Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 22, 2024

To do more, clarify who owns the decision and know when it’s time to move Is your team full of good intentions and meaningful conversations that don’t translate into action and results? Or do you have choke points of one overwhelmed expert or manager that keeps everyone else waiting around? 7 Ways to Help Your Team Do More 1.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are starting your career as a manager or you are looking to develop in a position, there is always something to learn. Management is a skill set, but it’s also a practice; the more you manage, the better at it you become. As a manager, it’s your job to include everyone. . Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Why Gallup Question 4 Matters: “In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work.” More people saying thank you more often. ” “I just finished a big project, and my manager didn’t even acknowledge it before she dumped the next one in my lap.” Why 7 days?

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Listen here: A robust style can make people appear more competent, and a poor style can drag down a superior skill set. Appearance - the first thing people notice, and first impressions stick around forever. Mimic the uniform and look of the people you admire, and you will fit in nicely. No time to read?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, when you don’t pay attention to tactics and effective management, you create needless conflicts, frustrations and hurt feelings. Leaders and managers often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. But they are both vital to your success and don’t have to be complicated.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s a common leadership frustration that we’ve experienced and hear from leaders regularly: “My people lack a sense of urgency. The good news is that with a few straightforward tools, you can help everyone work effectively and meet those timelines. You probably won’t have success by telling people “We need to have a sense of urgency.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Just like a great Thanksgiving meal is nice, but not sufficient when it comes to letting your family know how grateful you are, it’s hard for a grand gesture to make up for week after week of feeling over-pressured and undervalued. Just a simple thank you would make a difference.” Why 7 days? Because frequency matters.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 7, 2023

“As a young manager, having not done well at leading, my team approached me and addressed what they saw needed to change. From there on the collaboration changed completely – not to perfect – but to very good. That’s a good filter as you consider whether to start a courageous conversation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 5, 2021

Or, perhaps you’re not quite sure if your idea is a good idea. Can you imagine how much better things could be if we all came to work with one important question on our minds, “How can we make things better?” However, we all know that no manager is perfect, and sometimes this communication breaks down.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But if you don’t pay enough attention to tactics and effective management, you’ll create needless conflicts, frustration, and hurt feelings. And, and it’s not uncommon for people to glorify leadership over management or strategy over tactics. What are some tactical questions that can help you avoid injury?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This question came from a reader of Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul. This question came from a reader of Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul. Okay, well that’s nice, but what are we going to do to do that?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 11, 2023

Can you relate to the phrase, overwhelmed working manager? Recently we received a question from a manager and this manager writes, “I am a working manager. Not that all managers aren’t working, but I have an enormous pile of my work besides having to lead my team. What should I do? What should I do?”

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 17, 2024

Priority Overload Less effective managers (often micromanagers) confuse motion with direction and “busywork” activity and meaningful results. They’re like the pilot who announced, “I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is we’re making great time.”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

These people also recognize that they will always have more to learn about a situation. These people also recognize that they will always have more to learn about a situation. People who are misguided or fooling themselves will state their interpretation as fact and cling to it. This, however, is a false dichotomy.

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Leading Blog

JULY 20, 2020

The problem is that, too often, accountability and results suffer because no one has the authority to make decisions and get things done. And the conundrum emerges even when you are a manager. How you align yourself in terms of decision making and support—and with whom—is the first core mechanism of becoming indispensable at work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 23, 2021

A specific, relevant thank you has the power to energize and keep people moving. In this episode, David shares a meaningful thank you and how you can encourage your people – even when you haven’t had a recent “win.” And so that’s good for me, but now the pivot is what about you? Thank you. (

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 1, 2023

Surely, this focus will make for better grown-ups.” Do I feel sick or nauseous when working with a particular colleague or manager? If you have a cocktail of the above going on, chances are you’re dealing with some degree of workplace bullying, or at the very least toxic management or bad team culture. ” Sigh.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

When it comes to building a network of strategic advisors, it’s natural to look to people with more position power, access, and influence as your primary go-to’s. It’s natural to focus on building a great relationship with your manager. 4 Vital Peer Relationships To Nurture. 4 Vital Peer Relationships To Nurture.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

” We’ve heard this sentiment from so many managers. For example, success might look like achieving quota, gaining market share, or completing a major project. For example, success might look like achieving quota, gaining market share, or completing a major project. “But they SHOULD know better!”

