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The Key to Change is a People Focus

Lead Change Blog

Prussian Field Marshal Graf Helmut Von Molke the Elder , famously said that no plan of operations extends with any certainty beyond the first contact with the main hostile force. I believe the book, written by Roger Plant, is now out of print, but you may pick up an old copy via the hyperlink.

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When Scaling Your Leadership is a Matter of Life or Death

Next Level Blog

Roger Castle is their chief development officer and Kim Belcher Morris is their director of major gifts. That will enable them to be in a position where they never again have to turn down food that’s offered by their donor partners. So, how did they do it? Stay flexible – Don’t stand on historical roles.

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Train, Provide, Give and Empower…and Laugh When You Can!

General Leadership

For the non Air Force people, the TACC is the air operations center responsible for the planning scheduling and execution of all airlift and tanker operations, 24/7 365. By early October, we were trying to establish airfields for our troops and aircraft to operate out of. The Power of Empowerment.

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Change is a Double-Edged Sword

Lead Change Blog

Fullan describes a positivity towards change that resonates deeply within me. Fullan describes these as ‘arational’ factors and provides several examples, such as: Strategy and operations are not always fully integrated. Its relentless pace these days runs us off our feet. Leading change well requires managing arational factors.

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8 Behaviors for Becoming A Smarter Team

LDRLB

[Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Roger Schwarz. Roger is the author of the new book, Smart Leaders, Smarter Teams. ]. Most leaders often operate under a mindset of unilateral control where the manager or leader feels responsible and accountable for the team and thus dictates to them. Focus on interests, not positions.

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Executive Coaching Company Breakdown: How to Get the Most Out of Coaching for Strategic Change

N2Growth Blog

This demonstrates that despite being masters of their craft and holding positions at the top of their organizations, executives still crave advice and the opportunities to reflect on and improve their own work. Executive coaching fulfills this need. Why Should Your Organization Be Interested? .” Is Executive Coaching Worth It?

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The Difference Between Great Leaders And Posers

N2Growth Blog

This may sound harsh, but the truth often is… I’ve witnessed far too many people in positions of leadership that wouldn’t recognize an opportunity if it hit them squarely in the face. If you cannot recognize, attract, and acquire opportunity you should not be in a leadership position. Put simply, opportunities are time sensitive.