Sat.Dec 14, 2013 - Fri.Dec 20, 2013

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Expert Advice on Gifts and Giving: A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

'Welcome to the Holiday Edition of the Frontline Festival: Expert Advice on Gifts and Giving. In addition to sharing their posts, I invited each thought leader to share their “leadership gift” in one or two words. Engaging a Giving Spirit Jon Mertz, Thin Difference shares The Unboxed Life: Giving To lead more fully, we need to […] The post Expert Advice on Gifts and Giving: A Frontline Festival appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Give the Gift of Time

N2Growth Blog

'By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Marissa Mayer is in trouble. Information recently spilled through the Yahoo firewall that she is habitually late. Evidently she has the tardy gene, a degenerative marker that becomes symptomatic with a little authority and can become chronic with a lot. She is not alone; many bosses do things they shouldn’t when they can.

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The One Leadership Responsibility You Must Accept

Terry Starbucker

'I remember the first time I really acted like a leader – that is, when I accepted the most important leadership responsibility. It happened in 1977, when I was in high school. I was the editor-in-chief of our student newspaper. We had a staff of about 12 people, and my job was to get all the content put together, edited, typeset, proofed and delivered to the printer by our deadline.

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How leaders seek the best in others?

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership When you are a leader, you are working with people. How you view people would have the greatest leadership impact on your careers as a leader. How you interact and motivate is an ongoing challenge. But leadership is a team sport. We all need one another to create great teams. As a leader, what dialogue [.

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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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7 Reasons You Won’t Hear the Truth

Let's Grow Leaders

'Your team decides what you can handle. Like parents protecting young children, they safeguard you and themselves. They anticipate tantrums, and work around them. They’ll even throw in a few things “they’re worried about,” to make you feel better. Don’t blame them. You’ve taught them well. Your well-intended intensity sends them to the nearest diaper genie to […] The post 7 Reasons You Won’t Hear the Truth appeared first on Let's Grow Le

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Are You a Thought Leader?

Leading Blog

'This is a post by Mike Myatt author of Hacking Leadership : The 11 Gaps Every Business Needs to Close and the Secrets to Closing Them Quickly. What is a thought leader, and what does thought leadership mean in today’s business world? As much as some people wish it wasn’t so, a thought leader is not someone who simply restates someone else’s views and positions.

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Fighting Fires Instead of Leading? You Might Be Suffering from Attention Deficit Trait

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development As a leader, do you sometimes feel like you’re dashing from one emergency to the next? If so, you’re like thousands of other leaders, struggling to stay on top of everything that’s coming at you, balancing multiple priorities, and unable to get ahead of the power curve. Thinking about the future and your long-term strategy [.

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Winning When the Troops are Tired

Let's Grow Leaders

'“I’m so sorry, I whispered before he could even say hello.” It was Sunday afternoon, and it was the third time I had to call. He graciously spoke what we both knew was technically true, “Karin, no worries, this is my job.” But it had been a long couple of weeks, and I […] The post Winning When the Troops are Tired appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Leading Beyond Success Towards Creating Significance

Tanveer Naseer

'The following is a guest piece by Mike Myatt. It is my sincere hope that those who read my latest book, “ Hacking Leadership ”, will use it to as a tool to plow a path to significance, not merely success. Some would say that any discussion along this topic line is nothing more than a debate over semantics. However, it is my opinion that those who hold this view truly don’t understand the difference between the two, and are simply attempting to blur lines in order to feel better about themselves

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5 Characteristics of Successful Women Leaders

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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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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The Power of Gratitude

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Self Leadership [link] “There is great wisdom in the idea that “we become what we think about most of the time.” The human brain is a goal-seeking, problem-solving machine, and the things we think about, focus on, and worry about inevitably shape our destiny. We all know this, and yet most of us completely fail to see (or [.

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Leadership Development for 5 Year Olds?

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 Jason Ewing, from www.followthatleader.com : “In your opinion, at what age do people truly begin to develop leadership skills? I coached young children in a summer track and field league for about 6 years.

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Connect with the Core

Michael Lee Stallard

'#11 Connect with the Organization’s Core – Remember to make an effort to connect with people who have less power, control and influence because they are the ones who do most of the work when it comes to executing the tasks of your organization. Research has shown that higher status employees pay less attention to those with lower status and they are unaware of it.

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Proof that the Glass Ceiling Can Shatter

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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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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5 Challenges for Your Living Tombstone

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Self Leadership “What do you want written on your tombstone?” The question has been posed over and over, challenging people to pause and consider what they want their lives and legacy to ultimately be. There are so many things that could be said… “He was a good man… I told you I was sick… She [.] Author information Page Cole Owner, Visiting Angels of Green Country(non-medical homecare franchise).

