Leading Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

Leadership should shift from hierarchy to hustle. We spend a lot of time with leaders telling them what to do, but we don’t tell them what to stop. A leader today is someone who creates an environment that other people choose to join and do their best in. Busyness means that you are not in control of your time.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

His philosophies on how to build championship teams were foundational for the teams built by both Walsh and Belichick. So let’s look at some of the leadership lessons to be found here. The main lesson that comes through his experience with great coaches and owners is that culture comes first. “If What Makes a Great Quarterback?

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 8, 2017

A Reel Leadership Article I believe everyone was surprised when the first movie in the Guardians Of The Galaxy series released. 2 was also packed with leadership lessons. . Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. – A leadership lesson from Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. I know I did.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Welcome to the February Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team-building, and more. Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership shared Things We Don’t Say Often Enough. Communication.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

If your boss is a micromanager—the kind who wants to maintain as much control over you as they can—you know how frustrating and irritating it is. It’s possible, though, to take back some control—and these phrases can help you make that happen. Feed the ego of your micromanager and let them know their success matters to you.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

When you allow your ego to rule, you lose control of your life, your relationships, and everything you’ve worked so hard for. An overgrown ego is something to be consistently watchful for. Nothing ever great has ever been accomplished without the help of someone else. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 5, 2017

T HE GAP IN OUR LEADERSHIP arises as a result of the disconnect between how we think people are experiencing our leadership and how they are actually experiencing our leadership. And where we find that disconnect we limit or even derail our leadership potential. How can I push the envelope?”

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 18, 2020

Are the signals you are broadcasting as a leader, creating the culture you want—you need? Culture experts Jeff Grimshaw, Tanya Mann, Lynne Viscio, and Jennifer Landis say in Five Frequencies that to make a good culture great, leaders must deliberately transmit strong and steady signals. How They Show Up Informally.

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Experience to Lead

MARCH 26, 2024

This is exactly why I don’t believe there’s an exercise or technical skill out there that can make you a more emotionally intelligent leader. Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Leadership What Is Emotional Intelligence? What is the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership?

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

In this black and white classic, William Holden portrays a junior executive with great vision but limited executive experience. Upon the untimely death of the revered company president, the board must select a new leader. This 1954 movie brought the truly timeless and consequential components of leadership into focus for me.

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Lead from Within

JULY 25, 2019

To work under a leader who is a micromanager can be very difficult. I have found that the only way to survive a micromanaging leader is to understand why they do what they do. Here are some of the most common reasons leaders resort to micromanaging—and what you can do to alleviate the pressure: Power. Insecurity.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 1, 2021

It usually comes as a shock that what we believe about ourselves doesn’t match how others perceive us. The VPs’ leaders were getting consistently negative feedback about the VPs. Control issues, siloed behavior, and an overbearing communication style were common themes. Intention vs. Impact. Pay attention to others.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 27, 2014

I wanted to talk about leadership. I framed it that day as group of 10 leadership battles that leaders will constantly face, in any quest to be great. Filtering vs. Push Down - Good leaders know that they need to function as a contextual “filter” for their team when directives and messages come from above.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 3, 2018

Guest post by Ken Blanchard: Most people who consider themselves servant leaders spend the majority of their time thinking about how to help their people get what they need to achieve their goals and live according to the organizational vision. Leaders dominated by false pride also lack self-esteem; it’s just not as obvious.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2017

For years, I’ve promoted the virtues of kindness as a fundamental trait for great leaders. And I’ve begged on my knees to bring civility back to leadership. Then, I found a book called The Sociopath Next Door, by Dr. Are 1 in 25 Americans: our friends, loved-ones, co-workers and leaders. I’ve been naïve. Hard to know.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Guest post by Jen Shirkani : I write about the damage done when, as leaders, we don’t fully allow employees to have control over their tasks, projects or budgets. Everyone I know says they hate being micromanaged, and we certainly don’t want to list “control freak” as a skill to be endorsed for on our LinkedIn profile page.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 26, 2016

I am in control. Control is an illusion. As a leader, you must allow yourself to drop the illusion of control and let your leadership lead you. Focus on the things you can control and let the rest go. It takes a great team, a wonderful group of talented people to make an impact. I don’t have time.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Welcome to the November 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. Leadership blends the demands of setting a vision for people and the rewards of seeing them achieve that vision. The contributors to today’s carnival each looked at various facets of leadership. shared How to Lead a Team – Look Here.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 1, 2020

