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April 2019 Leadership Development Carnival

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Welcome to the April Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team building, and more. Development. Marcella Bremer of Positive Culture provided How E-learning can Develop your Culture.

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The Serving Leader

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As this happens, measurable improvements in employee engagement and customer satisfaction occur, leading to greater productivity and profitability. Best-selling author and leadership expert Ken Blanchard called the book “the most practical guide available to implementing servant leadership in your life and work.”.

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Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work

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On this 2-year anniversary of Susan’s book, listen in as she builds upon the latest scientific research on the nature of human motivation, and lays out a tested model and course of action to help leaders increase productivity and engagement, as well as purpose and fulfillment. However, Mark’s influence has not been limited to chicken.

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RIP: Retired in Position

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“Retired in position” refers to an unengaged employee, a term which I first heard used by Ken Blanchard. Together, they would need to put the right measures in place, in a development plan, to ensure the current duties do not deteriorate due to the additional responsibilities. Does this sound familiar? Well, it should.

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6 Ways to Build Trust During Organizational Change

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The exponential growth of technology has enabled new products, services, and businesses to rise to prominence in short order, and has caused others to become obsolete just as quickly. It’s a skill that must be developed and practiced over time for leaders to become comfortable navigating the complexities of organizational change.

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Conflict Without Casualties

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Drama costs the US workforce over $350 billion per year in lost productivity, absenteeism, passive-aggressive behavior, and wasted energy. Cultures that develop Compassionate Accountability can transform conflict into positive change, leveraging its energy to create rather than destroy and realizing tremendous new potential.

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February 2017 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the February 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! In a recent webinar, Jack Quarles, author of Expensive Sentences , talked about the trap of “we’ve always done it that way” and how that can adversely impact productivity and morale. Here are some easy tips to ensure you don’t get discouraged.”