Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Whether you like it or not – if you are a leader, you are a coach. Developing people is or should be a top priority of leaders. Your concern for the person you are coaching must be based on genuine and good intent. These are issues of your character. Without strategic clarity, coaching becomes aimless and endless.”.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Not surprisingly, Joseph Badaracco has written an essential read for leaders of all kinds. Almost everything—how we manage our organizations and our lives, how we make decisions at work and at home, and even how we think about ourselves—is deeply shaped by markets and market-based thinking.” Am I Really Grappling with the Fundamentals?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Whether leaders are elected, appointed, anointed, or self-proclaimed, and regardless of whether it is by design or default, at some level you make a choice to be a leader. It’s often said leaders succeed or fail based upon the decisions the make. That said, leaders are never forced into anything – they make a choice.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 23, 2023

In their new book, Real-Time Leadership , leadership coaches David Noble and Carol Kauffman teach leaders how to use their unique MOVE framework to help leaders adjust their reflexive reactions and optimize their responses to any situation – including unexpected and complex leadership challenges. How should leaders prepare?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

We know from recent widespread ethical lapses in the business world that some leaders do not fully consider what will happen to others when they take actions that profit them and their businesses. Without a shared definition of ethical responsibility, people make decisions based on their own varying "ethics."

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 1, 2017

Bill recaps, “Conflict is inevitable, and part of being a leader is dealing with this conflict. In this post, Chris gives pointers regarding how you, as a leader, can ensure you’re paying close enough attention to the quality of your team or company’s work culture. .” Find Anne on Twitter at @bizshrink. Don’t believe it?

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

M ANY of today’s leaders are saying: I know leadership is about people, not tasks; effectiveness, not efficiency. Many business leaders are perplexed by the task of leading in an ever-increasing technological world. How can we be an engaging leader in a world of robotics, AI, and digitization? Our emerging leader loses trust.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 12, 2015

Bold leadership comes from clarity around an unreasonable commitment to what should be. Bold leaders refuse to be cowed by how? Every character-based leader will have a slightly different application, but one idea remains: The only thing separating you from your ideal future as an inspiring leader is your own inaction.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

I love the tough way in which this secret agent character confronts danger, boldly embraces his swagger and deploys his cool gadgets. Not to endorse the vengeance part of Bond’s actions in this movie, but I do see a connection to my favorite perspectives: Everyone’s a leader. I love James Bond movies. John Quincy Adams.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 7, 2016

Chery Gegelman of Giana Consulting shared 1 Way to Break the Cycle of the Flip-Flopping Leader . ” However, when titled leaders flip-flop because they haven’t done their homework, and are simply avoiding conflict they aren’t leading, they are looking out for themselves.” Here’s an example of how a leader learned patience.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 1, 2017

They are often fooled by candidates that talk a good game, but lack results and or character. Instead, follow a structured behavioral-based interview process. Comparing your top two or three finalists using this methodology will yield amazing clarity. Ask specific behavioral-based questions around the scorecards.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 27, 2011

Leaders simply don’t have the luxury of choosing their words in cavalier fashion. Even when you think they aren’t, people really are listening to what you say, reading what you write, and making important decisions about you based upon your choice of words. By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Leaders face an ever-growing number of challenges leading their organization in today’s faster-paced, increasingly interconnected world. One of the more common issues a leader has to address is dealing with change.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JULY 1, 2021

Active listening skills are paramount for leaders because we all need to be known. Reflect for a moment on how important it is for you to be noticed by your leaders. Give the person opportunity to confirm or correct you for complete clarity and honesty. You can empathize with those looking for the same from you.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 22, 2014

It lives in the heart of our character. Brave leaders go first and inspire others to find their own courage. Brave leaders explore unknown territory in service of something greater than themselves. Brave leaders explore unknown territory in service of something greater than themselves. They defy convention.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 15, 2014

Not surprisingly, in most countries, one area we often disregard for leadership guidance is the political arena, as most politicians tend to represent examples of what not to do than what leaders should be doing to engage and enable those they serve.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Great leaders understand the power, influence, and leverage created by relevant messaging. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those leaders who always seem to have the right thing to say? CEOs who become recognized as great leaders are prepared, articulate, consistent, and crisp in their messaging.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

AUGUST 3, 2013

They lack character. When we ask people to describe a leader, they invariably say things like, strong , decisive, visionary , and courageous. Indeed in some organizations we even expect our leaders to bring with them a measure of unpleasantness. The perspective is that people who are nice are pushovers.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

‘Nice’ is not a word that is often used to describe successful leaders. They lack character. When we ask people to describe a leader, they invariably say things like, strong , decisive, visionary , and courageous. But, it’s really all about how you look at it. They are spineless, maybe even incompetent.

