Guest post from Linda Holbeche : The rulebooks of business are being rewritten. So rapid is the pace of new developments, and so diverse the forms of competition, that many large corporations struggle to be agile enough to compete. MORE
Guest Post from Karin Hurt: Performance improvement conversations aren’t enjoyable -- for you or for them. To make sure you don’t have to have the same uncomfortable conversation twice, take a hard look at your approach. MORE
Guest post from Kathy Kolbe: “I’m a strategist,” Hank tells his management team. Like most good generals, I give you the specifics of what you need to do, and why.” Hank’s wise about what works best for him to do – or not to do. But his stereotyping of generals is not accurate. MORE
Guest post from Michael G. Winston: Today’s winning leader is not just here to weather the storm; they are here to completely change the game. MORE
Guest post from Dan Negroni : When we think of leaders and when we think of millennials, there are usually conflicting descriptions. We describe great leaders as honest, hard working, empowering, transparent, generous and so many other positive traits. 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
Guest post by Ted Frank Scientists say our attention spans are now shorter than a goldfish, so it’s more important than ever to make our presentations as engaging and compelling as possible. How can we do that? MORE
Guest post from Shawn Hunter: “Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better?” – Carol Dweck Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words can change our brain. MORE
Guest post by Paul J. Zak, PhD : One-third of business leaders surveyed in 2015 said that retaining colleagues is their number one concern. Everyone knows that people are mobile. About one-quarter of employees say that they will look for a new job in the next year. MORE
Guest post from Hamish Knox : When it comes to defining their vision, leaders tend to fall into two camps. Camp one can clearly articulate a mountain top they want to reach, but create zero clarity on how they’re going to get to that mountain top. MORE
Guest post from Suzanne Bates: When I started my first career in television news so many years ago, the term “employee engagement” had been invented. But it was irrelevant to me. I was jazzed about going to work every day. Nobody had to give me a speech about going above and beyond. MORE
Guest post from Lisa Bodell: As leaders, we’re responsible for setting the tone of our organization through policy and strategy, as well as our behavior. I believe that leaders have an obligation to work efficiently and effectively so that others do the same, creating a virtuous cycle of simplicity. MORE
Guest post from Darrin Murriner: Most people would agree that good leaders are brave leaders. But our definition of brave may vary widely. For some bravery could mean facing a tough personnel decision or making investment decisions to enter a new market. MORE
Guest post by Victor Prince : Teams at work are like portfolios of people with different skills and performance patterns. MORE
Guest post from Bill Bartlett : What is your position on professional development? If you are among the top 20% of all executives, you believe it is as necessary as the air you breathe whereas the remaining 80% consider it to be a waste of time or give lip service to it. MORE
Guest post from Karin Hurt and David Dye When John needed something, he wanted it fast, and nothing made him want it faster than when the request was coming from his boss. MORE
Guest post from Angela Sebaly : As a leadership coach, I’ve spent decades observing hundreds of people who have strikingly different backgrounds and equally diverse approaches to leadership. MORE
Guest post from Chris Hutchinson : If you’ve gotten past the title without choking on your warm office beverage of choice, you’re probably thinking something like: 1. Are you kidding? You’ve clearly never met [colleague/boss/archenemy]! Don’t think so. MORE
How Can Leaders’ Best Explore and Exploit both Disruptive and Incremental Approaches to Innovation? Guest post from Gaia Grant and Andrew Grant: Most of us love to watch a race. We like to observe the highs and lows of others as they experience a hard-fought competition. MORE
Guest post from Dana Caspersen: I offer a challenge: The next time you are listening to someone during a difficult conversation or conflict and you are tempted to make a suggestion—don’t. Instead of making a suggestion, bring your attention back to what they are saying and why. MORE
Guest post from S. Chris Edmonds : Every morning, your team members rally themselves to come to work. Some are enthused about what they’ll experience that day. They feel trusted, honored, and respected. MORE
Guest post by Randal Moss : Great leaders consistently talk about the need for their organization to ‘be innovative’ in their thinking. They recognize that innovation is a strategy for growth and that being able to harness that power will drive their organization’s success and their own as well. MORE
Guest post from William Dann: The concept of servant leadership was introduced by Ancient Chinese philosophers such as Lao-Tzu, then found in the Christian teachings of Mark. It was popularized in modern management writings by Robert Greenleaf in a 1970 essay. To me it is more of a value system. MORE
