Sat.Feb 15, 2014 - Fri.Feb 21, 2014

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Transitions: An Inspiring Story of Meaningful Work

Let's Grow Leaders

'Today’s post is from Bill Holston, Executive Director at Human Rights Initiative of Northern Texas. Bill is a regular commenter in our LGL community. As I’ve gotten to know Bill, I’ve been inspired by his amazing career transition. The work his team is doing changes and saves lives. I invited him to share his […] The post Transitions: An Inspiring Story of Meaningful Work appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Emotional Intelligence and A Call-Up to the Big Leagues

General Leadership

'β€œIt is very important to understand that emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it is not the triumph of heart over head — it is the unique intersection of both.”. David Caruso. I remember the day I received the call. It had been a week or so since the interview. As an aspiring journeyman, I was anxiously awaiting my first official opportunity to move into the ranks of supervisor.

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Reasons or Excuses – Do Yours Pass the SMELL Test?

Lead Change Blog

'We’re all going to fail or let someone down sooner or later. The cause of our failure may be legitimate, or it may not. As much as leaders want results, they despise excuses even more. A trust relationship can be destroyed in an instant, and the weapon of its demise is an excuse. I remember [.] Author information Page Cole Owner, Visiting Angels of Green Country(non-medical homecare franchise).

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(5 More Of The) 25 Timeless Leadership Lessons That Just Plain Work

Terry Starbucker

'It’s the third week of my 5-week series outlining 25 timeless leadership lessons. I hope you’ve already seen the first two installments (if you missed them, here is Part 1 , and here is Part 2 ). Here’s a summary of all 25, and the lessons discussed today are in bold ( p ast lessons are underlined and linked ). There are 10 more lessons arriving over the next 2 weeks.

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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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The Trouble With Servant Leaders

Let's Grow Leaders

'“I’ve failed.” Mark’s voice shook as we met to discuss next steps for Lisa, his troubled employee. He’d tried everything to help Lisa succeed. She’d get better for a while, but then her old habits would surface. Lisa was impacting the team and results. It was time for her to find something new. ”I can’t […] The post The Trouble With Servant Leaders appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Worn Out by Weariness?

General Leadership

'The greatest weariness comes from work not done. Eric Hoffer. Are you tired? Are you frustrated? Are you weary? Weary of feeling as though your dreams are impossible to reach. Weary of being told you don’t fit in, won’t make the cut or don’t have what it takes to play on the team. Weary of feeling as though no one appreciates the unique gifts, talents and skills you so desperately want to share with the world around you.

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Escaping the Black Hole of Can’t

Terry Starbucker

'Jack Kent Cooke. “It can’t be done” How many times have we heard that in our lifetimes? And worse yet, how many times has the utterance of that sentence out loud sent the utterer and all those within earshot down a huge black hole of negativism? Too many times, I know. I’m in that club too. Fortunately, however, most of my experiences with “can’t” came before my 28th birthday- and then, they came to a screeching halt.

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Winning Against the Odds: Olympic Imperfection

Let's Grow Leaders

'“If we do what is necessary, all the odds are in our favor.” -Charles Buxton The odds are against you. With all your imperfections, odds are… Someone else is more qualified Your marriage won’t last Your new business will fail The publisher will reject you You won’t win the election You’ll never make the olympic […] The post Winning Against the Odds: Olympic Imperfection appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Culture Counts

Leading Blog

'Corporate America has had no shortage of heroes: Kellogg, Hewlett, Disney, Packard, Kroc, Watson, Ash and Iacocca. These leaders come to mind as examples of lions that have emblazoned their names as corporate giants. But far more important than heroic reputations are the values these captains of industry personified and instilled within their organizations.

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7 Rock-Solid Leadership Lessons from Decades of Research on Motivation

Lead Change Blog

'The fact that you’re reading this article means that you were impelled to action. You were motivated. Perhaps it was because of an internal need to learn more about leadership or to become a better leader. Maybe your boss told you to read it or you’re doing some research for a paper. Whatever the reason, [.] Author information Joe Scherrer Founder & President at The Leadership Crucible Joe Scherrer @joseph_scherrer helps leaders solve their toughest problems, move their organizations forward,

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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 β€” 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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Stay Aligned With Core Values

Michael Lee Stallard

'#20 Stay Aligned with Core Values – Take your direct reports through the final core values you decided upon. Discuss which values are most important to your team’s success, which values your team is strong in, which values it needs to develop and what can be done to live them out. Follow up with a written summary of action items, responsibilities and due dates that come out of the meeting.

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21 Question Assessment: How Current is My Message About Ethics?

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical expectations are continually increasing, and it is not always easy for leaders to keep up with the changes. This week, I''m sharing an assessment to help you answer the question "How current is my message about ethics?".

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Five things even the best leaders can do more of

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . I’m so fortunate. I get to work with the best leaders around. But it’s difficult sometimes when they are expecting to magically discover what they need to get better at, even as they’ve had stellar 360 results and are respected and valued within their organizations. Sometimes their blind spots take over, and they can’t quite grasp their development opportunities.

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Flexibility: Stretching Traditional Notions of Work

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Team Dynamics β€œThe key to sustained happiness, health, and longevity is flexibility.” –Ev Duran There is a parable here in Afghanistan about a mule and a well that speaks to the value of flexibility in our lives. Having fallen into a shallow well, an Afghan farmer’s mule brayed incessantly while the farmer and his son considered their [.

