Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). We listen to opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. It leads to short-term thinking.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

As we rapidly approach Q4, it is my most sincere hope that you will take pause for a bit of reflective thinking – I would ask that you ponder the following question: “Am I so busy that I’ve lost the ability to be as productive as I need to be?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

One of my favorite examples of what I described in the paragraph above is the weak leader who cannot deal with subordinates who use emotional deceit as a weapon of destruction. The only thing worse than what I’ve just described is leadership that doesn’t recognize it and/or does nothing about it.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 11, 2021

I F YOU CAN LEARN from other’s mistakes, you have a better shot at success. Lawyer, CPA, and serial entrepreneur, Patrick Burke, says he has made most of these big mistakes and has (barely) lived to tell about it. He chronicles them in The 10 Biggest Business Mistakes: And How to Avoid Them. Mistake #2: Lifestyle.

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Leading Blog

MAY 9, 2023

☙ When asked the secret of his political success, Ford reveals more than he perhaps intends by replying, “I made everyone else’s problems my problems.” ☙ “Ford never doubted the contribution of college sports to his character or career. Teamwork and grueling preparation were educational values in themselves.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

It is a well-written story that takes us from his days as a student-athlete through his formative years working his way up in bars and restaurants from busboy to manager, to the wild ride founding and growing Texas Roadhouse into the international success it is today. Great inventors keep tinkering. Weaknesses can become our strengths.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Potential – Interference = Performance I FIRST encountered this equation in the context of peak performance in the sports world. However, in high-stakes situations, our doubts, self-talk, low awareness, ill-preparedness, and instinct-led execution can make or break our attempts.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

How does such a meeting work? Diana Peterson-More shared Make It Easy for Them to Say Yes: Communication Tips to Make it Happen! Diana explains: “ This blog asks the age-old question: Are you getting what you want from bosses and colleagues in the workplace? Find Bernd on Twitter at @moreleadership.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

In the text that follows, I’ll take a closer look at the value of contingency planning… The reality surrounding the success of any implementation is found by understanding that no matter how smart you are, things rarely go as planned. It is important to remember that contingency planning is a key to avoiding costly mistakes.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Everyone knows you’re a lousy leader if you can’t make decisions. Nothing signals leadership trouble more than an executive who can’t make decisions. If you can’t make decisions, you can’t get things done. Taking action always begings with one simple act – making a decision. What is it?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2016

He’s the glue that keeps things together, she’s the one who graciously gatekeeps, protecting your time and workload when she can. Karin invited me to write a blog post and I decided to share five of the Winning Well principles that you can apply as you interact with those “rock stars” on your team.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

The answer is to make “the most of each moment and ridding ourselves of the toxic habit of constantly looking forward to the next thing.” On the other hand, “ being resent, focused, committed, and hardworking at home and at work is the path to finding success and fulfillment.”. I offer one of the insights from each. #1

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

While this test is not as detailed as more comprehensive assessments, I have nonetheless found it to be fairly thorough. On with the exam… Section I: Character. If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. Section V: Focus.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 4, 2024

When your boss trusts you, it can lead to increased responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, and a more fulfilling work environment. Deliver Consistent Results: To gain your boss’s trust, consistently deliver high-quality work. Keep your boss informed about project progress, challenges, and achievements.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Active listening has become even more vital during the global pandemic, as many organizations work in a remote environment. Karin and David share: “ I love hearing about what’s going on with my team personally, but I don’t want to waste their time talking about my personal life, so I keep that to myself.”

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 10, 2023

Through the years, I’ve featured four books on my blog by Robert L. Today, I highlight his newest title, The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence , which is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and has also been on the USA Today bestseller list. However, mistakes become invaluable learning opportunities if embraced the right way.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Two years ago, as I sat down to write my first blog post, I found myself at a loss for where to start. As a focusing activity, I decided to write the purpose of my blog. It was quite helpful, and I ended up making that the topic of my first post: The Answer to What is Why.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The Pixar 2018 documentary on the company tells the tale of a group of passionate, driven people who worked around the clock, sleeping under their desks to bring to market revolutionary technology tools. At a candid team meeting, someone asked his role, “I have been sent by corporate to be your manager.” Keep Your Humility.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

I N SEPTEMBER 2001, Jack Welch was a tough act to follow. Immelt states in Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company : The best leaders absorb fear. In the wake of 9/11, GE’s people needed to hear, and to believe, that we had a plan and that, working together, they could help us execute it.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As I age, I want to watch to make sure I remain engaged. Sometimes you have to exercise your initiative to keep it in good working order. As a rule, I want my default mistakes to be mistakes of action rather than inaction. I choose to screw up in gear rather than miss the action.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2020

Let’s be honest, 40% of the average person’s time is spent working. What are the specific qualities which make a coworker good in what they do? You could use an aid such as a handy little app in which you keep the name, photo, and some highlights about each coworker directly and indirectly serving under your lead.

