Sat.May 03, 2014 - Fri.May 09, 2014

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9 Career Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner

Let's Grow Leaders

'I’m sure many someones warned me and share their wisdom. But, sadly, most of my career lessons I learned the hard way. When you’re totally immersed it getting it done, it’s easy to lose perspective. Today I share my biggest career lessons- learned from years of angst and my fair share of stupidity. Looking forward to hearing your number 10s. 9 Career Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner.

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What Great Leaders Know That Good Leaders Don’t about Self-Regulation

General Leadership

'The Silent Power Behind Emotional Intelligence. “The emotional brain responds to an event more quickly than the thinking brain.” Daniel Goleman. If our skills, competencies and judgment get us our leadership roles – it’s our Emotional Quotient (EQ), or Emotional Intelligence , that keeps us there and propels us forward into greater leadership scope, work footprint, scale and reach.

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Together is Better Than Alone

Lead Change Blog

'After months of hearing my friend Maria tell me about her running group, I finally got up early one Saturday morning to meet the group for a run. Leaving my house before six a.m., I asked myself: Who does this? When I pulled into the parking lot for the meet-up, several cars idled there and [.] Author information Becky Robinson Becky Robinson is the founder and CEO of Weaving Influence.

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Small Biz Proud: Why It’s Really What’s Behind The Product That Counts

Terry Starbucker

'I knew there was something about Tim O’Grady that I really liked, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. I was on the “I Am Small Business Proud” website (more on the reason why later) and Tim’s video, and his particular small business, caught my attention. Was it the fact that he was a foodiepreneur, a fascinating breed of entrepreneur I had become increasingly interested in here in Portland?

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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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Identifying and Dealing with Paradoxes

Leading Blog

'There are problems and there are paradoxes. The trouble is when we treat paradoxes as problems because then our decision making process becomes paralyzed, inflexible, incomplete, isolated and closed. Paradoxes are recurring issues that are familiar and present throughout organizations today: the conflicting needs of purpose and profit, short- and long-term goals, local versus global demands, and the need for a flatter, more nimble organization that still executes with discipline.

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Lead Like a Rich Person!

General Leadership

'Do you lead like a rich person? –Or—. Do you lead like a poor person? An Afghan Air Force General asked recently through his translator…. Do you lead like a rich person or a poor person? My western mind immediately wandered to visions of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs and tried to compare their leadership styles with that of members of lower income brackets.

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Advice for Graduates From Creator of Calvin and Hobbs

Michael Lee Stallard

'With graduation season once again upon us, our thoughts turn to the many students who are preparing to enter the next phase of adult life. Some will continue their education. Some will begin careers. All will face the pressure of juggling competing claims on their time and attention. In 1990, Bill Watterson, creator of the famous Calvin and Hobbs comic strip, addressed the graduating class of his alma mater, Kenyon College.

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Snap Out of It! How To Own The Terms Of Your Success

Terry Starbucker

'On the latest edition of the More Human Podcast , my guest is Pamela Slim , an award-winning author, business coach, speaker, and an absolute joy to be around. She spent the first 10 years of her business as a consultant to large companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Charles Schwab and Cisco Systems, where she worked with thousands of executives, managers and employees.

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Check Out Today’s 200-Second Soundbite™ Video Spotlight!

General Leadership

'Overcoming the boundaries between the military community and society requires a deliberate effort to open our world. It is tempting to stay on our military bases, live in military communities and only talk to those we know. For the curators of The General Leadership Foundation, it is our mission to bring the experiences, principles and stories amassed through war and military life to the public.

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Work-Life Balance for a New Generation

Lead Change Blog

'In the age of “work-life balance,” we’re trained to segment our attention, with the goal of being engaged with our professional and personal lives in equal measure. Among the many benefits of this approach is that we learn to be fully aware of our surroundings, both at home and at the office. But there is [.] Author information Diana Faison DIANA FAISON is an expert in the fields of leadership training, executive coaching and strategic planning, with a focus on the field of women’s leadership

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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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To Build Relationships, Speak in Bullet Points or Paragraphs

Michael Lee Stallard

'#31 Speak in Bullet Points or Paragraphs – Whenever possible, deliver your message in the preferred style of the listener: bullet point or paragraph. The “bullet point” person favorably responds to a style that is brief, to the point and supported by hard evidence of results. He/she will become impatient if made to wait for the bottom line. The person who prefers “paragraphs” is more open to hearing anecdotes, examples or explanations that help him/her understand and to soft evidence that i

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Feeling the pain and doing it anyway

Persuasive Powerhouse

'A leader considers the risks of asking for feedback even as he suspects it might make him look weak. Another ponders the dangers of increasing their collaboration skills when the company culture he works in is very hierarchical. Many other leaders struggle with the pain of delegating and their concern with the personal vulnerability it creates. These are the things that great leaders think about.

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12 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Joseph Lalonde

'T he Amazing Spider-Man 2 was released this past Friday. As it was a comic book based movie, my wife and I had to see it opening weekend. We love these types of movies! Superheroes, action, web-slinging. Could there be a better date night movie? I think not. But that’s besides the point. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 offers many leadership lessons if you look closely enough, and that’s what I love about pop culture these days.

