Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Success Mindsets : Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership by Ryan Gottfredson. Brian Dumaine shares tips for Amazon-proofing your business. Perfectly Confident : How to Calibrate Your Decisions Wisely by Don A. How Innovation Works : And Why It Flourishes in Freedom by Matt Ridley.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2022 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. How to Calm Your Mind : Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times by Chris Bailey.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

A Forbes article in 2017 titled “If You Want To Be ‘CEO Material,’ Develop These 15 Traits,” created a laundry-list of traits needed to be a great CEO. Regardless of your point of view on age and brain development, we can agree that investors will continue to invest in both young and old founders.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

And while finding this elite leadership who will take your organization to its desired future state is critical, top-tier candidates probably aren’t going to walk through the front door. CEOs, Board members, and C-Suite leaders have a vital impact on your organization’s future.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2020

D ESPITE what the title Teaching By Heart might imply, it is really a book about servant leadership. It is a journey into self-awareness so that you can serve those you lead or seek to influence in spite of your self-doubt, anxieties, and insecurities. You will learn what it takes to teach and lead better.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 30, 2014

The other day I got the kind of feedback that kicks you in the gut and makes your brain hurt for days. I’m sure you know the kind, it stings with truth, but you’ve got a gazillion counter points you would never say out loud, for fear of appearing to not be listening.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 4, 2016

With a complex endeavour such as leadership, it’s only natural that there be different schools of thought and perspectives on what would be the best way to lead your team and organization forward. Now to be clear, leaders by default do operate with some form of authority, usually as a result of their position within their organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 10, 2017

Imagine living in a place where the law says that you have more or less value for reasons that are primarily beyond your control. And therefore it is acceptable for you to receive: • Receive lower pay and benefits. While your humanity, character, education, knowledge, experience, skills, and contributions are rarely considered.

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Leading with Trust

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Quiet Quitting—for a phenomenon that is titled as something that doesn’t make much noise, it sure has caused a commotion lately, hasn’t it? In case you’ve been cloistered in a monastery and cut off from all outside contact and don’t know about all this quiet quitting hubbub, let me quickly bring you up to speed.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

Jim Taggart of Changing Winds shared Creating Your Leadership Footprint through the Practice of LESS is MORE. Jim advises: “As you go forward in your personal leadership journey, reflect periodically on how you’re communicating to your co-workers and, if applicable, those you lead. What makes you come alive?

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 6, 2020

If you lead people, you face additional challenges. They were each asked: What is your advice for leaders facing a crisis? Contribute your tip here. Image Name Title/Role Organization Organization Type Tip Categories Tip. Just have to figure out how to do it differently. None of us have all the answers.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 11, 2017

Articles are appearing with greater frequency in the press about rising loneliness. In April 2017, The Atlantic featured an interview with loneliness expert John Cacioppo from the University of Chicago in an article titled, “ How Loneliness Begets Loneliness.” Loneliness May Be Bad for Your Heart ” from The New York Times.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 2, 2023

With numbers as big as these and burnout at an all-time high, it becomes increasingly important to take employee retention strategies seriously and explore what they can do to connect with their employees. This is why employee retention strategies are important. This could include health benefits, time off, retirement assistance, etc.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

I have guided through the titles that life has graciously provided me, without a true understanding of what it meant. When people ask me, “Brody, what do you do?” I tell them my respective title. ’ face, I say something to the effect of – “That means I sit in a chair and think about things.”

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Although Malaika came home every day exhausted from a long, busy day, I couldn’t help but notice a transformation in how she recalled her experiences – where at the beginning of camp, she felt frustrated and a bit discouraged, but as the camp went on, she was more enthusiastic and excited about what had happened that day.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Hopefully, you’ve watched Black Panther as we’re going to be discussing the leadership lessons from Black Panther in the article below. They do what they can to ensure their teams are taken care of and have what they need to get their jobs done. Watch over your people. Take care of them.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

Why Engagement Matters. Some have even retreated to denial and actually chosen to stop thinking and talking about engagement. Do your people go home energized or disempowered at the end of a long day? We really do have the responsibility to decide. Here’s my encouragement to you…. This is not the answer.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Guest post by Raymond Houser: Being a great leader means getting people to do things that they didn't think possible. You don't have to be an extroverted, rah-rah motivator to be a great leader. If that’s your style, fine. First and foremost, they motivate people to do their best. It's as simple as that.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 15, 2014

I hope you’ll enjoy the combined insights Chris and I bring to this piece on how we can effectively take over the reins of an established team and help them to continue to achieve success in attaining the shared purpose that defines why we do what we do. * * * * * The house is perfect. What about your successor?

