The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Like the weather, many leaders talk about agility and innovation, but few managers do much about it. Unlike the weather, there’s a great deal managers can do about building agile and innovative cultures. The first two stages depend on people or leadership skills. These four innovation stages aren’t neat and orderly.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

"AI doesn't replace leadership; it redefines it. As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential. A report by McKinsey Global Institute estimates that AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A number of recent surveys from McKinsey research have identified three traits that are becoming leadership imperatives to respond to this growing demand for social accountability. Rather, business leaders need to take a longer term approach, which means no longer being driven by the 90-day reporting cycles of the world’s stock markets.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 23, 2014

Did you ever wish you could find a way to tap into the collective wisdom of over 200 CEOs, and find the most powerful leadership lessons? For the past 4 years, Adam has been conducting interviews with chief executives for Corner Office , a great feature about leadership and management in The New York Times. I have good news for you.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

After taking a couple days to mull it over I’ve decided to select a few presentations that will be most relevant to the themes I typically write and speak about i.e. leadership, connection, employee engagement, productivity and innovation. We reporters like I.F. Alan Webber spoke about the dismal state of our media today.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 16, 2018

Humble Leadership at all levels will be needed to link workgroups and teams. Bosses, direct reports, team members, and resources from other teams are making it a point to get to know each other at a more personal level, fostering more openness and, in time, more trust and the psychological safety to speak up and be heard.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 4, 2019

As great as that idea sounds it is not realistic and leaders must decide what to do when one of their reports is not acting accountably. ERIC CORYELL dedicates his time to helping organizations engage their employees through strategic alignment, leadership development, and the creation of functional and accountable teams.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 21, 2023

The ability to foster collaboration among and across departments can significantly enhance productivity, innovation, and overall organizational performance. In fact, Salesforce reported that “ 86% of employees and executives cite lack of collaboration or ineffective communication for workplace failures.”

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 1, 2023

In my book, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates , the main character has lost his job and is traveling to take on a new position in a nother town – and during the journey, he asks each of the people he talks with one very interesting question: “Who is the best teammate you ever had?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 26, 2018

Guest post from Sander Flaum: Back in 2001, when I was asked to lead a forum in leadership at what is now the Fordham Gabelli Graduate School of Business, the concept was to bring noted leaders (business and otherwise) into a classroom where they could share their experiences and insights with MBA students. Sander Flaum, M.B.A.,

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 10, 2018

Moreover, disengagement and higher instances of absenteeism are reported among workers who underutilize their gifts in their position. Transformation is the natural byproduct of this type of leadership. Integrating these two disciplines can mean more precise medical procedures and other innovations. How can I do more of it?

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And, while I speak about Leadership and Workplace Culture, I realize that other topics are timely and meaningful based on an organization’s specific situation. And it is an article I will continue to update – Because at every event I get the opportunity to meet and see new speakers that might be a great fit for past clients of mine.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 23, 2019

The authors of the today's featured book suggest that readers don't read their book cover to cover. But, if you're like me, you'll read the book that way. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers. Others are more difficult to implement.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 28, 2022

How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future? then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. As the book explains, that better way is both/and thinking versus traditional either/or thinking. How do I balance work and life? But there is a better way.”

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

You can explore reports, dashboards and working with specific people to generate the relevant data. Innovation needs to be consciously thought through and carried out. Look at Great Britain’s efforts for funding innovation. Leaders are ahead of the pack, trying to scout these innovation opportunities.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

One of the assessment tools we use a great deal is the Basadur Innovation Profile. This instrument measures one’s preferences for engaging the innovation process. As you can imagine, according to our research, evaluative people are much more hesitant to take risks, and thus report much lower intentions to start a new venture.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Welcome to the September 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! New Leadership. Cy Wakeman of Reality-Based Leadership provided Three Habits that Zap your Productivity at Work. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership provided a guest post by Michael Bungay Stanier. This month, we are mixing things up!

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Humanity-Focused Leadership. Responsive leadership is a living, changing set of traits and skills that adapts to new people and environments. In her new book, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership , leadership and turnaround expert Jackie Jenkins-Scott shows you how to build the skills to be a leader in any environment.

