Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. You can achieve these outcomes when you recognize the challenges and focus on four dimensions of team collaboration.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Teams Get Stuck, Too. Teams and groups are complex. The team starts to feel flat, directionless, uncertain, and folks hesitate to act. Why do we have this team and how does it contribute to the mission?”. Why do we have this team and how does it contribute to the mission?”. More like a hockey rink than a street.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2022

If you want to empower your team to find more creative ways to get better results, start by defining success. ” 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. You know your “guitar.”

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2024 curated just for you. Cultures of Growth : How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and Organizations by Mary C. Bad leadership is a social disease. Leadership from Bad to Worse is, then, a corrective. Murphy Ph.D.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Empowered teams will transform results, solve problems you didn’t know exist, and rapidly respond to change. Most managers will say they want those outcomes and that they believe in an empowered team, but unintentionally prevent their teams from doing their best. What is an Empowered Team? Unclear definition of success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Your Favorite Leadership Articles of the Year. Every year we take a really close look at our human-centered, practical leadership content that is resonating with you. These are your favorite leadership articles of 2021 based on views and shares. What leadership articles would you like us to write about more in the coming year?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A Retrospective: Santa’s Big Leadership and Culture Change Is there anyone more beloved than Santa Claus? Today, the North Pole is a paragon of human-centered leadership and culture. In fact, Santa has a lot to teach us about leadership. Santa’s leadership led to dysfunction at every level.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Taking a moment for a team year-in-review fosters curiosity and connection I don’t know about you, but we love a good “year-in-review” list. How would your highlight reel compare to the year-in-review highlights from your team? There’s something about looking back over the entire year and seeing what stands out.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Over 20 years ago, I had a manager whose presence was an instant energy booster. While these elements have their place, they aren't the be-all and end-all of effective leadership. A dash of unpredictability can invigorate your team, inspire innovative ideas, and drive enhanced productivity. Good Morning, Rich!"

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

To Lead Highly Productive Teams: Keep Them Focused on What Matters Most If you want to increase productivity at work, maintain a relentless focus on what matters most in four areas. First, ensure your team understands their big strategic priorities – the outcomes that matter most for the organization. So, stop trying.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

The reality is that when leadeing through a merger, retention and results are always symptoms of the CULTURE that you intentionally create and sustain… But fear not – this guide equips you with the tools and strategies to navigate this journey, fostering a vibrant team culture that fuels success. Remember, granularity is key.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 25, 2013

Bad leaders suck life-force from their teams. Low energy abounds. 10 Energy Zappers 1. The post 10 Ways to Zap Energy and Squash Enthusiasm appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Culture Empowerment motivation Performance Recognition Results energy enthusiasm leadership' They don’t mean too.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 4, 2024

But it might lead to flying monkeys that suck the life out of your team. Sincerity isn't enough to energize teams. You believe the path you’re on leads to Oz. Perhaps it does. If you believe you can win, don’t say, “I’m worried we’re going to lose.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s a common leadership frustration that we’ve experienced and hear from leaders regularly: “My people lack a sense of urgency. You can help your team be most effective and lower your stress by creating a common understanding and shared commitments through these five steps. Your team won’t know what’s important.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Balancing leadership strategy and tactics is critical for leaders at every level of an organization. When you don’t pay enough attention to strategy, you and your team end up lost in a wilderness of meaningless, unproductive busyness. Do you and your team hold one another accountable for commitments?

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 16, 2023

10 Unexpected Actions That Energize Your Team Today Life is better for you when you fuel other people’s energy. What could you do today to energize others? Still curious: How to Honor the… Continue reading →

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 5, 2023

Successful Working Managers Relentlessly Prioritize, Invest in People, and Delegate “I’m a working manager – not that all managers aren’t working, but I have an enormous pile of my work, besides having to lead my team. Make sure your team knows what everyone can fairly expect from one another. What should I do?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Episode 233: Is your team ready or reactive? To be ready, deal with change, and be flexible, people need energy. Find out how to enhance your personal energy when managing or collaborating with others to become more mentally agile and productive. 16:31 Making the distinction between professional, private, and personal energy.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

7 Steps to Successfully Cultivate a Thriving Team Culture After a Corporate Merger 1. Establish a new list of 4-5 Core Team Values … and defining behaviors. Of course, building a healthy and high-performing workplace culture integration is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. Remember, granularity is key.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 10, 2024

.” Weak managers don’t leverage the strengths of their teams. In Working with Emotional Intelligence , Daniel Goleman, reports, “a study by the Center for Creative Leadership of top American and European executives whose careers derailed, the inability to build and lead a team was one of the most common reasons for failure.”