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Leading Blog

JULY 17, 2023

So I was naturally relieved to see in my research that most Americans were plump with the same anxieties that actually keep me up at night. So I was naturally relieved to see in my research that most Americans were plump with the same anxieties that actually keep me up at night. I still do. Lean into the fear.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 31, 2019

I coached youth baseball for over 15 years, from 5-year-old kids to 14-year-old teenagers, and at least two things were common across all the age groups: 1) the kids always kept score, and 2) they were the first ones to remind me if I wasn’t being fair. No problem,” you may say, “I treat everyone the same, no matter what.”.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Michelle Cubas of Positive Potentials shares that Work-Life Balance is a Gender Based Myth. According to Jon Mertz of Thin Difference , we instead we need to find a work-life tempo and change it whenever the need arises. Are you striving to find work-life balance? It has to do with the choices we make.” Follow Jon.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2020

I F you are considering starting your own business or struggling to get one off the ground, Tom Golisano’s Built Not Born will be very valuable. Entrepreneurship is not easy, but it can be rewarding, provided you keep some basic business principles in mind. And Golisano keeps the critical issues front and center.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 12, 2024

It’s about unlocking the one secret ingredient that can make or break a team’s success: trust. Trust Increases Job Satisfaction: In a trusting environment, employees are more satisfied with their work, leading to higher engagement, motivation, and retention rates. Lets explore. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 29, 2010

Sometimes these results are, as I wrote in a recent post, Fear Kills , matters of life and death.   Working in a stress inducing, soul sucking environment is never good for one's life expectancy over the long haul.) Better yet, make it impossible for them to get the real story to you.  At least not immediately. 

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

Steve shares: “As we climb the corporate ladder we ‘forget,’ intentionally or not, to say hello to the many foundational employees who keep the business running; the restaurant dishwasher, hotel housekeeper, mail room clerk, or department store stock person. .” ” Find Stephanie on Twitter at @Steph100Degrees.

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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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Leading Blog

MAY 10, 2019

His goal is to “teach you how to be both the boss everyone wants to work for and the high achiever every CEO wants to hire—all without drama, stress, or endless hours in the office.”. Wanting to be liked is normal, but it makes it difficult to make tough choices and give candid feedback. Be Likable, Not Liked. Lead with Love.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Just as you choose your words carefully, it’s important to make sure your body language isn’t sending unintended messages. Here are seven of the most cringeworthy body language problems I see in leaders: Unengaged posture. But keep it natural—don’t stare. It makes you look childish and impatient. Lack of eye contact.

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Leading Blog

JULY 17, 2019

And yet, what is crystal clear to me after 20 years in leadership roles is that those ingredients, while important to success, aren't enough if you've forgotten the fundamentals of being positive, learning from others, being honest and the kind of person people want to work with. Never mistake opinion for fact. #9.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Harden teaches his students how to practice, train, and rehearse to give 100 percent, 100 percent of the time, and challenges them by asking: If you don't believe in yourself, why should I believe in you? How Trust Works : The Science of How Relationships Are Built, Broken, and Repaired by Peter H. We barely know how trust works.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 28, 2017

Despite this, I do have some sympathy; the guy made a mistake – we’ve all done that, and it was a timely reminder of mistakes I’ve made in the past while in charge of a team. There’s no getting away from the fact that, as a leader, your mistakes will be thrust into the spotlight for all to see. Learn from brands.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

As I conduct observation coaching with leaders, I watch for how their words resonate with their audience. Today, there is an emphasis on rapid decision making, and fast-paced problem solving that often involve many parties and differing perspectives. Using just risks making others feel insignificant. L ANGUAGE matters.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

1) INSECURITY “I am not a good vision caster – it is just not my area of expertise!”. Ask yourself: What do I really believe? Where do we want to be that will make a real difference in our team, for the customer, the ministry, the client? 2) EGO “I have to create this vision alone so I can be in control.”.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 9, 2020

In my book, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust , I detail how “face”—our sense of personal dignity—can be lost, recovered, and honored. The receiver becomes so resentful they don’t make the needed changes. But first, he corrects mistakes in the report. How does it work? Not at all. Consider Linda.

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