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MARCH 6, 2019

A Genie (actually an HR Vice-president at a former company) once asked me, “ Dan, if you could make a wish and only do one thing for leadership development, what would it be?” That is, of course you can’t develop leaders by doing just one thing, leadership development is a system, involving many interdependent variables.

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DECEMBER 6, 2018

The Three P’s of Second-Wave Leadership So, how do leaders practically manage this new batch of workers in the workplace, and what do these Second-Wavers need from an employer? Ironically, they are extremely collaborative, but they still require hands-on individualized attention when it comes to their career path and goals.

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MARCH 19, 2020

The workplace of today is unrecognizable compared to when baby boomers (born between 1946 – 64) started their careers. But now that they are starting to retire, what will happen to their stable work approach and traditional top-down leadership practices? Nine clear leadership traits emerged. So where do we start?

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JULY 1, 2014

This post recently appeared in SmartBlog on Leadership : There’s a LOT of advice out there on leadership and management – almost as much as you’ll find on dating, careers, and how to raise your kids. However, I’d recommend running away as far as you can from the following pearls of leadership & management wisdom: 1.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

Guest post by Raghu Kalé: IS leadership overrated? Leadership traits are the same; either you have them, or you don’t. On his retirement, my farewell words to him in my in-person chat said it all: “While our corporate signature line is Leadership with Trust— you symbolized Leadership with Thrust. His response was simple.

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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. From this leadership, we developed a culture of fact-based decision making. As Craig’s CFO and CAO, I always appreciated this leadership style.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

He has sold 5 million books on those topics, the latest of which is 1,001 WAYS TO ENGAGE EMPLOYEES: Help People Do Better What They Do Best (Career Press). Bob Nelson, Ph.D. is the leading authority on employee recognition, rewards and engagement in the world and has been named a Top Thought Leader by the Best Practice Institute.

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AUGUST 16, 2018

While enjoying a live performance, it became obvious to me that, in addition to hearing great music or watching talented dancers, I was also seeing examples of good leadership. What an example of leadership and followership in action. That’s leadership! Members of the John F.

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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. This is as much a soft as a hard skill, and clearly relevant to leadership. Achieving now is about accomplishing things that you want to do.

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MARCH 14, 2013

Guest post by Mark Hopkins : The best leadership tip I ever received came from a pastor’s sermon during a non-denominational service in Yosemite Valley Chapel. The pastor was clearly providing guidance to parishioners on how to help others confront tough problems, but to me it sounded a lot like a leadership strategy.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

According to the same study , expenditures on leadership development programs have decreased by about 10%. Leadership development is the most ignored aspect for several reasons. Organizations in the United States spend over $170 billion on leadership based-training programs, but those funds are not utilized to their full potential.

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AUGUST 3, 2012

The works of Rembrandt’s final quarter century, made in terrible adversity, are universally considered the best of his career. As students of leadership, we find that the most powerful lessons come from mature leaders. Truly effective leadership is built on this kind of authenticity. Rembrandt’s genius came only with maturity.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

If you can’t handle others’ disapproval, then leadership probably isn’t for you. Those who don’t throw their leadership opportunities away in pursuit of approval will be teased at best; at worst, they will be ridiculed, mocked, and defamed. In life, but especially in leadership positions, we all face fears. Prepare to be Hated.

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MAY 6, 2012

Welcome to the May edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! A blog "Carnival" is typically a collection of recent blog posts organized around a common theme, in this case, leadership development. She's also been a consistent Twitter supporter of Great Leadership. Jennifer V.

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MARCH 4, 2013

This post was published in SmartBlog on Leadership last week: “ The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The biggest differentiator of companies that excel in leadership development is the commitment and ownership of the CEO or top executive.” — Dan McCarthy. .” — Dan McCarthy. It was probably: New jobs.

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APRIL 1, 2013

Welcome to the April 1st, 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! However, this year is different, because I get to host the April Carnival and bring you an outstanding collection of the “best of the best” in leadership development. Wally Bock from Three Star Leadership presents The Key to Engagement.

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JANUARY 15, 2014

Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Several years ago I was working with a business owner who had become stuck because of the way the company structure was set up. Beth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013

That''s where you, Great Leadership readers and supporters come in. I may even ask a lot of experts and use it for an upcoming Leadership Development Carnival. AND – and as an added bonus, if use your question , I’ll send you a free copy of The Great Leadership Development and Succession Planning eBook. Now bring it on!

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JULY 22, 2013

So what would a five-year leadership Individual Development Plan look like? It’s only an example, but includes what I’d consider to be proven best practices for leadership development. Take a 360 leadership assessment. . Take a 360 leadership assessment. I’ve included approximate costs when appropriate.

