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How to Make Someone Feel Welcomed

Let's Grow Leaders

We had no intentions of actually going in. Sebastian and I were just trying to figure out the best way to walk to the new school he’ll be attending next year. But there we were, his nose pressed against the glass and me in my moving cut-offs and tee-shirt. “Mom, lets just sneak in like ninjas and look around.” Knowing there’s no way “sneak in” to schools these days and worried about the impression we’d make showing up scruffy with no appointment, I pause

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Top Gun Leadership: What’s Your Callsign?

General Leadership

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “ I’m Maverick.” Says Maverick on his initial gambit with the gorgeous Charlie. “Did your mother not like you?” Says Charlie back to Maverick. “No, it’s my call sign.” Replies Maverick. The movie Top Gun forever put the names of Maverick, Goose and Iceman into our lexicon and gave the common person a feel for what a call sign is.

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Why You Should Bring a Startup Founder Mindset To Your Leadership

Terry Starbucker

Look at business like a labyrinth, not a maze (thanks Ken Tomita of Grovemade). OK, I’m going to come clean here. I’m pretty set in my ways. As befitting my nearly 56 years on this planet, I’ve gotten to the point where my likelihood to alter behaviors, look at things differently, or, more pertinent to this website, change the way I define and practice great leadership, is pretty low.

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Seven Paradoxes of Nurturing Leadership

Lead Change Blog

The thought was unexpected: my issues with the plant could be solved by simply tossing it into the compost bin. No longer would I have to deal with the spindly, frustrating thing that wilted in the sun, refused to grow in the shade, and sent out shoots that withered and died. What held me back from pitching it was the memory of the one beautiful flower it bore the day I received it.

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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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Lost in Translation: Communication Techniques For Middle Managers

Let's Grow Leaders

You know your boss cares deeply about customers, employees, and doing the right thing for your business. And you’ve built a passionate team of customer advocates, who want to make a good living and feel good about coming to work every day. And yet here you are precariously squashed amidst the intensity of all this passion and good intentions. At the core, everyone wants similar outcomes… you get it.

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Tripod of Success Series: Purpose From an APCO Electrician

General Leadership

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. The best part of my childhood days…. Running to meet my grandfather after work…. As a young boy in rural Alabama , I ran to meet my grandfather in the front yard every day. The dust would rise as he traveled down the long farm road, returning from his job as an Alabama Power Company (APCO) electrician.

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How Managing Consequences is Key to Risk-Taking

Lead Change Blog

What’s really at risk when you take a risk? I was coaching a client recently on working with his new supervisor. This supervisor had already shown his true colors many times. He would go back on his word, drag things out, allow deadlines to come and go, and change his story from one day to the next. My client and I looked closely at whether he wanted to continue in this position, with this employer.

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4 Ways to Leverage Social Media to Enhance Your Career

Let's Grow Leaders

This is a guest post by LGL Community member Scott Huntington. Although many companies caution workers about using social media, utilizing sites like Twitter and LinkedIn can go a long way in positioning you within your own company and as a leader in your industry. Obviously you need to be smart about how you use social media. Never lambast your company or post anything inappropriate. 1.

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Time Machine Tuesday: Any Job Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Right the First Time

General Leadership

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. From Our Early Files: Originally Published. 1 Sep 2013. Lieutenant Colonel Ray Stark Picture Courtesy of the Author. “They never have enough time for us to do it. right, but they always find the time for us to do it over.”.

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5 Ways Leaders Can Be Prepared for Ongoing Change

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Nancy Falls: I was a girl scout. My brothers were boy scouts. Naturally, we used to argue about which had better programs, handshakes, rules, etc. One thing we didn’t have to argue about was mottos, because they were the same: “Be Prepared”. Leaders today, former scouts or not, would do well to heed the scout motto, especially when it comes to change.

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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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Chip Shots – Exploring Foreign Territory

Lead Change Blog

Here at Lead Change Group, we know that problems are most effectively solved when individuals come together to meld ideas, energies, and approaches. To use a golf analogy, not every shot is a long drive. Many times, golfers have to take a chip shot to move the ball along for a short distance, with incisive accuracy. If you are new to the Chip Shots green, welcome.

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The 10 WORST Popular Leadership Quotes

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Leadership quotes inspire and guide us. Some become part of our mainstream language. They become instilled in our culture, and we accept them as a true reflection of the ideal. We use them when teaching others about leadership, and we aspire to live these ideals. But sometimes a quote takes root that sends us in the wrong direction. Often these are from leaders with many other excellent quotes, and we don’t question the one that gives the wrong message.

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Monday Quote

General Leadership

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. “ Colin Powell. . How did you enjoy today’s post? If you liked what you read, sign up for our frequent newsletter by clicking HERE — and you’ll also receive our handy Leader’s Reference List. . … Read

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Are You Ready to Turn Your “Side Hustle” into a Business?

