Tim Milburn

MAY 15, 2012

It is empowering people so that their decisions and actions are in line with the overall values and strategy of the organization. Without purpose, even the best strategies fail. Everything — policies, programs, strategies, and rewards — must be aligned with purpose. Effective leadership begins with purpose.

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Tim Milburn

JUNE 22, 2012

I know the strategy of what I’m doing, but do I know how my strategy, how my team’s strategy, how my department’s strategy, all the strategies fit into the organization’s strategy? I know this sounds contradictory to #7, but that’s leadership. What does the future look like?

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Leadership Motivation Micromanagement Strategy 126

Tim Milburn

AUGUST 14, 2012

Labovitz and Victor Rosansky, co-authors of Rapid Realignment: How to Quickly Integrate People, Processes, and Strategy for Unbeatable Performance. The first step toward rapid realignment is to get leadership team members aligned with The Main Thing of the enterprise and its strategy. This is a guest post by Dr. George H. Author Bios.

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System Critical Success Factor Metrics Consultative 115

Tim Milburn

JUNE 26, 2012

Of course, there are all kinds of strategies of what to do and how to do it. But even the best strategy can be thwarted by an untimely or irresistible distraction. In the words of Mike Tyson, “Everyone has a strategy until they get punched in the face.”

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Learning-by-Doing Strategy Planning Project 160

Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Without a proper perspective and strategy to handle problems, the progress of your group can be halted and conflict can easily escalate. Too many times we execute the following strategies when faced with a problem: 1) Run from it. When you and your team begin to lose momentum, it can seem like every issue you handle is a problem.

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Strategy Objective Video Energy 152

Tim Milburn

JUNE 18, 2012

I’m not against learning better practices, identifying key strategies, and gleaning from the wisdom of others. I have all kinds of tips, advice and strategies on this site for improving your communication skills. If you want to be a better public speaker, stop reading this blog post. Go out there and speak…publicly.

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Public Relations Learning-by-Doing Advice Tips 114

Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

I offer one strategy that can dramatically change the tone of your conversations – and it starts with your greeting. You greet people everyday. You say “hi” in all sorts of ways. In this edition of Got A Minute? Go ahead and hit play. It’s only a minute long. Got A Minute?

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Video Influence Training Strategy 104

Tim Milburn

APRIL 1, 2013

Here are some of the strategies I’ve learned. Here’s my strategy… One of the best ways to combat the negative voices in our lives is with the power of the positive voices. If you know where to find the positive voices in your own life then the strategy is simple… Feed the positive voices.

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Mentor Learning-by-Doing Maturity Positioning 127

Tim Milburn

MARCH 23, 2011

“When you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.&# – Author Unknown. The term dead horse, is a metaphor for whatever project, system, or strategy you’re using to move you or your team forward. As the opening quote states, your best strategy is to dismount.

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Resistance Long-term Objective Strategy 90

Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

I offer one strategy that can dramatically change the tone of your conversations – and it starts with your greeting. You greet people everyday. You say “hi” in all sorts of ways. In this edition of Got A Minute? Go ahead and hit play. It’s only a minute long. Got A Minute?

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Video Influence Training Strategy 83

Tim Milburn

APRIL 5, 2012

Drucker’s wisdom has shaped the mission and strategy of countless organizations. Long recognized as the “father of modern management,” Forbes once called him the most perceptive observer of the American scene since Alexis de Tocqueville. Here are ten of the most profound lessons that I’ve learned from Drucker: 1.

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Drucker Organization Resources Strategy 160

Tim Milburn

APRIL 19, 2011

10 Strategies To Grow In Your Influence With Others. Attitude – as you make decisions in choosing your perspective. Leadership – as you make decisions about your influence. Related posts: A Better Kind Of Character. 5 Ways We Lead Ourselves Below The Surface.