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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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Leading Like the Energizer Bunny

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Guess what? It can’t be done. No human can keep on going and going without recharging their β€œbatteries”. And when leaders start running on empty, bad things can happen. Leaders who aren’t able to effectively manage their energy are subject to: Β· Making poor decisions Β· Communicating ineffectively Β· Missing the obvious and the subtle Β· Managing their emotions improperly So what techniques do leaders use to manage their ene

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Leading Through The Power Of β€œAnd”

Tanveer Naseer

'When it comes to discussions on leadership, there are certain constants or inevitable statements that you’re likely to come across. One of the most common of these stems from the ongoing debate over whether culture is more important than strategy in terms of the organization’s long-term success and viability. Unfortunately, the popularity of debating the merits of one tactic over the other has recently given rise to a whole new set of either/or scenarios where leaders are encouraged

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4 Things to Do When You Feel Unappreciated

Leadership Freak

'It’s a cruel, cruel world. Most of the appreciation you receive in life happens when you’re young and incompetent or after you’re dead. In between, you have a measure of competence and you’re expected to get busy using it. Expectation ends gratitude. People aren’t grateful for what they expect. There comes a point when you’re […].

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Your Bad Boss Didn’t Intend to Be Bad (and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate)

Lead Change Blog

'Do You Know This Person? Have you ever met an aspiring leader who says, β€œI want to be a horrible boss.” No? Me neither. I’m not saying there isn’t a random psychopath or two out there, but for the most part, if you have a lousy leader in your life: Your bad boss didn’t intend [.] Author information David M. Dye President at Trailblaze, Inc David works with leaders, managers, and supervisors who want to get more done, build teams that care, and achieve results.

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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 β€” β€œchange is hard” and β€œengagement 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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4 Steps for Making Change Happen

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from August Turak : The main reason why transformation fails is because organizations are very resistant to change, especially in organizations where powerful executives have their own interests and territory. How do you overcome that? Here are four ways to make change happen: Step 1: Try to be compassionate -- Put yourself in the other person’s shoes All resistance to change is not rooted in hard-headed self-interest.

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Top Five Online Business Opportunities for Women

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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How to Eliminate Traditional Job Descriptions

Leadership Freak

'February 26, 2010, I wrote, β€œTraditional job descriptions are a relic of a past age when jobs didn’t evolve and people were more inclined to do what they were told.” Yesterday, Stan Endicott, partner at Slingshot Group, got me fired up when he said, “Job descriptions are, most of the time, not a good way […].

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3 Nations, 4 Years, 15 People

Lead Change Blog

'On February 19-21 2010, the Lead Change Group came to life. Real life. Prior to that time, we were just some friends on Twitter and a LinkedIn group. Most of us had never met face to face. On those days in 2010, we launched our own little corner of a global movement. Fifteen people drove [.] Author information Mike Henry Chief Instigator at Lead Change Group Mike is the Chief Instigator of the Lead Change Group and co-author with 20 other Lead Change Instigators, of The Character-Based Leader:

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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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10 Ways to Make Sure Training Sticks

Great Leadership By Dan

'I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. Those that get picked for a post will receive a free copy of my eBook. This question from Sheryl : β€œMy staff and I have been trained on different communication and learning styles. How do we keep from falling into the same habits and keep what we’ve learned in use?” Great question, and good for Sheryl for recognizing what usually happens after being training in a new skill and wanting to proactively do something

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What are we afraid of?

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]. Female Entrepreneurs blogs for business women business strategy for women business women advice business women blogs effective leader Female female bloggers female board members female busines owners female business and technology female business eladers female business management female bu

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8 Powerful Ways to Inspire Courage in Others

Leadership Freak

'Leaders who don’t feel fear are oblivious to the challenges of leadership. Leadership of any consequence takes courage. Be afraid of leaders who aren’t afraid. The past is the future, apart from the courage to act. Aristotle warned, β€œYou will never do anything in this world without courage” β€œIn the realm of ideas everything depends […].

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The Leadership Life Cycle

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Everything has a life cycle. Plants, animals, humans, businesses, products – all have a time of birth, growth, maturity, and death. It’s the whole “circle of life” thing. Leadership has a life cycle. There is a time when a leader is “born,” a time when he or she grows, matures, and finally reaches legacy.

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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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It’s Never About The Stage

Joseph Lalonde

'I was leading worship years ago the day the church had a guest speaker I highly respected. When I lead worship, most of the time my eyes are closed. So I didn’t see the speaker come on the stage and stand next to me. He gently touched my arm. He had a microphone and looked like he wanted to share. I brought the song to a close. At first I thought he would have a word from God for the church, but as he spoke I realized he was talking to me.

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How Current is My Message About Ethics?

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical expectations are continually increasing, and it is not always easy for leaders to keep up with the changes. This week, I''m sharing an assessment to help you answer the question "How current is my message about ethics?".

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How to Eliminate Performance Reviews

Leadership Freak

'Traditional performance reviews are like the Easter Bunny. They don’t really deliver. I wish a Fairy would sprinkle fairy dust over every organization and eliminate this fraudulent waste of time, energy, and resources. Distraction: Traditional performance reviews distract HR and management from more useful tasks like real human development and culture building.

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The efficient ineffectiveness of control

Lead Change Blog

'β€œWhen we don’t give our people the space and freedom to take calculated risks, learn, apply, and iterate, we are risk our future. While there is a risk to improvising and spontaneity, there is a greater, more insidious risk to control.” When I wrote a version of this in a recent Harvard Business Review post, it [.] Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profita

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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.