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2021

People choose to hold back their ideas for a variety of reasons. Of course, sometimes in a speak-up culture, you can have too many ideas coming from an idea grenadier or a schmoozer who just wants people to like him and his ideas, with no intention of following through. How to Draw out Better Ideas from Every Member of Your Team.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This may seem like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many people try to open a business without a solid plan in place. Your business plan doesn’t have to be hundreds of pages long, but it should outline your goals, strategies, and financial projections for the business. A Good Website. That’s great!

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Diana explains: “ We all make mistakes; it’s not if we make them, rather how we handle them. Steve writes: “ Leaders and great managers are keenly aware how to motivate and bring out the best in others, regardless of their experience. Even more so from afar. ” Follow Julie on Twitter at @julie_wg.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 14, 2021

Without a focus in your values, a clear definition of each value, and integrating your values into your hiring and performance management system, your values will remain hollow words. Identify the 3 people in your organization you would want to clone and then start describing the characteristics and behaviors which make them special.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Recent research from the University of Cambridge examines how 100 of the world’s biggest companies are trying to make the environment healthier. They found that even though many companies say they are fixing damaged natural areas, we don’t really know if they are doing a good job.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 29, 2022

In today’s new world of work, many managers are struggling to find the best way to motivate, energize, and most of all KEEP their employees. Find out the best time for each team member and make sure you have them firing on all cylinders during that time span. Some other people might be just the opposite.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 5, 2024

. “They want to know how they perform here and now, and be able to comment on other people’s performance in the same way,” the researchers explain. These people were more inclined to give positive reviews to colleagues. A good example is a middle manager who is involved in multiple teams.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A company with a robust value system that resonates with all employees and customers will draw more people to its product. The logic behind our decision-making is the same when selecting products, services, or potential employers; we put our trust in the common cause. What good can I do as a person, an organization, and a society?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 28, 2021

As You Return to the Office, Make a Deliberate Plan. You’ve learned a lot about how you work and what makes you most productive over the last year. Talk with your team and make a plan to support one another. Talk with your team and make a plan to support one another. Here’s the good news.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Many times in our lives, we all subtly undermine our success — when we unconsciously make bad choices, and our harmful behavior can impact nearly every part of our life. We usually make the trauma bigger than it was. Cognitive Dissonance plays a significant role in most people’s thinking. People, situations? Fail often!

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Throughout the process, leaders involve people and build relationships. Make a list of all significant changes. Analyze the hard data, the numbers, and the soft data, people’s feelings and emotions. Don’t surround yourself with “yes people.” Bottom Line—face reality—the good, the bad, and the ugly! What’s going on?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Most managers forget that educating your troops is an ongoing process. Before you start making assumptions — use an established assessment tool to help you target what areas need work. A good leader recognizes that the associate is at the end of their learning runway and they need to pull back the curtain. Give them purpose.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Most managers forget that educating your troops is an ongoing process. Before you start making assumptions — use an established assessment tool to help you target what areas need work. A good leader recognizes that the associate is at the end of their learning runway and they need to pull back the curtain. Give them purpose.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down. For example, consider a highly competitive culture where people or regions are stack-ranked against one another. No fancy budget.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 2, 2021

How to Have an Effective Project Team Meeting. Following good meeting management procedures can have a highly positive effect on your project: People will be more willing to attend meetings that run smoothly. The team will feel a sense of accomplishment that increases commitment and willingness to do project work.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As any business grows, it’s only natural that management will have to get involved more directly with the employees in order to keep the company running smoothly and efficiently. A good interview process is fair and legal. The reality of a large organization is that people and departments often clash over one thing or another.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 11, 2022

Tool #2 - The Nine Box Grid This week, let’s focus on a great talent management tool - the 9-Box Grid. Let’s review each box: Top Talent (1 box, green) — These are your stars, your right-hand people who never fail you and frequently impress you. In the future, these two areas will play a major role in succession management.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

You’re a good manager. You listen to your people. You aren’t getting the ‘hot’ projects. Many managers complain about team infighting, missed deadlines, focusing on emergencies rather than priorities, and a general malaise of new work, ideas, and solutions. High Action people focus on getting things done.

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