Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2023 curated just for you. Come Up for Air : How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work by Nick Sonnenberg “There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done!” Come Up for Air is that blueprint. Sound familiar?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Follow Jennifer on Twitter at @NashCoaching. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’re past the point of making a case; I’ve been told that this is no longer up for discussion. Focusing on Innovation Think Forward : Discuss how this decision might lead to new opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration. I know my team is not a fan (and quite frankly, neither am I).

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2023 curated just for you. How did Pixar out-innovate Disney? Choose Your Enemies Wisely : Business Planning for the Audacious Few by Patrick Bet-David with Greg Dinkin What’s the difference between your competitor and your enemy? But it's not true.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. ” Follow Julie on Twitter at @julie_wg. Communication. Even more so from afar.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

It delves into the complex layers of leadership, team building, strategy formation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. Here is where executive coaching comes into play – stepping up as a catalyst that bolsters these skills and fosters an environment for continuous leadership development.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2014

Leadership is about being able to lead out from crises before they occur (the defining meaning of Crisis Leadership). What’s needed, is a disciplined, future-focused and intelligent “preemptive-minded cultural” approach known as Crisis Leadership. Leadership Purpose [Focus]. Leadership Perspective [Differentiation].

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

T HE INEVITABLE CONSEQUENCE of leading in an increasingly complex world is that we will have developmental gaps in our leadership. In the words of Robert Anderson and William Adams, authors of Scaling Leadership , “We are running an Internal Operating System that is not complex enough for the complexity we face.

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Leading Blog

MAY 18, 2018

I F YOU ARE THINKING of starting a business—and apparently nine million Americans are currently thinking about it and only about 500,000 actually do each year—you will want to read Burn the Business Plan by Carl Schramm. What these high-tech startups have in common with all other entrepreneurs is that they don’t follow a business plan.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. Two world-renowned strategists detail the seven leadership imperatives for transforming companies in the new digital era. Smart Leadership : Four Simple Choices to Scale Your Impact by Mark Miller. Digital transformation is critical.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2020

Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. The standard solution is to create teams that focus explicitly on innovation. The problem?

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

D ISRUPTION is happening in even the most stalwart industries, leading business leaders scrambling to create a culture of innovation in their organizations. Coming up with amazingly novel ideas isn’t an innate ability but can be a learned skill that leaders and their teams can develop. Steer clear of the word “No.”.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Welcome to the December Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share our leadership experts’ favorite posts from 2018 on the topics of communication, creativity/inspiration, development, engagement, productivity, and more. Follow Randy on Twitter at @RandyConley. Communication.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

In the text that follows, I’ll provide you with 4 constructs to help you evolve your thinking around digital transformation. The only chance businesses have at longevity, much less sustainability, is to stop trying to play catch-up and get out in front – fast. Remember, bigger isn’t better – better is better.

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Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 25, 2022

Learning and applying these lessons can provide management insight and superior leadership qualities. Here are some excellent leadership lessons that we can learn from musicians. Sustaining a leadership role requires support; it is as simple as that. To be a leader, you need to have followers.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 28, 2022

But there are some qualities they all share—qualities are essential to success in leadership. In my work coaching leaders around the world, these leadership qualities are the ones I emphasize as most important: Focused energy. Focus is the key to balancing goal-oriented planning with the flexibility to face the unexpected.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Like the weather, many leaders talk about agility and innovation, but few managers do much about it. Unlike the weather, there’s a great deal managers can do about building agile and innovative cultures. The first two stages depend on people or leadership skills. These four innovation stages aren’t neat and orderly.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

I am honored to host the December installment of the Leadership Development Carnival, a collection of helpful leadership advice from top bloggers. This month’s carnival doesn’t adhere to any particular theme, but rather features content on a variety of leadership topics and issues. Leadership Skills. Neal Burgis, Ph.D.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2017

Smart leadership creates an environment where yes is not viewed as a weakness, but as an opportunity. The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. No is not all it’s cracked-up to be. What’s the downside should we not move forward with this?

