Sat.Jul 12, 2014 - Fri.Jul 18, 2014

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Parents as Leaders: A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

'Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. July’s Festival is all about Parents as Leaders. Be sure to enter your email on the side bar to get our new free e-book “ A Parent’s Guide to Leadership.” Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vixwex for the great pic. “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility.

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Lessons on Tossing Out the Rule Book

General Leadership

'“Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation.”. Rosabeth Moss Kanter. “Houston, we have a problem!”. These five words, originally spoken over forty years ago by astronaut Jack Swigert of Apollo 13 on April 14, 1970, immediately captured the attention of citizens the world over. The warning to the Houston Space Center of a major technical fault in the electrical system of one of the spacecraft’s oxygen tanks certainly caused well founded concern.

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An Effective Business Review Meeting?

N2Growth Blog

'By John R. Childress. Chair, Cultural Transformation – President, N2Growth Europe, N2Growth. “If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be “ meetings ” ~Dave Barry. Everywhere I go I hear complaints about Business Review Meetings. Whether they are held monthly, quarterly or some other cadence, the comments from participants tend to be the same.

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7 Things You Can Do Right Now To Be a Better Leader

Terry Starbucker

'You know it when they walk into the room. There’s a gravitational pull towards them. Call it charisma, call it gravitas, call it whatever you want, but they have it. It’s the look and sound of an effective leader. How do they do it? The secret lies beyond just the words and actions, to the more subtle messages that leaders send every day through their actions (or inactions) with their teammates.

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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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5 Reasons to Lose a Battle- And How To Lose It With Grace

Let's Grow Leaders

'If I had to pick a side, I would have chosen hers. But picking sides was entirely beside the point. The other guy’s heels were dug in deeper than skis sunk in a tree well of deep powder. No amount of convincing was going to change his mind. “ It’s time to let it go. ” I offered. “This battle is not worth winning. ” “But I’m right, she insisted.” That’s entirely possible.

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

General Leadership

'“Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” With this in mind, I challenge you to ask yourself the following questions about your leadership: “What type of seeds am I planting as a leader?

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Why Employee Engagement Matters: An Infographic

Michael Lee Stallard

'Why does employee engagement matter? Check out this handy infographic for key reasons why every organization should care about this important topic. Feel free to share with your leadership team! The post Why Employee Engagement Matters: An Infographic appeared first on Michael Lee Stallard.

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On Being an Entrepreneur Mom: The Inside Story

Let's Grow Leaders

'There’s no better picture to sum up this year’s entrepreneur mom journey. My kids are in it with me and I with then. Seb (8) is the self-declared Chief Marketing Officer (he loves to say CMO)… he tells everyone he meets about how I can help them become better leaders. Ben (19) is a bit more subtle, but is kicking beneath the surface getting it done as the LGL Summer Intern (be sure to tune in on Friday for the Frontline Festival for which he’s an integral part).

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Time is of the Essence

General Leadership

'“Lost time is never found again.” Benjamin Franklin. This article was co-authored with Col Stricklin by Jason Womack. Before you continue reading this article, pause for a moment. Just a moment. Look around at where you are. Think about what you were just doing before you started reading this article, and project out through the rest of today’s activities.

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Be A Better Leader – 30 Leadership Hacks For Managers.

Rich Gee Group

'I managed large teams for over 20 years in corporate and have been coaching C-Level clients for 14 more. During this time, I’ve probably run into every scenario a manager can experience. Here are my top 30 hacks to make you a better leader (in no special order): 1. Motivate people, don’t command them. It’s a lot harder, but you will like the results a lot more. 2.

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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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What Leaders Can Learn From the Rules of Combat

Lead Change Blog

'Hugh L. McColl, Jr. is the retired chairman and CEO of Bank of America. An ex-marine officer in the late fifties, his business leadership style was and continues to be swashbuckling, colorful, and intense. Wall Street analysts characterized him as a no-holds barred tactical genius that lead the bank as its thirty-nine year old president with [.] Author information Chip Bell Chip R.

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Six Critical Areas Where You Need to Be Grounded

Leading Blog

'Good leaders are healthy leaders. We can’t separate our leadership from who we are inside. “Your well-being, success, and organization depend, first and foremost on who you are. You need to examine the internal stuff—what goes on in your mind and heart—before doing anything,” writes Bob Rosen in Grounded. Faced with the speed of change today, staying aligned with who we are is very difficult making us feel stressed and defeated.

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Check Out Today’s “200-Second Soundbite™” Podcast!

General Leadership

'Cruise over to PodBean to hear our latest 200-Second Soundbite entitled “Your Leadership Reflection” or subscribe to our PodCast directly via iTunes at the following link. Col. Christopher P. Levy discusses the wake left by a Supertanker Leader and the disruptive impact of this style of leadership. by. … Read the rest. The post Check Out Today’s “200-Second Soundbite™” Podcast!

