Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

Effective leaders prepare their teams for changing priorities, create structures to help the team shift, and advocate for their team to ensure their work is meaningful. I was six months into a new job and my boss’s boss asked me to take on a major project. I worked hard and gave the project my evenings and weekends until it was done.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Move Fast and Fix Things : The Trusted Leader's Guide to Solving Hard Problems by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss Speed has gotten a bad name in business, much of it deserved. The best leaders solve hard problems with fierce urgency while making their organizations—employees, customers, and shareholders—even stronger.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 17, 2021

Meaningless platitudes followed by a vague assertion that something you’ve never heard about should have been better – this kind of feedback is worse than nothing at all. But like you, most leaders don’t intend to give poor feedback or hurt people, so what goes wrong? This frustrates people who want to do a good job.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 28, 2023

Unclear Expectations You haven’t done the work upfront to define success. How to Practice Start Team Accountability if You Never Have Before How to Reset Performance Expectations For Better Results 2. It’s never easy, but it does get easier with preparation and practice. So everybody’s frustrated.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

” “Our virtual one-on-ones are always about the work on my plate, never about what I’ve accomplished.” Some leaders I know make this the first task of the day, every day. You can just ask open-ended questions, such as… “Hey, I heard you did a great job on. It becomes automatic. Much better.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 15, 2024

Never use the microwave in anger–especially if you work at home.) People feel threatened when they perceive a loss of control or negative consequences (like not getting a promotion or losing their job). Pre-apologies or saying “I’m sorry” when you’ve done nothing wrong undermine people’s respect for you.) Nothing resolves.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 21, 2021

Done well, these programs will have a positive impact on culture and can also serve as a vital part of your 5 x 5 communication plan. Recognizing the leader without acknowledging the team. As a human-centered leader, we know you wouldn’t make that kind of stupid mistake with your employee recognition program.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 26, 2017

You want to be a good leader. You want to be a great leader, and that means keeping a lot of plates spinning. If it doesn’t get done and get done right, it’s your head. Many years ago, I worked for a manager who told me, “Your job isn’t to make me look good, it’s to do your job to the best of your ability.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Executive leaders are masters of their craft. Think about it: when an executive leader is already the best of the best, how are they expected to get even better on their own accord? Performance coaching allows leaders to dive into their skills and work and find precise and nuanced ways to improve.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

And I’ve had more than a few phone calls from really talented human-centered leaders hurting for the team members they’ve had to lose and deeply concerned about those who remain after the layoff. I learned so much about being a leader during that time.” Losing your job is stressful under any circumstance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

” “Our virtual one-on-ones are always about the work on my plate, never about what I’ve accomplished.” Schedule time each week (or daily) for informal employee appreciation Some leaders I know make this the first task of the day, every day. And here are a few that can be done in seven seconds or fewer.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 22, 2023

Great leaders anticipate delays – Leadership lessons from Plane Click To Tweet When planning projects or forecasting, we have to account for delays. Leaders have to play big issues cool: Torrance saw Gaspare boarding the plane. Leaders take action even without confirmation: Torrance knew they were flying into a bad storm.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2023

Through my experience, I’ve identified seven habits that are common among highly successful busy leaders. Therefore, they are able to focus on what needs to be done first. As a result, by prioritizing, busy leaders are able to be more efficient and get more done in less time.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 10, 2021

As a human-centered leader, you might just be tempted to hold onto an obviously bad hire too long. And, holding onto a bad hire (after you’ve done all you can) is one of the biggest leadership mistakes you can make. No one starts a new job with the intention of really screwing it up. Is the job what you expected it to be?

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Lead from Within

MARCH 22, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I often see leaders struggle with how to effectively delegate tasks and projects to their team in a way that empowers and motivates them. Many leaders worry that if they don’t do a job themselves, it won’t be done right. The most effective leaders follow these four key points.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 9, 2023

A candidate receives a job offer and then ghosts without rejecting the position. Or worse, accepts the job and is a no-call-no show on the first day. Perhaps it’s easier to quit a conversation mid-stream when you’ve never been in the same room. We all need to be better leaders. It may seem like no big deal.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Steve Jobs had a profound impact on the computer, television, music, telecom, and publishing sectors. Successful leaders are always prepared for unforeseen challenges and can fix them. These are much more critical for leaders than rigid procedures or ideals. Steve Jobs embodied this. Steve Jobs did not believe in that.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 24, 2023

Technology is commoditizing many products and services, and “easy” jobs are going away. According to a Pew Research study experts predict robots and digital agents powered by artificial intelligence will significantly displace blue-collar and white-collar jobs by 2025. And what really needs to be done to fix all that?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

