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When Passive Aggressive Meets the Truth #meanit

Let's Grow Leaders

'He was the poster-child for passive aggressive (at least that’s my side of the story). In an effort to keep the peace, I’d tried to shake it off. I’d kept my mouth shut, and encouraged my team to take the “high road.” But the high road was getting bumpier with time. With all this #meanit […] The post When Passive Aggressive Meets the Truth #meanit appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Learning Leadership from Losers

General Leadership

'“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy. You can learn almost as much about leadership from losers as you can from heroes. After 26 years of service with the Air Force , I have seen my share of both. I have had the honor of serving with superior commanders whom I would follow through the gates of Hell and the misfortune to suffer losers who stumbled blindly into a leadership position.

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My 5 Craziest Leadership Moments (and How a Little Crazy Can Work For You)

Terry Starbucker

'I’ve done some crazy leadership things, and nearly all of them dovetailed with another love of mine – music. I’ve put on an Elvis costume and belted out “ Suspicious Minds ” at a management dinner (complete with the sideburns and cape). I did a call and response sing-along to “ Bennie and the Jets ” at a field staff meeting (at 8AM – a great way to wake up).

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Employee Appreciation Day

Lead Change Blog

'March 7 is National Employee Appreciation Day. Do you feel appreciated for the work you do? If you are not feeling the love at work, you’re not alone. According to a recent GloboForce study of 653 survey respondents, 36% of employees reported they do not feel appreciated for the work they do. This is more [.] Author information Bill Benoist Owner at Leadership Heart Coaching Bill Benoist is Vice President of Information Services for one of the nation''s largest commercial real estate companies.

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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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Mean It Madness Month on LGL #meanit

Let's Grow Leaders

'Welcome to Mean It Madness Month on Let’s Grow Leaders. My sister, Jill Herr, works is a healthcare executive and speech pathologist, my nephew, Jared Herr (middle school) and son, Ben Evans (college), are active student leaders. We’re all disturbed by a pattern we see across many contexts. The severe consequences of people not saying […] The post Mean It Madness Month on LGL #meanit appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Tune-in Tonight! SiriusXM Ch125 @ 9pm Eastern (6p Pacific)

General Leadership

'Join us tonight – LIVE — at 9pm Eastern (6pm Pacific) on SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125 & the David Webb Show ! This is our 10th installment of the “ 12 Virtues of Leadership ” series and tonight we feature the virtue of “ Self-Control.” Join us on the air by calling into the show at 866-957-2874. You can also follow along on Twitter @GenLeadBlog and @davidwebbshow with hashtags: #GeneralLeadership #SelfControl.

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1 Way to Define Your Leadership

Lead Change Blog

'I was recently asked to give a talk at a conference where the theme was “Define Yourself.” In preparation for outlining what I might talk about, I reflected on all the ways that one can define themselves. Two ideas immediately popped: You define yourself by the things you do or don’t do – what you [.] Author information Alan Derek Utley Principal at Alan Derek Utley Alan is a Human Resources Director, Leadership Coach, and University Instructor in Management.

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My Saturday Afternoon With Seth Godin

Let's Grow Leaders

'About 2 years ago, I had the audacity (some should argue stupidity), to email Seth Godin my very first blog post. Let me be blunt, the post was terrible. But that’s not what he said when he wrote me back within a few hours of hitting send. Don’t get me wrong, he didn’t say […] The post My Saturday Afternoon With Seth Godin appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Key Performance Indicators of Good Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Dr. Greg Alston : “Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” - Peter Drucker This quote by one of the most respected management theorists of the last 100 years crystallizes the essence of how to determine whether someone is a good leader or not. Good leaders find a way to get the job done.

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First Look: Leadership Books for March 2014

Leading Blog

'Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in March. Low-Hanging Fruit : 77 Eye-Opening Ways to Improve Productivity and Profits by Jeremy Eden and Terri Long. A More Beautiful Question : The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas by Warren Berger. Thanks for the Feedback : The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen.

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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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8 Leadership Lessons from Billionaires

Lead Change Blog

'Ted Coine shared 8 Leadership Lessons from Billionaires over on the Talent Culture blog. Check it out! Being rich doesn’t mean you’re wise, and it doesn’t mean you’re good. All it means for sure is that you’re rich. With that caveat firmly in place, let me share some of my favorite leadership tidbits. I’ve gathered [.] Author information Meghan M.

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The Complete Collection: 25 Timeless Leadership Lessons That Just Plain Work

Terry Starbucker

'At last, they’re all here! It’s the final installment of my five-week series outlining my 25 timeless (and time tested) leadership lessons that just plain work. If you missed the first four installments, here is Part 1 , here is Part 2 , here is Part 3 , and here is Part 4 ). The complete collection of the 25 lessons are listed and/or linked below – the lessons discussed today are in bold ( p ast lessons are underlined and linked ).

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How to Get Recognized as an Emerging Young Leader

Great Leadership By Dan

'This post recently appeared in SmartBlog on Leadership : 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 Nicholas : “What are some good ways to get recognized as an emerging young leader in your organization without sounding like you''re trying to toot your own horn?

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Connect by Staying in Touch

Michael Lee Stallard

'#22 Hold In-Person Meetings and Regularly Check-In - Good relationships are maintained by staying in touch. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill understood this. Historians have found more than 1,700 letters, notes and telegrams Churchill wrote to his wife so that they would remain connected. Take a page from Churchill’s playbook. With your direct reports, stay connected by meeting weekly with them in person, if at all possible.

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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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Discovering Reasons to Stay

Lead Change Blog

'This following guest article is based on concepts from Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Getting Good People to Stay by Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans. This bestselling book provides twenty-six strategies to keep talented employees happy and productive. While their focus is on the employer, Beverly and Sharon pose some great questions we could all be asking [.

