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10 Ways to Be Easy to Follow

Let's Grow Leaders

'Are you easy to follow? Before you say “Of course!” please know that every where I go these days, I ask this question. “Is your boss easy to follow?” The #1 response is just a belly ache laugh. The #2 usually contains some expletive. I’ve also heard some great metaphors, like how understanding what their boss thinks is like putting together Ikea furniture.

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The Three Pillars of Morally Courageous Leaders

General Leadership

'“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.”. Ralph Waldo Emerson. Paul H. O’Neill, the former CEO of aluminum company Alcoa, was on his second day on the job as the company’s new leader when his secretary, a twenty-five-year Alcoa veteran, approached him to inquire when he was planning to join the local country club.

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PRINCIPLES OVER PROCESS

N2Growth Blog

'By Mark Hefner. Global Practice Chair, Strategy N2Growth. ADVANTAGE STRATEGY. Five Paradigm-Shifting Principles. Repeatable processes and procedures add great value in stable and predictable times. Those are not the times we live in today or likely in the future. Strategy that works has got to be based on something that proves successful in unpredictable, fast moving, and changing times.

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12 Questions To Get Your Team Thinking More Strategically

Lead Change Blog

'He’s just not strategic. I hear that all the time in succession planning and other career discussions. As if strategic were a fixed state – like handedness. Sure, there are many managers that need to think and act more strategically. I also know being strategic is a teachable competency. If you’re looking to help someone be more strategic, first be sure you’re exposing them to the big picture.

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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 Good Can You Stand It?

Let's Grow Leaders

'A Guest Post from Lisa Hamaker, Kaliday Consulting, and author of Creating Joyful Work. The first time I heard this question I had just accepted a new position with a nice bump in salary, and responsibilities. I was expressing to a friend that I was nervous about meeting the expectations of my new manager. The minute my friend asked, “Lisa, how good can you stand it?

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Character in Leadership: Part 1 of 3

General Leadership

'This article is Part 1 of a 3-part series by Colonel Albers on traits that can make or break a leader. Humility. I think that humility is probably one of the least properly understood qualities of a leader. While avoiding pride is critical for a sound leader and citizen, people often equate humility to the opposite of pride. They strive to downplay who they are and the effect they have on those around them.

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An Unexpected Lesson From a Would-be Fundraiser

Lead Change Blog

'Just a few days ago, a handful of colleagues and I launched a fundraising campaign for our friend Jamie Showkeir. Jamie has ALS, the debilitating disease that was the focus of so much attention last summer with the ALS Bucket Challenge. Jamie was diagnosed with ALS in 2014 and is now confined to a wheelchair. Let me tell you a little bit about Jamie.

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Why Competitors Will Make You Question Everything

Let's Grow Leaders

'In business school we teach SWOT analysis. Know what your competitors are doing so you can outsmart them. There’s power in benchmarking, and many a company has met their demise by a sudden competitive surprise. But any time your energy is focused on what OTHER people are doing instead of honing your craft, you’re at risk. Watching your competition puts you in the passenger seat of their story, instead of blazing your own trail.

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Tune in Tonight! – 9pm Eastern – SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125!

General Leadership

'It’s that exciting time of the month again when you have the opportunity to interact with us LIVE on SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125 at 9pm Eastern (8 Central, 7 Mountain, 6 Pacific) Wednesday, 4 Feb 2015. This special “12-Talents” broadcast will feature David Webb , General John E. Michel , Colonel Matthew T. Fritz and our special guests: Lieutenant General Michelle D.

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First Look: Leadership Books for February 2015

Leading Blog

'Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in February. Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader by Herminia Ibarra. The Hidden Leader : Discover and Develop Greatness Within Your Company by Scott K. Edinger and Laurie Sain. The Creator''s Code : The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs by Amy Wilkinson. Performing Under Pressure : The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most by Hendrie Weisinger and J.

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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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Team Building Sometimes Isn’t

Lead Change Blog

'The improving economy has prompted many companies to reinvest in their employees through team building activities. With the purse-strings less tight, leaders try to create a fun atmosphere and help team members bond with each other. A recent Denver Post article discussed this trend. Getting people out of the structure and formality of the workplace can boost connections and increase communication.

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To Connect, Reflect Before Offering Improvements

Michael Lee Stallard

'#70 Reflect Before Offering Improvements. Author/executive coach Marshall Goldsmith recommends that when someone offers an idea, suggestion, opinion or plan, take time to reflect before offering a suggestion to improve it. Many people are in the habit of quickly adding their better idea by saying “but…” or “however…” Habitually doing this undermines connection, commitment and engagement.