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MARCH 4, 2012

Welcome to the March 4th, 2012 Leadership Development Carnival Going Green Edition. There's a lot 'o good reading here, so why not pour a mug of your favorite green beverage and take in a wee bit of leadership development. Shamrocks: Mark Bennett, from TalentedApps , starts us off with Leadership and Thinking – What’s the Catch?

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APRIL 2, 2020

The Key to Business and Career Success , I spoke about the importance of hiring people with common sense and good critical judgment because at some point, you want them to violate policy when it is in the company’s best interest to do so. Stan Silverman is founder and CEO of Silverman Leadership and author of “ Be Different!

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JANUARY 7, 2013

Welcome to The January 2013 Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2012 Edition! Each of the leadership bloggers below were asked to submit their best (i.e., I'd say that's pretty darn efficient leadership development. Believe it or not, this is my number one leadership/management related post. What should I do?

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NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Guest post from Kathleen Pagana : Anyone committed to career advancement faces the challenge of interacting well in business and social settings. Likewise, in the workplace, etiquette makes you a welcome addition to a leadership team. Let’s discuss five situations where etiquette can help you target your leadership potential.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

What are your leadership values? I asked Dave what his top three leadership values were. Helen Horyza is the President of Elevate Your Career Inc., and a recognized leadership and career development expert, Helen@HelenHoryza.com. Her most recent book is Elevate Your Career: Live a Life You’re Truly Proud Of.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Many people confuse leadership style with true leadership. Think about what got you into a leadership position: drive, persistence, vision, goals. My early career was as a sales manager for Southwestern Company, which involved recruiting college students to sell educational books door-to-door. It's as simple as that.

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

I’ve recently had the opportunity to help design a brand-new open-enrollment Woman’s Leadership Development Program to be offered through the University of New Hampshire’s Executive Development Program. Here are 10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program: 1. Start with a solid research foundation.

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JUNE 11, 2012

There’s been a lot written about the concept of “authentic leadership”, that is, being a leader that is comes across as sincere, genuine, and real. Authenticity builds trust, credibility, and inspires – all essential elements of great leadership. Authentic leaders lead from the heart and are true to their values and principles.

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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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MAY 14, 2012

Unless you are an heir to a throne, people usually don’t begin their careers leading a large organization. Charan, Drotter, and Noel wrote about six leadership passages in their classic book The Leadership Pipeline. However, they use the terms “leadership” and “management” interchangeably. There’s a big difference, right?

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MARCH 26, 2012

When it comes to fostering and developing leadership, my answer tends to be that it’s just a part of what WMACs do; it's engrained in their DNA. That's not to say that these companies are not conscious of leadership. WMACs are always conscious of and investing in the development and leadership of their people.

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JULY 16, 2015

Chris Edmonds : When I consult with executives on crafting a high performance, values-aligned culture, one of the first things I do is to examine the effectiveness of their leadership team. Whatever that team is called - an executive team, a leadership team, a management team, etc. Most leadership teams I observe are not teams at all.

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JUNE 24, 2013

“The truth is that no one factor makes a company admirable; but if you were forced to pick the one that makes the most difference, you’d pick leadership.”. When it comes to leadership development, the commitment of the CEO and top dogs is the #1 most important success factor. Thomas Stewart. How can this be?

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AUGUST 18, 2016

Guest post from Joel Peterson : For the past decade, I’ve been privileged to teach a leadership course at Stanford with Professor Charles O’Reilly. Some emerged early in their careers, while some blossomed late. Their leadership styles are similarly variable. It also means using one’s leadership position to inspire.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Welcome to the November 6, 2011 edition of leadership development carnival! Wally Bock presents The Joy of Helping posted at Three Star Leadership , saying "The best bosses revel in helping others succeed". posted at Get Your Leadership BIG On! The fried clams won. I've had readers ask "Why so many? posted at TanveerNaseer.com.

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APRIL 19, 2012

As I have found in my own career, and in discussions with global leaders, from well-respected CEOs and board members, to heads of state, leading is less about analytics and decisions, and much more about aligning, motivating, and empowering others to make those decisions. Leadership is all about what others achieve.

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JUNE 2, 2016

In Theodore’s melancholic mind, he was already forecasting a sorrowful end to his political career, just minutes after he was sworn in as Governor. Perhaps, then, we should revisit the importance of internal empathy, and not outwardly charisma, as a potential hallmark of true leadership? He and his wife have two young daughters.

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APRIL 28, 2015

This post recently appeared in SmartBlog on Leadership : I was in a talent review meeting recently and we were discussing the strengths and development needs of a promising young leader. But that can’t be the only way to develop leadership confidence, right? Learn about leadership. Sit back and wait? Network with other leaders.

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