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The Most Frustrating Mistake Managers Make

Let's Grow Leaders

'When managers see their role as a small cog in a bigger system they do whatever they can to fit in. They trade power for conformity. Their team yearns for bold vision, challenging questions, and scaffolding support. But they look up and see weakness, which makes them feel weaker and diminishes results. Nothing saddens me more than potential leaders who give away their power.

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The Empathy Architect: Nancy Duarte Connects The Power of Storytelling To Great Leadership

Terry Starbucker

'“I will follow a leader that tells stories of failure than I will one who pretends they never have” - Nancy Duarte. On the latest edition of the More Human Podcast, my guest is Nancy Duarte. Nancy is an expert in presentation design and principal of Duarte Design, where she has served as CEO for 21 years. Nancy speaks around the world, seeking to improve the power of public presentations.

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Target’s Fall Guy: Is Your Board Prepared?

N2Growth Blog

'By Patricia Lenkov. Chair, Executive Search, N2growth. Gregg Steinhafel, former Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation stepped down earlier this month. The primary reason stated was because of the continued fall-out from the 2013 massive data breach. And massive it was! In case you don’t recall, up to 110 million customer records were compromised. It is interesting to note that there are a multitude of explanations as to what exactly happened in this debacle.

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Going First But Eating Last – A Leader’s Code

Lead Change Blog

'There are certain qualities which are common to nearly all business leaders in senior corporate positions; a strong grasp of strategic management, a clear vision for the future, technical expertise and a strong desire to move forward successfully. However there are some leaders that appear to naturally inspire their colleagues to strive to achieve more. [.

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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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Great Mid Year Review Questions

Let's Grow Leaders

'Mid year reviews are a like the half-time huddle of your performance Superbowl. If your company doesn’t require them, do them anyway. If your boss doesn’t have one planned for you, ask for one. They’re great times to summarize, celebrate, challenge and inspire. If you’re not convinced, or need help getting started read last year’s post: How to Conduct a Meaningful Mid Year Review.

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Byron Wien’s 20 Lessons Learned

Michael Lee Stallard

'While working at Morgan Stanley in New York City, I met and discovered the writings of several thoughtful market analysts. Among my favorites was Byron Wien, who is now a vice chairman at Blackstone. In “ 20 Lessons Learned ,” Byron includes quite a few lessons that are relevant to connection and Connection Culture. . Byron Wien’s 20 Lessons Learned. 1.

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5 Reasons Why Showing Up Just Isn’t Enough

Lead Change Blog

'In a recent Forbes.com article (May 16, 2014), author Deborrah Himsel explored the roots of change initiative failures at Avon, General Motors, and other blue-chip corporations. The common denominator of these major-league disappointments, Himsel revealed, was the surprising tenacity of the organizations’ entrenched corporate cultures, with their potent alchemies of habit, tradition, reticence, and fear. [.

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The Insiders Guide to Communicating the Big Picture

Let's Grow Leaders

'If your team is struggling with poor results, apathy, and feelings of being overwhelmed, stop and consider if they really understand the big picture. Can they grasp real meaning in their work beyond the growing daily to do list. As we continue our series on the biggest mistakes team leaders make , we focus on the perils of under communicating the big picture.

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Take our 2014 Reader Survey

General Leadership

' We want to make GeneralLeadership.com more relevant to your needs and interests. To fulfil this quest, we need to know more about YOU–and have created a 2014 Reader Survey to help us learn from you. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. By doing so, you will ultimately be helping yourself. Why? Because you will be helping us make our posts and content even more interesting and relevant to you.

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The 2 Business Basics A Leader Should Never Forget

Terry Starbucker

'It’s always interesting to me when I read an article about a company whose fortunes had taken a turn for the worse, because invariably the leader will talk about going “back to the basics” How many times have you seen that one? A company loses their way, and their profits, and then suddenly has an epiphany – “ Jeepers, we need to get back to the basics!

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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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Connection Tip: Respect Other People’s Time

Michael Lee Stallard

'#35 Respect Other People’s Time – When you interrupt someone while he/she is otherwise engaged, show that you respect his/her time by saying “Sorry to interrupt you. Is this a good time to talk?”. Another way to respect other people’s time is not to linger. If the other person is not very responsive, it may be a sign that he/she is busy and is eager to get back to work.

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13 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Maleficent

Joseph Lalonde

'I f you’ve ever watched or read the story of Sleeping Beauty, you know who Maleficent is. Maybe not by name but by her character. Maleficent, as portrayed in the original Sleeping Beauty tale, is the evil fairy who puts a curse on the baby Aurora. You know the curse. It’s the one that promises when Aurora turns 16 she’s going to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep.

