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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Balancing Empathy For Employees Needs with Execution and Accountability. How do I balance empathy and execution? Highlights from our Conversation about Human Connection and Execution. What are your best practices for balancing empathy with execution? The post How Do I Balance Empathy and Execution?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Show Up with More Executive Presence to Improve Your Leadership We often receive this question… “Hi Karin, my boss says I need more “executive presence,” but I’m not sure exactly how to DO that?” A super helpful first step is to get clear about what executive presence actually is.

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APRIL 4, 2017

If you’re an executive (or aspiring to be one) this time I’m writing for you. As an executive, your job is all about strategy and execution across a large scope and scale. More about my experience with that here in my executive sales role at Verizon. Are you (or do you work for) a Winning Well executive?

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MAY 29, 2018

The post Communicating With Executives When Your World’s on Fire appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. When your world’s on fire, and you’re working around the clock to survive, it feels like the last thing you have time for is formal updates.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Without executive support your project will fail. 5 Big Mistakes When Communicating with Executives 1. Over-Confidence Executives are suspicious of rose-colored glasses. Water down […] The post The Secret to Communicating with Executives appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Start by avoiding these 5 mistakes.

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JUNE 12, 2018

You know executive visits are important. Executive visits can backfire, or they can be brilliant. The post Executive Visits: 4 Strategic Approaches for Influence and Impact appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. And let’s face it, they come more naturally to some of us than others. They can be casual or deliberate.

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

Executives are naturally a tough audience. 9 Mistakes To Avoid When Presenting to Executives. 9 Mistakes To Avoid When Presenting to Executives. When I’m working with leaders on honing their executive presentations, I’m often surprised how few can articulate their primary objective.

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

You want to give your team executive exposure but you’ve learned the hard way that it can backfire. After all, not all executive exposure is good exposure. The post 6 Reasons to Give Your Team Better Executive Exposure appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

He was sitting in for his boss at the executive’s staff meeting. The post How to Impress an Executive appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. He followed her leadership blog so he had a sense of what’s in her head. She had just written about how to make the most of a temporary seat at the table. Good start.

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APRIL 25, 2013

When execution is broken, so is leadership. Teams that don’t execute are starving. Execution breaks down when there’s. 4 Reasons Execution Breaks Down [.] 4 Reasons Execution Breaks Down [.] The post 4 Reasons Execution Breaks Down: and How to Fix It appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Lead better.

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MAY 3, 2013

Executive presence is not just for executives. The post Teaching Your Team Executive Presence: The Green Jacket Effect appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. accountability Communication Help People to Grow' The post Teaching Your Team Executive Presence: The Green Jacket Effect appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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JULY 15, 2015

Mark had mastered executive presence. In almost every company I work with, I’ve noticed a consistent pattern– things are remarkably calmer on the executive “floor.” Then help them calm down, ask great questions, and consider how they could best execute. There’s no use in that.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

Do you ever wonder how you can have more executive presence? And what is exactly is executive presence?) The post Your Executive Presence – Interview with Hilary Blair appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. The post Your Executive Presence – Interview with Hilary Blair appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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AUGUST 18, 2022

We just need FOCUSED execution. They needed more focused execution. We’ve been growing so fast, it’s like the wild, wild west. Everybody’s bringing their ideas and moving in a gazillion directions. This way and that. What do you think we should do?” ” #AskingForAFriend.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

Avoid micro-managing remote team members by scheduling a clear finish Recently we spoke with Shawna, an executive who reflected on the past year and the shift to remote work, “We’ve exceeded our goals, but I also am sure that our failure to […].

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AUGUST 29, 2022

Encourage executive visits and skip level meetings. Encourage executive visits and skip level meetings. When your team has something to celebrate, be proactive in including your manager, other executives, and peers in the conversation. How to Give Your Team Better Executive Exposure. Keep them growing.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

Episode 266: In this episode of “Leadership Without Losing Your Soul,” David talks with Jack Craven, a trial lawyer turned CEO, aliveness mindset author, and executive coach. 01:47 – Introducing Jack Craven Meet Jack Craven, a diverse leader with experience as a trial lawyer, CEO mindset author, and executive coach.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

25:54) Personalized Coaching Lori advocates for executive-style coaching for all leaders, not just top executives. Lori suggests a mindset shift from authoritarian evaluations to alignment conversations, focusing on helping employees succeed through understanding and support. (25:54)

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JANUARY 1, 2022

I’m so grateful for all the authors, executives and all of you human-centered leaders joining the conversation. Our executive producer, Jared Herr, has done a fabulous job sharing highlights from our live shows in three parts. Asking for a Friend: How do I Lead Well Through Uncertainty? Savor the moments.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

” “They have great ideas, BUT lack executive presence.” Here’s a quick (90-second) excerpt from our interview with Marshall Goldsmith, world-renowned executive coach and author/editor of forty leadership books. Executive Presence in a Virtual World: What Matters Now.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Related Articles to career advice you wish you had learned sooner: Executive Presence in a Virtual World: What Matters Now. Leadership Support: How Do I Get More Executive Attention? What’s one piece of advice you have that you wish you had learned sooner in your professional life?

