Sat.Sep 27, 2014 - Fri.Oct 03, 2014

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A Better Way to Address Performance Issues

Let's Grow Leaders

'“Will or skill” is an insufficient question when addressing performance issues. This model works okay if it’s truly a “skill” issue because managers know what to do next. They train, coach, or assign a buddy. But the “will issue” answer often begins a slide down a slippery slope of assumptive questions: Why doesn’t she care?

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Vince Lombardi’s Success Formula: “Task + Relationship Excellence = Results”

Michael Lee Stallard

'I once attended a meeting where it seemed that everyone was focused on the people or relationships in a business and believed that doing so would bring success. Don’t believe it. Great leaders focus on achieving BOTH task excellence and relationship excellence. This dual focus produces sustainable superior performance. Managers who are solely task focused eventually burn people out.

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Do you fete or filet for failure?

General Leadership

'“Failure is an event, never a person.” William D. Brown. I failed. There, I said it. In the military, that phrase is unacceptable. Failure in an operation often equates to damage or death to the wrong side –ours. That goal of zero-failure permeates beyond operations to every aspect of the military. Accepting zero failure is perfect for an F-15 dogfight to the death; however, in matters not related to life or death, failure is critical to success.

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How We Overlook Hidden Talent

Lead Change Blog

'In the history of every industry – manufacturing, tech, entertainment, sports, all industries – there have been many examples of talent that was overlooked only to be discovered at a later moment. At times the talent was recruited by someone else, too late for the incumbent organization to reap the benefits of their talent pool. Some of the most famous examples of talent that almost slipped through the cracks: Tom Brady – This Super Bowl champion and MVP dropped to the 6th rou

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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 Be Manager When Your Employees Are Older Than You

Let's Grow Leaders

'Pleased to welcome Scott Huntington with a guest post. Good news: You have been hired for a leadership or managerial position. Awkward news: You’re younger than the employees you’ll be managing. Discovering that you’re younger than your new employees is neither good news nor bad news. However, it has been known to make young managers uncomfortable or nervous.

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(Beware of) The 7 Deadly Leadership Sins

Terry Starbucker

'Anyone who is chosen to be a leader has to take on one huge responsibility to do it successfully – to be the person who “ shows the way “ It’s the very definition of the word “ lead “ In that position, all eyes are on YOU. Your actions, attitudes, and demeanor will dictate how well your team will perform. It calls for a great sense of self-awareness, and a keen sense of the trap doors that will inevitably lurk around every corner.

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Weaving A New Future For Lead Change

Lead Change Blog

'If you are reading this post, you have landed on the new Lead Change Group site. We are glad you are here. You will notice that we have streamlined and simplified the site and added some new features: pages for Instigators and Leading Voices , new ways to participate, and events (more will be coming soon.). As we re-ignite the movement here at Lead Change, we hope you will choose to make a positive difference with us.

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First Look: Leadership Books for October 2014

Leading Blog

'Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in October. The Innovators : How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson. MOXIE : The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership by John Baldoni. The Moment You Can''t Ignore : When Big Trouble Leads to a Great Future by Malachi O''Connor and Barry Dornfeld.

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How Leaders Can Guard Against Unethical Behavior

Michael Lee Stallard

'When leaders behave in ways that violate ethical norms and harm customers, it has a devastating effect on connection and employee engagement. A quick glance at business news headlines shows the extent to which unethical behavior has become a problem today. Many of these unethical practices seem to defy common sense, such as the restaurant owner in China who made headlines for lacing food with opium in an effort to get customers to return.

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How to Keep the Negative Attitudes of Others From Impacting You

Kevin Eikenberry

'It is a proven fact – the attitude of those around you is contagious. This fact is great, when the attitude we are infected with is a positive one. But that isn’t the purpose of this article. Since negative attitudes are just as contagious as positive ones, if you are like me, you’d like to […]. The post How to Keep the Negative Attitudes of Others From Impacting You appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Humility in Leadership

Lead Change Blog

'Humility is defined as the quality or state of not thinking you are better than other people: the quality or state of being humble. I’d like to focus on the words quality and humble because those two words are the essence of what true leadership is all about. I’m amazed to read stories of how people who rose to a leadership position start behaving differently and end up mistreating their constituents.

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2014 Compilation

Leading Blog

'Here are a selection of tweets from September 2014 that you might have missed: How Do Trustworthy Leaders Behave? by Roderick Kramer from @stanfordbiz. Do Workplace Hierarchies Still Matter? by Jeffrey Pfeffer from @stanfordbiz. What to Look For In Future Leaders by @KevinEikenberry. 10 Great Leadership Quotes (And How To Use Them To Inspire Your Team) by @Starbucker. 7 Commandments of Leadership by @RonEdmondson.

