Leading Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
B RAD JACOBS, CEO and serial entrepreneur—United Rentals and XPO Logistics—has made and kept a few billion dollars and aims to show us how to do the same in How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. The most valuable part of the book for me was the first chapter on transforming how you use your mind. Here are ten ideas for rearranging your brain to achieve “big goals in turbulent environments where conventional thinking often fails.
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 17, 2024
In recent years, the duration of C-suite executives’ tenures has become a subject of growing interest and discussion. The traditional model of long-serving executives has shifted, giving way to a more dynamic environment where factors like performance, industry disruptions, and stakeholder expectations play significant roles. A study by Equilar reveals that the median tenure among S&P 500 companies has decreased by 20% from six years in 2013 to 4.8 years in 2022.
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 12, 2024
Episode 252: In this episode, David introduces you to 12 effective phrases to help you improve your communication skills and effectively navigate workplace conflict. He organizes these phrases into four critical areas: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment. You’ll learn to express care and investment through phrases like, “I care about you, this team, this project.” He encourages you to seek understanding with questions such as, “What would a successful outcome d
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 11, 2024
Understanding the Evolution of the IT Industry Over the past few decades, the IT industry has undergone several remarkable transformations. From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.
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Next Level Blog
APRIL 16, 2024
One of the constants in my more than two decades of executive coaching is the desire and need to build the muscles required to develop and execute competitive and innovative strategies. It came up with a client again as recently as this month. With a few modifications, here’s the quick outline I offered him on five ways to build your strategic muscles.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 15, 2024
Taking perspective is more important than giving perspective when leading. But many leaders run around spouting their perspective without learning how others see the world. Perspective taking increases influence, energizes others, and builds trust. Here are three actionable approaches to the art of perspective taking.
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 11, 2024
Understanding the Importance of Proactive Succession Planning Proactive succession planning is pivotal for an organization’s sustainability and long-term growth. It ensures that companies are prepared for any unforeseen changes in leadership due to retirement, emergencies, or sudden departures. Carefully cultivating a pool of able leaders within the organization drastically reduces the risks associated with unexpected vacancies.
Leading Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
I NNOVATION is more about being bold than being disruptive. If you want to push your career and your organization forward, you need to get bold. Using examples of some of the most extraordinary disruptors, Shawn Kanungo offers eight lessons to help you become bolder in The Bold Ones. Bold Ones are those who are brave enough to fundamentally reinvent themselves, challenge norms, and revolutionize their worlds.
Rich Gee Group
APRIL 14, 2024
"Stop renting space in your head to imposter syndrome; it's time to evict doubt and let Moxie sign the lease to your success!" Imposter syndrome—a psychological phenomenon in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and harbor a persistent fear of being exposed to fraud—is a formidable obstacle that many professionals face, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 12, 2024
The unexamined life collapse into trivialities. Declutter your day before distraction defines you. Every sunrise is your opportunity to declutter and begin again. Choose one or two of the following questions to move you toward greater satisfaction today.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Great Results Team Building
APRIL 10, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions, while promising exciting ventures, can often become battlegrounds of clashing cultures, leaving you with a demoralized workforce and a struggling combined entity. And if you do not address the many issues that a corporate merger or acquisition present regarding your culture, you will soon lose many of the people that could propel your organization forward successfully.
Leading Blog
APRIL 11, 2024
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Chris Deaver and Ian Clawson on co-creating: “The dark truth of success is that if we make it all about ourselves, our own egos, our individual performance, it eventually breaks down. It won’t have staying power.
Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 17, 2024
Last week, my hometown Montreal was treated to the celestial spectacular of a total solar eclipse. And the sight was not only awe-inspiring, it brought to mind two timely lessons leaders should be focusing on right now. The first lesson was inspired by the special eclipse glasses I ordered for.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 16, 2024
My friend Glen Van Peski's book is released today. "take less. do more." I couldn't be more delighted to host today's guest post. His story energizes me. Glen is providing 20 books for Leadership Freak readers. Leave a comment on today's post to become eligible. I highly recommend Glen's book.
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Leading in Context
APRIL 10, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton According to the United Nations, "there is no universal definition of hate speech under international human rights law. The concept is still under discussion, especially in relation to freedom of opinion and expression, non-discrimination and equality." (What is Hate Speech, UN.