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Michael Lee Stallard

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Wally Bock, a frequent contributor to ConnectionCulture.com and a leadership coach, recently published a new book titled Become a Better Boss One Tip at a Time. Here’s what Wally had to say about his new book and favorite leadership tips: Q: Why do you use the term “boss?” It should take about five minutes to read.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 13, 2016

But I just got an email from him saying that although I was qualified, he was worried about my passion for training!!! You KNOW how passionate I am about training– it’s my life! He had applied for several VP jobs: VP of Care, VP of Sales, VP of Marketing and always made the last round, but never got the job.

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Jason Womack

MARCH 2, 2019

Title : Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates U s. 51 : Goals may cause systematic problems for organizations to do narrowed focus, unethical behavior, increased risk taking, decreased cooperation, and decreased intrinsic motivation. Use care when applying goals in your organization. Author : Daniel H.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 17, 2022

If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. If you remember the classic 1974 movie Blazing Saddles , you’ll find similarities between the two movies. Ika Chu: I give you orders. You give me facts. If you’ve seen Paws Of Fury, you know Ika Chu is a horrible leader.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Guest post from Sandy Coletta: I know what you are thinking - a lemming is a follower and by its very definition, a leader isn’t a follower. But what happens when you assemble a group of leaders? Perhaps it starts within your organization, then within your industry? The trappings: Look in your driveway.

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Brigette Hyacinth

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

He said, “And you are still standing here talking to me? Why aren’t you out the door yet? I’ll cover for you.” Titles Don’t Make Leaders—Actions Do – How to lead with influence instead of authority: Integrity & Authenticity go hand in hand. If you want to leave a legacy, invest in people.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 25, 2020

There are clear incentives to succeed and significant repercussions if you don’t – like losing your job. These organizations are often resource-limited, which creates an incredible focus on only doing what really matters. If you tried to do something with that failure rate at most established companies, you’d be fired.

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Leading with Trust

MARCH 9, 2022

My colleague, Madeleine Blanchard , writes a regular column for the LeaderChat blog titled, “Ask Madeleine.” For example, I may be asked “Why did you leave that company?” My true feeling is it was all about the toxic culture. What do you think? Remember, your response shapes your reputation.”.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Recruiters have their own set of guidelines on what they might be looking for, whether specific experiences, job titles, or soft skills that they can use to determine whether an applicant should be considered for further processing. Step 1: Define Your Screening Criteria Defining your hiring needs starts with being specific.

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HR Digest

MARCH 28, 2024

Sometimes a promotion comes your way in due time, and sometimes you have to know how to ask for a promotion if you want to take control of your career instead of waiting. Waiting too long might not serve you well either, considering others might take over senior roles and block out your opportunity to get there at all.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2014

There’s great advice on a wide range of leadership issues from Why Culture Matters to Alone at the Top. A Simple Plan : “You have to be able to simplify things that are complex. At the end of the day, if the thirteen thousand people on the front lines don’t understand what you’re trying to do, forget it. It’s everything.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2019

The selection committee is going to hire the most qualified person for the job, regardless, so why take the time at all? . Given how important this step is, it is critical to get it right – and those who do, consider it an art. . So how do you do follow up well? Many say there is an art to the follow-up.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Leadership is a stewardship, it’s temporary, and you’re accountable. Then we want to hold onto our title. I do believe there are cues we can be watching for. Cues It’s Time To Move On From Your Current Leadership Position. You feel indifferent – Leadership is about caring for those you lead.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 29, 2015

In order to provide visitors to the Lead Change Group with the background about how this site came to be, and because much of the information is timeless, we are sharing excerpts from The Character-Based Leader occasionally. Today we will examine an excerpt from Chapter Two, Why Character-Based Leadership authored by Chery Gegelman.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 22, 2014

You’ve heard of the titles he’s written. If you’re a fan of Tolkien and his books, you’re going to love the final big screen adaptation of The Hobbit. You’ll come to areas in leadership that will seem insurmountable. You can do it! Unknown voice : You are not alone.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

If you’ve recently attended an interview and now you’re spending your time glancing at your phone and refreshing your email, then let us suggest taking matters into your own hands with a follow-up email after an interview. You should consider sending a follow-up email after an interview.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

As I thought about why this short article resonated so strongly with readers, it occurred to me I had awakened people to a simple, yet very powerful realization…. Many leaders today simply do not understand what leadership is, which is precisely why we find ourselves in a crisis of leadership. So, what is real leadership?

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 24, 2016

Of the many, many things that today’s leaders are expected to do, one of the most sought-after abilities in a leader is someone who can motivate and support those around them to bring their best selves to the work they do. It’s also worth noting here that the goal here is not to simply act on what others are telling you.

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