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Feel and Grow Rich: 5 Ways to Learn Empathy

Let's Grow Leaders

' The struggle of my life created empathy – I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me. Oprah Winfrey Great leaders are empathetic. Tomorrows jobs will require even more empathy. Forbes writer, George Anders calls it the The Number 1 job skill in 2020 and The Soft Skill that Pays 100K +. So go get great at [.] The post Feel and Grow Rich: 5 Ways to Learn Empathy appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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5 Safe Decisions That Aren’t So Safe

N2Growth Blog

'By Mike Myatt , Chief Executive Officer, N2growth . I’ve found safe decisions rarely are. Great leaders possess the courage to not only seek out the right decision, but they also understand the importance of giving others permission to do the same. We need leaders who want others to do better and be better. What we don’t need is more leaders who hide in safe harbors.

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Appreciate the Enormous Power of a New Perspective

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Change Management Leadership Development “Wow – what a beautiful view!” was one of several responses I received when I posted this picture on my Facebook page last weekend. I took this picture with my iPhone while piloting a Cessna Skyhawk on my return trip from Pennsylvania back to Virginia. At the time, I was flying over the Susquehanna River [.].

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Chameleons With A Heart: A Portrait Of More Human Leadership

Terry Starbucker

'“Nowadays, leaders need to wear many hats. They need to be able to develop both the human side and product side of a business – if you have just one or the other, you greatly limit yourself and the success of your business.” - Ilona Jerabek, PsychTests.com. There’s no doubt great leadership is a delicate balancing act, between the two most important elements of the equation – the business, and the humans who function within 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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3 Lessons of the Expectant Leader

Let's Grow Leaders

'“Expectations” is one of my favorite topics. Today, please enjoy the lessons of expectant leaders, from leader and guest blogger Dave Bratcher. Ever wonder why performance is not at the level you expected? We often look through the rear view mirror to analyze our performance. Just as the mirror suggests, “Objects in mirror are closer [.

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What Stands Between your Organization and a Perfect World?

N2Growth Blog

'By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Seeking perfection is the business of excellent organizations. Like a coach who helps you visualize victory prior to tip off, great leaders have a way of describing what perfection looks like for their organization. This leadership is particularly important in large organizations where managers waste so much energy protecting the status quo and avoiding failure that there is little left for progress.

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Ethical Leadership is a Journey

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership is a journey, not a destination. Imagine walking for hours toward the distant horizon. No matter how fast or how far you walk, the horizon will always be out there, some distance away from you. The same is true for ethical leadership. No matter how far we go, we never "arrive.".

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Do the Right Thing Anyway

Let's Grow Leaders

'“Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.“ -Mark Twain Leaders under pressure. I am. You are. We are. It’s easy to do the right thing when everyone agrees. Sometimes they won’t. You know what’s right. But then, the counter view. Important folks could say you “lack political savvy” or worse [.

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The likeability factor

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . There seems to be a general opinion that a leader who is likeable or wants to be liked is weak. The story goes that if you are trying to be liked, you can’t do the tough things that need to be done, and you also can’t be strategic or smart. If you’re thinking that way, you may be limiting your chances for being successful as a leader.

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Playing idea ring toss

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Why isn’t anyone doing anything with my ideas??? I’m hearing this lament over and over lately in the groups where I’m working. My question back is: what are YOU doing with YOUR idea? Did you toss it out there, expecting others to happily and eagerly adopt it and start working on it immediately? Or… Did [.].

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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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33 Ways to Tell if You’re a Jackass

Leadership Freak

'You’re a jackass if: People who think you’re a jackass are always wrong. Holding back negatives makes you a nice person. Having the last word is normal for you. Making others squirm keeps them on their toes. You know more than most. Others are jealous because you’re “all that.” Pointing out faults and problems comes […].

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Everyday Empathy: A Podcast Interview with Dr. Paul Furey

Let's Grow Leaders

'I sat waiting for the Doctor to explain the procedure. If ever a situation called for empathy, it’s waiting to see if you have cancer. Not all doctors nail this. He sat down, looked me straight in the eye, and the took a very deep breathe and breathed out slowly. His eyes full of [.] The post Everyday Empathy: A Podcast Interview with Dr.

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Women of Innovation – Carol Todd

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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Unlock the Potential of Everyone Around You

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development I recently had the pleasure of reading (and now reviewing) a book by Dennis Bakke called The Decision Maker. It’s subtitle, “Unlock the Potential of Everyone in Your Organization, One Decision at a Time,” is suitable for the context of the story. It’s a modern-day parable, intended to help the reader extract the messages that will [.].

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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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20 Questions to Assess the Quality of an Individual Development Plan

Great Leadership By Dan

'I’ve written about how to write a great individual development plan (IDP) - it’s my all-time most popular post, with over 300,000 hits. So what’s the difference between a “great” IDP and one that’s destined to sit on a shelf and gather dust? Here''s a checklist I''ve used to evaluate the quality of a leader''s individual development plan. Use it to evaluate your own plan or to coach others.

