Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

A S a McKinsey & Company article stated in late March 2020: “What leaders need during a crisis is not a predefined response plan but behaviors and mindsets that will prevent them from overreacting to yesterday’s developments and help them look ahead.”. Involve More People.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Excerpt from Unfear: Transform Your Organization to Create Breakthrough Performance and Employee Well-Being by Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas, McGraw Hill, November 2021). * * * Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas are coauthors of Unfear: Transform Your Organization to Create Breakthrough Performance and Employee Well-Being.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JANUARY 16, 2015

McKinsey & Company has just announced the ten articles that were most popular with mckinsey.com readers in 2014. Why leadership-development programs fail Sidestepping four common mistakes can help companies develop stronger and more capable leaders, save time and money, and boost morale.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

“When you reach the top, keep climbing“ – Zen Proverb In a world where the peak of success is often the ultimate goal, it’s easy to forget that true leadership is a never-ending ascent, beyond the summit. A McKinsey report highlights that leaders who engage in ongoing personal development are 1.5

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Beyond digital transformations, organizations are continually tackling other transformations, such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, cultural transformations, and much more. Approximately 89 percent of organizations have already adopted a digital-first business strategy. This raises some pertinent questions.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Lito Tejada-Flores In the world of leadership and personal growth, this quote resonates deeply. This is the essence of the leadership evolution journey. Embracing the Climb: A Journey of Continuous Growth The path to leadership is not linear. Collective Ascent: Elevating Teams and Organizations Leadership is not a solo climb.

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Leadership McKinsey Innovation Learning-by-Doing 78

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

When it comes to the success of new executives in your organization, just about nothing plays as critical a role as onboarding. When organizations bring on a new executive or support an executive transition, a lot is on the line, and even a slight misstep could lead to widespread impact. What Is Executive Onboarding?

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

But as my guest in this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast points out, that doesn’t mean there aren’t measures Black professionals can take at the individual level so they can succeed and thrive in today’s corporate environment.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

for organizations and leaders to become frozen by the magnitude of the changes under way" (McKinsey & Co., Success in future leadership requires being nimble and adaptive, flexing with constant change, and being ready for anything. By Linda Fisher Thornton It would be "easy [.] Management Intuition For the Next 50 Years).

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

By turning to a skillful executive coaching company that knows exactly how to deliver results when it comes to leadership coaching and helping leaders do what they do best: optimize their performance, imagine further, and lead well. Still, it has taken many different forms, and today, not all executive or leadership coaching is created equal.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

For instance, a recently published study by McKinsey shows that the top three reasons why employees leave is they don’t feel valued by their organization, they don’t feel valued by their manager and they don’t feel a sense of belonging. The McKinsey findings make the same point. If you’re a leader, connection starts with you.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September. The Firm : The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business by Duff McDonald. Beyond the Idea : How to Execute Innovation in Any Organization by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble. For bulk orders call 1-800-423-8273.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

Welcome to the April 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Paula Kiger of Big Green Pen shared Overcome social distance with empathy in leadership.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

There has never been greater focus on the need to be adaptable – both as individuals and as organizations – given that the rate of change and disruption has only accelerated. I encourage you to read the full article for insights that definitely need more attention in organizations today.

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Short-term Tactics McKinsey Long-term 172

Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

To help you find the best resources amidst the endless maze of information, here are our top podcasts focusing on leadership strategy and development. Why Listen to Leadership Podcasts? These podcasts are a valuable resource for anyone looking to refine their leadership skills and strategies.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 23, 2020

Focus On Trust: Successful Leadership In Times Of Crisis.(Forbes) 6 Ways You Can Show True Leadership During a Crisis (Inc.) 4 Leadership Skills for Crisis Management (Daniel Goleman, using your emotional intelligence) 4. Crisis leadership Guiding the organization through uncertainty and chaos (Deloitte) 5.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

"AI doesn't replace leadership; it redefines it. As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential. A report by McKinsey Global Institute estimates that AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2024

“Too often company leaders view middle managers in a negative light as expendable employees who can slow down productivity and overall strategy,” explain the book’s authors and McKinsey partners Bill Schaninger , Bryan Hancock , and Emily Field. They can inform all three in return.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

Key Leadership Transitions Great Leaders Champion by @KateNasser. Taking time to consider culture fit when a new CEO joins an organization is vital. Boost Your Leadership with the Power of Perspective by @WScottCochrane If you can fix it with money, that is not a big problem. Leadership and Transference by @edbatista.

