Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 27, 2015
In the Q&A after my keynote the other day, a woman (ironically after refusing to use my microphone) asked, “You know that part where you talk about Professor Lupin and facing your fears? What if your biggest fear is that you won’t be heard… how do you make that feel ridiculous?” We chatted for a moment about really considering what “the worst thing that could happen” was in this scenario.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 27, 2015
Do you hold on to opinions like a pit bull, even when new information suggests it’s time to rethink your position? Are you quick to say no to new ideas? Do you hold tightly to corporate policies and procedures, even when it’s clear they aren’t working well? If yes, you create barriers for yourself and others that may be damaging your career, your organization’s results, and people’s job satisfaction – yours included.
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General Leadership
APRIL 27, 2015
GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “ In the military, as in any organization, giving the order might be the easiest part. Execution is the real game.” Lt Gen Russel L. Honoré. . How did you enjoy today’s post?
Women on Business
APRIL 27, 2015
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Leadership Freak
APRIL 27, 2015
Leaders who neglect what matters always fall short. 10 things that don’t matter much: Sitting at your desk. Past success. All the good reasons things can’t be done.
Great Leadership By Dan
APRIL 27, 2015
Every person, every organization, and every business gets stuck. For successful people and businesses, it can be very hard to recognize that they are stuck and even harder to do what is necessary to break free of old ideas and habits to get back on the growth path. Read David Greer’s guest post over at About.com Management and Leadership to find out how!
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Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 27, 2015
Failure. It happens to all of us. And as leaders, how we deal with it is important – not just for ourselves, but for the lasting message it sends to others. Recently we experienced one of our most public failures. The picture you see here is of Guy Harris and I in our studio during […]. The post What Leaders Must Do When Failure Strikes appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
APRIL 27, 2015
Guest Post by Jon Mertz. Millennials are more connected than any other generation before them. Through social platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, they connect with others far and near. Collaboration around problem-solving and purpose-enabling activities happens quickly and expansively. Prior to the social world, collaboration did occur, but it took place mostly face-to-face.
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 27, 2015
I haven’t met a blogger who hasn’t wanted to have a larger audience. Have you? I didn’t think so. When you begin putting yourself out on the internet and blogging about a topic you like, whether it’s blogging about leaders or drones or some other interest of yours, you want to gain the attention of people and have them come to your site.
Next Level Blog
APRIL 27, 2015
The news from the devastating earthquake in Nepal this past weekend is tragic and heart rendering. It’s a natural impulse at times like this to want to help. Most of us, of course, are not qualified to offer help on the ground. Fortunately, there are organizations with volunteers who are. If you want to contribute to their efforts by sharing some of your own resources, this link provided by the New York Times will provide you with the donation links for over two dozen organizations that are movi
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LDRLB
APRIL 27, 2015
Dorie Clark is the author of Reinventing You and Stand Out. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, she is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, and the World Economic Forum blog. Clark is a marketing strategy consultant and speaker for clients including Google, Microsoft, Yale University, Fidelity, and the World Bank.
Coaching Tip
APRIL 27, 2015
Great communications skills are essential for business and personal success. . It's time to drive audience members, co-workers, collaborators, and innovators to action and inspire them to change. As authors Kelly and Ben Decker write, "This book shows that becoming a great communicator takes just two things: a smart game plan and a lot of practice." " Communicate to Influence " is the first step to reaching those goals.
QAspire
APRIL 27, 2015
Last week, SHRM India published a list of “ Top 25 Indian HR Influencers on Social Media ” for the year 2014-15. I am glad to be ranked amongst top 5 influencers for the third consecutive year. Each year, SHRM India raises the bar and changes evaluation method. This year, they considered activity/interactions beyond Twitter to cover Blog , LinkedIn , Klout and Quora.
leaderCommunicator
APRIL 27, 2015
I appreciate technology as much as the next person, but I draw the line when it comes to inappropriate use of email. My email is exploding – literally. From unsolicited political or personal messages to the dreaded “ reply all ” on group communication, I’ve seen countless examples of blunders and misuse. I think we all have. Unfortunately, effective communication can be the casualty when employees have to manage such a glut of information.
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First Friday Book Synopsis
APRIL 27, 2015
There is a new book out about Google’s workplace culture: Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead by Laszlo Bock. Business Insider’s Richard Feloni wrote a column about one important portion of the book: Google’s HR boss says the best managers practice these 9 habits. Read his full article […].
Managing Communities
APRIL 27, 2015
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First Friday Book Synopsis
APRIL 27, 2015
Choosing our book selections for the First Friday Book Synopsis is not easy. I’m presenting my synopsis of a second biography of Steve Jobs at this Friday’s First Friday Book Synopsis. The second one! I don’t think that I have presented any other biographies at all in the 17+ year history of our event, but I do […].