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Establish a Team Vision Through Continuous Improvement Meetings

Michael Lee Stallard

'#52 Hold “Continuous Improvement” Meetings – Periodically pull your team together for a session to identify innovative ways to improve. The meeting could be focused on ways to increase revenue, reduce costs, improve quality and/or improve efficiency. List the ideas, prioritize them, select a manageable set to focus on, assign responsibilities and track their completion.

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Monday Quote:

General Leadership

'Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you cant do is ignore them. Because they change things.

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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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Drive Change Towards Your Desired Culture

Lead Change Blog

'Leaders face change – or the need to change – frequently in their work environments. When leaders look at needed change from a Western-thinking viewpoint – “this is broken, we need to fix it” – they miss a critical factor in effective change leadership. Leaders miss the opportunity to describe where and why. They need to be specific about where the change will take their team – and why it is time to make that change.

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7 Powerful Qualities of Servant-Leaders

Leadership Freak

'Every act of leadership is an act of service. Anything less is exploitation. The higher you go, the more people you get to serve. People aren’t in organizations to serve leaders.

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The Profile of an Entrepreneur – Do You Match? [Infographic]

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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Live Leadership Notes From Craig Groeschel At Catalyst 2014

Joseph Lalonde

'C raig Groeschel is the lead pastor at LifeChurch. Through his leadership, the church has become a force to be reckoned with. They’ve revolutionized the way church is done. LifeChurch is committed to getting the Word of God out to the people through giving away sermon plans, videos, and much more. They’re a leading force in the church world.

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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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Weaving A New Future For Lead Change

Lead Change Blog

'If you are reading this post, you have landed on the new Lead Change Group site. We are glad you are here. You will notice that we have streamlined and simplified the site and added some new features: pages for Instigators and Leading Voices , new ways to participate, and events (more will be coming soon.). As we re-ignite the movement here at Lead Change, we hope you will choose to make a positive difference with us.

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5 Ways to Talk About Ethics (Without Being “Blah Blah Boring”)

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton We owe it to our employees to make ethics real. People learning ethics are often given "blah blah boring" material (and then expected to remember and apply it). I believe that this is not just a mistake, it''s a crime! Why? Because ethics is anything but boring. Ethics is really interesting stuff when you dive into its complexities.

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Why Embracing Personal Values is Important

Women on Business

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How To Take Charge Of Your Job Search.

Rich Gee Group

'I’ve worked with hundreds of job-seekers and presented to thousands about searching for a job. A lot (and I mean A LOT) of people derail their job search for one simple reason: You’re scared. It’s not a horror movie scare where the monster jumps out at you in a dark room. It’s a pervasive and creeping scare that festers and grows in the back of your brain.

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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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One Compelling Question for Innovators

Lead on Purpose

'Guest post by David Sturt for Lead on Purpose blog I recently came across a story in Wired magazine about a radically new technology being developed for heating and cooling.

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Leadership Biz Cafe Podcast #15 – Tanveer Naseer On Overcoming Leadership Vertigo

Tanveer Naseer

'With so many books, articles, and studies on how leaders can be more effective guiding their teams in today’s faster-paced, global environment, why do leaders still struggle to help their organizations to succeed? That’s the basis of the conversation in this VERY special episode of Leadership Biz Cafe which wraps up the month-long celebration of the release of my first leadership book, “ Leadership Vertigo ”.

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6 Tips For Finding Your Why

Women on Business

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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 “Do You Lead From the Trenches?” or subscribe to our PodCast directly via iTunes at the following link. Senior Curator and GeneralLeadership.com CEO, Brigadier General John E. Michel tells us four simple actions to be the superhero we know you can be, no cape required.

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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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Hey CEO, Are You Killing Yourself At Work?

Rich Gee Group

'You work hard. You come in early, stay late, and work over the weekends. Of course. you’re the CEO (or the President, CFO, CMO, CIO, you get the idea). You constantly think about work, even in your sleep. But you have the primo position, the unbelievable pay, the power to move mountains, and your future already written in stone. But it’s not enough.

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Dealing with the Slacker Employee

Great Leadership By Dan

'When one employee is not pulling their weight, it can have a devastating impact on productivity, customer service, or sales. Today’s lean organizations can no longer tolerate anything less than 100% effort from all of their employees. However, the most negative impact a “slacker” employee can have isn’t necessary organizational results – it’s the impact on that employee’s coworkers that have to work extra hard to cover for their coworker.

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Diversity: The Key Ingredient to Building a High Performance Team

Women on Business

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Leadership Lessons From The Catalyst Leadership Labs 2014

Joseph Lalonde

'W ednesday was the unofficial start of the Catalyst Leadership Conference in Atlanta. It’s unofficial because it was the lab sessions (but, if I’m honest, the labs have become my favorite part of the Catalyst Conference experience). The labs are an amazing feature of Catalyst. The Catalyst Labs are different from the Catalyst Conference main sessions.

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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.