Sat.Jun 29, 2013 - Fri.Jul 05, 2013

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Leadership and Kids

Let's Grow Leaders

'Kids can, and do, make a leadership difference in their community every day. My nephew, Jared Herr and his friend Caton Raffesperger, have raised over $28,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand through their independence day lemonade stand in Gettysburg, PA. They share Alex’s story and their own journey in this short video. As Gettysburg celebrates the [.

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The journey to your authentic leadership

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development “We all have the capacity to inspire and empower others. But we must first be willing to devote ourselves to our personal growth and development as leaders.” Bill George Over the past several years, people have developed a deep distrust of leaders. From politicians to business executives to community leaders, people are finding it difficult [.].

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(How I Discovered) The Incredible Power Of The Two Most Important Words

Terry Starbucker

'It was the fall of 1982. I was 3 months out of college, working for an accounting firm in San Antonio. Up to that point it had been an uneventful start to my career, since the summer is a slow time for most accounting groups. I spent hours at my cubicle just studying up for the CPA exam, and serving as a “go-fer” for the higher ups in the office (lets just say I knew my way around the copy and storage rooms).

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5 Topics Your Board Needs To Discuss Immediately

N2Growth Blog

'By Patricia Lenkov , Chair, Executive Search, N2growth. While the size, stage, geography and industry may fluctuate, there are several essential elements that should currently concern all boards.

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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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How to Start a Start-Up: Podcast with Sqwiggle Co-Founder Matt Boyd

Let's Grow Leaders

'Got a great start-up idea, but don’t know where to start? Take some advice from Sqwiggle co-founder Matt Boyd. Sqwiggle is new online workroom for remote teams. Listen to our interview by clicking on the podcast. Matt Boyd Interview How to Start a Start-Up Podcast Highlights Find others who share your passion: “We’ve all been [.

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Perfectionism vs. Persistence

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Leaders have a great deal riding on them. Their employees, bosses, customers, and organizations need and expect a lot. For many, this breeds an intense experience of pressure. A belief that there’s no room for error. That everything’s got to be perfect. That they must get it right. For many, this transforms healthy persistence into [.].

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Understand the Inner Life of Your Organization

N2Growth Blog

'By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. The Sopranos , as TV critic David Bianculli puts it , was “one of the first series I can remember watching where what isn’t said is as important as what is. And the characters never show their cards.”. Such an approach, which mirrors the approach that novelists use when exploring character, has been adopted by other television dramas.

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You’re Not Fooling Them

Let's Grow Leaders

'“Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit” -Elbert Hubbard Hearts quietly murmur truth, while actions out our fool. Fooling around tricks few. You’re Not Fooling Them You’re not fooling them when you say… customers come first, but metrics scream financials work-life balance [.

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Declaration of Independence: The Fundamental Question of Freedom

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Is it better to suffer the misfortunes of the mistakes of a free people or to live in the luxurious prison of a tyrant? That is the question at the heart of what we celebrate on Independence Day. The greatest challenge to freedom has never been the political hubris of aristocrats, bureaucrats, or those who would [.].

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2013 Compilation

Leading Blog

'Here are a selection of tweets from June 2013 that you might have missed: The Gift Of Being Present by @LollyDaskal. Culture and the Chief Executive CEOs are stepping up to role as leaders of their company’s thinking and behavior. 5 Signs You Lack Integrity by @cnieuwhof. How to Overcome the 3 Organizational Barriers to Leadership Development by @greatleadership.

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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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4 Pillars of Stable Leadership

N2Growth Blog

'By Mike Myatt , Chief Executive Officer, N2growth . One of the qualities I most admire in leaders is stability. The beautiful thing about stable leaders is they provide a stabilizing influence on others. They are leaders you can trust – they are leaders you can build around. Stable leaders model a level of constancy and consistency that individuals, teams, and organizations so desperately need, but often find missing.

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Motivation and Transparency: The Conversation Continues

Let's Grow Leaders

'Today’s post is a follow-up to our June 21st discussion: What Motives You: 360 degree Perceptions. I challenged you to explore your motivation through introspection and conversation. 1. Write down 3 or 4 sentences that you believe truly describe what motivates you. e.g. “To challenge people to grow toward their full potential” 2.

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Favorite Leadership Books

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Books Resources Have a book on us! Well, here it is… our list of books we will sponsor to anyone who asks. That’s right. If the cost of a book stands between you and becoming a better leader, let us know what book that might be and if we agree it’s a good leadership book, we’ll get [.].

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Not The Same Old Garden Path – How We Can Literally Think Differently

Tanveer Naseer

'The following is a guest piece by William A. Donius. As we age, neuroscientists tell us, our thoughts and patterns become more ingrained. The way our brains process, sort and ultimately respond to questions is akin to taking the same path through the garden over and over. We get to know the path very well, and it becomes familiar to us. As long as the problems we face are familiar, so are our approaches to solving these problems.