Women on Business

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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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“Don’t Know Nothin’ About This …”

Lead Change Blog

Our suggested theme this month is to find inspiration though this quote: “ Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory. Be brave enough to live life creatively. ” (Alan Alda). Alda’s words are stirring and quite thought-provoking. As I pondered them for inspiration, I was taken by another well-known person’s musings on the subject. Natalie Portman is much prettier than Alan Alda, also very articulate and thoughtful, and not a bad actress, either:) Portman is also a proud Harvard g

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Do You Motivate By Obligation Or Commitment?

Tanveer Naseer

When I sat down to write this latest piece for my leadership blog, I realized that today marks a special anniversary – exactly 6 years ago on this date I took the plunge to begin writing my own blog. Without question, it’s been a long and exhilarating journey both in terms of the evolution of my site as well as in terms of my writing style and approach.

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The Difference Between Being Knowledgeable And Wise

Joseph Lalonde

T here’s a lot of confusion today. Very smart people are acting in ways that are ungentlemanly and unwomanly. The bravado and arrogance shown betray what they know. Have you met someone like that? I know you have. Image by Andy Rennie. This arrogance and bravado show the difference between a knowledgeable man and a wise man. What A Knowledgeable Man Does.

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5 Rookie Business Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Women on Business

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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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If Every Leader Cared

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton I wonder what our workplaces would be like if every leader cared. Most leaders care about their own well-being. But what if every leader cared about others? How would things be different? In an organization where every leader cared, wouldn't we experience improved employee engagement and customer retention? Wouldn't it be easier to recruit and retain talented and dedicated employees?

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Mindful Mondays: Doing the Work

Next Level Blog

So, it’s not every day when you can say that one of your lifelong best friends just won a Tony award. Today is actually the second time I’ve gotten to do that. The fact that today is actually National Best Friends Day makes it even more fun. Last night, one of my best friends since third grade, Michael Cerveris, won his second Tony award. His latest is best lead actor in a musical for playing the role of Bruce Bechdel in the ground-breaking show, Fun Home.

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What You Can Do To Demonstrate Leadership

Joseph Lalonde

I sincerely believe leadership goes beyond a title or position. Having one of those only goes so far. Image via Creative Commons. People will follow a titled or positioned leader only so far. Eventually they’ll realize this person is a leader in name only. This falling away is why you must do more than have a title to be called a leader. Here’s a few simple things you can do to demonstrate you’re a leader even if you lack the title.

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7 Ways a Hobby Can Advance Your Career

Women on Business

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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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LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry: NBA’s David-Goliath Showdown

Michael Lee Stallard

The NBA Finals are proving to be an epic battle. On the surface, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers match-up appears to be a showdown between Stephen Curry and LeBron James. David and Goliath, anyone? LeBron, at 6’8” and 250 pounds, is the best player in basketball. He is awesome to behold: smart, confident and dominant. Curry is a smaller, quick player with extraordinary agility and shooting accuracy, not unlike the shepherd boy who slew the giant.

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Creating harmony – a teamwork lesson from a cappella groups

Persuasive Powerhouse

. Driving along the highway with the radio tuned to the Here & Now show, I was just “sort of” listening. But then….Deke Sharon (producer for The Sing Off and both Pitch Perfect movies) came on to be interviewed about the resurgence of interest in a cappella music. I pumped my fist and shouted YEAH! when Sharon mentioned that part of his job requires him to smooth over rough patches in the relationships amongst group members because: “You can’t create harmony unless y

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5 Websites Church Leaders Should Have Bookmarked

Joseph Lalonde

C hurch leaders know they must continue to work on their skills to improve their knowledge and to continually seek the face of God. We can fall into ruts where we no longer feel the desire to do the seeking. And then we begin to fall away. This is why I like to keep a list of handy dandy websites to rejuvenate my faith and getting me going again. Image via Creative Commons. 5 Websites Church Leaders Need To Visit.

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Is It Profitable to Follow Your Passion? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself

Women on Business

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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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Solution Saturday: I can’t focus

Leadership Freak

Lack of focus means you’re out of control. Distraction drains energy and dilutes potential. Unfocused leaders: Struggle to trust others. Don’t have hobbies. Say yes too much. Eat poorly.

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What Transparency Really Means to You as a Leader

Kevin Eikenberry

It is one of those buzzwords, created by and repeated by consultants and “experts” (people like me). They pick a word or phrase and use it so much it gets a life of its own. And whatever relevance it had to begin with is lost in the faint nodding of heads (because everyone is supposed […]. The post What Transparency Really Means to You as a Leader appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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How to Be a Coaching and Mentoring Ninja

Next Level Blog

One of the elements I love the most about our leadership development programs like Next Level Leadership® group coaching and Developing Leadership Presence is the peer coaching. In both of those programs, the participants are expected to pair up with a peer colleague and spend 20 minutes a week coaching each other. That might sound complicated, but it's not.

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Entrepreneurs: When Visualizing Leads to Visualizations

Women on Business

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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.