Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models. These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 3, 2024

While CEOs are often admired for their leadership, vision, and decision-making abilities, they are not immune to making mistakes. Ignoring Innovation: CEOs who resist innovation and technological advancements can quickly fall behind their competitors. Ethical leadership is not a choice but a responsibility for CEOs.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Stop thinking about managing the risk of technology, tools, and process improvement. Focus Point #2: Redefine your future and get there first – resist the temptation to chase others in pursuit of their future as already defined by them. Now that the thinking and planning has been done, it’s time to start doing.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Of course, part of that entailed reestablishing the company’s reputation for cutting-edge technology. Those who resisted—and many did at first—were often given a stern talking-to by Nadella himself. They plan their luck. His goal was not to make Microsoft the most innovative company but the most successful in its field.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

These evaluations can contribute to stronger boards today that are future-proof and resistant to risk. Understanding the Process of Independent External Board Reviews Independent external board reviews typically combine in-depth individualized interviews with cutting-edge technology. How Do You Recruit a Board of Directors?

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

This type of work is nuanced and requires leadership skills that are often overlooked in business school. Executive leadership training programs can offer support and meaningful dialogue to master new challenges effectively. What is an Executive Leadership Training Program?

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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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HR Digest

MAY 15, 2024

By regularly conducting training needs analyses, organizations can cultivate a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering employees to stay up-to-date with industry trends, technological advancements, and evolving business requirements. The Three Levels of Training Needs Analysis What is traning needs anaylsis?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 30, 2020

The exponential growth of technology has enabled new products, services, and businesses to rise to prominence in short order, and has caused others to become obsolete just as quickly. Involve others in planning and implementation. One of my favorite sayings is, “Those who plan the battle rarely battle the plan.”

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

No matter how resistant we are to obstacles, learning curves or outright catastrophes, the landscape in which we work is constantly in motion. From the 2008 global financial crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing, devastating effects of war and conflict, real leadership is required to navigate these challenging times.

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2023

As we look ahead to 2023, the landscape of work is continuously evolving, shaped by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a global pandemic. In 2022, 74% of US companies were using or planning to implement a permanent hybrid work model. Employees are also growing more resistant to change.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

While our clients focus on strategic planning, we place a great deal of our focus on the board advisory and strategic alignment with the execution of their needs. To better understand the challenges of changing the mindset of employees at an organization, we should identify the factors causing this resistance to change.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2023

Strategy 2: Create a Detailed Implementation Plan A comprehensive implementation plan is crucial for the successful execution of EOS. This plan should include a detailed roadmap with clear timelines, responsibilities, and milestones. It should also address potential risks and challenges and outline mitigation strategies.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 9, 2014

Part of the attraction for me is the weekly escape to an unfamiliar world – a time, a place and a culture that seem light-years away from the daily challenges I face consulting with businesses on leadership issues. You can read more on mastering this difficult balancing act in the Hay Group 2013 Best Companies for Leadership study.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 16, 2020

It could be that processes are too cumbersome, technology is breaking down, or they aren’t getting the information they need. Resist the temptation to tell them what to do; don’t be overly prescriptive or micromanage. The Leadership Gap. How The Best Leaders Are Already Planning Past The Crisis. Take accountability first.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2023

Organizations must adapt to new technologies, market conditions, and customer demands to remain competitive. Implementing Change Management Effective organizational development requires a comprehensive strategy that addresses the people, process, and technology aspects of the change.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

People are less likely to resist any recommendations for dramatic change in their area of the business, if it comes in an objective, non-threatening way. All that is left to do is develop the plans for the projects that are needed to actualize the new workflow and institute a process for continual change.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 13, 2018

-Disconnect from technology at home. If you can, unplug from technology altogether. Make Plans with Family. Plan a fun family evening to kick off the weekend, and make that a regular part of your routine. Resist the urge to check in with folks in the office. – Plan a relaxing time.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Beating distractions and resistance by engaging in activities that are immersive for me and add value – to the self as well as the outer world. I started out with high-level themes but deliberately stay away from creating elaborate plans – something that is so NOT me.

