Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Samuel Bacharach writes in The Agenda Mover , that leadership is “about your capacity to take your ideas and work them through the maze of resistance, overcome challenges, and put those ideas in place. You need to build a coalition and develop the managerial skills required to maintain forward movement.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Welcome to the November 6, 2011 edition of leadership development carnival! Michael Lee Stallard presents Develop the Heart of a Champion posted at Michael Lee Stallard. posted at Business Wisdom: Words to Manage By , saying, "Part of executive development is recognizing the development that has already occurred.".

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 29, 2013

A former Google executive- wasn’t Mayer supposed to bring new energy to Yahoo!, Whenever changes are made at work- an employee is given a new task or a new way to do a current task- there will be resistance. It’s human nature to resist new responsibilities or rules. and maybe some of those famous Google perks? Create a vision.

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Mark Sanborn

JANUARY 13, 2023

Despite facing tremendous challenges and obstacles, Gandhi never wavered in his commitment to non-violent resistance. It illustrates the way in which an unwavering focus on a goal can inspire and motivate others to join in the cause, and ultimately lead to significant change. What is your focus?m.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2021

Shaking while talking, going silent, or literally fleeing the situation because we’re scared at the first sign of resistance doesn’t help. Finally, Detert writes, “The goal is to have your emotions be the motivation for action, but not the driver of how you behave.”. Managing our emotions makes it easier to focus on others’ responses.”

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Leading with Trust

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

“People don’t resist change; they resist being controlled.”. The truth is most people don’t actually resist change itself. They resist being told to change and forced to go along with it. In reality, they resist being controlled. In reality, they resist being controlled. They resent not having a choice.

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The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 22, 2013

When you are in the change business, you will eventually have to deal with resistance to your ideas, the direction you want to go, the new behaviors you are expecting, and more. Dealing with resistance is a normal part of leadership. If you lead others, you are in the change business. For example, I am very factual and data driven.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

If you’re struggling to gain traction on a new idea or program, you may be dealing with one of these five sources of resistance. Check yourself first, are your motives in their best interest? You’re out there with the right motives, connecting and doing the right thing, but they’ve been burned before.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 26, 2015

New beginnings and fresh starts are sometimes motivated by the desire to grow as a person. Think of bright shiny objects as a source of energy or refreshment, such as the new car smell or getting a new bicycle! This blog offers practical guidance for developing your leadership skills and making an impact in the world.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Executive coaching and talent development, in general, have been around for a few decades. That’s because while business coaching experience might help leaders develop the skills they need for their job, executive coaching goes far beyond this and doesn’t actually touch the technical skills a leader might need for their role.

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Your Voice of Encouragement

APRIL 5, 2012

At my company we recently completed a new online personal development system called ProStar Coach. During the months leading up to its release, I was involved with some personal development of my own. All this required a lot of time and energy to master. That meant a whole lot of learning for me.

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Change Starts Here

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

As change agents at work, we spend much of our effort on motivating people to change. However, even if someone is motivated to do something differently, they still need to be able to do it. Much of resistance is not a lack of motivation, but being daunted by the task ahead. Develop Capability. Provide Support.

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The Empowered Buisness

MAY 6, 2014

It motivated me to learn how the brain works and its impact on our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Psychologists now understand that willpower is defined by 5 specific characteristics: Delaying gratification and resisting short-term temptations to meet long-term goals. It taught me how to live and realize inspiring work and life.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 22, 2014

If they’re smart, a leader who fails to make the right connections might see that they’re heading for disaster when they become overwhelmed and unable to accomplish what they need to or when there is persistent resistance to change. The time is now, and developing relationships with your followers must be a priority.

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Mark Sanborn

JANUARY 11, 2021

They’ve helped you grow, develop and achieve new results. Trying takes energy and effort. Few like to struggle, but to understand its importance, remember: resistance builds muscle (physical, mental and spiritual) and can make us stronger. It can motivate or even demoralize others depending on how you achieved it.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Welcome to the June 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! 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. New ideas are resisted and decisions delayed. Development. Communication.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 7, 2015

It''s what keeps us young and happy, if we embrace it rather than resist it. When we find we are resisting change, we need to respect that it is natural to go through a psychological change process as we give up the old and come to either accept or reject the new. Develop Leadership Skills: A Mobile Reference Guide. Be patient.

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2019

Develop an implementation strategy that allows your business to identify barriers and accumulate victories. Creating an ownership culture demands employee motivation through trust, empowerment, and recognition, at least. In other words, don’t start the process if you don’t have the energy and zeal to pull through.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 8, 2020

I like the way Timothy Tobin, author of Peak Leadership Fitness: Elevating Your Leadership Game , put it during our interview : “Leadership is an endurance activity, and to be at your best requires your full and best energy.” If we’re in shape and feeling good, we bring energy and focus to the teams we lead.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The most effective leaders work to create an environment that will stimulate, motivate and develop people—who in turn will bring their best to work. They may believe that calm cultures mean a lack of activity or purpose—that stress and chaos lead to greater drive and energy. Resist micromanagement.

