Sat.May 19, 2012 - Fri.May 25, 2012

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Why the “F” Bomb Shouldn’t Be Dropped

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. I read an interesting article on The Wall Street Journal today discussing the use of colorful language in business settings. It prompted me to re-post an earlier piece I authored on the same subject. While both perspectives cover some of the same ground, the article in The Journal hedges a bit too much for my taste.

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Time Management Tips to Reduce Stress: Part I

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership One critical habit to address in reducing workplace stress involves your productive and non-productive use of time. How you manage your time is directly correlated to your stress levels. Some stress is normal. In fact, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety states that stress is often what provides us with the energy and [.].

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The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership

Leading Blog

Gary Burnison considers leadership to be a privilege. Most people like the idea of leadership but few count the cost. He says, “To lead is to be all in, transparent and accessible, calm in the face of upset and even crisis, and always mindful that you are a steward of something bigger than yourself.” That’s not easy. To whom much is given much is required.

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Need A Team (and Biz) Booster Shot? Think 5-5-5

Terry Starbucker

For a leader, feedback from the team is a wonderful thing – that is, if it’s the RIGHT kind of feedback. We all have our ways of soliciting it, gathering it, or cajoling it out of our teammates. Because after all, without it, we’re most likely taking our #leadership shots completely in the dark. Not a good thing. And a morale killer to boot.

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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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Great Leaders Are Interesting – Are YOU?

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. Let’s face it – the best leaders have always grabbed our attention and peaked our imagination. They have a way of captivating, fascinating and intriguing us. It’s the interesting people with whom we want to engage, as they’re the ones who inspire and motivate us to be better and do more.

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Finding My Way Home

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Community Involvement Leadership Development “Call it a clan, call it a tribe, call it a family… Whatever you call it, you need one.” ~Jane Howard A few years ago a few women and I started doing triathlons as a hobby. It was a means to focus on fitness, a new and exciting way to push our limits. One race [.].

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What is Creativity?

Leading in Context

What is Creativity? In the leadership development world, creativity is getting a great deal of attention now. But what is it? Can you learn it? Is it a skill? How do we lead in ways that encourage it? This post begins to answer those important leadership questions. When we explore the question "What is creativity?" from a thinking and learning point of view, an open and active mind is clearly required - one that can see new possibilities.

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Courage, Connection and the Flow of Ideas

Michael Lee Stallard

“Little of consequence is ever done alone.”. – David McCullough. Last week my wife and I went to see the historian David McCullough speak about his new book The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris. I’ve seen David McCullough speak twice before and always found his talks to be thoughtful and inspiring. On this occasion, McCullough spoke on the courage of Americans who went to France between 1830 and 1900 because they were “in love with learning and advancing their abilities.

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Character and Conscience in Leadership

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership “Conscience is that faculty in me which attaches itself to the highest that I know and tells me what the highest I know demands that I do.” Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest, May 13. We talk much here about character-based leadership. Our definition for character-based leadership is leading from who you are rather [.].

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Time For Women to Compete

Women on Business

Seventy years have passed since women left the confines of being homemakers and joined the work force en mass. Today, in 2012, there are only 12 Fortune 500 companies are led by women CEO’s. Perhaps it is time for another surge, time for women to take things to the next level by doing something that comes naturally to our male counterparts – compete.

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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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Are You Ready For The Changes In How We Communicate?

Tanveer Naseer

One of the themes I’ve been exploring lately on my blog is how the way we work is changing. Not will change or might change, but currently in the process of changing to reflect new realities of today’s interconnected and globalized world. Perhaps the clearest indication of how much more change is coming our way comes from looking at what’s going on in the hallways of secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.

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How to be a Damn Good Developmental Manager

Great Leadership By Dan

Have you ever worked for a manager that consistently helped you learn new skills and develop? A manager that took an interest in your career, challenged you to be your best, and believed in your potential to grow? That’s the kind of manager that most employees want to work for. And if you’re manager, that’s the kind of reputation you should aspire to have.

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7 Lessons for Followers From the Tango

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development [link] Lisa Petrilli (@LisaPetrilli) has written a great post titled 7 Lessons the Tango Teaches About Being a Great Follower. The post comes from her own lessons dancing and how she’s learning to enjoy being a follower. Her list contains some interesting insights and even one or two that you might challenge.

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Without Clear Values, You Are Probably Losing Business

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Can everyone in your organization explain each of the values and how they personally act on them? They can at companies like Disney, Starbucks, Southwest, McDonalds and Google – all listed in the top 15 of the 2012 most admired companies. There is a direct relationship between clear values and success in terms of employee retention, customer loyalty, and long-term profitability.

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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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8 Ways to Create Great Meetings

Leadership Freak

Poorly run meetings start in the wrong place and end up rushed before they’re done. Right place: Leave inconsequential items for the end. Deal with big items at the beginning. I’m tempted to check off a few quick agenda items before digging into the meat of meetings. It’s seductive but ineffective and inefficient. Don’t prioritize [.].

