Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Speak Up to Get Better Feedback in Your Next Performance Review. A few years ago, I wrote “Avoid These Infuriating Phrases in End-of-Year Feedback” to encourage managers to stop making stupid comments when giving a performance review. This heartfelt post came from years of listening to high-performing employees vent their frustrations about the stupid things their managers said.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Best-in-class organizations require best-in-class leaders because nothing impacts a company’s trajectory more than the people in executive positions. On the heels of unprecedented circumstances such as the global pandemic and the Great Resignation, companies need an elite, next-generation approach to filling these crucial executive roles, including executive, board, and C-suite positions.
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Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 19, 2022
With the arrival of Fall, it’s only natural that leaders are shifting their focus towards what needs to be done to complete those goals they set out for their team at the start of the year. But this time of year also presents an important opportunity for leaders to energize. Click to continue reading. With the arrival of Fall, it’s only natural that leaders are shifting their focus towards what needs to be done to complete those goals they set out for their team at the start of the year.
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 12, 2022
By Linda Fisher Thornton As a leadup to a keynote I'm doing for the Michigan Association of School Boards, I was invited to submit a feature article for their fall issue of the MASB LeaderBoard. In the article, "Meeting the Challenge of Ethical Decision Making," I write about how since the start of the pandemic, decision making has become more complex and requires much more intentional decision making.
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Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Leading is a lonely job. If you have been in any sort of leadership role you know that is true. It’s funny that a role that we perhaps aspired to, and one that may have some cache’ and even leave others a bit envious could be lonely. But it is. Let’s talk about why that […]. The post Leading is a Lonely Job appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A few months ago, I was approached by a local pastor to do something crazy. He had put together a team of runners to run the Ragnar Michigan relay. This run takes runners from Muskegon, Mi to Traverse City, Mi for a 200-ish mile run. The Dogman Bounty Runners At The Finish Of Ragnar 2022 Michigan. The team consisted of 12 runners, a driver, and two volunteers for the event.
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Next Level Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2022
One of the big differences between leaders who shape the bigger picture for a company and those that hit a ceiling and stay stuck in their functional roles is that the big picture leaders are way better at influencing their colleagues. I’ve had some amazing big picture leaders and influencers as executive coaching clients over the years and was talking with one of them last week.
Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 5, 2022
No matter which industry your organization operates it, there’s a pretty high chance that you’re grappling with how to motivate and engage your employees in the daily work they do. This challenge has manifested itself in various ways – from the Great Resignation to more recently the notion of quiet quitting. Regardless of what we choose to call it, the underlying problem is the same – people don’t feel a strong connection to the work they do, and consequently are not as invested as leaders want
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 19, 2022
By Linda Fisher Thornton We have a "spin" problem in the media and it's out of control. Unfortunately, many media channels have decided that clicks, and the dollars they generate, are more important than journalistic integrity. So we end up with people getting what they think is "news" when what they are actually getting is from sources of "infotainment," and using that bad information to make bad decisions and even in some cases commit crimes.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 31, 2022
No one works on an island. Even if you do literally work on an island, you don’t work alone – you still have colleagues and teammates. The question I am often asked is “Do I have to like my teammates?” Have to? Probably not. But is it in your best interest to build working relationships […]. The post Do I Have to Like My Teammates? appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 25, 2022
You probably don’t remember your early years of trying to walk. You’d push yourself up, stumble around, and then fall flat on your bum. Maybe you even cried a bit. If you can’t remember those times, I’m sure you can remember a similar situation with teaching your own children to walk. Or maybe it was teaching your niece or nephew.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 3, 2022
When you’re leading change, it takes more than a strong plan, implemented well to succeed. It’s also vital to inspect that the actions and behaviors you THINK matter most are having the IMPACT you expect. Everyone’s On Board, and We’re Still Struggling! Steve, the CEO of an energy company, had thrown every ounce of energy into launching their new strategic product.
Next Level Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2022
It’s interesting to me how trends come in waves when I coach executives. Lately, the trend has been leaders asking, “How do I get my team to think like me?” The question has come from members of senior leadership teams, individual senior executives, and mid-level leaders. In other words, it doesn’t really matter what level the leader is operating at, pretty much everyone lately is asking the question.
Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Being able to anticipate and solve problems is the mark of a great leader. In the business world, this could involve making smart investments, hiring and promoting the right leaders, or reading the global market and avoiding major losses. Sharpen your leadership skills by using these tips to improve your. Click to continue reading.