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Influence Strategy Leadership 107

Tim Milburn

MAY 18, 2012

There’s a few great strategies to increase engagement here. The second strategy is to get them moving. The first one is that you, as the primary communicator, presenter, or teacher need to be moving. Don’t get locked behind a podium or lectern.

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Tim Milburn

JUNE 20, 2012

For me, I’ve found the following strategy (which I call “The Three W’s”) to be paramount in accomplishing the tasks and projects that I both need and want to get done. This leads me to the next part of my strategy. P90X allowed me to focus on the most important thing: working out (hard).

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Goal Uncertainty Planning Tools 148

Tim Milburn

JULY 1, 2014

Developing a lifestyle of excellence is the only strategy that will ensure that you keep moving in the right direction throughout your student leadership year. * * * * * * * *. Think about why you chose to run for a student leadership position. What did you hope to accomplish? Why not make excellence a goal for the next 90 days?

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Goal eBook Quality Definition 137

Tim Milburn

APRIL 17, 2012

Here’s some simple strategies to handle your “zipper” moments. If no one is commenting on your work, you may not be saying anything worth commenting on. Whenever you receive a corrective comment, you can languish in it or learn from it. If its valid, acknowledge it. If its helpful, appreciate it. If its fixable, fix it.

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How To Audience Construction Follow-up 137

Tim Milburn

JULY 3, 2012

Second, I hope you know I work hard to practice the various tips and strategies I write about here. My blog stats have more than doubled since January. I’m on the verge of breaking through 10,000 pageviews a month. I am taking this week to do some halftime work. I am contemplating a couple of things: a.

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Newsletter Blog Brand Energy 101

Tim Milburn

MAY 7, 2012

/NOTE/ This is a guest post by Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese and is an excerpt from the book they authored entitled: The Collaboration Imperative: Executive Strategies for Unlocking Your Organization’s True Potential.

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Team Construction Audience Follow-up 155

Tim Milburn

JULY 9, 2013

Question: What other strategies do you use to increase your motivation? So the next time you look at your to-do list, don’t start out thinking you need to find the motivation to tackle the items on your list. Instead, find five minutes to get you started. The motivation will be along shortly. The Day After P90X. My Top 3 Excuses.'

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Motivation Tools Course Resources 148

Tim Milburn

JUNE 19, 2013

Either way though, the company leader’s identity and organizational psychology , helps guide the business foundation on vision, principles, strategy, goals and most of all, business communication. Larger firms CEO’s will be more distant, and much more professional, with investors in mind. photo credit: h.koppdelaney via photopin cc.

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Company Morale Incentives Motivation 107

Tim Milburn

MARCH 5, 2014

Simply hoping failure doesn’t happen is not a good strategy. Because a student leadership culture that doesn’t know what to do with failure will dumb down the leadership development process in order to minimize the mistakes made by students in leadership training.

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Development Leadership Development Process Learning-by-Doing 141

Tim Milburn

MARCH 16, 2012

Sometimes busyness can be a great strategy for getting things done. Think before you speak and make important decisions. Calm your anxiousness about what’s next by taking time to breathe. Learn to be efficient with tasks, effective with people. But it can create barriers in our relationships with others.

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Efficiency Delegation Learning-by-Doing Planning 149

Tim Milburn

JULY 13, 2012

What is your strategy to stay organized and keep tasks prioritized? Do you only do what’s required or do you often give a little more? Are you more focused on what’s expected or on excellence? Ability to self-regulate. Are you consistent in your character choices? In what ways are you disciplined and undisciplined?

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Self-aware Leadership Tools Mentor 141

Tim Milburn

JANUARY 24, 2012

Each year, students enter into their positions with a variety of strategies to make things better (depending on how they view better). For the most part, they are never required to step down because a strategy or idea failed. In my work with student leaders, I provide a lot of space for students to make mistakes and try new ideas.