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Chicago Meetup June 26 2014

Lead Change Blog

'Join Lisa Petrilli and me at Carmine’s Chicago for a meetup June 26, 2014. Get more information, a map and RSVP here so we can let the folks at Carmine’s know how many to expect. Let’s connect in person and talk about what we can do to make the world a better place through character-based [.] 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 Chara

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First Look: Leadership Books for June 2014

Leading Blog

'Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June. How to Be a Positive Leader : Small Actions, Big Impact by Jane E Dutton and Gretchen Spreitzer. Executive Presence : The Missing Link Between Merit and Success by Sylvia Ann Hewlett. It''s Not the How or the What but the Who : Succeed by Surrounding Yourself with the Best by Claudio Fernández-Aráoz.

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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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So I Have all These Files – Now What?

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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Building Trust: What to Weed Out

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton I was weeding in the garden this week, and I discovered two new weeds that were taller than I was. I started thinking about how quickly things can get away from us, in the garden and in our organizations. There are things we must do to build a high trust workplace. But there are equally important things that we must prevent or weed out for trust to flourish.

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The Secret to Success- Surprising Advice from Maya Angelou

Lead Change Blog

'Mayo Angelou was more than a poet, more than a teacher or an author. Her insights on life, love and facing the challenges in life qualify her as oracle in her time. When we consider the great thinkers of the past, we often hear lofty challenges to self-sacrifice and reckless abandon. Their calls to action [.] Author information Page Cole Owner, Visiting Angels of Green Country(non-medical homecare franchise).

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2014 Compilation

Leading Blog

'Here are a selection of tweets from May 2014 that you might have missed: Are You Leading with Value in Mind? by @monedays. Your Job is to Clear the Path by @ArtPetty. Master Time Management From Inside Out by @LollyDaskal. Today''s Challenge: Developing Leaders by @LeadersServe (Mark Miller). Leading Change – It’s Not About You by @paul_larue. 10 Reasons I Have Come To Admire Christian Senior Adults Who Resist Change by @BrianKDodd. 9 Qualities of Remarkably Confident People via @Inc.

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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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9 Best Apps for Overworked Small Business Owners

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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10 Things Young Leaders Need to Succeed

Leadership Freak

'The Success of young leaders is the future of organizations. Old leaders, who cling to leadership, limit their legacy. Act like you’ll be gone next year. Rigor: Call for commitment.

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Sponsoring New Leaders – Resource or Outsource?

Lead Change Blog

'In my project management training, one principle stood out as the root cause of most failures. Any project that doesn’t have good sponsorship fails. A good sponsor is one who takes responsibility for the outcome. They listen, learn, and do the things necessary to make the rest of the team successful. Often success is totally [.] 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

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Creating the emotional culture of your workplace

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . Being intentional and deliberate about the emotional environment you create is a really good idea. That might sound a bit obvious to some of you, but for those who may be a bit skeptical about the impact of emotions on the success of your organization, I recently heard a speaker highlight a study that shows a direct link between an organization’s financial performance and how employees feel in the workplace.

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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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The Future of Retail is Mobile – Infographic

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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32 Things to say to Young Leaders

Leadership Freak

'Why aren’t you asking for feedback? Tell me who you want to become in behavioral terms. Why do you matter? Tell me what you expect from yourself. Pursue clarity by asking more questions.

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This Seems Like a Lot of Work For a Free Banana

Lead Change Blog

' Brian Sooy helped me raise my voice when I started on my own. His voice is powerful. So please read this post and his book, Raise Your Voice: A Cause Manifesto, if you want to change your business…and yourself. At age 52, I ran my first half marathon. Not 100 yards from the starting line, a child sat [.] Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profitable

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Article on Pixar’s Culture Featured in Economic Times

Michael Lee Stallard

'Pixar’s leadership team has discovered the secret to consistently creating great films, and it has nothing to do with merely hiring great talent (although they do that too). The secret can be summed up in one word: connection. An article I wrote on the topic has been featured in the Economic Times, India’s premier daily business publication.

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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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3 Types of Trademark Misuse in Social Media – Beware and Be Informed

Women on Business

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7 Marks of Engaging Language

Leadership Freak

'There are no casual words, when it comes to leadership. Every word delivers results. Determine desired results before opening your mouth. Words: Build or destroy. Energize or anesthetize. Push forward or hold back.

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Accepting Change

Lead Change Blog

'Change. It is inevitable. Most people don’t deal with change very well. Others embrace it. But regardless of which camp you fall into, the fact is not only does it happen, but it can be good. In the words of Frederick Douglass, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Read more… Author information Bill Benoist Owner at Leadership Heart Coaching Bill Benoist is Vice President of Information Services for one of the nation''s largest commercial real estate compani

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A Little Common Sense

Great Leadership By Dan

'“Common sense is the most widely shared commodity in the world, for every man is convinced that he is well supplied with it.” ? René Descartes “Common sense ain''t common.” ? Will Rogers What is “common sense”? Can it be learned, and if so, how? Read my latest post at About.com Management & Leadership to find out.

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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.