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Leading in Context
OCTOBER 26, 2022
By Linda Fisher Thornton There's a problem that people don't talk about often enough. In the quest to understand things, we have divided up content and areas of science and our world in general into categories that we label (like biology, art, and psychology for example) and think of as separate. People study inside these realms intensely until they become experts in them.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Because I host a post (The Remarkable Leadership Podcast), I often get the chance to review books before they are released. The author or their representatives want to be on the show, and I need to vet them and their work to determine if a conversation would be appropriate or valuable for my audience. And, […]. The post Getting Along: How to Work With Anyone appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 3, 2022
A Reel Leadership Article My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. The nostalgia movies from the ’80s and ’90s bring is powerful. There’s something about going back in time and watching a unique period in film. The movies from this time are often similar to one another, especially the themes and views of the future.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 10, 2022
What’s your most valuable leadership practice? At the start of our work together, we’ll ask leaders and managers around the world for their most valuable leadership practice. There are several answers that consistently rise to the top, including clarity, vision, encouragement, communication, listening, empathy, and support. These are certainly valuable.And when we ask the tens of thousands of leaders and managers we’ve worked with about the most valuable practice they’ve learne
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
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Small talk creates advantage. You harm yourself, limit opportunities, and frustrate your career when you avoid polite conversations. Who enjoys more opportunity?
Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 15, 2022
If you have a business website, it might surprise you to learn that it probably needs work. No matter how good you believe your website is, there’s almost always room for improvement. Not sure where to start? Here are six ways to improve your business website. 1. Look into hiring. Click to continue reading.
Lead from Within
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Great leaders know they have the power to influence their team’s success. They understand that truly great leadership is about building people up, trusting and empowering them to give their best for a shared goal. Here are 12 of the most powerful ways leaders can create dynamic teams: Create direction. Providing direction is literally the charge of a leader, so know where your team is headed.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 9, 2022
Are you tired of webinars? I’m sure you have been to some good ones, but I’m guessing the overall quality of them is pretty uneven. And while you may recognize that people will offer a product or service at the end, sometimes it seems like all they are doing is selling. What if you could […]. The post A (Very) New Kind of Webinar appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 16, 2022
My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. In 2002, the live-action Scooby-Doo movie ( get your copy here ), directed by Raja Gosnell and screenplay by James Gunn, was released. It starred Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, Freddie Prinze Jr. as Freddie, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Linda Cardellini as Velma, and Neil Fanning as the voice of Scooby.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 28, 2022
What does it mean, practically, to be an inclusive leader? And what happens to your business, team, and leadership when you embark on the journey? In this thoughtful episode, Jennifer Brown takes a deeper dive into what it takes to be an inclusive leader and examines the challenges and mindsets that continue to hold many leaders back. Combining nearly two decades of professional DEI expertise with personal experience and reflection, she tackles complex topics such as identity, privilege, and sys
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 1, 2022
I’ve been taking cold showers for a couple years. My practice has evolved. Even if you’re smart enough to reject cold showers, these lessons will be useful.
Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 16, 2022
It is paramount for small businesses to keep up with the evolving beast of online shopping. Many people today are looking for an easy and convenient way to buy all kinds of products without having to go into a store or interact with others. The age old saying “the customer. Click to continue reading.
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conver
Lead from Within
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Anyone who’s tried to break a bad habit knows how hard it is. And the older we get and the longer our habits persist, the harder it gets. Most of us in leadership have at least one bad professional habit. Maybe you check your messages constantly. Or you might be known for being 10 minutes late to every meeting. Maybe you work through every weekend, hold negative thoughts, or mix too much personal business into the workday.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Worry. Most of us do it. Some of us do it… a lot. For such a common practice, there is so little real benefit we can gain from it. Whether you worry as an individual, a professional, or perhaps especially as a leader, the benefits are sketchy at best. Why Do We Worry? There are […]. The post The Folly of Worry appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Joseph Lalonde
OCTOBER 13, 2022
I was recently reading an excerpt from John Maxwell’s book Developing the Leader Within You. In one of the chapters, he writes about the difference between image-building and integrity-building. These questions really struck me. I believe integrity is the key to being a great leader. The outward appearance, looking good, and other actions aren’t what make a leader.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 27, 2022
How to Ask Powerful Questions for More Connection and Engagement. A few months ago, I had Chad Littlefield on Asking for a Friend talking about the art of powerful questions. Specifically, the importance of shifting WHY questions to WHAT and HOW questions for more connection and engagement. . If you missed that conversation, catch it right here. . This week on Asking for a Friend , I share more of our interview and Chad talks about how to ask powerful questions without triggering defensiveness.
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