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Follow-up Maturity Learning-by-Doing Download 105

Tim Milburn

JUNE 28, 2012

What other strategies do you use to make sure you don’t lose these things? Prioritize your life and live according to a strong set of values. As you look at the list, what are the danger signs in your own life letting you know you’re losing something important? Related posts: When You Lose An Election.

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Learning-by-Doing Motivation Resources Strategy 132

Tim Milburn

AUGUST 2, 2012

Do: All the thinking in the world (while vitally necessary) doesn’t change anything until we put plans, strategies, and schemes into motion. We must measure our own courage, strength, resources, and resolve to ensure we are ready to pay the price of achieving the dream. Action puts the “maker” in difference-maker.

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Delegation Price Motivation Positioning 146

Tim Milburn

MARCH 24, 2014

Simply saying I need to complain less is the same strategy as complaining itself. Take the time to reflect on the reasons why you feel the need to complain about a problem instead of spending your energy on solving the problem. Create a plan to complain less. It’s all talk. It may be positive reminders or disciplined reflection.

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Energy Open-book Positioning Travel 162

Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Circumstances mess up the best strategies and plans. .” For most people, the ability to predict the future with 100% accuracy is only a wish that will never come true. Life has a way of happening. When you find yourself with an unforeseen obstacle, let somebody know. If you’re going to be a little late – tell someone.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Your growth plan should include a strategy to use your learning in way that aligns with your purpose. Identify ways to capture your learning (in journals, file systems, online archiving) so you can access it easily when you need it. Next Action: What will you do with what you learned? Think about your purpose for learning.

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P&L Learning-by-Doing Planning Letter 107

Tim Milburn

MAY 30, 2012

Exit strategy 101 — If you’re meeting one-on-one with someone else, meet in their office. Evaluate our meetings on a regular basis. For example, during my last evaluation, I realized we needed to have less meetings. I call that a successful evaluation.

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Brainstorming Exit Strategy Short-term Download 153

Tim Milburn

APRIL 25, 2013

Before you become overwhelmed, I want you to think about how to implement each of these four strategies. My hope is that you will start off your student leadership year the right way. This is simple advice for student leaders (or most any student) who want to get the M.O.S.T.

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Leadership Commitment Learning-by-Doing Project 118

Tim Milburn

APRIL 18, 2011

10 Strategies To Grow In Your Influence With Others. I was guilty of #5 this last week and needed to go and apologize to the person for it. I’d welcome your response and comments. Related posts: 3 Subtle Ways We Get Stuck In Relationships. San Francisco Giants Build “Trust&# With Fans.

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Cooper Morale Influence Review 90

Tim Milburn

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

They have stated that “he is not letting them be themselves, that they are questioning his offensive strategies, and that they think he is panicking because he fears losing his job.&# ( ESPN – 11/29 ) Everyone recognizes that this team has a lot of potential. A formula or strategy must be adapted for the people on team.

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Tim Milburn

DECEMBER 7, 2010

It can help you create a smarter strategy (we’ll talk about revise in a future post) for the next time around. Too many times we’ll find something that didn’t work and revoke it from our list of effective outcomes or strategies. This is part of the value of evaluating one’s experiences.

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Learning-by-Doing Advice Resources Download 75

Tim Milburn

APRIL 19, 2012

As you plan your exit strategy from your student leadership position (and I recommend you create one), here are some of the reasons you should aim for a strong finish. You get to end the year with celebration, a sense of accomplishment, and the satisfaction of a job well done. When you end your year wrong, it just ends.

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How To Exit Strategy Project Positioning 127

Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

I propose two simple strategies to assist with this process. You keep that promise to yourself by taking charge when it comes to your own growth. Without the structure of an educational system, some leaders lack the ability to identify opportunities to learn and grow. You can measure and motivate your own growth by… 1. Planning ahead.

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Tim Milburn

AUGUST 29, 2013

If so, I’d like to share the strategy I’m using. Constantly switching apps or software actually works against that goal. And the biggest barrier to achieving my goal…is me. Perhaps you suffer from the same thing.

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