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JANUARY 16, 2020

Numerous studies have proven the positive impact of culture on performance and how fulfilling employees see their work. How do you know the Positive Impact was due to culture change? Often senior leaders who embrace the positive power of culture find themselves in organizations that don’t support this world view.

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APRIL 24, 2018

Positivity! As they enter the bar, take a seat, and choose the perfect beverage, it is very clear they all have a deep and wide appreciation for positivity. It is all true, and positivity begins as a frame of mind. If you have a strong desire to learn more about positivity, that is a great place to start.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Use these two powerful words as a response to constructive feedback (which should be seen as a gift), positive feedback, as a way to express gratitude for going the extra mile or a job well done, or when someone brings bad news or a problem to your attention. Variations include "Good work!" and "Way to go!"

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

They are leaders who practice confidence in our ability to create a positive outcome no matter what the circumstance. Regular daily practices keep us grounded, focused, positive, and healthy. Inspiring leaders are those who practice ‘alignment’. They are the ones who will get us there.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

She could have focused entirely on Jane’s weaknesses and frustrated all of her attempts to undertake positive work. The ability to reframe or reinterpret a given situation enables leaders to see that positive consequences can be built from even the direst circumstances. Notice the word choice here—Joan chose. P.S. Jane flourished.

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JUNE 4, 2020

Guest post from Beth Armknecht Miller: Recently, I was working with an executive who shared a job description for a new IT position. He leads a rapidly growing company so there were going to be multiple hires for the same position in a short period of time. A very costly mistake, when the salary for position was $120K.

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MAY 21, 2020

Removing the obstacles to accomplishing daily goals and solving problems—and giving employees the leeway to make their own decisions—turns this negative into a positive. This is a way to unite teams and get an instant dose of positivity. Sometimes this is a control issue; sometimes just poor planning. Redefine problem solving.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

They have this great knowledge and skill set for the job requirements but communicating in a manner to get positive outcomes from others was sorely lacking. On the other end of the spectrum, when you communicate effectively and achieve more positive outcomes you enhance your sense of well-being. Communication is a basic human need.

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

Give Positive Acknowledgement So many leaders overlook the simple yet powerful practice of acknowledgement. Positive acknowledgement is a form of energy for team members. Lead by example in giving positive acknowledgement and team members will start to give positive acknowledgement to each other as well.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Helicopters are so maneuverable, being able to land almost anywhere, and rise above the exact position to hover over the site. They focus on ensuring their intentions come across with a positive impression to others, making their impact a positive one on the world around them.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

It’s hard to land a management position when you don’t have the title “manager” on your resume, or be able to provide specific examples of your management experience. So what’s an aspiring manager to do without holding formal management positions? career paths management careers management jobs'

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JULY 30, 2019

Are you positive, upbeat and smiling when you try to succeed at anything, or are you down on the world and predisposed to think in skeptical terms about what is possible? Believe it or not, no matter how hard or angry, ditching the negative and accenting the positive just might feel good.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

At least not without guidance from mentors, experience, desire to think of others first, and the will to absorb his or her staff’s positive and negative traits. Same rules don’t apply to everyone : Being in a position of authority requires a professional attitude and a consistent manner when handling problems and people.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

They are not a leader because their position entitles them to be; they see leadership as a verb, a skill to continue to develop and hone. The reason they do this is high-performance leaders understand that their number one goal is to create more high-performance leaders so they can move up to their next position and create more value.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

When we let go of the focus on titles, positions and accolades, we set the tone for successful ideation and instill this characteristic in others, cultivating the next wave of leadership. This is humility at its best – productive and positive.

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JUNE 22, 2017

Maintain a positive attitude. Dogs are just about the most positive creature on Earth. An effective leader is definitely more of the ‘glass half full’ instead of the ‘glass half empty’ kind of person who projects a sincere positive attitude that others find contagious and inspiring.

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MARCH 12, 2013

Or, you’ve done a position based succession plan for key positions, and identified a slate of 3-4 candidates for each position. Maybe you’re a manager, and you’re just concerned about identifying and grooming successors for you own position, so that you’ll have a replacement ready when it’s time for you to move up or on.