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 11, 2024
Effective leadership is vital in finance and is crucial in guiding organizations toward success in a rapidly changing business landscape. Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals. Finance leaders must possess a deep understanding of their organizations’ financial intricacies and the broader economic landscape to make informed and strategic decisions that wil
leaderCommunicator
APRIL 16, 2024
There are so many new descriptions for how employees feel about work these days that it’s hard to keep up. Sadly, many workforce experts, polling firms, and other leaders define the current mood as unfavorable. Burnout, languishing, hopelessness, and quiet quitting have been highlighted, depending on where you look. It’s as if we’ve all agreed that we’re dealing with a collectively checked-out workforce.
Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 17, 2024
Last week, my hometown Montreal was treated to the celestial spectacular of a total solar eclipse. And the sight was not only awe-inspiring, it brought to mind two important lessons leaders should be focusing on right now. The first lesson was inspired by the special eclipse glasses I ordered for.
Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership
Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 10, 2024
Even optimists know sunny skies grow dark quickly. Plans derail. Teams implode. Results disappoint. Talent moves on. Mistakes escalate. Crisis erupts. Skillful leaders turn challenges into opportunities. Here are the 10 simplest ways to turn challenges into opportunities that I can think of this morning.
Sales Wolf Blog
APRIL 16, 2024
How a leader manifests their personality not only defines their leadership and has the potential to profoundly impact the organization's culture, performance and ultimately, its bottom line. This is because the way you "show up" to your employees and colleagues directly influences how they engage with one another and with Customers. Quite simply, most people are extremely reactive to the emotions of others.
Lead from Within
APRIL 16, 2024
Successful leaders recognize that diversity goes beyond demographics; it includes diverse thinking, a potent driver of innovation and growth. Embracing varied perspectives is vital for competitiveness in today’s dynamic business landscape. As an executive leadership coach, I emphasize the significance of implementing seven unconventional methods to cultivate diverse thinking in organizations.
Modern Servant Leader
APRIL 11, 2024
Thousands of students, from around the world, have taken our initial version of the SERVANT-Leadership 101 course and earned their certificates. Now, we’ve updated and expanded the course to make it even better! About the Servant Leadership Course SERVANT-Leadership 101 is a course specifically designed for anyone interested in servant leadership, to learn the fundamental concepts, a brief history, core principles, and contemporary examples.
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Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 10, 2024
“The real job of leadership is the chance to sincerely, passionately, excellently elevate human lives. And the best businesses are very mission-driven and purpose-centered.” This is just one of many brilliant and thoughtful insights Robin Sharma shares in this latest episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast. I can’t tell.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 11, 2024
Willy Wonka built a land of pure imagination and so do you. Decisions are shaped by imagination. Evan a logical list of pros and cons is based on imagined eventualities. Your view of the future explains how you live today. Leaders imagine the future.
Great Results Team Building
APRIL 10, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions, while promising exciting ventures, can often become battlegrounds of clashing cultures, leaving you with a demoralized workforce and a struggling combined entity. And if you do not address the many issues that a corporate merger or acquisition present regarding your culture, you will soon lose many of the people that could propel your organization forward successfully.
Women on Business
APRIL 17, 2024
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Lead from Within
APRIL 12, 2024
In our rapidly evolving world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of the business landscape. As AI technologies continue to advance, leaders must embrace this transformative wave to stay relevant and succeed in their roles. Leading in an AI-driven world presents both opportunities and challenges. The best know how to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively, drive innovation, and inspire their teams to thrive.
Strategy Driven
APRIL 16, 2024
As businesses navigate the complex talent acquisition landscape, the emphasis on finding the right candidate for the proper role has never been more acute. With the cost of a bad hire weighing heavily on organizational resources, pre-employment assessments have become an indispensable part of the recruitment arsenal in the UK. These evaluations enable employers to go beyond the resume, providing a deeper understanding of an individual’s capabilities, work style, and cultural fit.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 17, 2024
Moses spent 40 years in the desert. Nelson Mandel spent 27 years in prison. In the 1930, Winston Churchill was marginalized because he warned England about Hitler. The wilderness is an inner experience, not a place. 4 strategies when life feels uphill.
David A Fields
APRIL 16, 2024
In all likelihood, your consulting firm is participating in some live, visibility-building activity such as webinars, speeches, and livestreams. Done correctly, this type of marketing is almost guaranteed to bring clients into your firm. Done incorrectly, they’re a waste of time and money. Although the digital version of speaking, such as webinars and livestreams, can … Continued The post 3.5 Tips for Webinars and Events that Win Clients for Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.
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