182 Thomas Jefferson's Ten Rules to Live By
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Thomas Jefferson was skilled in many fields. In December 1962, John F.
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The Power of a Leader
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Dear Leader, You’ve been granted authority. You have real influence. People trust you. Therefore: Your words are powerful. Choose them wisely. People look to you for direction. Take them to noble places. Your suggestions are taken seriously. Don’t make them lightly.
How to Start a Business That’ll Succeed: A 10-Point Guide
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
It is only natural to worry about failure when starting a business. However, don’t let the fear stand in the way of what could be a profitable company, which could potentially change your life.
Forget Global – What Leaders Really Need Is A “Worldly” Perspective
Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The following is a guest piece from McGill Professor (and fellow Montrealer) Henry Mintzberg. Do we need more globalization on this globe? How about more worldliness in this world?
What Tone Have You Set Today? (2 min read)
Anese Cavanaugh
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Everywhere we go, everything we do, everyone we engage with — we set the tone. In our office, on our team, at the dinner table, at the grocery store, in our morning commutes, with our workouts…. Showing Up, IEP Method
Creating the Conversations That Help Them Grow
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
F INDING good employees is not enough. Developing them is critical to keeping them. Everyone has options. If you are not growing and leading your employees, they will look elsewhere.
7 Ways We Tried To Parent with Grace
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Cheryl and I had a model for our parenting. Whenever I say that to people they hear “complicated” It wasn’t. We aren’t complicated people. Simply put, we attempted to implement grace into our home.
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Ways to Impress a Client On a Business Trip
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Heavy luggage, lost at reception and boozy business dinners are all regular features of hosting a client who has traveled on business. One of the most important features of impressing a client while they’ve made the effort to travel is to keep them entertained while you get to know them.
Who Is On Your Team?
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Changing the course of your life and making the new year your best one ever is tough as it is. Sometimes we make change even tougher than it has to be. Why is that? It’s because we keep the wrong people on our teams.
Finding Your Flywheel
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
G REATNESS NEVER HAPPENS in one fell swoop—no single action. It is the result of a series of correct actions that build on each other. Jim Collins likens it to turning a giant, heavy flywheel.
7 Vital Steps Prior to Implementing Major Change
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
As a pastor and leader, I am continually dealing with change. Everyday. Change is a part of life – for all of us. Some change occurs without us doing anything. In my context, we adjust our Easter calendar every year – without much thought of whether we will or not.
The Three Keys to Being a Great Leader
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. It's as simple as that. Many people confuse leadership style with true leadership. You don't have to be an extroverted, rah-rah motivator to be a great leader.
Design Thinking: A Guide to Creative Problem Solving for Everyone
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Application of design thinking to help solve myriad problems that are not typically associated with design is illuminated in a new book through vignettes drawn from such diverse realms as politics and society, business, health and science, law, and writing.
What Is Expected Of You As A Leader
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Eekkk! You got the call. You’ve been tasked with stepping up to a new role in your organization. They’re going to give you a new title. The title of a leader! Let the celebration commence. You’ve taken a big step by moving into a leadership position. Congratulations.
The Trouble with Comparisons
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
We all do it. We see someone doing something that we value – and doing it very well. If we want to be better at what they are doing, at first it makes sense to look at them and compare ourselves. Comparisons like this rarely help. In fact, they can be quite damaging to our […].
A Key Change Component – Stakeholder Analysis
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The longer I lead and manage people the more I realize that the most important element in leading and managing people is actually people. Sometimes we seem to forget that principle. Leadership is about people. It’s relational.
Why Your Best Performers Hate Your Great Idea
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
You’re convinced you’ve got a great idea that you know will yield breakthrough results. So you call the team together to announce the new direction. But instead of being met with a spirited “game on,” your top performers are staring at you with a […].
Dealing with Difficult Team Members
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Picture this: as a leader, you’re a real go-getter. And then there’s that team member who always needs to analyze everything to death before finally getting into action. And the other one who is such a perfectionist that they never get the job finished. Why do these co-workers manage to get under your skin? And more importantly, how do you deal with your irritation? Know Your Allergies. Your perspective is that your good quality is getting the job done quickly, smoothly and efficiently.
Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Cold Pursuit
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
A Reel Leadership Article. Liam Neeson returns to the big screen as Nels Coxman in the movie Cold Pursuit. Cold Pursuit is based on the Norwegian film In Order Of Disappearance.
Leadership Lessons in Casual Conversations
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Have you ever noticed that some of the best conversations happen when people are relaxed and in their element? While you might think the best leadership development lessons might come from a board room, or a classroom, sometimes they come in the casual conversations.
6 Characteristics of Successful Law Firms
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
What does it take for a law firm to be successful? Unfortunately, there is no single best way to answer this question. Success can be relative, and it can be pursued in several ways.
The Simplicity—and Power—of Stop, Start, Continue
Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Guest post from Rodger Dean Duncan : Whether you’re a leader, follower, partner, or service provider, clarity is always important. Let’s say you’ve delegated a task to someone else. If a deadline will be missed or a key deliverable won’t be ready as expected, you want an honest and timely report.
Scaling Leadership
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Are you a High-Creative leader, capable of rapidly growing your organization while simultaneously transforming it into a more agile, innovative, adaptive, and engaging workplace? Or are you a High-Reactive leader, who practices leadership that cancels itself out and seriously limits scale?
The Modern Leadership Challenge: An Exquisite Merger of Life and Business
Terry Starbucker
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
In my now 37 years in the business world, I’ve witnessed and participated in quite an evolution of what constitutes modern leadership.
Let The Sign Talk For You!
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
A sign has many essential roles in any businesses. It doesn’t merely symbolize an image your company portrays. It illustrates something that’s not as easy as how church signs depict, where angels are typically good, while demons are always the opposite.
4 Things High Performers Do that Low Performers Neglect
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
High performance isn’t an accident. #1. Plan it: I have a friend who transformed his body from jelly to steel. He doesn’t simply show up at the gym. He plans his workouts. He… Continue reading → Leading Growth Leadership Development
Type 2 Fun: The Secret to Achieving Your Goals
RapidStart Leadership
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Who knew there were different categories of fun? Not all fun is created equal. If you want to accomplish great things, it’s the Type 2 fun that you’re looking for.
My New Typist
Execupundit
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
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Knowing Your Identity Helps Establish Your Influence
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Here’s a little known fact about me. I once wanted to be known as the life of the party. People who know me well might say I’m funny and quick-witted. I’m actually kind of silly at times, but people seldom see the real me. My family knows this about me. Occasionally the people I work with get to see who I really am. Except for occasional bursts of randomness, however, the rest of the world thinks I’m always serious and always thinking about something purposeful.
Quality Quantified: Learning To Measure Your Employees
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
No two people will perform in exactly the same way when it comes to the work which they do. Some will be able to work for days on end, getting average results while they throw themselves into their work.
How to break out of the box to become a better leader
Aspire-CS
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Photo credit: 123RF. When we have our first meeting, leaders often express their personal perception about who they are and how they see themselves: “I’m the kind of leader who….(fill fill in the blank).” People will tell you that I’m like (fill in the blank)”.
The Top 5 Tips for Building Trust and Multiplying Impact
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
The most trusted person: Earns the promotion. Gets the sale. Retains team members. Has the most engaged workforce. Delivers the best results. The team that trusts each other works faster and enjoys work… Continue reading → Trust Leadership Development
Perfect
Execupundit
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
Take some time today and check out Cultural Offering's list of perfect albums. After studying the list, compile the Top Ten. If none of the following made your list, review your work. Abbey Road Blood on the Tracks Brothers in Arms In the Wee Small Hours Kind of Blue Red Headed Stranger Revolver
Join Us in the Holy Lands!
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
I would love you to join me in Israel later this year. This trip was planned before I accepted the CEO position at Leadership Network, so there will be some members of our last church accompanying us. You will love this group of people.
Conquering Envy in Yourself
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
“Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.” ? William Arthur Ward. What is envy? A natural reaction towards someone who is a winner. It is defined by the Oxford Concise Dictionary as “discontented or resentful longing aroused by another’s possessions, qualities or luck” – occurs in the workplace and in the social settings. Workplace Envy.
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