Sat.Jul 30, 2016 - Fri.Aug 05, 2016

article thumbnail

5 Questions to Ask When You Can’t Let It Go

Let's Grow Leaders

“John,” the CEO of a fast-growing start-up, was visibly frustrated when I asked him what he needed me to work on with his team. “I love my team. And they care so much! They’re full of great ideas… ” I waited for the BUT. “BUT,” Sometimes they get stuck on an idea and can’t move on. We’re moving fast and sometimes that means failing fast and letting go of ideas that didn’t work.

Blog 272
article thumbnail

The Flip Side of Fear: What Your Fear Says About You

General Leadership

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “This is where the quote goes. The test should be bold italics, and the author should bold without italics. All should be right justified and tagged with the “Blockquote” text style.” Quote Author.

Advice 223
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

10 Signs Your Company Culture Needs a Fix

N2Growth Blog

10 Signs Your Company Culture Needs a Fix. There is little doubt that the best performing firms on the planet have exciting and healthy cultures – think Google, Southwest and Nike – while other organizations seem to be in a constant state of struggle to reach their full potential. Interestingly, the leadership teams at struggling companies are often confounded to understand the reasons for their firm’s “underperformance” Company culture is often to blame.

Company 220
article thumbnail

Doing Their Best

Lead Change Blog

What if you assumed that those people who work for you are in fact doing their best? As leaders we are quick to judge those we lead and when they don’t fit what we think they should be doing, we often get resentful and angry. I believe that most of us are doing the best we can. Our challenge as leaders is to help challenge those we lead to grow into what is the next level of “best they can do.” If they are not willing to become the next best version of themselves, kindly send them on their

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Star Systems Hurt Employee Engagement

Michael Lee Stallard

The prevalence and extreme nature of star systems today contribute to widespread employee disconnection and disengagement. Here’s why. Defining Terms: Star, Core, and Struggling Employees. Employees can be regarded as stars, core employees, or strugglers. Stars are superior performers. They are either a part of senior management or on track to move up the organization’s hierarchy.

System 247
article thumbnail

How Not To Fund Your Startup Using Credit Cards

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].

183
183

More Trending

article thumbnail

These 7 Things Are Ruining Your Credibility as a Leader

Lead Change Blog

Who do you think of when the word “leader” comes up? The list of great ones is endless, and history has provided countless examples of people we’d all follow into battle if called to. Whoever you include in your top ten list of favorite leaders, they certainly have one valuable thing in common: leadership credibility. Whether we think of a historical figure or a great leader who’s on the scene today, he or she develops trust and loyalty.

Project 172
article thumbnail

Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Did you ever find your self in a mess and wonder how you got there? There’s no guarantee your decisions are always going to be good ones. Too much is unpredictable. However, many of us have had the experience of looking back on a situation and thinking “I should have known better. The warning signs […]. The post Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

article thumbnail

Tune-In Tonight – 9pm Eastern – SiriusXM Radio Ch125

General Leadership

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. Turn your radio dials to SiriusXM Channel 125 tonight at 9pm Eastern (6pm Pacific) for the #GeneralLeadership Hour on the David Webb Show! On the first Wednesday of every month, we strive to bring you the opportunity to engage with our team and our guests virtually and on-the-air with the radio program and live Twitter stream.

Advice 163
article thumbnail

Why we trust leaders who admit their mistakes

Lead on Purpose

Guest post by Steven J. Stowell Ph.D. Anyone in a leadership position knows that mistakes are inevitable. They can hit at any time and it may not even be a direct result of your actions.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

9 Ways to Challenge Your Assumptions

Lead Change Blog

There is a silent, guiding force in your life that has more influence than you can imagine. We instinctively know the impact that friends and family have on how we live our lives. We know how powerful our dreams and aspirations can be for affecting how we carry on. We know how our desire to be healthy can affect our habits or how our romantic interest in someone can affect our behavior.

article thumbnail

7 Tips to Set up Your Own Home Office

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].

Tips 158
article thumbnail

Would they work for you again?

Persuasive Powerhouse

Robert was a senior leader in a technical department of a large company, and a new client of mine. He was new to his role. His team was seated around a table where I was facilitating a conversation for them to provide some early feedback on Robert’s leadership. The team did a fine job of providing balanced responses – both affirming and critical. I had a strong sense of their great appreciation and trust in Robert’s ability to lead them.

article thumbnail

Why we trust leaders who admit their mistakes

Lead on Purpose

Guest post by Steven J. Stowell Ph.D. Anyone in a leadership position knows that mistakes are inevitable. They can hit at any time and it may not even be a direct result of your actions.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Featured Instigator: Susan Mazza

Lead Change Blog

This month we are featuring Instigator Susan Mazza , CEO of Clarus-WORKS , Founder/Author of Random Acts of Leadership ™, and Co-Author of The Character-Based Leader. Susan graduated from Penn State with a BS in Finance and International Business. She believes her “real education” started when she began working. She started out working in a very large accounting department facilitating the communication between the accountants and the IT professionals to develop and deploy new and i

article thumbnail

22 Best WordPress Themes for Small Business

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].

article thumbnail

First Look: Leadership Books for August 2016

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August. Stop Spending, Start Managing : Strategies to Transform Wasteful Habits by Tanya Menon and Leigh Thompson. Nimble, Focused, Feisty : Organizational Cultures That Win in the New Era and How to Create Them by Sara Roberts. Unmistakable : Why Only Is Better Than Best by Srinivas Rao.

