Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Welcome to the May Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. John Spence contributed What Is Your Definition Of Leadership? Communication. Development.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

There are leadership lessons in Southwest Airline’s fall from grace. The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. In servant-leadership terms, this is a failure of the principle, THOROUGHNESS.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

It’s never too early to start thinking about your career, so we’ve put together a list of the best management careers in 2022. If you’re thinking of breaking into one of the best business management careers then we have some advice for you. What are the top management careers? Which one is the best?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

If you find all the noise around social media to be confusing, rest assured that you’re not alone. Given the prolific amounts of misinformation in circulation, I thought it worthwhile to repost this piece. Given the prolific amounts of misinformation in circulation, I thought it worthwhile to repost this piece.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 28, 2021

To navigate more demanding customer expectations , an acute distrust of business and so much remote working, leaders need to find new ways of operating. Cultivating leadership presence is foundational for this to happen. When we operate from a sense of our presence, we are in a state of absorbed relaxation.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 9, 2017

Organizations in practically every industry are struggling to attract and retain great talent, especially in senior and executive leadership roles. With average job tenures dropping at every level, Human Resource professionals may need to play a more active role in leadership development and coaching.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

In today’s post I’m going to explore responsibility as it relates to social media – the responsibility that comes with living in the real world vs. a perpetual state of virtual reality. As most of you know, I’m a big fan of social media.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2020. Success Mindsets : Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership by Ryan Gottfredson. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 32 titles. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

What do you think characterises modern-day change leadership practice? In truth, a casual observer focused on media channels might be hard pressed to move beyond greed, vested interests, abuse of power, poor ethics, ‘Me first’, and a top-down targeted culture. How not to do change leadership! What works best, in my experience.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it “management by wandering around” or “MBWA” in their classic book In Search of Excellence. In every instance, however, I observed several managers in their organizations who were masters at kissing up and kicking down. In effect, these organizations experienced a leadership gap.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2020

Arjan van Weele , a Professor of Purchasing and Supply Management living in the Netherlands , discusses his perspective on leadership competencies that apply for any leader, no matter where you are within your career journey. The leader’s credibility is also at stake, in the press, television, and social media.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 19, 2020

Organizations have undergone massive shifts over the last decade in terms of how they operate. But now that they are starting to retire, what will happen to their stable work approach and traditional top-down leadership practices? Nine clear leadership traits emerged. So where do we start? That’s what I did.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2016

In the text that follows you’ll hear Sam’s views on leadership, the state of the market, and you’ll be introduced to his retirement ambitions and the future challenges for the boardroom, following his return to Perth, Australia. I had joined the Rio Board in 2009, so I already had broad oversight of the company’s diverse operations.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. As organizations become increasingly digital, CMOs are expected to spearhead digital marketing, AI, social media, and analytics initiatives.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2012

Frank Sonnenberg makes the case in Managing with a Conscience , that the only sustainable way to succeed is the right way—not cutting corners—emphasizing the intangibles like trust, creativity, focus, speed, flexibility, relationships, loyalty, and employee commitment. Management should announce an open-door policy.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 6, 2016

I want to address what I believe to be one of the most important aspects of your workplace leadership. In many leadership forums, many leadership books, and not a few social media memes, what I’m about to say would be skewered, and yet… your credibility and influence depend on it. What is this leadership heresy?

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QAspire

APRIL 26, 2017

Last week, SHRM India continued its tradition of releasing its report on Top 20 Indian HR Influencers on Social Media for 2015-16. For someone who is not into traditional HR space but into business operations, this recognition means a lot. I was thrilled to be ranked amongst Top 10 Influencers for the fourth consecutive year.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything.

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Leading with Trust

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Leadership Development Carnival, sponsored by Weaving Influence and the Lead Change Group , is a monthly publication of thought leadership from some of the brightest minds in the field of leadership. Check out Top Gun Rules and follow Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership. Want a good training model? Team Building.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

The answer lies in good time management. This skill helps you assert yourself as the leader and manage your time. Operating without a goal. One of the most important tools for gaining control of time and doing your best work is knowing how to minimize distractions and manage interruptions. THE LEADERSHIP GAP.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

In today’s post I’ll deal with a skill set that all successful CEOs excel at…managing board relations. What’s interesting to me is that of all the constituencies that CEOs must deal with, the relationship with a board of directors is among the easiest to manage.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

An MBA holder can become a Financial Analyst, Business Consultant, Leadership Trainer, or Corporate Strategist. Graduates of MBA programs move into upper management roles and executive positions in nearly any industry. It can include positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, or Operations Manager.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 21, 2023

Her expertise includes brand marketing, social media, employee engagement, leadership development, and customer experience marketing. Her Blog has been recognized as one of the "Best 21st Century Leadership Blogs" and also as a "Top 100 Socially-Shared Leadership Blog." Be sure to visit both her website and her blog.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 13, 2010

Operation Mincemeat is a true story that reads like a novel. It’s a fun and fascinating read that shows how important characteristics like persistence and ingenuity can be to the practice of leadership. Take a look at the video for other thoughts on why you might like this book. Your comment has not yet been posted. Click Here.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. On the other hand, 62% of HR managers said that a successful onboarding process can improve the employee experience, and 54% said it can improve employee retention.

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Chart Your Course

JULY 24, 2018

Managing a multigenerational workforce can be quite the task for business leaders. Finding a balance between these generations in the workplace can be a daunting challenge for some managers. Not every employee is responsive to the same type of leadership style. This article was originally published by Vital Learning.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Most would call it work.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 19, 2015

On a site dedicated to leadership…with the very word “lead” in the title, I want to address what I believe to be one of the most important aspects of your workplace leadership. What is this leadership heresy? Management. Why Management Is Vital to Your Leadership. Your leadership depends on your credibility.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Essential Leadership Traits in the Successful Small Business Owner — Guest post by Linda Forshaw. “A While there is merit attached to not being afraid to get your hands dirty, in essence to lead by example, the smart small business owner will place a greater emphasis on a wider leadership strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

I was recently asked the following question: “What is the difference between CRM and CEM, or is there any difference between the two?&# In a previous post I addressed the practice of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in fairly great detail. As most of you know I am a huge fan of well conceived CRM initiatives.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. On the other hand, 62% of HR managers said that a successful onboarding process can improve the employee experience, and 54% said it can improve employee retention.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 6, 2012

Welcome to the May edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! A blog "Carnival" is typically a collection of recent blog posts organized around a common theme, in this case, leadership development. Art Petty presents The Cruel, Bitter And Crushing Taste of Dump Truck Feedback , from his Management Excellence Blog.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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