Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 21, 2019

Some of your decisions are bigger than others, and so to be considered successful on your terms as well as the terms of others means you must make more good decisions than bad decisions when the stakes are highest. At the heart of sound decision-making is being crystal clear about what you stand for. And what you don’t want.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This White Paper is excerpted and adapted from Ultra Leadership: Go Beyond Usual and Ordinary to Engage Others and Lead Real Change (Giuliano, Lioncrest, 2016). The problem is leadership on autopilot. In such an underperforming state, without leadership that can drive real change, organizations are trapped in a vicious cycle.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2016

A few things have happened recently that increase performance pressure on character-based leaders who are dedicated to doing what’s right: The Oxford Dictionary announced the word post-truth as its 2016 word of the year. 10 things to do to keep “post-truth” from crippling your leadership. Talk about shifting ground!

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The Center For Leadership Studies

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Effective leadership in a global workplace requires more creativity and diligence than ever before. 1 The challenges are amplified with remote team members who are likely scattered across time zones of states and provinces, regions and continents. Finishing the math, you see that only 20% are fully onsite as of this poll.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Not only did 2014 mark five years that I’ve been writing online for this blog, but this was also the year I finally added “author” to my list of credentials with the release of my first leadership book, “Leadership Vertigo”.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 15, 2014

I hope you’ll enjoy the combined insights Chris and I bring to this piece on how we can effectively take over the reins of an established team and help them to continue to achieve success in attaining the shared purpose that defines why we do what we do. * * * * * The house is perfect. What about your successor?

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Here are some of the most effective steps you can take: Lend a listening ear. Here are some of the most effective steps you can take: Lend a listening ear. Allow people to express themselves—give them the time and attention they need to vent, speak and express what is on their mind. We all want our employees to be happy at work.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 18, 2019

As a leadership coach, I have found that leaders are usually measured more by who they are than what they do. Skills and reputation is incredibly important in leadership. No matter what great things you do, your leadership will be impaired if you’re not the person you should be and you are not doing what you should be doing.

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Experience to Lead

APRIL 24, 2024

Dick is an expert in leadership development and organizational effectiveness, with a notable background that includes leading learning initiatives at IBM and facilitating several of our Apollo Leadership Experiences. Our Top 6 Tips and Tricks For Facilitating a Learning Experience 1.)

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 16, 2014

In my previous piece, I discussed why leadership should be hard in the context of how so many leaders I’ve work with are now struggling to find balance between the rising demands on their attention and resources, and having the time to assess their leadership and what they need to do going forward.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Values are an important part of any organization. Your values communicate what is important to the organization and what you believe in. Setting clear values will help not only you lead better but your team to do better work. You may want to say “We value respect” or “We value humility.”

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HR Digest

APRIL 27, 2023

What if vulnerable leadership can help you achieve your goals and inspire your team? In fact, recent studies have shown that vulnerability is a critical trait for successful leadership, one that fosters trust, inspires loyalty, and drives innovation. Vulnerability in Leadership: What it’s all about?

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 31, 2012

Lesson 1 – Encourage collaboration between different teams and departments At the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics, Canadian skier Sara Renner encountered a situation I’m sure she never imagined would happen. Thanks to the quick response of this coach, Renner and her teammate Beckie Scott went on to win the silver medal in this event.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 31, 2012

Lesson 1 – Encourage collaboration between different teams and departments At the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics, Canadian skier Sara Renner encountered a situation I’m sure she never imagined would happen. Thanks to the quick response of this coach, Renner and her teammate Beckie Scott went on to win the silver medal in this event.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Specifically, that just as is the case with giving recognition, the act of giving feedback should not be about you. From simply telling employees what they did wrong, to empowering them to take charge of their efforts in a manner that helps the organization to achieve its shared purpose?

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 5, 2017

A Reel Leadership Article Recent DC movies have fallen flat. There were plenty of leadership lessons in the Wonder Woman movie and I’m going to share those with you today. Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman. This was her goal. Expect to see change in your leadership.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

While experimentation is certainly a cornerstone in science, these conversations also allowed me to remind others of another valuable skill we can glean from science – that of learning about observation.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

In this month-long celebration of my first book “ Leadership Vertigo ”, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of having some of the top leadership experts – Doug Conant, Liz Wiseman, Jim Kouzes, and Barry Posner – share their insights about three of the four leadership principles discussed in my book.