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Mills Scofield

MARCH 19, 2013

Her recent gig has been taking what is commonly regarded as The go to site for the practice of innovation, Innovation Excellence , to the next level. We’re running a content-driven permanent campaign for innovation. Innovation isn’t a buzzword. What I’m Working on Now: Our Books as Tools Campaign.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 12, 2016

The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. When you have no new news, letting your team know that you have nothing to report lets the team know you haven't forgotten about them. Great leaders are great teachers.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Acting Up Brings Everyone Down: The Impacts of Childish Behavior in the Workplace by Nick McCormick I hesitate to call this book cute, even though it is, because calling it that would mask its value. The whole book can be read in a very short time (only about 90 easy reading pages), but the lessons will last far longer.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Our Book Now in Korean + New Video Interview Published by Michael Lee Stallard on September 20, 2010 04:42 pm under E Pluribus Partners , Uncategorized , connection culture A couple news items to report.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Prepare to be inspired by and to learn from the stories of more than 60 highly-successful female CEOs and leaders who are featured in Julia Boorstin ’s new book, When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, How We Can Learn From Them. Her new book is filled with extensive research, engaging stories, and plenty of learning takeaways.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 1, 2020

The authors of this leadership book recommend that you don't read their book cover to cover. But, if you're like me, you'll read the book that way. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers. Others are more difficult to implement.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point?

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Skip Prichard

JULY 22, 2019

Innovation Capital. And one of the most overlooked reasons for entrepreneurial failure is innovation capital. That’s why I enjoyed talking with Jeff Dyer who, along with Nathan Furr and Curtis Lefrandt, wrote a new book, Innovation Capital: How to Compete and Win Like the World’s Innovative Leaders. Indra Nooyi.

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Great Results Team Building

JULY 19, 2023

Embracing this diversity of stakeholders across your organization fosters creativity and encourages contributions of innovative problem-solving approaches. Furthermore, a report published by Harvard Business School Online revealed that “strong problem-solving skills are crucial for leaders in any field.”.

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Career Advancement

MAY 15, 2017

he received an invaluable piece of advice from one of his directors, as I describe in my book Getting Ahead. These are the four most powerful leadership words you can say, and you should say them often. If you start using this phrase regularly, you’ll have shifted your whole leadership approach, and your people will take notice.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 12, 2015

I listened to an IT manager explaining on a speakerphone to a colleague he served in the marketing function why it was going to take two days to get a requested report. They cultivate, grow, innovate and invest. A best-selling book becomes a hit movie that spawns a popular video game that leads to a cool toy that becomes an industry.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Yet, she always received amazing reviews from her direct reports and colleagues because they saw something important and worthy in her. Along with her leadership faults, Jane was innovative, creative, personable, dedicated, and very hard working. When stressed she let it show though in her interactions with others.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 9, 2014

The authors of the above pictured leadership book suggest that readers don''t read their book cover to cover. But, if you''re like me, you''ll read the book that way. That''s because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers. It''s only 132 pages.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 19, 2022

We asked our WDHB team about their favorite Learning & Development books of the year so that we could sharing these bold, thought-provoking publications with you. We hope these reports will open your mind to innovative development strategies, just like the books listed below.

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Great Results Team Building

MAY 1, 2024

Just like a key needs the right grooves to unlock a door, your leadership approach needs to adapt to different personalities to achieve truly productive communication. Their leadership skills inspire others to achieve goals. For an I client, highlight the innovative aspects of your product or service.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 21, 2020

Negative responses are often the default when a boss wants to maintain power, or a direct report wants to avoid hassles. First, make sure that you and your top leadership don’t indulge in backstabbing or blame games. Hire to innovate. It may feel good to have a homogeneous staff, but this stifles innovation.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Six of My Favorite Books of the Year by Kevin Eikenberry on December 27, 2010 in Leadership , Learning , Reading As long time newsletter readers know I read a lot. The book does the title justice.

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Decker Communication

AUGUST 23, 2023

In fact, I don’t feel comfortable sharing ideas with our leadership in general. Establishing clear norms and expectations for collaboration, innovation, and communication. When teammates or direct reports speak up, are you actively listening? Let’s dive in with our final tip. Creating space for input.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

One morning, I asked a group of very quiet participants a series of questions about their organization’s climate and leadership effectiveness. He authored 57 books, including a book on his experiences as a Jewish prisoner in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps. I was getting very few responses.

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