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 27, 2015
Some of my favorite parts of Douglas Conant's and Mette Norgaards' 2011 book, TouchPoints , are these five lessons for leaders: You need to have dual vision. You need to be able to address the most pressing need and do it in a way that makes your employees more capable and ready to take on the next issue. No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted.
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Ron Edmondson
APRIL 27, 2015
I love church planters. I moved into church revitalization and part of the concern I had for doing so is that I might not have a foot into church planting. That would be tough for me. After two successful plants and having worked with literally hundreds of planters, I think it’s in my blood. (Interestingly, I learned a few years after my first plant that my mom served on the core of a church plant during her years before marriage.
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 27, 2015
Take a look at the list below. How many of these 27 management challenges are you facing right now? And, how many do you believe you'll face this year? Going from peer to leader Coming from the outside to take over leadership of an existing team Bringing together an entirely new team Welcoming a new member to your existing team Helping an employee who has a hard time managing time Assisting an employee who needs help with interpersonal communication Getting an employee more organized Helping an
Strategy Driven
APRIL 27, 2015
Here are a few more sales, business, and life answers that can help you make more sales TODAY, and help you build a personal brand and reputation FOREVER. 1. Jeffrey, what do you do EVERY DAY to build attraction and brand? What do you do to create consistency in your daily business habits? And I wonder how many of your daily habits take the long-term view.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 27, 2015
Photo by Andrew Nguyen. “I’ll get that done over the weekend.” This one sentence has become a one-size-fits-all solution when we can’t fit in working on a project, answering e-mail, or simply knocking items off our to-do lists during the week. And although it’s true, you can potentially get some work done over the weekend (particularly if you’re someone who is often interrupted and finds that the weekends are a rare oasis of focus), it may not be in your best
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Marshall Goldsmith
APRIL 27, 2015
Dear Followers: I’m excited that my new book Triggers is finally finished! Pre-order it now at Triggersthebook.com ! Life Is Good. — Marshall. Triggers is based on the fascinating realization I had a few years ago at an NAHR meeting that the key variable in behavioral change, in coaching, in life, is you! At this meeting there were many great HR leaders presenting.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 27, 2015
Anyone taking the time to delve into the literature of strategy quickly realizes that there are two fiercely opposed camps. In the red corner we have the “ positioning school ” (TPS) and in the white we have the “ resource-based view of the firm ” (RBV). Michael Porter is credited with (or more often accused of) creating TPS in 1980 —positing that a firm should think about positioning itself in its industry in a way that enables it to achieve competitive advantage.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 27, 2015
You might expect organizations that teach the latest in leadership theory to practice what they preach. It ain’t happening. There is a raft of research showing that improving gender balance leads to enhanced business performance. But business schools, which serve as talent pools for companies that are working on their own gender balance, seem stuck in yesterday’s statistics.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 27, 2015
When Gilbane, a family-owned construction company, hired a design firm for a rebranding, the designers surveyed Gilbane’s clients and came back with an important finding: Do not discount the fact that the firm is a “family-owned” business. “They advised us to retain that as a strong part of who we are,” said Paul Choquette, a fifth-generation Gilbane who runs the Mid-Atlantic operation. “There’s a feel to a family business that clients in our space like.
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Harvard Business Review
APRIL 27, 2015
There are few things at work as stressful as feeling that you can’t communicate with someone who has an impact on how well you do your job and on the quality of your experience at work. How many times have you thought carefully about something you want to communicate to your boss, a colleague, or subordinate, only to find yourself leaving the conversation feeling angry or frustrated by how it went?
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 27, 2015
Can you think of any business topic that’s been hotter for longer than innovation? Trouble is, it’s hard to think of any business challenge where real progress has been harder to come by. By now, your company probably has a new business incubator, an idea wiki, a disciplined process for mining customer insights, an awards program for successful innovators, and maybe even an outpost in Silicon Valley—all fine ideas—and yet, most likely, it still struggles to me
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 27, 2015
Corporate tweeters need to know that they aren’t just promoting a brand or solving a problem: they are performing for an audience, supporting customers throughout their journey, and even, subtly, selling. The best, like American Airlines, make it feel natural. They have given their social media staff a clear mission and a great deal of autonomy; the account’s managers chat with customers, offer up front to solve problems, and empathize with frustrated travelers.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 27, 2015
Proponents of virtual work certainly make a great pitch: no traffic, no hassles, no shoes. And the trend is certainly taking hold. The number of people telecommuting rose 79% between 2005 and 2012. But while life without a commute or dress code sounds appealing, are we forfeiting our ability to be creative for a few superficial benefits? A creative work life requires social relationships and serendipitous interactions.
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