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Choose Engagement

Lead Change Blog

'A recent USA Today article talks about employee engagement. It cites a Gallup poll that claimed that 70% of American workers are either “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” at work. That means 7 out of 10 people aren’t putting in more than they take out of their jobs. The post goes on to suggest 3 [.] Author information Mike Henry Chief Instigator at Lead Change Group Mike is the Chief Instigator of the Lead Change Group and co-author with 20 other Lead Change Instigators, of The Character-B

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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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You’ve Got The Power.

Rich Gee Group

'“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”. ? Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. “I’ve got the power. Radical mind day and night all the time, Seven, fourteen, wise, divine, Maniac, brainiac, winning the game, I’m the lyrical Jesse James.” — Snap, 90′s German pop group.

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Learning The Keys To Exceptional Execution

Tanveer Naseer

'The following is a guest piece by best-selling author Kevin Kelly. Launching and leading an “xceptional” business is simpler than you’ve ever imagined. Not easier. Not less time consuming. Not less gut wrenching, but simpler. Counter-intuitively, many successful entrepreneurs didn’t start with a compelling vision, a wow idea or indeed a workable business plan.

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Build Your Network to Live Your Passion

Lead on Purpose

'Work Happy Now! Guest Post by David Bradford, author of Up Your Game All of our life successes are defined within the context of their impact on people; namely ourselves first, then impact on family, community, and globally.

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How do you overcome an imperfect boss?

Lead Change Blog

'When it comes to developing a great relationship with a boss, most of us can use all the help we can get. You have more power than you think.–Karin Hurt This is the heart of a great new book by Lead Change instigator Karin Hurt, who recently released “Overcoming an Imperfect Boss.” Drawing on a diverse background [.] Author information Mike Henry Chief Instigator at Lead Change Group Mike is the Chief Instigator of the Lead Change Group and co-author with 20 other Lead Change

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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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Women on Business Ranks 14 in List of Top 98 Small Business Blogs

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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10 Powerful Principles of Exponential Growth

Leadership Freak

'You’ll never know who you might have been if you don’t grow. Success is about personal growth not techniques, strategies, or methods. Awkward: Growth feels awkward because it means not yet and not there.

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Are You A Bonus Delivery Officer?

Rich Gee Group

'You’re not a CEO. Or a CMO, COO, CIO, CTO or any other C-Level title. You’re not a GVP, AVP, MVP or VP. You’re not a Senior Director, Partner, Manager, Owner, etc. You are a Bonus Delivery Officer. Your primary role in your position is not to deliver on projects, motivate the team, present information, or hob-nob with the hoi-poloi.

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Create Your Own Luck

Lead Change Blog

'I met Samir Rath when he was in the 2nd cohort of the IE-Brown E-MBA while simultaneously investing and starting companies all over the world, including Chile, because, doesn’t everyone? Read Samir’s thoughts on serendipity, luck and entrepreneurship… How often do we hear our friends and family say “Oh! She is so lucky. She moves in the right [.

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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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250th Blog Post: Beyond the Comfort Zone

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton In the 200th Leading in Context Blog Post, I wrote about Learning at the Speed of Life. To celebrate the 250th post, I want to reflect on what it''s been like to work every day in the stretch beyond the comfort zone.

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7 Ways to Start Your Week Like a Leader

Leadership Freak

'Monday morning is the most stress-filled morning of the week. Don’t let Monday push you around. Take charge of your week now. Connect with that person you’ve been meaning to reach out to.

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5 Key Traits for Focus for Your Next Board Director

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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What Skills and Abilities Are You Over-Relying On?

Lead Change Blog

'There are probably a lot of things we all just take for granted. Perhaps it’s because we naturally assume there are just some people (or things) that will always be there. When suddenly they are not, we experience a wake-up call. It could be a customer that leaves unexpectedly, a friend that stops responding to [.] Author information Susan Mazza Susan has worked with organizations and individuals around the world for over 25 years in developing relationships that work and producing except

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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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3 Actions to Get Ford’s New CEO Off to a Great Start

Michael Lee Stallard

'As seen on Fox Business. Mr. Fields, congratulations on your appointment as the next president and CEO of one of America’s treasures, the Ford Motor Co. You have big shoes to fill – Mr. Mulally has done a remarkable job, as I wrote about in a previous article. Now it’s your turn. In the opinion of this advisor to leaders, here are three actions you should be laser-focused on to get off to a great start. .

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What Your Boss Really Wants From You

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Steve Arneson: As an executive coach, I’ve worked with hundreds of people in all types of organizations. Each person has their own story, of course – a unique narrative that includes their skills, experience, strengths, weaknesses, and relationships. While every engagement is different, these people all have one thing in common; their boss always plays a central role in the story.

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The Best Way to Predict Your Future

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – This popular quote is attributed to Peter Drucker. But what does it really mean? Do you muscle your way into the future, constructing your life as though it’s a project? If you try to do that, you’ll be disappointed. The real meaning behind this statement is that we need to assume responsibility for our lives and the future we want to impact.

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May 2014 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

'Five years ago, I started blogging about leadership on a blog called LeaderTalk. Many of the bloggers on today’s list supported my early efforts. In fact, Dan McCarthy, who generously offered us the opportunity to host this month’s carnival, was one of the first bloggers to give me a shout-out. It’s not a stretch to say [.] Author information Becky Robinson Becky Robinson is the founder and CEO of Weaving Influence.

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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.