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Your Voice of Encouragement

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

I enjoyed the fable told in first person, with diverse characters I recognized from my own work experience. I liked that a balanced perspective was presented, focusing on what each manager’s strengths (and overuse of the strengths) look like in action and the best ways to speak to someone based on what’s important to them.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those leaders who always seem to have the right thing to say? Contrast this with the feelings you have when you hear an awful sound-bite that makes a leader look either uninformed or unintelligent. They speak with authority, clarity, and certitude.

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Leading with Trust

MARCH 20, 2022

Brock is a Channel Partner with The Ken Blanchard Companies, an executive leadership coach, servant leader, and a man of integrity. I’m sure you’ll enjoy his wisdom about the intersection of character, trust, and ethics. HIRE FOR CHARACTER, TRAIN FOR COMPETENCE,” I have said it a thousand times. I hope not.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

OCTOBER 5, 2014

A lot has been said about the leader as “servant”. Still others will make every effort to embrace the notion of the Servant Leader but find themselves exhausted, confused and possibly resentful because people seem to be walking all over them. The leader serves the purpose through people. So what to do? It’s about….

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Or, maybe you’re focused on personal development and want to find the best content online to help you grow as a leader. The Leaders'' Leader 2 142,000 65,600 280,924 Gretchen Rubin Personal Development Writing Better than Before, about how we make & break habits-really. Creating clarity through curiosity.

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My Own Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Like most dads, he would bring the story to life with such energy and passion, always finding the right voice for each of the different characters. Take a moment to consider those tales that endure and you will find they are all based on a few core archetypes. And that simple opening, " Are You Sitting Comfortably?

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You're Not the Boss of Me

SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

How might we achieve greater clarity? It’s always an honour Reply Leave a Reply Cancel reply Quote of the Week The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born-that there is a genetic factor to leadership. Leaders are made rather than born. Do these goals continue to fit our view of the future for ourselves?

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You're Not the Boss of Me

DECEMBER 12, 2010

You’re Not the Boss of Me Skip to content Home About Me About This Blog ← Taming the Inner Mule Facing the Blank Wall → December 12, 2010 · 8:24 pm ↓ Jump to Comments Servant Leadership…Creating an Environment of Service A lot is being said about the leader as “servant”. So what to do?

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HR Digest

APRIL 25, 2024

Game-Based : Innovative assessments using game elements to measure cognitive abilities. Strengths-Based Assessments : Identifies what candidates are naturally good at. Psychometric assessment examples of this kind vary widely, each aiming to provide insights into different facets of a person’s character and work style.

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Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

That would represent scam #3, and again, it was perpetrated by many of the same characters from scam #1 and scam #2 above, but I won't go into the whole vicious circle of greed and government bailouts to fat-cat bankers with taxpayer money that makes this one so sickening, because this isn't a direct factor in the oil price scandal. 

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 14, 2018

Becoming A Healthy Leader There are plenty of ways to become a healthy leader. I’ve shared various ways you can become a healthy leader over the last couple of weeks. Today, I wanted to bring new voices to the civanonversation on what a healthy leader looks like. Healthy Habits Of Successful Leaders.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2013

Or is it treated as an opportunity to push for greater clarity and analytical rigor? Are we going to be a leader or not? On the other hand, values arguments are understandably more complex: Does attempting to serve a new customer base compromise who we (think) we are? What role is leadership playing here?

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Miles Anthony Smith

JUNE 5, 2018

To do so, one must continually invest in the upkeep of their knowledge and skills base to stay relevant and flexible. It is convincing and powerful when you have perfect clarity on where you are a fit -at what job and which employer fit you. ” The best leaders lead with confidence but also humility. Self-assuredness.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Humble, authentic leaders who really understand their craft are equally scarce. After reading the following interview you’ll know why… Mike Myatt : What is your first recollection of really knowing that you were called to be a leader? Mike Myatt : What was the single biggest “ah-ha” moment you’ve had as a leader?

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JANUARY 16, 2011

This concentration on one thing to the exclusion of everything else happens to leaders too and yet I think we know that a leader’s job is never about just one thing. It only makes sense to invite more eyes, ears and voices to participate in achieving clarity of purpose and a common understanding of what’s important and why.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 23, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Now, Ive been wondering, what is the best first book about leadership that one should give to a new manager who wants to become a strong leader. For me, that book would be Timothy R.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Rohit made a laudable attempt to bring some clarity to the topic by sharing his observations about the practice of personal branding while justly defending Scott, however I don’t think he went quite far enough. Strength of personal character and reputation are your personal brand. So what’s the big deal you ask?

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2017

The last week has been filled with the disconcerting aftermath of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia , leaving many business leaders to wonder how they should react — what they should tell their employees and customers. In general, Americans care about business leaders’ positions on social issues.

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