Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 29, 2021
Life will always include some level of the mundane and routine. As a leader, you can give your team energy to meet these challenges. In this episode, David shares some people who have inspired him to keep it fresh and four practical […]. The post Four Ways Leaders Can Re-energize Themselves and Their Teams appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 27, 2021
We need the right balance between authority vs. autonomy, consensus vs. direct decision-making, and friendly vs. firm. Whether you’re new to management or a veteran leader, this webinar will give you the tools you need to lead spectacularly. Melissa Lamson, facilitator and executive coach to some of today’s most successful companies, has developed a perfect formula for spectacular leadership.
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Michael Lee Stallard
JANUARY 23, 2021
Recently, I had the privilege of being the guest speaker for a webinar hosted by getAbstract , one of the leading book summary organizations in the world. Our topic was “Remote Work, Rising Stress and the Critical Need for Connection” – a timely discussion for today’s environment. The webinar was attended live by 2,004 professionals eager to learn how connection can help their teams to thrive this year.
Leading in Context
JANUARY 27, 2021
Things are not always as they seem. Technology has advanced to the point that we can't be sure whether or not what we're seeing is real. There are many new ways that bad actors are usual digital sleight of hand to trick us. And the list is growing. It will take a healthy dose of skepticism, critical observation and research skills to find out if what we see is as it appears.
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Leading Blog
JANUARY 29, 2021
T ECHNOLOGY was supposed to give us more leisure time, but instead, it distracts us. We are pulled out of the present and into lists of things we feel we should be doing. Instead of getting time away from work, we take our work with us. It’s a trap to make us feel time poor. Time Smart by Ashley Whillans helps us to move from time poverty to time affluence.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 26, 2021
No-one doubts that the current pandemic has created all kinds of challenges for leaders and the businesses they lead. Some have fallen by the wayside, including some big-name brands, but in the main many businesses have so far survived – many just by the edge of their teeth. And whilst some might be thinking of celebrating this success, I would caution that because there are still some challenges looming on the horizon, which if not addressed could cause your business to fall at the final hurdl
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Joseph Lalonde
JANUARY 24, 2021
Jim Carrey stars as No Man Carl. Carl lives his life in a constant state of NO. No matter what it is in his life, his answer is no. That is until a conference changes his life and he becomes a Yes Man. The movie makes it humorous. It makes us laugh. Yes Man should also […].
Leading Blog
JANUARY 25, 2021
T O LEAD people from one place to another in good times and in challenging ones requires a framework like the one presented in Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison’s concise book, Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve. The framework is called, The Six Degrees of Leadership. These six degrees are mastered separately but work together in practice.
Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 27, 2021
The perfect mentor can be really hard to find. If you’re like most managers we talk with, you’ve got more than one area you’re working to develop. And the same person who is great with executive presence may struggle with strategic thinking. […]. The post How do I find the perfect mentor? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Great Leadership By Dan
JANUARY 28, 2021
Guest post from Sarah Rozenthuler: In our rapidly changing world, new pressures are emerging. To navigate more demanding customer expectations , an acute distrust of business and so much remote working, leaders need to find new ways of operating. Cultivating leadership presence is foundational for this to happen. With deeper presence, a leader is able to remain centred when facing unexpected disruptions, be open to new directions and build trusting relationships.
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Engaging Leader
JANUARY 26, 2021
Us versus Them gaps have always affected the American workplace – Sales versus Marketing, Manufacturing versus Engineering, Human Resources versus Legal. But today there is an urgent need to address a wide range of culture gaps, especially due to the impact of the pandemic, racism and protests in support of Black Lives Matter, and […]. Us versus Them gaps have always affected the American workplace – Sales versus Marketing, Manufacturing versus Engineering, Human Resources versus Legal.
Leading Blog
JANUARY 28, 2021
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Charles Sykes on victimization: “A Formula for social gridlock: the irresistible search for someone or something to blame colliding with the unmovable unwillingness to accept responsibility. Now enshrined in law and jurisprudence, victimism is reshaping the fabric of society, including employment policies, criminal justice, education, urban politics, an
Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 25, 2021
Psychological safety pioneer, Dr. Amy Edmonson discusses the difference between psychological safety and courage at work, and why both are so critical in our teams right now. An excerpt from her foreword of Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, […]. The post Psychological Safety or More Courage? What Your Team Needs Now. appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Joseph Lalonde
JANUARY 28, 2021
It’s the end of the month and that means it is time for another round of book recommendations for leaders. This list contains 5 books that are old, new, and even unknown. I believe one of the best ways for a leader to stay sharp, improve their leadership insights, physical health, and spiritual well-being is […].
