“If you’re a leader, you don’t push wet spaghetti, you pull it.” ” – Bill Mauldin. Bill Mauldin was a famous cartoonist for Stars and Stripes, the newspaper widely read by American GIs during World War II. MORE
As leaders we are responsible for getting things done through people. But in our rush to see results, we risk becoming our own worst enemy. If we are not careful, our well-meaning actions can breed frustration, cause discontent, and undermine trust. MORE
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A Reel Leadership Article Let’s be honest. Walt Disney Picture’s and Pixar’s Cars 2 was a disappoint. Cars 2 strayed far from what made the original Cars movie great. Thankfully, Cars 3 veers back on track. MORE
Talking about the impending shifts like automation, robotics, disruptions and uncertainties in our world of work is almost clichéd. MORE
Guest post from Dan Mann Leadership is about one thing: influencing adult behavior. Ironically, that’s one of the most difficult human actions to accomplish. In our positions as leaders—whether that’s as a manager, owner, coach or something less traditional—our daily task is to influence the decisions of those under our charge. We’re tasked with the job of bending their wills and actions to the benefit of the greater good of our business or cause. MORE
What exactly is a disaster scenario in business? A disaster scenario occurs when you are no longer able to sell your products or make a profit with your company. At that money, the engines for your business have faltered, and you’re falling fast. MORE
When fear rules your life The last couple of years of my life has been filled with fear. It all started with our dog Zane. He was a great boy but he had a mean streak to him. One that led to a lot of fear in our lives. Over the course of his short life, Zane would snap. MORE
Picture this. You walk out of an airport to take a taxi cab to your hotel. The taxi driver has a sullen look, seems completely disinterested in you, plays music you dislike, and talks to his buddies on his phone all the way. MORE
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival is about handling conflict in your team. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about building brand awareness. MORE
Twenty things good dads do… They challenge. When the challenge comes from dad we listen seriously. We know its being said with a loving concern. They inspire. Great dads want better for their children than they achieved, so they are always pushing us beyond what we think we can do. MORE
GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. A bad leader lacks talent and skill, a destructive leader lacks character. Frank Sonnenberg. Leadership can be destructive. MORE
It would be difficult to be in leadership and not have people upset with a decision you made at some point. In fact, with every decision comes a variety of responses. Leadership guides people places they’ve never been before, so leading always involves change. MORE
One Bad Apple Can Spoil The Whole Bunch The energy vampires. The whiners and complainers. And the ones who bring down those around them. These are the bad apples. The ones who are hurting your organization. It can be hard to get rid of the bad apples, but you must. Image by Emilian Robert Vicol. MORE
GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers. Harry S. Truman. MORE
Other people helped you get where you are. Do that for someone else. Don’t wait for people to come to you. Opportunities slip away while you wait. Seek opportunities to help others see their… Continue reading → Taking others higher Leadership Development MORE
Every leader is three stumbles from defeat. But stumble-points reveal footholds for success. The path down is easier than the path up. 3 stumbles from defeat: #1. A closed door. Novices and simpletons… Continue reading → Marks of leaders Personal Growth Success Growth Leadership Development MORE
S MART used to be a quantity game. “I I know more than you. I get more things right.” But Ed Hess and Katherine Ludwig say that in the new Smart Machine Age, that’s losing game. The new smart is about quality. MORE
Building a great team is one of those leadership skills that can make or break you. MORE
Guest post by Naphtali Hoff It’s no surprise that we use email and text for so many of our communications. It’s often faster, it’s neater, and it can easily be saved for future reference without paper sifting and clutter. Digital communication allows us to send and reply at our own convenience. MORE
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Healthy teams allow every idea a chance to live. At initial thought, there are no bad ideas. The healthiest teams don’t contain a built in idea killer. And, if there is one they aren’t allowed to remain so for long. Ideas need a chance to breathe. MORE
In the world of work, the single greatest asset of successful individuals, teams and organizations is their mindset --what happens in between their ears. It is not corporate strategy , sales compensation plan , or the market segmentation. It is what each leader, team member, and employee should focus on, believe and create for themselves and others. MORE
A couple of months ago I created a special webinar for a special audience. The webinar talked about the power of 360 assessments. This part isn’t anything new; any provider of 360 assessments (including us) will extol the virtues of this tool, and they are many. MORE
Aretha Franklin speaks for everyone when she sings, “All I want is just a little respect.” Don’t poke dogs and expect them to kiss you. The song, “Respect,” was written by Otis Redding.… … Continue reading → Leading Motivation Leadership Development Organizational Development MORE