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How To Double Productivity And Take Control Of Your Time

Tanveer Naseer

'The following is a guest piece by Steven R. Shallenberger. Have you ever felt overwhelmed, or “task saturated,” with phone calls, emails, interruptions, or competing responsibilities? How many of us spend our days frantically trying to get through our to-do lists but still never find time to do what really matters most? If this sounds all too familiar, you are not alone.

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I See Clearly Now

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post by S. Chris Edmonds : I got new reading glasses this week. I can see! It’s been four years since I got my last pair. During that time my old readers have been scratched up, sat upon, bent, and generally mistreated during real life around here (and on the road). I’d gotten used to those glasses. They worked pretty well at my computer desk but weren’t so good with my iPad - my arms just weren’t long enough.

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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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Careful Of The Clichés

Lead Change Blog

'How many times have you heard a cliché related to the separation of home and work? It may have come in response to a bitter co-worker whose negativity oozes from them like lava from a truly angry volcano. Maybe you or another co-worker made the mistake of asking what’s wrong and from their response you get to learn of a bad home-life situation or the really ugly freeway-driver that cut them off on the way to work that morning.

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How to Get Ahead: Advice from a Female’s Perspective

Women on Business

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Would You Buy a Membership From This Man? 3 Big Lessons From One Big Pitch

Terry Starbucker

'My “MTM moment” Before The Show. For the last 3 years I was the one getting pitched by startup founders – on this particular day, it was different. I was the one getting up on stage and pitching. This role-reversal happened a couple of weeks ago in Portland, when I made a big pitch on behalf of our new startup venture, Built Oregon.

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10 Things I Learned From People Who Drive Me Nuts

Leadership Freak

'The most annoying thing about annoying people is they help us grow. Personal growth centers on two types of people, the ones we like and the ones that drive us crazy.

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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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February 2015 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

'Welcome to the February 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For those of you who watched the Super Bowl this weekend, did you gain any leadership takeaways? It seems that sports frequently provides an opportunity for leadership analogies! This month, participants were given a choice of submitting a recent post or tackling the question of coping with external leadership challenges (for example, budget allocations or opposition from community entities).

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Top 8 Questions About Video Marketing Answered

Women on Business

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7 Questions For Ethical Culture Building

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton We create organizational culture through strategic choices and daily actions. If we imagine building our culture as creating an elaborate painting, what will we depict on the canvas? Will we work together to carefully paint a background theme of positive values, or will we just give everyone brushes and "see where it goes?".

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Coach K: Mike Krzyzewski on Teamwork

Nathan Magnuson

'As a University of Kansas basketball fan, I’ve never rooted for Duke. But there is a Duke moment that stands out in my memory. It occurred probably 10 or 15 years ago. Duke was in the process of getting upset in the NCAA Tournament. They were playing hard that day but not well. Near the end of the game, the senior star player fouled out, highlighting the frustrating day for everyone.

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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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Communication – Do You Hear What They Hear?

Lead Change Blog

'It’s safe to assume that most leaders are quite conscious of how they communicate. Because of this, there are usually methods they’re working on to improve this vital area of their lives. Whether a focus on personal interaction, written mediums, or even public speaking, there are many methods and techniques you can use to greatly enhance your effectiveness in communication.

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10 Things a Virtual Assistant Can Do Better, Faster and Cheaper than You

Women on Business

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Workplace Professionalism

Great Leadership By Dan

'Most employees don’t want to work with what feels like an office full of chimpanzees. What does it mean to demonstrate workplace professionalism? What does unprofessional workplace behavior look like? While it may be hard to define in a simple sentence, we know it when we see it. And we sure as heck know it when its missing, and you can even lose your job for not having it.

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7 Qualities Servant-Leaders Expect From Others

Leadership Freak

'Servant-leaders fail when they tolerate self-serving in others. Don’t be the only servant in the room. One-way service is naive, wasteful, and irresponsible.

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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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Is Cooperation The New Efficiency?

Lead Change Blog

'I was talking to a client today about her unusual ability to gain people’s trust quickly. This supports her ability to get things done. To her bosses, she seemed to perform miracles. I commented to her that I think the ability to gain cooperation is an underestimated component of efficiency. She said she had never really thought about it that way. Take The Time To Prepare.

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9 Tips for Launching Your Freelance Business

Women on Business

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Stop Jealousy In It’s Tracks

Joseph Lalonde

'H ave you ever seen a friend or family member surpass you to reach their goals, all the while you can’t seem to catch a break? During these times, jealousy really seems to rear it’s ugly had. Image via Creative Commons. You’ll hear the bitter whispers of jealousy telling you that you’re not good enough. Jealousy will tell you that your friend is doing something wrong.

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Where People Love Working Together

Leadership Freak

'Successful leaders build environments where people love working together. Environments emerge from language, conversation, and behavior. 4 essentials to successful environment building #1. Intolerance: Environment building includes confrontation.

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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.