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QAspire

JANUARY 16, 2011

One thing that really struck me was the simplicity of his life and his messages (like the one below): Photo by Tanmay Vora at Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad Gandhi was a simple leader who used simple language and lived a simple life – yet he was able to concert energies of an entire nation towards achieving Indian Independence.

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Change Starts Here

AUGUST 6, 2013

For those whose difficulty with change is internal, help them deal with their fears and emotions by developing support systems and fostering resilience. Remove doubt about the change by addressing objections, respecting resistance, and reducing risk. Motivate Action. Part of influence is enabling people to change.

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CO2

JANUARY 10, 2014

The objective should determine the type of meeting: decision-making, informational, creative, or motivational. These meetings should develop or drive back to the values, mission, and vision of the organization. Who are potential resisters and why? Motivational Meetings. Dialogue is critical. Who will be affected?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Michael Lee Stallard presents Develop the Heart of a Champion posted at Michael Lee Stallard. posted at Business Wisdom: Words to Manage By , saying, “Part of executive development is recognizing the development that has already occurred.” It’s much more effective to direct our creative energy by Brainsteering.

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 6, 2019

The crows had to expend a lot more energy than the hawk to maintain their efforts. Gossip, backbiting, passive-aggressiveness, or outright resistance are all forms of crap leaders occasionally have to endure. Check your motives —The hawk isn’t completely innocent in this situation. Why was flying in this particular area?

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CO2

JULY 25, 2023

They bulldoze their plans through and others, who weren’t consulted, wind up resisting them — no surprise there. in building strategy, the ‘ professor ’ style works well; in motivating people to action, the ‘ innovator ’ style is effective). The energy in the room started to feel sluggish and heavy.

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CO2

JULY 25, 2023

They bulldoze their plans through and others, who weren’t consulted, wind up resisting them — no surprise there. in building strategy, the ‘ professor ’ style works well; in motivating people to action, the ‘ innovator ’ style is effective). The energy in the room started to feel sluggish and heavy.

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Leadership Welch Bottom-up Innovation 78

Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Here are five of them: Be the Coach: Resist the urge to jump in and do the work. Spend your energy on coaching your leaders to build their capacity to do what needs to be done. Pay attention to their development and results. Be the Strategist: Develop and communicate an overall picture and plan for your organization.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2010

  Still, I’m enjoying the process of developing new skills and increased flexibility.  Have you learned about the 7 energy systems within us called Chakras? I am also into energy work. I think it would be cool if you developed some sort of workshop around it!   It just felt like the thing to do. 

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2011

So when it comes to motivating employees to change, it should be no surprise that leaders who rely on rationality typically spend time and energy on the wrong things, send messages that miss the mark, and create frustrating unintended consequences. How did the CEO motivate other senior leaders to spend time in Washington?

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Roundtable Talk

MARCH 4, 2010

Don’t look for or expect 100% support for your ideas… recognize that many people will be comfortable with the status quo and will resist change. Don’t waste your energies trying to win everyone over. Decide who is most crucial to your project and focus your energies on securing their buy-in. Happy leading!

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Leading Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Because business is fraught with many risks and challenges, and because this journey isn’t right for everyone, I’ve developed some questions that will help you get more clarity so you can make better decisions for yourself when it comes to starting a business. What are your motivations for wanting to own your business?

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 20, 2018

Human beings have an astonishing ability to learn, but our motivation to do so tends to decrease with age, particularly in adulthood. As adults, we are much more interested in preserving what we learned, to the point of resisting any information — and data — that challenges our views and opinions.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

But you need to motivate your people to get things done. At the Neuroleadership Summit in New York City this October we jointly presented research and findings explaining why leaders should develop the capacity to build secure attachments and personal relationships. Do you have that kind of bond?

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Miles Anthony Smith

JUNE 5, 2018

Adrienne Tom ( Career Impressions ) ​ My #1 tip for being successful in a career today would be ongoing investment in professional development and skills development. What you like, what motivates you, what fires you up. There are many nuggets of wisdom from reading through the depth of their secrets for success. #1:

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Is there someone on your team who you’d like to coach, but resists your help? Resistance to coaching takes many forms,” says Amy Jen Su, managing partner of Isis Associates, an executive coaching and leadership development firm and coauthor of Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2017

According to Matthew, Neal was a “narcissistic, passive-aggressive egomaniac who was impervious to criticism or personal development.” Leaders should resist the urge to ambush the delta member and instead, follow a four-step approach: Reassess and, if necessary, reassign the roles. ” I asked Matthew.

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