Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Leaders and managers often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. That’s the danger of focusing on strategy or vision (the trail ahead) to the exclusion of the operational and management realities you face today (the ground beneath your feet). The Danger of Focusing Only on Strategy.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 17, 2021

New research from Carnegie Mellon argues that customers have a moral right to know how algorithms that affect them operate. The research contains a moral argument that the authors believe could form a foundation of any legal definition of such a right. ” The post Do We Have A Moral Right To Know How Algorithms Work?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 15, 2021

The following tips and ideas will help you learn how to boost employee morale and ensure your staff is satisfied and productive. A small gesture can go a long way in helping you boost employee morale. Another way to boost employee morale is to offer attractive benefits at your company. Show You Care. Offer Attractive Benefits.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

In a recent Bloomberg Businessweek article , Harvard Business School Dean, Nitin Nohria stated that because we all suffer from “ moral overconfidence ,” the most important thing business schools could be teaching is humility. Without it we operate from only one perspective—our own. This kills influence.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But we’re gonna start with a conversation about strategy and tactics, because leaders and managers can often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. The trail ahead, to the exclusion of the operational and management realities that you face today, that is the ground beneath your feet.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Therefore, it is important that you as an employer or manager are always searching for ways to boost morale in the workplace. It should be a straightforward and easy task to make it part of your admin tasks and company operations. Think Up Some Ways to Boost Morale Now. Take Their Ideas on Board.

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Art Petty

JULY 25, 2021

While I’ve not attended your business review session, I can tell you with confidence born of experience that most of these events are painful time, productivity, and morale killers. It's time to change your team's operating approach.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 13, 2021

Coconino County has enhanced its Public Works fleet operations by focusing on employee development and establishing new business practices. In addition to 18 employees operating three shops in two locations, the Division also manages two fueling sites and a Parts and Inventory Room. Background. Staffing Challenges and Planned Actions.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Here are some insights and action items to help maintain the alignment between daily operations and your corporate purpose: Express the Widespread Impact of Their Work Make the Connection Clear : Employees need to see how their work contributes to the bigger picture.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

By engaging experts to guide the search process, organizations can focus on their core operations while leaving sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to those who do it daily. Hiring a senior finance leader is a critical decision that should take time and effort.

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Coaching Tip

AUGUST 19, 2012

Moral attitudes are especially difficult to change, Jonathan Haidt, professor of psychology at the Stern School of Business at New York University, said, because the emotions attached to those preferences largely define who we are. You energize people to support your purpose or life signature with an overarching description of what you see.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. Lesson: Moral Hazard.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The conditions that we thought of as a strength are actually operating like a vice. Cultivate awareness: The paradigm shift starts with a clear understanding of what character is and how it operates. Extensive research and analysis concerning this can equip leaders with the necessary means to scale it in their own organizations.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

Competing in the Age of AI Networks and AI are reshaping the operational foundations of firms. Remembering Gertrude Himmelfarb, a Voice of Moral Clarity in a Time of Moral Confusion via @DailySignal. Rebounding from Mistakes by @samchand Why Your Response Matters More Than the Mistake.

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leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether strategic moves that a company makes are to expand its operations, improve competitiveness, or achieve distinct financial objectives, M&A transactions often present a double-edged sword that brings about exciting opportunities while also introducing uncertainty and change that can be unsettling for employees.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

How leaders operated within, or pushed against, the constraints of their time illustrate characteristics of responsibility, vision, sacrifice, and more. King showcased morally compelling, truth-telling leadership and drew attention throughout the nation and around the world to the persistence of segregation and racism.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 3, 2021

Many businesses have struggled since March 2020 and are only just returning to their pre-pandemic operations. However, this has left many organisations scrambling to cut costs and potentially scale down their operations. It Can Boost Morale. Downsizing your operations through redundancy is sometimes necessary. Conclusion.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Successful leaders inspire, encourage, build trust, and boost morale. As a leader, it is important to be proactive in addressing issues that may be affecting morale, such as poor communication or lack of recognition. They act as mentors, coaches, and guides to others, empowering employees to reach their full potential.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Guest post by Dr. Steven Mintz: Ethical leaders create a culture in the workplace that promotes moral values and establishes an ethical tone at the top. An ethical workplace culture is one where moral values define relationships between employees, the organization and other stakeholders. Moral virtues govern our behavior (e.g.,