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Assume Benign Intent

The Recovering Engineer

My anger was rising. Every time he spoke, I grew more frustrated and irritated. I could feel my blood pressure rising, my face flushing, my lips tightening, and my shoulders hunching forward. I knew that I was furrowing my brow and that my voice was growing flatter and more menacing with each verbal exchange. While I did not physically fear for my safety, I did feel threatened.

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5 Reasons Leaders Should Read Judgment Calls

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Resources Reviews [link] If your organization is mired in a command-and-control hierarchy, Judgment Calls: Twelve Stories of Big Decisions and the Teams that Got Them Right, a new book by Thomas H. Davenport and Brook Manville isn’t for you. However, if you and/or your organization are self-aware and want to tap into the power of effective organizational decision-making, there’s much to learn [.].

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Agility and Mindfulness – You Need Both

Persuasive Powerhouse

The stresses senior leaders face in fast-moving organizations include pressure to achieve business goals in shortened time periods, constant organizational change and personal turmoil (often related to what’s happening at work). I fear these forces will continue to increase. These dilemmas have made me acutely aware of how times have changed since I was in the corporate world; the pace and stress I faced pales in comparison to what leaders experience today.

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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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Four Ways to Serve Your Clients Better andHave That Cash Windfall You’re Looking For!

Women on Business

To become an expert in your field, you are going to have to do some research. I’ve spent thousands of dollars on coaches, trainings, and university classes, all to discover that my biggest problem was getting real with ME! Here’s what I mean. There is a way to serve your clients better and to have that cash windfall that you are looking for. One of the biggest assets you have is your personality.

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Secrets to Getting Great Advice

Leadership Freak

Some tell you what you want to hear others tell you what they need to say. How can you dig through a cacophony of voices and find great advice? Honest, trustworthy, insightful advice comes hard. Which advisor: Options or insights matter. When you’re seeking options go to someone who’s been there. When you need insight go [.].

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Lessons from the “Me First” Generation

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Change Management Leadership Development Workplace Issues [link] It may be tempting to dismiss the millennial generation as a bunch of spoiled brats, however we have something important to learn from the millennial mindset. The millennial outlook on life is forcing previous generations to reconsider some serious workplace issues.

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Persistence and leadership

Lead on Purpose

Great leaders are persistent. They persevere through trials and develop the ability to weather tough storms. Calvin Coolidge , 30th US President, said: Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

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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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What Are You Waiting For?

Kevin Eikenberry

I love this quote because it is addresses a challenge I often hear about – and experience myself. “Stop waiting until things are perfect. Obstacles will always be there. They’ll never just go away. Find a way through them.” - Ralph Marston, author Questions to Ponder What are you waiting for? What is the worst thing [.].

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Difficult conversations require your head and your heart

Persuasive Powerhouse

Leaders have to become increasingly more skilled at having difficult conversations with others as they take on more responsibility. Greater numbers of people might be relying on them to lead, which often entails tricky situations and tough discussions. The most approachable leaders become a hub for conversations with their staff, their peers, their manager and other stakeholders.

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How can we get people to follow processes?

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Change Management Leadership Development Workplace Issues [link] Thirty years ago when the notion of improving processes began to get traction in the U.S., it held great promise. But one problem has kept the promise from becoming a full reality. It’s too complicated!

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How to Pop the Cork on Tough Conversations

Leadership Freak

If excellence was easy there’d be more of it. The path to excellence is paved with tough conversations; not mean, tough. Excellence challenges average. All great leaders achieve excellence by facing tough issues quickly and head on. “Tough issues aren’t like wine.” Michael Hyatt. I asked Michael Hyatt, Chairman of Thomas Nelson publishing and author [.].

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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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Ya Gotta Believe

Kevin Eikenberry

During an unlikely 1973 comeback from last place to first place in the final month of the season, a New York Mets pitcher was credited with the phrase that became the rallying cry of the team and city – “ya gotta believe!” That phrase was widely credited with helping the team go 20-8 to finish [.].

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That’s My Story and I’m Sticking to It

Next Level Blog

So, let me say at the outset that I’m reasonably confident that this is the world’s first leadership development blog post that includes a story about roasted cauliflower. (I Googled “roasted cauliflower leadership” and the top result was this recipe from Northern Michigan’s News Leader.) Here’s my back story. One day last week I was working from my home office.

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Leadership and Speaking Up

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Best of Blogs Series [link] Twice a month, Lead Change Group authors write a blog post on the SmartBlog on Leadership site. This past Thursday, Jennifer Miller (@JenniferVMiller) took turn with a post called How to Get Your Team to Speak Up. It’s based on her observation that many team leaders create a culture where saying “no” is unacceptable, thereby causing [.].

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The Second Question

Leadership Freak

Image source Managers first ask, “How can we best leverage current resources to achieve desired ends?” The second question is, “What do team members love doing – within the parameters of desired ends?” People doing things they love aren’t working. Provide a channel that enables people to do what they love doing. People doing what they [.].

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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.