Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 13, 2010

Habits like these can be good things; we don’t think of them much and they don’t tend to enter our awareness often. Exchanging the negative habits for the positive ones Unlike these task habits, you may have behavioral habits that require your awareness and action in order to help you to become the best leader that you can be.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The truth of the matter is that leadership IS personal. Leadership is a human journey Leadership is an evolving process, a human journey. Successful leadership requires you to change in such a way that seems indulgent and selfish. All of the above statements came from clients and readers recently.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Since my compulsion is to look at most things from a leadership angle, here are a few lessons I've learned so far from the practice of yoga that seem to apply to the practice of leadership.   That’s teaching me to be less self-critical, more patient and to pay attention to what’s working.    True statement. 

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Talking to anyone else wouldn’t resolve the issue, it would merely be self serving indulgence at someone else’s expense. Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 21, 2010

Both scenarios can have major negative impacts on your career. Stop Being So Flucking Nice | Catherine Lawson says: July 12, 2010 at 2:40 am [.] In addition, passive communication can make people, like the lamb pictured above, susceptible to “predators&# in the workplace. Reply What Do You Think?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

» Thought-full Thursday: Appreciative Leadership September 9th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Every Thursday, we provide you with a thoughtful way to coach yourself – something all leaders need to do. It could be argued that all leadership is appreciative leadership. Well done and keep the great content coming!

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I have consistently espoused the value of walking the floor, dropping in for meetings on an impromptu basis, proactively engaging key stakeholders, and any number of other items that focus on raising your awareness. My suspicion is that your choices have made you an effective leader and one well regarded by your team.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Discuss the importance of their commitment: It is important for them to know that they are responsible for their own actions and career. When they make a promise to follow through on an action that will further their career, they should follow through. December 10, 2010 at 10:54 am Mary Jo, Well said and great timing.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Become aware of the development programs that are offered in your organization and volunteer to assist with them. Posted in Uncategorized 6 Responses to “Note to c-suite: flaunt your learning and development&# Dianne: December 30, 2010 at 2:16 pm I enjoyed this article. And, it is good advice.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 9, 2010

To have self-awareness at this level is to know what I believe in, what I value, and what deeply motivates me. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. It is to know what I live for and, perhaps, even what I would die for.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

I want to be clear that I’m not advocating for form over substance, extreme self-indulgence, narcissism, or masking insecurity by the trappings you surround yourself with. link] theesuite Be comfortable in your own skin and aware of your surroundings – I'm on board with that. Well done, Mike. Keep them coming.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

One morning I attended a session that Ted holds each week with his leadership team and a select number of potential leaders. During the time the group discussed one chapter in a leadership book they were reading together. This shared practice also helps maintain awareness of and reinforce the importance of Ted’s values.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share two a few tips on deciding which tasks, and to whom, the art of delegation should apply… As a CEO it is critical to develop a keen understanding of your value to the enterprise, and to further develop an awareness of activities that are dilutive to said value.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 2, 2011

As an executive coach, I interpret 360′s and self-assessments for my clients as part of the coaching process. Although they are often aware of their strengths and weaknesses, it isn’t unusual for someone to be surprised by something new they discover in the feedback process. to internalize your blind spots.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 21, 2010

What practices will you put in place to extend your awareness beyond its present limits? Posted in Uncategorized 5 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Extending Awareness&# Scott Patchin : October 21, 2010 at 5:39 pm The timeless message question – how are you listening? Admiral Arleigh A.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 21, 2010

360’s are a featured item in the Leadership Museum. You walk into the Leadership Museum and are guided past wax replicas of ruthless leaders and famous consultants. Posted in Uncategorized 5 Responses to “The Day 360′s Are Obsolete&# Karen Wright : July 21, 2010 at 2:19 pm Nice one. Thanks for the dream!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 6 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Starting From What Is&# Christian Fey : September 23, 2010 at 5:32 pm Understanding the way things currently are is indeed the most critical step of any new beginning. Ellen Weber : September 24, 2010 at 10:30 am Thanks Mary Jo! Thank you for the reminder!

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QAspire

OCTOBER 17, 2010

He develops a sound judgment, is aware of what audience wants and can offer minute insight into each and every note that he plays. He can listen to a new song and add his own improvisations/variations to the basic notes. He understands music so well that he is now able to compose new songs from scratch. That is “expertise”.

