Leading in Context

JULY 26, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton I resisted playing the wildly popular game Pokemon Go as long as I could, but the world was playing it (including my teenagers) so awhile back I decided to give it a go. As I learned the basics of the game I noticed that its structure is aligned with some of the principles of good leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Kate reminds leaders, that if you want to effect change in your organization, first change your behaviors and actions. Learn about 3 lessons from the political realm that inform us on how leaders can successfully champion change initiatives in their organization. Overcoming Resistance to Change. Start with these 5 steps.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 14, 2023

When people know your values as an organization, but you don’t see those values being lived out, the problem is likely one of two invisible conflicts within change. Where are the tradeoffs and when should we be making them the discussions about what it means to have a work-life balance and a strong work ethic?

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Indeed, it has often been left to religious groups, local authorities, and civil society organizations to adopt a more liberal attitude, with politicians squabbling to appear tougher than each other.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Resist the temptation to start with words like, “I know how lazy this dude is…” Instead, use this as an opportunity to make the conversation about you and how you can best help (without taking on too much, see #5 below). Resist the urge to do all the things. Find a mentor. Look for peers on other teams.

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Lead from Within

JULY 31, 2023

Leadership is a crucial aspect of any organization, and it’s important for leaders to constantly evaluate their own behavior and practices to ensure they are leading in the right direction. Are you resistant to change? Good leaders are known for their integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Secondly, it’s the path of least resistance. Leaders can be fair by treating people equitably and ethically. Being equitable means people receive what they deserve based on the circumstances, and being ethical means the leader’s behavior is aligned with the values of the organization and it’s policies and procedures.

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Great Results Team Building

JUNE 5, 2012

As a leader in your organization, you may sometimes exhaust your store of solutions and get frustrated by leading the unwilling. The reality is that leadership is not defined by position – it is defined by your ability to influence, and there are three main reasons that people might be resisting your attempts at leadership.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Learn to game the system ethically and morally and you will get ahead – Leadership lessons from The Pez Outlaw Click To Tweet. Every organization or business has a game that needs to be learned. Work like the organization is yours. You’ll find out that things still get done, you learn, and the organization thrives.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

MAY 12, 2014

I remained resistant until the question, “what would a leader do” shook me up. A leader notices and fills the spaces around them in: Leadership: Where does your project, organization, or company have a void in leadership? Ethics: What common sense ethics are being ignored? Where is integrity lacking?

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CO2

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Bad leadership encompasses a range of behaviors, qualities, and styles that negatively impact an organization , its employees, and its goals. Bad leadership is often characterized by a rigid adherence to outdated methods or resistance to innovation. What is Bad Leadership?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2018

Through our quantitative research of more than 750,000 leaders and employees inside some of the world’s leading organizations, and in the many focus groups we conduct every year, we’ve identified these 11 attributes that matter most.” Kimberly Carroll of IA HR submitted Is Daily Pay the Right Choice for Your Organization? Leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 9, 2014

It makes for a great dramatic series, but when it happens to the organization that you’re a part of, it’s much less entertaining. Organizations today can no longer afford to reinvent themselves every seven or ten years and then return to a steady state. Don’t try to resist technology in the workplace.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There is a lot of talk about how and why you should resist the temptation to allow experience bias to impact your decisions on product management. Your experiences shape your ethics and make you an important asset to your organization. However, avoid downplaying how valuable an asset your experience can be.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As leaders now rebuild or focus on growth opportunities, attracting, engaging, and retaining top people — a magnet organization — will make or break their plans. Central to the magnetic strength of an organization’s culture are its values. Most organizations today have some sort of values statement.

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HR Digest

APRIL 15, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, many organizations are turning to workforce AI to improve their operations and increase efficiency. This can lead to increased productivity, improved job satisfaction, and better outcomes for the organization. One area where AI has shown great promise is in boosting workplace goals.

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HR Digest

APRIL 25, 2023

“Why Good Employees Get Fired”— Every employer dreams of having a team of high-performing employees who can help the organization achieve its goals and objectives. Good employees are an asset to any organization, and their skills, expertise, and dedication can be invaluable. What are the reasons why good employees get fired?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 3, 2017

Writing about an organization with a fantastic culture recently, the author praised the organization’s approach to gratitude — describing it (among other aspects of the organization) as “lateral not vertical.” Welcome to the April 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Let’s Get Started.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Over the long haul, I have served in leadership positions in the military, on college campuses, at corporations (both for-profit and non-profit), with volunteer organizations, and in social groups. The focus in all cases has been on transformation of people, processes, and organizations. This is a whole new ball game.

