Leading Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2020

W HILE the introverts at the office may not be top-of-mind when it comes to assembling a project team, you could be overlooking valuable contributors. Too often, the ideas of introverts are drowned out, yet when sought out, can have true merit. A measure of an effective team is that it utilizes all team members’ strengths. Implement a 1-minute rule.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Edmondson - (September 2023) We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Edmondson - (September 2023) We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. T HE FALL EQUINOX arrives on September 23. Time to turn the page. Temperatures begin to drop. The days get shorter. A good book helps us to do just that.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 27, 2015

Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of, The Genius of Opposites. Introverts succeed when they, “Stop trying to be like extroverts and tap into their strengths.” Tap strengths: Listen and paraphrase. Give yourself time to reflect… Continue reading →

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The Genius of Opposites: Extroverts and Introverts by @SkipPrichard. Here are a selection of tweets from September 2015 that you might have missed: Stop Providing Too Much Information @EdBatista. The Truth About Courageous Leadership by @LollyDaskal. Role Models from Dangerous Situations by @ArtPetty. The Two Sides of Pope Francis.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Since many years, I had a 1993 edition of this fantastic self-help book titled “Thoughts to Build On” by M. Kopmeyer which, for reasons unknown, I could never read. Finally last week, I noticed it when I was clearing my bookshelf and was hooked to it. Life isn’t going to give you any more than what you ask for. Keep moving.

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Decker Communication

MAY 31, 2023

But what I encouraged her to do was the opposite: “I want you to get mad, find something that gets you pissed, frustrated. She shared she works on her breathing, meditates, and gets into a Zen-type mindset, which is fine… for some. We need more passion. If you feel all your audience should embrace it, then show the passion.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The titles listed below—published in 2023—capture many of the key themes and trends organizations are wrestling with. In a time of great uncertainty, courage, empathy, love, and a passion to improve the status quo now and forever are required. These titles address how it can be done and how others are doing it. How many have you read?

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 14, 2015

In her latest book, The Genius of Opposites: How Introverts and Extroverts Accomplish Extraordinary Results Together , Jennifer Kahnweiler continues to explore the world of Introverts and Extroverts, as we all learn more about the power that comes through being different. I have a special interest in this workplace discussion.

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Coaching Tip

AUGUST 27, 2015

Yet, introvert and extrovert opposites working together can accomplish great things. The Process of Opposites Process. Accept the Alien: You can't change your opposite, but you can understand him or her. Cast the Character: Know each person's role in a scenario and cast them so that you bring out your opposite's best.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

The “remove rather than add” approach means innovative service leaders focus on eliminating whatever exists in the work world that fuels the opposite of boldness—i.e., The “remove rather than add” approach means innovative service leaders focus on eliminating whatever exists in the work world that fuels the opposite of boldness—i.e.,

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Were people associating genius more with men than with women, or were these fields less welcoming to women? Were people associating genius more with men than with women, or were these fields less welcoming to women? Implicit bias. The researchers wanted to understand some of the possible causes of this phenomenon.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Were people associating genius more with men than with women, or were these fields less welcoming to women? Were people associating genius more with men than with women, or were these fields less welcoming to women? Gender biases. The researchers wanted to understand some of the possible causes of this phenomenon. Measuring indirectly.

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CEO Blog

JUNE 1, 2016

Between love and madness lies obsession - Calvin Klein (I did not know madness was the opposite of love and is obsession really a good thing? I recently read a book (big surprise) that had a list of taglines and that got me thinking. Do taglines work if they are just words? And if you want a sports car, go with a red Prius like me).

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 23, 2013

For all of his visionary genius and contributions to society, many believe that Steve Jobs was a horrible role model for leadership. Those that get picked for a post will receive a free copy of my eBook. This question from Kathy L.: “Why, Why, with Ken Blanchard, John C. I love this question! I think there are a number of possible reasons: 1.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I discovered a genius way to strengthen my marriage. This may be opposite for some couples. Again, this may be opposite for some couples. And, it’s so simple. First… I calendar everything. Then… I share my calendar with my wife. It makes her feel a part of my day. She feels more secure in the relationship.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 18, 2014

Benjamin Franklin famously said that “Genius without education is like silver in the mine.” W hen was the last time you sat down and gave yourself an honest, in-depth self-evaluation? Do you come up with short-term and long-term practical applications? Do you convert your new-found knowledge into powerful life-change? Think back.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

“We find surface ways of appearing original—donning a bow tie, wearing bright red shoes—without taking the risk of actually being original. When it comes to the powerful ideas in our heads and the core values in our hearts, we censor ourselves.” writes Grant, “it becomes a more sustainable source of originality.”. No one wants to be sold.

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The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Part One of a Series on The Tempting Ten Wallow Words Carl Sandburg, the American historian, poet, and novelist who won two Pulitzer Prizes, once said, “There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud.” Giving in and giving up comes way too naturally.

