Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2023 curated just for you. Culture Rules makes the case for why leaders should invest their time and energy on building culture and gives them three simple, actionable rules they must play by if they want to stay in the game and win! The result: mixed signals.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

7 qualities of an easy to follow leader: Has a vision worth following A leader needs a vision which lasts beyond today. Places energy into others Followable leaders consistently invest in other people. Would you follow a leader with such qualities? Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 28, 2019

If you don’t know how to manage your energy it’s easy to become exhausted or burned out. As a leadership coach, part of my job is helping my clients learn how to rev their engines and lead energetically, even with everything they have going on. The simple act of taking a breath can shift the energy in the body. Take a walk.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 9, 2020

But what qualities do these leaders have that make them exude such strength of character, while other supposed leaders fall short? According a leadership survey conducted by McKinsey , U.S. companies spend around $14 billion on leadership development. That’s the thing about leadership.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 9, 2023

Leadership abilities are not solely determined by an individual’s personal characteristics or qualities. In fact, there are many surprising factors that can affect a person’s leadership abilities. Here are five of them: Physical Health: Your physical health can affect your leadership in a number of ways.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 19, 2023

Stress and leadership are closely intertwined, as leaders often face high levels of stress and pressure in their roles. As an executive leadership coach, I use the following successful coping strategies with my clients to help them overcome their stress: Prioritize self-care. Seek support and guidance.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 10, 2021

With that in mind, which qualities define a successful entrepreneur? The following points illustrate the qualities you will find in any entrepreneur that has made a name for themselves in their industries: Hard Work. One quality you’ll find common across all successful business leaders is how they learn from their mistakes.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

To get there, she knew she had to focus on growing her leadership skills. Within a couple of months, her boss had remarked about her growing leadership competencies and suggested she might be a prime candidate for a directorial position one day. Great leaders have high energy. Great leaders have Integrity.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Welcome to the March 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. David Moser of Decisive Blog writes The Power of “And” in Leadership Communication.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 16, 2016

When you observe leaders that you admire, you might notice that they have certain qualities that are difficult to describe but are appealing and effective. You might be surprised to discover that you too can develop these charismatic qualities. It takes hard work and persistence to embody these qualities, but it is possible!

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Guest post from Christy Whitman : Above all other qualities, vision is the most essential to extraordinary leadership. Most of the world is not living in a mindset of true leadership, but has instead fallen into the habit of simply reacting to whatever is going on around them.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 20, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have firsthand seen the price that companies pay when their leaders become overwhelmed in the details or preoccupied with the specifics that they fail to see the bigger picture. This stagnation not only affects the leader’s own leadership, but also the teams they lead and the entire organization.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 28, 2021

Cultivating leadership presence is foundational for this to happen. What leadership presence is When was a time that you became so immersed in what you were doing that you lost a sense of time? Other people are attracted by this expansive energy and want to draw closer. Wasted energy and lost potential are the result.

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What is Sustainable Leadership? Sustainable Leadership is a style of management that drives solutions for environmental, social and economic challenges in the world. It recognizes leadership as a process of influence and breaks down silos to combine efforts towards change and transformation.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

The heliotropic effect describes the inherent tendency in all living things toward positive energy and away from negative energy. In nature, the sun is the source of positive, life-giving energy, so the heliotropic effect explains why plants and other organisms lean toward the light over time.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. And that feeds our approach in society at large. Blog Post ).

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

7 qualities of an easy to follow leader: Has a vision worth following. Places energy into others. Would you follow a leader with such qualities? Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 5, 2024

Effective leadership isn’t just about guiding a team or achieving organizational goals; it’s also about personal growth and development. Improve Communication Skills: Effective communication is at the core of leadership. Hone Decision-Making: Effective decision-making is a critical leadership skill.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 2, 2019

Great leadership demands exuberance. Exuberance is a quality that projects vitality, joy, and enthusiasm for the task at hand. Of all the feedback I would get from my leadership experiences, my most fulfilling comments were the ones along the lines of “ you really inspired me with your energy and enthusiasm “.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s hard to escape this view of leaders and leadership. But what qualities do our celebrated leaders of industry embody that make them successful? And, importantly, what qualities can others emulate to themselves become more effective leaders? Is it their ability to increase the company’s value?

