Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

At my level, you’ve either got the skills or you don’t. I don’t believe I can learn anything by asking my team esoteric questions about where I can improve.”. Unsolicited Feedback Saved My Life. It’s no exaggeration to say that feedback saved my life – and I hadn’t asked for it. Don’t ever leave that glass.”.

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QAspire

MARCH 11, 2024

Conflict often drags us into “response” mode but it doesn’t have to be so. You can step away and take your time to think through, understand needs and frame a response that begins a constructive conversation. William says that you can step away to walk in the nature, have a coffee with a friend or take a few deep breaths.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This heartfelt post came from years of listening to high-performing employees vent their frustrations about the stupid things their managers said. Some options to start your empowered response: “Wow, thanks so much! What made that work so well, and how might I bring more of that into my work?”

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Lead from Within

APRIL 30, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on numerous aspects of leadership, and one recurring challenge that leaders face is the task of revitalizing their team’s morale when it hits a low point. Listen actively and empathetically to their feedback.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 11, 2023

Not that all managers aren’t working, but I have an enormous pile of my work besides having to lead my team. I constantly feel guilty that I’m not doing enough for them, but if I let my work go, my results will suffer. A manager who is responsible for their own results and responsible for leading a team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

And for everyone paying attention to your response (see also: How to Build a Great Culture in a High-Turnover World.). Sadly, we’ve been fielding a lot of calls and #askingforafriend questions from high-performers who’ve quit and dealt with a terrible response from their manager. But, what you do next matters.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

In 1863, the New York Herald published a story regarding President Lincoln’s response to criticism of General Grant. My favorite of these might be King George II, an advisor of his criticized one of the King’s military appointments, saying he was unfit for the role because he was a madman. People are a lot like trees.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 7, 2023

If listening is the willingness to have your mind changed, can you learn to listen and learn to be comfortable with being wrong? I’m glad that you’re with us and we’re gonna get to a leadership learning opportunity here in a moment, but it’s gonna take a second to get there. Can you change your mind?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

But now you’re in the role you feel like a puppet, being asked to take the role in a completely different direction. These tips, are more about grounding your response to those aggravating situations that are not necessarily “Wrong” with a capital W, even though you’re feeling wronged. Everyone SEEMED aligned.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 25, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. Jareth had his goblins take the child when Sarah wished Toby would go away. There’s always someone waiting to take over your responsibilities: Sarah was frustrated. Those words summoned goblins that would take away Toby.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One of the key responsibilities of a coaching and consulting professional is to enhance the capabilities and bring out self-awareness for executives, enabling them to become influential leaders who can inspire and motivate their teams. One key principle for success is the cultivation of a growth mindset.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

N EGOTIATIONS can take on a life of their own. You’ll encourage open communication, share information to strengthen the other party, work on building trust, and take actions that will bring you closer to arriving at mutually beneficial outcomes. The short answer is that we all hold some responsibility, but we may not know it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 15, 2022

Hey, it’s David and you’re listening to Leadership without Losing Your Soul, your source for practical leadership, inspiration tools, and strategies you can use to achieve transformational results without sacrificing your humanity or your mind in the process. Tomorrow Together Episode Transcript.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 13, 2023

Hey, it’s David and you’re listening to leadership without losing your soul. Because I have lived this, it’s something I have dealt with my entire life in a way my personality works, a way of showing up. As I said, I know because I’ve heard this feedback before in my career and relationships.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 27, 2023

But at the same time, it’s a perfect moment to take note of both the successes earned and lessons gained over the past 12 months. It’s in the vein of the latter that I wanted to look back at the numerous conversations I had with my guests on my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast to select my favourite guest moments and insights from 2023.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 2, 2022

As organizations flatten and people continue to work remotely, it will take more than an executive sponsor to ensure your leadership development sticks. They facilitate practical conversations about how the team can take performance to the next level. The Power of Leaders as Coaches. Wait, What? Who Has Time for That?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

They want me to do all this crap… none of it seems important, and it’s getting in the way of my real work.” ” It would have been tempting to just take Morgan’s word for it– that the “crap” she was being asked to do made no sense. Why does my work matter?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Through my experience, I have come to understand the pivotal role that the board plays in not only providing oversight and governance but also in guiding and shaping the organization’s vision and strategy. These individuals are entrusted with making strategic decisions that drive the success and sustainability of organizations.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

It also requires listening and speaking with intention. Decoding : occurs when the receiver actively listens to a message to ensure accurate transmission and interpretation. To accomplish this, leaders have a responsibility to ensure they are appropriately using every step of the communication cycle to deliver an accurate message.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2021

Use active listening and paraphrase their key points. What would you add to my list? I’ll listen to you for two minutes, but then you have to listen to me.”. Coach him on the importance of being responsible and taking the initiative. Their common response is, “Y es, I’ll help.” Stick to the facts. .