W HAT are the critical challenges that can make or break a leader? In The CEO Test by the always insightful Adam Bryant and by the former Amgen president and CEO Kevin Sharer, they present seven tests that really all leaders face in one form or another. Building a strong culture is a critical test for leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2024

There are some things visionary leaders hate to hear. Visionary leaders hate to hear: “We’ve never done it that way before.” Leaders take you somewhere new – somewhere you haven’t been before. And that means we are going to continually being doing things in ways we never have previously.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 4, 2023

All of my clients are leaders around the world who want to be more productive, effective, and successful. As their executive leadership coach, it’s my job to advise them on concepts that are new in perspective. A concept new for leaders is the mindset of our two different consciousness. How to Succeed as A New Leader.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 7, 2017

And yet, he never wanted any credit for what he had done – the credit went to his men, especially those who lost their lives for their country. Strive to be a leader of character, competence, and courage. Delegate responsibility to your subordinates and let them do their job. Never let power or authority go to your head.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 7, 2017

And yet, he never wanted any credit for what he had done – the credit went to his men, especially those who lost their lives for their country. Strive to be a leader of character, competence, and courage. Delegate responsibility to your subordinates and let them do their job. Never let power or authority go to your head.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

No matter how big or small the change you want to make, if you’re a team leader, it all comes down to you. While the last decade has flattened our organizations and reduced the need for some managers, the need to create leaders at every level has never been more necessary. Thirty : Ask, “How is your job going?”

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Here are some specific things as a leader, you should never ever do. Even if you hold a great deal of power over those you lead, never throw it in their face. If you want to be a leader who is admired, lead with purpose instead of power. As a leader, you need to treat everyone the same and encourage everyone equally.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2021

You’re a human-centered leader working to create a courageous, speak-up culture filled with psychological safety. Or, it could be they’ve worked for a toxic leader before and the scar tissue is just too thick. It’s not that you’ve done anything wrong. Your job is to rebuild their trust. Idea Grenadiers.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 20, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have firsthand seen the price that companies pay when their leaders become overwhelmed in the details or preoccupied with the specifics that they fail to see the bigger picture. This stagnation not only affects the leader’s own leadership, but also the teams they lead and the entire organization.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 5, 2021

But as a leader, your job is to control what you can, and to anticipate challenges so you and your team can overcome them together. Yes… leaders have MANY responsibilities…. The job of a team leader is to…. The job of a team leader is to…. Providing clear expectations is vital… but it is never enough.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

I would have done anything to feel better. Accomplishments: We’ve all done so much this past year. Maybe it’s leading your team to new achievements, finding a new job, or releasing a book. To have my book out in the world helping leaders lead through movies is something I never thought would happen.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 21, 2019

Dear First-Time Leader: Congratulations! I remember my first day as a leader, 35 years ago. First and foremost, please, above all else, never lose your desire to learn. Keep an intellectual curiosity that can never be satisfied. . A job title doesn’t mean much unless you learn how to build and channel influence.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 1, 2022

A good analogy - corporate work is like a baseball team — you each have a job to do, and you have to do it well. Most managers see communication as a chore, while leaders see it as moving their careers forward. Listening - too many blowhard managers talk too much and never listen. Stop it immediately in its tracks.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2020

State clearly what you expect, how you expect it to be done, and when it is due. Some leaders lack the courage to be frank and direct when it comes to discussing difficult topics or the difficult changes people must make. On the other hand, leaders can also be too direct and uncaring. “ Some leaders can’t let go.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 19, 2023

Photo by Simon Berger on Unsplash 50 Leadership Quotes To Inspire You Today Communication is the most important skill any leader can possess. Mark Zuckerberg If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. As a leader or coach, you get to know what they need.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

They ask for something to be redone over and over, never seeming to know what they want? In this episode, David gives you practical tools to help avoid these frustrating moments and build a far more effective, collaborative relationship with your leader. I met with my boss today and she blew it off. And he let out an exasperated sigh.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Leadership can be a demanding role, and it’s all too easy for leaders to become overwhelmed by the pressures and responsibilities that come with the job. However, there are steps that leaders can take to avoid or manage feelings of overwhelm. Seek support: Leaders don’t have to go it alone.

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Career Advancement

MAY 10, 2021

Maybe you see yourself as a consistent overachiever—someone who always gets the job done well and on time—but you still have the sneaking suspicion that you’re not one of the boss’s favorite employees. Proactively building relationships with leaders across the organization. ” – Andrew Carnegie.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 14, 2021

Most organizational leaders are too busy executing yesterday’s strategy to make time for developing tomorrow’s leaders. Help an emerging leader know what to do and why it needs to be done. Every leader wants to make a difference in people’s lives and yet accomplish the mission or task. The Development Challenge.

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