Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

When is a dream too big? When is it not big enough? When should the dream change? And who should be the one sorting it all out for an organization and/or team pushing for greatness? YOU, the leader. . There is no other person that can do it most effectively, or with the most impact. In fact, I’d argue that this is probably the most important job for high-level leaders- they also need to be Chief Calibration Officers.

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General Leadership

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” Meister Eckhart. In 1863, in the midst of a Civil War that had been raging for more than two years and shortly following the Union victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation to Americans: “Set apart a

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Do you want to learn the techniques which will help you to smash your job interviews out of the park and get you the offer? Do you want to learn how to answer any interview question, even difficult behavioural interview questions? My name is Gordon Berridge , and I am the UK Partner and President at N2Growth , a global, multifaceted professional services firm.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

My teenage son Matt had bonked a big test, part of his ongoing prob­lems with homework and tests. And I was pissed off beyond belief. I was done with the games. I told him “the party was %$#@! over!” That I owned him now. That rules would be put in place to deal with this once and for all. Matt responded with typical witty bewilderment but seemed to understand things were a little different.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

W E KNOW GRATITUDE makes relationships thrive and makes trust possible. Gratitude encourages, clarifies, motivates, includes, and unifies. When we show gratitude, people feel valued, they know what’s important, they want to do more, and they feel part of something bigger than themselves. But gratitude is good for you too. Gratitude puts you in the right mindset to lead.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

There is a lot of uncertainty these days with political polarization of historic proportions, a surge in racial violence, and technological and global developments impacting organizations. In order to manage and protect ourselves, it is easy to become defensive and judgmental. Closed-mindedness, miscommunication and misunderstanding are at the heart of the uncertainty hurting relationships, bottom lines and lives.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Not feeling the “thanks” in Thanksgiving? It’s possible to feel gratitude in stressful times – in the midst of worry, sadness and even anger. Human beings are capable of complex emotions, and finding gratitude in the midst of difficult situations is not only good for your mental health, but also for your physical health. This […]. The post How to Feel Gratitude in Stressful Times appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

G reat leaders never stop learning. That’s why great leaders never fail to ask other leaders questions about leadership. These leaders are hungry. They want to grow. They know they can’t lead by themselves. So they ask. And ask. Then ask some more. In my interview with Michael Bungay-Stanier , he brought up a great point about leaders need to be curious to coach well.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The following is a guest piece by Sally Blount, Dean of the Kellogg School of Management, and Sophie Leroy, assistant professor at University of Washington’s Bothell’s School. CEO tenure in the Fortune 500 has fallen from an average of 11 years in 2002 to six years today. The average life span of a company in the Fortune 500 has shrunk from 25 years in 1980 to just 15 today.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Whether they are electronic or interview style, 360’s are a good way for leaders to obtain feedback from their peers, superiors, and direct reports. Sometimes they surface surprises that might feel distressing to a leader. It’s important for you to look for and acknowledge surprises in your 360 results – generally these are things you don’t see in yourself, but others see in you.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thornton There have been several great leaders who helped me find my best self, and who inspired me to want to lead others. This message is for them: "Thank you for being a great leader. You may never know just how deeply your kindness and support have impacted my life.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

I ’ve come across great leaders. Though there was one strange thing about them. These great leaders didn’t know they were leaders. Have you noticed this before? Leading Without Being A Leader. This happens all the time. A new hire comes aboard the team. Before you know it, they’re able to organize other team members without being an actual leader.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Unexpressed gratitude is ungratefulness to those around you. An unexpected gratitude list for leaders: Celebrate the circumstances you’re tempted to complain about. Challenges teach you more than ease.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In your mostly long-forgotten chemistry class, you learned that a catalyst is a substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected. (OK, maybe you didn’t remember). That idea is a powerful one, but by itself doesn’t prove the point in the title of this article. If you look at the dictionary […]. The post How Leaders are Catalysts appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

A thought hit me like lightning recently. I lack confidence. My brain raced through the scenarios where this is true. I lack confidence in: Leading effectively. Playing soccer (where this idea really hit home). Being a good husband. Creating lasting and meaningful relationships. And so much more. Your Lack Of Confidence Is Disturbing. At least I hope your lack of confidence is disturbing.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Successful leaders see the dark and the bright. Lousy leaders only see the dark. Teams shrivel under the bitterness of ungrateful leadership. Image source 7 sources of ungratefulness in leadership: Dissatisfaction.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

No matter what we are facing in life right now, there are things for which we can, and should, express gratitude. The act of focusing on the good things helps us keep moving forward during the tough times.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

On any given day in corporate meeting rooms and hotel spaces around the world, training is taking place. And unfortunately, a large percentage of that training won’t get the results that were hoped for when the dollars were spent and the time was placed on people’s calendars. Your experience likely confirms this point. Regardless of […]. The post Seven Reasons Why Training Doesn’t Produce the Desired Results (and What You Can Do About It) appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership &#

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

When people think of you, are their hearts filled with gratitude? If they are, it’s because you poured value into their lives. Image source 7 principles of generosity, gratitude, and influence: The opportunity to give indicates you have already received. Servant-leaders ask, “What’s in it for others?

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

No matter what we are facing in life right now, there are things for which we can, and should, express gratitude. The act of focusing on the good things helps us keep moving forward during the tough times.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

I don’t know many who haven’t gone to work one day pledging to be more productive than they were yesterday. And yet somehow, it often ends up the same – the day rolls around and the task list is still overflowing and unfinished. Why are we so unproductive? Well, there are many answers to that […]. The post How to Avoid Distractions appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Playing safe feels wiser than stepping out, unless the house is on fire. You get cold feet when the path ahead matters. Delay feels good when it’s time to put skin in the game.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

In moments of uncertainty, inspiration came to me in form of a tweet with a visual that read, “If you see shadows, it is because there is light.”. I instinctively told myself, “If you face the light, shadows fall behind.”. The mindset of abundance asks, “What’s possible?” instead of “What could go wrong?” and focuses on those possibilities because constraints are almost a given in work and life.

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