Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If you click on any business or leadership-related blog recently, you’ve probably bumped into the new leadership boogeyman: QUIET QUITTING. Instead, Quiet Quitting is a movement by employees to leave work on time, ignore unimportant emails or calls after hours, and set personal boundaries. Photo by Joe Green on Unsplash.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash. Toastmasters: I’ve shared about the power of Toastmasters on the blog before. Whatever your reason, there’s a wide range of people there to connect with. Church: This one may seem strange, but it isn’t. Find your local club that meets your need.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. As any business grows, it’s only natural that management will have to get involved more directly with the employees in order to keep the company running smoothly and efficiently. Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash. Creating Trust.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There’s not a lot of thought put into what we’re feeding our souls. Photo by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash. There’s good news; you can find spiritual nourishment in multiple places. There’s good news; you can find spiritual nourishment in multiple places. 3 Ways To Nurture Your Soul.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 19, 2022

For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Business networking is one of the most important aspects of any successful business. However, it can also be one of the most stressful. Follow these tips, and you’ll be on your way to networking success! What is the dress code?

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Your team’s mission. Photo by Icons8 Team on Unsplash. Each time you attend a meeting, you will be given a role that will push you out of your comfort zone. Consider joining one of these. Find a local community college or a university where you can take a course on public speaking.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 9, 2021

The other day one of the leaders I coach said, “Lolly, you keep me grounded in my humanness. And when they can learn from you—whether it’s a quick consultation on a specific issue or a seminar on new developments in your field—that time becomes even more valuable. One-on-one time. Caring time.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2021

Work with Human Resources to identify and issues and resources, and share the information personally in a meeting or seminar. The best thing you can do for your employees is to be proactive in meeting their needs. 1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R. The One Aspect Of Crisis Management That No One Talks About.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 23, 2022

For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. This can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Let’s get started! Photo by The Lazy Artist Gallery: . One way to do this is to create common areas where employees can gather and brainstorm. Encourage collaboration.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 16, 2021

Effective meetings. Far too many organizations have meetings for the sake of having meetings, which is why meetings are viewed as such notorious time wasters. If your leadership produces effective meetings—short, structured and successful—you and your people benefit. 1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels: [link]. As a business owner, keeping your employees motivated is one of the most important things you can do. Here we have put together some top tips on how to motivate your employees. .

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 14, 2020

As I write this, most of us in the United States are marking one month of stay at home and work from home orders to mitigate the public health impacts of the coronavirus. ” What’s happening instead for most people I talk with is that they’re spending that found time on more Zoom meetings.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 25, 2022

One of the more interesting gripes about the virtual nature of work during Covid was that executives had no way of visualizing their status in Zoom meetings where everyone’s box was the same size. “Usually when diplomats meet at summits, props are avoided. Displays of power. Showing status.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 18, 2017

Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest growing regions, yet nearly two-thirds of its executives say their organizations can’t develop leaders fast enough to capitalize on growth. And if you have written a blog post that relates with one of those four themes, our May Frontline Festival is your chance to contribute!

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

After decades of experience with every imaginable type of leader and team, I think I know the secret of those successful teams: their leaders act in ways that meet each person’s individual emotional needs. Some people thrive on spending time with their boss. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.”

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 15, 2020

C reate informal meet-ups. Set up virtual meeting rooms where people can connect for quick meetings and communicate informally. Set up a channel in your messaging app or chat function where people can talk about what’s happening in the world and in their lives, post memes and videos, and compare notes on podcasts or movies.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Getting the best from people doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all formula. In its place, establish a culture in which rewards and promotions are based only on valid measures of qualifications and performance rather than political considerations or connections to powerful 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

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

People in uncertain times need stability so they can foster resiliency, and that stability is achieved when you create a purpose-driven culture that prepares them to meet every new challenge with confidence and a unifying sense of a shared mission. Leaders must adapt to focus on reliability. 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

MARCH 2, 2021

If you want your people to trust one another, you need to first demonstrate that you trust them yourself. Don’t rely on your own assumptions. Show your team not only that you depend on them but also that you trust them to meet expectations and accomplish what needs to be done. 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 20, 2020

After a leadership team meeting I attended not long ago, one of the executives in attendance sent an email asking to speak with me confidentially. Is it an isolated one-time incident, or part of a pattern? Read up on your employer’s conduct policies to learn about official and unofficial reporting options.