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 23, 2022

When we think of great leadership, we usually think of an outgoing individual who commands attention when they enter a room. But introverted leadership can be just as effective. Individuals who are quiet and sometimes even awkward in a crowd may not fit the usual mold of successful leadership, but they bring their own strengths.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2022

” But what you DO NEED is for your team to share their ideas of how to get there faster with better quality. They assume their team SHOULD know what matters most and why. ” conversations, it also reduces ambiguity and frees up time and energy for more creative solutions. You know your “guitar.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Guest post from Stephen Klemich : It is often asked, what is the difference between Leadership and Management? For over 30 years we have always referred to Leadership as being able to rise above the situation, be objective, strategic and find time to contemplate the culture, people and one’s leadership impact.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 23, 2013

Second, honor their admirable qualities, outstanding service, consistency of character, [.]. Encouragement Feedback Meetings and agendas Motivation Taking others higher Values mission & vision Leadership Leadership Development organizational success' You do this so little it may freak them out.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

When my energy is low, my favorite technique to rejuvenate and unleash creativity is to close my eyes and allow my attention to gently float in my brain. Acknowledge You’re Not Perfect There are three impediments to effective leadership: The belief that you’re right, no matter what.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the demanding realm of leadership, effective time management is not just a skill; it’s a strategic advantage. This focused approach ensures that you tackle your most significant challenges when your energy and focus are at their peak. Start your day by identifying the most critical tasks that align with your strategic goals.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 3, 2020

Welcome to the March 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Eileen McDargh contributed Cracking the Leadership Code: The Secret to Resilient Leaders.

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Anese Cavanaugh

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The thing about "sales" and "sales processes"— even the most excellent ones behind the most phenomenal services and products — is that our Intentions, Energy, and Presence (our "IEP") and how we show up in that conversation or process, will make or break our success in the "sale." Why you maybe missing your mark in sales and leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. Find Dan on Twitter at @DanOestreich. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 9, 2022

Instead, show true leadership by listening and responding from the heart. Model resilience and agility and help your team understand that those qualities are directly linked to new opportunities and growth. Change the message of exhaustion into one of energy—the energy that fuels innovation and success.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 27, 2017

Guest post by Mark Miller: Leadership is a fascinating quality. There are countless articles, studies and opinions about what makes good leadership. Let’s take a look at leadership on two levels: leading yourself and your team. Let’s take a look at leadership on two levels: leading yourself and your team.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 7, 2018

Welcome to the August Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, creativity and inspiration, development, productivity, team building, and more. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership provided A 5-Step Training Plan to Think like a Navy SEAL.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 2, 2024

Environmental Impact: With fewer days in the office, there’s a reduction in commuting and office energy consumption, making it an eco-friendly choice. A 4-day workweek helps prevent this by giving employees more time to rest and recover. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

It is made possible with a quality that we spend a lifetime acquiring: self-awareness. Great Leaders Have No Rules : Contrarian Leadership Principles to Transform Your Team and Business by Kevin Kruse (Rodale Books, 2019) Kevin Kruse debunks popular wisdom with ten contrarian principles for better, faster, easier leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

These eight strategies will help you maintain your team’s energy and morale when goals change frequently. When I returned the completed project to my boss’s boss (ahead of schedule and with better quality than anything he’d seen), he frowned. “Oh, Leadership Skills: 6 Competencies You Can’t Lead Without. Set Expectations.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2010

As part of these two fundamental personal attributes, they also possess seven essential personal qualities that help them amass organizational power and influence: Will: The drive to take on big challenges. Ambition “Organizational life can be irritating and frustrating and can divert people’s effort and attention.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Simply put, I believe that entrepreneurial is a mindset—a way of thinking—and leadership is a way of acting. Entrepreneurial leadership, then, describes the way such a leader behaves. As founding dean and professor at the Yale school of management, he taught a course on entrepreneurial leadership.

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