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Creative Leadership: Why You Need To Think Outside The Box

Tanveer Naseer

'People emerge or are elected as leaders in nearly every aspect of our lives, both personal and professional. While leadership does come in many ways, shapes, and forms, there are some people who go above and beyond when it comes to being a creative, inspiring leader. Thinking outside the box when it comes to your leadership style can be the difference in becoming a successful leader or one that people don’t look up to.

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Making Decisions Like Global Citizens

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Character is important, but leading ethically in the fullest sense requires much more than just demonstrate good character. In this 2 minute video, I describe 7 different perspectives that you may be hearing around the table as you discuss ethical dilemmas in your organization. Instead of being competing perspectives, each one is an important element of the full picture of what it means to lead ethically in a global society.

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15 Ways to Help Without Getting in the Way

Leadership Freak

'Helping done poorly is destructive. The need to help says more about your needs than theirs. 3 UN-helpful reasons you feel the need to help: Feel important. Elevate status. Look smart.

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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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Today’s Leaders: Compassion Without Courage

Lead Change Blog

'Joseph O’Shea was my boss in my first “permanent” job after college. Joe had been a crusty ex-union buster in the textile mills of South Carolina. He had a reputation for kicking butts and taking names, as he liked to say. Many a fellow employee lost his breakfast worrying about an upcoming meeting with Mr. O’Shea. [.] Author information Chip Bell Chip R.

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The Leadership Development Carnival: Ides of March Edition

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . The Ides of March – corresponding to March 15 – is known as the date that Julius Caesar was killed in 44 BC. Although Caesar had been warned of his fate and counseled not to attend the Senate meeting where he’d be assassinated, he didn’t listen. If Caesar were reincarnated to lead the masses today, I’m sure he would: a) listen better and b) learn his lesson and decide to read these great leadership posts (thus being a much better leader and living a longer life the second time around).

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How To Deal With Stress At Work.

Rich Gee Group

'As a coach, I deal with client stress issues all the time. It comes with the job. I help my clients by focusing in on three simple philosophies from a book called Self-Powerment — written by Dr. Faye Mandell, an incredible woman and friend (go out and buy her book TODAY!). Let’s get down to the facts: There are three stressors which tend to hit us when we least expect it — Fear, Anger and Guilt.

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Updates and an Exciting Announcement

Michael Lee Stallard

'Much is happening at E Pluribus Partners these days. Presently we are: Working with a global advertising agency to create a custom employee engagement survey. Teaching workshops on Connection Cultures at TCU and the forensic accounting firm Connolly, Inc. Teaching online training for Executive Development Partners. Teaching a 4.5 hour online course for the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).

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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.

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5 reasons to re-examine how leaders communicate

Lead Change Blog

'The average person tells four lies a day, or 1,460 a year; a total of 87,600 by the age of 60. And the most common lie is ‘I’m fine.’” This quote appeared in a friend’s recent blog post and got me thinking.* Does the average manager tell four lies a day? Read more here. Author information Leigh Steere Co-founder, Managing People Better, LLC—a management research firm/think tank.

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10 Ways to Build Powerful Legacy Now

Leadership Freak

'Legacy is about life not death. Legacy isn’t tomorrow. Legacy is now. How people think of you now is how people will think of you then. Today’s footprint is tomorrow’s legacy.

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5 Easy Ways To Give Great Customer Service.

Rich Gee Group

'I ordered new running shoes from Zappos the other day. If you’ve ever ordered from Zappos — you’ll know they sometimes don’t have the best prices. But they do deliver the best customer service. When I say “CUSTOMER SERVICE”, it isn’t specific to business owners. If you work in corporate, CUSTOMER SERVICE is critical — you have CUSTOMERS above you, along side you, and below you.

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Five factors to inspiring team members

Lead on Purpose

'We all know people who inspire us, who encourage us—through their actions and example—to work hard, to persevere through difficult circumstances. What’s their secret? How do they persuade others to do great things?

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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.

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Which Comes First?

Lead Change Blog

'In preparation for an upcoming executive education session, I conducted a quick pulse survey earlier this month. I wanted to understand whether the leaders attending my training believe that there is a difference in the importance of career development to their employees based upon their current level of performance. And they do. A Picture of [.] Author information Julie Winkle Giulioni Julie Winkle Giulioni has spent the past 25 years improving performance through learning.

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The Leadership Development Carnival: Ides of March Edition

Great Leadership By Dan

'The Leadership Development Carnival Ides of March Edition is up! This month''s edition is hosted by executive coach and blogging extraordinaire Mary Jo Asmus at her Aspire-CS blog. You can find it right here: The Leadership Development Carnival Ides of March Edition. A collection of 26 recent posts, from some of the best leadership bloggers on the planet!

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Simple Tips for Cross-Cultural Communication via the Internet

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'The Internet has opened the door for cross-cultural communication. Where the United States was once isolated because of its size and location, you can now easily communicate with people in other countries, for work or networking, without having to leave home. If you work for a global company, your team might be located in the United States, Germany and India, but you can easily communicate via email and can have face-to-face team meetings through video-conference.

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3 Keys For Transformational Leadership

Joseph Lalonde

'P eople are looking to you. They’re looking for answers. They’re looking for guidance. They’re looking for hope. All of these things can be found in a great leader. But your tribe is also looking for something else. They’re looking for transformation. And you’ve got to have to be skill in transformational leadership. Are you?

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How to Write OKRs: 45 Effective Examples

Discover how to align everyday employee priorities with company goals. Many companies are embracing objectives and key results (OKRs) as the best practice for committing to goals and following through. Objectives are outcomes that reflect current company priorities. Each employee should write OKRs that roll up to larger company goals. Show employees how they contribute to the larger mission.