Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 7, 2010

There is no longer any doubt that good workplace relationships are directly connected to the bottom line. As a leader, you are being watched and imitated (hopefully in a good way). The improvement of the economy is slower than most would like. The improvement of the economy is slower than most would like.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

State Department documents shows, there’s a pretty good chance that your recorded thoughts and actions can end up all over the internet in no time flat.   Times have changed though.   Times have changed though.   Times have changed though. As this week’s WikiLeaks release of more than 250,000 U.S.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2010

  From what I've read lately, Musk has had a pretty good year. This week, his other company, SpaceX, became the first commercial company in history to put a spacecraft in orbit and bring it back to earth.  One blew by my rental car on the 101 freeway on a trip to California this year.    Very sweet. 

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

They want to know how they are doing in the eyes of their stakeholders, and appreciate honest suggestions on what and how they can improve. Many believe that when they request feedback from their staff, peers, and manager that they will hear the unvarnished truth about their performance; seldom does that happen.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 31, 2010

This book highlights Paul’s significant experience in a 40-year career of managing people and as a well-respected consultant to managers and their organizations across the globe. He is President of Midwest Consulting Group , based in Kalamazoo Michigan. He is President of Midwest Consulting Group , based in Kalamazoo Michigan.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Perfect leadership is just not realistic; there are too many variables outside of your control. Leadership and the people you lead are unpredictable; most organizations are chaotic and moving too fast. Perfect leadership is just not realistic; there are too many variables outside of your control. So stop striving for perfection.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 7 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Giving and Taking&# Amber Steenblock: November 14, 2010 at 3:30 pm Mary Jo, Gratitude is one of those things that is hard to teach to someone. So take five and enjoy the inspirational quotes and reflect on the questions that follow. What are you taking without forgetting?

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

You may not be in the position to have to redirect the wishes of two US presidents at the same time, but if you're working with or for leaders who are powerful in their own right, there are inevitably going to be times when they ask you to do things that are against your better judgment.  A mixed bag of coverage at best.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sure, leaders may perform the occasional miracle, but for most of you, most of the time, leadership is accomplished by doing a lot of little “ings&# thoughtfully and consistently over time. They are the “ings&# that make us human. The effort put into celebration will reinforce the right actions in the future.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In it, he describes  how real estate investor Sam Zell and his minions destroyed the culture of the Chicago Tribune and other great newspapers in its holding company. After he used the Trib’s own retirement plan as leverage to buy the company, Zell brought in as CEO a former morning zoo style radio shock jock named Randy Michaels.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

  Mainly domestic in the US, two or three round trip flights a month for business.    Mainly domestic in the US, two or three round trip flights a month for business.    After I put my bags through the scanner, I walked through the electronic portal and it beeped.    Maybe ever. 

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Indicate the amount of time you are willing to spend: Starting out slow will protect your time and allow both of you to see if you have a good fit in your relationship; I suggest an hour a month for six months, but this may vary depending on the reasons for the relationship.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

There are plenty of studies showing the health benefits of meditation; how it reduces stress, increases blood flow, slows the heart rate, relieves muscle tension and headaches. A disclaimer: I’ll do my best to illustrate what I believe are the distinguishing benefits of meditation for me and how they might benefit you as a leader.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Having an awareness of the values that motivate you are key to the kind of leadership that will impact you and others in a positive way. Being mindful of your values are will keep you resilient, too, something that is good for you in this ever-changing business environment.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 20, 2010

Thats Not Leadership. Those guys practice what they preach which is all about how to make ideas sticky. Those guys practice what they preach which is all about how to make ideas sticky. SUCCESS reminds us how to make our messages to stick. Who could forget a book with duct tape on it? Knowledge can be a curse.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

The result of the poor leadership and management includes mismarked graves, unmarked graves, split graves and at least four burial urns that somehow ended up in a landfill. When I got back home over the weekend, I read the Post article to try to understand how such a thing could happen.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

We all have beliefs that hold us back. Yet some of the simplest activities can allow your humanity to shine through whether you are introverted or extraverted – or anything else - to create connections that are good for you and your organization. He felt it wouldn’t ever be achievable because he was an introvert.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

  In the meantime, here are some of the leadership lessons Feld has learned that stuck with me: Know Yourself:  Feld learned the circus by traveling around the world with his father searching for acts.    Before each touring season, the international cast gathers in Florida to put the show together. 

