Wed.May 14, 2014

article thumbnail

5 Subtle Ways Leaders Lose Credibility

Let's Grow Leaders

'Credibility is hard to establish and even easier to lose. The sad truth is I’ve seen really good leaders lose the confidence and credibility of their teams by making well-intentioned and innocent mistakes. I’m not talking about the big stuff like lack of follow-through or breaking commitments, but the subtle shifts that undermine all the trust you’re working to build.

Long-term 504
article thumbnail

Taking Time to Breathe

Lead Change Blog

'Breathing is automatic. Without breathing we cease to be. So if breathing is automatic, what on earth do I mean by this statement: Taking Time to Breathe? Well, it has to do with leaders and how so often they are in the mode of fast and quick because they are being measured on results. And, [.] Author information Beth Miller CEO at Executive Velocity Beth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a talent and leadership development advisory firm.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Finishing Well

Leading Blog

'Sportswoman, polar explorer and author of On the Edge , Alison Levine, recently told Forbes about finishing well: Most of the deaths on Everest occur on the descent —after a climber reaches the top. The reason so many accidents happen on the descent is because people use everything they have—all of their energy reserves—to get to the top, and then they have nothing left in them to get themselves back down the mountain.

article thumbnail

Leadercast: Beyond You

Lead Change Blog

'When we started Authentic Leadership Dallas, we didn’t know what would unfold. We had dreams of leaders gathering to exchange ideas and experiences, delivering insights and challenges to be better leaders. There were times when we weren’t sure it would work, and there are times we were amazed! Yesterday was one of those days. Read [.] Author information Jon Mertz Jon is a vice president of marketing in the healthcare software industry and named one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy

Software 287
article thumbnail

Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

article thumbnail

Peter Drucker’s 9 Functions of a Mentor

Leadership Freak

'I don’t care who you are or what you do. Be a mentor. Have a mentor. Don’t worry if you don’t understand mentoring. Just go engage in one of the nine behaviors that follow.

Mentor 273
article thumbnail

When to hire an executive or leadership coach

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . In my early years as an executive coach, I naively thought everyone could use coaching and would engage with gusto in the work and time it takes. The truth of the matter is that there are optimal times for someone to work with a coach and there are times when working with a coach isn’t the right solution. It isn’t optimal for someone to work with a coach if they don’t have the mindset or the desire to do the hard work being coached takes; much of the work can be emotional.

Execution 262

More Trending

article thumbnail

The Trouble With Oversimplified Conversations

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Sometimes in the rush to make a quick leadership decision, we end up "dumming down" an issue to speed up the process. "Dumming down" an issue may make the decision easier to make, but it may also lead us to make choices without considering current information, trends or context. Decisions made that way can cause problems.

Ethics 236
article thumbnail

Help Your Team To Understand

Joseph Lalonde

'W hen you’re in a position of leadership, you know there are actions happening behind the scenes. The rest of your team is oblivious to these happenings. Unfortunately, when they’re happening in secret, your team doesn’t understand the reasons you’re making the choices you’re making. This may lead to you being viewed as a bad leader.

Team 220
article thumbnail

Se7en Deadly Sins Blog Post Series: Sin #3

leaderCommunicator

'Now that we’ve established that leaders are almost always communicating—even when they don’t realize they are—it’s fair to say that 80%-90% of the average leader’s day is spent communicating. But how much time are those same leaders spending planning for those communications, and thinking about the messages that they are sending? More like 10%.It’s a fact that leaders are used to putting time and energy into business plans, product launches, business succession plans, and more, but when it come

Blog 135
article thumbnail

The Business Efficiency of Integrity

Mills Scofield

'A 2-fer! One of my favorite companies & sites ! Menasha, 165+ years old, is growing, profitable, solving customers'' real problems and having an impact. Key? Integrity - it truly pays dividends. Read on. "While much has been written about the relationship between integrity, trust and profitability in the last few years, there are companies who have lived this for over 100 years, like a 165 year old, billion dollar plus, 6 generation family business in Wisconsin, Menasha Corp.

article thumbnail

How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

article thumbnail

Corporate Shift toward Mobile Learning

Coaching Tip

'Preliminary results from a Rapid Learning Institute (RLI) survey at the 2014 ASTD Conference and Expo point to a big gap between what e-learners want and what they’re getting. The good news is that organizations are planning investments to close that gap. . Finding #1: Shorter is better , but still in short supply . RLI’s State of Workplace e-Learning Survey polled learning professionals attending ASTD.

article thumbnail

Here’s the New York Times Business Books Best Sellers List for May, 2014 – Michael Lewis’ Flash Boys is the Top Best Seller

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Here’s the New York Times Business Books Best Sellers List for May, 2014. (They only publish a list of business best sellers once a month). It looks like it has finally happened. After a very long run at #1, Lean In has fallen to the #5 slot. Lean In stayed at #1 longer than any […].

Books 106
article thumbnail

Leadership and Evolution

Coaching Tip

'We are in the midst of a storm that has been increasing in intensity for decades, driven by advancing technology and global integration. No company is immune. A new competitive threat or a big opportunity emerges. You quickly create a strategic initiative in response and appoint your best people to make change happen. And it does--but not fast enough.

