Sat.Jun 09, 2012 - Fri.Jun 15, 2012

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You’re Not Special

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. This video applies to us all – especially those in leadership. I highly recommend watching this video as a recommencement of sorts – to being grounded in humility, reality, authenticity, and transparency. The reason people want to be led by you is not because your special, but because you understand you’re not.

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Early calls

Let's Grow Leaders

“Enter each day with the expectation that the happenings of the day may contain a clandestine message addressed to you personally. Expect omens, epiphanies, causal blessings, and teachers who unknowingly speak to your condition. Expect that through the right lens, all our encounters will appear full of thunderbolts and instructions; every bush will be a [.].

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Nine Attitudes of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders and Managers

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Workplace Issues Like learning to drive, leading, and managing people is an experiential journey. My entrance onto the leadership stage was when I was promoted, having stood in for the team leader from time to time. I don’t know about you, but although I had practiced at managing people, I hadn’t experienced it properly until I had [.].

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What They Don’t Teach You in Business School: The Commencement Speech I Wish I’d Heard 30 Years Ago

Terry Starbucker

Starbucker Graduates, 1982. Dear Business School Graduates of 1982: Congratulations! It’s graduation time, and I always get a bit nostalgic this time of year, remembering my good old days at college. For me, college was this cool utopia, where I had all the trappings of adulthood, but not quite all the responsibility that came with it. The professors tried to teach us as much as they could about business and #leadership, and in turn, I tried to absorb as much as I could.

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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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Recruiting vs Talent Management

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth . I recently participated in a panel discussion about the future of the recruiting industry, and quite frankly, I was surprised with many of the prevailing attitudes and thoughts surrounding the topic at hand. As is often the case, I was the contrarian on the panel, and while I probably shouldn’t have been shocked, it was the fact most recruiters seemed to believe the status quo was fine, the future was bright, and they didn’t see the need for ch

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Glass Elevators: Why Elevator Speeches Matter

Let's Grow Leaders

Yesterday I attended an important meeting with important people. I was not scheduled to speak. Until… a good friend of mine in Finance (p.s. always have a good friend in Finance) batted the conversation my way. A gift. What’s our channel’s mission? How are our results? What’s our team best at? How have we improved? The [.].

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Colin Powell's 13 Rules

Leading Blog

Colin Powell has written a valuable memoir. It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership is a collection of lessons learned and anecdotes drawn from his life. The 44 stand-alone chapters are an easy read and the stories make good points. The theme of the book is that it is all about people and relationships. The book begins with his 13 Rules and why he has hung on to them over the years.

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A Big Goal Is Not The Same As a Vision

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

When you have a vision, you know where you want to go and you can see your next steps – but you won’t be able to see the entire path. Vision is not about the path, it’s about the destination. As you take each step, the next step becomes clear as long as you stay focused on your vision. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

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Firefighter Fodder

Let's Grow Leaders

Last night I had fish tacos with about 20 firefighters. Well… not actually real firefighters– yet, that will happen tomorrow after graduation. This was a team of new “recruits” finishing their 12 week, intense, training academy ready to begin their new lives of public service. The tacos were not remarkable, but the energy and excitement [.].

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Extreme Leaderhip in Action

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development [link] Do you catch yourself thinking you “wish” you could change or make a bigger impact? But you’re too busy, right? Besides, you’re doing all you can, aren’t you? When was the last time you made a serious investment in your own leadership? Steve Farber (@stevefarber), author of several bestsellers including Greater Than Yourself, and Radical [.].

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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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Authentic Leadership Development: Your Past, Present, and Future

Great Leadership By Dan

There’s been a lot written about the concept of “authentic leadership”, that is, being a leader that is comes across as sincere, genuine, and real. Authentic leaders lead from the heart and are true to their values and principles. Authenticity builds trust, credibility, and inspires – all essential elements of great leadership. Becoming a leader isn’t just about studying famous leaders or role models and then trying to emulate them.

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5 Key Steps To Cultivating Success In Your Organization

Tanveer Naseer

Over the last two summers, I’ve been working on renewing the various gardens around my house. As I came to the end of the process this year, I noticed some interesting parallels with the nature of today’s organizations and in particular, the periodic need to take steps to help rejuvenate your team and their collective efforts. Whether your organization is looking to address the challenges being brought forth by today’s global economy or simply to make some changes to keep on co

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One Dip or Two?

Let's Grow Leaders

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work” - Thomas Edison Every now and then a young leader will approach me for my story, “what did you do to get here?” When I share a bit about the less than glamorous journey, including commuting to the Bronx [.].

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Leaders: Do you lead, manage, or are you just in charge?

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Workplace Issues You know them: the managers who ignore the fact that human beings don’t (actually can’t) “leave their feelings at the door” when they come to work. These managers ignore conflict and avoid confrontation, especially when there’s a “pot-stirrer” in the office and everyone is just wishing the boss would step up and deal with him [.].

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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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Leaders Open Their Ears Wide

Persuasive Powerhouse

The ability to hear sound comes naturally, but the ability to understand a sound’s meaning (including someone’s words and emotions) is learned. Listening at the level where we understand someone’s meaning doesn’t come easily for leaders who are surrounded with distractions. It takes hard work, especially for those of us who have spent the better part of our lives with our brain (if not our mouths) chattering away.