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JUNE 14, 2024

One of the biggest frustrations we hear from executives is that the emails are just too long. Second, have you provided a clear and concise recommendation and rationale (in bulleted points)? Bullet points make the email easier to read and force you to streamline your message. Nobody has time for that.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Thank you to our Guest Jennifer Nash, PhD, MBA, PCC, is an executive advisor, MG100 member, author, and leadership development consultant partnering with Fortune 50 executives to drive positive business outcomes. Notable clients include Boeing, Exxon Mobil, Ford Motor Company, Google, IBM, J.P.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Incubator process to come up with and pitch practical ideas to the executive team. We also recommend finding a fun and easy way for people to submit their questions anonymously for your executive team to answer. And then facilitate an executive panel toward the end of the day. Innovation Challenge at Nestlè 4.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I actually had the opportunity to give my two-liner, power-packed elevator pitch to a senior-level executive – on an elevator – immediately following a team training about communication. . Related articles about communication, confidence, and leadership: Presenting to Executives: How to Have More Confidence.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

A Powerful (and Easy Team Building Activity to Encourage Courage) If you’ve read our book, Courageous Cultures, you know it comes with a downloadable Executive Strategy Guide. You can download the FREE Executive Strategy Guide, which includes all the Courageous Cultures “First Tracks” activities here.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

In these meetings, your executive team can bring a high-potential employee to join the discussion. Establish a Courageous Culture of critical thinkers, problem solvers, and customer advocates in your organization with a Team Innovation Challenge or Executive Leadership Workshop. These “friends” bring additional perspective.

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APRIL 21, 2023

If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. Does everyone on the team have the training they need in order to execute their job well?

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AUGUST 5, 2024

For example, you might think that explaining a task once is enough and everyone will understand and execute it perfectly. Don’t assume your team knows just because you told them Magical thinking means you assume your team knows what you know. Of course, your team might not get it. It’s your job to ensure expectations are clear.

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

In this wisdom-packed episode, executive coach and author Dawn Kirk gives you practical tools she developed throughout her career to help your team navigate the challenges of our times while remaining focused on the results the team exists to achieve. Listen to […].

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understand how to cultivate an executive presence that inspires trust and confidence in your team. Here’s what you’ll gain by tuning in: Discover specific, actionable habits to build resilience and grit. Learn how to master self-regulation, especially in high-stress situations.

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MARCH 22, 2021

We once coached “Jane” a woman executive (she, her, hers), the only member of an all-male, executive team (he, him, his). Executive Presence in a Virtual World: What Matters Now. Subtle word choice makes all the difference. Jane’s story. “Jane” was frustrated that her voice wasn’t being heard.

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JULY 9, 2021

In this episode, former P&G senior executive and author Scott Mautz, gives you practical skills and the mindset to thrive and transform your organization. 1:12 – Meet Scott Mautz, former Proctor and Gamble executive, author, and award-winning leadership thinker. Leading from the Middle.

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MARCH 15, 2024

Revolutionize Your Career Path: Finding Purpose and Passion in Every Step (11:49) Crafting Your Career : Learn about the three career types—company, craft, and cause—and how identifying your primary motivation can guide your career decisions, ensuring a more fulfilling professional journey. (16:59)

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APRIL 14, 2023

Not all executive exposure is good exposure. See Also: 6 Reasons to Give Your Team Better Executive Exposure. A few tips to keep in mind (and more tips here on presenting to executives) Be transparent and authentic in your communication. It’s not bragging, it’s useful. Just be sure you’re ready to nail it.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

Those folks had deeper issues going on and probably needed a therapist more than an executive coach. And then, I showed up with the confidence to establish a strong vision and leverage the skills that had helped me earn that role—rallying a large team to execute a turnaround plan on their most important priorities.

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JUNE 18, 2014

Your strategy is only as strong as the ability to execute at the frontline. In all the frontline teams I’ve worked with over the years, I see 7 vital roles to exceptional execution. Concentrating on these 7 roles in your leadership development efforts will go a long way to exceptional frontline execution. #1

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