Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 16, 2019

Simply put, leadership is the art of inspiring, motivating, empowering, supporting, and assuring a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. Since joining the workforce more than 25 years ago, and serving as a leader for numerous organizations, it’s apparent that leadership means very different things to different people.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2022

When they know you’ve seen and heard them, it diffuses some of the emotional intensity and builds a connection that allows you to move to constructive next steps. For example: “It sounds like you’re really frustrated with the lack of response from marketing and that’s sapping your motivation. Do I have that right?”.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2013

In Leading Through Uncertainty , Ray Davis writes, “Effective leadership is motivating, and it can and should be the energy that propels a company through inevitable waves of change. The negative energy created by worrying is replaced with positive, productive actions and attitudes.” People can handle the truth.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2016

economy by $350 BILLION a year in lost productivity and wasted energy? According to Nate Regier, co-founding owner and chief executive officer of Next Element , a global advisory firm specializing in building cultures of compassionate accountability, it shouldn’t be seen as an energy drain but as an energy source.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 26, 2023

Leaders require honest and constructive feedback to improve their performance and help them identify their blind spots. The key is knowing how to provide feedback to peers to motivate and inspire them. Peer feedback can be constructive and valuable when done correctly.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A “recognition sandwich” delivers corrective or “constructive criticism” between two slices of — often hollow — praise. Decades of research and dozens of studies show again and again that while money can be a de-motivator, it is rarely a good motivator. Making Your BUT Look Big.

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Leading Blog

MAY 17, 2012

Robert Kelly, author of The Power of Followership , described the leader/follower dynamic in The Art of Followership , this way: Star followers think for themselves, are very active, and have very positive energy. Meanwhile, followers are imagined as inferior beings in need of the leader’s direction, motivation, and protection.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 28, 2023

It’s no longer solely about the financial bottom line; today, companies understand that a motivated and engaged workforce is the driving force behind sustained growth. Regular performance reviews, constructive feedback sessions, and collaborative goal-setting discussions provide employees with a roadmap for improvement.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 6, 2017

As a friend, parent, leader, mentor, or coach you’ll be better equipped to help others in the most constructive ways. Replace this negative energy by affirming their convictions and dedication to quality. They are externally motivated and greatly appreciate clear direction. Type #1: Pleasers. Type #6: Passive-Avoiders.

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

You never get constructive input from a true troll. It’s almost always a waste of time to try to figure out what motivates them or how you can help them see the light. Your energy is better spent on neutralizing their impact. Attacking and complaining, for trolls, are not means to an end; they’re ends in themselves.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The primary motivation for this was to make a positive contribution to society, but there was also a strong belief that speaking up helped to express corporate values. For instance, chemical giant Dow has been focusing its efforts on environmentally friendly construction and industrial safety. An overwhelming 77.5%

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Nathan Magnuson

AUGUST 4, 2014

Redirect the Energy. The attention of an error usually tends to be the negative outcome – and along with it negative energy. Unless you redirect the energy to something positive, the focus stays in the wrong place. Provide Constructive Feedback. Feedback that is constructive is useful for positive change.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

There is a lack of employee engagement and productivity as accuracy levels decrease, absenteeism increases, motivation is lacking and an unhealthy degree of competitiveness exists. team members are not able to handle conflict constructively. team members are not able to handle conflict constructively.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2021

They recognize that even the most reasonable comment or idea, presented in the most constructive way possible, may still fall flat or lead to trouble if delivered at the wrong time. Finally, Detert writes, “The goal is to have your emotions be the motivation for action, but not the driver of how you behave.”. And get the timing right.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 27, 2020

Tip off phrases include, “I wish that…,” “I miss…,” and “I’m sorry that…” Thinking back to the past can be a source of energy and motivation when we’re reflecting on peak experiences or how to apply lessons learned. There’s a big difference though between reflecting and ruminating. When we ruminate, we stew.

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Leading Blog

MAY 4, 2018

When we are in clarity, we can maintain a constant flow of energy and maintain connections. What motivates us? It is the magic of your own ability to control [the construction of your box] that both protects and nourishes and becomes that which withstands and even thrives in chaos, change, and uncertainty. Why do we exist?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 13, 2019

Construct A Really, Really Good Question. In Google’s team study, they found what distinguished high-performing teams from low-performing teams is not team cohesion, motivation, or average IQ, but rather frequent turn-taking in conversations and high social sensitivity toward what team members are thinking and feeling.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

As you begin to work and construct your priority list, you may feel a constant flow of energy and excitement. One effective way is work on hard and keeps the motivation on you. The first thing to fix it, is define your task and work on it. Lastly, learn to set your main priorities in your life.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 30, 2020

It’s a results-driven guidebook that teaches you how to recover quickly from adversity, thrive on stress, preform on the emotional edge, and create a motivating environment (instead of trying to motivate people). My favorite chapter is the one titled, Winning versus Surviving. 5 – Leaders have specific goals.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 21, 2019

