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How to Avoid the Artificial Maturity Trap

Leading Blog

Children today are overexposed to information far earlier than they are ready and underexposed to real-life experiences far later than they are ready producing a kind of artificial maturity. Tim Elmore writes in Artificial Maturity , that “it looks so real because kids know so much, but it’s virtual because they have experienced so little.”

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Put On Your Big-Boy Pants: Navigating Your Career with Grit and Grace.

Rich Gee Group

In the journey of your career, the phrase "Put on your big-boy pants" (or big-girl pants) is more than just a call to maturity; it's an invitation to step into the realm of personal growth and professional excellence. Seek Feedback : Regularly ask peers, mentors, and supervisors for feedback.

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The Leader's Greatest Return

Leading Blog

Character is about managing your life well, so you can lead others well. They position them and mentor them.” Mentoring Leaders: Coach them to the next level. Leaders have a responsibility to mentor others. For mentoring to work, it becomes a two-way street. As mentors, we should both teach and learn.

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Generational Change and Leadership

CoachStation

I am very lucky to be working as a coach and mentor with some great companies and leaders. Both Luke and Kevin are measured in their thinking and mature in reasoning. As is the transition of students from university into the workforce. Is generational change impacting the need for different types of leadership?

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First Look: Leadership Books for October 2021

Leading Blog

For the first time, Dell reveals the highs and lows of the company's evolution amidst a rapidly changing industry—and his own, as he matured into the CEO it needed. Whether they are on center stage or behind the scenes, managers know who these top players are, understand their worth, and want more of them on their team.

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Yes, But How? (A Leaders Made Here Post)

Lead Change Blog

The maturity of your leaders. Mentoring – This is a cornerstone for many organizations. So, why not skip formal training and do everything in mentoring relationships? Let the formal training do what it is best suited to do, and let the mentoring relationships deal with more personal issues and applications. It depends.

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Training Middle Managers On People Management Basics

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Training Middle Managers On People Management Basics Here is a simple idea: Whenever you have a new manager (project manager/departmental leader) joining in your organization, put him/her through a simple training program on how to manage people.