Lead from Within

MAY 19, 2023

Great leaders understand that success is not a one-time event, but rather a result of consistent effort and planning. Unfortunately, most managers and executive leadership teams ignore this sound advice. Instead, they jump from one year to the next without much thought to strategy or planning.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Every leader, whether their title is boss, manager, supervisor, or coach, has a lot going on. It’s important to have a plan for what to do when things start to fall apart. Here’s what I tell the leaders I coach about getting back on track: Acknowledge what’s happening. Talk to your leadership coach.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Lack of direction: As a leader, not having a clear vision or direction for your team can make it difficult to achieve goals and can lead to a lack of motivation among team members. Solution: Set clear and measurable goals for your team, create a plan to achieve them, and communicate the plan effectively to your team.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 10, 2024

But what happens when a leader gets lost in the minutiae, or as we often say, gets “stuck in the weeds”? Here’s how to navigate this tricky situation: Recognize the Signs: Firstly, learn to recognize when your leader is losing sight of the overarching objectives.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By understanding and managing emotions, leaders can create a positive and supportive work environment. Strategic thinking is the ability to analyze, plan, and implement strategies that support the goals and objectives of an organization. Therefore, it enables leaders to develop and execute effective plans and strategies.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 10, 2022

These are some of the top suggestions I share with my executive leadership coaching clients: Plan to work and work to plan. The most critical element of setting priorities is simple: make a plan. Some people review and adjust their plans first thing in the morning; others prefer to do it at the end of the day.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 9, 2024

These small but significant steps can have a monumental impact, catapulting your business to new heights. Here’s how effective goal-setting can elevate your leadership and skyrocket your business. Rank Your Objectives: Each goal carries its importance. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

What do you do at each step in the process? . What’s going on? Consider how they are impacting your customers and employees. Consider what working well (successes) and what areas are performing below expectations. Determine What’s Possible. What do people need at the current moment? Encouragement?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

The leader tells a person or group what changes are needed and why they are necessary. Specifically, the leader describes—the goal, plan, and deadline. Goal —Your goal is to make all the customer service reps fully proficient in using all aspects of the new software. . Plan —I want you to do these five things. .

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Lead from Within

MARCH 30, 2023

Working with a leader who is disorganized can be tough, especially if they are your boss. When your leader is disorganized communicate this to them in a respectful and constructive way. Addressing the disorganization: Once you’ve identified the problem, it’s time to have a conversation with your leader about it.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2024

Be a visionary: The most effective leaders have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and are able to inspire others to work towards that vision. Be a strategic thinker: Business needs good strategic thinkers and the most effective leaders are able to think strategically and plan for the long-term.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are a few hard steps you must take to become a successful leader: Managing isolation: Successful leaders tend to be isolated. Managing lack of time: Successful leaders are often inundated with an overwhelming amount of responsibilities and tasks, leaving little to no time for self-reflection and processing.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Therefore, it is always important to take stock of your leadership abilities. No sense of priority focus: A leader who is unable to prioritize tasks and focus on what’s most important can quickly become overwhelmed and cause their team to lose productivity.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

” Unlocking your leadership potential is not an overnight process and it requires a combination of self-awareness, skill-building, and consistent effort. This means understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, and what drives you. It also help to build trust and open communication within the team.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This includes identifying goals, creating plans, and making decisions that align with the team’s overall objectives. Emotional intelligence: A leader needs to be able to understand and manage their own emotions, as well as those of their team members.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 25, 2023

According to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management: 29% of employees deal with conflict almost constantly 34% of conflict occurs among front-line employees 34% of conflict is caused by stress in the workplace. Plan to make it successful: When it comes to resolving conflict, it’s important to plan for success.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

One question I often ask my clients is “What are the obstacles you encounter in working to create a great team?” Any time you’re able to advocate for adopting a more modern structure, give it your all. Many companies can’t properly manage their resources or their people. 1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

This is how AI will reshape the future of work and alter leadership dynamics forever: The Intersection of AI and Leadership Strategies: Leaders must think long-term, integrating AI into their strategic plans for market forecasting and supply chain optimization. Staying ahead in AI trends is key for future readiness.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