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The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

At one point, speaking about the need to continually learn, grow, and improve, he said: The ones who become satisfied with who they are have short careers. He spoke about his personal perspective on perseverance and success. What a powerful way to make the point about the need to constantly invest the effort to become better.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Sad, but true; much of my life and career I have attempted to achieve perfection in everything I do. Perfect leadership is just not realistic; there are too many variables outside of your control. Leadership and the people you lead are unpredictable; most organizations are chaotic and moving too fast. I assume good intent!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Sheila Murray Bethel Are you aware of the words you use? Posted in Uncategorized 15 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: The Words You Use&# Patrick: October 28, 2010 at 4:13 pm Yeah, I am aware of using my words all the time but I still have some problems on them. What do you notice about the impact your words create?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

November 8th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus One of the definitions of the word reflection is “the bending or folding back of a part upon itself&#. November 8th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus One of the definitions of the word reflection is “the bending or folding back of a part upon itself&#.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 12 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Respect&# Jake Nady : September 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm At first, so obvious, but these reminders are necessary. Chuck Yorke : October 1, 2010 at 11:58 am So true, and it does need to be demonstrated on a regular basis. Chuck, you’re welcome! Have a great week.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

They aren’t waiting for anyone to hand them leadership development on a silver platter. These organizations create the kind of environment that supports leadership development. Yathi Yatheepan: November 19, 2010 at 1:24 pm Hi Mary, Thanks for blog post. They find out what they need to do, and they do it.

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Roundtable Talk

JUNE 10, 2010

← The Golden Rule of Interviewing: Past behaviour predicts future Fast Friday with Joe Chidley, SVP Corporate & Public Affairs, Veritas Communications → Career Shifting: Leaping lanes mid-career. Allow yourself time to reflect and build your personal career vision. what you’re trying to move away from).

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

September 20th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Every now and then, I have the pleasure of seeing how my education and early career as a bench biologist can have some connection with the work I am now doing. What this means to you So what does all of this research mean to leadership and organizations?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Having an awareness of the values that motivate you are key to the kind of leadership that will impact you and others in a positive way. Jenny Yathi Yatheepan: September 29, 2010 at 8:09 pm Mary, This is another interesting post which I enjoyed reading. Thank you for the link of the personal value cards.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 27, 2010

It was in his journey from Superman to being trapped in a body following a tragic accident that we can begin to understand how we, as leaders, might choose to respond to the adverse and trying times that happen in our leadership and our lives. Grossman : July 28, 2010 at 5:47 pm Great exercise, Mary Jo.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

This doesn’t mean that they should stop asking for feedback, it means that they just need to be aware that they may not get the full story from others. If you are this type of person, be aware that the messengers around you are afraid of being shot. Jake Nady : September 27, 2010 at 1:20 pm Thanks for the advice Mary Jo.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Giving and Taking » Infectious Optimism November 10th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Last week, I was experiencing pain in both of my ears. Posted in Uncategorized 11 Responses to “Infectious Optimism&# Bret Simmons : November 10, 2010 at 11:25 am Love that story (except for the ear infection) MJ.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Starting From What Is » Resistance and Change – A Personal Experience September 22nd, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus This is a more personal post than I usually write. Mary Jo Asmus : September 22, 2010 at 3:40 pm Hi Tanveer, the two most humbling parts of all of this were: 1. Personal change is hard.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 25, 2010

He would come over and visit Edgar the Leadership Pug and chat with us, often speaking of the beauty that surrounds us here. You have the opportunity to make an impact every minute of every day if you stay aware of what you are living for. Both were too young and healthy to leave us. Life, as they say, is too short.

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CoachStation

MARCH 7, 2016

When working with my clients it is this type of understanding that comes from increasing self-awareness and honesty with self that is the baseline for development and growth. We do this by developing awareness, skills and capability at an individual, business and organisation level. When did CoachStation start?

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QAspire

AUGUST 26, 2010

To complement this effort, give them the URL’s of some of the best leadership blogs out there. Share other useful resources like free presentations, eBooks, podcasts and videos that would help them get into a leadership mindset. Explore more articles tagged under “Leadership” at QAspire Blog. Thanks for adding that.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 16 Responses to “Let Them See You as Human&# Bret Simmons : September 8, 2010 at 10:47 am This is so important, MJ. Folks need to understand you are really no different than them, you are just at a different place at a different time along your career path and therefore have a different role right now.

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