Leading Blog

JULY 14, 2017

T HE Camino de Santiago is a network of ancient hiking paths that all lead to a shrine to St. I first walked that trail – 435 miles over 29 days – in 2013 and have returned twice since. When you walk for a month, you inevitably get lost. James in northwest Spain. Welcome Help. Learn from the Past. Don’t Judge Others.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 31, 2012

There’s more to come in 2013 , but in the meantime, here are my favorite posts from 2012. What’s the Big Deal About Employee Engagement? - I still believe that if you give employees what they want most, they’ll give you everything they have in return. Coming in 2013. Here are the IDP basics.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 27, 2014

The second recognition I received came from Kelly Services in their list of the “ Top 7 Blogs Every Manager Should Read ”, where I found myself being included alongside such preeminent sites as the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg Businessweek’s Management Blog, The Gallup Blog, and Seth Godin to name a few. The first came from Inc.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Not only did 2014 mark five years that I’ve been writing online for this blog, but this was also the year I finally added “author” to my list of credentials with the release of my first leadership book, “Leadership Vertigo”. Read more on this leadership insight here: Are You Creating Value Through Your Leadership?

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Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 19, 2014

Think about the ones you set for yourself. Have you made any progress? Understanding these roadblocks will help you apply some preventive medicine – and increase the odds that you won’t fall into the same old traps. Only you will make you better! by Marshall Goldsmith and Kelly Goldsmith.

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QAspire

JANUARY 8, 2014

In 2013, one of the highlights of her work was “ Value of Vision ” series. This year, I discovered James Lawther’s blog and I am glad I did! Here is a preview of James’ writing: The Simple Reason People Won’t do as You Ask. If you are trying to change behaviour , it is wise to appeal to people’s self interest.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 22, 2021

Read this invaluable book if you are an entrepreneur or business owner preparing to sell your business. Read this book even if you don’t plan to sell your business but want to learn how to operate at peak performance. Weak people or products then leads to weak profits. What’s the best time to sell my business?

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 12, 2021

Read this invaluable book if you are an entrepreneur or business owner preparing to sell your business. Read this book even if you don’t plan to sell your business but want to learn how to operate at peak performance. Weak people or products then leads to weak profits. What’s the best time to sell my business?

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 20, 2021

Read this invaluable book if you are an entrepreneur or business owner preparing to sell your business. Read this book even if you don’t plan to sell your business but want to learn how to operate at peak performance. Weak people or products then leads to weak profits. What’s the best time to sell my business?

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Mills Scofield

MARCH 19, 2013

Thank you Julie. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. This Spring 2013 we’ve begun by focusing on how books that can be used as tools to inspire and motivate people to act, to change, and to drive innovation where they are. Did you hear about Congress? What did Arianna Huffington say?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2016

As you might suspect, Sam Walsh is a widely recognised name within the mining industry. Gordon Berridge: Our readers, with mining knowledge, will be will be familiar with the name Sam Walsh and Rio Tinto, but to provide a complete sketch of your background, would you please share a brief summary of your career history?

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 4, 2016

That book was inspired, in part, by what I’d learned about the importance of stress management when you have a chronic illness (or are living your life in a way that’s likely to lead to one). Today, I regularly give speeches and lead workshops on mindful leadership and self-management based on the content of that book.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In part, this feeling was due to the fact that at this point I had garnered a sizeable international audience in parts of the world where it was business as usual instead of a holiday period. It’s a point that was once again reinforced just last week with my previous piece where I addressed the question “ where do we go from here? ”.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 5, 2016

In my penultimate article from 2015, I made the point that in answering the question “ where do we go from here? ”, we have to look back on the journey we’ve taken and what lessons and insights we’ve learned that can help us as we move forward.

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Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 26, 2014

One night over dinner, I listened as a very wise military leader shared his learnings from years of experience with an eager, newly-minted General, “Recently, have you started to notice that when you tell jokes, everyone erupts into laughter – and that when you say something ‘wise’ everyone nods their heads in solemn agreement?

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 10, 2019

How You Can Learn from Amazon. Aren’t you curious how Jeff Bezos did it? And, more importantly, what you can learn? Fortunately, Bezos gave you his plan, if you just know where to look. He is a leading authority on insurance, risk management, technology, and innovation. It just works.”

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 7, 2014

While most of our jobs don''t involve leading a tour of Marines through an ambush, or rushing into a relief zone just decimated by a hurricane, in today''s fast-paced, hyper-competitive business environment, we are ALL on the front lines, says Wood. Operation: Starting Gun in Moore, OK, Summer 2013 Photo By: Kirk Jackson, Team Rubicon 1.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

And, certainly, a combination may occur where organizations promote from within and look to fill some roles from external. I’m sure you can name many more than just what’s on this list. Think of the leaders you know who are great at what they do. Why do you, or would you, follow them? Change management.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 6, 2014

Holy frijoles, 2013 is over! How did you do? How did those resolutions and goals you made at the end of last year work out? What was your 2013 resolve? STOP BEFORE YOU START: Don’t make any resolutions for the future until you have defined your present situation. WHAT CAN BE?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 19, 2013

If you can remember that far back in Facebook history (2007), it started as a ‘fan’ page. Why did they change it? ’ We believe this change offers you a more light-weight and standard way to connect with people, things and topics in which you are interested.” Who is liking you? ” Huh?

