Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2023

This article explores the multifaceted benefits of professional development and how it can revolutionize your career or business. The Power of Lifelong Learning The landscape of business and engineering is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and market demands.

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QAspire

APRIL 8, 2024

During our conversation he mentioned, “Our biggest enemy is not our competitors but our own complexity as an organization in form of organizational design, structures, processes, culture, systems, tools, scale and metrics.” Throughout my career, I have consistently seen increasing friction as an organization scales and grows.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Space for their brains to percolate and process the mounds of the information they’ve been packing in. Through the process of letting go, you can find time you never knew you had. As a leader, you have the power and influence to help your team members develop new habits that can make them more productive.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Most organizations have created always-on work contexts that are burning people out and hurting performance rather than delivering productivity, innovation and engagement. The dilemma is that we all need to collaborate more to create effective organizations and vibrant careers for ourselves. We need to start playing The Long Game.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2016

8 Ways to Refresh Your Career in the New Year. The new year is the perfect time to step back and take some tangible actions to invest in your career. How would your career (and life) improve if this were the year you got past it? What were the three behaviors that most helped your career and your professional brand in 2015?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this engaging episode, Dorie Clark gives you unique principles and frameworks to help you reorient yourself, see the big picture, and tap into the power of small changes. 29:52 – The power of leverage and how to make something count twice. That’s playing The Long Game. 51:54 – Quiet, silence, and reflection.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

What makes it difficult is that your manager might want to train you in an existing process or methodology, You may have your own thoughts, but they want to teach you what they know has worked in the past. Can you show improvements in your work product? You may make mistakes as you learn and grow. The question is: are you growing?

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Generation Why : How Boomers Can Lead and Learn from Millennials and Gen Z by Karl Moore Perhaps more than ever before, young people entering the workforce are searching for meaning and authenticity in their careers. But disruption, for all its power, is destructive—displacing jobs, companies, and even entire industries.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Think Again : The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant. We surround ourselves with people who agree with our conclusions, when we should be gravitating toward those who challenge our thought process. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom.

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Center for Creative Leadership

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Restorative sleep is a critical component to reaching optimal leadership potential and the easiest way to improve productivity. The Impact Sleep Has on Productivity and Leadership. Sleep — or lack of it — can greatly affect your ability to be productive and lead successfully. Sleep and Productivity – What’s Getting in the Way?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Against this backdrop, we are witnessing an increasing “war for talent” as labour shortages are putting more power in the hands of the employees. Clearly, leaders need to use everything in their power to attract and retain top talent – after all top talent can be eight times more productive than average workers – and they’re more engaged too.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2023

The Leap to Leader is your trusted playbook for making the biggest jump of your career. On the other end of the spectrum, being too nice can compromise performance and productivity. Compassionate Accountability is the process of building connection while getting results. In fact, accountability is an element of compassion.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

A serendipity mindset is not a mythical power that only specific leaders are born with but a way of operating in both our professional and personal lives that can be learned. Successful leaders are not “just lucky”, even when their career may have some seemingly coincidental moments. Accelerating Unexpected Interactions.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If ignored or met with intolerance or indifference, these dissimilarities can be divisive, even lethal for career or business success. Blockbuster, Eastman Kodak, and Borders are but a handful of companies where process became habit and values became dogma, resulting in those companies becoming history. Aaron Dignan.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This can result in longevity, higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall performance in finance leadership roles. Innovative tools and platforms have revolutionized how executive search is conducted, enabling greater efficiency and accuracy in the search process.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 10, 2023

In fact, it's a critical element that propels you forward, not just in your career but in your overall life journey. Delegate Effectively: As a manager, you have the power to delegate. Use Tech Tools: Leverage technology to streamline your work processes. But let's be clear: growth isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

Ignoring these advancements may leave your organization struggling to keep up with competitors who harness the power of AI to enhance their operations, customer experiences, and overall competitiveness. Encouraging collaboration between humans and AI amplifies creativity, problem-solving, and productivity.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 26, 2022

