Leading in Context

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton Thank you, friends, for reading and sharing this Blog in 2023. I appreciate all the ways you have helped forward the movement toward authentic ethical leadership. Only by bringing out our best as leaders are we able to bring out the best in those we lead.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

Will Marré on making choices based on our outer identity: “Instead of making authentic choices, we make choices based on the part we’re playing. Source: Leading with Heart: Five Conversations That Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While feigned humility is the height of insincerity, authentic humility is the most sincere form of confidence and strength. Leaders need to understand that being authentically humble humanizes them, allows them to build stronger trust bonds, and engenders confidence & loyalty from peers and subordinates alike.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

However if you’ve ever negotiated with a truly confident person who is authentically humble, you’ll find that their resolve is often much greater than the feigned confidence of the arrogant. I think not.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Rather than cover the whole of Postmodern thought, this book focuses on the aspects of their worldview that impact their perception of leadership and work. Be authentic. This is a complex area that Moore explains well, incorporating a look at both constructive authenticity and existential authenticity. “It

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Leadership Through Storytelling Building Emotional Bridges At its core, leadership is an exercise in building connections. Here, we delve into actionable strategies to weave narrative into the fabric of leadership. This isn’t just rhetoric—it’s a fundamental principle that shapes how we connect and persuade.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They don’t know how to be vulnerable, authentic, and empathetic in a way that unleashes the best in others. Learn to Set and Maintain Boundaries A lot has been said about the value of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership to better connect with others. In short, they don’t know how to be human leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That highlights the importance of leadership communication. Boyd Clarke and Ron Crossland are the ones who said, “The biggest problem with leadership communication is the illusion that it has occurred.” The genius of leadership is to speak with a voice that pushes past cynicism, doubt, and uncertainty.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 23, 2011

With the economic turmoil that started a little over two years ago, coupled with the Madoff scheme, it made me wonder why it happened in the first place and how it could have been avoided. I often wonder how the C level executives and leaders across those enterprises that caused these problems can sleep at [.].

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leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Welcome to my weekly round-up of top leadership and communication blog posts. Each week I read and tweet several great articles and on Fridays pull some of the best together here on my blog. Are You an Authentic CEO? Emails, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ continue to drive what leadership…. Within minutes.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

The advice I give to my clients is to be true to yourself, and authentic in your approach to creating a great first impression. At the end of the day, it is not about how much you spend or spin, but the authenticity, integrity, and appropriateness of how you manage your appearance that matters.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 25, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of leaders who prioritize and nurture employee engagement. Cultivate a culture of authentic feedback: Feedback is a two-way street. Incorporating these five strategies into your leadership approach can have a profound impact on employee engagement.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 13, 2018

Live Blogging From Catalyst West 2018 Today, I’m live-blogging from the Catalyst West conference in Irvine, California. Throughout today and tomorrow, I will be sharing leadership insights from the best and the brightest in the church and business world. Jesus’ book introduced Jesus as authentically human.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 21, 2021

Listen in as Mike Horne, author of Integrity by Design: Working and Living Authentically , and Bev Kaye, co-author of Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em, Sixth Edition: Getting Good People to Stay , provide insights into how to show up authentically and create an engaging workplace in order to retain employees.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 24, 2011

People are pretty interesting to study. So many people from so many places, so many different cultures, backgrounds, and histories. So many differences. But even in a world of differences there are some things that we can find most everyone … Continue reading → Lead Change Group - Leaders Growing Leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 14, 2021

What does it take to find the sweet spot in leadership? Finding your leadership sweet spot in each situation is challenging. Some leaders operate at the extremes—doing too much, then too little. They centralize, then they decentralize, only to centralize again. Some leaders delegate, but then swoop back in and grab control.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Source: Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve. Ross Ellenhorn on personal accountability: “That’s how life works for most of us most of the time: we authentically take control of our existence only sparingly, and mainly pretend we’re not in control when we actually are.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The actions that these stories are built on are authentic. Authentic stories “reflect your deeply held values and beliefs about who you are as a leader, your commitment to the well-being of your employees and other stakeholders, and how these are related to the ability of your firm to implement your strategies.”

