Sat.Aug 11, 2012 - Fri.Aug 17, 2012

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Toxic Leadership

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Team Dynamics Value Creation What is it? Toxic leadership is brought about by lack of self-awareness, lack of self-control and confidence, all of which are seeded by self-interest. As a result, a toxic leader’s subordinates don’t like him or her. Toxic leaders care all about themselves. They only think of their own feelings and disregard those of others.

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Strategy, Capability & Really Bad Advice

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. Today’s post is a rather short rant, but one I felt compelled to put forth. I just finished reading an article where the author (a self professed innovation guru) recommended strategy be aligned with capability, and that to allow ambition to exceed capability is a nothing short of a recipe for disaster.

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A Navigational Guide To 6 Paradoxes of Leadership

Terry Starbucker

Leaders have to “be” many things, and a lot of them are seemingly contradictory - paradoxes that hover over our daily decisions and interactions. How we deal with these paradoxes can be the difference between good and great. There are six in particular that need some keen navigation: 1) Process vs. Innovation – On the surface this looks more like a huge battle; the free thinking forces that love chaos and drive change, against the system-driven processors who thrive on order a

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5 Ways Leaders Bust Confidence

Let's Grow Leaders

Leaders work hard to build confidence in their teams. They know that building confident teams and people is vital to success. Confident team members are more creative, communicate more effectively, and take more risks. Plus, it’s easier to delegate to a confident person. Sometimes the very actions leaders take to create confidence, can backfire.

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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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11 Steps to Create Unity and Loyalty

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development If there is one difference maker in organizations, it may be the leaders’ ability to create unity and loyalty. Unity and loyalty often make the difference between mediocrity and greatness. When I see an organization that lacks personal accountability and has a toxic culture of finger pointing and blame, it is usually the result of [.].

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Achieving Greatness Requires Coaching

Michael Lee Stallard

Did you notice at the Olympics that all the world class athletes had coaches? No one becomes great without coaching. We all have blind spots we cant see that are sabotaging our performance. This is true of leaders, too. Coaches and mentors help leaders see their blind spots. They also provide advice and encouragement to help leaders overcome their blind spots and strengthen their strengths.

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Saturday Salutation: The Cairns of Strangers

Let's Grow Leaders

This week, my husband and I scrambled up the boulders of Mt. of the Holy Cross one of Colorado’s spectacular 14ers. The trek was a beautiful journey of challenge and connection. The most tangible beauty came from the dramatic 360 views on this clear, cool summer day. There was also intense beauty in pushing through when the [.].

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Lessons in Leadership Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development “When we study what followers follow, we will know what makes great leaders great …” ~ Paul Hunting I have been at a horse show all week-long (and still am as I write this post) so my result my “leadership brain” has not been engaged, so when I realized I had to write a post, [.].

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Why Good Managers Need To Power Down

Tanveer Naseer

I’m delighted to share this guest post from Henry Mintzberg and Peter Todd, one of the professors and Deans from m y alma mater, McGill University. Do you ever disconnect, even for just a few minutes? Think about the last time you used your “off button.” Was it at home over the weekend? On vacation? Or were you at the office? BlackBerrys, iPhones, Androids, iPads, and all their digital relatives are transforming our lives—for better and for worse, with profound implications for management.

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Behaviors and Mindsets that Ruin Careers

Leading Blog

Bill Lane was Jack Welch’s speechwriter for nearly two decades. In Losing It , he draws on his experiences primarily at GE to highlight the behaviors that are career killers. Naturally, Welch figures into much of this book. Reading the stories you might recognize a few areas where you may need to rethink your approach or behavior. Most of his insights are the kind of common sense that we easily see overlooked by others but forget to put into practice in our own lives.

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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 Reluctant Leader: Why Confidence Matters

Let's Grow Leaders

Sometimes people find themselves in positions of leadership before their self-confidence has caught up with them. Helping others to see themselves as the leaders they are, can make them more powerful. Here’s a story of why confidence matters… Yesterday I herded cattle. Not by myself, but with an eclectic group of 7 other novice city [.].

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Who’s Leading Who?

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Self Leadership Do I influence the people around me or do they influence me? Is my sphere-of-influence those I influence or those who influence me? Who’s leading who? Seth Godin wrote a post a few of days ago about a Fire in South Buffalo. He talked about how the media seems to play on our fears and [.].

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Why Good Managers Need To Power Down

Tanveer Naseer

I’m delighted to share this guest post from Henry Mintzberg and Peter Todd, one of the professors and Deans from m y alma mater, McGill University. Do you ever disconnect, even for just a few minutes? Think about the last time you used your “off button.” Was it at home over the weekend? On vacation? Or were you at the office? BlackBerrys, iPhones, Androids, iPads, and all their digital relatives are transforming our lives—for better and for worse, with profound implications for management.

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Triple Crown Leadership

Leading Blog

With far too much failed leadership on display, leaders should commit to building a different brand of leadership— Triple Crown Leadership , say authors Bob and Gregg Vanourek. Triple Crown leaders have the goal of building and sustaining organizations that are excellent (high performance), ethical (do the right thing), and enduring (stand the test of time).

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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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Missy Franklin: The Cincinnatus of the Olympics (a guest post from Greg Marcus)

Let's Grow Leaders

I am pleased to present a guest post from Greg Marcus. After ten years as a scientist, and ten years as a marketer, Greg Marcus, Ph.D. is a stay-at-home dad and author. If you are interested in more of his writing you can find it by clicking here, or you can find him on linked [.].