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Think about it: Google knows when you’re sleeping. Google knows when you’re awake. Google knows if you’re bad. How did he find my house? How did he know what I wanted? Especially you. Google knows where you live. Google knows where everyone lives. Lead a civic group.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 19, 2014

When Jesus began to organize a team, He used practices which maybe helpful for us today, especially those of us who are leading teams during a transition or start-up phase. When developing a team or starting a new team, it’s good to have someone with experience in what you are doing. 12 Leadership Principles of Jesus I admire.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2020

Here are some things I bet you don’t want at work: Tension. For instance, if I am feigning happiness that you received the promotion and I had not, you would discern my insincerity via facial inconsistencies with my purported emotions. Reduce the Conflict and Drama. Backstabbing. What do we do? The Rise of Anxiety.

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Steve Farber

DECEMBER 19, 2016

She chronicled her journey in her book, Leading Through The Turn , and spoke recently to me about it. “You have to be willing to scrap the map and go with the detours in life,” she told me. “If you do, you’ll go places you never dreamed of. Life always throws you uncertainty and change.

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Steve Farber

DECEMBER 19, 2016

She chronicled her journey in her book, Leading Through The Turn , and spoke recently to me about it. “You have to be willing to scrap the map and go with the detours in life,” she told me. “If you do, you’ll go places you never dreamed of. Life always throws you uncertainty and change.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

“Where’s the action? Where’s the game?” Lots of successful ones do rant, but there are rules to follow if you’re one of them. See how you sound to others by listening to yourself. You may not like it. For the uninformed, the show is about a craps game and a leader named Nathan Detroit.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

How many times have you seen the wrong person in the wrong position because it’s easier to keep the status quo? Great friends and later fierce rivals, they engaged in the now-famous “Ten Year War” where either Michigan or Ohio State won the Big Ten football championship (Schembechler edged Hayes 6-5-1 in their epic struggles).

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 16, 2013

You would think that an Ivy League institution like Cornell University would be a model of the best practices of leadership throughout its organization since Cornell and most universities believe they are growing the next generation of leaders for our country and our world. not necessarily and not always. That got everyone’s attention!

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Ocha, So I’m assuming your boss is making you do this and he or she is paranoid you won’t make your number by the end of the month. What you need to do is track the sales cycle and know where you are with respect to that sales cycle and what your expected revenues are. ” Ocha.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Subjects you loved, subjects you hated. Teachers you loved, teachers you hated. THE QUESTION IS: What did you learn in school? What lessons are you still using? In today’s world, misuse of the words they’re, their, their, your, and you’re create lasting (bad) first impressions.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

I just did not think that being in the top 20 percent could be possible for me. Question : What exactly do you mean by "hard, hard work" in sales? Brian Tracy: "That''s where the 80/20 rule also applies, but in a different way. The more you like yourself, the more confidence you have.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 16, 2015

I just did not think that being in the top 20 percent could be possible for me. Question : What exactly do you mean by "hard, hard work" in sales? Brian Tracy: "That's where the 80/20 rule also applies, but in a different way. The more you like yourself, the more confidence you have.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Combined with other risk factors it can lead to death. Similarly, in business, there are 7 silent business killers that if combined, can lead to the death of a business. You hardly ever hear of any problems. You found that out by accident. Right about now you are feeling like you have this CEO thing down cold!

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

I’m about to show you, and share with you, some of those random thoughts. When someone asks you a question, ask yourself, “Why are they asking this, and what does this mean in terms of this person moving toward a purchase?”. For example, they may ask you, “Can this function take place?” WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The fact is you let the customer control the selling/buying process. REALITY: If you follow the customer’s RFP requirements you will lose even if you win. If you win, it’s likely you did at a severe reduction of price and loss of profit. Here are some ideas you can begin to use immediately: 1.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 26, 2013

QUESTION: Why did Facebook pay one billion dollars for Instagram? Are you on Instagram? Are you on? Do you post on Instagram? If you doubt it, ask yourself why Facebook bought a company – that never made a dime of profit – for a billion dollars. But it makes sense because mobile is where you take pictures.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 22, 2019

Whether you have invented an amazing new technology or product, you could still fail. If you keep following the edges and watch what the youngsters are doing, it gives you a pretty good idea of what’s coming.” You are teaching what separates successful innovators from those who struggle. Innovation Capital.

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