Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 24, 2013

Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller : This month marks the 61st anniversary of Silly Putty being patented. So what do Silly Putty and Leadership have in common? How do you bounce back under pressure? What are those “sharp blows” that have the potential to get you off track?

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 15, 2019

They know it keeps them sharp, widens their perspective and increases their knowledge. It doesn’t even matter what you read—a journal in your field, a book on leadership theory, history, biography, even a well-crafted novel. The more you know and the better you can learn, the more capable you become at leading others.

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Leading Blog

JULY 3, 2019

A S LEADERS, we can and do introduce stress into the workplace. When we need sharp thinking and problem-solving, our minds are full.”. When we need sharp thinking and problem-solving, our minds are full.”. Into this environment, Charles Fred introduces a leadership discipline that inserts pause and calls it The 24 Hour Rule.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 4, 2018

Yet, it also speaks volumes about Kerr’s sharp understanding of team dynamics, and his acceptance of the new-age role of a coach. Yet, it also speaks volumes about Kerr’s sharp understanding of team dynamics, and his acceptance of the new-age role of a coach. Photo by JC Gellidon.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 4, 2016

With a complex endeavour such as leadership, it’s only natural that there be different schools of thought and perspectives on what would be the best way to lead your team and organization forward. Now to be clear, leaders by default do operate with some form of authority, usually as a result of their position within their organization.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A few weeks ago, I was in a conversation with a group of senior managers when one of them told a story that put what has come to be known as The Great Resignation in sharp relief. Poor work-life balance was fourth on the list after those three. , what can you do to make sure you do? The McKinsey findings make the same point.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you are new to studying leadership or have practiced and studied it for many years, I am sure you will benefit and enjoy the leadership lessons today’s post provides. One of your first leadership lessons is “A subordinate’s trust in their leader is the most important factor in the success of any organization.”

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QAspire

MARCH 30, 2022

As attrition soared amidst pandemic, companies had to initiate short term measures to retain their best talent which included tactics like special salary hikes, off-cycle pay outs, work-from-anywhere options and offering special learning opportunities. I asked him, “Do we climb this mountain in a straight line?”.

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General Leadership

APRIL 18, 2013

The inspiring story of these six courageous men reminds us of the true definition of leadership. That is, leadership is not a position we earn or seek but rather is a responsibility we choose to fulfill. But he has to feel and believe that what he is doing is truly heroic, timeless, and supremely meaningful.”.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

Below are my top 60 favorite leadership quotes of all time. Leadership is not what you know or who you know, but how to transfer what you know into the hearts and minds of who you know.” – Mike Myatt. “A He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander.” By Grant Wattie. President, N2Growth Australia.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 27, 2023

“Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. Is there something your industry or the government can do to help? Are they facing similar problems?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

Whether vertically integrated or diversified, the boundaries of these organizations remained sharp, with the new activities reporting through the established hierarchy. Affiliating is similar to creating a platform, except that here the users do so for themselves. How this has changed. Often, both.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 20, 2016

Not the usual balls or bowling pens, he was juggling sharp machetes and lighted torches. Effective cultural change leadership has many of the same requirements: focus, communication, passion, and sense of the whole. One cannot juggle if afraid of the sharp machete or not respectful of the machete. The Happy Juggler.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 6, 2014

It’s the final installment of my five-week series outlining my 25 timeless (and time tested) leadership lessons that just plain work. Know “The Secrets of Work” Do the Unexpected. “It is Solved by Walking” Take the Leadership Litmus Test. Don’t Do Second Things First. Pause and Refresh.

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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. I began praying Marvel would do the movie justice and Guardians Of The Galaxy would be just as good as the first. 2 was also packed with leadership lessons. . It’s great to learn.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 4, 2017

Peter , and report back to him the next day about what I learned. Because of something called hubris, an affliction that seems to lurk around nearly every leadership corner, mixed in with a fear of failure. those “ where do you see yourself in 5 years ” types of queries). Especially when it comes to hiring.

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Decker Communication

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

So, how do we speed up our communications? ( It’s a skill we call linking thinking, and you can learn it. SHARPs (Stories, Humor, Analogies, References/Quotes, and Pictures) help make your points stronger and quicker. (Part 3 of a series by Bert Decker ). We live in a one-click world. And it doesn’t mean talking fast.