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Fast Change: The co-organization of Business

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post By Russell Raath : There are many descriptors for the world we live in. Volatile, complex, global, flat, uncertain, unpredictable, and on. But I would suggest that it is Fast Change that defines our world more than any other word or phrase, and our greatest challenge has become living with it and learning to cope within it. It doesn’t matter whether you come at this from the perspective of your personal life, or through the lens of whatever you do for a living.

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How to be Assertive Not Pushy

Leadership Freak

'Pushy people want what they want regardless of how you feel. You have pushy-jerk radar that tells you to resist, protect, hold back, or attack. You put up with pushy people because you’re afraid not to. Pushy leaders walk on others to get things done. They won’t take no. On the other hand, leadership demands […].

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The Secrets of Success

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]. Female Entrepreneurs advice for business women better business blogs by women build your business business advice business blog for women business strategy for women business women advice business women conferences female board members female business leaders female business management fema

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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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Four Senses of Character-Based Leadership

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in SmartBlog for Leadership [link] I often read leadership posts or engage in leadership discussions where different definitions of leadership are present. One definition of leadership implies position. But on the Lead Change Group website we talk about Character-based leadership. Character-based leadership is influence others grant you because of who you are, not because of what position you hold.

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The Annual Wrap Up For Leaders

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: As a Vistage Chair for almost 8 years, one of the rituals my group has is an annual wrap up. Each member reflects back over the past 12 months and then looks ahead to the next year. This time has proven valuable to members. Many have seen their companies and their leadership grow year over year.

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The conversation behind the conversation

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . Susan, a sales leader, is checking in with a team member on progress with a proposal he’s preparing. Susan’s words: “How are you coming on that proposal?” Susan’s thoughts: I shouldn’t have to ask him this, but he always waits until the last minute or misses deadlines. I feel like I have to check up on him. Team member’s words: “ I haven’t had time to work on it.” Team member’s thoughts: I wish she wouldn’t check up on m

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Five Secrets to Escaping the Past

Leadership Freak

'Your job is moving people into the future not recreating the past. Tensions emerge when leaders pull toward the future and followers cling to the past. Clinging to the past is losing your future. Clinging: People cling to the past because they: Don’t feel heard. People who consistently bring up past situations are saying, “Please […].

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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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What One Career Insight Would You Want a 20-Something to Know Now?

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Career Development Within the Lead Change Group, there are many diverse perspectives and experiences to tap. Millennials are the next generation up and they are a large and energetic group. Each generation has a responsibility, I believe, to embrace the young and old and learn from each other. With all this as background, we posed the question [.

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7.5 New Year’s Leadership Resolutions

Nathan Magnuson

'This year has just about come to a close. The Type As among us are probably wrapping up their goals and planning for the new year (if they aren’t finished already). The rest will catch up. Maybe. I saw a great post from Mark Miller last week on New Year’s resolutions for leaders – and […].

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Mike Myatt on Hacking Leadership

Persuasive Powerhouse

'It’s rare for me to get as enthused about a leadership book as I am about Mike Myatt’s Hacking Leadership. Mike’s extensive experience as the CEO Coach has provided him a deep understanding of the issues facing leaders today and specific actions they can take to understand and navigate by understanding the gaps that can be detrimental to them.

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Six Ways to Deal with Messy People

Leadership Freak

'The easiest, short-term leadership strategy is avoiding people. Just hide in your office doing paperwork. Connecting with people is messy. Hidden baggage bubbles just under the skin. Emotions erupt. Priorities shift. Personal lives collapse. Health declines. Financial stability vanishes. Just when you figure them out, they change. Safe: Disconnection is safe.

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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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10 New Year’s Resolutions for the Servant Leader

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] As this year winds down, I’m preoccupied with the question of how I can be more effective next year. My historical method, and the process I’ve started for 2014, has been to create a plan – complete with goals, strategies and tactics. However, someone challenged me recently with the idea of establishing resolutions.

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Three Tips for Pain Free Performance Reviews

Next Level Blog

'This is the time of year that instills fear and loathing in the hearts of managers everywhere. The good news is that you may be planning on taking some extended time off during the holiday season. The bad news is you may also be planning to spend some of those precious hours writing up annual performance reviews for the people that report to you. If that sounds like what you’ll be doing over the next couple of weeks, I’m here with three tips to help make it at least somewhat pain free for you a

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10 Ethical Leadership Questions For the New Year

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership is evolving, and expectations are increasing. Will we be ready?

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Solving the Pathetic Meeting Problem

Leadership Freak

'Orderly leadership meetings are pathetic and useless. Head-nodding sessions are exercises in futility that waste resources, talent, and time. Cancel them and do something productive. The spirit of agreement permeates pointless leadership meetings. When was the last time you saw anything beyond polite disagreement followed by quick head-nodding in a leadership meeting?

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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.