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Grateful for Gratitude: November Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

'In the spirit of Thanksgiving, November’s Frontline Festival is about forms of Gratitude. I am grateful for my amazing colleagues and subscribers for your contributions and comments. Please comment at the bottom of this post, as we celebrate our gratitude together: What are you most grateful for this Thanksgiving? How to Give Thanks and […] The post Grateful for Gratitude: November Frontline Festival appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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What the NFL can learn from a Civil War Soldier

N2Growth Blog

'By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Beware how you take away hope from another human being— Oliver Wendell Holmes. This week, the Miami Dolphins stole headlines from their NFL competitors. Unfortunately for the league, the Dolphins, and the rest of us, the way their players talk and not the way they play invited the scrutiny.

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5 Insecurities Leaders Have to Overcome

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development As a leader, people naturally have high expectations of you—knowing the answer to every problem, highly reliable, calm in the face of pressure. However, leaders are still regular employees who have to accomplish tasks but with increased accountability and expectations. Whether you are already the head of a small department or handling a team of [.

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From Drucker To The Lean Startup: The (Literary) Evolution of Leadership Philosophy

Terry Starbucker

'I am pleased to present the first More Human Leadership Podcast , a new regular feature at TerryStarbucker.com. Hosted by yours truly,this series will feature conversations with authors and thought leaders about my favorite topics: leadership and leadership philosophy. The goal of the series is to bring you valuable and actionable insights that can help you on your personal leadership journey, from my more human perspective (What’s being more human all about?

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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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Inspiring Servant Leadership in Kids

Let's Grow Leaders

'Simon says, following the leader, being line leader at school… many of the messages we share about leadership are simple … “I’ll tell you what to do, and you do it.” And if we’re feeling particularly cranky, “because mommy (or daddy) says so, that’s why” may even slip through our lips. Hardly examples of servant […] The post Inspiring Servant Leadership in Kids appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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How to Make Team Meetings Less Painful Than a Root Canal

Great Leadership By Dan

'If you manage 2 or more employees, it’s a good idea to have regular team meetings. Team meetings encourage collaboration, a sense of belonging and identity, help coordinate interdependent work, and from the employee’s perspective, are a good opportunity to get fed and break up the routine of the day. However, with poor strategy and planning, team meetings can also be a horrible waste of time and the subject of angst and ridicule from your team members.

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The White Knight Syndrome

Leading Blog

'As a leader it is easy to think that we alone possess all anyone needs to know; to think that our view of the world is the right one. After all the view looks pretty good from where we sit. We’ve thought everything through. We have access to more information than anyone else. We have a way do doing things and it works—for us. So what rational person would question you?

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Ready to Be Promoted?

Let's Grow Leaders

'He thinks he’s ready to be promoted. You don’t. You don’t want to crush his spirits, but he’s not listening. He blames you, the system, politics, and that crazy project you gave him last year. He’s a strong performer and a vital member of your team. You know he’ll get there, but only if he listens. […] The post Ready to Be Promoted?

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3 Leadership Attributes Revealed Through Serving Others

Tanveer Naseer

'The following is a guest piece by Chi-Dooh Li. In the early 1980s, I was gripped by the idea that land ownership was the key to breaking the cycle of rural poverty in Central America, where I had lived for three years as a young boy. Today, this idea has flourished into a wonderful organization named Agros International which is helping landless communities in Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico achieve land ownership.

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5 Tips to Improve Communication with Employees Without Having to Use the Word ‘Bro’

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Being the boss can be difficult—just ask any manager anywhere on earth. From the Queen Ant all the way up to the President of the world (we have one of those, right? I don’t really follow politics), the saying is true: it’s lonely at the top. Well, it doesn’t have to be. If you find [.] Author information Jacob Kache I work as a consultant for O.C.

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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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Speaking with Presence

Leading Blog

'Good communication is at the core of good leadership. And speaking from who you are gives you credibility—an earned authority—and opens the door for you to turn listeners into followers. When you connect with an audience from who you are, you are speaking authentically. You have leadership presence. In The Leader’s Guide to Speaking with Presence , John Baldoni has gathered together what he has learned from his own experience and from others he works with.

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You Know You’re a High-Maintenance Leader When…

Let's Grow Leaders

'“You’re the worst kind; you’re high maintenance but you think you’re low maintenance.” - Harry (When Harry Met Sally) She doesn’t think she’s high-maintenance. After all, she’s just trying to do her job. In the meantime, eyes roll, stories are shared, the team loses productive time catering to her needs.

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Are You Recognizing Your People’s Best Ideas?

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from David Burkus : In the early 1900s, Navy officer William S Sims had uncovered a better way for sailors to fire mounted guns at targets at sea. The system, originally developed by a British officer and shared with Sims, required reworking some machinery around the weapon and retraining sailors on how to fire the weapon. After the rework was done, however, Sims saw the accuracy of his sailors during target practice increased dramatically.

