The Practical Leader

AUGUST 23, 2023

In A Tale of Two Managers: Command versus Commitment , I contrasted two leaders, Denise and Joel. Denise balances management and leadership very effectively. Joel is out of balance with a techno-management approach. She sees people as adults who are generally self-managing. Joel uses position power to make people have to.

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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. Here are the best time management tips for busy leaders who aim to excel in their roles and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Set Clear Goals: Goal setting is a cornerstone of effective time management.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the realm of facilities management, the twin pillars of efficiency and sustainability are increasingly becoming inseparable. Understanding the Synergy First off, let’s unpack the idea behind sustainable facilities management. Here are some actionable tips to make the process smoother: 1.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 16, 2023

This means you need to dedicate time and energy to actually get to know your team and learn how to work well together. Or perhaps you’re ready to accelerate your team performance and build great teamwork with our Team Accelerator manager-led program (get your free demo here) or our Live Leadership Development program.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 4, 2014

When managers see their role as a small cog in a bigger system they do whatever they can to fit in. They trade power for conformity. Nothing saddens me more than potential leaders who give away their power. Nothing saddens me more than potential leaders who give away their power. 5 Ways to Regain Leadership Power.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 15, 2014

The neglected skill of leadership is managing energy. 4 powers of energy: Energy predicts the future.… … Continue reading → Passion Power Taking others higher Leadership Leadership Development leadership success Management organizational success' Successful leaders energize.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 15, 2020

Use position or persuasion power? Finding the right balance of management and leadership is a continuous challenge. Less effective managers use position power and get people doing things because they have to. More effective leaders use persuasion power to get people doing the same things because they want to.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

What thoughts or feelings do you have when you think of power? Perhaps you picture an organizational chart where the boxes at the top are imbued with more power than those below. Or perhaps the word power conjures up feelings of nervousness, anxiety, or fear, based on negative experiences you’ve had in the past.

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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. Here are some of the most powerful tricks and tools I share with my clients on keeping their energy level high even through the longest and most difficult days: Manage stress. Being a successful leader can be exhausting.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

Some managers will complain about a declining work ethic. When we look at 360 assessments or engagement surveys, it’s clear that a more accurate response to these managers is; nobody wants to work for you. Brand management is an inside job. External brand management is multiplied or minimized by workplace culture.

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QAspire

JULY 31, 2021

Managers are linchpins who have a big impact in building an organizational culture where people thrive. High-impact managers are those who are adept at driving high-level agendas without losing focus on small things (that are actually big things) that go on to define good leadership. However, this tends to be overlooked.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 8, 2019

One of the largest barriers in several organizations is that many managers still tend to think using hierarchical paradigms. Targets, management on result, and control remain the magic words. Roughly speaking, a network organization is about communities and community management, raising the question of how you build communities.

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Leadership and Change

JULY 16, 2019

Do you manage energy? Leaders tend to manage information and influence within their network. However, energy is a crucial resource within organizations. The fascinating thing with energy is that when you spend energy on relationships it increases. Energy is the source of.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

5 Tips to a Winning Work Culture: The Power of People Make your people feel that they are the heart and soul of your culture. Create policies that promote energy efficiency, reduce waste and water conservation. A team that communicates well becomes a powerful tool to implement change. Knowledge is Power Invest in your people.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Later, talking with Declan’s manager, she was grateful for Declan’s work, but also confused. Declan was frustrated—and so was his manager. He expected that by fulfilling those parameters, he’d done good work and that his manager would acknowledge that work. But what’s happening with Declan’s manager?

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CO2

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The path to success can be fraught with challenges between managing finances, inspiring teams, and staying ahead of the competition. Unearth Your Strengths and Weaknesses By objectively examining your skills and gaps, a coach helps you understand where to focus your energy. Entrepreneurship isn’t a walk in the park.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 7, 2023

“As a young manager, having not done well at leading, my team approached me and addressed what they saw needed to change. After all, it takes energy to initiate it, and you can’t predict exactly how it will go. When you ask yourself this powerful question, you consider the future and the risks of staying silent.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2018

Effectiveness in leadership is not about having all of the answers but not knowing and accessing the power of those you lead. In The Power of Vulnerability , Barry Kaplan and Jeffrey Manchester explain that the secret to unleashing the power of leaders, teams, and organizations, is through vulnerability. H ANG UP THE CAPE.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Not surprising, I found that one of the most significant drivers of employee engagement is One’s Immediate Manager and all aspects that make up that relationship between a manager and his or her employees, that is, the bond that is created by effective leaders with those they lead.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. These are also crucial because it can be difficult for an employee to open up about issues with the manager when speaking to that manager. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Fine is not fine.

