Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Episode 237: Do you ever get frustrated that your manager wastes time with bad delegation? Alright, today’s question comes from a manager named Declan, and that is not Declan’s real name, but we’re going to use the name Declan here. So Declan was frustrated, but so was his manager. (

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Here are 10 factors worth considering when choosing a roof type for your construction projects. This also involves choosing the right contractor for your construction projects as they influence your decisions the most. Having a good budget with correct estimates shades more light on how much the project will cost you.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Define for them what behavior is acceptable moving forward, what changes need to occur with measurable goals. Is it a loss of privileges to work remotely, an upcoming bonus, or rescinding a high-profile project? I have never had someone answer no to this question. And answering yes gives you permission to share your feedback.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

a middle manager, frustrated in his current role, overlooks his long career of exciting challenges and developmental experiences. Every ounce of energy they spend on a project is a gift. In our rush to the next goal, it’s easy to forget gratitude for the outcomes. Gratitude is missing when…. Outcome: “You did it!

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Utilize management interviews, employee surveys, and even customer feedback , but don’t stop there. Don’t just say “we value collaboration,” define what collaboration looks like in practice – regular team meetings, shared documents, cross-functional projects. Don’t wait for the tremors to erupt.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 21, 2023

Connect your ideas to the bigger picture – goals, values, long-term vision– and also consider the technical nuances and challenges for implementation. Put people before projects and build trust. It can be overwhelming for your team and manager when you share too many innovative ideas at work all at once.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 29, 2022

In today’s new world of work, many managers are struggling to find the best way to motivate, energize, and most of all KEEP their employees. Everyone has a 3-5 hour block where they just hum with ideas, energy, and focus - sometimes it’s first thing in the morning, mid-morning to early afternoon, etc. And it’s getting harder every day.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When you identify what’s possible, it creates hope, energy, and excitement. You don’t have the time, people, money, and energy to pursue every opportunity that’s identified. First, establish a project team to create a detailed plan. The goal is alignment. Get everyone on the same page pursuing a set common set of goals.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 4, 2023

“For a country to be self-sufficient, its population needs access to food, water and energy, resources that can often only be provided by the surrounding ecosystem. The ultimate goal is for human activities to align harmoniously between the limits of a society’s ecological ceiling and its social foundation.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As the world grapples with waste management challenges, the city of Houston stands as a beacon of innovation. The need for sustainable solutions in managing biomedical waste has never been more pressing. In the realm of biomedical waste management, this means breaking down industry silos and fostering cross-sector engagement.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 20, 2023

And even if your idea will make life easier, it still takes energy to consider doing something different. Second, when your peers are on board, it’s more likely that your manager will take the idea seriously. ” And, one of the best ways to get your manager’s attention is to get your co-workers behind it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 11, 2021

(And by using the tools that follow, you’ll find you need less emotional energy to get things done.). Then there are occasional delegated, assigned tasks, or projects. But the goal might be something like “complete weekly.” Delegated assignments, project work, or multi-part tasks. This is a two-step process.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

There is no secret for time management; it all depends on the person how they handle their routine and tasks and manage their time efficiently and productively. Follow these rules, and you will surely master time management and get done more in life. . Set productive goals and important tasks and complete them in a day.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, when you don’t pay attention to tactics and effective management, you create needless conflicts, frustrations and hurt feelings. Leaders and managers often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. This type of meaningless work saps morale and wastes precious time and energy.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Utilize management interviews, employee surveys, and even customer feedback , but don’t stop there. Don’t just say “we value collaboration,” define what collaboration looks like in practice – regular team meetings, shared documents, cross-functional projects. Don’t wait for the tremors to erupt.

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Leading Blog

JULY 23, 2021

Uncertainty is now a workplace norm, and quickly managing new circumstances is a must-have survival and success capability. The biggest challenge most leaders and managers face is deciding what to do when confronted with a new situation. Managing Uncertainty. Managing Me: Managing the Unknown.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 2, 2015

No amount of tactical change management training will substitute for having an entire organization that has a clear vision of goals, shared responsibility, and personal accountability to achieve results. At best practice organizations, these success metrics are included in individuals’ annual performance goals.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 21, 2018

The primary goal of any system is balance, and as a leader, your role is to orchestrate the balance within the organisational system. We invest time and energy into their development, and then promote them before they have had the opportunity to embody the skill set for the existing role. Just think of a new team member.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

How can you manage to do it all—without burning out? Over a five-year span, one of my clients in the biotechnology field kept moving up through the ranks, from manager to senior manager to VP. Set realistic goals. Reevaluate your goals, objectives, and timeframe, making them more realistic where needed.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

How can you manage to do it all—without burning out? Over a five-year span, one of my clients in the biotechnology field kept moving up through the ranks, from manager to senior manager to VP. Set realistic goals. Reevaluate your goals, objectives, and timeframe, making them more realistic where needed.

