January, 2014

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How to Succeed as Scope and Scale Increases

Let's Grow Leaders

'“Sam” was beaming with excitement as he told me about his promotion. He was in the throws of a transition from supervisor to manager, He’ll now lead leaders. ”…but it’s scary,” he added. “I know I have to handle this whole thing differently. I was very close to my team. We talked about everything […] The post How to Succeed as Scope and Scale Increases appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Believe the Best in Yourself!

General Leadership

'When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt. Honore de Balzac. Visualize you are an ice skater in a competition. You are in first place going into the final round. If you perform well, the gold medal is yours. You are nervous, anxious and frightened. Then, mere minutes before it’s your turn to take the ice, your trainer rushes over to you with incredible news: “You’ve already won!

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When “Failure Is Not an Option”

Michael Lee Stallard

'As seen on Fox Business. Some years ago I ran into the director Ron Howard at our local Starbucks. I said hello and told him how much I enjoyed the movie “Apollo 13,” which, in case you didn’t know, he directed. “Apollo 13″ is a remarkable movie. It captures the story of one of NASA’s finest moments, when the NASA team’s extraordinary willpower, energy and creativity snatched the Apollo 13 crew from the jaws of death after an electrical malfunction impa

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The Incredible and Incalculable Power of No

Terry Starbucker

'It’s so easy for a leader to say yes. Its a simple nod of the head, or a “ yep “, or an “ OK “, or a smile and a “ sure “ And, we like to throw in an embellishment for good measure. “No problem!” Most ambitious leaders like to think of themselves as doers, so to turn anything down is akin to failing, or looking less than the awesome superperson that we’re supposed to be.

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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.

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Do you have leadership presence?

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.” Lao Tzu Leadership is about results and positive outcomes, and so leaders want the hearts and minds of others directed toward a unified purpose. Presence is one way the leader can engage the energies and commitment of others to a common goal. Authenticity and effective communication [.

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Reinventing Vermeer

N2Growth Blog

'By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Tim’s Vermeer is a riveting documentary about inventor Tim Jenison’s quest to understand the genius of Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer. The film chronicles Jenison’s discovery of a technique Vermeer may have used to create his photo-realistic paintings prior to the invention of photography.

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Join General Leadership Tonight on SiriusXM Chan 125 – 9pmEST!

General Leadership

'We hope you enjoyed David Webb’s December broadcast with the troops and General Leadership live from Kabul, Afghanistan. Tonight, you can join us live at 9pm Eastern Time (6pm for you West Coasties!) for our first new show of 2014 as we continue our “ 12 Virtues of Leadership ” series on SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125 and the David Webb Show with the following special guests: - Ken Wahl (Twitter: @KenWahl1 ) and Shane Barbi (Twitter: @Barbi_Twins ). - Papa Joe Bradford (Twitter

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7 Practices of Alan Mulally that Helped Ford Pass Competitors

Michael Lee Stallard

'The remarkable turnaround of Ford led by Alan Mulally — without U.S. government financial aid — provides an outstanding example of how to gain competitive advantage through organizational culture. When Mulally arrived at Ford in 2006, the automaker’s culture could be described as silo rivalries with leaders embroiled in turf wars. This culture drove Ford to the verge of bankruptcy.

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Comfort With The Uncomfortable: The Leadership Antidote For The Toxic Team

Terry Starbucker

'On my latest More Human Leadership Podcast , I have a lively and inspiring chat with Liane Davey, author of the NY Times best seller “ YOU FIRST: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done” . It was a real treat to have Liane on the show, because of her many years of experience in working with some of North America’s leading financial services, consumer goods, high tech, and healthcare organizations, providing her deep insights into group dynamics to create powerf

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2014: The Year of Your Career

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Career Development When it comes to career development, leaders frequently put themselves at the back of the line. Day in and day out, they handle customers, employees, and the business. They execute strategies and tactics. They help others learn, perform, and grow. And there’s often little left for themselves. The problem with this selflessness is that it’s [.

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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

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25 Leadership Quotes From Martin Luther King Jr.

Joseph Lalonde

'T oday is the day set aside to honor the late Martin Luther King Jr. He’s the man who helped propel the civil rights movement forward. According to Wikipedia , he was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Like many of you, he had lots of titles and roles. He juggled his responsibilities the best he could and left a huge impact on the world, decades after his assassination.

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Effective Networking: 6 Secrets Your Kids Know

Let's Grow Leaders

'We’d spent the last 5 days reconnecting as a family, completely dark from any semblance of social networking. Alright, I’ll be honest… all networking…each night my husband and I requested a table for 4 on this 5 night cruise to Mexico. It’s cool to meet other travelers… but not this time, we needed family and […] The post Effective Networking: 6 Secrets Your Kids Know appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Prepare for the Future with a Completed Bucket List

General Leadership

'“Things turn out the best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.”. John Wooden. As the end to my working years begins to come hazily into view, conversations with younger co-workers naturally and frequently include the question, “What are you going to do when you retire?” Feeling not very smart or helpful, I usually mumble something about taking care of household chores that have been put off for later.

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Great Resource for Personal Strategic Thinking and Planning

Michael Lee Stallard

'At the beginning of each year, I take time to step away from day-to-day activities and assess the big picture. In other words, I reflect on where I want to go over the next 5-7 years, the progress I’ve made over the prior year and what I would like to prioritize in the year ahead. Peter Drucker’s writings have always stimulated my thoughts during times of reflection and strategic thinking.

