Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

A FTER 18 YEARS on the MIT faculty, I thought I knew a thing or two about leadership. That position humbled me and taught me lessons about leadership that I still use today, some 20 years later. Back then, the vast majority of Akamai’s 100 engineering staff had been recruited directly from MIT and other top universities.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

“The intention may be good, and there’s clearly wisdom in focus, but if we’re not careful, we’ll fall into a trap, one where we hyperfocus only on a niche, missing where the world’s going, or our own unique skill set.” If you want to engineer a hot streak, you need to do something to get it going. Create something “catchy.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 13, 2013

Seconds before the crash all four of the plane’s engines stopped working. ·. The leadership lesson. Leadership may well be about vision and inspiration and charisma and motivation but at its heart leadership is about communication, and at least half of communication is about listening. The plane simply ran out of fuel.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Even more alarming, almost every new business it launched failed: e-books, mobile phones, search engines, music; it was one dramatic dud after another. The turnaround he engineered was nothing short of remarkable. Not only was the U.S. Inside the company, morale was at an all-time low. For Microsoft, the future looked bleak.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Evolving Landscape of Human Resources Leadership In this ever-changing business landscape, the role of human resources (HR) leadership continues to evolve and adapt to meet the demands of a dynamic workforce. Moreover, HR leaders must have a keen eye for emerging talent coupled with attracting and retaining top performers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 31, 2023

Transform your leadership and team’s results with the power of small habits Your team won’t become a high-functioning powerhouse after one offsite. There are no leadership hacks or shortcuts that will transform your organization or results. The idea was deemed far too risky, and most engineers wrote it off as an unsafe proposal.

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HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2021

Additionally, skills that are being talked about are engagement and communicating effectively among teams spread across the globe for better outputs. Soft skills of extracting the maximum through good communication, interactions, and engagement tactics are being touted everywhere. So how does one highlight the hard skills on a resume?

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. What’s answered in this article is what leadership lessons are there in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Have a gallery of leadership alumni throughout the office.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Even though Musk’s approach doesn’t necessarily provide a blueprint to be copied any more than Steve Jobs’ approach did (even though both individuals got results), it does offer lessons to be learned and applied in our own leadership. It made his engineers engage in first-principles thinking. Skills can taught.

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Mark Sanborn

JULY 27, 2021

But is there one skill more important than all others for achieving and sustaining success? If intentionality is the engine, then this skill is the fuel. You might guess the most important skill is learning, and in a way, you’d be right. . We picked up some skills almost accidentally, or out of necessity.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. When you start to explore the benefits of empathetic leadership on a deeper level, it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership. But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. Still, a sea change like this is hard-won.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

The Scope and Significance of Global Executive Search Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to corporations seeking to fill critical leadership roles.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional development has emerged as a vital tool for business owners and engineers alike to enhance their skills, drive innovation, and achieve long-term success. The Power of Lifelong Learning The landscape of business and engineering is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and market demands.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 9, 2010

A DISC Model Question You Should Ask of Yourself Effective Communication Skills: How to Quickly Guess a Person’s DISC Style If you liked this post, please tweet it, like it, share it, or leave a comment. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. Tell me what youre thinking.

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 21, 2010

I am suggesting that people with this trait commit themselves to learning the skills of assertive communication. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience. Reply What Do You Think? Tell me what youre thinking.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2016

There is plenty of leadership advice available in bookstores, online and in person. As Art Barter grew Datron World Communications from a $10 million company to a $200 million company in six years, he became convinced that a core leadership principle had to be serving and trusting others. Servant Leadership and the Speed of Trust.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

But it’s a process that does something crucial for skill development: it breaks the spell of automaticity. “By Source: Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success. Preparation means you know the plan, but you also have the functionality and skill to pivot when things don’t go according to that plan.

