The Practical Leader

JANUARY 29, 2020

Last week, I delivered a 45-minute webinar on Powerful New Approaches to Leadership and Coaching Development. Here are a few of the questions and summarized answers with links for you to drill deeper into the topic: When dealing with a workplace focused on weaknesses, what would you suggest a person do to introduce strength-based development?

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CO2

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Embracing Change: The Role of Executive Coaching in Modern Business In the dynamic business landscape of Minneapolis, executive business coaching has emerged as a pivotal tool for leadership development. This case exemplifies the transformative power of executive business coaching.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“Executive coaching is a professional development process where an experienced coach works with executives, managers, and other high-potential individuals to enhance their leadership and management skills. Leadership Skills: A New Paradigm In the realm of executive coaching , leadership development takes center stage.

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CO2

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Case Study: The Transformational Impact of Empathy A compelling example can be found in a tech startup CEO who underwent executive coaching. Through executive coaching, you learn the art of active listening, a critical skill for understanding the needs and motivations of your team.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

It’s more than motivation or engagement which are “task-focused and lack the sustaining power of inspiration.”. Ben Salzmann, CEO Acuity Insurance: “You can’t innovate in a vacuum. Sanborn offers five levers to create, change, and/or maintain culture—intentionally. The Inspiration Imperative. Inspiring leadership begin with you.

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 29, 2013

s fledgling CEO Marissa Mayer made her first misstep. The post Five Ways Leaders Turns Doubters into Doers appeared first on Leadership Speaker and Motivational Speaker for Businesses | Employee Engagement | Gregory Smith - Chart Your Course International. This past February Yahoo!’s In a company-wide email, she announced Yahoo!

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Chart Your Course

JANUARY 20, 2015

And while CEO Tim Dagenais says that’s pretty good for a company that size in those Upper Peninsula markets, he wanted to do better. But we developed and designed a formal strategy on how to achieve a culture that proves treating people better generates better financial results – and Riverside signed on.”.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

APRIL 25, 2023

Situational Performance Ownership equips employees at every level with the skills they need to take a proactive approach to their development by applying Situational Leadership ® practices to identify and communicate their performance needs. Visit [link] to learn more.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In the book, you will find multiple case studies, accessible tools and proven methods you can implement to help you lead more successful projects. And, if you are a CEO or in a leadership role , “This book will help you weigh the importance of projects and strategically align and prioritize your project portfolio.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 2, 2018

Prepare to be inspired, impressed and motivated by personal, real-life stories and case studies from 70 women leaders in the book, Wisdom Warriors , authored by Carol Seymour. She also founded in 2013 Signature Leaders -- a development initiative and peer network to fast-track women into senior management.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Prepare to be inspired, impressed and motivated by personal, real-life stories and case studies from 70 women leaders in the new book, Wisdom Warriors , authored by Carol Seymour. She also founded in 2013 Signature Leaders -- a development initiative and peer network to fast-track women into senior management.

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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

What a great case study in how an organization can go from king of the mountain to yesterday's news. If you're the leader you have to ask them, encourage them and motivate people to act on the answers. It doesn't take long these days. There are a lot of good questions you can ask.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

After he used the Trib’s own retirement plan as leverage to buy the company, Zell brought in as CEO a former morning zoo style radio shock jock named Randy Michaels. In it, he describes  how real estate investor Sam Zell and his minions destroyed the culture of the Chicago Tribune and other great newspapers in its holding company.

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Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

We do not work with leaders who are not really motivated to change. Our most successful coaching clients are executives who are committed to being great role models for leadership development and for living their company’s values. I have personally worked with several of the world’s leading CEOs. How much luck did you have?

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Next Level Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Gardner shares a number of case studies of public and non-public leaders to identify the characteristics they all share. It’s by Harvard education professor Howard Gardner and it’s captivating and thought provoking. In the video clip, I share my big take away from Leading Minds. It’s about stories.

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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Backed by a lot of research and some interesting case studies, the authors offer a wealth of provocative ideas on how to operate in the age of the internet. If you’ve been trying to figure out what it takes to lead and thrive in the information economy, you need to take a look at this book.

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Chart Your Course

AUGUST 14, 2012

They have lunch with CEOs, tour the factories, and have a guided tour of the city by employees. Employee Selection and Development. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of hiring and development solutions including 360, team, customer service, executive talent and management development reports and assessments.

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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

For a real life case study, of what can happen when new bosses don’t follow these rules, read this article in the Washington Post on how Adrian Fenty lost the mayor’s job in DC this week or revisit my post from last month on how he was on his way to losing it. Influence is kind of like holding a little bird.

