Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Welcome to the November 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. These are all phrases we’ve heard from managers (and executives) recently.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2020. frameworks that help make thoughtful decisions about starting, growing, managing, and selling a business. Short-termism is rampant among executives and managers today, causing many companies to underperform and even go out of business.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2020. And how will this change the way we love, manage and learn from others? Triumph over adversity using proven Special Operations habits and mindsets with this inspiring guide from retired Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author Jason Redman.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Welcome to the October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared Development Plan or Development Planning?

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2020. Amazon’s impact is so pervasive that business leaders in nearly every sector around the world need to understand how this force of nature operates. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steven H.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2019. Bedtime Stories for Managers : Farewell, Lofty Leadership. Bedtime Stories for Managers : Farewell, Lofty Leadership. Welcome, Engaging Management Henry Mintzberg. Seth Godin says, “This is the management book of the year.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

While his ideas are not particularly original, they are sound (in the appropriate context) and when incorporated into the operating system of a business or organization, can be fire. Is it to sell books and speaking gigs? It takes more than sound bites like "people leave managers, not companies" to shape sustainable performance.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8 Its phones were quickly viewed as antiquated and difficult to work with for developers. To establish this approach, a comprehensive inventory of processes must be developed.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Books and podcasts. These people write the books like road maps for you, allowing you to sidestep common pitfalls carefully. Research relevant people, invest in their books and learn from them. Research relevant people, invest in their books and learn from them. Keep reading to find out more. Get some extra training.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 9, 2023

Stumped for what business books to add to your summer reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Analyze which areas of your operations could benefit the most from AI integration. Supply chain management? Prioritize Data Management: AI thrives on data. As an executive, ensuring your business has a robust data management strategy is paramount. Is it customer service? Product recommendations?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Welcome to the September 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Development. Development. Jesse summarizes, “When managers act like coaches, everyone benefits. Anne Perschel of Germane Coaching and Consulting provided Developing Team Norms, Why it Doesn’t Work and what to Do Instead.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

You start the book with a story about a team that lacks team emotional intelligence. Team emotional intelligence can be developed with deliberate practice. What do you consistently notice if a team is operating with high emotional intelligence? Let’s turn to emotion management. Let’s flip it to the positive.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In today’s #AskingForaFriend, I bring you an interview with Mike Maddock , serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author of several books including Plan D. When you gamify the challenge, it can become fun and more manageable. This dialogue can prompt deeper self-reflection and more comprehensive personal development.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Newest in the series is the HBR Project Management Handbook. Hence, his new book. Further, he explains that projects differ from operations , which are day-to-day activities, and which generally follow similar patterns and objectives every year. Effective project managers must be true leaders.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 24, 2020

This week, I want to start with three basic physical routines that are essential to stress management – eating, moving and sleeping. Do what you can to develop a workout routine that mixes cardiovascular endurance, strength building and flexibility enhancement. Don’t like to shop or cook? No screens in bed.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 13, 2010

Operation Mincemeat is a true story that reads like a novel. Take a look at the video for other thoughts on why you might like this book. The Next Level Find out what insiders know about executive success in Scott Eblin’s new and expanded book, The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success. View an alternate.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This time each year, I select from all the leadership books I read during the year my pick for the best new leadership book of the year. It was a tough choice, so for 2022, I'm picking two books: Both books are timely, highly relevant, full of great teachings and well worth reading for leaders at any stage of their careers.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Developing a Positive Culture Where People and Performance Thrive . In spite of the evidence that people and performance thrive in a positive organization, the majority of organizations still operates from the “mechanistic mindset” that manages people like human resources.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Stakeholders and shareholders alike expect businesses to make a positive impact on the big challenges our planet faces, such as climate change, redistribution of wealth, and more equitable ways of operating and performing.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 7, 2024

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 30, 2012

One of the keys to running a successful operation is to develop trust with your coworkers and employees. How do you develop a culture of trust? The reference book Management Tips: Harvard Business Review shares the following advice: Leadership should not be a solitary act. Develop a culture of trust and openness.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Guest post from Larry Sternberg and Kim Turnage: What would your organization be like if every employee had a great manager? In every organization, managers are a key leverage point to drive higher performance and better business results. The impact managers have on turnover and engagement go straight to the organization’s bottom line.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

While the last decade has flattened our organizations and reduced the need for some managers, the need to create leaders at every level has never been more necessary. We need connected managers to create community and spark collaboration. Supervisors hold the success of a business in their hands, and it’s all in how they manage.

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Engaging Leader

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Previously, Paul served as head of HR for Nickelodeon, head of international HR for Paramount Pictures, and head of HR for the TV production unit of NBCUniversal, where he oversaw HR operations for NBC’s late night and prime time programming lineup, including The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, and The Office. Website: PaulFalconeHR.com.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation.

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Skip Prichard

APRIL 15, 2020

Can you make sense of this: Organizations worldwide spend $356 billion a year on leadership development efforts , yet 75% of organizations rate their leadership programs as being not very effective? Despite billions of dollars spent to develop leaders, and numerous programs, the leadership gap continues. Ryan Gottfredson, PhD.,

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

For a large majority of leaders, the struggle to have influence and impact comes from things that you can manage and change. As a result, Tommy was able to step back and let his team sort out operational problems without his involvement. Or, they push for autonomy when their manager wants engagement.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 16, 2021

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. His advice?

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Stumped for what business books to add to your fall reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Take stock of the progressive development plans and programs they’ve made available to the workforce. Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. and a development manager at Oracle Corp.

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CO2

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Entrepreneurs Operating System). From filling the bloggers, like me, with positive book reviews for Traction his book. Then a training model to develop consultants nation wide to deliver the product. EOS seems to simply skip over this fundamental on how it suggests a business should operate.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 4, 2020

Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. A leader drives for results, leads by example, and develops talent."

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2012

Frank Sonnenberg makes the case in Managing with a Conscience , that the only sustainable way to succeed is the right way—not cutting corners—emphasizing the intangibles like trust, creativity, focus, speed, flexibility, relationships, loyalty, and employee commitment. Management should announce an open-door policy.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 17, 2020

Stumped for what business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. A leader drives for results, leads by example, and develops talent."

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