Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

E LEVATING your leadership game is a mindset. In Peak Leadership Fitness , author Timothy Tobin writes, “A leadership mindset is essentially the belief in yourself and your abilities as a leader. A negative leadership mindset is rooted in self-doubt, uncertainty, and lack of inquiry. You are in control of your mindset.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 8, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is the first in a Series exploring 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership as we approach IoT Day on April 14th. Unlike the software design projects of the past, working in the IoT takes us into completely uncharted ethical territory.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

In the competitive realm of business, reaching the C-suite represents not just a pinnacle of achievement but also a testament to one's leadership, vision, and dedication. Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise. Here's how to bridge that gap: 1.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Leadership is not a quality that is innate in some people and not others. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 ways that you can develop strong leadership skills during your adolescence. Joining clubs and teams is a great way to develop leadership skills. Anyone can develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The last few weeks of the year mark a time when most leaders are busy working on getting the last of the year’s projects completed while at the same time looking at developing goals and strategies for the year to come.

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CO2

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Unseen Backbone of Business Leadership In the dynamic world of business, the role of an Executive Assistant is often the unsung hero in the narrative of leadership success. Building a Bridge to Leadership A significant aspect of coaching is bridging the gap between administrative excellence and leadership acumen.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Genuine gratitude transforms your leadership. An Inexhaustible Source of Leadership Gratitude. Even your direct reports don’t have to follow your leadership. When you embrace this fundamental truth – that everyone is a volunteer – it will change your leadership forever. They choose to. Outcome: “You did it!

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

I was six months into a new job and my boss’s boss asked me to take on a major project. I worked hard and gave the project my evenings and weekends until it was done. When I returned the completed project to my boss’s boss (ahead of schedule and with better quality than anything he’d seen), he frowned. It no longer is.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 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. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. Communication. Creativity/Inspiration.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 3, 2021

However, in our project-based learning activities following 9-11, they shined bright. Leadership can come in a moment when you need it. If you Google leadership resources, you will find 807,000,000 results. Narrow your search by focusing on one leadership element, but you will still find a large number.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Incubation Helps Self-Reflection In September 2011 I finally identified the root cause. The incubation period was long but finally I understand the real reason why I had such a hard time completing a project in 2010. The Secret to an Efficient Process.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wikipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. The learning that results helps improve the problem-solving process as well as the solutions the team develops.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wickipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. The learning that results helps improve the problem-solving process as well as the solutions the team develops.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Coaching is a collaborative process focused on individual development and improvement. Identifying Organizational Needs: Assessing Challenges and Goals Assessing the challenges and goals of an organization is a critical first step in providing effective leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2024

Employee Retention Strategies During Reorganizations, Layoffs, and Corporate Chaos Melissa and her team started the change process well. The company had retention bonuses in place to help affected team members stay through the finish line, and they clearly defined the process, roles, and timelines. They had a clear communication plan.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2021

In Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power Of Project Leadership , she recommends that you do not fall prey to these three most common traps in project management: Managing tasks, events and processes at the expense of leading people. Being reactive and focusing on the urgent rather than the important.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. I am struggling with how to take our established Succession Process to the next level. We have been using the 9 box and Likely 5 process for a number of years, and I am trying to figure out what is next and how to freshen up the process.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 16, 2017

Here are ten signs to look out for when your leadership strategy becomes ineffective: Your team consistently falls short of expectations. Poor performance and lack of results may indicate that your leadership does not drive them toward accomplishing goals. Good and effective communication greatly helps any leadership strategy.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

talk on and on about servant leadership. If you’re working on a construction project, ask them if they’ve ever built anything before. This will give you a window into other things they are good at and enjoy, which may come in handy when you have a special project. Yet it’s still so rare to see it before your eyes in real life.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

And we find that the leadership approaches and the language used aligned itself with that goal. It is this need that David Marquet thoroughly discusses in Leadership Is Language. This is the subject of Leadership Is Language. Third, focus on the process and not on the people. No variations. How could this be done better?”