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JANUARY 15, 2014

Then define what will keep you engaged and happy in your current position. Ask yourself, what needs to change with your current position? Once you have a list of those needed changes then determine what you can control and what you can’t control in your current position. First, list the reasons why you want to make a change.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

Whether it’s a career plan or an organizational strategy, we tend to feel far more comfortable developing positive, purpose- or mission-driven strategy. Backcasting is positive. And now ask yourself: What could you start doing today to prevent those reasons from happening? It’s practical. It’s logical. Failure is commonplace.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

The fact that one holds a position barely qualifies one to be a leader. Because they hold a position? About the Author: Raghu Kalé is an accomplished communications professional who has positively impacted business outcomes by supporting corporate and operational strategy. Guest post by Raghu Kalé: IS leadership overrated?

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JULY 29, 2014

Use these two powerful words as a response to constructive feedback (which should be seen as a gift), positive feedback, as a way to express gratitude for going the extra mile or a job well done, or when someone brings bad news or a problem to your attention. Variations include “good work” and “way to go”.

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MARCH 9, 2017

Science has shown that when we are filled with positive emotions, our brains actually work much better and our results improve. Our research has found that a positive brain is connected with increasing sales by 37%, productivity by 31%, and decreasing the negative effects of stress by 23%.

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APRIL 30, 2013

If you’re in a senior leadership role in a large organization, there’s a good chance there is a succession plan for your position in case you get promoted, win the lottery, get hit by a bus, leave to take a position at another company, or need to be replaced for poor performance. Define the future requirements for your position.

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APRIL 5, 2018

To counter that tendency, develop a standardized list of interview questions, gather information on each candidate without bias, and fairly weight all the candidates against objective criteria for the position. Lack of clarity about the needs of the position. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, you won’t find it.

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AUGUST 6, 2012

A comprehensive set of documents, often used in formal Board of Director or senior leadership meetings, that include replacement charts for key positions, position profiles, performance and potential grids, development plans, executive profiles, competency models, company and talent management strategy, and other various documents.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

Accountability means the prompt application of POSITIVE consequences (when folks do the right things the right way) and NEGATIVE consequences (when they don’t). Consistent Accountability – leaders must hold all staff accountable, day in and day out, for meeting performance expectations and values expectations.

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MAY 28, 2020

5) Pricing – Should you position your brand as a premium or everyday product? He has held leadership positions with iconic global brands and has worked in many international markets. 4) Consumer Purchasing Power – Do your target consumers have enough money to purchase your product the way it is currently designed?

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Then, they got to work, saw a small error in the employee’s performance and – instead of leading with the positive – they tell the employee the small thing that was wrong. It’s pretty amazing when you conceive how powerful a small positive gesture can be. The same ripple effect can of course occur when projecting negativity.

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JULY 3, 2012

Number of “key positions” (usually succession planning positions). Number of HiPos (high potentials) ready to fill those positions. Ready” is the key word here, that is, they could step in if one of those incumbents in a “key position” won the lottery and decided to retire. Percentage of key positions filled by HiPos.

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MAY 24, 2018

Let’s apply Tamara’s practices – and positive results – to influencing others in the workplace. Don’t miss the opportunity boost employee engagement, service, and results by focusing on positive relationships daily. First, invest the time. Pay attention to more than just results.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Another asked if I thought they should keep their mouth shut when their boss tells them one thing and then abruptly changes their position in a meeting. Learn to observe, listen and get the “whole picture” before you take a position. This is the “Killer App” for mitigating politics… Be forever positive.

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AUGUST 12, 2014

Managing up means establishing and maintaining a positive and productive relationship with you manager so that your managers needs are met and you get what you need from your manager. What is managing up and why is it so important? Read my latest post over at About.com Management and Leadership to find out how to manage up.

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JUNE 8, 2017

Amy Blankson has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology. presidents for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. She is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two U.S.

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JUNE 1, 2017

Instead of worrying about when they’re going to leave, focus on helping your employees be as valuable as possible while they’re with you; ● It’s unlikely that one organization could offer the range of opportunities – skills, positions, locations, terms, or dynamics – that every employee will want over the course of their careers.

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JUNE 29, 2017

It’s like the difference between having a position of leadership and being a true leader. You may have authority, but you’re not a true leader because of any position or authority. So, if position or authority don’t equal leadership, what does?

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JULY 30, 2020

Emotional Excellence: Being able to emotionally connect, relate, and collaborate with others in positive ways that can result in caring-trusting relationships that enable you to have high-quality making meaning conversations with others that create or deliver value will be a key human differentiator.

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MARCH 25, 2019

He specializes in coaching highly successful CEOs and senior-level executives who are open to positive change and wish to increase their abilities as great leaders. That event accelerated my interest in making listening a hallmark for me, not only as a coach, but in all aspects of my life.

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