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Two parallel tracks are operating: the work track and the personal track. Bosses who only focus on getting the work done generally have teams with poor morale, limited engagement, higher absenteeism, and the like. Kantor, PhD. They explain that: " Leaders need to facilitate connections with their teams.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Businesses in such thriving environments often face the need to move, whether for expansion, to tap into new markets, or to enhance operational efficiency. Without proper planning, businesses risk operational disruptions, financial losses, and a negative impact on customer relations.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

By encouraging your workforce to bond with one another, you will be ensuring that they function as effectively as possible when operating as a team. In this article we take a look at three of the team building exercises which produce the best results in terms of raising morale amongst your staff. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2023

Keeping Your Workers Morale High There is so much literature on why you should care what your employees think and feel about your business and the benefits of having a workforce with high moral e. However, you may be curious about how you can heighten the morale of your workforce.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 31, 2023

They are tasked with translating strategic direction into operational reality, managing teams, and dealing with the practicalities of day-to-day work. Strategic Thinking: While they're closer to operational details, middle managers also need to be able to think strategically.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

This erosion of trust undermines team cohesion and can significantly affect morale and productivity. Reduced Global Competitiveness Failing to address cross-cultural challenges compromises your ability to operate effectively across different markets. This is an open discussion about the norms and ways in which the team will operate.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

Other leaders operated machines. Leaders aren’t super-powerful beings that design and operate organizations. Today, it makes more sense to think of a leader as gardener, not a machine designer or a machine operator. The Powers That Be may come up with an idea that threatens your productivity or morale. Bottom Line.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

What’s more, startups operating in this way were found to be more effective than larger firms attempting to do likewise, as skepticism around the motives of larger firms often diminishes any good they can do. This is especially so for businesses that are able to portray the climate crisis as a key moral issue of our times.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 4, 2021

. “The ill effects of amoral managers are made even worse when they operate in organizations that are thought to be ethical from the perspective of employees.” This undermines the ethical behavior of their team, who themselves display less moral courage and higher levels of unethical behavior. Moral courage.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 13, 2014

Webster’s New World Dictionary gives two definitions of “integrity”: the first is the quality or state of being complete or whole; the second is being of sound moral principle. Most of us define it as the latter – that is, being of sound moral principle, viewing it as a virtue or character strength. Follow me on Twitter @GrantWattie.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 23, 2013

Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings trilogy when we see characters who find themselves in difficulty because they have strayed from their moral center. Innovation Leadership Operations & Strategy John Baldoni Leadership and Innovation leadership and making it big leadership and wealth N2growth' That could be a lesson contained in J.R.R.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Building a Moral Framework for Machine Decisions: With AI making more decisions in the business, ethical considerations are becoming crucial. Leaders should work on creating ethical guidelines for AI operations to ensure fairness and transparency. Hold beginner workshops on trends like AI, automation, and cybersecurity.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We’re still operating within the same paradigm.” It is the source of credibility and your moral authority as a leader.”. And the irony is that not only is this the far more enduring approach, it’s actually the more efficient way [in the long run] to get things done as well.”. So just how do we make the shift to Trust and Inspire?

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Ethical business practices can be defined as a set of principles and behaviors that influence how a company conducts itself in relation to daily operations, interactions with others, and decision-making policies. Instead of short-term gains, consider the social and environmental impact of operations.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 28, 2017

No matter how well staffed, how large your operation, or how trustworthy the firm is that you’re outsourcing to, it falls to you as the responsible business owner to make these 5 checks to your assembly line before you give the go-ahead for production. You’d be wrong. Here’s what to look for upon your first inspection: Duly Staffed.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s why staff wellness is so important: Elevated Employee Morale: Fostering an environment where employees feel supported and esteemed contributes to higher morale, thus nurturing a workplace culture imbued with positivity.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Here’s why staff wellness is so important: Elevated Employee Morale: Fostering an environment where employees feel supported and esteemed contributes to higher morale, thus nurturing a workplace culture imbued with positivity.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

They must also be adept at navigating the intersection of clinical care and management expertise, balancing delivering high-quality care with financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Regardless of the circumstances, organizations often experience significant changes in their overall operations and culture during these times.

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