Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 16, 2012

In a military revolution, the best weapons technology is a huge advantage. In the social media revolution, these are the weapons that will give you an advantage… Quality : Those who think the social media revolution is just about new communication technology miss the point.

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Media Reputation Quality Technology 196

Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Below is a simple, 3 phase approach to prepare your organization for advances in the disruptive technology of social media. Don’t push social media on an executive uncomfortable with the technology. Advances in social media represent a disruptive technology for just about every organization. All Employees.

Media 195

Media Training Case Study Human Resources 195

Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 17, 2013

Consumer Trust: Positive online reviews make 52% of consumers more likely to use a local business. BrightLocal: Study – 72% of Consumers Trust Online Reviews as much as personal recommendations by BrightLocal 3/12/2012. CMSWire: Key location-based Technology Stats and the Effect on Business.

Forrester 197

Forrester Retail Media Succession 197

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

In order to influence creativity and innovation, leaders should also encourage employees to make mistakes in order to learn. The fear of making mistakes is deeply ingrained in our psyche says Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies [link].

Creativity 183

Creativity Influence Innovation Brainstorming 183

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Bret Simmons at LeaderLab takes us beyond the blue sky of servant leadership and gives it strong roots by describing research and practical tips for embedding its practice in Servant Leadership in the Workplace. Anne Perchel of Germane Consulting shows us the magnificence of our minds in Book Review: What Goes On Inside Our Heads.

Leadership Development 220

Leadership Development Development Leadership McCarthy 220

The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 3, 2011

” Tomorrow we’re publishing the October issue of The Leader Letter. If you missed any or want to review and reflect, here are points to ponder: What expectations do I have for the people on my team? Are increasing workload demands along with always-on technology taking control of my time? Am I a servant leader?

Servant Leader 58

Servant Leader Letter Review Technology 58

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 19, 2010

Since I work with technology execs, I constantly hear people promote the stereotype that technically brilliant people cannot lead. Using your language, is it possible for someone to be technically brilliant AND a leader? This resonates with my desire to always look for strengths in a person.

Executive Coaching 167

Executive Coaching Blog Greenleaf Maslow 167

Modern Servant Leader

MAY 31, 2012

I also do not review, share or recommend any books that do not make it to step 2. If I’m really uncertain a book is worth reading (rare), I may even listen to it at double speed (an option in most MP3 players). If I didn’t catch enough value in the book, that’s it. I put it away and likely never reference it again.

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Books Power Tools Reference 192

Modern Servant Leader

JULY 24, 2012

Invite followers to meet you offline, review new content or provide product feedback. Ask Permission. The band asked permission from their followers to do something a bit different. This engaged the crowd. You can do the same. Ask them for permission to address them in a new manner.

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Media Succession Audience Content 195