Guest post from Philipe Bruce: More than 50% of businesses claim that they do not have the resources or time to train their employees to be leaders. As such none of those business owners and leaders have the resources they need to sustain their enterprises. How serious is this? MORE
Guest post from Michael Bungay Stanier: For those in a leadership role, the responsibility to lead and direct employees falls to you. Let’s assume that your employees respect you, like you and feel that you’re leading them down a good path. You work hard and your workplace runs smoothly. MORE
Guest post from by JV Venable: Any man or woman you hire will come on board with a measure of uncertainty. They’ll step in wondering just what kind of commitment they can expect from you, and many will wonder if they can measure up to the standards on your team. MORE
Guest post from Michelle Gielan: The first time Gary Baker, president of Nationwide Brokerage Solutions heard about the research on happiness and how it affects the workplace, he referred to it as “fluff.” And why wouldn’t he? MORE
Guest post from Taffy Williams : Leaders must be creative and agile in their thinking in order to create the leaders of tomorrow. It is easy to stand back and give orders and assume all knowledge resides with top management of the business. MORE
Guest post from Brandon Black and Shayne Hughes : Being a truly great and inspiring leader, who is both effective and respected, is no easy task. MORE
I wrote this post for another publication in 2014, but it appears they have deleted it. I’m preparing to do a workshop on how to nurture high potentials and found it in my archives. Still looks relevant to me! Warning: the following article contains a heavy dose of sarcasm. Read at your own risk, and whatever you do, DO NOT follow the advice! A high potential employee is one of your highest performing employees that also is showing signs of being able to handle greater responsibilities. MORE
Guest post from Amy Blankson: In 2013, the National Center for Biotechnology Information reported that the average attention span of a human has dropped to a mere eight seconds , one second behind that of a goldfish. Why does this matter? MORE
Guest post from Kene Erike: That is not a question reserved for the gated playgrounds of MBA students or empty suits struggling to justify big paychecks. The concept of "Leadership" is a fixture in our daily lives that dictates the experiences we share with others. Let's start by defining terms. MORE
Guest post By Dr. Linda Sharkey: “Our customers are important to us. Please stay on the line for the next available representative.” The irony of this message sinks in after the first five minutes on hold. During the next five minutes, it becomes clear the values of the organization are aligned around cost savings—with the naive hope you’ll ignore their actions and believe their words. MORE
Guest post from Jeff Wolf: Warren Bennis, acclaimed scholar, author and advisor to corporation presidents said "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." Well expressed, but it's easier said than done. MORE
Guest post from Merrick Rosenberg : At extreme levels, our most admirable personality traits undermine us. Charles Dickens said it best in his novel Dombey and Son : “…vices are sometimes only virtues carried to excess!” To understand the vice , and address it, we must examine the virtue first. MORE
Guest post from Bill Munn: “It was my mistake. I’m sorry. Please forgive me." It’s important to get these phrases written down, before they become obsolete. For a few decades now, the popularity of “spin,” with its tempting save-face claims, has elbowed out the use of a simple, honest apology. MORE
Guest post from Matt Paese Talent Exec: So, we have a serious leadership shortage and it’s getting worse. CEO: So hire more people. Talent Exec: We’re doing that. It’s not enough. CEO: What about our development programs? Aren’t they working? Talent Exec: Not quickly enough. MORE
Guest post from regular contributor S. Chris Edmonds : When I consult with executives on crafting a high performance, values-aligned culture, one of the first things I do is to examine the effectiveness of their leadership team. MORE
G uest post from Amy Brann : The best leaders wear many hats including a Coaching one at times. A leader can help people to grow and develop. Neuroscience may say the leader, in their Coaching role, helps facilitate self-directed neuroplasticity. We’ll explore what this means shortly. MORE
Guest post from Lee Caraher: The great lament of so many leaders and managers today is that “no one is loyal anymore.” MORE
Guest post from Gordon Leidner: Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers have made a splash in the news recently, thanks to Broadway’s sensational production “Hamilton.” MORE
Guest post from Ilene Marcus : It’s crunch time. Your team is on overdrive. Each decision matters. Every moment counts. You can’t afford to be distracted and yet, there it is – the workplace annoyer. A team member with a trait, a quirk that gets under your skin. MORE
Guest post from Dee Ann Turner: The best business leaders have a keen sense of purpose that drives their work. Ideally, they also have superior products and services that support that purpose. MORE
Great Leadership By Dan
MARCH 16, 2017
Guest post by Paul J. Zak, PhD : One-third of business leaders surveyed in 2015 said that retaining colleagues is their number one concern. Everyone knows that people are mobile. About one-quarter of employees say that they will look for a new job in the next year.