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Leading with Trust

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Growing up playing sports, coaching my kids’ sports teams, and being a sports fan in general has taught me numerous lessons about life and leadership. But how do you build that kind of trust in a team? It’s the team leader’s job to structure the team and its environment in a way that allows trust to flourish.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 24, 2014

Indeed, the ability to foster collaboration in your organization has become a critical leadership competency as technological, process-driven differentiators give way to people-centric ones in today’s knowledge-based global economy.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fiction : multitasking accomplishes more than focused effort.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

Over the next 90 days, you can build not only your business but also your personal leadership beyond what you may have thought possible. Let this be the year you become the leader you want to be–in your business and in life. Goal-setting is an important part of being a great leader. Know yourself.

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CO2

JULY 22, 2013

by Calvin Guyer In a previous post , I covered 5 Leadership Failures. Failure to involve your team in setting goals. ”People are not lazy. They simply have impotent goals –that is, goals that do not inspire them.” People are not inspired by your goals; they are inspired by their goals.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 5, 2013

Welcome to the August 5 th , 2013 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For this month’s Carnival, I asked an all-star collection of leadership experts the following question: What is one piece of advice would you give to a new leader/manager? Dan McCarthy, from Great Leadership : “ 25 Tips for New Managers.”.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 6, 2018

Not only will you find these two things, you’ll also find leadership lessons in Skyscraper. Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Skyscraper. When he turned around, you see him holding his son. Great leaders know they won’t be fully prepared for everything leadership will throw at them.

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RapidStart Leadership

DECEMBER 5, 2017

How can you stay optimistic in the face of failure? Failure is a natural part of doing business, of being human, and of attempting to do things you haven’t done before. But before you pull the plug and succumb to a gloomy “it’ll never work” outlook, there are three questions you should ask yourself. People don’t buy.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Perhaps you’ve heard of the professional growth tool called the Individual Development Plan (or IDP for short). They’ve proved quite handy for many organization seeking to develop employees’ leadership skills (instead of only job skills). Home About Coaching Contact Guest Posts Archives. by Nathan Magnuson.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 22, 2014

When it comes to leadership in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, there’s no question that the only constant we should expect is change. Of course, great teams are not simply a product of the various people who comprise the group. Of course, great teams are not simply a product of the various people who comprise the group.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 24, 2018

This is a fun way to get people talking, and to loosen up the mood at any meeting. Through my own research, and many conversations with some of the best in leadership, a clear story begins to unfold as we imagine a hippie, a neuroscientist, and a favorite boss. Who would order the drink with a fancy umbrella? Who might get a club soda?

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 29, 2014

When you’ve been writing a blog for 5 years as I have starting this month, one of the things you appreciate as being a key factor behind your longevity in this sphere is the importance of taking a vacation break to employ the 3 R’s – rest, review, and reflection.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Steer clear of any “Big Boss” talk. Whilst you might think you are being authoritative and making your mark in your new role, your team are sure to take an instant disliking to you and are likely to go on the defensive with you from the word go. Get to know your team as individuals.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 5, 2016

To that end, as we make plans for what we’d like to achieve in 2016, here’s a look at my Top 10 Leadership Insights from 2015, insights that can help you to use your leadership to not only drive success in your organization in 2016, but create that kind of environment that will allow your employees to thrive under your care.

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RapidStart Leadership

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

To help with that, here are six ways to help you step outside that comfort zone as an introverted leader. I’m sure you are generally familiar with the recognized traits of introversion. For a quick refresher, you can check out Nine Signs You’re Really an Introvert by Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sure, leaders may perform the occasional miracle, but for most of you, most of the time, leadership is accomplished by doing a lot of little “ings&# thoughtfully and consistently over time. They are the “ings&# that show your character and make others want to follow you. Note which ones you need to focus on.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role.

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Mark Sanborn

JANUARY 20, 2021

What will you be known for in 2021? What if you were so good at your work, such an asset to your company, that your employer would do almost anything not to lose you? . What if you performed in such a way that people buzzed about your remarkable performance and wanted more of the product, service, or ideas you provide?

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

But the kind of smart I’m talking about is the smart that inspires, the smart that speaks to us and makes sense, the smart that allows us to move past ourselves and do something about the things that keep us stuck. Let these smart thoughts inspire you and motivate you to power through whatever is blocking your path to success.

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