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Next Level Blog

MAY 19, 2020

A few weeks ago, I received a nice comment on LinkedIn about one of my blog posts from David Hoey who shared that he’s been a regular reader since 2010 when I wrote about the leadership lessons offered by the Chilean mine rescue. Perhaps that’s one more leadership lesson we can all draw from their story.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Flexible Work Arrangements and Pay Flexible work arrangements are not commonly offered to F1 team employees, especially those in roles that require on-track activities, such as mechanics, engineers, and drivers. Effective leadership is crucial in managing and optimizing a team’s performance with multiple high-performing individuals.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 25, 2021

Lead your team with a planned recovery and equip them with the skills to overcome these setbacks. 2:53 – How engineers plan for things to break to avoid more damage and minimize time to repair. Great leaders anticipate these breakdowns and know that it’s a matter of when – not if – they’ll happen.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 15, 2022

How do you define “ leadership presence ?” . In reviewing this week’s “Aim Higher” panel discussion about building your leadership presence, I realized that we apply confirmation bias when reviewing leaders who are already successful. A leadership presence requires you to be present as a leader.” ” – Chip Nilges.

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The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 14, 2010

To explain what I mean, I’ll lean on my background as an engineer. In my engineering design classes, I learned about the concept of design or safety margin — a factor built into design calculations to allow for minor errors, miscalculations, under estimations, and other variables that are difficult to accurately determine.

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The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2010

He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Related posts: How Much Margin Do You Have?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 23, 2020

Now, the types of leadership qualities that show up on list after list are there for good reason. However, when you look closely, you discover that it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership. This is the power of empathy at work. The POWER of Empathy?

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

I study effective communication skills. I teach and coach others on developing effective communication skills, and I wasn’t really using them. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 20, 2010

A DISC Model Question You Should Ask of Yourself Effective Communication Skills: How to Quickly Guess a Person’s DISC Style If you liked this post, please tweet it, like it, share it, or leave a comment. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 17, 2013

You employ engineers, plant managers, economists, IT managers and marketing directors from all over the world. If so, they need persuasive communication skills. Because leadership requires sharing your vision, forging relationships built on trust, and convincing others that your ideas have merit.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 18, 2010

Related posts: Effective Communication Skills: You Don’t Know Until You Ask Get Over Yourself To Develop Effective Communication Skills Effective Communication Skills: How to Quickly Guess a Person’s DISC Style Effective Communication: What DO You Want? He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A S A LIFELONG communication skills coach, I was asked recently by one of my colleagues how important individual coaching attention is for a person to learn and grow at any stage of their career. Don’t be too quick to believe praise OR criticism unless you’ve thought through the coach’s skill and motivations. So, buyer beware.

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The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For many years I’ve been facilitating a 360 assessment and leadership development process for a deeply technical science/engineering association. These technical leaders usually score high in analytical skills and technical expertise. So weak STEMM leadership effectiveness is especially critical.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in November 2019. The quality of our leadership is based upon our intentions, energy, and presence. Building the Best : 8 Proven Leadership Principles to Elevate Others to Success by John Eades. and with it, the requirements of leadership.

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Experience to Lead

APRIL 24, 2023

Women’s leadership programs have been a crucial topic in recent years, with much discourse over their effectiveness in the workplace. On one hand, women-focused programs provide the skills, community support and resources women need to succeed in leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This White Paper is excerpted and adapted from Ultra Leadership: Go Beyond Usual and Ordinary to Engage Others and Lead Real Change (Giuliano, Lioncrest, 2016). The problem is leadership on autopilot. In such an underperforming state, without leadership that can drive real change, organizations are trapped in a vicious cycle.

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Experience to Lead

OCTOBER 30, 2023

High-performance leadership isn’t just a goal; it’s the engine that propels us forward. Let’s explore how you can take your leadership skills to the next level as a high performing leader. Let’s explore how you can take your leadership skills to the next level as a high performing leader.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Guest post from Ron Schutz : Confidence is my #1 trait for leadership as an entrepreneur. A strong leader, with a strong clear vision, surrounds themselves with talents that complement their skills. There must be a proper balance of humility and belief in one’s talents. The excess of this is arrogance; the demonstration of pride!

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 10, 2018

Transformation is the natural byproduct of this type of leadership. Recently, I was listening to a podcast which shared how Texas A&M University has created a pilot program, combining engineering and a medical degree. Begin to Position Your Passion in Your Leadership Style. We as health consumers benefit. Conclusion.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 24, 2012

A colleague from another business school recommended the book, The Future of Leadership Development, Corporate Needs and the Role of Business Schools , edited by IESE Business School Dean Jordi Canals. The use of coaching in leadership development programs. There are pros and cons to both group and individual leadership development.

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