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

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Taking The Radical Leap To Great Leadership (and Changing The World)

Terry Starbucker

'I’m honored to chat with one of my leadership mentors on my latest More Human Leadership Podcast - author, keynote speaker and consultant Steve Farber. Steve has written and published a series of best-selling leadership books, including “ The Radical Leap ”, which recently was named one of the “100 Best Business Books of All Time”. Under the banner of his company Extreme Leadership Incorporated, he is also is a senior-level leadership coach and consultant, and has worked with and sp

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A Meeting Leadership Secret That Will Save You Time and Frustration

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Chaos It was a mess. The World Wide Widgets leadership team had gathered to decide how to use surplus funds. After the President shared a few of her ideas regarding equipment or new hires, the VP of Operations suggested they take a vote. The Human Resource Director objected and offered another thought on how the [.] Author information David M.

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10 Tips for Having 1 on 1 Meetings with Your Boss

Great Leadership By Dan

'I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. Those that get picked for a post will receive a free copy of my eBook. This question from Jennifer: “Can you give us some tips and tricks for 1X1 meetings with your boss, including how to prepare for the meeting and ways to discuss your career and goals?” Sure can! I’ve written a post on the same topic for managers: How to Have an Effective 1 on 1.

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Trickle Down Intimidation

Let's Grow Leaders

'Mark shuts the door and begins the emergency meeting. What he’s got to say isn’t easy, but these guys can handle it. That’s why they “get paid the big bucks.” He minces no words. Stock prices, competitive pressures… time to get it together. NOW. The intimidation factor is high. Fix it fast… or […] The post Trickle Down Intimidation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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How to Create a Shared Vision That Works

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'The Full Steam Ahead! Roadmap This is a “how to” post – for leaders and team members who want to create a shared vision. Over the years I have written blog posts that provide an explanation of each of these steps. This post connects the dots by linking these posts with the steps they support. This is the roadmap for the process I use to create a shared vision that not only inspires, but provides clarity on direction and ongoing guidelines for decision-making.

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Alone No Longer: Ten Years Later

Michael Lee Stallard

'Katie Stallard with daughters Elizabeth (left) and Sarah (right). Ten years ago today, my wife’s surgeon told me she had advanced ovarian cancer. Today Katie is cancer free and flourishing in every way. The experience of spending more time with my family and friends during that season of supporting Katie while she underwent treatment opened my eyes to the power of connection.

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Understanding (and Preventing) Ethical Leadership Failures

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Understanding What Causes Ethical Leadership Failures Ethical leadership failures can be caused by different types of problems that may compound. Some of these problems are individual and others may be embedded in the organizational culture.

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A Leadership Lesson from the Mother of Dragons

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development “You do not owe me your freedom. I could not give it to you. Your freedom is not mine to give. It belongs to you and you alone. If you want it back you must take it for yourselves. Each and every one of you.” - Daenerys, Stormborn of House Targaryen You can find leadership [.] Author information Mary C Schaefer President at Artemis Path, Inc.

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Innovation: Five Signs You Might Be Faking It

Every company wants to be a leader in innovation, but how can you tell if your company is really innovating or just going through the motions? See the 5 signs you might be faking innovation and what to do if you are.

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Great Leadership Comes with a Counterintuitive Approach

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Shaun Spearmon : People often say that great leaders are born that way (i.e Lady GaGa) , with the implication that leadership is an intuitive skill. I wholeheartedly disagree. Great leadership is certainly associated with strong instincts and intuition, but intuition and instincts are shaped by training and more importantly, greatly augmented through experience.

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The Screw Up Post I Shouldn’t Have to Write

Let's Grow Leaders

'If you ask any leader for the right way to handle a screw up, you’ll likely hear the following advice. 1. Admit the screw up 2. Apologize 3. Do what you can to make it right. Try it. Tell a few leaders you just screwed up and ask for advice. Let me know if […] The post The Screw Up Post I Shouldn’t Have to Write appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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25 Ways to Spot Leaders You Can Trust

Leadership Freak

'Before everything else, determine if people are trustworthy. But, what if time is short and schedules full? How can you quickly spot someone you can trust? Leaders you can trust: Acknowledge they don’t know. Treat waiters and waitresses with kindness and respect. How do they treat rental cars and hotel rooms? Take clear positions on […].

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Women of Innovation – Lori Ruff

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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Tough Comp Conversations: A Guide For Doing Them Right

Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR

Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conver

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Leading Ethically in 2014 (The Mindset and Action Steps)

Leading in Context

'These timely articles published in Fox Business, The CEO Magazine, the Management Excellence Blog and the LeadBig Blog, detail the mindset for ethical leadership success and the specific action steps that leaders can take to be intentional and proactive about ethical leadership. As you read, think about how taking these positive actions can transform your organization in the New Year.

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Keep Your Goals A Secret

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Like most people this time of year, you have likely set some new goals for yourself, your team, or your organization. Goals come in all shapes and sizes. They may be personal or work-related. Financial, health and wellness, career, or people-oriented. Short-term or long-term. Lofty or low hanging fruit.

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Leading in a World of Change: Lessons from Downton Abbey

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Hay Group’s Rick Lash : I confess it: I love Downton Abbey. Part of the attraction for me is the weekly escape to an unfamiliar world – a time, a place and a culture that seem light-years away from the daily challenges I face consulting with businesses on leadership issues. But it’s not easy to turn off my daytime mind – and I recently realized that my business clients can learn important and very relevant lessons, even from that distant world.

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Getting Past Fake Talk at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

'Fake talk diminishes relationships, slows work down, and jeapordizes results. At yet, the B.S. factor is alive and well in corporate America. We need more straight talk about fake talk. Fake talk is attractive as an easy way out. But when fake talk’s the norm, the real game becomes guessing what’s really happening or what […] The post Getting Past Fake Talk at Work appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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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.