Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

There are many types of bad managers, and we can’t address them all in a blog post–or even seven blog posts. More than likely, you can’t do anything about who your boss is (if you want to stay in the same job), but you can influence the impact they have on you. Nor does any situation that really ticked off your boss.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 9, 2013

Here are four things to consider: Do you ever stop talking? We’ve all been in meetings where everyone but the boss knew an important truth, but it never surfaced because the boss never stopped talking. Its easy for leaders to listen to voices that sound like their own, but the best leaders listen to a chorus of voices.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

A mixed bag of coverage at best. Based on this behind the scenes account from the New York Times , it sounds like Gibbs had some concerns and tried to push back on his boss.   Here are some thoughts about how to push back on your boss when that happens: Ask, "What's your goal?   Offer alternatives.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

Decades later, it remains the worst place I ever worked or have seen other people working in in 20 years of leadership development work. That was the beginning for me of learning how to lead in a professional environment and I owed it to the worst bosses I ever had. Sadly, I did not. So that was my guide. Just do the opposite.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 29, 2021

That was a long time ago and the first notably positive feedback I can remember getting from a boss. A central responsibility of a great leader is to help their team members do what they do best every day. So, how does a leader cultivate an environment where everyone gets to do their best work and feels engaged?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 13, 2020

Willing to be vulnerable, the conversation partners shared experiences about bosses and employers who: Made it clear there was no interest in “warm and fuzzy” at work. Were rude, inconsiderate, and sometimes cruel in their uncompromising pursuit of ever-better performance metrics and results.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Here are some specific things as a leader, you should never ever do. Leaders and bosses who take personal credit for the work of their team are not just frustrating but actually toxic. If you’ve ever experienced favoritism, you know how damaging it can be. Few things are more demoralizing than a boss who picks favorites.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

David Moser of Decisive Blog writes The Power of “And” in Leadership Communication. A leader’s role is to provide the best avenue for the success of their people. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared How Can You Further Develop Your Talent? Here are three that can make you a better boss. 7 Key Steps.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2017

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 16, 2014

For May’s Frontline Festival, I asked experts around the world to share their best career advice. They ask you for your best advice on how to get ahead. Steve Broe of My Career Impact brings us Five Ways To Get Your Boss To Call You A Leader. But the best leaders will feel the pain and move forward to become great leaders.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2012

FT: Working for a boss who didn’t hire you. Three Star Leadership Blog: Lessons from the Stupid File by @wallybock. Expect The Best by @LollyDaskal. BoozCompany: Why bosses should find their "off button"--and how to do it! From @tomasacker : What ever happened to dreams? Leading) by @edbatista. by scedmonds.

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Lead from Within

JULY 28, 2020

And if you’ve ever worked with a horrible leader, you know what a miserable experience that is. Giving other people room to work without looking over their shoulder will improve your relationship with your boss—and with everyone else on your team. Your boss and others will be happier if you stay in your lane.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Diana explains: “ This blog asks the age-old question: Are you getting what you want from bosses and colleagues in the workplace? While this blog enumerates numerous factors to consider, perhaps the most important is to accept responsibility for implementation once the a-okay is given.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Part II: How to Amp Up Your Boss’s Advocacy for You. In my last blog post, I talked about the importance of learning to cope and build bridges with him/her. Itʻs another thing to perform so well that your boss wants to advocate for you. You’re boss just wants to know that you know. Here’s how: Amp up their advocacy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Even the best of us have trouble accepting change on occasion. This blog offers practical advice on leading change by discovering your authentic voice, finding your purpose, and empowering others to lead. Miller of The People Equation brings us 9 Things Team Members Want to Know About the New Boss, but Won’t Ask. Jennifer V.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It’s a level of respect that turns the very concept of boss on its head.”. How does the potential 10xer handle a situation where a boss or client wants something he or she thinks is a bad idea? A 10x manager is someone who wants the best for you, is objective, and can see what you can’t see both personally and situationally.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

For the sake of this blog, let’s stick with the good: my consistent behavior should always move Louie toward being a happier dog who loves his mama and his home! Their employees continually walk on eggshells because they never know if something is done perfectly, or if their very best effort will ever be good enough.