Decipher the Leadership Code. Many people are overwhelmed when they are studying leadership. Articles, books, seminars, videos, online courses…all of them provide pieces to the puzzle to assist individuals to becoming a great leader. We have very little idea of how little we know. We’re blind to our blindness.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

OCTOBER 20, 2023

First and foremost, a confident leader values the outcome they are pursuing. A confident leader also envisions success, and that vision is contagious. In that regard, this article will shine a light on the role confidence plays in and with effective leadership. Shift Your Mindset Genuine leadership is an “inside out” function.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 16, 2017

It’s a personal memoir that traces the discovery and development of my More Human Leadership philosophy, a practice guided by 8 core principles. It was a lot of work , and I learned some things about myself and the kind of leader I wanted to be during that time. The Leadership File And The Spreadsheet Assassin.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 8, 2019

Some leaders will always be better than others. But if your boss is less than stellar, how can you tell if you are working for the wrong kind of leader? Here are some warning signs that you should pay attention to: Your leader lacks vision. It’s hard to build success when a leader lacks vision.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 5, 2014

The life of a modern leader brings challenges of leading, innovating, motivating, growing, developing, evaluating, communicating, and risking. The end of your comfort zone is where your leadership begins. It’s challenging to move beyond your comfort zone—that’s how it got its name! Strong leaders build strong cultures.

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Engaging Leader

JULY 11, 2013

In the landmark book Good to Great , Jim Collins studies what drives average companies to take a quantum leap and become extraordinary. He concludes that a crucial component of greatness is leaders with a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will. Resources Mentioned in This Episode. Audio version of the book.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 10, 2017

A Reel Leadership Article Danny Rand (portrayed by Finn Jones, known for his role on Game Of Thrones as Loras Tyrell), the Iron Fist and last Marvel Defender to get his own original Netflix series, burst onto the small screen laden with controversy. Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Marvel’s Iron Fist. Stop trying to blend in.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the value of loyalty as it relates to leadership. If relationships are the currency of leadership, it is important for leaders to note that loyalty serves as the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 5, 2013

Welcome to the August 5 th , 2013 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For this month’s Carnival, I asked an all-star collection of leadership experts the following question: What is one piece of advice would you give to a new leader/manager? The personal challenge is to remain centered as a leader.”.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2016

O NCE AGAIN we see that despite our rhetoric, what we are is reflected in our leaders and leadership. Creating meaning, teaching, empathy, self control, creativity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to define consequences, will be indispensable skills to prosper in the future. A deep life is a good life.” ( Blog Post ).

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Brigette Hyacinth

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The biggest danger of leadership: Arrogance. According to research from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, humble people are more likely to be make the most effective leaders. There is still an expectation that successful leaders are more arrogant than humble. Humble leaders: 1.They

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2013

Welcome to The January 2013 Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2012 Edition! Each of the leadership bloggers below were asked to submit their best (i.e., I'd say that's pretty darn efficient leadership development. What can leaders learn from the makers of fine cognac?

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Lead from Within

APRIL 10, 2018

Many leaders are reluctant to hire as Jobs did. Leaders tend to think they need to have all the answers—and to be terrified when they don’t. But your role as leader is not to know everything; it’s to set the stage. Then remember that hiring the smartest people is ultimately an act of confidence and smart leadership.

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CO2

JUNE 18, 2014

by Gary Cohen 21 Obstacles to Leadership. Great leaders are constantly working on themselves in order to better lead. Coworkers may speak truth to power, too, but they’re more likely to avoid undiscussable subjects for fear of reprisal or harming the leader’s ego. Just Ask Leadership'

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Lead from Within

JUNE 11, 2018

After a certain amount of success, the temptation to maintain the status quo is great, but a commitment to always keep growing, learning, and evolving will always pay off. Super successful people understand that there are traits, behaviors, and actions they must take in order to succeed. They have to go out and get it for themselves.

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QAspire

JANUARY 24, 2016

Leadership starts with influence and influence starts with trust. Ability to truly connect with others is vital for leaders to build an environment where a leader is trusted for the intentions before being respected for competence. Graceful Leadership 101: Free PDF Book. Leading Others: How NOT to be in Control.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 22, 2015

Guest post from Jim Dethmer : Many people are interested in becoming a more conscious (awake, present, engaged) leader. At the Conscious Leadership Group we believe there are three foundational moves that are the basis of all conscious leadership. If you want to be a conscious leader you must master these.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. How sad is this? Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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