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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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Strategy Driven

MAY 21, 2020

A recent study shows that energy usage in the United States is doubling every 20 years. If you are like most homeowners, reducing the amount of energy your home consumes is something you are passionate about. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do to conserve energy and save money. Invest in Solar Energy Solutions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” These are opportunities for resourcefulness that don’t require extra energy or learning. 5:26 – The power of asking “how can we?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over-involved managers frustrate people all over the world, telling them what to do, slowing them down, and getting in the way. Interestingly, we hear an equally common frustration from these over-involved managers. This leads to a negative feedback loop where the manager causes some of the very outcomes that lead them to micromanage.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The Powerful Side Effect. Too often I see managers back off their standards, letting their team just get by. See also The Power of Great Expectations. . “Okay, you’ve done all the basics, now how are we going to make this really stand out?” After all, it’s JUST a book report. ” ;-). .”

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QAspire

JULY 31, 2021

Managers are linchpins who have a big impact in building an organizational culture where people thrive. High-impact managers are those who are adept at driving high-level agendas without losing focus on small things (that are actually big things) that go on to define good leadership. However, this tends to be overlooked.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Their employees don't have to waste time and energy playing guessing games about their supervisor because they know from the outset what is important to them, and just as important, they know what contribution they make as the team or company strives toward this purpose. I = Instilling Energy Emotional contagion is a fact of life.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

These things cannot be ignored and are a source of powerful leadership energy. When you align these elements they become a source of powerful energy. It was a time when he didn’t see himself as a leader. 6:12 – Next we discuss the 7-9 elements that everyone needs in their life.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 15, 2024

01:32) Meet the Expert, Andre Martin : Andre, with his rich background in organizational psychology and talent management, shares his mission to align careers with personal values, igniting a discussion on finding satisfaction and purpose in work. (02:41)

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First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Energy is simply the capacity to do work. Our most fundamental need as human beings is to spend energy and recover energy. We need energy to perform, and recovery is more than the absence of work. Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz: The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, is the Key to High […].

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The Practical Leader

JUNE 30, 2020

To fix organizational problems or make major changes, managers often hire consultants to analyze what’s happening and provide improvement recommendations. Our experience is that this needs to go beyond empowerment — which stays rooted in power and hierarchy — to “empartnerment.” Great leaders empartner.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

For many leaders, emotional splash comes from their intensity and drive-useful attributes, but ones that need to be managed. The staff in front cringed (along with all the customers) as their manager berated an employee. All this emotional splash sucks the energy out of people, limits productivity, and undermines your credibility.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 6, 2024

These include the rise of smart technology , the increasing demand for energy efficiency, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability LED Lighting: Switch to energy-efficient LED lighting to reduce energy consumption and costs. Absolutely!

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

If you only care about next week’s results, bring in a User Manager. You know the type– the kind of manager who works to win at all costs. An Anatomy of a User Manager. VALUES: User managers value confidence above humility. FOCUS: User managers focus on short-term results. He’ll get it done.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 7, 2024

Minimizing overhead costs is essential for the effective management of a small business, as it directly influences profitability and long-term viability. Consolidate purchases with fewer suppliers to leverage buying power and negotiate better deals. Below are several strategies aimed at reducing overheads within a small business.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Where I have achieved anything of significance, I used the power of focus. The power of focus marshals a concentrated burst of energy in a direction that alters the current state and produces powerful results. Leaders direct attention and resources through the power of focus. Leadership is also all about focus.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 8, 2023

A few powerful phrases can help redirect that energy to more positive outcomes. Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Chronic Complainers and Cynics “It sounds like you’re concerned about…?” This is a power-packed question when talking to a chronic complainer. Curiosity and connection will work wonders.

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