say no are bad or don't practice "intellegent leadership."

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

At L’Oréal, CEO Jean-Paul Agon signaled the company’s digital transformation when he recruited Lubomira Rochet to be the chief digital officer and a member of the executive team. The team was structured to operate like a startup, with a particular focus on user research, feedback, and a commitment to lean operations.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

I'm hopeful that today's comments will help us all process things in a healthier fashion while not forgetting the sacrifices that have been made for us. link] mikemyatt Hi Erin: Thanks for sharing your memories of that day, and your prayers for all affected. Best wishes Erin.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2011

To better understand the ROI, my company, Burson-Marsteller, teamed up with the Great Place to Work Institute to ask senior executives from top-ranked companies about the value of a positive work environment. The survey garnered responses from 20 of the top 25 companies in the global workplace ranking. They're upgrading.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 22, 2011

Unusually Excellent is a back-to-basics reference book that offers both seasoned and aspiring leaders a framework for understanding and a guide for applying the battle-tested fundamentals of leadership at every stage of their careers. In other cases, they never learned these fundamentals or mastered them earlier in their career.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2014

In 2007, the same day Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone and the same year Twitter debuted at SXSW, executive coach Marshall Goldsmith published a book called What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. Early in your career, these behaviors demonstrate that you are driven. Happy faces appear more neutral.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It might even be better for older executives than recent grads. In fact, the percentage of millennials with full-time careers is rising at a brisk clip from 45% in 2016 to 66% in 2018, according to the data we collected. Consider Jody Greenstone Miller who has had a stunning career from the White House to the Walt Disney Company.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 12, 2018

They struggle to see how their labor contributes directly to the performance of the corporation, or how it helps the progress of their career. ” Whether in marketing or sales, it often feels like jobs are contingent on external circumstances, the whims of executives, strategic pivots, and shareholder demands.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2014

But let’s say you are growing geographically and are struggling to hire enough people who align with your culture and expectations; or you have recently acquired another company and need to bring their leaders into your fold; or you are hiring a lot of people at mid-career who have not had the advantage of going through a formal entry-level program.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Before she e-mailed anyone, Zanele sat down and wrote an outline for herself, articulating her several goals: to become a talk show host, establish a women's empowerment organization, become an author — and maybe become a plus-size fashion model as well. Cast a wide but focused net. Don't be afraid to show vulnerability.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

It’s tempting to think of distinctive capabilities as a kind of artistry performed by an elite corps of high-potential talent: the elite players work long hours and deliver unusual results, while the rest of the organization struggles along in its usual incoherent fashion. Strategy & Execution Book. Adapted from. Add to Cart.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2015

The concepts of lifetime employment and generous employee benefits are seen as old-fashioned throwbacks to paternalism. Employees whose positions have been eliminated go through our Career Resource Center, where they’re trained for other open positions. That includes executives. My own workplace is an example.

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