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Next Level Blog

MAY 29, 2019

If dealing with a micromanager for a boss isn’t the number one complaint I hear from high potential leaders, then it’s certainly in the top three. Pretty much every leader I’ve ever coached or spoken to has worked for a micromanager at least once in their career. You need to be a student of your boss and their operating environment.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 11, 2020

I just got the email that it’s time to fill out the 360 evaluation on the boss. This small work team had given their boss Joe good marks on his 360-evaluation for the last two years, even though those positives weren’t warranted. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 31, 2017

The need for connection at work is perhaps stronger today than ever before. Without question, it falls on the boss to create a culture that promotes engagement through modeling, messaging, and educating. Read his blog at impactfulcoaching.com/blog and his new leadership book, " Becoming the New Boss.".

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 23, 2013

I''ve been involved in leadership development for a long time, so I''ve been exposed to a lot of bosses from all walks of life. One question people often ask me and others in this business is "If all of this leadership development stuff is supposed to be so great, then why are there so many bad bosses?". Good Bosses: 40%.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 1, 2012

This post was recently published as a guest post on SmartBlog on Leadership : Congratulations, you’re now the boss! Managing your first direct reports is one of the most challenging transitions a leader will ever have to navigate. You know how to learn and succeed , so don’t ever lose sight of that and don’t lose your mojo.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Jon writes: “It’s all about setting proper expectations and communication – and in today’s world, both are more important than ever.” Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared How to Increase your Visibility at Work. Shelley considers: “Experts think the best use of our time in lockdown is to go “outside-of-the-box.”

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

As a leader, have you ever considered that you are often the topic of dinner conversation of your employees? How often do you find yourself talking to your spouse or family members over a meal about things that happened at work and how your boss treated you? How you only care about yourself and impressing your own boss?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2017

Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting provided How to Manage Your Boss. Managing your boss is an essential part of leadership.” Dana writes, “Running a meeting with your boss and her peers puts you in a tough spot. While when we love what we do, we are at our best and make a difference. What do you think?”

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

General Magic was a 1990 spin-off from Apple that few people have ever even heard of. Now, what else do you provide to justify your position as their boss, supervisor, or leader? What do leaders do if everyone is doing their best at what they are supposed to be doing? Here are six roles to consider: Keep the Flame Burnin.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 26, 2019

Did you ever play Show and Tell when you were in elementary school? Being a manager or leader is a mindset and skill set unto itself, and the best leaders are lifelong learners. The best leaders show they are worthy of their teammates’ trust. How many of you are sick and tired of all the praise you receive from your boss?

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Maybe it’s time to start thinking about how you can support your boss, your manager, or your leader. Whatever your leader’s style of communication, it’s always best to establish and maintain an open line between you. That means you keep your boss involved and informed and protect them from being blindsided. Take initiative.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

That’s how one colleague described Art Jones, the best supervisor I’ve ever seen up close. They work hard, but they work differently from most bosses. “Art makes it look so easy. It’s like he comes to work and puts on his slippers.”. There never seemed to be problems with his team. They were always productive.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Have you ever worked with a boss who made everything so urgent that you never. equally important to your boss. may not be able to change your boss, but you can change how you respond to. make the best of a bad situation. Here are some helpful ideas: Manage your boss. to manage your boss. emergency.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Chris Edmonds of the Purposeful Culture Group contributed Culture Leadership Charge: Best. Chris Edmonds shares how great bosses create workplaces that are purposeful, positive, and productive for all employees. Susan Mazza of Random Acts of Leadership provided Have You Ever Felt Like a Fraud? Inspiration/Creativity.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Is today as good as you’ll ever be? Will today be as good as your life ever gets? Let’s pretend I’m an all-knowing being—which I most certainly am not—and that I visited you with an announcement: “Today is as good as you’ll ever be. Ever noticed that the more you do for customers, the more they expect?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Leadership instability feels more pervasive than ever right now. Along with scrambling to respond wisely to COVID-19 realities, even the best and brightest can’t predict how economic, political, and cultural winds will blow from day-to-day. They didn’t know what to work on because instability worked against their best-laid plans.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

And with today’s digital economy and globalized markets making organizations more and more decentralized, it’s getting harder than ever for workers to create meaningful relationships with others. Millennials and Generation Z crave purpose as well as ethical behaviors from their bosses. A recent MIT study underscores this.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 25, 2019

Have you ever noticed leaders spend a lot of time talking about people only to make the same mistakes over and over again? With all the emphasis on leadership development, I always find it interesting so many companies continue to struggle with being able to retain their best people. Regardless of tenure, position, title, etc.,

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