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As successor to Schultz, Narasimhan has big shoes to fill and begs the question, “what can we expect from his leadership”? . To be certain, it takes a unique individual to run an organization of this scale. Leadership Experience. When it comes to leadership experience, Schultz and Narasimhan have a few things in common.

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CEO Leadership Styles McKinsey Short-term 130

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

All organizations must face major transformations while working to advance in their industry. As the key change driver in his organization, Daniel highlighted the importance of having the support of the whole Executive Board to create an agile work environment to drive a successful transformation. Step 2: Culture alignment.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

And if you do not address the many issues that a corporate merger or acquisition present regarding your culture, you will soon lose many of the people that could propel your organization forward successfully. Organize joint social events and team-building events to foster interaction and understanding.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The following post is a preview excerpt from the Introduction of the New Leadership Literacies by Bob Johansen. In this book, I will explore the external future forces most likely to disrupt leaders and leadership. The post Preview Thursday: the New Leadership Literacies by Bob Johansen appeared first on Lead Change Group.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 27, 2024

In Return-to-Office Plans Don’t Have to Undermine Employee Autonomy , Kimberly Shells and Caitlin Duffy cite a recent Gartner survey showing many organizations are expecting employees to work on-site. times less likely to leave the organization. However, trust is becoming a key problem with the Return-to-Work issue.

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Ryan McKinsey Attrition Policies 105

HR Digest

JULY 28, 2021

In a recent McKinsey Global Survey on the future of workforce needs, nearly nine in ten executives and managers say their organizations either face skills gap already or expect gaps to develop within the next five years. Organizations are now facing a learning curve as managers scramble to lead their teams virtually.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

P ERHAPS it goes without saying, but a healthy organization will achieve more than an organization that is too sick to support your goals. Health is how effectively an organization works together in pursuit of a common goal. Advance : Leadership placement. Health is about the how. Advance : Learning infrastructure.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 25, 2022

here’s no shortage of leadership advice on the internet, but figuring out which resources are actually valuable can feel like information overload. To help you cut through the noise, we’ve curated 10 of our favorite leadership blogs and podcasts for 2022 on leadership strategy and development. Tanveer Naseer Leadership.

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HR Digest

JUNE 16, 2023

The pivotal role played by the HR for any organizations future has been likened to no other. All eyes are on the role of HR and undoubtedly HR has a unique role to play in building the future of the organization. One of every organization’s crucial components is the HR department. Few of them are explained.

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QAspire

MAY 2, 2016

Leadership in a business context is challenging because its effectiveness depends not just on a leader’s key traits but also on organizational decision making, competitive forces and constantly changing external situation. Beyond visible numbers, how do we assess the health of an organization? Organization Culture is a Reflection.

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Leadership McKinsey Situational Leadership Quality 70

QAspire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

There has never been greater focus on the need to be adaptable – both as individuals and as organizations – given that the rate of change and disruption has only accelerated. I encourage you to read the full article for insights that definitely need more attention in organizations today.

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Short-term Tactics McKinsey Long-term 91

Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Some of the world’s most well-managed companies offer intensive leadership training with an emphasis on creating an awareness of leadership. Author Shu Hattori writes in “The McKinsey Edge” that these approaches to leadership are among the many aspects of success in a competitive environment. Your First Leadership Job.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I’ve recently had the opportunity to help design a brand-new open-enrollment Woman’s Leadership Development Program to be offered through the University of New Hampshire’s Executive Development Program. Here are 10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program: 1. Start with a solid research foundation.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 6, 2015

Organizational transformation is the complex endeavor of redesigning the organization which significantly impacts all or most aspects of the business. Per the 2014 McKinsey research study of 1323 companies involved in organization redesign, less than a quarter of those transformation efforts succeeded.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 3, 2019

During a break in a recent leadership development workshop, I talked with the HR Director (let’s call him Rich) about all the work they were putting into revamping the organization’s promotion and performance management system. And Rich was failing his executive team by not providing strategic HR leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 17, 2023

“Too often company leaders view middle managers in a negative light as expendable employees who can slow down productivity and overall strategy,” explain the book’s authors and McKinsey partners Bill Schaninger , Bryan Hancock , and Emily Field. They can inform all three in return.

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Middle Management Management McKinsey Talent Management 65

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

McKinsey & Company’s research suggests that 70 percent of change efforts fall short of their objectives or fail altogether. It will also position you for advancement to higher leadership levels in your organization. Learn to build a business case for your change initiatives.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 31, 2012

The difference between great and average, when it comes to organizations, isn’t simply efficiency or effectiveness, it’s culture. Great organizations have great cultures. The context in which people work shapes them.” Brook Manville. But what is culture? Culture goes beyond what you do to how you do.

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