Kotter 91
article thumbnail

Three Quick Observations – Steve Jobs; Women in Business (& Donald Sterling); The WWE and Foreign “Enemies”

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Just a short, quick, hopefully “isn’t this interesting to think about” blog post. #1 – I spoke this morning to The Branch, a weekly gathering of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce. Good group! This particular event is led by “Brother” Eddy Ketchersid and Richard Brown, with plenty of helpers. I presented my “short version” of […].

Blog 95
article thumbnail

10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

article thumbnail

How to Convert a Stranger into a Prospect in 10 Steps

David A Fields

'Stranger asks, “What do you do?” Clearly, for this step to work you need to be in some sort of situation where talking about business makes sense. In America, that means pretty much anywhere any time. If your target isn’t jumping onto the first step without prompting, a good bet is for you to lead […]. The post How to Convert a Stranger into a Prospect in 10 Steps appeared first on David A.

article thumbnail

Se7en Deadly Sins Blog Post Series: Sin #3 - Sloth

leaderCommunicator

'Now that we’ve established that leaders are almost always communicating—even when they don’t realize they are—it’s fair to say that 80%-90% of the average leader’s day is spent communicating. But how much time are those same leaders spending planning for those communications, and thinking about the messages that they are sending? More like 10%.It’s a fact that leaders are used to putting time and energy into business plans, product launches, business succession plans, and more, but when it come

Blog 85
article thumbnail

Keeping Your Foot in the Door

David A Fields

'A question I was asked… I thought I had a project with a VP of Sales that is new in his job, but now he wants to wait until he settles into the position for a few months. What is the best way to get my foot in the door and keep it there while […]. The post Keeping Your Foot in the Door appeared first on David A. Fields. Agreements Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Fees Positioning Proposals Relationships adding value benefits decision maker Marketing positioning.

article thumbnail

Three Strategies to Synchronize, Backup and Protect Your Business Data

Strategy Driven

'Virtually every type of company generates valuable data that must be updated, retained and safeguarded, including ‘secret sauce’ information on company products, employee data and sensitive customer information. As a company leader, it’s your responsibility to create and implement a strategy to make sure your information is synced to enable collaboration, backed up to ensure retention and secured to make sure data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.

article thumbnail

ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

article thumbnail

RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #79

Rapid BI

' “Your mother and I have saved enough money to send you to any college you like. Would you prefer train or bus?

article thumbnail

How to Deal with a Slacker Coworker

Harvard Business Review

'No one likes picking up someone else’s slack. But when a colleague leaves early, misses deadlines, and doesn’t give 100% to a project, it can be difficult to determine the best course of action. Should you confront them about their behavior? Speak to your boss? Or mind your own business? What the experts say. We’ve all worked with someone who doesn’t pull his own weight — a colleague who checks Facebook all day, takes two-hour lunch breaks, and never meets a deadline.

How To 12
article thumbnail

5 Ways a Leader Responds at the Outset of a Crisis

Ron Edmondson

'How do you respond when crisis comes to the team you lead? I love the leadership displayed during a scene in “ It’s a Wonderful Life ” where George Bailey is about to leave for his honeymoon and panic struck the Building and Loan. As the president, he was forced to avert his plan, go back and save the company. He kept the Building and Loan open with a couple of dollars to spare.

Crisis 60
article thumbnail

How College Experiences Shape Adult Lives, According to Gallup

Harvard Business Review

'High levels of well-being and engagement with work in adulthood are linked to 6 experiences in college, according to Gallup: having at least one professor who generated excitement about learning; feeling that professors cared about students as people; being encouraged by a mentor to pursue goals and dreams; working on a project that took a semester or longer to complete; having an internship or job that allowed for the application of ideas learned in the classroom; and being extremely active in

Mentor 9
article thumbnail

2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

article thumbnail

When to Pass on a Great Business Opportunity

Harvard Business Review

'Imagine you are the CEO of one of Britain’s oldest and possibly least innovative insurance companies, The Prudential. One of your better managers comes to you with the idea of setting up an internet bank. Or you are a supervisory board member of Mannesmann, a solid German engineering company, and your executive team suggests that the company bid for a mobile telephone license.

article thumbnail

Beijing’s Rules for State Capitalism Are Changing

Harvard Business Review

'When Shanghai Chaori Solar Energy, a Chinese solar cell-maker and power-generator, missed an interest payment on its bonds in February 2014, the Chinese government didn’t intervene. As a result, Shanghai Chaori became the first Chinese company to default on servicing its debt — since 1997. That immediately led to conjecture worldwide that China’s “Lehman Brothers moment” had arrived.

article thumbnail

Decisions Don’t Start with Data

Harvard Business Review

'I recently worked with an executive keen to persuade his colleagues that their company should drop a long-time vendor in favor of a new one. He knew that members of the executive team opposed the idea (in part because of their well-established relationships with the vendor) but he didn’t want to confront them directly, so he put together a PowerPoint presentation full of stats and charts showing the cost savings that might be achieved by the change.

article thumbnail

Alibaba Looks More Like GE than Google

Harvard Business Review

'Alibaba, the Chinese internet titan that filed for an IPO in the U.S. last week, could be the largest tech IPO in history. But Alibaba doesn’t look much like Facebook, Google, or even Amazon. Instead, it operates more like GE. Spanning e-commerce, payments, messaging, business software, entertainment, and more , Alibaba looks a lot like a conglomerate.

IPO 12
article thumbnail

ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.