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The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, their overall leadership scores are generally well below those of other less technical groups. Many poorly rated participants are quite surprised — even shocked — by this feedback. We often discuss how very smart leaders with deep technical expertise frequently direct rather than develop others.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 1, 2019

If you run a service based business or are planning to set one up at some point, then one of the key things you’re going to need to ask yourself is whether or not you want to position yourself as a specialist or a generalist.

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Daniel Coyle

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The usual answer: Belichick is a football Einstein, a genius who out-thinks, out-schemes, and out-adjusts everybody else. But when you look closely at how Belichick operates, he’s actually the opposite. So here we are again, another Super Bowl week with our nation forced to confront the Belichick Conundrum. It’s a tempting view.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2020

Reduce the Conflict and Drama. Here are some things I bet you don’t want at work: Tension. Backstabbing. Despite what we want, many of us find ourselves working in environments full of conflict and mistrust. What do we do? It’s not always easy to just quit and find a new job. Anna Maravelas is the president of Thera Rising International.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 4, 2015

They want to get published, win awards, have their talent and genius recognized and celebrated. They may envision snapshots of awards ceremonies, book-signings and interviews. Image via Creative Commons. So, these guys with ambitions know that the reality of success isn’t so perfect and the path to it is neither easy nor sudden.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2022

I felt like a genius consultant when I uncovered the root problem, but the truth is I only discovered what they already knew – yet never admitted. I once consulted with a church struggling to move forward. I quickly assessed that they needed to create unity in the church in order to move forward. They were divided by lesser issues.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 15, 2020

It’s a trait that was highlighted in Warren Bennis’ exploration of the most creative teams in Organizing Genius. It’s a trait that was highlighted in Warren Bennis’ exploration of the most creative teams in Organizing Genius. Making the case for older entrepreneurs. Is it always the case however?

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 29, 2014

When we surge right of center, pure confidence is contaminated in degrees by egotistical behaviours such as overconfidence, arrogance, conceit, and an exaggerated sense of genius. The following is a guest piece by G5 Learning co-founder and author Steven Smith. Everyone wonders where their true strengths lie. And that limits them.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 21, 2012

Here are 7 impractical leadership principles I practice: I don’t meet alone with the opposite sex – Unless there is someone else in the office, I don’t meet with females alone. I talk to pastors frequently who find themselves in a difficult situation. Honestly, good leadership isn’t always practical. Let me explain.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 23, 2018

I felt like a genius consultant when I uncovered the root problem, but the truth is I only discovered what they already knew – yet never admitted. I once consulted with a church struggling to move forward. In working with the church, I quickly assessed they had a unity problem. They wanted to see people come to know Christ.

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ExactHire - Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2018

Surprisingly, though, research studies suggest the subconscious proves the opposite. Surprisingly, though, research studies suggest the subconscious proves the opposite. How do you know when it is time to throw in the towel on your latest project? So what keeps some of us going despite the odds? Why do we overemphasize talent?

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

I don’t meet alone with the opposite sex. I talk to pastors frequently who find themselves in a difficult situation. Many times they know the right thing to do, but they can’t bring themselves to do it. Honestly, good leadership isn’t always practical. Sometimes it would be easier just to take the most efficient way.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 2, 2012

You can follow him on twitter or download a free copy of his eBook Grace Is. What the Last Supper taught me about leadership: One of the most rewarding experiences of my life was viewing Leonardo DaVinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper in person. Everyone knows the painting. The image is ingrained on our minds. Hotels are rarely cheap.

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Rajesh Setty

MARCH 10, 2011

In short, Dan’s book is brilliant and Dan is a genius++. Go opposite (look where no one else is looking to see what no one else is seeing); 6. Like every call, I went with an open mind allowing the discussion to go wherever it went. That was a good thing. I hope to arrange for that soon. Think about that!!!

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

AUGUST 19, 2015

Burns and Allen. Jobs and Wozniak. Lerner and Loewe. Siskel and Ebert. They are all dynamic duos: extrovert – introvert pairs who created something together that neither of them would have done on their own. What’s their secret? Too often extroverts complain to each other about their introverted peers. They speak before they think.

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Chris Brady

JULY 19, 2010

  Yet Leonardo is heralded as a universal genius, the ideal ofthe Renaissance in which artists were not only proficient but expected to bemasters in many fields.   Yet Leonardo is heralded as a universal genius, the ideal ofthe Renaissance in which artists were not only proficient but expected to bemasters in many fields.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 19, 2012

But scientific evidence of the last 30 years has proven just the opposite. But scientific evidence of the last 30 years has proven just the opposite. What made Apple great was the combination of Jobs's genius with the little-c mindsets of the people he worked with and who weren't afraid to express their own ideas.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

You’re Not the Boss of Me Skip to content Home About Me About This Blog ← The Leadership of Integrity Message to New Leaders – Bring Your Courage to Work → February 16, 2009 · 1:00 am ↓ Jump to Comments Leadership & Humility What the world needs is more geniuses with humility. I think so anyway.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2012

Workers know the opposition. Wireless printing, mobile-friendly projectors, even Apple-genius-bar like configurations in which employees can try out new gadgets and troubleshoot problems with IT experts are invading the office and reshaping the enterprise technology experience in the face of the mobile-device revolution.

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