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As leaders, we constantly have to make decisions. Everyday there are countless decisions made, which impact or teams and mission. Good leaders understand the ramifications of decision-making and learn to use this power wisely. MORE
The following is a guest piece by Jackie Edwards. Are you part of the 25 per cent of leaders who aren’t really listening to their employees? It could be harming your reputation and career. MORE
I love continual improvement. I am one of those who actually enjoys change. If things stay the same too long I get bored and begin looking for a new challenge. I even stir things for fun sometimes – just to keep life interesting around me. This is not always a positive characteristic. MORE
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Reader Submission conflict resolution team building MORE
Leading is like riding a bull in the rodeo. I recently asked a leader, “What shifts for you if you think of inviting someone to ride the bull with you?” He said, “It… Continue reading → Taking others higher Growth Leadership Development MORE
Self-evaluation is good here Are you more of a leader or a manager? This may be one of the most important questions we have to answer as our careers take us to new roles. Every organization needs both. There is no shame in either answer, but it’s important we know the difference. MORE
Mom is my mom. Dad adopted me when I was two. But I didn’t know I was adopted until 2017, five years after he died. He raised me as his own. Back row… Continue reading → Personal Growth Leadership Development MORE
“Phrases like ‘overworked and underpaid’ perpetuate that feeling.” ~ Lena Bottos ~. Steven put in extra-long hours on the project at work. It was highly technical and exceptionally difficult. When he was done, his boss offered no praise and Steven found himself feeling totally underappreciated. MORE
The sun was already up at 6:15 am as I ran along the beach in my hometown of Vancouver, BC. My mind was on auto-pilot as I followed the beach along Spanish Banks where I have run, walked, and biked hundreds and hundreds of times. MORE
Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 21, 2017
When fear rules your life The last couple of years of my life has been filled with fear. It all started with our dog Zane. He was a great boy but he had a mean streak to him. One that led to a lot of fear in our lives. Over the course of his short life, Zane would snap.
Leading Blog
JUNE 20, 2017
S MART used to be a quantity game. “I I know more than you. I get more things right.” But Ed Hess and Katherine Ludwig say that in the new Smart Machine Age, that’s losing game. The new smart is about quality.
Ron Edmondson
JUNE 19, 2017
It would be difficult to be in leadership and not have people upset with a decision you made at some point. In fact, with every decision comes a variety of responses. Leadership guides people places they’ve never been before, so leading always involves change.
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 19, 2017
Picture this. You walk out of an airport to take a taxi cab to your hotel. The taxi driver has a sullen look, seems completely disinterested in you, plays music you dislike, and talks to his buddies on his phone all the way.
QAspire
JUNE 19, 2017
Talking about the impending shifts like automation, robotics, disruptions and uncertainties in our world of work is almost clichéd.
Tanveer Naseer
JUNE 20, 2017
The following is a guest piece by Jackie Edwards. Are you part of the 25 per cent of leaders who aren’t really listening to their employees? It could be harming your reputation and career.
Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 19, 2017
A Reel Leadership Article Let’s be honest. Walt Disney Picture’s and Pixar’s Cars 2 was a disappoint. Cars 2 strayed far from what made the original Cars movie great. Thankfully, Cars 3 veers back on track.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 18, 2017
Every leader is three stumbles from defeat. But stumble-points reveal footholds for success. The path down is easier than the path up. 3 stumbles from defeat: #1. A closed door. Novices and simpletons… Continue reading → Marks of leaders Personal Growth Success Growth Leadership Development
Ron Edmondson
JUNE 18, 2017
Twenty things good dads do… They challenge. When the challenge comes from dad we listen seriously. We know its being said with a loving concern. They inspire. Great dads want better for their children than they achieved, so they are always pushing us beyond what we think we can do.
Women on Business
JUNE 16, 2017
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Reader Submission conflict resolution team building
General Leadership
JUNE 16, 2017
GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers. Harry S. Truman.
Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 16, 2017
One Bad Apple Can Spoil The Whole Bunch The energy vampires. The whiners and complainers. And the ones who bring down those around them. These are the bad apples. The ones who are hurting your organization. It can be hard to get rid of the bad apples, but you must. Image by Emilian Robert Vicol.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 15, 2017
When was the last time you left a meeting ready to charge hell with a squirt gun? Lousy meetings are problem-solving activities with the wrong people in the room. The… Continue reading → Meetings and agendas Meetings
Ron Edmondson
JUNE 15, 2017
Self-evaluation is good here Are you more of a leader or a manager? This may be one of the most important questions we have to answer as our careers take us to new roles. Every organization needs both. There is no shame in either answer, but it’s important we know the difference.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 16, 2017
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival is about handling conflict in your team. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about building brand awareness.
