Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Welcome to the February 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! ” As I’ve seen in my own leadership journey, that’s often the choice that leads to new and exhilarating paths. Beth recaps, “Beth Beutler refreshes us on an important leadership skill—saying ‘no’ with grace.”

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 23, 2014

Posted in Leadership Development [link] I’ll admit it, ever since I started writing this blog, I’ve been much more aware of potential leadership lessons lurking in the mundane circumstances of life. He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do.

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 17, 2024

According to a recent survey , 33 percent of managers lead with fear. As the study’s authors point out, if you were to ask a manager if they lead with fear, most will say no. Ken Blanchard and I address this topic in our book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. Well, it’s fear.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

To help you find the best resources amidst the endless maze of information, here are our top podcasts focusing on leadership strategy and development. Why Listen to Leadership Podcasts? These podcasts are a valuable resource for anyone looking to refine their leadership skills and strategies.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Welcome to the December 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For our December edition, we took a page out of last December’s Carnival of HR post and asked about books you have read which have made a difference in your leadership journey. We figure it might provide some gift-giving ideas for anyone who is stuck!

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 19, 2012

While there have been thousands of books written about leadership, there are a handful of leadership models that have served me well as a leader and leadership development practitioner. Situation Leadership. Developed by Ken Blanchard and Paul Hersey, it’s a timeless classic. Servant Leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 25, 2019

I have a major gripe with the word leadership. However, I’ve seen too many poor leaders turn leadership into cheerleadership. Management guru Ken Blanchard is spot on when he writes……“It takes a whole team of people to create a great company but just one lousy leader to take the whole business down the pan.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 28, 2013

Guest post from Great Leadership regular contributor Paul Thornton: Management style greatly affects employees’ motivation and capacity to learn. The most effective managers vary their styles depending on the employee’s knowledge and skills, the nature of the task, time constraints, and other factors. The Three Ds.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 3, 2018

Guest post by Ken Blanchard: Most people who consider themselves servant leaders spend the majority of their time thinking about how to help their people get what they need to achieve their goals and live according to the organizational vision. They are seen as “do-nothing” managers. Developing a servant’s heart is a lifelong journey.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 4, 2012

Welcome to the March 4th, 2012 Leadership Development Carnival Going Green Edition. There's a lot 'o good reading here, so why not pour a mug of your favorite green beverage and take in a wee bit of leadership development. Wally Bock, from Three Star Leadership , gives us So now you're the boss. not that green.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Servant leadership is about always putting others first. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 1, 2012

Happy New Year, and welcome to the January, 2012 Leadership Development Carnival! This month's edition is a special "Best of 2011" collection of leadership development blog posts from many of our regular Carnival contributors. Sharlyn Lauby, HR Bartender : The Definition of Leadership. This one's been a big hit.".

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 28, 2014

The Top 20 Leadership Books: What To Give First To A New Manager. They are ideal for leaders and managers of all types of small to large businesses and organizations. Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager?” The One Minute Manager – Kenneth H.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 24, 2019

Cultures that develop Compassionate Accountability can transform conflict into positive change, leveraging its energy to create rather than destroy and realizing tremendous new potential. In a global relationship-based economy, we can’t afford to misuse energy in this way!

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CoachStation

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The session formed part of a week-long focus on leadership. Other speakers included representatives from Blanchard International and BTS Australasia. I was provided with guidance on the session topic, which had to relate to coaching and leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 10, 2014

A couple years ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager ?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Covey Leadership and Self-Deception – Arbinger Institute The First 90 Days – Michael Watkins The One Minute Manager – Kenneth H.

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CoachStation

MAY 8, 2023

Image courtesy of Kristina Flour on Unsplash One of my favourite leadership experts, Madeleine Blanchard covers imposter syndrome in an excellent post. Seek support : Talking to friends, family, or a therapist can help to manage imposter syndrome. Clearer Thinking have developed a free resource that may assist.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2022

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 1, 2021

Check out the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Servant leadership is about always putting others first. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 20, 2020

Check out the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Servant leadership is about always putting others first. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 21, 2015

By Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson In 1982, a book was published that helped create a category of business books. Yes, there were business books before that, but The One Minute Manager helped make them cool, interesting, and worthy of discussion at dinner parties.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development [link] Last week, I had the opportunity to be with John Maxwell at an event to raise money to train leaders around the world. He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do. It was an outstanding experience.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development [link] As this year winds down, I’m preoccupied with the question of how I can be more effective next year. He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do. Leadership Development resolutions Servant Leadership'

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JUNE 4, 2012

Leadership is about a journey – where you’re going and your actions along the way. Leadership behaviors include: Challenging the current way of doing things: searching for opportunities and taking risks. Management is about implementation. Management behaviors include: Goal setting. Inspiring a shared vision.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development [link] It seems as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by men and women who are at the top of their game – whether professional athletes, CEOs, doctors or artists. He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do.

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Blanchard Travel Leadership Development Team Building 288

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 30, 2020

It’s a skill that must be developed and practiced over time for leaders to become comfortable navigating the complexities of organizational change. Research from The Ken Blanchard Companies shows that people have predictable stages of concern when faced with a change. The one must-have ingredient of successful change efforts is trust.

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QAspire

APRIL 1, 2012

Welcome to the April 1st 2012 Carnival of Leadership Development. This month, we again have a great line up of posts on leadership, management and talent development. BIG Thanks to carnival leader Dan McCarthy from Great Leadership for allowing me to host this event.

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Leading with Trust

MAY 6, 2019

One study showed that firms led by a CEO who scored high in humility developed management teams that were more likely to collaborate and make joint decisions, share information openly, and possess a shared vision. So how can we develop humility in our leadership? Humble leaders do the same for others.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2019

Vision and Your Leadership of Change. What I write about here is the vision that is aligned with your leadership. That personal focus and practice were defined beautifully in the seminal book by Ken Blanchard and Jesse Lyn Stoner , entitled Full Steam Ahead: Unleashing the Power of Vision in Your Work and Your Life.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 12, 2021

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D. Blanchard coauthored the legendary, The One Minute Manager. It doesn't have to.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Becky Robinson and the Weaving Influence team pulled together a great webinar on Servant Leadership. Servant Leadership begins with self-examination. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. Highlights from John’s talk include: “If people don’t understand how their work matters, it’s a #leadership failure.”

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Becky Robinson and the Weaving Influence team pulled together a great webinar on Servant Leadership. Servant Leadership begins with self-examination. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. Highlights from John’s talk include: “If people don’t understand how their work matters, it’s a #leadership failure.”

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 11, 2014

He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do. His topics include leadership, creativity, team building, and more. Career Development Team Dynamics Value Creation opportunities Planning strategies' Mark began writing about a decade ago.

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 12, 2020

The Ken Blanchard Companies recently unveiled the results of their 2020 HR Learning and Talent Development Trends Survey. Over 800 Learning and Development professionals participated in the survey, comprising a wide cross-section of roles, age, and level of responsibility in organizations. Managing change. Building Trust.

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CoachStation

MARCH 22, 2019

Delegating work and tasks to your team members is one of the most necessary and important skills of leadership. It also remains one of the most challenging for many new and experienced managers. However, there are several things you can do to develop this skill. Many managers struggle with this.

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Leading with Trust

JULY 10, 2022

Because the process feels uncomfortable and managers don’t have a plan to follow, they either do a poor job at addressing underperformance or they just don’t do it all. Managers can confidently and successfully deal with underperforming employees by following an eight-step plan. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 26, 2019

Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Servant leadership is about always putting others first. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own.

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