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Juan asked if I had involved his team in any of these recommendations (I had not, my miss). The best way I’ve found to stay confident and maintain my executive presence during such inquisitions is to focus on my team, the outcomes we need, why this work matters, and the support we need. How do I get better at this?

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 25, 2019

Guest post from Fred Halstead : Years ago, I complied with my wife’s request to have my hearing checked. Everything checked out and the doctor told me my hearing was fine. As you may have guessed, I realized it wasn’t my hearing that was defective – it was my listening. Judging others.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 20, 2022

My wife and I were thrilled with the difference the new insulation made. I reached out to friends to let them know about our experience and put my name behind the recommendation. My name was on the line. I know that I made the recommendation, but it is my responsibility to bring closure to these customers.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Diana Peterson-More shares two ways people like to take in information in her very practical book Consequential Communication in Turbulent Times , direct and indirect. or “Which direction should we take?” The trick is to figure out if the listener will respond better to the direct or the indirect method.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 2, 2020

When a big storm is forecast to come our way, Katie, my wife, starts to plan ahead, just in case we lose power: non-perishable food in the pantry (check), flashlights with working batteries (check), gas in the car (check), some cash on hand (check). Three factors, in particular, are on my radar screen. Second, the upcoming U.S.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

I decided to ask, and I did so by going on tour – a listening tour. The ‘Listening’ Tour. We’ve undergone a significant amount of change over the last year and my team is feeling the effects. We implemented a new ERP system in our organization, and it turned the jobs of my team members upside-down.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Former Chairman and CEO of Pepsico, Indra Nooyi , on assuming positive intent: “My father was an absolutely wonderful human being. If you take away that anger and assume positive intent, you will be amazed. Your emotional quotient goes up because you are no longer almost random in your response. You don’t get defensive.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Make it a priority during this season to slow down and take a break. Relax by a warm fire or take in the scenic view from your patio. Your reflections may trigger an emotional response as you recount losses you experienced this year. Adding to my grief, I suddenly and unexpectedly lost my dog to a brain tumor.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Here are my top 20 hacks to make you a better leader (in no special order): 1. Translate upper management's vague directives into things your team can understand and take action on. Let them take the limelight. When someone on my team screws up, be the responsible "buck stops here" person as the manager.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Is it my imagination or was there once a time when government service was considered a noble and worthy endeavor? S tart listening – There seems to be an awful lot of talking going on in Washington but not much listening. President John F. President John F. They can start by putting the SERVE back into public service.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The first five chapters of The Company I Keep: My Life in Beauty are a must-read for any entrepreneur. My future was being written in a jar of cream. My moment had come and I was not about to miss seizing it.”. My mother stopped at nothing in order to inform every woman about her products so that she would tell more women.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

This is where I do a lot of my coaching; helping leaders leverage the expertise and wisdom of others as they make the shift. Instead of, ”Listen to me, I have the answer!,” Focus On Giving Credit Versus Taking Credit. They need someone with wisdom to give feedback before they take another shot at it.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In my twenty-five plus years of work I’ve seen stable and unstable times come and go. Your Box: I was recently asked how I shifted my business and found success so quickly given the rug was pulled out from under me, like it was for so many. In taking out that word, she discovered that people built a more accountable, resilient mindset.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

But over my many years of coaching leaders around the world, I’ve come to realize that what separates great leaders from good leaders comes down to certain skills. But empathy requires powerful discipline, especially when it comes to listening. Taking the time to truly listen is never easy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2016

My particular role is Executive Assistant / Winning Well Ambassador, which means I take care of a myriad of things for Karin (and David) including staying in communication and coordination mode with other team members. Make sure to take time to get to know them as a person and learn what energizes them.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2020

When you use the directing style, you tell people what changes are needed and the specific steps they need to take. Just do it and get the hell out of my office! Check your talking to listening ratio. Each situation is different in terms of how much talking and listening you should be doing. Directing Style—Tell Them.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As a leadership coach, one of the most common questions I hear from my clients is “How can I unlock my full leadership potential?” Self-awareness allows you to understand your own motivations and to make informed decisions about the direction you want to take your leadership.

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