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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Guest post from Stephen Klemich : It is often asked, what is the difference between Leadership and Management? For over 30 years we have always referred to Leadership as being able to rise above the situation, be objective, strategic and find time to contemplate the culture, people and one’s leadership impact.

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OCTOBER 12, 2017

Guest post from Larry Sternberg and Kim Turnage: What would your organization be like if every employee had a great manager? In every organization, managers are a key leverage point to drive higher performance and better business results. However, organizations often under invest in their selection and training.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Teaching and learning about leadership and management isn’t like teaching or learning math or science. That’s what makes leadership and management development so much fun. Another thing that’s unique about teaching leadership and management is that it usually involves adult learners. What is leadership?

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APRIL 9, 2019

Guest post from James Hlavacek: To improve innovation and growth, knowledge workers must be led, not managed. Empowered knowledge workers make the best decisions for both their own development and for the good of the organization as a whole—because they realize that both will benefit from organizational health. James Hlavacek, Ph.D.,

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

Ian Hesketh and Sir Cary Cooper : Which style of leadership behaviour is the most effective has been the challenge for most executives for many years. Ethical Leadership is proven to improve employee wellbeing and promotes extra-role effort. Ethical Leadership is proven to improve employee wellbeing and promotes extra-role effort.

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OCTOBER 24, 2019

Shamis: One of the most gratifying experiences in writing a leadership book is the introspection youallow yourself in the process. I managed a national top-forty accounting and consulting firm (SS&G). Several of our initiatives set the industry standard for successful firm management. People leave managers, not companies.

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MARCH 29, 2018

See box below: And like engagement, empathy is a proven critical factor behind ethical leadership success in business. Andrew Leigh is a co-founder of Maynard Leigh Associates ( www.maynardleigh.com ) and author of numerous books on management and leadership, including Ethical Leadership ( Kogan Page 2013).

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

may shift your focus to internal motivation and performance management strategies. Now we are looking at leadership opportunities that might not have been previously considered. Their myopic focus on this one tool limited their ability to “see” other leadership development solutions. 360-degree feedback was too specific.

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APRIL 5, 2019

Leadership is complex and demands are high. How do you continue to elevate your leadership game? Much like physical fitness, you cannot neglect your leadership fitness and expect optimal results. Making matters more challenging: as we move up the leadership ladder, demands increase and discretionary time decreases.

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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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JUNE 25, 2019

An age with lots of talk of innovation, lots of resources for it, better conditions for it than ever – but also an age of shallow innovation and a lack of innovation leadership. Succinctly put, innovation has a leadership problem. The next challenge for today’s leaders is to develop this kind of innovation leadership.

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MARCH 15, 2018

Do the regional managers remind you of the Fantastic Four? I’d guess it’s unlikely that you think of your leadership team in this way. So you might be surprised when I say that many companies including yours are following a Superhero leadership strategy. And the research suggests it’s probably not working.

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JUNE 19, 2018

Even the military has morphed their ideals on leadership roles, shifting away from the highest ranked official and instead citing the individual or group who knows the mission and territory the best. Effective listening skills, make it possible to select leadership and those responsible for success.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Yes, certainly, there are more than a handful of organizations that manage not only to change, but to set the pace for everyone else. So why is it that when we are lumped together in something called an organization, we can’t react fast enough (remember Blackberry, Blockbuster, Circuit City, Borders, or even Twinkies or JCPenney)?

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JUNE 28, 2018

So what does this have to do leadership? Leadership guru and author, Simon Sinek recently said, “To affect change inside an organization we must remember why people resist change. How does this impact great leadership? So how do we inspire a level of commitment that will move the needle within our organizations?

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

According to the same study , expenditures on leadership development programs have decreased by about 10%. What is horrifying to note is that organizations that fail to develop employee skills are setting themselves up for disaster. Leadership development is the most ignored aspect for several reasons.

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APRIL 25, 2019

Because believers aren’t just wanted—they are needed in order to create the necessary conviction that makes your organization thrive. I have a major gripe with the word leadership. However, I’ve seen too many poor leaders turn leadership into cheerleadership. Why is this so important? This might be a good time to share a truth.

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AUGUST 16, 2018

While enjoying a live performance, it became obvious to me that, in addition to hearing great music or watching talented dancers, I was also seeing examples of good leadership. What an example of leadership and followership in action. That’s leadership! Leaders must be great listeners who know the strengths of those they manage.

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JANUARY 28, 2021

Cultivating leadership presence is foundational for this to happen. What leadership presence is When was a time that you became so immersed in what you were doing that you lost a sense of time? Cultivating presence will greatly enhance the quality of your leadership and life. People follow people.