Books 150
article thumbnail

A Prescription For Empowering Employees To Succeed And Grow

Tanveer Naseer

Last month, my oldest daughter Alya began working at her new summer job and now that she’s worked for two different companies over the past two summer periods, it’s been interesting to hear her observations about the differences in how her bosses manage their employees. These conversations with my daughter about her work has lead to recollections of my summer job experiences, and how one in particular has helped to shape my understandings of leadership and empowering employees.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Highlighting Our August Sponsor: Launchbox365

Lead Change Blog

We are elated to have Launchbox365 as our Lead Change Group sponsor for August! Launchbox365 helps companies and individuals achieve bold success through applying their expertise in cross-generational issues to help organizations bridge the gap between managers and their Gen Y workforce to increase employee engagement, productivity, innovation and profits.

Webinar 156
article thumbnail

Feedback is a Gift – Especially When It Hurts

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].

article thumbnail

I Think I’ve Figured It Out.

Rich Gee Group

Many clients and colleagues frequently ask me if there are any definitive assessments they can take to learn more about themselves. Candidly, there are no definitive ones — but there are a lot out there that can help you peek in and see some of the drivers of your personality, actions and physical behaviors. Here are just a few (and they’re FREE): Enneagram Test.

article thumbnail

Why You Can’t Treat Everyone The Same As A Leader

Joseph Lalonde

E very leader struggles with the desire to treat everyone on their team the same. They think it’s only right. It’s what we’ve been taught growing up. You have to treat everyone the same. It’s only right. But is that true? Can a leader really treat everyone the same way? My answer may come as a shock. It’s not traditional wisdom but it’s what I’ve found works.

Team 146
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Moved by Moon Day: Reflections on Motivation and Goal Setting

Lead Change Blog

Every once in a while, the human race achieves something that is truly seminal and ground-breaking. The first moon landing (and moonwalk) in 1969 provided a relevant case in point, and one that we celebrate every year on what is colloquially referred to as Moon Day. This often overlooked celebration, which is celebrated annually on July 20, teaches us about far more than outer space, however, as it also reinforces the ideal that anything can be achieved with planning, determination and a keen se

article thumbnail

Embracing Your Female Voice

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].

151
151
article thumbnail

141: Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees | with Paul Falcone

Engaging Leader

People power your business — and success can hinge on your hiring, inspiring, and keeping the right ones. As a leader, are you cultivating this vital resource? Is there more you could be doing? Are you just winging it? Every HR executive has a laundry list of things they wish managers knew: best practices that […] People power your business — and success can hinge on your hiring, inspiring, and keeping the right ones.

article thumbnail

The One Thing You’re Sure to Struggle With as a Leader

Lead from Within

Leaders face a lot of issues but one thing they will struggle with is sometimes staying positive. Being a leader is all about balance. You have to be mindful and quick, slow and steady, take risks, have vision, listen but speak, know but question—and do it all with grace. It goes without saying that challenges come with the territory. One of the most overwhelming, for many leaders, is the struggle to stay positive in the face of a demanding position.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

August 2016 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

The Lead Change Group is grateful to The Thought Board for hosting the August 2016 Leadership Development Carnival. This month is filled with a wide variety of leadership topics including idea generation , power , delegation , compassion and more. Take some time out to learn from all the thoughtful contributions that make this edition so impressive.

article thumbnail

7 Ways Traveling Can Enhance Your Business Skills

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].

Travel 147
article thumbnail

Be a Real Leader and Start a Ripple Effect

Leadership Freak

I invited several top leaders, authors, and bloggers to share their wisdom with Leadership Freak readers. Thanks to Jesse Lyn Stoner for contributing this insightful post on creating magnificent teams in uninspired organizations.

Team 132
article thumbnail

Great Leaders Draw Lines In The Sand

Joseph Lalonde

O ne thing I look for in a leader worth following is whether or not they’re willing to draw a line in the sand for the right reasons. To the average person, this may seem odd. Why would someone want someone leading them who does this? For me, the answer is easy. By drawing a line in the sand, this type of leader is telling you what they believe.

article thumbnail

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.