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Tips Biotechnology Objective Learning-by-Doing 296

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 21, 2013

So what does any of this have to do with Project Management? The common theme from the above is with projects themselves. Just like art, there are projects that have major impacts on society, like the Sistine Chapel (Pyramids, Moon landings, etc.). While other types of projects are more the paint by numbers type.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Our intentions, energy, and presence matter. You would not have created this outcome without the meeting, conversation, project, and soon. It brings the energy and sets the tone to any interaction or situation we encounter. When things are going well, it’s easy to imagine making this happen—managing our energy.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2011

Set yourself 5 personal goals to achieve. If you can meet these simple goals for each project, then you will achieve total success. If you can meet these simple goals for each project, then you will achieve total success. These goals are generic to all industries and all types of projects.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 16, 2017

In any professional environment, management is composed of a leader and a group of colleagues working collaboratively. Together, they work towards their team’s goals. Ideally, the team should meet their targets and perform well under an effective management. But what if things don’t pan out as expected?

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HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2023

Exercise: Exercise is a great way to boost your mood and energy levels. Even a quick walk or stretch can help get your blood flowing and increase your energy levels. Set achievable goals: Setting achievable goals for the week can help you in beating blue Monday. The post Monday Blues?

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Career Advancement

OCTOBER 12, 2020

How can you manage to do it all—without burning out? Over a five-year span, one of my clients in the biotechnology field kept moving up through the ranks, from manager to senior manager to VP. Set realistic goals. Reevaluate your goals, objectives, and timeframe, making them more realistic where needed.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 23, 2018

The summer months can signal the death knell for a business unless managed properly. Once airborne, only a tiny amount of energy is then required to keep it flying. 13% increase in the time it takes to complete projects. Plus, team members can support each other in managing workloads prior to going on their vacation.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 4, 2023

A promotion, a successful project, or even just nailing a high-stakes presentation – it's all cause for celebration. Step 5: Set Realistic Goals One of the reasons people feel like imposters is because they set unrealistic goals for themselves. Break larger goals into smaller, more manageable tasks, and celebrate your progress.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 24, 2024

“By focusing in specific ways on five key leadership elements— Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace —you can increase your time, capacity, energy, and ultimately your leadership impact,” explains Amy Jen Su , author of the book, The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Close out those small nagging projects you’ve been meaning to do. Essentially you want to clear out dated projects so you can start fresh. Are there projects or tasks you want to be a part of? Use your goals to focus the content and attract the connections that will help you achieve them. Wrap up loose ends.

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Chart Your Course

JULY 31, 2017

Managing a workforce via the cloud has quickly become the norm, as businesses now have more tools than ever before from which to choose. But adopting workforce management software and conjuring up new ways to streamline inventory updates can help improve employee morale and positively impact your bottom line. Not sure where to start?

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

They can make a job exhausting and confusing, eating up energy that could be better spent enjoying life beyond the nine-to-five. A great leader who can identify concerns and build enthusiasm – even on high-risk projects – brings a new level of trust and freedom that drives everyone to impressive heights.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But if you don’t pay enough attention to tactics and effective management, you’ll create needless conflicts, frustration, and hurt feelings. And, and it’s not uncommon for people to glorify leadership over management or strategy over tactics. What are some tactical questions that can help you avoid injury?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

I would caution that size is not always an indicator of success, and more importantly, not a risk mitigator,” said Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth, a Philadelphia-based management consulting and executive search firm. “A When engaging with a boutique firm, you are more likely to deal directly with the person or team leading your project.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes New Managers Make. So many new managers don’t receive the training or skills they need to be effective, lead their teams, and achieve meaningful results. Here are the common mistakes new managers make: Avoid Accountability Conversations. 10 Mistakes New Managers Make. Be a Push Over.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Here at Lead Change Group, we know that problems are most effectively solved when individuals come together to meld ideas, energies, and approaches. One of our Lead Change Group members, Vasiliy Smetanin, wrote about time management yesterday. For additional thoughts from me on time management, read Effective Time Management.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 10, 2024

” Weak managers don’t leverage the strengths of their teams. ” Control Freaks: It’s All About the Boss Many bosses believe in take-charge management. ” Control Freaks: It’s All About the Boss Many bosses believe in take-charge management. ” was the exhausted and exasperated response.

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