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

But you can be prepared and follow a method to futureproof your business against the next crisis. In crises, winning organizations act like start-ups. Have a disaster recovery plan. Take lessons from the past to constructively plan for the future. Act like a start-up. S OMETIMES you can see it coming. Seek Help. “In

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Welcome to the November 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! As I was reviewing this month’s submissions to the Leadership Development Carnival, I was wishing we could all get together in a room to exchange these ideas more deeply and directly. ” Follow Anne on Twitter at @bizshrink. Thank you all.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

Understanding Optimal State In the quest for excellence in executive leadership, understanding and achieving the 'Optimal State' is a pivotal goal. Strategy' follows, acting as the blueprint, laying out the pathways to realize these ambitions. This skill fosters better team dynamics, conflict resolution, and leadership effectiveness.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

While this is understandable, it is nonetheless naive, and it constitutes a major flaw in the business logic of most strategic plans. This is so much the case that the most often overlooked aspect of strategic planning is adequately addressing contingencies as part of the planning process.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” ” These are “ Asking for a Friend” questions I hear frequently in our leadership development programs. . Translate your leadership vision to tactical, measurable behaviors. Build a highly integrated communication plan.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2021. By closely monitoring these controls, we can maintain a healthy Risk Immune System that allows us to effectively anticipate, identify, analyze, and act upon the ever-present possibility that things will not go as planned.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

In this exclusive interview with The HR Digest, Franklin dives into her unique talent management strategies, and how they’re propelling Moderna to the forefront of medical innovation. Our workforce is 49 percent female, and women make up 39% of our executives. and the data confirmed pay parity at all levels for all roles globally.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 7, 2018

Welcome to the August Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, creativity and inspiration, development, productivity, team building, and more. ” Follow Art on Twitter at @artpetty. Communication. Creativity/Inspiration.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

The following are 35 quotes from the two-day event that are worth reflecting on: ? Innovation doesn’t happen by one person having an aha moment. Leadership should shift from hierarchy to hustle. The CEO needs to take up the leadership challenge to help others respond to that. Linda Hill, Harvard Business School. ?

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

So, following a successful program, during a break in the agenda, after leaving the stage and talking with many with conference attendees, I often find myself standing beside the organizer. If you are planning an event, this article is FOR YOU.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

Data Can Speed Up Decisions. Data can help you speed up these decisions and ensure that you’re making the correct choices. You know there’s an exit somewhere, but you’re not sure how far it is or what path to follow. The new CEO of UPS, Carol Tome, came in with a simple idea: saying “no.” Think about a cave.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Welcome to the September Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, creativity and inspiration, development, leadership, productivity, team building, and more. Follow them on Twitter at @jhaudan and @therootinc.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 4, 2021

Almost all successful organizations are grounded by a skillful and talented leadership team. Take your time and be patient when you’re filling a leadership position. Embrace all types of leadership styles and diversity of background, thought and opinions. Challenge your leadership with people who challenge your thinking.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Dan Rockwell of Leadership Freak wrote recently about assets that help leaders extend their influence. Before highlighting each of the assets, Dan wrote, “Leadership isn’t about status, position, salary, or title. I hope that’s the case.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. Balance is the key to success; N2Growth , believes that innovation and strategy must come together for businesses to enjoy sustainable growth and maintain customer satisfaction. Digital transformation starts at a strategic level with leadership being committed to change.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Here are ten books to help you get back into the world of work and make plans for an improved future: How Trust Works : The Science of How Relationships Are Built, Broken, and Repaired by Peter H. If you trust your doctor, you might decide to follow a simple rule for medical decisions: Do whatever your doctor suggests.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Welcome to the December Leadership Development Carnival! The themes for this month are as follows… Let’s get started! Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership provided The Big Power of Small Wins. Neal Burgis of Burgis Successful Solutions submitted Leaders Start an Innovation Revolution in Your Company.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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