Lead Change Blog

JUNE 11, 2021

But whatever you do make a commitment to never stand alone. We made a commitment a long time ago to never do life alone – never again. What about your work gives you a rush; what part of it gives you a headache? Just talk and listen – listen really well and very carefully. With your ears and eyes and emotions. How about you?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2022

Becky Robinson shares a framework to cultivate followers that requires four commitments: value, consistency, endurance, and generosity. When you make these four commitments, you’ll deliver memorable content on a regular basis while keeping the long-term view in mind and being committed to helping and sharing with others.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2021

Rescuers don’t consider the time commitments for what they’re volunteering to do. Rescuers over-commit and don’t get their own work done. People are more committed to making the changes they identify. They are people-pleasers and want to be liked and feel appreciated. Their common response is, “Y es, I’ll help.”

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

Not following through on commitments is a leading contributor to truth decay. Don’t commit to do something unless you know you can follow through. Dropping balls . Make sure you under-promise and over-deliver.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Though there may be many reasons why a person or team misses their commitment – some of those even legitimate reasons – you end up on the short end of the stick. And your commitment, your promise, is at risk of being broken, too. I actually didn’t care why Roger missed so many commitments. But, it worked.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2017

It’s easy to “commit” to being a better listener without making much progress. It’s more effective to commit to a specific way of listening. Here are two ways you can keep that commitment and more easily reach your goal of listening 80% of the time in every conversation you have: 1. Strive to be more interested than interesting.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When the right people are involved in creating the plan, they are more committed to making it a success. You need a team of mutually committed individuals to make big things happen. Involving people in each step of the leadership process increases their ownership and commitment to improving the status quo. The goal is alignment.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 14, 2017

Informed by my 35+ years of leading high-performance teams and over a decade as a CEO, The Bridge to Growth reveals how servant leaders bridge strategy into exceptional execution by elevating the commitment and performance of the people they lead. But too many workers are being left out of this equation.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 13, 2014

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 8, 2013

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

Be Clear On Roles and Responsibilitie s – knowing what you are committing to in the collaboration is key. Lay Out The Ground Rules – having clarity over the ground rules such as time and money commitments is paramount. Work to your strengths and have clear action plans so everyone knows what they are doing by when.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 10, 2013

Leadership Development Commitment Expectations idea' My question back is: what are YOU doing with YOUR idea? Did you toss it out there, expecting others to happily and eagerly adopt it and start working on it immediately? Or… Did [.].

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

That trust arises from the CEO’s demonstrated values, fairness, and commitment to the organisation. Living those values, building trust and demonstrating commitment is demanding, and the pace can tell. I regularly share with clients to take time out, reflect, question, and refocus. . The most important aspect .

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 10, 2021

During my wallow recovery period, I committed to a number of doing/thinking/feeling items that I needed to do as part of getting back into the in-person business game. If your post-quarantine experiences parallel mine—or are yet to happen—perhaps the commitments I made to myself may benefit you, too.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 15, 2020

Decide and commit—make a decision and take that first step. Resolve to change—once committed, resolve to follow through. If you have no one that immediately springs to mind to help you in this reflection, I know that I can help and I am committed to doing that. Thought leader Tony Robbins suggests five essential actions.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 8, 2013

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2018

In doing so branding can be a catalyst for creating positive change by creating stronger connections between people and companies who demonstrate a commitment to values associated with social and environmental responsibility. 55% will pay extra for products and services from companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

When you see resistance as natural, the result of commitment either to the coworkers’ own goals or their engagement with organizational objectives, it becomes the most powerful tool to actually implement change. Your first change is your attitude towards resistance. Resistance is a signal for dialog.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2013

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 17, 2013

Leadership Development Self Leadership Actions Alignment Authentic Character-based Leadership Commitment influence Leadership Values' ” Whether you subscribe to the notion of leaders having “followers” or not, let’s consider this: What do others trust your leadership, i.e. why do they literally follow your lead? Someone has to be first.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2019

This maintained and, in many cases, enhanced their commitment to the organisation. The sharp vision galvanised my client organisation while providing ample opportunity for those less confident or committed saying their bit. They too often win the day, or at best slow the whole change process. Squeaky wheels’ did not win the day!

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Unreliability – Perhaps the most common enemy of trustworthy leadership, unreliability slowly chips away at trust every time a leader fails to meet a commitment. Leaders are expected to be role models of accountability, and when they don’t keep their own commitments, it sends a message to the entire team that it’s OK for them to do the same.

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AUGUST 13, 2014

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Committed to the job, not committed. Have you denied an opportunity to a person because of color, parenting status, appearance, educational background or other factors, due to unconscious assumptions about capability, availability, or commitment? Do you think you are open-minded, unbiased, and free of racism? Smart, not smart.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The flame of commitment and duty comes from a clear and convincing picture of what a unit or organization is striving to be, not just do. People need a constant they can count on, especially in times of massive change. That constant must be compelling, relevant, and the foundation for everything. Great leaders know humility bolsters trust.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 8, 2019

Bottom-up commitment. The early majority eventually want to hook up with the new idea, but want some proof that it works before committing. It’s really the early adopters who are the most important influencers: others value their opinion, because these coworkers are committed, engaged, and critical. The right change ambassadors.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 12, 2014

It is an assessment we make, either consciously or unconsciously, regarding the extent to which we can count on someone to honor their promises, as well as the sincerity of their commitment to act in service of the commitments we [.]

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

Those kinds of behaviors look like meeting deadlines, following through on commitments, being readily available or getting back to you in a reasonable amount of time, and holding themselves accountable for the results of their commitments.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Purpose can be an important contributor to employee experience, which in turn is linked to higher levels of employee engagement, stronger organizational commitment, and increased feelings of well-being. Specifically, purpose-led people are: 5 times more likely to be free of dementia. 22 percent less likely to exhibit risk factors for stroke.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2016

One client’s top value is “commitments” – meaning, keep your commitments to your commitments! When people keep their commitments, celebrate, thank, and recognize them for honoring that value and those behaviors. When people miss their commitments, don’t let it slide.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 13, 2020

To see if there was any scientifically measurable difference in those trained to be inclusive and committed to practicing it. RDR Group, along with a major hospital system and a prominent university, designed a workshop to look at behaviors that create “disconnects” and tend to increase cortisol.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Commit to doing the right thing regardless if anyone is watching. Ensure that your actions are in alignment with your core values. Commit to continuous improvement by learning new things over time. It means making sure that you’re doing the right thing and working and not spending time on things unrelated to your work. Be positive.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 1, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development The new year brings great opportunities for resolutions, goals, commitments and planning. Some great thought leaders have been sharing insights and inspiration on how to approach this important time. John Bossong inspires us to “create a new finish line,” “Create a new finish line.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

Although it took time, I was committed to loving this abandoned pup in spite of his baggage. Let’s commit to being leaders who love, and let’s be intentional about seeing others as people rather than objects. But I didn’t love him as much when he started to act out and behave badly. I had to choose to love him.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Is your team still on track to the focus it committed to on January 1? Daniel Lubetsky, CEO of the snack company Kind, says he chooses to say “not now” instead of “no” to enticing initiatives. “ September 22. September 22, 2019, will be a Sunday. Many of us make resolutions that include starting off each work week in a positive way.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 11, 2016

Commit to Change. In order to make changes in our daily habits, we need to start with one small thing and then commit to changing it every day. Here is an example conversation that I had at a recent presentation to make a change action specific: Me: “Who would like to share their commitment?”. Finish: How do you finish your day?

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