Great Leadership By Dan
MARCH 2, 2017
Guest post from Ilene Marcus : It’s crunch time. Your team is on overdrive. Each decision matters. Every moment counts. You can’t afford to be distracted and yet, there it is – the workplace annoyer. A team member with a trait, a quirk that gets under your skin.
Great Leadership By Dan
MAY 11, 2017
Guest Post from Karin Hurt: Performance improvement conversations aren’t enjoyable -- for you or for them. To make sure you don’t have to have the same uncomfortable conversation twice, take a hard look at your approach.
Great Leadership By Dan
APRIL 13, 2017
Guest post from Angela Sebaly : As a leadership coach, I’ve spent decades observing hundreds of people who have strikingly different backgrounds and equally diverse approaches to leadership.
Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Guest post from Philipe Bruce: More than 50% of businesses claim that they do not have the resources or time to train their employees to be leaders. As such none of those business owners and leaders have the resources they need to sustain their enterprises. How serious is this?
Great Leadership By Dan
MARCH 23, 2017
Guest post from Gordon Leidner: Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers have made a splash in the news recently, thanks to Broadway’s sensational production “Hamilton.”
Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Guest post by Ted Frank Scientists say our attention spans are now shorter than a goldfish, so it’s more important than ever to make our presentations as engaging and compelling as possible. How can we do that?
Great Leadership By Dan
JANUARY 5, 2017
Guest post from Lisa Bodell: As leaders, we’re responsible for setting the tone of our organization through policy and strategy, as well as our behavior. I believe that leaders have an obligation to work efficiently and effectively so that others do the same, creating a virtuous cycle of simplicity.
Great Leadership By Dan
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Guest post from Michael G. Winston: Today’s winning leader is not just here to weather the storm; they are here to completely change the game.
Great Leadership By Dan
MAY 18, 2017
Guest post from Kene Erike: That is not a question reserved for the gated playgrounds of MBA students or empty suits struggling to justify big paychecks. The concept of "Leadership" is a fixture in our daily lives that dictates the experiences we share with others. Let's start by defining terms.
Great Leadership By Dan
MARCH 10, 2016
Guest post from Suzanne Bates: When I started my first career in television news so many years ago, the term “employee engagement” had been invented. But it was irrelevant to me. I was jazzed about going to work every day. Nobody had to give me a speech about going above and beyond.
Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 25, 2016
Guest post from Dan Negroni : When we think of leaders and when we think of millennials, there are usually conflicting descriptions. We describe great leaders as honest, hard working, empowering, transparent, generous and so many other positive traits.
Great Leadership By Dan
APRIL 27, 2017
Guest post from Brandon Black and Shayne Hughes : Being a truly great and inspiring leader, who is both effective and respected, is no easy task.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Guest post from Shawn Hunter: “Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better?” – Carol Dweck Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words can change our brain.
Great Leadership By Dan
MAY 5, 2016
Guest post from Karin Hurt and David Dye When John needed something, he wanted it fast, and nothing made him want it faster than when the request was coming from his boss.
Great Leadership By Dan
JUNE 16, 2016
Guest post from by JV Venable: Any man or woman you hire will come on board with a measure of uncertainty. They’ll step in wondering just what kind of commitment they can expect from you, and many will wonder if they can measure up to the standards on your team.
Great Leadership By Dan
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Guest post from Dee Ann Turner: The best business leaders have a keen sense of purpose that drives their work. Ideally, they also have superior products and services that support that purpose.
Great Leadership By Dan
JUNE 1, 2017
Guest post from Lee Caraher: The great lament of so many leaders and managers today is that “no one is loyal anymore.”
Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Guest post from S. Chris Edmonds : Every morning, your team members rally themselves to come to work. Some are enthused about what they’ll experience that day. They feel trusted, honored, and respected.
Great Leadership By Dan
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Guest post from Dana Caspersen: I offer a challenge: The next time you are listening to someone during a difficult conversation or conflict and you are tempted to make a suggestion—don’t. Instead of making a suggestion, bring your attention back to what they are saying and why.
Great Leadership By Dan
JUNE 8, 2017
Guest post from Amy Blankson: In 2013, the National Center for Biotechnology Information reported that the average attention span of a human has dropped to a mere eight seconds , one second behind that of a goldfish. Why does this matter?
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.
Great Leadership By Dan
JULY 23, 2015
Guest post by Victor Prince : Teams at work are like portfolios of people with different skills and performance patterns.
