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Shooting Freethrows: 7 Basic Competencies Every Team Leader Must Master

Let's Grow Leaders

'You need your team to get to the next level. Tomorrow. Actually, you’d prefer if some of them could get there this afternoon. After all, the stack ranks don’t lie, and you need traction. Fast. No time for theory, you need execution. You’ve talked to your A players and have a good understanding of their Harlem Globe Trotter stunts.

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A Leader’s strength is built upon Ethics, Morals, and Values

General Leadership

'To be a leader worth following there must be alignment between the values you preach to the organization and the values you live out in every facet of your life. Andy Stanley. For my first post, I want to talk about my strongest passions: Leadership and Ethics, Morals, and Values. I believe that effective leaders, leaders who attract and maintain followers, and leaders who make the good and right things happen for people and organizations have a strong foundation that is built upon their unders

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When Bad Things Happen To Good Leaders: My 10 Top Tips For Handling Adversity

Terry Starbucker

'“Let me embrace thee , sour adversity , for wise men say it is the wisest course” – William Shakespeare, from Henry VI, Part III. Leadership is hard. It took me a long time to come to grips with that notion, but it really helped me when I did. There’s no “easy” way to float to the top of the mountain with a great team at your side.

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The Choice Of Change – Indifferent Or Influential

Lead Change Blog

'Why can some people change and others seem like they can never change? This question is a puzzling one to me. We work and live with people who seem to always be adapting and others who seem to never say or do anything differently. I believe change is a must to be relevant in our home place, workplace, and marketplace. There is a big difference between being relevant and being hip.

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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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Professor Lupin on Facing Your Fears #confidenthumility

Let's Grow Leaders

'Our biggest leadership screw-ups are fear in disguise. Fears have a powerful and dangerous habit of shape shifting into a monster that stands in our way, blocking the behaviors we most need for success. Mike’s arrogant approach and intimidating demeanor is covering up his biggest fear- the team will discover he’s not really an expert. The team talks about him constantly talks about his horrible leadership and avoids interaction.

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Creating a Culture of Respect

General Leadership

'You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them. Malcolm Forbes. In my last article, I wrote about how integrity is the very foundation of leadership. Extending that analogy, if Integrity is the “foundation” then Respect is the “walls” of a well-led organization. So, what does “Respect” mean for a leader and how does a leader create a culture of respect in the organization?

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Picture This – Leading in Prison

Lead Change Blog

'I am part of a group which volunteers at a local women’s prison to support their running program. The volunteer arrangement started with a few runners visiting the prison to talk about running and evolved into formal events. Some of these events include a graduation 5K after each session, annual participation in their Heart Walk and Breast Cancer efforts, and even a marathon that involved 91 laps around the recreational field.

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Situational Confident Humility: A Self Assessment #confidenthumility

Let's Grow Leaders

'A participant in one of my sessions took me aside and said: I totally agree with your concept. It’s the execution that’s hard. When I’m truly confident that my team can win, I’m able to calmly step back and humbly listen to their ideas. I know that sweet spot you’re talking about where the real magic happens. But it’s when I need that magic most, when my boss is breathing down my back, or I actually don’t know what to do, that I start acting like a jerk

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Monday Quote

General Leadership

'“When we think we lead, we are most led.” Lord Byron. … Read the rest. The post Monday Quote appeared first on General Leadership.

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To Connect at Work, Do Not Yell or Dominate

Michael Lee Stallard

'#73 Don’t Be a Yeller or Dominator. Yelling and dominating is disconnecting. Don’t do either of them if you want to connect at work. When he was the head coach of the Chicago Bull’s basketball team, Phil Jackson once told a young Michael Jordan that Jordan needed to pass the ball more to his teammates. Jackson explained that everyone needs time in the spotlight to shine so that together the team would win.

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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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A Case Of Mistaken Identity Changed My Life

Lead Change Blog

'I credit my altered career path to The Lead Change Group’s book The Character-Based Leader. Before you roll your eyes in disbelief, you should know that what I am about to tell you is the unvarnished truth and it all started with a wayward email intended for someone else. Back then I was working in a position that paid well, with health insurance and a growing 401K.

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3 Lessons On How To Promote Successful Collaborations

Tanveer Naseer

'One of the benefits I garner through my work are opportunities to collaborate with different groups and individuals. Through these collaborations, I not only get the chance to learn and understand different perspectives, but to discover new ways to work with people who have different approaches to guide things forward. Of course, as with anything in life, not all collaborations are created equal.

