Sat.Apr 13, 2013 - Fri.Apr 19, 2013

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Frontline Festival-April 2013: Feedback and Coaching Edition

Let's Grow Leaders

'This month’s Frontline Festival is all about Feedback and Coaching. I am delighted by the outpouring of submissions. It’s an amazing line-up. Courageous Feedback Lolly Daskal, encourages us to take some risks in giving feedback in her post, We Need a Courageous Conversation “In most organizations, and in our relationships, we’re all so busy being polite with [.

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Why Don’t We Lead Better? (It’s Not Your Fault!)

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Good Intentions Janet sipped her coffee, gathered herself, then looked up. “I wanted to be a good leader…you know – influenced based, focused on people, serving my team…” She took a breath and continued, “But then, we didn’t meet our sales goals and I…I turned into a monster.” She set down her mug, looked at [.].

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Reinventing You – Becoming the Person You Were Meant to Be

Leading Blog

'It’s not uncommon to think of personal reinvention as being somewhat contrived or manipulative. But reinventing you isn’t about becoming what you are not, but more of who you are. In Reinventing You , Dorie Clark says “it’s about taking control of your life and living strategically. Who do you want to be? And what do you need to get there?” It’s about making sure that our personal brands reflect the reality of our lives (Facebook notwithstanding).

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Leading for a Higher Purpose

General Leadership

'“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.” Albert Schweitzer. It has been called the greatest photograph of all time. It may well be the most widely reproduced, even winning the Pulitzer Prize for photography. Snapped on February 23, 1945 as our nation was fighting its way across the Pacific as part of the island hopping campaign in World War II, it served as the symbol for the Seventh War Loan Drive; was used on a postage stamp; app

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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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2 Ways to Instantly Lose Credibility with Your New Team

Let's Grow Leaders

'You’ve got a new job, a new team, or a new project. Credibility is vital, but people are skeptical. Questioning eyes wonder, “who is this guy?” “why him?” “seriously?” Their looks intimidate. And you wonder, “why me?” “What are they thinking?” ”yikes, they look pretty smart.” And the downward spiral begins.

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Defend Your Workplace Against the Zombie Apocalypse

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Team Dynamics Workplace Issues 5 Ways to Prevent Your Employees from Turning into the Walking Dead Zombies are in vogue right now. I confess I’m a fan of TV show The Walking Dead. I turn my head away at the zombie action, but I am attracted to the human stories, the drama, and the symbolism. Do you want zombies [.].

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Connection Cultures Help Students Thrive, Part II

Michael Lee Stallard

'Here’s additional evidence that Connection Cultures help students thrive. Many students today are struggling with stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression. Tragically some students lose hope and commit suicide. A recent report by entitled Connectedness & Suicide Prevention in College Settings concluded: ”in the wake of repeated suicide and suicide prevention efforts we have learned [a] valuable lesson: we should not be preventing suicide.

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Buzzword Bingo: When Words Get in the Way

Let's Grow Leaders

'Cut the crap. Stop using buzzwords. Say what you mean, not what feels fancy. Distract with your words, and they won’t hear your message. Leaders use buzzwords to … mask insecurity sound like leaders (because they worry that they aren’t) enhance credibility as a substitute for substance fill space distract feed their buzzword habit [.

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Women in Leadership – It Takes Courage, Self-Esteem and Fortitude

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Over my career, I’ve watched as the yearning for leadership has grown within the female ranks around the globe. But being a woman in leadership hasn’t been and still isn’t available to all qualified women who work hard and would make excellent leaders. The glass ceilings are starting to break away, but some cultures still have a long way [.].

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How Do You Show Up As A Leader In Your Organization?

Tanveer Naseer

'Most of us understand that to be successful in leadership, we need to be aware of what and how we communicate. Of ensuring that we actively listen to what those around us are saying, and sometimes what they’re not saying. And yet, how many of us are also mindful of how we show up in these moments, of how present and engaged we are in those conversations with those we lead?

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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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Introverted traits we can all use

Persuasive Powerhouse

'My youngest daughter’s teachers were always telling my husband and I that she needed to speak up more. She spent a lot of time alone in her room, reading and doing puzzles. Teachers told us our oldest daughter needed to stop talking so much in class. She was always out and about socializing with a large group of friends. You get the picture. My youngest is an introvert, the oldest an extravert.

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In Defense of Wow: It’s Okay to Be Impressed

Let's Grow Leaders

'Leaders who are afraid to acknowledge success lack confidence in their vision. Being impressed doesn’t incent laziness. Leaders gloss over great, looking for greater. They could have said… wow! “This idea is amazing! But, I’d better not act impressed, or they won’t strive for more.” “Sure the sales of this strategic product are great, [.

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Leading through Rapid Growth

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Change Management Spring is finally here and it’s time to refresh flowerbeds, plant gardens, and enjoy a green lawn again. There’s just one annoying thing in the way – weeds! Well, that’s easily solved with a bit of weed pulling. With a small hand trowel and about 15 minutes of work, I can have a weed-free flowerbed [.].