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Leading Blog

MAY 26, 2017

Everything we do comes from how we look at life—our personal reality. And learn when to fold and when to hold. There is a time when you cannot change things, they will not get better on their own, and you need to take a sharp right turn to escape your predicament.” An evolutionary journey through life.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

Successful entrepreneurship and productive leadership require a sharp focus and high effectiveness. So how do you cultivate great concentration and improve your focus? Concentration is a learning and problem-solving skill. When you’re doing something important, block out as much distraction as possible.

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General Leadership

APRIL 2, 2014

I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us. Despite doing nothing to warrant such generosity, he was now a free man. Given these profoundly positive effects, what can you do today to begin being more Grace-Full in your own sphere of influence?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 5, 2017

My sports coach advised me not to train for three days after experiencing a sharp pain, and to go see him if the pain didn’t go away. Growth Leaders create and utilize routines that conserve energy as they make it possible to learn or change faster. These rules of thumb help you make important trade-offs between exertion and recovery.

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The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Would you like to learn how good managers can become great leaders? Step right up and buy Clemmer’s Magical Leadership Tonic!! The Ultimate Elixir that turns management weaklings into leadership giants!! We don’t have a miraculous cure-all to boost leadership. How do you keep yourself in leading mode?

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The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Do you eagerly look forward to giving or receiving performance appraisals? Does the experience feel like being poked in the eye with a sharp stick? Are you doing the poking? Feedforward — end with discussing the upcoming period and what the coachee is doing to draw from his or her strengths/successes.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2019

It’s more than what you do on social media. Importantly, it “provides a North Star to guide employees to grow the business you want to build, and to do so with autonomy and cohesion.” It must be sharp-edged. A BRAND properly conceived is more than a marketing activity. It’s more than a logo. It’s more than a great ad.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 6, 2014

O ne of the big takeaways I got from my recent reader survey was the desire to learn more about blogging and what creates a successful blog. As you take your leadership presence to the next level. Building relationships : Regardless of what you’re doing, building relationships will open up new doors you can walk through.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2023

As your business evolves, so too do the skills your staff needs. Employees should also be trained in using sharp tools and heavy equipment safely to prevent accidents and injuries. This one-on-one relationship can significantly enhance the learning process, building confidence and fostering a sense of belonging in the new employee.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Our future depends upon doing so. But to do so we must attract and retain younger leaders. Or, when they do find them they can’t seem to keep them. Much of the work God did at the church plant was done through the leadership efforts of people 10, 15, and 20 years younger than me. Is it risky? Share experiences.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 9, 2015

9 Leadership Truths From Song Lyrics. Wise leaders listen to constructive criticism, challenging co-workers and questions to their leadership. Just like a sharp pain in the chest gets our attention about our health, painful criticism can point out those trouble areas that are crying for attention. Simon & Garfunkel.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

In recent years, there’s been a growing focus on the importance of emotional intelligence in today’s leadership. Going back to this growing focus on the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, what these studies reveal is why we can’t discount the critical role emotions play in today’s workplaces.

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

You’ll see how Amazon’s core leadership principles helped it to scale. Everything has to be scalable and you don’t do this without knowing how to build and operate. And the final unique aspect I would highlight would be an open-minded willingness to learn. Leadership Tip: Have an open-minded willingness to learn.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Here’s the question: How do you rate as a leader? It is a question I’ve asked countless people at the leadership seminars we conduct. Seldom do leaders give themselves low marks. They have first-hand experience with your leadership style and operate on their own perceptions about it. Human Relations.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Ken Blanchard , author of, Great Leaders Grow , shares today's guest post: How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. Here's the question: How do you rate as a leader? Employees are sharp observers.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 22, 2023

Accelerated change driven by exponentially advancing technologies have made steep learning curves part of every day work. Leading Without Maps with Four Leadership Shifts : At the threshold of a new frontier in leadership and workforce development, business leaders can no longer rely on the guidebooks of the past.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Keep your own sense of purpose honed and sharp. You may have to find ways to do this that go beyond traditional methods. About the Author: Jeremy Kingsley is a professional speaker, best-selling author, and the President of OneLife Leadership. Learn more at www.JeremyKingsley.com. You are the leader.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This shows up as people avoiding difficult decisions or difficult conversations, blindly doing what people higher in the hierarchy tell them to do, robotically following rules or, finally, just doing things to be liked by others. “Organizations do not transform; people do.” ” -Bhatnagar, Minukas.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 10, 2015

How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. Here's the question: How do you rate as a leader? It is a question I've asked countless people at the leadership seminars we conduct. Human Relations.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

But if you can learn to take it in stride, with some genuine reflection on how you can use it as a basis for improvement, you can come to realize that criticism can actually be a gift. “Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” “Whatever you do, you need courage.

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