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Power Up Your Leadership Effectiveness – Use Your Inside Voice

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Use your inside voice? That sounds a bit strange for leadership advice. I know for those of you who are parents, this phrase sounds very familiar but in a different context. When your kids are talking too loud indoors the common request is to ask them to “use their inside voice.” Who would think that [.

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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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Bringing Out the Best in People and Organizations (Through Ethical Leadership)

Leading in Context

'After 4 years of researching and writing, I am proud to announce that my new book, 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership is in print! 7 Lenses proposes a framework for learning the kind of ethical leadership that brings out the best in people and organizations. It is written for leaders who want to build ethical companies and cultures, stronger communities and a better world.

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Nurturing a sense of wonder

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . Your life and your leadership are under control. Predictable and ordered, there are few surprises in your world. A seasoned leader, you’ve created the environment that you want and you’ve made routine your friend. Your brain loves routine. It allows it to save energy for the higher order things you need to think through – things like vision and how to stay competitive in an increasingly global economy.

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The Business Value of Hiring Veterans

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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Be Glad They’re Telling You Off

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Workplace Issues As a manager, have you ever been in a situation like this? You’re dreading this meeting. You’re rolling out the new changes to the benefits plan. Of course employees are going to be paying more for less. Your goal is to keep the reaction to a low roar. One of your employees ambushes you in [.] Author information Mary C Schaefer President at Artemis Path, Inc.

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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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Seven Positive Responses to Negative Feedback

Leadership Freak

'Image source Negative feedback isn’t the issue. You are. How you respond to correction, criticism, and negative feedback tells me who you are. It’s even more telling when it comes from someone of lower status. Negative responses: “It’s your fault too.” Making it personal. Standing aloof Minimizing. Arguing. Feeling attacked. Finger pointing. Excuse making.

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With Connection, Different Stokes for Different Folks

Michael Lee Stallard

'#7 Different Strokes for Different Folks - This phrase from the past is true when it comes to connection. People have different predispositions when it comes to their sensitivities to feeling connection or its absence. People also respond differently to actions in terms of whether it makes them feel connected or not. Learn about each person and tailor your behaviors to connect based on what you’ve learned about them.

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The Importance of Collaboration to Business Event 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].

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The Right Questions Can Change Your Life

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] Last week, I had the opportunity to be with John Maxwell at an event to raise money to train leaders around the world. It was an outstanding experience. One of the highlights was a session John led about questions that changed his life. I’ve long been a fan of great questions. I’ve even created an outline [.] Author information Mark Miller Mark Miller is a business leader, best-selling author and communicator.

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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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Love and kindness in leadership

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . The media often portrays bosses as tough, unyielding individuals who want everything done their way. They may be depicted as demanding, order-barking narcissists with little empathy or respect for the people that work for them. True, those types of bosses exist, but they are a relic of days past when employees weren’t allowed to think for themselves.

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Employee Empowerment: A Key Force in Leadership

Lead on Purpose

'Guest post by Ken Myers. Empowerment is an important skill to learn as a leader. Most who rise to the upper echelons of a company get there because of their attention to detail and ability to handle any situation. Unfortunately, these skills do not often translate into engaging with employees. Leaders who assume all of the business’s duties and responsibilities aren’t doing their employees any favors.

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5 Ways Millennials Will Shape the Future of Work

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'Guest post by Dan Schawbel Millennials, also known as Generation Y, will comprise 75 percent of the global workforce by 2025. They are the most educated, most diverse and the most connected generation of our lifetime, and they are poised to make a major impact on corporate America. Most companies aren’t ready and don’t understand the impact that this generation will have.

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A Positive Perspective on Breakdowns

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] When breakdowns happen consider it is NOT a sign that something is wrong, but rather that you have simply bumped up against the limits of your current ways of working or thinking. Nothing is wrong. No one is at fault. It’s just that even though something was working, doesn’t mean it will work forever.

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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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How to Fulfill Your Dreams

Leadership Freak

'Nothing’s more painful than unfulfilled dreams. Dreams slip away as time passes. Defeated dreamers roll over in bed one morning and say, “What’s the use. It’ll never happen.” But… Leaders are dreamers and deadlines turn dreams into reality. Dreams without deadlines destroy people. Wishful thinkers choose talk over action. When someone tells you they have a […].

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How SMART Are Your Goals?

Nathan Magnuson

'Zig Ziglar once said that “a goal properly set is halfway reached.” I don’t know about you, but I always figured if I could get a 50% head start in anything, I’d take it! Of course it can take a lot of effort to slug through the dog days of execution, especially if your goal […].

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The Single Best Thing You Can Do to Be More Creative

Next Level Blog

'Do you think you’re creative? Are you a font of innovation and new ideas? Do you regularly spark your team to think differently? If your answer to these questions is yes, that’s awesome – keep going. If your answer is no or I don’t know, there’s a single best thing you can do to be more creative. In a recent conversation I had with David Burkus, assistant professor of management at Oral Roberts University and author of the new book, The Myths of Creativity, he made the point that most creative

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4 Awesome After-Sales Techniques that Attract Loyal Customers

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 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.