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. Sometimes this is because of the technical nature of the job or a unique skill set they bring.

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Career Advancement

MARCH 8, 2021

“Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time and energy needed to develop yourself.” – Denis Waitley. According to the World Economic Forum, five years from now, over one-third of the skills that are important on the job today will have become irrelevant. Assess the key skills to develop.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 19, 2021

Senior leaders share the most important leadership skills to master now. As we work with senior leaders to build their leadership development programs, the conversation always turns to the most important leadership skills their frontline and middle-level leaders need. The 3 Most Important Leaders Skills. Time management.

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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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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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Leadership Freak

APRIL 4, 2022

Skill is not the best predictor of a team’s success. Teams that suck waste time, drain energy, and squander resources. A team of average brains that works well together outperforms… Continue reading → You’ve been there.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

7 Ways to Encourage Your Team to Be More Resourceful. Who doesn’t need more of that on their team right now? And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 23, 2023

They’re creating an energy crisis. Work with your team members to get their input on how their jobs can be enriched and broadened to align with their personal strengths, passions, and career goals. ” Agree on areas where teams or individuals have free autonomous choice (loose). Clarify “loose-tight properties.”

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

And right from the start, both the team and organization benefit from their new ideas and energy. What’s more, their contribution to their team increases. As they implement new strategies and skills, their motivation and engagement grow even more. And that spirit quickly grows to boost your team’s morale and commitment.

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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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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The best change leaders recognize the individual differences among their team members as they lead change. Invite directive members of your team to discuss potential changes as they emerge. Give introverted team members time and space to think about new initiatives before asking them to respond.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 18, 2014

The team leader role is a tough gig. Team leaders are uniquely squashed between supporting the folks doing the heavy lifting (e.g. Many team leaders feel they have limited power to change the system or culture (an issue we address in BYOO: Build Your Own Oasis). 7 Vital Roles of an Exceptional Team Leader. 5 The Backer.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

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. So, how do you gain respect, when your team’s just not there? He gained the respect of his team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

When’s the last time you looked at the competency model for your job or for the members of your team? I’ve spearheaded many such initiatives over the years, including the modeling of all the leadership jobs that were used in merger selection of the executive team. call center directors, team leaders).

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

Help your team master rapidly changing priorities with skillful preparation. Rapidly changing priorities can demoralize and frustrate your team if you’re not prepared to help them navigate the shifting landscape. These eight strategies will help you maintain your team’s energy and morale when goals change frequently.

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Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

“Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time and energy needed to develop yourself.” – Denis Waitley. According to the World Economic Forum, five years from now, over one-third of the skills that are important on the job today will have become irrelevant. Assess the key skills to develop.

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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. Setting personal development goals is a powerful way for leaders to enhance their skills, mindset, and overall effectiveness. Setting clear objectives helps you stay focused and motivated.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If there’s one thing Nicole Olver, Chief People Officer at Inspire Clean Energy (Inspire), knows how to do, it is disrupting the Human Resources (HR) space. At Inspire, Olver works with a proactive executive team that values HR’s contributions. Olver stresses the need to address this tendency directly with other executives.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Guest post by Lisa Sasso : Soft skills can make or break you as a leader; they are clearly more important to a leader than any hard skill. My team members easily grasped these concepts, and I always made sure they were well versed to answer almost any customer question. That made us a cohesive and successful team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 16, 2017

This month’s festival is all about team time. The question for the month is: What is an area of growth you are focusing on, either professionally or personally? This month’s question was: What tips do you have for working well with a team? You may discover that your team is nothing more than a committee in disguise.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post from Hilary Grosskopf : Managing a team can sometimes feels more like managing a revolving door. For organizations, attrition is an expensive issue that takes money away from impactful progress, innovation, employee benefits, and enjoyable team activities. Positive acknowledgement is a form of energy for team members.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 20, 2022

Soft skills are those non-technical abilities that allow us to interact with other people effectively. This article will define what soft skills are, what soft skills to put on a resume , and explore the benefits of this skill set at organizational and individual levels. What are soft skills, and why are they important?

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 21, 2023

With many businesses moving toward online office spaces and remote teams, connecting with your remote employees can seem complicated. Thankfully, there are easy, reliable ways to ensure your remote team feels like part of the office. With countless Slack apps, it all comes down to finding the right ones for your team.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 10, 2023

An Important Skill It’s a tricky skill set that can mean the difference between being a truly successful leader and a mediocre micromanager. When done well, it can get the job done and help emerging leaders develop new skills. Gallup Study: Managers who excel in this skill generate 33% higher revenue. What is it?

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 11, 2023

Square pegs are team members that require a lot of your time and energy, but they’re not yet delivering the results you expect. One of the biggest benefits of leading a square peg well is you get to feel the satisfaction of helping somebody else grow and develop. .

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2018

No leader sets out to lead an ineffective team. In fact many leaders invest a lot of time and energy agonising over how to create the perfect high-performance team that works effectively and consistently delivers results. Many leaders create teams that lack diversity and are too large. Just think of a soccer team.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

It’s a big investment of time, money, and emotional energy that generally has a 50-50 success rate. But before you simply throw another end-of-year shindig, maybe you can give your team what they really need from you this season in ways they don’t see coming a mile away. The 4 Gifts Your Team Wants Most. Practice Listening.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Seven C’s of Trust Exploring the Seven C’s of Trust Trust in teams is an integral part of any successful relationship , be it personal or professional. The Seven C’s of Trust provide a framework for understanding and assessing trust in a team or organization. Connection Resources are a part of this puzzle.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

As a leader, we are all too familiar with the struggle that often exists between the need to get things done (results) and the need to build and maintain relationships, with clients and team members. When team members are struggling with activities it is often as a result of one of two things: Their Level of Confidence.

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HR Digest

JULY 19, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and uncertain business landscape, leadership skills play a crucial role in creating a high-trust work environment. In this article, we will explore the significance of leadership skills in building trust within the workplace and provide actionable strategies for leaders to foster trust among their teams.

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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. Successful leaders understand that how they allocate their time can significantly impact their productivity, team morale, and overall success. Define clear, measurable objectives for yourself and your team.

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In the coaching process, we use people and teams to enhance the interaction and watch the emergence of solutions that come through the process. When you overcome this challenge, where are your focus and energy going? Where is your energy going? To begin with, we start with Situation. Situation is this opening question.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

Getting your team together for a strategic team event, especially in person, isn’t just about getting everyone on the same page. It’s the ROI that comes from curated conversations and spontaneous interactions, those electric moments of innovation that happen when your team is in the same room.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 14, 2021

Whether your team is heading back to the office, will continue working remotely, or somewhere between, silence and space are critical leadership gifts to give your team. citizens have access to vaccines, we’ve been talking with people whose teams have worked remotely about their thoughts on returning to in-person work.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 4, 2023

One type of detractor you might have on your team is a square peg. Square pegs have the willingness to do well, but they lack the skills to perform effectively. You’re investing a lot of time and energy into them, but not getting a lot back in terms of results. One type of detractor you might deal with is a square peg.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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. Your team will suffer: Leadership development isn’t just about the leader, it’s also about the team they lead.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Most people neglect or fail in this department, which ultimately drives the team, and consequently, the business to collapse. All these things are easy to spot from the team’s attitude and the outcomes of your activities. Fortunately, there are several tried and tested methods to enhance your leadership skills.

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