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MARCH 28, 2013

Guest post from Great Leadership regular contributor Paul Thornton: Management style greatly affects employees’ motivation and capacity to learn. The most effective managers vary their styles depending on the employee’s knowledge and skills, the nature of the task, time constraints, and other factors. The Three Ds.

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JULY 29, 2013

This post was originally published in SmartBrief on Leadership 7/25/2013: “Moneyball” was a book and movie based on Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane and his use of statistics (sabermetrics, to be precise) to get the most production out of his team by spending the least amount of money. Source: Great Leadership.

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MAY 15, 2014

I have also observed up close and per sonal the leadership styles of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Scott McNealy, Mitt R omney and a number o f others. Here are three ways I have seen leadership demonstrated powerfully- the type of leadership that gets results. W e want everyone feeli ng valued in the organization.

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APRIL 7, 2014

Welcome to the April 2014 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For this month’s Carnival, I asked our community of leadership development experts the following question: “ Wouldn''t it be great if we could teach managers how to coach? I find that managers have many misconceptions about what it means to coach.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Guest post from Matt Paese Talent Exec: So, we have a serious leadership shortage and it’s getting worse. Talent Exec: The ones with leadership potential. Talent Exec: The ones with leadership potential. The decision to accelerate leadership growth comes quickly and easily. CEO: So hire more people. It’s not enough.

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MARCH 22, 2018

Within a couple of years of joining us, she was helping us manage events and customer experiences. Hunsaker, we saw the need to formalize the process of finding emerging leaders in the organization. Through her research and dedication to helping us grow, she helped to formalize our strategic improvement and management processes.

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MARCH 1, 2018

And it is not just that these senior executives are able to deliver a flawless punchline at a cocktail reception or town hall event – they are able to leverage humor as a strategic tool to build a sense of community within their organizations. May the farce be with you. About the authors: This post is by Jamie Anderson and Gabor George Burt.

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MARCH 6, 2014

Guest post from Dr. Greg Alston : “Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.” - Peter Drucker This quote by one of the most respected management theorists of the last 100 years crystallizes the essence of how to determine whether someone is a good leader or not.

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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? Your approach to difficult times and situations will resonate throughout an organization. At the same time, Silly Putty can break.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Guest post from Ray Zinn Having value is the essence of human happiness, and the essence of leadership. Yet one of his most prized possessions is a tiny plaque given to him by a long defunct organization for some software he wrote. It was recognition that he had provided something of value to the organization and its members.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012

There are rich leadership lessons to be learned from politics and sports. Given that I try to avoid politics in this blog, please allow me the indulgence of referencing a headline from my favorite sport to make a point about leadership: Chiefs' Romeo Crennel fires himself. Select and hire capable first-line managers.

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

I introduced Jim to Great Leadership readers a few weeks ago with a post called "A Four-wheel-drive Diamond in the Rough Leadership Model". In this second installment, Jim offers his take on the difference between managers and leaders. Note: today, 10/28/2011, is the 4 year anniversary of Great Leadership.

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OCTOBER 28, 2014

This post was recently published at Smartblog on Leadership. Sadly, there are many organizations that are still using this outdated method of leadership development. While force-feeding leadership development was never a good idea, neither is going too far in the other extreme. Find out for yourself what really matters.

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AUGUST 17, 2015

Why are there so many bad managers? It’s because organizations are designed to create bad managers. Read my latest post over at About.com Management and Leadership to learn more.

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MAY 15, 2018

Fowler & Noal McDonald: Leadership is a complex idea: one that is not consistently easy to wrap our minds around. We know good leadership when we see it. If we think of what these experiences have in common, we might think of this quote by Harold Koontz and Cyril O’Donnell: “Leadership molds individuals into a team.”

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JULY 3, 2018

The A side features those strengths that are most coveted by organizations and teams and that make you valuable. How your B side will impact your team depends on your leadership style. Leadership shouldn't be a solitary venture and neither should exploring how to manage your own strengths and weaknesses.

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MAY 28, 2013

Originally posted at Smartblog on Leadership 5/23/2013: Can a manager be an effective coach? Then again, a lot of managers think they are already coaching when what they are really doing is a lot of teaching, advising and telling — or, worst case, micromanaging (think Pointy Haired Boss from “Dilbert” ). O = options.

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MAY 30, 2013

Guest post by Ken Kuzia: How do you get managers to buy into the fact that they need development? I posed this question to a group of professionals who mentor managers. It’s difficult to get managers to accept that they need development, let alone continuous development. Most organizations don’t use 360 assessments.

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