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Engaging Leader
JANUARY 26, 2021
Us versus Them gaps have always affected the American workplace – Sales versus Marketing, Manufacturing versus Engineering, Human Resources versus Legal. But today there is an urgent need to address a wide range of culture gaps, especially due to the impact of the pandemic, racism and protests in support of Black Lives Matter, and […]. Us versus Them gaps have always affected the American workplace – Sales versus Marketing, Manufacturing versus Engineering, Human Resources versus Legal.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 24, 2021
Book Clubs. Some people love them, and many have wanted to join one but never have. Lest you think that isn’t an option when we are supposed to stay home, enter the virtual book club. More specifically, The Long-Distance Teammate Virtual Book Club. Imagine being able to read a brand-new book, on a timely and […]. The post Join our Virtual Book Club!
Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 27, 2021
As you formalize and add more rigor to your talent strategy and focus on your nine-box grid, be careful that your focus doesn’t become overly myopic. The best talent strategies help all employees to grow. A Tragedy from Behind Closed Doors I […]. The post Your Talent Strategy: How to Avoid This Huge Mistake appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Joseph Lalonde
JANUARY 27, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I made a promise to myself to add weight training to my exercise routine. I already had a steady schedule of cardiovascular exercises with my running. My strength game suffered. I had been pouring all of my time and energy for exercise into running. I knew I needed to add something […].
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.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 28, 2021
Power. The word itself evokes a reaction. What thoughts or feelings do you have when you think of power? Perhaps you picture an organizational chart where the boxes at the top are imbued with more power than those below. Maybe you imagine an iron fist, representative of a person who rules over others with absolute authority. Or perhaps the word power conjures up feelings of nervousness, anxiety, or fear, based on negative experiences you’ve had in the past.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 27, 2021
Bocelli sings like an angel, but he was wrong when he said, “All that counts in life is intention.” “The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 25, 2021
When I was a kid, many kids spent hours talking on the phone. Now, kids the same age spend hours on their phones too. But more likely, they are texting rather than talking. When I first joined the workforce, I spent lots of time on the phone. Now, I have more communication options than ever, […]. The post The Forgotten Tool for Improved Remote Work Communications appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Lead from Within
JANUARY 28, 2021
Ask any group of leaders about the most important leadership skills, and much of the discussion will focus on capabilities like strategic planning and budgeting. In my work as a coach to leaders around the world, I see the importance of these areas—but I also see that a leader’s humanity is the source of their most essential skills. With that in mind, ask yourself how you rate in these specific areas: Vulnerability.
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Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 25, 2021
Unlike Mission, Vision is “seeing” language. But sometimes we cannot…or will not see. Something blurs or blocks our vision. More than ever in recent history we need leaders with a clear vision. Leaders to guide us forward. What stands in the way of having a clear, compelling vision? 1) INSECURITY “I am not a good vision caster – it is just not my area of expertise!”.
RapidStart Leadership
JANUARY 29, 2021
Anytime we step into a position of authority, we can expect a leadership test; here's what it might look like, and several ways to respond. The post Leadership Test: Will You Be Ready When the Challenge Comes? appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.
leaderCommunicator
JANUARY 25, 2021
You’re off and running in the New Year. Deadlines are looming. You’re busy planning and setting responsibilities. With so much going on every day, are you forgetting to share your expectations with your employees? Are you simply assuming your staff understands what you expect of them? Increase Your Employees' Chances of Success. My Mom used to say to me, “I’m not a mind reader.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 29, 2021
Competent people don’t like being bossed around. You bristle when an obnoxious boss tells you to do something. You might smile and take it, but you don’t leap for joy!
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QAspire
JANUARY 29, 2021
Increased complexity is a result of invisible dynamic forces, unanticipated events like pandemic and rapid adoption of disruptive technologies. Making sense of all this to align yourself for a better contribution requires much more than just consuming what you come across. Sensemaking in a complex world requires us to adopt an attitude of active exploration, relentless experimentation, sound judgment and seamless collaboration with the outside world.
Mike Cardus
JANUARY 24, 2021
“… changing is a continual process and stability is an illusion or a memory of one moment during the process of changing.” -Steve de Shazer ‘The Death of Resistance’ Change and the metaphors you use will impact how you see and navigate change. For example: change as grief or death – will set you up to focus on change as a loss, and that will reinforce that change is something to be feared or fret over. change as war – you will see others as enemies or
leaderCommunicator
JANUARY 27, 2021
Employees who are highly engaged in their work perform better than their less-committed counterparts and boost the organization’s bottom line. Not surprisingly, building employee engagement involves two-way communication – both to and from employees. Leadercommunicators – those leaders who understand the importance of communication, and how you can’t lead without communicating well – engage employees with various communication vehicles that help them connect the dots between individual efforts a
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 27, 2021
People who simply intend to do hard things fail about 65% of the time. Think about the last time you intended to have a tough conversation with a team member.
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