Terry Starbucker
JUNE 18, 2017
Building a great team is one of those leadership skills that can make or break you.
RapidStart Leadership
JUNE 15, 2017
“If you’re a leader, you don’t push wet spaghetti, you pull it.” ” – Bill Mauldin. Bill Mauldin was a famous cartoonist for Stars and Stripes, the newspaper widely read by American GIs during World War II.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 19, 2017
Aretha Franklin speaks for everyone when she sings, “All I want is just a little respect.” Don’t poke dogs and expect them to kiss you. The song, “Respect,” was written by Otis Redding.… … Continue reading → Leading Motivation Leadership Development Organizational Development
Coaching Tip
JUNE 19, 2017
In the world of work, the single greatest asset of successful individuals, teams and organizations is their mindset --what happens in between their ears. It is not corporate strategy , sales compensation plan , or the market segmentation. It is what each leader, team member, and employee should focus on, believe and create for themselves and others.
Great Leadership By Dan
JUNE 15, 2017
Guest post from Dan Mann Leadership is about one thing: influencing adult behavior. Ironically, that’s one of the most difficult human actions to accomplish. In our positions as leaders—whether that’s as a manager, owner, coach or something less traditional—our daily task is to influence the decisions of those under our charge. We’re tasked with the job of bending their wills and actions to the benefit of the greater good of our business or cause.
Ron Edmondson
JUNE 21, 2017
Healthy teams allow every idea a chance to live. At initial thought, there are no bad ideas. The healthiest teams don’t contain a built in idea killer. And, if there is one they aren’t allowed to remain so for long. Ideas need a chance to breathe.
Career Advancement
JUNE 19, 2017
“Phrases like ‘overworked and underpaid’ perpetuate that feeling.” ~ Lena Bottos ~. Steven put in extra-long hours on the project at work. It was highly technical and exceptionally difficult. When he was done, his boss offered no praise and Steven found himself feeling totally underappreciated.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 16, 2017
Mom is my mom. Dad adopted me when I was two. But I didn’t know I was adopted until 2017, five years after he died. He raised me as his own. Back row… Continue reading → Personal Growth Leadership Development
Women on Business
JUNE 18, 2017
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Businesswomen Bloggers Women On Business News business bloggers carrie wheeler
General Leadership
JUNE 19, 2017
GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. A bad leader lacks talent and skill, a destructive leader lacks character. Frank Sonnenberg. Leadership can be destructive.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 18, 2017
A couple of months ago I created a special webinar for a special audience. The webinar talked about the power of 360 assessments. This part isn’t anything new; any provider of 360 assessments (including us) will extol the virtues of this tool, and they are many.
Ron Edmondson
JUNE 22, 2017
I love continual improvement. I am one of those who actually enjoys change. If things stay the same too long I get bored and begin looking for a new challenge. I even stir things for fun sometimes – just to keep life interesting around me. This is not always a positive characteristic.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 20, 2017
Leading is like riding a bull in the rodeo. I recently asked a leader, “What shifts for you if you think of inviting someone to ride the bull with you?” He said, “It… Continue reading → Taking others higher Growth Leadership Development
Women on Business
JUNE 15, 2017
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Women On Business Sponsors office space startups
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 15, 2017
The sun was already up at 6:15 am as I ran along the beach in my hometown of Vancouver, BC. My mind was on auto-pilot as I followed the beach along Spanish Banks where I have run, walked, and biked hundreds and hundreds of times.
RapidStart Leadership
JUNE 20, 2017
As leaders we are responsible for getting things done through people. But in our rush to see results, we risk becoming our own worst enemy. If we are not careful, our well-meaning actions can breed frustration, cause discontent, and undermine trust.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 17, 2017
What exactly is a disaster scenario in business? A disaster scenario occurs when you are no longer able to sell your products or make a profit with your company. At that money, the engines for your business have faltered, and you’re falling fast.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 17, 2017
Other people helped you get where you are. Do that for someone else. Don’t wait for people to come to you. Opportunities slip away while you wait. Seek opportunities to help others see their… Continue reading → Taking others higher Leadership Development
Women on Business
JUNE 21, 2017
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Reader Submission Personal Development Technology women in tech
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