If you want to be a successful leader here are the four ways you need to learn how to use your time wisely: Create time blocking: Time blocking is the practice of scheduling your day into blocks of time for specific tasks or activities. As a leader, this helps you stay organized and focused, so you can maximize your efficiency.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Here are four ways to get rid of leadership insecurities: Understand your insecurities: The first step in overcoming insecurities is to understand them. Take some time to reflect on what triggers your insecurities and what specific thoughts and feelings they generate. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 26, 2023

Working with difficult people can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to effectively manage and resolve conflicts and challenges. As a result, you may be able to create plans and solutions that are more effective. Moreover, being open to voicing your own issues and thoughts.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 21, 2020

If your environment is not supportive—or doesn’t feel that way to your staff—you may need to take one of these steps: Say yes instead of no. Instead of automatically denying requests for a raise or flex time, for instance, let your first instinct be to agree. Sometimes this is a control issue; sometimes just poor planning.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 19, 2020

But what happens when we’re required to maintain social distancing and teams need to work remotely? You show your presence as a leader by reassuring those who count on you that you are there and doing everything in your power to make things run smoothly. Forge a plan but keep it fluid. Manage your relationships.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Don’t take anything they say to heart; remember that what they’re saying and doing is a reflection on them, not you. When you keep that in mind, it becomes a lot easier to manage your attitude and your emotions. Here’s what I can do …. I understand your position; here’s mine. Maintain your professionalism.

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Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 26, 2023

From delivering goods to getting people from point A to point B, the transportation sector is an integral part of modern society. The Thriving Transportation Industry The transportation industry encompasses a wide range of careers, from truck drivers and pilots to ship captains and logistics managers.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This new brand of leadership brings together two elements that seem oppositional: first, handling immediate threats in a rapidly changing and unpredictable time, and second, engaging in strategic planning at a time when everything we knew has changed and the stakes are incredibly high. 1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R.

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Lead from Within

MAY 5, 2020

But throughout the spectrum, there is one aspect of crisis management that no one is talking about. Whatever your approach, you must stay aware of your people. What’s happening today is effecting every person on your team at a deep level. Many are mourning what used to be. So they go into action mode.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 13, 2020

So how can you do your best when you’re working for a disengaged leader? If you’re in a position to do so, make sure that everyone on your team—including your leader—has access to information on mental health resources. Your leader may just be an introvert or someone for whom engagement doesn’t come naturally.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

As a CEO, success isn’t just about achieving your own personal goals. It’s also about driving the success of your organization and its employees. Setting clear goals and expectations: Successful CEOs are clear about what they want to achieve. They focus on what needs to be done to achieve their goals.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 28, 2021

Ask any group of leaders about the most important leadership skills, and much of the discussion will focus on capabilities like strategic planning and budgeting. Great leadership requires that you be confident in your vulnerability. Great leadership requires that you be confident in your vulnerability. The Leadership Gap.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2021

As leaders we want what is best for our employees, and that means caring for about their mental health—especially now. Let employees see your commitment. Provide (or advocate for) mental health resources at your company. The best thing you can do for your employees is to be proactive in meeting their needs.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 16, 2020

There are specific things you can do to manage those who are struggling to perform remotely: Create a trusted dialogue. Before you can expect your employees to take responsibility for their own actions, you—as a leader—must take the first step and set the standard. Simply ask them what they need to make things better.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 11, 2020

I make sure my coaching clients have the tools they need to manage their anxiety because left unchecked, it can do great damage to their decision-making ability and overall effectiveness. Here are some of the techniques I share with them for managing anxiety: Acknowledge your anxiety without denying it.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 2, 2021

Whatever your team’s situation, the best way for you to foster a climate of trust is to lead by example. If you want your people to trust one another, you need to first demonstrate that you trust them yourself. Here’s what that can look like: Trust your people to be capable. Trust your people to be credible.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

At its core, it’s nothing more than repeating back what one has heard to confirm a mutual understanding. The person originally speaking may start by saying, “To confirm that we have the same understanding, what did you hear me say?” and the listener responds, “What I heard you say….”. 1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

How you handle that situation is important—to your employee, to you, and ultimately to your entire team. It’s helpful to not only list expectations but also prioritize them, and to connect them to the big picture by showing how they add value to your team’s and organization’s goals. Manage how you give feedback.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Many competencies play a role in great leadership, but the most critical is probably emotional intelligence—the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and to understand the emotions of others. Manage self-regulation. Self-motivation means you’re aware of your goals and working with them consistently in mind.

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