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HR Digest

MAY 17, 2024

Whether it’s adapting to new technologies, shifting customer demands, or regulatory updates, organizations must continually evolve to stay ahead. As the blog notes, roughly 50% of all organizational change efforts fail, often due to a lack of planning, communication, and consideration for human impact.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Dan McCarthy posted a collection of top blog posts on leadership that included a post I wrote. Wally Bock presents The Joy of Helping posted at Three Star Leadership , saying “The best bosses revel in helping others succeed” Mark Stelzner presents Two Easy (And Legal) Ways to Gather Competitive Intel posted at Inflexion Point.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Welcome to the November 6, 2011 edition of leadership development carnival! Wally Bock presents The Joy of Helping posted at Three Star Leadership , saying "The best bosses revel in helping others succeed". posted at Get Your Leadership BIG On! The fried clams won. I've had readers ask "Why so many? posted at TanveerNaseer.com.

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Mark Sanborn

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

If change hits you from some other source—say, a disruptive technology, company, or nation—you’ll find yourself scrambling to adapt. What is the ratio between your “daily planning” and your “daily doing”? It’s a rocky, steep path of resistance—and resistance develops muscle. But what if you’re the one bringing the change?

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HR Digest

JUNE 30, 2023

This is where strategic planning and a data-driven approach come into play. Additionally, leveraging technology can enable collaboration and virtual meetings, reducing the need for physical meeting rooms. Leasing can provide cost savings, especially for rapidly evolving technologies where equipment quickly becomes obsolete.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children.” – Rainer Maria Rilke Beating distractions and resistance by engaging in activities that are immersive for me and add value – to the self as well as the outer world.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 22, 2018

How: Lay out a step-by-step plan how the organization will get to the final destination. Plans may change as you travel and close the gap between where the organization is now and where you want it to go. What seems like resistance is often fear of the unknown. This fear mires them in resistance. Offer frequent updates.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Technology has made it easy for us to stay connected, and we live our life with a constant flow of information. The downside is that this same technology has made everything urgent, and has forced leaders to learn how to use their time more effectively in order to meet these daily challenges. This is a guest post by Steve Spring.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JUNE 21, 2021

This post is an excerpt from his excellent, internationally bestselling book CHANGE-friendly LEADERSHIP. So, we carefully planned every detail of the journey. Others will resist getting in the car at all. It’s often the stress that people resist, not the change itself. Just ask anyone who’s planned a wedding.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 4, 2016

The initial wave of Baby Boomers (many of whom occupied senior leadership roles) was set to begin a mass retirement. By now, succession planning routinely takes generational demographics into close consideration. Believe it or not, many organizations resist holding generational training discussions in the first place.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 7, 2018

With One Ford, he put the purpose and values of the Ford brand at the center of the organization and unified the company’s people, plans, operations, and products to restore the brand to automotive leadership.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

Last week I had the pleasure of spending some extended time online with a group of coaching and leadership development colleagues. I resisted doing so because I was scared to see how bad my sleep numbers would be. When we can improve our physical health everything else becomes a little easier.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 5, 2015

The Kodak name became synonymous with a resistance to change, but it’s not just innovation the company lacked. The largest, best-educated generation in history has become an under-utilized resource, vastly unprepared to move into positions of responsibility and leadership. So how do we lead this generation of rookie talent?

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Leadership traits likely also figure on the list as everyone wants to witness and learn from the skills of effective team leaders who know how to inspire the workforce. An essential quality of a good manager is being adaptable to changing times, trends, technologies, and tasks to ensure they can help their team adjust easily as well.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Guest Post By: Kyle Lagunas Old Habits Die Hard It’s no secret that social and mobile technologies make HR leaders nervous. The strategic play for HR is to team with IT to assess needs, research solutions, and implement new technologies enterprise-wide. Then, research technology solutions.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

To that end, here are 4 important leadership lessons we can learn from Star Trek to improve the way we lead our team and organization. But Kirk took things one step further in how he never hesitated in admitting that he got things wrong. Instead, his focus was on how to best serve his crew and their mission.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

With over three decades of experience spanning various industries, Ross shares invaluable wisdom on fostering a culture of continuous learning, data-driven decision-making, and inclusive leadership. By the numbers: from year-end 2020 to year-end 2022, the number of women in senior leadership roles at Blackstone globally doubled.

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The Empowered Buisness

MAY 6, 2014

It catalyzed me to seek mindset tools and technologies to create results with ease and less effort. Willpower is one of the least understood concepts, especially in the world of leadership. The fact that we have just so much willpower before it runs out is a critical, yet seldom addressed issue in the world of leadership.

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