They anticipate things that others can’t see: Next Practices Businesses consistently invest energy envisioning all kinds of conceivable business situations. They create and simulate these situations to enable themselves to define plans for how they will respond should those circumstances one day occur.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 8, 2015

I find that people respond well when they realize you are sharing something that isn’t necessarily easy for you to discuss.” – Christopher Zaucha, leadership aficionado in the construction industry. “Be He said he needed motivation, not only at work, but in his personal relationships too. Be authentic. Be vulnerable.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

It’s a results-driven guidebook that teaches you how to recover quickly from adversity, thrive on stress, preform on the emotional edge, and create a motivating environment (instead of trying to motivate people). My favorite chapter is the one titled, Winning versus Surviving. 5 – Leaders have specific goals.

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The Office Blend Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them.” – Paul Hawken. We’ve either broken the spirit of a less established employee or de-motivated the high performer who could spend their time in a more valuable way.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The reason is energy leakage. The ones who resist making those decisions – who won’t cannibalize their own hero product or won’t terminate the toxic star employee – tend to be insecure and driven by ego or other impure motives. And time spent prematurely cultivating buy-in and fostering consensus just amounts to energy leakage.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The authors note that “Knowing Thyself means bringing a fresh transparency to our hidden motives and identities.” Rule 4: “Do Not Waste Energy on Things You Cannot Change.” The larger issue though is that we all possess a “powerful tendency to obscure, distort, and fictionalize on behalf of a fabricated reality.” Aristophanes.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 1, 2014

First off, I spend a lot of time constructing the presentation. Jump on stage and greet your audience — unless you’re a star and your reputation precedes you, every speaker needs to transfer their excitement and energy to the audience. The post Three Secrets Presentation Pros Keep To Themselves. appeared first on Rich Gee Group.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

Humans at work are more likely to respond to constructive, compassionate truth from someone important to them.” Active service requires investment of time, energy, and care.) Karin Hurt of Let’s Grow Leaders shared Stretch Goals: How to Motivate and Challenge Your Team. ” Find Mary on Twitter at @MarySchaefer.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 5, 2019

It’s a results-driven guidebook that teaches you how to recover quickly from adversity, thrive on stress, preform on the emotional edge, and create a motivating environment (instead of trying to motivate people). My favorite chapter is the one titled, Winning versus Surviving. 5 – Leaders have specific goals.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 9, 2019

It’s a results-driven guidebook that teaches you how to recover quickly from adversity, thrive on stress, preform on the emotional edge, and create a motivating environment (instead of trying to motivate people). My favorite chapter is the one titled, Winning versus Surviving. 5 – Leaders have specific goals.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 15, 2018

It’s a results-driven guidebook that teaches you how to recover quickly from adversity, thrive on stress, preform on the emotional edge, and create a motivating environment (instead of trying to motivate people). My favorite chapter is the one titled, Winning versus Surviving. 5 – Leaders have specific goals.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 5, 2012

For a leader, following a true passion can unlock leadership in a constructive, responsible way. First, thorough knowledge of a passion is a type of self-awareness that allows you to then focus limited energies on said passions. Passion plays a key role in building consensus and motivating team members to do great things.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 10, 2020

In fact, all modern coaches not only watch the game from the sidelines, they also manage and attend the training sessions, the strategy sessions, help construct the playbooks, recruit the staff and players, etc: the same too of business leaders and senior managers, of course. How long do you imagine that particular coach would last?

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The Center For Leadership Studies

MAY 31, 2022

What are you currently doing to constructively handle this and channel energy into positive solutions? their key motivators). Who could we prepare to give it to, or how could it be replaced or eliminated with better strategies and solutions? What (who?) is your biggest frustration? Have you ever had a coach or mentor?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 21, 2010

I’m asked frequently by clients and colleagues alike how I construct my presentations (see a typical slide to the right). Energy – Get them active, wake them up. This is key — most speakers just give info — you need to deliver action steps for success. Yell “Good Morning&# or get them to stretch. People LOVE stories.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 20, 2016

So I prepare and on those weeks of tiredness or seeming lack of focus, I leave my coaching session feeling motivated, focused and excited to be moving forward. I have come to learn that to cancel a coaching session is to lose energy for a week and to lose focus. Constructive Venting. Related articles.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Houston Strong motivational campaign launched. Other memorable campaigns have included: Houston Proud, Texas Cares, Clutch City, H-Town, The City With No Limits, Houston’s Hot, Magnolia City, Bayou City, Energy Capitol, Space City, Texas Sesquicentennial, Texas State of Mind, Don’t Mess With Texas, Spirit of Texas. GRB and LBJ.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

It may not always be possible, and accidents do happen – but not being able to find the quarterly report for the third meeting in a row sets a bad example, and it depletes others of the energy they could be putting towards other, more productive work. DO: Make a concerted effort to keep up with your tasks and responsibilities.

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