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Lead Like an Olympian

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership The London 2012 Olympics are coming to a close. As I reflect on the thrills and exceptional performances, it started me wondering how the road to the Olympics parallels our own leadership journeys. Embody the Mindset If you have been following the 2012 games at all you have no doubt noticed Oscar Pistorius of South [.].

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Ten Phrases Every Leader Should Use

Kevin Eikenberry

“I made a mistake.” “I was wrong.” “I’m sorry.” “I’m not sure.” “I don’t know.” “Would you help me?” “Could you help me understand? I’m not sure I get it.” “What do you think?” “What do you suggest?” “What would you do?” No one likes to show their ignorance, or admit they are wrong.

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The Importance of Succession Planning and Talent Management: A CEO’s Perspective

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Irv Rothman: When considering the characteristics of an excellent leader, what are the key elements? Is it the ability to develop a clear and inspiring vision? Is it the ability to make a decision even without perfect information? Is it the ability to recognize sources of sustainable competitive advantage? And then, drive execution accordingly?

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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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9 Telltale Signs of an Engaging Leader

Engaging Leader

'In How to Think Like an Engaging Leader , I explained the three most common motivations: Achievement (concerned with completing tasks), Affiliation (concerned with being liked), and Impact (concerned with influencing people). I also shared how if you are driven primarily by the Impact motive, you are more likely to be a successful leader. However, you are even more likely to successful leader if you advance beyond the first three stages of leadership.

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Leaders: Do you lead like a Road Runner or a Coyote?

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Best of Blogs Series [link] In this new SmartBlog Post, Chery Gegelman references the Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner to illustrate the benefits of instigating a leadership revolution in your organization. “Many CEOs have identified creativity and innovation as critically important to growing their organizations. My experiences have convinced me that most of what they are seeking is lying dormant [.].

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The value of persistence

Lead on Purpose

Let’s face it…some days are tough, some months are long, and occasionally some years seem endless. When you’re going through difficult times it can be tough just to get out of bed in the morning, and rolling up your sleeves and working can seem nearly impossible in these difficult down times. With that said, we (at least everyone reading this blog) know that tough times come, and they go.

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45 Executive Development Program Tools and Techniques

Great Leadership By Dan

A great executive development program should be more than lots of lectures and a few case studies. Participants need to be engaged through a variety of creative approaches. Dr. Elizabeth Weldon , a leading expert in executive development, recently conducted research for UNICON on what it takes to be effective in designing and conducting executive education programs.

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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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Does Your Organization ASPIRE?

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

What does it mean to aspire to greatness? Are there characteristics that cut across all great organizations? Our research* into organizations that sustained high levels of productivity, profitability and employee satisfaction over time, revealed six common traits. Aligned around a shared vision. Having a clear vision, that illuminates a compelling purpose and core values and which is understood and passionately supported by all, creates a strong, focused culture that drives the desired business

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The Purpose of Rules and Principles

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership [link] There is something we can all learn from this as we think about the rules we put in place, whether it is to maintain order amidst the potential for chaos, to right a wrong, to protect people from harm, or to simply try to ensure there is fairness to all involved. Rules can of course [.].

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Why We Need A Strong Moral Center

Leading in Context

As we deal with increasing work complexity, connection and speed, we need a strong moral center to guide us. We can think about it as having a strong character, being principle-centered, having integrity, or following an ethical compass. No matter what we call it, we need a strong moral foundation.

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10 Ways to Increase your Odds of Getting Media Coverage

Women on Business

Guest Post by Taryn Scher of TK Public Relations (learn more about Taryn at the end of this article): 1. Be prepared: Don’t start reaching out to the media until you have a website that you are proud of and clearly represents your brand, sample inventory that you can send out for photo shoots/testing, clean product photographs (preferably shot on a white background) and a digital media kit.

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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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Flipping the Switch that Develops Leaders

Leadership Freak

I asked Barry Posner, bestselling co-author of “The Leadership Challenge” if he was a leader. In a quiet, unassuming voice he said, “I’m a leader, follower, and a colleague.” I asked Barry when he realized he was a leader? He said, “I can’t recall a specific time.” He thought while I waited, “My parents always [.].

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What can a US Navy fast attack submarine Captain teach you about leadership?

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Reviews Plenty it turns out. It was just three weeks ago when my attention was drawn to an article in Fast Company magazine called ”A Submarine Captain on the Power of Leadership Language.” I served aboard a US Navy fast attack nuclear submarine for over three years, so I was immediately intrigued by this article about leadership language [.].

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Genuine and Wholehearted Praise

Persuasive Powerhouse

. I love to see and hear a leader visibly supporting their organization, their team, and their employees. It can be inspiring to everyone else who comes within earshot. I thought that many of the Olympians did a nice job of expressing their support for their families, their coaches, and their country; it was a lovely way to thank all of the help they received to get to where they were.

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Are Quiet People More Productive?

Women on Business

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Did you know there is a link between quietness and productivity? Roberta Matuson shares five reasons that quiet people out-produce everyone else on the Fast Company website: Being quiet strengthens focus. Being quiet calms others. Being quiet conveys confidence. Being quiet means you think before you speak. Being quiet gives you the space to dig deep.

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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.