Tool #4 - The FADE Cycle This week, let’s focus on a simple methodology for problem/process review and improvement - The FADE Cycle. I use it often with clients to help them grow their business or initiate a major change in their career. Summary: FADE is a quality performance model and a simple methodology for business improvement.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 11, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore ten essential strategies that can help your organization establish an ideal hybrid work environment that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Create a Flexible Work Schedule: Offer flexibility in work hours, allowing employees to choose their most productive times.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

I’ve found that a simple formula can help keep dialogue on a productive path. A process may be working to some extent but could benefit from minor changes. He’s the award-winning, bestselling author of LeaderSHOP: Workplace, Career, and Life Advice From Today’s Top Thought Leaders. The key is to communicate early and often.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By engaging in virtual executive coaching, leaders can maximize their time, focus on their development goals, and maintain productivity in demanding roles. As virtual coaching continues to gain traction, more and more leaders are embracing this powerful tool to enhance their leadership abilities and accelerate their career trajectories.

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HR Digest

APRIL 15, 2024

Engaged employees are more productive, loyal, and motivated, leading to improved business outcomes. In this article, we will explore five powerful employee engagement software tools that can help organizations increase employee engagement and create a positive work culture.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 12, 2021

Team conflict can feel like quicksand and a distraction from your work, but it’s an excellent opportunity to improve morale and productivity. Early in my career my boss Jim, the Executive Vice President, took me to lunch at a popular spot for business meetings where the dining room was packed and bustling. Reflect to Connect.

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HR Digest

JULY 11, 2019

Under the experience/work history section of your resume, describe your positions using powerful action verb statements. Pioneered ‘College & Career Night.’. Example: Implemented company-wide book reading practice that led to better workflow and higher productivity. How to Use Resume Action Verbs for Creative Positions.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 7, 2024

AI spans a wide spectrum of technologies, encompassing machine learning and natural language processing. As a leader, it’s pivotal to delineate specific use cases where AI can amplify processes, elevate productivity, and yield superior outcomes. What Is AI, and How Will It Impact Our Work?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

All apex leaders create the climate and the culture for their team or teams by how they lead and how they relate to people, especially during change processes. The Power of Human Interaction. More subtly, however, it appeared that senior managers could not or chose not to see the need to harness the power of relationships.

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 21, 2023

From prioritizing employee engagement to taking advantage of programs like Slack and the various apps that make Slack a powerful tool for communication, connecting with remote teams doesn’t have to be a hassle. Thankfully, there are easy, reliable ways to ensure your remote team feels like part of the office.

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CO2

MARCH 8, 2017

As leaders work on their own career development, they sometimes lose sight of their need to serve as a mentor and coach for others. A leader’s first-hand knowledge is also priceless because there are situations or processes unique to the organization that an employee will encounter that they won’t find in any book or manual.

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CO2

MARCH 8, 2017

As leaders work on their own career development, they sometimes lose sight of their need to serve as a mentor and coach for others. A leader’s first-hand knowledge is also priceless because there are situations or processes unique to the organization that an employee will encounter that they won’t find in any book or manual.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting contributed Good Leaders and the Endowment of Power. Communication. Find Dana on Twitter at @DanaTheus.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 30, 2024

A motivated and engaged team is vital for an organization’s success, and here are three effective strategies that I believe can help you reenergize your team and lead them towards a path of renewed enthusiasm and productivity. Explain the reasoning behind these decisions, and involve the team in the process when appropriate.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Diana Peterson-More shared The Power of Positive Feedback: Communication Tips to Make it Happen. We layout 3 essential steps to start this process.”

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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

APRIL 12, 2023

Employee engagement is critical to the success of any organization, as it has a direct impact on productivity, retention, and overall performance. Engaged employees are more committed, motivated, and productive, which translates into higher profits and customer satisfaction.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 11, 2022

He faced a challenging product request that he believed would either overtax his team or disappoint the client. Here are just a few examples that we’ve faced in our careers: Decreasing insurance benefits or eliminating positions. Reframing is a powerful mental technique that allows you to see a situation differently.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Diana Peterson-More shared The Power of Apology: It’s Not If, Rather How. Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! Communication.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Productivity. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared What Does a Career Look Like Today ? The same is true for your leadership career. Communication.

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