Great Leadership By Dan
MARCH 9, 2017
Guest post from Michelle Gielan: The first time Gary Baker, president of Nationwide Brokerage Solutions heard about the research on happiness and how it affects the workplace, he referred to it as “fluff.” And why wouldn’t he?
Great Leadership By Dan
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Guest post from Michael Bungay Stanier: For those in a leadership role, the responsibility to lead and direct employees falls to you. Let’s assume that your employees respect you, like you and feel that you’re leading them down a good path. You work hard and your workplace runs smoothly.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Guest post from Darrin Murriner: Most people would agree that good leaders are brave leaders. But our definition of brave may vary widely. For some bravery could mean facing a tough personnel decision or making investment decisions to enter a new market.
Great Leadership By Dan
JULY 16, 2015
Guest post from regular contributor S. Chris Edmonds : When I consult with executives on crafting a high performance, values-aligned culture, one of the first things I do is to examine the effectiveness of their leadership team.
Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 15, 2016
I wrote this post for another publication in 2014, but it appears they have deleted it. I’m preparing to do a workshop on how to nurture high potentials and found it in my archives. Still looks relevant to me! Warning: the following article contains a heavy dose of sarcasm. Read at your own risk, and whatever you do, DO NOT follow the advice! A high potential employee is one of your highest performing employees that also is showing signs of being able to handle greater responsibilities.
Great Leadership By Dan
MARCH 30, 2017
Guest post By Dr. Linda Sharkey: “Our customers are important to us. Please stay on the line for the next available representative.” The irony of this message sinks in after the first five minutes on hold. During the next five minutes, it becomes clear the values of the organization are aligned around cost savings—with the naive hope you’ll ignore their actions and believe their words.
Great Leadership By Dan
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Guest post from Matt Paese Talent Exec: So, we have a serious leadership shortage and it’s getting worse. CEO: So hire more people. Talent Exec: We’re doing that. It’s not enough. CEO: What about our development programs? Aren’t they working? Talent Exec: Not quickly enough.
Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Guest post from William Dann: The concept of servant leadership was introduced by Ancient Chinese philosophers such as Lao-Tzu, then found in the Christian teachings of Mark. It was popularized in modern management writings by Robert Greenleaf in a 1970 essay. To me it is more of a value system.
Great Leadership By Dan
JANUARY 19, 2017
How Can Leaders’ Best Explore and Exploit both Disruptive and Incremental Approaches to Innovation? Guest post from Gaia Grant and Andrew Grant: Most of us love to watch a race. We like to observe the highs and lows of others as they experience a hard-fought competition.
Great Leadership By Dan
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Guest post from Hamish Knox : When it comes to defining their vision, leaders tend to fall into two camps. Camp one can clearly articulate a mountain top they want to reach, but create zero clarity on how they’re going to get to that mountain top.
Great Leadership By Dan
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Guest post by Randal Moss : Great leaders consistently talk about the need for their organization to ‘be innovative’ in their thinking. They recognize that innovation is a strategy for growth and that being able to harness that power will drive their organization’s success and their own as well.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Guest post from Chris Hutchinson : If you’ve gotten past the title without choking on your warm office beverage of choice, you’re probably thinking something like: 1. Are you kidding? You’ve clearly never met [colleague/boss/archenemy]! Don’t think so.
Great Leadership By Dan
JULY 9, 2015
Guest post from Jeff Wolf: Warren Bennis, acclaimed scholar, author and advisor to corporation presidents said "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." Well expressed, but it's easier said than done.
Great Leadership By Dan
MAY 19, 2016
Guest post from Bill Bartlett : What is your position on professional development? If you are among the top 20% of all executives, you believe it is as necessary as the air you breathe whereas the remaining 80% consider it to be a waste of time or give lip service to it.
Great Leadership By Dan
JULY 30, 2015
G uest post from Amy Brann : The best leaders wear many hats including a Coaching one at times. A leader can help people to grow and develop. Neuroscience may say the leader, in their Coaching role, helps facilitate self-directed neuroplasticity. We’ll explore what this means shortly.
Great Leadership By Dan
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Guest post from Linda Holbeche : The rulebooks of business are being rewritten. So rapid is the pace of new developments, and so diverse the forms of competition, that many large corporations struggle to be agile enough to compete.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Guest post from Taffy Williams : Leaders must be creative and agile in their thinking in order to create the leaders of tomorrow. It is easy to stand back and give orders and assume all knowledge resides with top management of the business.
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