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 2, 2016

When they don’t, organizations begin to sway and falter. What can a leader believe that will drive their organization forward? Your organization might not be moving ahead as quickly as you would like. Breaks are a valuable : Those who enter into leadership positions often have a strong work ethic. Image by Jin.

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Change Starts Here

DECEMBER 30, 2014

A number of organizations have crossed my path who are implementing an internal change management program. For this article, I identify what I’ve seen organizations get right when they embark on this endeavor. It’s not because “people resist change” (they don’t). Change Agents'

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 26, 2015

” Breathe new life into’s your organization’s community by leading a team of activists for your cause! Jeff Miller of The Faithful Pacesetters shares that it is sometimes a challenge to start something new, especially when you are met with resistance. Follow Jon. Follow LaRae.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The research found that such placements can be hugely influential, especially in securing entry into high-level professional services firms, where social mobility has been most resistant to change in recent years. What young people want. This includes giving delivery riders fairer pay and conditions.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MAY 12, 2020

Suffer from a poor work ethic. Lack organization. Resist learning. Unproductive people: Lack interest or energy. Are easily overwhelmed — and panic. Start things, but never finish them. Procrastinate. Spend time worrying rather than working. Constantly complain. Are easily distracted. Play politics. Fight change. Resourceful.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Your job,” I said, “is to choose an organization with a buoyant culture and a leadership team that’s not afraid of change. Several, such as Trump, still operate by the brain and muscle ethic. Don’t resist starting in the sales department. I told them not to worry; corporate life isn’t a death sentence. Beware the entrepreneur.

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Great Results Team Building

JUNE 5, 2012

The reality is that leadership is not defined by position – it is defined by your ability to influence, and there are three main reasons that people might be resisting your attempts at leadership. The three most common reasons why you may feel like you are leading the unwilling are that people often resist leadership….

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2017

Our research in Egypt , Zimbabwe , and India shows that organizations should view the prospect of building a strong ethical reputation in such environments as an opportunity, and consider the costs of resisting corruption as an investment in building such a reputation. Ethics Can Be a Differentiator.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Closing Quotes: “The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. Some % might want to do a more organized event. Worse, our fears often lead us to attribute negative motives to what may be benign motivation or unintentional/unforeseen. Any way to scrape leads from them? 4 - I believe in buying lists.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This is the magic of a well-structured onboarding programs, and it’s within reach for any organizations, big or small. Onboarding new employees is a vital process for any organization, marking the beginning of an employee’s journey. Every organization has its unique processes, culture, and requirements. What is Onboarding?

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Closing Quotes: “The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. Some % might want to do a more organized event. Worse, our fears often lead us to attribute negative motives to what may be benign motivation or unintentional/unforeseen. Any way to scrape leads from them? 4 - I believe in buying lists.

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CO2

MAY 1, 2012

Settle eventually on a framework or set of frameworks that organize what you know and believe and that guide your life as an individual and a leader. New information is bent to fit, information that doesn’t fit is discounted, and new views are resisted. I still believe #1 and #2. I have changed my mind about #3.

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Chart Your Course

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Employee engagement is defined as the emotional commitment an employee has for a job or organization, which then drives their performance. Employees care that their companies are ethical in how they do business and treat people. Countless studies have proven that an engaged workforce contributes significantly to a business’ success.

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LDRLB

JULY 7, 2011

They complain about their work ethic, label them with derogatory titles, and back up their opinions with a few anecdotal stories. Espinoza et al resist this urge and differentiate themselves from the growing literature on this subject because of it. He can be reached by email here or at his website www.timvanderpyl.com.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 1, 2013

presents Which of These is Ethical Leadership? The graphic in this post illustrates the point that leaders are interpreting “ethical leadership” at very different levels. Which one of the 3 represents ethical leadership”. Tanveer Naseer from Tanveer Naseer's blog presents "What Organizations Really Need To Succeed And Thrive".

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Change Starts Here

JANUARY 12, 2016

As a change agent, you typically implement change on behalf of leaders in your organization. As an agent of leaders, you advocate for their goals and work to influence the organization to achieve their vision for the future. The Organization. You are also charged with doing what is best for the organization as a whole.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 18, 2016

It starts out rather peaceful; but as cows are steered from the open pasture into small holding pens and then forced to go up a loading chute and onto the truck, it requires low voltage electric prods to convert their resistance into compliance. Clearly there are circumstances where rules are crucial to safety, ethics and fairness.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

Yet, without the right culture, organizations cannot succeed short term, nor can they endure. Organizations can and must define the culture they desire and intentionally execute a well-thought out road map to shape their future. You develop a first-class organization by winning hearts and minds.

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