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Lead from Within

APRIL 14, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed that some leaders struggle to connect with their employees and seem out of touch with their needs and concerns. Lack of authenticity: Leaders are out of touch with their employees because they lack authenticity. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the dynamic realm of leadership, the journey to becoming an exemplary CEO is an ongoing process. Here are ten crucial leadership development areas that CEOs sometimes neglect. Empathy Beyond the Boardroom: While CEOs excel in decision-making, empathy is a quality that can elevate their leadership.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 5, 2024

Trust is the bedrock upon which great leadership is built, and it often requires leaders to go to extraordinary lengths to earn and maintain it. In the realm of leadership, trust isn’t just about keeping promises; it’s about inspiring unwavering confidence, even in the face of unthinkable challenges.

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Lead from Within

JULY 18, 2023

Authentic leaders are a rare and valuable commodity in the business world. But what sets authentic leaders apart from the rest? Here are four things that authentic leaders do well: Honor their commitments: Authentic leaders understand the importance of keeping their word and following through on their commitments.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Be authentic and genuine: Executive presence requires authenticity and genuineness. To be taken seriously as a leader, it’s important to have a strong leadership presence, which includes confidence, authenticity, and the ability to make informed decisions quickly and confidently.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Nothing signals leadership trouble more than an executive who can’t make decisions. In today’s post I’ll discuss the element that separates wannabe leaders from authentic leaders…The ability to take action and make decisions. Everyone knows you’re a lousy leader if you can’t make decisions.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Three Buckets of Courage In December 2023 Edition of The Leadership Development Carnival hosted by the amazing Julie Winkle Giulioni , I came across a brilliant post titled The Three Buckets of Courage by Bill Treasurer. TELL Courage is courage to express yourself authentically and fully. I hope you find it useful in your context.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2021

Virtual connections are not the end; they are the means to an end—an authentic relationship with depth, be it professional or personal.”. Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. People have lost their sense of belonging and purpose in their careers and their lives.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Authentic leaders are people of extraordinary integrity, with a profound sense of purpose and willingness to live by their core values. Continue reading → Lead Change Group - Leaders Growing Leaders

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Here are a selection of Posts from September 2023 that you will want to check out: How to Have Better One-on-Ones by @edbatista The Greatest Secret for Breakthrough Creativity by @PhilCooke Integrating The Leadership Equation Into AI from @JohnBaldoni From Mired to Inspired: Breaking Free of a Conversational Quagmire by @JenniferVMiller Defensiveness (..)

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This provides an expanded pool of client expertise and challenges coaches to navigate cultural nuances and broader leadership styles. There’s also a greater understanding of varied leadership styles and the need for more personalized, adaptive, and forward-thinking coaching methodologies.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His leadership is remarkable! Pete is reaching people through not only speaking but through videos, blogs, websites and other social media outlets.

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Lead from Within

MAY 23, 2023

Here are 5 strategies that can help transform your leadership: Authenticity matters: Great leaders understand that being genuine and authentic is essential to building trust and creating meaningful connections with their team. Lead From Within: The most powerful leadership tool you have is your communication.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 23, 2024

Lying by Example: Actions Shout Louder Than Words My blog, Being the Change We Want to See in Others , updated Jack Griffin’s classic story of family hypocrisy entitled, “It’s OK, son, everybody does it.” But mismatched audio and video can still be a sign the video isn’t authentic.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 11, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Gene was upset with his new team’s quarterly business results, and his withering criticism of their performance during the staff meeting had brought a stunned hush to the room.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Trust is the currency of leadership. We may choose to name this alignment as authenticity or integrity. The authors outline three core drivers of trust: authenticity, logic and empathy. Trust is at the heart of everything we do in life and in business.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Perhaps some may think so, but being authentic to my politically incorrect self, I think not. Politically correct thinking replaces individuality and authentic opinions with socially acceptable rhetoric and watered-down behavioral tendencies. Are these extreme statements?

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