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Foxes And Hedgehogs: Which One Are You?

Lead Change Blog

In 2001, I accepted my first official leadership position as a human resources director with one audacious goal – to be and do all the things to serve all the people. Leadership development became my one big thing. It didn’t take long to figure out that I wasn’t good at trying to be and do all the things to serve all the people.

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Recognizing Habits That Undermine Goals

Coaching Tip

Minds at Work in Cambridge, Mass, founded by Robert Kegan, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Lisa Lahey, a development psychologist who also teaches at Harvard, guides executives through a step-by-step process of self-examination and gradual behavioral change. If you are stuck, get unstuck. Here's how.

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How to “Manage” A Blue Lobster

Mills Scofield

As we think ahead to the surreality of these times, many of us are trying to figure out how to support, encourage, understand our employees, in particular, how to find, nurture and develop our blue lobsters. Perhaps this was not the best initial career move. This was from 3Q1996 to when I quit in 2001. and under the age of 25.

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Can You See What I See?

Lead Change Blog

If you remember the eras of 1987 or 2001-2002 or 2007-2008 your experience might be similar. Provides specific direction for the development of the strategy that will be required. Enlists enthusiastic engagement in the strategy and required goals to achieve the vision. Career Development' Can you see what I see?

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How to “Manage” A Blue Lobster

Mills Scofield

As we think ahead to the surreality of these times, many of us are trying to figure out how to support, encourage, understand our employees, in particular, how to find, nurture and develop our blue lobsters. Perhaps this was not the best initial career move. This was from 3Q1996 to when I quit in 2001. and under the age of 25.

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What I Wish I Knew as a CEO That I Learned Later in HR

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

In 2001, when I had actually decided to retire from “corporate life”, my company asked me to consider a change in direction, rather than a departure, by taking the role of Global Head of HR. I am delighted and honored that he accepted my offer and that I am able to share his wisdom with you here. Guest Post by Les Hayman.

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Why Every CEO Needs a Leadership Coach

Coaching Tip

When asked what was the best advice he ever received, Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, recognized it was from John Doerr, who in 2001 said, "My advice to you is to have a coach." However I am committed to coaching and achieving my goal of growing greater self awareness. Develop Leadership Skills: A Mobile Reference Guide.

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