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 23, 2023

Denise balances management and leadership very effectively. He’s the poster boy for making STEMM leadership an oxymoron. Is Your Leadership Engaging or Enraging? They’re creating an energy crisis. Give lots of developmental and leadership opportunities to your A players. They have to be persuaded.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

Your Favorite Leadership Blog Posts So Far This Year. One of the interesting parts of being regular leadership writers (we’ve been blogging here at Let’s Grow Leaders since 2012), is to see which of our leadership blog posts resonate the most with our readers and why. We would love to hear from you. Read more here.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

N OT every problem can be solved with a team. But when a team is called for, it is important to get it right. Teams That Work by Scott Tannenbaum and Eduardo Salas is a comprehensive look at teams and the drivers of their effectiveness—long term. Where is your team on these five continuums? Capability.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 16, 2023

David Burkus about what makes a great team. What are the characteristics of a great team? So, what are the key lessons from successful leaders and how do they foster and nurture great teamwork within their teams? David says, “Taking talent and turning it into performance comes down a lot more to the culture of the team.”

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

One morning, I asked a group of very quiet participants a series of questions about their organization’s climate and leadership effectiveness. His observation points to a big leadership problem, “The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. Where’s the Needle on Your Energy Meter?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Overused assets can ruin a positive leadership presence. You work hard to set a positive example for your team. But somehow, your leadership presence isn’t working. Leadership Presence Mistake #1—Tunnel Vision. Focus is a useful leadership skill, but too much of a good thing becomes a liability.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As a leadership executive coach, one of the most common mistakes I see leaders make is neglecting their own leadership development. They become so focused on their day-to-day responsibilities and the needs of their team that they fail to invest time and energy into growing their own leadership skills.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 20, 2015

I asked “What can you tell me about your team members? ” If you’re full of energy, but your team looks like they need a good shot of red bull to get going, ask yourself these questions. 37 Questions to Ask Yourself if Your Team Lacks Energy. What do I know about my team members as people (e.g.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Of course, leadership is not about being liked. But it sucks to go to work every day when you know your team would rather be working for someone else. Plus, if your team doesn’t respect you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. Your behavior is sabotaging your leadership influence.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

What Is A Leadership Wake? . If you create a positive wake then it helps team members feel a sense of belonging. Consequently, a leader’s effectiveness, long-term and short-term, is directly linked to the quality of the relationships they have with their team and colleagues. The post What’s Your Leadership Wake?

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Lead from Within

MARCH 28, 2023

As a leader, it’s your job to keep your team motivated, engaged, and energized. As a leader, when that happens, it’s important to take action and reenergize your team. It can also drain the team’s energy if they’re not well-planned and efficiently run.

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Great Results Team Building

JULY 30, 2021

Your family takes time and energy to ensure that it is the healthiest and happiest relationship that it can be. Your workmates need the same time and energy to ensure that it is a healthy and functioning team. Corporate teambuilding events can help change the scenery and build a more effective team.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

We perform our best when we are in the energy and flow of the moment. No matter what you are doing, it will always be better when you are tapping into your natural energy and flow. Before you can fully be in team flow, you need to first identify ways that work naturally to put you into the flow. Leadership Flow.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 22, 2023

When it comes to leadership your words are important. This means that your body language can have a powerful impact on your leadership effectiveness and the success of your team. This means that your body language can have a powerful impact on your leadership effectiveness and the success of your team.

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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!

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 5, 2020

If it takes courage to show up for work every day, your people won’t have the energy, creativity, or courage they need to solve bigger problems or better serve your customer. The post Don’t Waste Your Team’s Courage appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 19, 2022

A Retrospective: Santa’s Big Leadership and Culture Change. Today, the North Pole is a paragon of human-centered leadership and culture. In fact, Santa has a lot to teach us about leadership. The North Pole’s leadership and culture at the time was a great example of what we call “ trickle-down intimidation.”

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