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

September 20th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Every now and then, I have the pleasure of seeing how my education and early career as a bench biologist can have some connection with the work I am now doing. If this sounds too “out there”, keep reading. This may prove that we have more control over our moods than we think.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 24, 2010

I’m using it specifically and intentionally to illustrate that I’m not totally convinced that all of that stuff is important. Notice the word “believe&# in the previous sentence. Smaller staffs seem to have translated into longer hours at work. Worse yet, what I’m hearing about what isn’t important concerns me.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

You never know whom you’ll touch with your words or how you’ll influence their lives. Sheila Murray Bethel Are you aware of the words you use? Whose lives do you touch, and how do you influence them with your words? Most of us do not get this kind of information.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

I am an experienced coach who attended with a subconscious (and arrogant) belief that I already knew enough about how to effectively coach my clients. I now must put them into action. A recent learning experience of my own was humbling, frightening and difficult. That belief was thoroughly trashed by noon the first day.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Took my shoes off, coat off, put them in the bin, briefcase on the belt, walked through the traditional electronic portal and was directed to the belt to pick up my stuff.     Honestly, it was no different than it was the other twenty or so times I’ve gone through security at Dulles this year.    Not the case. 

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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I know I have a choice and am actually looking for a change but I also know that this organization wont get where it needs to be until our chief listens, understands, and commits to working on her leadership.” A: Just one, but the light bulb has to really want to change. Humor is always funnier when there’s an element of truth in it.

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DECEMBER 15, 2010

The group had a good time with it and one leader said one of his takeaways for the day was that he was going to introduce stretching into his team meetings. The group had a good time with it and one leader said one of his takeaways for the day was that he was going to introduce stretching into his team meetings.   True statement. 

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AUGUST 11, 2010

A multi-million dollar CEO was forced to resign; a flight attendant chose not to wait for the jetway to depart and an office worker named “Jenny” shared her white board based resignation letter with millions when it went viral online.  But first, a recap. Those were settled but the investigation turned up the expense report issue. Hurd left.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

To put it bluntly, Lionel doesn’t do the whole sucking up to power thing. It’s probably every leadership coach’s fantasy to coach a world leader during momentous times.  And, even if you don’t think of yourself as a coach, there are some good lessons for anyone who has to influence someone with more formal power and authority.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

We worked on hand position on the steering wheel, keeping the car smoothly within the lane, making good stops and stuff like that. We worked on hand position on the steering wheel, keeping the car smoothly within the lane, making good stops and stuff like that. That opposite hand was just along for the ride, so to speak.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 17, 2010

October 17th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus One of my clients, a mid-level leader in a large organization, is working to get better at leadership by setting some stretch goals. It’s hard work. He has also asked a senior executive to be a mentor to him. He’s establishing a regular rhythm for getting feedback from his direct reports.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Even More Leadership Lessons from the Washington Redskins So, if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you might have expected me to have some sort of leadership lessons post on yesterday’s mid-term elections.    I’m waiting to see how the various players respond in the next couple of days before I get to that topic. . 

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 2, 2013

The movies can be a rich source of leadership inspiration and help us identify role models and examples of leadership skills and characteristics that we can choose to develop. Back in 2008 I wrote a post called “ 20 Best Leadership Movies; Break Out the Popcorn ”. Here are their answers. There is no try."

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 20, 2010

His neck and shoulders may be physically sore from the burden he carries; he’s worn out and doesn’t see how he can continue at this pace. Solving problems feels good (but is it really being helpful?) The manager feels good because they have “helped”. I see overly helpful behaviors exhibited by leaders every day.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 18, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Your Winning Strategy » Stunning Leadership August 18th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus We are familiar with the concept of practice to get better at something in the performing arts. Most of us need to be more conscious and intentional of our practice, not unlike those practicing an art form.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Have you noticed, though,  that polite behavior doesn’t seem as prevalent as it used to be?   So, as you read that last sentence you may have thought, “They needed a study to demonstrate that?   So, as you read that last sentence you may have thought, “They needed a study to demonstrate that?    Yeah, me too.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 1, 2010

However, I’ve had many chances to learn how to deal successfully with anger since then – whether it is in a large group, a smaller group or with a single person. Since the plan changes had been many months in the making by a team I was leading, my knowledge of the plan was great, but my wisdom in dealing with other’s reactions was limited.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 4, 2013

Welcome to the March 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! Thanks to those who contributed the many excellent posts on leadership practices, the workplace environment and personal mastery. And a special thanks to carnival leader Dan McCarthy at Great Leadership for the invitation to host this carnival.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Magazine | Main | 2010 Has Been A Pretty Good Year for Elon Musk » December 08, 2010 Requirements for Earning Your Leadership Merit Badge Last week, while teaching at Georgetown’s leadership coaching program ,  I was reminded of something that shaped me as a kid and a leader that I haven’t thought of in a long time. 

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