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Lead from Within

MAY 23, 2019

Everyone wants to have good meetings, especially the one-on-one meetings with their boss. Many people dread them, but those meetings are the foundation for success. The most productive meetings have a set agenda. Stay on track. Always focus on solutions instead of problems.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As the pressures of the pandemic drag on and winter brings shorter, colder days, the mental health of your employees is even more important than usual. Worry, stress, and anxiety have negative effects on productivity and effectiveness—not to mention overall health and personal relationships. 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

APRIL 9, 2020

Here are some touchstones to help you remember the things you need to do to maintain success—not only for yourself but also for those who are counting on you. Meet people where they are. Once you’ve addressed that essential element, you can move on to the next steps. 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

AUGUST 20, 2020

We need people who can help others overcome their weakness and fear and come together to do better, more difficult things than any one of them could do on their own. In other words, we have to meet the crisis head-on, because that is where we will find our strength. 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

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

A new leadership style has begun to emerge, one that reflects the uncertainty and chaos of our pandemic era. Leaders today need to understand and meet emerging demands in the highest levels of crisis and chaos most of us have ever experienced. 1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R. Photo Credit: iStockPhotos.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 22, 2019

If you think you spend way too much time in meetings, you’re not alone. Most of us know the feeling of looking at the calendar, seeing one meeting after another, and realizing that you have virtually no time in the day to actually accomplish the things you need to do. Lead from within: Meetings can’t be avoided.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

One significant difference: they need a little bit more attention and clarity up front. Here is a simple but meaningful process I use in coaching remote teams to be successful and stay on track: Articulate why the team exists. Set aside some time for the team to work together on articulating and communicating their “why.”.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 13, 2021

Last year I heard an interesting bit of feedback in one of these sessions: “At times his passion is great, but most of the time it’s overwhelming.”. To be an effective leader means being able to read the room and meet people where they are—not where you want them to be. 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

MARCH 23, 2021

One of your most important abilities as a leader is to let people shine. You shame, criticize or blame others publicly in meetings. Try to keep your eye on the consequences of everything you do as a leader and ask yourself whether it’s helping or hurting. #1 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

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One of the best ways to let people know you value them is to make a spontaneous stop by their office or desk and just ask, “How are you?”. Give people an opportunity to work on special projects beyond their regular responsibilities and help them achieve success. Bring on the food trucks. 1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

When I work with teams, I have them perform a lot of teamwork, but I also refocus them on a series of simple exercises to help them grow their position. What’s one thing can I change in my day-to-day work to make it more streamlined, more efficient and effective? Image: Royalty-Free License from Dollar Photo Club 2014.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 6, 2019

When you ask someone what they do for a living, it’s not likely that they’ll answer with “Well, I sit in meetings all day.” But when you look at the average businessperson’s schedule, it’s clear that meetings make up a substantial part of many jobs—especially for those in leadership. 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 24, 2020

Many people think of leadership as a glorified profession, one with impressive titles and lots of prestige and benefits. You may not have a sign on your desk that says “The Buck Stops Here,” but if you’re in leadership, it does stop with you. Leadership means liking your people, even the difficult ones. The Leadership Gap.

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Lead from Within

MAY 12, 2020

One trait that the best of them seem to share is an open-door policy. They hold a strong commitment to their people and want to make sure, no matter how busy they are, that they’re available and easily accessible to anyone on their team who needs support, is struggling to solve a problem, or has a great idea. Keep them motivated.

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Michael Lee Stallard

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Bartholomew’s Church in Manhattan before the start of the memorial service for Frances Hesselbein, my thoughts turned to one of the last days I spent time with the remarkable woman who had led the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Arriving early to pick her up that day, I found her meeting with two women and a Girl Scout.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Photo by Andre Hunter. Let’s Motivate! It’s really quite simple. What you have to do is show your team there’s a reason to be motivated. You are the one who can help unlock their motivation more than anyone else. You left that meeting feeling energized, excited, and, dare I say it, motivated.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 26, 2019

You may experience it by just showing up at work, by sitting in a million meetings a day, by feeling that you’re constantly in problem-solving mode, by juggling the day-to-day demands of management. The best leaders understand that when they defuse pressure, they lower their own damaging stress responses and those of everyone on their team.

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