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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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Using silence as your strategic edge

Persuasive Powerhouse

'Nature teaches us how silence allows all voices to come forth naturally and in their own time. If you’ve ever walked in a wooded area that isn’t tainted by the everyday sounds of voices, cars, booming music, and machinery, you might hear what I mean. The voices of nature come through loud and clear: the chatter of a squirrel; the wind rustling the leaves above your head; a scurrying in the litter by your feet, the sound of a woodpecker rat-a-tat-tatting on a tree; the sound of crick

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How to Conduct a Meaningful Mid-Year Review

Let's Grow Leaders

'Mid-year reviews are often “optional.” No one’s really watching. You’re busy… so are they… maybe just do a quickie. On the other hand… You wouldn’t consider an optional Superbowl halftime huddle. Imagine the coach saying… “well they played a great first half… no need to say much.” Or, “Guys, just keep doing what you’re doing.” [.

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Who Are My Heroes? Young Millennial Leaders

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Light Your World Partnerships Self Leadership [link] I bet you’re asking yourself if I’m nuts. I am. And I’m happily addicted to these kids too! The stereotype of Gen-Y/Millennials is one of entitlement. There certainly are those who fall into this category and I’d submit there are plenty of Baby Boomers too (hum…look at Washington DC’s problem openly discussing Medicare and Medicaid!).

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Leadership Profile: George Washington Carver

Nathan Magnuson

'You never should have heard about him. His story defies the odds. He was born into slavery, kidnapped by raiders as an infant, was not expected to live beyond 21 years of age because of his poor health and was a black scientist in the age of racial segregation. But after his death, the United [.].

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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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In Marketing, the “C” Word Cannot Exist

In the CEO Afterlife

'Many years ago I read Theodore Levitt’s The Marketing Imagination. In the book, the renowned marketing professor said there was no such thing as a commodity, only people who think like commodities. Suddenly, a light went on in the corner of my mind. After that, as a matter of principle, I stopped using the “C” word. This served me well as a branded coffee marketer.

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What is Your Innovation Style?

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Shoya Zichy: Innovation is critical to an organization''s growth and competitive advantage. Yet in a recent survey of 5,000 only 1 in 4 people believe they are living up to their creative potential. Typically most managers do not realize there are different styles even though they divide 50/50 in the populations worldwide. Each is needed but often not identified or respected.

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Honesty is NOT the Best Policy Unless…

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership [link] Few would argue with the importance of open and honest communication in healthy relationships. Except being honest doesn’t always go so well. It is easy to be honest when you have something nice or positive to say. Yet when honesty involves delivering a potentially hard to hear communication, many of us experience some degree of [.].

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Don’t settle

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . Sharon is a director of sales in a large company. She’s a “manager of managers” and a relatively seasoned professional, with six years of management experience under her belt. I love what she stands for. She is a positive person, upbeat and forward thinking. She sees the strengths in her team and guides them to capitalizing on those.

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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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How Many Really Great Leaders Have You Worked For?

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton How many really great leaders have you worked for? If we''re very lucky, we will have had the chance to work for great leaders in most of the jobs we''ve held. Let''s be honest though - how many people are that lucky?

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Rethink the Mobile Landscape to Strengthen Your Marketing Everywhere

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 July 1st, 2013 Edition of the Leadership Development Carnival!

Great Leadership By Dan

'Thanks to Mary Ila Ward , from Horizon Point Consulting, for hosting this month''s Leadership Development Carnival. You can find it right here. A round-up of 32 recent "best of the best" leadership development posts. Next month''s Carnival returns to Great Leadership on August 5th. Leadership Development Carnival.

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The Five Declarations of Leadership

Leadership Freak

'Cowardly leaders love hiding in the dark. But, the best we can do is stumble when the lights are out. Declarations shine light in darkness. The five light-giving declarations of leadership: Declare yourself. Stop hiding, pretending, and losing yourself. People need to know who you are and what you are about. You are a light. […].

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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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Communication Lessons From the Sony Walkman

Kevin Eikenberry

'This week in 1979 the Sony Walkman was introduced. Sony’s fortunes boomed. It changed the way we listen to music. And all these years later there are lessons we can learn from this ground breaking product. No this isn’t a marketing post, or a cultural post, this is all about communication – and what we [.].

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Women of Innovation – Alicia Booth

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 Value of Vision Series – Daniel Burrus

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

' Futureview: A Roadmap for Growth and Prosperity. by Daniel Burrus. On May 25, 1961, in his “Special Message to the Congress on Urgent Needs,” a young president painted an insanely bold picture of our future in the language of a dare: We’ll put a man on the moon and get him back safely—within the decade. The truly crazy thing, of course, is that we did.

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How to Control Your Control Freak

Leadership Freak

'Control freaks are bullies even when they smile. Anything less than compliance offends control freaks. You’re a control freak if you: Believe perfectionism is the same as excellence. Get irritated when people don’t adapt to you. Possess irritating tenacity. Know better and can do better than others. Nitpick and intervene. Monopolize conversations and interrupt.

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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.