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Three Ways to Coach the Person, Not the Problem

Next Level Blog

'Back when we were co-teaching The Flow of Coaching module at the Georgetown Leadership Coaching Program, my good friend, hero and fellow Davidson College alum Frank Ball used to do a funny bit with a bottle of water. To make the point that coaches and leaders should coach people and not problems, Frank would put a bottle of water on the table in the front of the room and say, “This bottle of water represents the problem.

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You Don’t Need a Position or a Title to be a Great Leader

Great Leadership By Dan

'You don''t need a formal position or a title to be a leader. Read Scott Edinger’s guest post over at About.com to find out what it takes to be a "hidden leader".

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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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A Few Words About Participation Awards

Lead Change Blog

'I have noticed a discussion popping up lately. I most recently noticed this while reading the preface to Flying Without A Helicopter , the new book by Joanie Connell launching this week. In a few pages, Dr. Connell clearly and convincingly makes almost every one of us feel bad about how we have raised several generations of young people, many of whom now inhabit the workplace.

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The Best Books I Recommend.

Rich Gee Group

'I’m asked all the time by clients and attendees to my keynotes/workshops/seminars to recommend my favorite books. My assistant and I took some time over the weekend and made a new page that lists my favorites. Enjoy! Visit The Best Books. The post The Best Books I Recommend. appeared first on Rich Gee Group.

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Great Leaders are Made, Not Born

Lead on Purpose

'Guest post by Allen Kors While some may be born with an innate knack for great leadership skills like confidence, communication, and creativity, I’d like to argue that great leaders are made not born.

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San Antonio Spurs’ Culture of Sustainable Superior Performance

Michael Lee Stallard

'Image Source: Flickr Spurs-Magic080. As seen on Fox Business. Earlier this month, Gregg Popovich, head coach of the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, won his 1000 th NBA basketball game, making him the 9 th NBA coach in history to achieve this feat. Popovich adds this to a long list of achievements including five NBA titles with the Spurs and three NBA Coach of the Year honors.

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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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4 Ways to Kick Start Your Momentum

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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Vision and Execution Are Not Sequential

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is moving from vision to execution as though it’s a linear process. The widely held assumption is they are two ends of a spectrum: Vision is about planning. Execution is about action. The truth is: Vision requires action to be clarified and refined, and execution requires reflection to be effective. IT’S NOT LINEAR.

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11 Paths To Ethical Leadership Competence

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Developing competent ethical leaders is a huge challenge. Why is it so difficult? We live in a globally-connected society, and are expected to be globally-aware. We are dealing with catastrophic change and uncertainty. We fill roles in many different settings including in our organizations, industries and communities. Competence in all of these areas is not simple to achieve.

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4 Frustrating Realities Of Leadership

Joseph Lalonde

'W hile leadership has it’s upsides, there’s also the dark side of leadership. Rarely talked about in public, the frustrating reality of being a leader is often hid. But this needs to change. We need to publicly acknowledge leadership may not be for everyone. Leadership may hurt more than you thought. Leadership may not even be fun! There are frustrating realities to leadership.

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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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10 Ways LinkedIn Can Help You Get a Board of Directors Seat

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 Give Killer Phone Interviews.

Rich Gee Group

'Many of my clients who are in transition from one job to another are frequently thrown into the practice of an initial phone interview. Here are a number of key tips and learnings to make you crush it every time: Control your space. Optimally, try to ensure no noises or interruptions. Pick a room where you can safely close your door and separate yourself from the outside world for the entire interview.

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How to Stop Telling People What to Do

Leadership Freak

'Traditional managers expect compliance. Coaching-managers expect engagement, creativity, responsibility, and ownership. People who’ve been controlled often prefer compliance over participation. “Just tell me what to do,” is a cop out.

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How Managers can Become Awesome Coaches

Great Leadership By Dan

'Can a manager learn to be an effective coach? Yes! But they have to be willing to let go of some assumptions and pick up some new skills. Read my latest post over at About.com to find out how.

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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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Use LinkedIn Groups to Advance Your Expertise When Targeting a Board Seat

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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Find Your Opportunity

Joseph Lalonde

'N egativity constantly flows from news reports about the lack of opportunity. There’s nothing out there! No one is hiring! New businesses are failing! These are the messages being put out on TV and in newspapers. They’re scary messages. That’s the point for these media outlets. They know that fear sells. Image via Creative Commons.

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How to Transform Negative Environments

Leadership Freak

'The more you think about what’s wrong, the more wrong you see. Your job isn’t fixing, correcting, and improving. It’s creating environments where others fix, correct, and improve. Criticism deflates. Approval energizes.

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Meaningful development of others

Persuasive Powerhouse

'There are some myths about what it means for leaders to develop the people they’re responsible for leading. A few of them: Developing others doesn’t belong to Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or whatever other helpful organization you may have access to, although they can help. Let’s be clear that developing others is your job.

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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.