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Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 7, 2013

If the issue is behavioral, the person is given a fair chance and they are motivated to try to get better, the process that I am going to describe will almost always work. It also greatly expands the value gained by the corporation in the entire process (see the following case study). 7) Develop an ongoing follow-up process.

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

A multi-million dollar CEO was forced to resign; a flight attendant chose not to wait for the jetway to depart and an office worker named “Jenny” shared her white board based resignation letter with millions when it went viral online.  But first, a recap.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

The gaps between what CEOs earn and what workers do are startlingly large around the world. At the time, Zhengfei had no idea what a stock option system was – not being familiar at that time with the types of incentives systems developed in the West. For example, in the current U.S.

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Sales Wolf Blog

MAY 21, 2010

Successories Motivational Products Talent Managment Magazine Testing and Assessments - An Employers Guide to Good Practices Testing and Assessments - DOL The Rainmaker Group - Possibility Maximization An amazing group of people commited to making a difference in the world they live - one soul, one organization, one Customer Experience at a time.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Joe Smith is CEO of Clarkson Products, a major division (40,000 employees) of Clarkson Enterprises, a Fortune 100 company that employs over 100,000 people. This real-life case study shows how an executive can expand a simple coaching assignment to benefit his team and company. by Marshall Goldsmith. Collecting Information.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 23, 2010

I have the feeling that the disaster in the Gulf will be fodder for leadership case studies for years to come. In other words, the crew felt safe in calling out issues that were in their immediate control, but feared reprisals from the leaders in the home office if they ran their concerns up the chain of command.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2016

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. When Ken had asked Rising Sun’s CEO, Daishi Isharu, for permission to do so, his boss had laughed heartily.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 23, 2018

Cultivating compassion for these kinds of colleagues, however trying they may be, is a good place to start, according to Rich Fernandez, the CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Ask yourself: “What motivates this person? Case Study #1: Be kind and be curious about your colleague’s perspective.

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Chartered Management Institute

JANUARY 17, 2024

This report, leveraging insights from an expert roundtable, recent survey data, and case studies, delves into the performance and challenges of leadership and management in local government. We have annual awards…an employee representative team that we use constantly to develop our policies and consult with them, early….we

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 22, 2011

When we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work. This discovery has been repeatedly borne out by rigorous research in psychology and neuroscience, management studies, and the bottom lines of organizations around the globe. This isn’t just an empty mantra.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 26, 2011

Instead of a monolithic one-way interaction, business is now being conducted through constant and meaningful two-way conversations between organizations and constituents – at every stage of organizational development. I’m reminded of Andrea Jung, CEO of Avon. And it’s a good thing, too. Still skeptical?

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

How do you motivate colleagues to support your initiatives and adopt your ideas? “That way, they won’t impute negative intentions or motives to you.” ” Develop expertise. This won’t happen overnight, but you can take steps to develop business-critical expertise and knowhow.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 16, 2008

OK, in Topgrading books there are case studies of companies that are named, so you can call someone to verify the improvement in hiring. HIRING MISTAKE #1: Not Acknowledging When to Replace a Low Performer Having asked 6,500 executives 15 questions (plus follow ups) about all of 10 jobs each, I’ve done 65,000 mini “case studies.”

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 22, 2017

It’s your job to figure out your customer’s motivations: “What would it take to get your boss to sign off on a project or to get your clients excited about what you have to offer?” Case Study #1: Develop an understanding of your customer’s needs, and show empathic concern. Think big picture.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 8, 2013

With the storm still swirling over Marissa Mayer's decision to end telecommuting at Yahoo , Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly now takes center stage as the latest corporate leader to ax flexible work. While Mayer's announcement raised eyebrows, Joly's decision is actually much more momentous. At Best Buy, these results produced $2.2

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2018

She’s an entrepreneur, a CEO, and a teacher — all leadership roles — but when we ask her about her leadership style, she demurs. Ming is a tech optimist, believing that all kinds of previously intractable problems will be able to be solved as the tool kit for addressing them is developed.

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Chart Your Course

JUNE 10, 2013

We try not to just say that we care, or rely on gimmicks or cheerleading,” said Futren CEO and President Mitch Rhoden. “We The country club lies in the heart of Indian Hills subdivision, a massive development with more than 1,600 single homes. We want to demonstrate with our actions that we are looking out for their best interest.”

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? Leaders are not perfect, and as CEO, trust me when I tell you that you’re going to have your fair share of bad days.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Social Nation : How to Harness the Power of Social Media to Attract Customers, Motivate Employees, and Grow Your Business by Barry Libert It’s time to join Social Nation and prosper! Get to know them and understand what motivates them, what inspires them, and what they want when they come to work.

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