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Connect by Celebrating Team Successes

Michael Lee Stallard

'#41 Celebrate Team Successes – When your team accomplishes a major goal, celebrate as a group with a party, meal, or outing. Ask people for suggestions about how to celebrate. If you can afford it, invite them to bring a significant other to join in the celebration. This is the forty-first post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others.

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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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5 Important Keys For Taking On New Leadership Challenges

Tanveer Naseer

'Of the various articles I’ve written for my website, this one is quite unique as it’s the product of a writing collaboration between myself and Col. Chris R. Stricklin. At the time we were writing this piece, Chris was stationed at Kabul, Afghanistan as the Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer for the NATO Air Training Command. In addition to the unique experience of shaping and discussing the various points we wanted to share in this piece, it was wonderful to see how quickly we

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What is Bossy?

Women on Business

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LeaderView™ Leader Profile: David M. Cohen

General Leadership

' GeneralLeadership enjoys the opportunity to highlight leaders who our readers believe provide excellent examples worth taking note of. Through our LeaderView™ Leadership Profile series, we reach out to identified candidates and ask for their insights as to what makes them tick as a leader. In our latest LeaderView™ Leadership Profile, we caught up with David M.

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The Seven Qualities of Perfect Teammates

Leadership Freak

'Those who aren’t irritating aren’t fully known. Everyone is irritating. They either do things that bug you, or, they leave something undone, and that bugs you. What does a perfect teammate look like?

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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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Inch By Inch We Grow

Joseph Lalonde

'T here’s something frustrating about growing. That frustrating thing? Growth isn’t instantly noticeable. There’s truth behind that statement. You know it. You feel it. And, if you’re like me, you resent the fact growth takes time. Image by Dave Toaster. Yet it’s a fact of life. Rarely will anything of worth happen instantly.

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Working from Home – How to Maximize Your Productivity

Women on Business

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How to Build an Ethical Culture

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Today I''m sharing hand-picked resources about how to build an ethical culture. The most recent one was just published this week by Government Executive magazine. They acknowledge complexity, and are based on performance improvement and ethical principles. This collection provides practical advice for how to build high trust cultures and keep the ethics conversation alive.

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13 Ways to Spot Energy Draining Blood Suckers

Leadership Freak

'Blood sucking people, like parasites, suck the life out of you. Successful leaders energize. Lousy leaders drain. The neglected skill of leadership is managing energy. 4 powers of energy: Energy predicts the future.

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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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Is Your Business's Digital Communication Culture Working?

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Daniel Patrick Forrester : Too often leaders of companies fail to recognize the Pavlovian habits of constant connection and the opportunity cost of think time and ingenuity that it creates. Recently in Davos , Marissa Meyer, CEO of Yahoo smiled and shared that she checks her mobile device over a hundred and fifty times a day -- as though that many interruptions (within a work day) in her leadership rhythm and ability to focus were some badge of honor.

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Empowering and Inspiring Women in the Corporate World

Women on Business

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Don’t make them cry

Persuasive Powerhouse

'If you’ve been in the corporate or business arena for any period of time, chances are that someone has done something to you that was unthinking or insensitive, making you feel like you didn’t matter. This can be particularly upsetting if that someone is your boss. I shed a lot of (silent) tears because of some of the insensitive ways I was treated by some managers: The first day I returned from maternity leave, I walked into my office and found someone else sitting at my desk.

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How to Be an Effective CEO.

Rich Gee Group

'It’s quite simple - unfortunately, there are many critics, books, and know-it-all’s out there trying to ‘complexify’ (my word) the basic responsibilities of a CEO or C-Level executive. It really comes down to three skills: 1. Motivate Your Team. This is the most important skill – everyone goes to work, but it’s how you manage their expectations, keep them focused, and acknowledge them for their efforts that win the game.

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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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Top 2 Myths Leaders Have About Igniting Employee Passion

Great Leadership By Dan

'There is a lot of information out there about employee passion - and some of it''s not so good! Regular guest contributor Beth Armknecht Miller debunks the Top 2 Myths Leaders Have About Igniting Employee Passion over at my About.com Management and Leadership.

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How to Increase the Board?s Effectiveness in Strategy and Risk Discussions

Women on Business

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Leadership Insights: Interview With Mark Sanborn Author Of The Fred Factor

Joseph Lalonde

'M ark Sanborn, author of Fred Factor and Fred Factor 2.0 (along with 6 other titles), is a powerful force in the leadership world. He’s the president of Sanborn & Associates, authority on leadership, and a great public speaker. Mark graciously gave a few minutes of his day to answer a couple of burning leadership questions I had. In the following interview with Mark, I asked: Mark, you’ve written quite a few books.

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E Pluribus Partners is Now on LinkedIn

Michael Lee Stallard

'I’m happy to announce that my company, E Pluribus Partners, is now on LinkedIn! LinkedIn is another wonderful platform for sharing and discussing ideas about employee engagement and leadership, and we look forward to sharing helpful advice through this practical channel. Follow our company page today and join the conversation! Follow Now. The post E Pluribus Partners is Now on LinkedIn appeared first on Michael Lee Stallard.

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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.