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Your Hard Sell is Hard to Buy

Let's Grow Leaders

'If you want customers, stop selling. Hard sells exhaust. Aggressive pitches scream, “Do this for ME.” Every day, I close down down to parades of hard sells. Last week I re-opened my mind to a sales exec who caught my interest by offering consultation to a real business problem. Two years ago, his predecesoor [.] The post Your Hard Sell is Hard to Buy appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Employee Engagement Does More than Boost Productivity

N2Growth Blog

'Improving employee engagement is not simply about improving productivity.

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On Stupid Ideas

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Community Involvement Self Leadership In a battle between two ideas… the idea that wins is the one with the most fearless heretic behind it. Seth Godin, Tribes I recently completed The Power of Starting Something Stupid by Richie Norton with Natalie Norton. As the authors state in the subtitle, starting something stupid is a great way to crush fear, [.].

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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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Connecting with Abrasive Leaders

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Cheryl A. Bond, Ed.D., SPHR: Every organization has its share of leaders, technical geniuses or future leaders who lack social skills and self-awareness. They are perceived as bullies, jerks, prima donnas, and worse. Most people don’t want to work for them or with them, but their behavior is rarely addressed directly or effectively.

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Leadership Lessons From Social Media (Smartblog Feature)

Let's Grow Leaders

'Last week, I shared 10 leadership learnings from social media on SmartBlog on Leadership. Not the main fare for all of my followers, but if you’re curious… Here’s a start and a link. Leadership lessons from the online world extend beyond the content. Learn as much from watching what bloggers do, as what they [.] The post Leadership Lessons From Social Media (Smartblog Feature) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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How to be Humble without being a Loser

Leadership Freak

'Hideous leadership is hedonistic, haughty, haphazard, hypocritical, hesitant, and halfhearted. The four weaknesses of haughty leadership. Haughty leaders: Harpoon creativity with bureaucracy. Arrogance needs control. Hassel progress by hounding and meddling. Hovering leaders create hesitant cultures. Hampers initiative by speaking for others. Invite those who have ideas to present them in meetings themselves, regardless of […].

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Meet Instigator David M. Dye

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Each month in our newsletter, we feature an interview with one of our Instigators. Recently we featured an interview with David M. Dye, who works with leaders, managers, and supervisors who want to get more done, build teams that care, and achieve results. He is a leadership speaker, consultant and coach as well as the the [.].

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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 Value of Vision Series – Mike Myatt

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

' Is Vision Relevant Today? Mike Myatt CEO, N2growth. In a word – YES! I’ve always said, leadership without vision is like trying to drive blind – it won’t end well. The best evidence of the importance of vision is what occurs in its absence– mediocrity, irrelevance, and ultimately, obsolescence. If you accept my statements thus far as true, then my question is this: why do so many businesses struggle with creating a cohesive, aligned vision?

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Mindful Mondays: Be More Gentle with Your Self Talk

Next Level Blog

'Do you say things to yourself that you would never say to someone you care about? Most of us do from time to time. Some of us more than others. We chastise ourselves when we don''t live up to our own expectations. We berate ourselves when we make a mistake. We kick ourselves when we forget something important. That voice inside your head that''s saying all of that is often called the inner critic.

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Are you a passionate leader?

Lead on Purpose

'Successful leaders possess a deep passion for their work and other activities in which they participate. They find ways to engage their people to go faster, work harder and improve their results. They don’t push or drive people, they inspire, they cause people to dig deep and give their best effort. In describing how leaders demonstrate passion, Erika Andersen gave the following advice in her Forbes.com article Passionate Leaders Aren’t Loud, They’re Deep : True passion requires honestly commit

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Give Me 3 Minutes and I’ll Make You a Smarter Leader

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] What Do You Know? Recently a friend of mine hopped on Facebook and asked his friends to recommend a local carpet-cleaning company and a moving company. (There must be a good story there, but that’s not why I bring it up.) Within an hour he had several solid recommendations with one moving company clearly favored [.].

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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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Kelley Clements Keller, Esq. Joins the Women on Business Team

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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045: How Conscious Leaders Build Value | with Fred Kofman

Engaging Leader

'In the landmark book Good to Great , Jim Collins studies what drives average companies to take a quantum leap and become extraordinary. He concludes that a crucial component of greatness is leaders with a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will. These leaders, whom Collins calls “Level 5,” channel their ego ambition away from themselves into the larger goal of building a great company.

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Overcoming the Thing that Holds Leaders Back

Leadership Freak

'Leadership begins with imagination, nothing less, nothing more, and nothing else. Leaders without imagination are followers. Imagination is the thought of that which isn’t. Everything that exists began in someone’s imagination. Once upon a time, before they existed, someone imagined light bulbs. Apart from imagination, we’d all be in the dark.

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the Next Generation

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] I am so honored to share the screen on Huffington Post Live with Angela Maiers, Saul Kaplan,Robin Chase, Whitney Johnson and Brian Cuban as we discuss Choose2Matter - helping our kids realize how much they have to offer and give to the world. You know how excited I get over up and coming leaders! I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch the video [.].

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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.