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10 Insights from the 100 Most Creative People in Business

In the CEO Afterlife

Why is creativity so important in business? Because it is the idea, and not the money that drives entrepreneurship. This month’s Fast Company names the 100 Most Creative People in Business, with an emphasis on global leaders in technology, design, media, music, movies, marketing, television and sports. To be honest, I’d never heard of the vast majority on these people.

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Felons, Leopards, Spots and Feedback

Let's Grow Leaders

Last night I accidentally had dinner with an old college friend. It was one of those fun chance meetings which quickly leads to a run down of every mutual acquaintance and what they are up to. “… and Joe (not his real name) is a convicted felon.” “What! Story please.” Joe is a bright, talented [.].

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Wake Up Your Character

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership [link] Instigator Jon Mertz (member profile, @ThinDifference) posted a challenging piece on Character over at his blog, Thin Difference. Character is often discussed. However, it is commonly done in terms of values and leadership styles. It becomes a surface-level talk, almost naïve in approach. Yes, our character may be apparent in meetings, conversations, and good times, [.].

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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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Hope or Potential?

Persuasive Powerhouse

Oscar Pistorius (in case you haven’t heard) is a fast runner – one of the fastest. He may also be the first double amputee to run in the Olympics, using prosthetic legs called Flex-Foot Cheetahs. Everyone seems to be watching and rooting for him. Oscar was born in South Africa (where he still resides) without a fibula (the long thin bone that runs from the knee to the ankle) in either of his legs.

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Managing Virtual Teams: Three Keys to Success

Women on Business

Guest post by business strategy and management education expert Trish Gorman (learn more about Trish at the end of this post). Most of us realize that high-performing teams are not really “managed.” Instead, they are inspired, connected, directed, motivated and rewarded. But in today’s global workforce, the task of managing virtual teams complicates the management process and throws additional challenges into the mix.

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The Leader’s Guide to Popularity

Kevin Eikenberry

I don’t really watch it, but the tenth anniversary of American Idol’s first show got me thinking about popularity. Millions of people watch this show, and engage with it by voting for the singers they like best. All of the contestants are vying to win the hearts and votes of the viewers. At some level [.].

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Who doesn’t love a good crisis?

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Change Management Leadership Development Workplace Issues [link] In the midst of a crisis we humans are far more willing to be led. I think it’s human instinct to take direction when the barn is burning and someone emerges that seems to have a plan.

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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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A Father’s Day Dream

Leadership Freak

My dad, is a short man who lives in Florida; he’s in failing health. He’s the toughest, smartest, hardest working man I know. Last night I dreamed dad died. In the dream, I was there. I woke boiling with emotion. Emotions don’t know truth from fiction. I’ve been thinking about him since. I haven’t spent [.].

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Get Serious About Winning

Women on Business

In my last post I discussed how women need to compete in the workplace in order to push past the almost invisible barriers that seem to exist. Having a competitive attitude is definitely the first step in winning because it says “I’m here and I’m ready to play”. It puts you at the starting block and gives you an understanding that yes you are in a competition for your job, for your raise, for your promotion, and for the success of your company in the marketplace.

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How to Inspire Employees to Claim Ownership

Great Results Team Building

Most every client I speak to is interested in team building as a way to inspire employees to claim ownership and create a more cohesive culture. And I almost always share that yes, team building is a powerful tool for identifying team communication or leadership issues that can both be fun and offer insights and applications to improve future behaviors.

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8 Ways B-Schools Have Reformed Their Curriculum Post-Crisis

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Value Creation [link] Business schools are incorporating a number of new subjects into the curriculum since the financial crisis, including leadership training! Students need to “have the confidence to take a stand when they encounter unethical business practices at their companies. At the very least, the effects of the mortgage crisis could have been softened had a few key [.].

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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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Escape from No-Man’s-Land

Leadership Freak

Transition is the no-man’s-land of “in between” where old hangs on while new is not yet. But, nothing really works. Temptation: The temptation of transition is going back. The pain that drove you to change in the first place doesn’t seem so bad, anymore. At the same time, painful uncertainties about the future rise like [.].

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Where Do You Find Happiness?

Kevin Eikenberry

Everyone wants happiness. Some have it, some see it as elusive – they are always chasing it. Perhaps part of the reason is that they don’t have a clear picture of what it is. Today’s quotation gives a definition and an example. perhaps from an unexpected source. Enjoy. “Will and I could hardly [.].

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A Team Performance Chart to Help Your Organization

Great Results Team Building

If you are looking for a team performance chart to identify where your people are in terms of productivity or cohesiveness, this one could truly help your organization. Team productivity is a measure of how successful your people are in terms of project completion or work efficiency. Team cohesiveness is a measure of how well your people interact with each other and collaborate to accomplish team goals.

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A Veterans’ Advocate Proves That Leadership Ain’t Rocket Science

Next Level Blog

On the way home from visiting a U.S. Department of Defense client organization today, I heard a story on NPR that I have to share with you. It’s about how a community college counselor named Catherine Morris took it upon herself to help veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan get the educational benefits they’ve earned. As the wars have wound down, Click headline to continue.

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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.