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Leading the Conversation About Ethical Leadership

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Dialogue is a powerful tool for developing ethical organizations. Workplace issues are complex and opinions will always vary about what ethical behavior means. This combination creates a kind of "murky uncertainty" that keeps employees from giving us their best, most ethical performance.

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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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13 Lists to Make Your (Work) Day Better

Women on Business

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Helping Leads to Successful Careers

Let's Grow Leaders

'Helping is scarce in many organizations. People need help. They are reluctant to raise their hands. Why? Individualized performance management systems Hidden agendas History and scar tissue Politics Expectations of reciprocity Burnout… And yet, helping is the biggest predictor of team success. Research also shows that genuine helping improves careers.

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Errors and Deviants – Origins of Lead Change Group Part 9

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development This is part 9 of a series on the history of the Lead Change Group outlined by examining the book Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us by Seth Godin. For links to all the posts click here. If you’ve been reading any of these Origins of Lead Change posts you know our group proves [.].

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The 6 Benchmarks of High Performance Teams

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'In 1996 , 51% of US employees were reported to be members of team. By 2006 , it had increased to 84%. As our world becomes more complex, the need for teams will continue to grow. Understanding the characteristics of effective teams gives you a target to shoot for and better prepares you to support your team’s development. Our research* revealed six Benchmarks of Team Excellence: 1) Alignment: Alignment around a shared vision.

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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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Seeing resistance? Look inside yourself

Persuasive Powerhouse

'You might notice a little or a lot of it every day; resistance is all around you, and most prevalent when your organization is in some kind of transition (almost all the time). Observe, and you’ll see that resistance manifests itself in group conversations and in one-on-ones, zapping energy and preventing progress. The way we hear it is: “We can’t do that.

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What Matrix Leaders Can Learn from Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride

Great Leadership By Dan

'The success of his nighttime ride almost 240 years ago is a testament to effective matrix leadership skills–and a lesson for today’s leaders. Guest post by Signe Spencer, Hay Group. A few months ago, I would never have considered Paul Revere a useful example of a matrix leader. I always thought of him as the prototypical lone hero, galloping through the night shouting “the British are coming,” more or less at random, to rouse the countryside.

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Leading Like Rickey

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Coaching Leadership Development Self Leadership The movie 42 tells the story of how Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier to become the first African American man to play Major League Baseball. Amidst continuous racial discrimination and taunting from fans and players alike, he led his team to a National League pennant in his first season.

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Connection Cultures Help Students Thrive

Michael Lee Stallard

'Greenwich High School (Greenwich, CT) was recognized in a New York Times article as a school in an affluent community that’s successfully integrating students from low income families. What the article misses is that a key contributor to Greenwich High School’s success is that it its Connection Culture. The school’s headmaster, Christopher Winters, regularly talks and writes about the importance of connecting students, teachers, administrators and parents.

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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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Top Ten Qualities of Exceptional Leaders

Leadership Freak

'Fitting in is the formula for mediocrity. Average is safe, boring, and deadly. I’ve been rubbing elbows with outstanding leaders from organizations on the Great Place to Work list of exceptional companies. Excellence electrifies the air at their annual conference. Outstanding leaders live by bold principles. Exceptional leaders courageously declare themselves.

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Leading through Long Term Influence

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post by Great Leadership regular contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Webster’s Dictionary defines a “leader” as a person who has commanding authority or influence”. I would argue that in the 21st century it’s all about influence, not authority. If a leader only has authority and is unable to influence others, then his leadership will be short lived.

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4 Mindful Steps to Respond Rather Than React

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership [link] There may be a slight difference between the words react and respond. Yet, in practice, there seems to be a gulf of difference. When people react, it seems to be defensive. Responding, though, is more thoughtful. Responses contain reasoning. If mindfulness is being more centered within and aware of others, then this is a practice we [.].

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Room at the Table

Women on Business

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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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The Worst Leadership Tragedy

Leadership Freak

'The worst leadership tragedy is *p **g away your potential. Stop insulting your Maker, degrading yourself, and disrespecting the people around you by wasting inborn aptitudes and abilities. Neglect and negativity never achieve results. If I traveled back in time and met the young Leadership Freak, I’d say, “Danny, your first responsibility is developing your leadership. [.].

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Is that Development Goal Really Worth it?

Great Leadership By Dan

'When it came to individual development planning and coaching, I never used to be a fan of adding a lot of muckety-muck to the process. I’ve always felt that way when it comes to most HR and leadership development processes – simple is always better. I’ve developed that perspective from devoting my career as an internal practitioner working with a lot of busy, impatient, hard-charging executives.

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What’s Your Leadership Narrative?

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Career Development Leadership Development [link] In the midst of getting back from Bangkok, heading to Las Vegas and officially launching her new book, Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future, Dorie Clark took the time to guest post! “As a leader, it’s painfully easy to be misinterpreted. If you want your message to get out intact – whether it’s about who you are [.].

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The Rules of Engagement

Women on Business

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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.