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CO2

JANUARY 10, 2024

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership is more than a skill—it’s a catalyst for success. Middle managers from various departments were provided with one-on-one executive coaching , focusing on enhancing specific leadership skills. The core of this initiative? ROI in coaching.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 1, 2020

In Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power Of Project Leadership , she recommends that you do not fall prey to these three most common traps in project management: Managing tasks, events and processes at the expense of leading people. Being reactive and focusing on the urgent rather than the important.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, the gap-closing process falls apart quickly when the company compels employees to change their behavior in order for the company to arrive at its future desired culture. Who : Leadership trust - Does leadership trust its employees to take risks without fear of being punished? How does the organization enable teamwork?

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QAspire

JUNE 10, 2012

A start-up or a fledgling organization relies on individual heroism of their people to successfully deliver projects. These team members are enthusiastic, engaged and willing to see the project succeed. They are emotionally connected to the purpose of project/organization. To manage growth, processes are introduced.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Action-learning based leadership development. An organization-development process developed for a company. Internally we developed the acronym GEEKS ( gather, entangle, empathy, knowledge-share ) for the process. Six months total GEEKS process time. ~3

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

I expected my organization to stabilize and save me in the process. Leadership instability feels more pervasive than ever right now. When leadership around you is unstable, you have what it takes to drop an anchor and influence others to do the same. This gets triggered when we’re surrounded by unstable leadership too.

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QAspire

APRIL 8, 2024

During our conversation he mentioned, “Our biggest enemy is not our competitors but our own complexity as an organization in form of organizational design, structures, processes, culture, systems, tools, scale and metrics.” I recently interacted with a senior business leader of a large organization.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2024

In the realm of leadership, there’s a profound responsibility that rests on the shoulders of every leader – the responsibility to drive transformative change within their organizations. Explore how AI can enhance your existing processes. Start with small, manageable projects to understand AI’s capabilities and limitations.

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Great Leadership By Dan

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. Those projects certainly cannot be ignored. Tobin: Congratulations! You’re a leader. What can you do to become a great leader?

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

This proactive approach shows leadership potential and a vested interest in the company's success. Action Steps: Regularly brainstorm potential improvements to your team’s processes. Volunteer for projects that address these challenges. Attend company events and participate in cross-departmental projects.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Of course, building a healthy and high-performing workplace culture integration is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. Partner with cultural anthropologists to analyze company rituals, communication styles, and decision-making processes. Transparent and consistent communication from the CEO and leadership team is crucial.

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 8, 2018

“In any organization, you’re going to run into challenges to expanding your leadership influence. Here are four roadblocks to overcome for effective leadership influence. If managers play favorites, or favor certain types of projects just because they happen to like them more, you might have trouble making your ideas heard.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I was interviewing a leadership team member to prepare for an offsite planning retreat. She wearily said it was their unfocused frantic pace of activity. “We have lots of projects, goals, and priorities. When something goes wrong, or results are falling, frenzied leaders pile on new objectives, projects, rules, and policies.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As a leader, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial to embrace decentralized leadership. The Shift from Command to Choice Gone are the days when a command-style leadership could drive an organization forward. The post Decentralized Leadership: Nurturing Independence in the Modern Workplace appeared first on CO2 Coaching.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 12, 2024

You’ll learn to express care and investment through phrases like, “I care about you, this team, this project.” These phrases with solidify your communication skills in the process. He organizes these phrases into four critical areas: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 22, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I often see leaders struggle with how to effectively delegate tasks and projects to their team in a way that empowers and motivates them. But there are ways to ensure that tasks and projects are completed successfully while also empowering and motivating your team. Stay connected.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 30, 2018

In this environment, servant leadership can be challenging. While servant leadership runs counter to our social norms, it also contradicts our very nature. As you walk your path of servant leadership, it’s critical that you acknowledge you’re still the self-oriented person you always were, only with higher expectations.

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