Lead Change Blog

MAY 12, 2015

I was impressed by her commitment to her ideals. What did they do with the first fax machine? The first principle of change is we must be present in discomfort. I’m not sure which one made the statements: Don’t live in a prison of others judgments, or complacency or fear. Bravery is like a muscle. Malala Yousafzai.

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Chart Your Course

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

And I know that similar gestures I’ve made for people who worked for me made a lasting impression that no bonus check could ever buy. Every quarter, about 10 spend a weekend in Bill Glass Prison Ministries’ “Weekend of Champions.” The modern workforce is a stressful place.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

With all this pressure, you might feel as if your work is a prison that you can never escape. Do you set lofty goals in the belief that even if you don’t meet them, you’ll still achieve impressive results? The post 4 Tips for Improving Work/Life Balance first appeared on Career Advancement Blog. Set realistic goals.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 27, 2018

Even in an age where hierarchy is less important, many people still believe that to make a difference and be a great leader you need an impressive title. Lead from Within: The only way you can begin to embrace who you are meant to be is to stop living on autopilot as a prisoner to your own mind, that is filled with false beliefs.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 4, 2023

Success Stories: The Power of Second Chance Jobs Dave’s Killer Bread: A Recipe for Redemption Dave Dahl, the founder of Dave’s Killer Bread, spent 15 years in prison before turning his life around. The success of the program was evident in the retention rate after 18 months, an impressive 93%.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 31, 2022

He not only “makes his numbers” (often by dramatically overshooting his targets) but is also an impressive strategist and problem solver. The first part of the book focuses on the horrific ordeals Viktor suffered in Nazi concentration camps of the Second World War. Frank’s a legendary “bottom line” guy. Can he rediscover his soul?

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

When Odin passed, Hela was able to break free from her prison and begin a reign of terror. Sakaar is a distant planet where The Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum) holds gladiator matches with his combatants (or are they prisoners. Who knows, The Grandmaster will tell you they are not prisoners). She did what bad leaders often do.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 11, 2018

The greatest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think. Speak your truth and live to express, not to impress. In any conflict, the first to apologize is the bravest, the first to forgive is the strongest, and the first to forget is the happiest. Don’t ever settle. Be kind to others.

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Deming Institute

AUGUST 30, 2018

To celebrate “Restaurant Week,” my daughter’s first-grade class recently turned its classroom into a restaurant for a day. Later, she picked up the orders from the first-grade chefs and served our table. My wife was so impressed that no one spilled anything. Parents were patrons. Students ran operations. I did, too.

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Tony Mayo

MARCH 1, 2010

On first impression it would seem there were only three possibilities: She refuses to take a pebble, sending her father to debtors prison. The sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the bag. The girl immediately agreed to the contest despite her father’s protests.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 8, 2016

Hope that one day he would be free from prison. He couldn’t have had a more wrong impression about Deadshot. The post 20 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Suicide Squad appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. Floyd “Deadshot” Wilson : One day, somehow I’m going to get out of here. Yet he still had hope.

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Chris Brady

JUNE 22, 2010

  At first Jongh did what she could by volunteering in an armyhospital.             Jonghbegan smuggling escapees along her route, enlisting the support of the Britishconsulate in Bilbao, upon whom she left a very favorable impression.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 23, 2015

NOTE WELL: NYC business people, in general, take no prisoners. They also fail to realize that people, whether you know them or not, are cultivating an impression of you – not just about you look like, but also based on how you act and how you dress. appeared first on StrategyDriven. This BNI chapter takes no amateurs.

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Building Personal Strength

MAY 17, 2010

One moment the young man was angry, the next moment his friend was dead, and he was in a police car headed towards a trial and a possible death sentence—or life in prison, if he’s lucky. I was the top student in my class from the first grade all the way through high school. His life was ruined. What was he thinking?

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Steve Farber

OCTOBER 21, 2016

It felt like a small beach community diner but with an impressively brisk lunch business. I got the distinct impression that they all knew each other. Shall I put you on the list for something inside, outside, or the first one that pops up?”. First time at The Wake-Up Call, eh? “I’m sure this will be a treat.”

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

She said it when I was petrified to go to school for the first time; she said it when I was going to be on live television and was nervous I had nothing valuable to say. He was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison under the Rockefeller Law , which doled harsh sentences to first time offenders. Fear means go.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 7, 2017

First, there are just too many contextual specificities underpinning each negotiation, such that one size does not fit all. The same meta-analysis revealed that one of the strongest personality drivers of negotiation potential is self-monitoring , defined as the tendency to examine one’s behaviors and the impressions we make on others.

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Roundtable Talk

APRIL 13, 2010

You get the distinct impression that, if the cameras hadn’t been rolling, a major hissy fit would have occurred! Just please don’t repeat the lousy leadership part of the equation when you emerge from your prison-like employment. It’s hilarious to watch her try and maintain a façade of control when bad news is presented to her.

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Judges were significantly impressed by James’s work pioneering the recruitment of ex-offenders, upside down culture and equality. You can read a profile of the Timpson CEO here , including his pioneering work in recruiting prison-leavers. The post Five highlights from the 2023 CMI President’s Dinner appeared first on CMI.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JULY 21, 2020

Change your appearance to impress others or take great comfort in being yourself? As Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, said, “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”. appeared first on Frank Sonnenberg Online. Value your public image more than your true self? It’s FREE.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 19, 2016

The first was a moving company — called The Other Side Movers. Some were facing prison sentences decades in length. Within six months of starting The Other Side Movers, they paid off their first moving truck and purchased two more. Business will exceed $1 million in the first year.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Leaders Can Be Human Too: In Praise of Touchy-Feely by Starbucker on February 14, 2010 My first executive leadership opportunity came very early for me – at age 27. I vividly remember the first time I tried.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2016

When he was first hired a couple of years ago, the board was deeply impressed by Gary’s values, trustworthy demeanor, and his collaborative approach. While his intentions were admirable at first glance, his leadership style was ultimately hurting his team, his investors, and himself.

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Women in the LEAD

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

I can't believe it's been another year since I first shared this story, but it moved me. Saint Valentine gave comfort and counsel to Christians who were in prison awaiting their execution during the rule of Emperor Claudian Caesar. Learn about other spiritual messengers and leaders with a lasting impression at Sally's online gallery.

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Women in the LEAD

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

I can't believe it's been another year since I first shared this story, but it moved me. Saint Valentine gave comfort and counsel to Christians who were in prison awaiting their execution during the rule of Emperor Claudian Caesar. Learn about other spiritual messengers and leaders with a lasting impression at Sally's online gallery.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 10, 2015

Most of us begin a new position with energy and a desire to impress. Eventually some of those executives who had initially loved their careers enter the dimension we call the “day prison.” Eventually some of those executives who had initially loved their careers enter the dimension we call the “day prison.”

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 5, 2017

First, and most obvious, traditional media is no longer the only way to spread the word. Consider the Scandinavian media firm Schibsted, which engineered an impressive digital transformation through a philosophy of connectedness. Consider Trump’s first words in the June 2015 announcement of his candidacy: “Wow.

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