Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2020. Leading with Feeling : Nine Strategies of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership by Cary Cherniss and Cornelia W. A customer advocate is the employee who sees through your customers’ eyes and speaks up on their behalf.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Seventy percent of corporate “change programs” fail to achieve their stated goals. Companies consistently get culture wrong because they go about assessing it, and attempting to manage it from the top-down, not the bottom-up. The goal was to help employees put their family needs first. But what does this mean?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 16, 2019

They’re part of your heritage, your leadership heritage. If you take the time to reflect on your leadership heritage, you will become a better leader. You’ll be able to explain yourself better when others ask about your leadership choices. Growing Up. Who were the people who formed your first ideas of leadership?

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Bottom line, organizations are seeking to reconstitute themselves as a network of teams, ditching the traditional hierarchy. Leaders are at the bottom of the pyramid supporting those in the team above them and not the other way around. This makes teamwork even more crucial to overall success or failure for the organization.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 13, 2020

There have been great examples of leadership in our multiple crises of the moment. People who are otherwise obscure on the national scene are now showing up in news feeds and quenching a yearning for sanity, direction and confidence. Crisis leadership is a crucible and it’s natural for us to be inspired by what it can produce.

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Tony Mayo

JULY 30, 2009

Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo About Tony Mayo Newsletter Sign-up Sections Client Comments For Executive Coaches For Executives For Fun For Salespeople Quotes and Aphorisms Recommended Books Technology Tips Videos & Podcasts Popular Posts Twitter Log IX About Tony Mayo Truth or Consequences? Add it as a comment.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 16, 2019

Guest post from Tabitha Laser: What is leadership? Since joining the workforce more than 25 years ago, and serving as a leader for numerous organizations, it’s apparent that leadership means very different things to different people. Not just from the bottom up, but from the basement. So, how can we fix this conundrum?

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” Renae Asks: I’m trying to use my time wisely, and that means being strategic in the leadership training opportunities I pursue, as well as the ones I set up for the team I manage. To many, leadership is an elusive role.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 3, 2020

Welcome to the March 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. Eileen McDargh contributed Cracking the Leadership Code: The Secret to Resilient Leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2016

If you think leadership is about you, your ego has led you astray. Leadership has little to do with you and everything to do with those you lead. If you think leadership is about the bottom line, think again; it’s about the people. Without the people there is no bottom line. It’s Not About You. Why Do You Lead?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Increasingly organisations are realizing the power of shared leadership and collective teams to help them navigate this volatile marketplace. They have learnt to be agile and adapt to their changing environments through sharing leadership and can teach us some key leadership skills to help us survive in these challenging times.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Diana explains: “The ability to delegate is a key leadership competency. Communication. Development.

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CO2

JULY 25, 2023

They bulldoze their plans through and others, who weren’t consulted, wind up resisting them — no surprise there. Director) Gather information to evaluate a situation, such as, “Is this in alignment with our values, strategy, and goals?” Judge) Explore new ideas in order to frame a situation, such as, “What should be our goal?

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CO2

JULY 25, 2023

They bulldoze their plans through and others, who weren’t consulted, wind up resisting them — no surprise there. Director) Gather information to evaluate a situation, such as, “Is this in alignment with our values, strategy, and goals?” Judge) Explore new ideas in order to frame a situation, such as, “What should be our goal?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 5, 2016

Doug Conant, from Leadership Resolutions for 2016. The bottom line for you is that if you don’t pay attention to the relationships you need to support you and your organization, you won’t get the results you want. What goals would they want you to set for your relationship? Some are strained or more distant than I’d like.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 15, 2014

I have also observed up close and per sonal the leadership styles of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Scott McNealy, Mitt R omney and a number o f others. Here are three ways I have seen leadership demonstrated powerfully- the type of leadership that gets results. That''s from top to bottom. C ompassion 2.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Leadership is not always about holding a formal position of power. In fact, some of the most effective leaders are those who are able to influence and inspire others even when they don’t hold a traditional leadership role. Build relationships: Strong relationships are the foundation of effective leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Establishing stretch goals. Early in my career, my boss challenged me to speak up and be more of a leader in staff meetings. ”. A spiraling up effect occurs. “My I described this as the “3C Leadership Model” in my book, Be the Leader, Make a Difference. Bottom line—are you providing the right C in the right amount?

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 13, 2018

Modern leadership training is being taken over by a clever but misguided trend. It will fail because it leaves the heavy lifting required in actually impactful leadership cultivation relegated to the role of little more than an afterthought. The following is a guest piece by Stanford professor Dr. Leah Weiss.

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Lead from Within

MAY 22, 2023

Identifying the root cause: It’s important for leaders to get to the bottom of what’s causing the conflict. Once the root cause has been identified, it’s easier to come up with a solution. Focusing on the issue, not the person: It’s easy to get caught up in personal attacks and feelings during a conflict. Following up.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 12, 2018

Every organization needs strong leadership at the top—but that’s not enough. When you have people with leadership potential in roles where they can make important decisions, achieve goals, reach targets and feed the bottom line, you’ll have a thriving and strong organization. THE LEADERSHIP GAP. Communicate often.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Provide clear direction: The most effective leaders, understand that employees need clear direction and goals in order to succeed. As a leader, this means encouraging your employees to think creatively and come up with new ideas by providing them with the tools and resources they need to explore different solutions and approaches.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The pandemic has shaken the nature of work and leadership to its core. Now, with so many teams made up of people working from different locations, it’s important that you also create a sense of community. The Leadership Gap. Additional Reading you might enjoy: 12 Successful Leadership Principles That Never Grow Old.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Shamis: One of the most gratifying experiences in writing a leadership book is the introspection youallow yourself in the process. Inept managers were responsible for losing talent with leadership potential. Leaders Over Lifers As you move people up in the organization, ask yourself on what grounds they are being promoted.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Strong strategic leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, are also crucial in navigating the complexities of the insurance sector. Alongside these qualities, a proven track record of leadership is crucial. Insurance executives must possess diverse skills and qualities to excel in this dynamic environment.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2019

As a coach, my goal is always to see my client succeed. I want them to have experiences that will lead them to achieve their goals: increased sales, better performance, healthy growth, stronger culture and ultimately a better organization. I have witnessed C-Suite executives flying “leadership solo” and those with a good no.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 30, 2011

The problem with conventional leadership theory is it’s littered with misunderstood and misapplied practices. To prove my point, today’s post will examine the downside of a topic you have not likely considered as a possible area of weakness…Leadership Continuity. . The same principle applies to business.

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Great Results Team Building

JULY 30, 2021

When a team is no longer functioning, it hurts the bottom line, the reputation of the company, and it can cripple a business. Even teams that have been established for a while can end up back at this stage for numerous reasons, such as new team members, new goals or tasks, or a change of leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Senior leadership hires can make or break an organization. Internal recruiters do not have the tools or abilities to fill these critical leadership roles, their ‘open requisition’ stack is too full, and all roles get equal attention, whereas the most critical ones need a dedicated team. Typically, Ms.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A system of inefficiencies that forces teams to put in longer hours to meet project goals, leading to burnout and frustration. They aren’t sure what’s urgent or important, and without a big-picture view they end up jumping from one task and one crisis to another. At the bottom line, building a great team requires strategy.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 13, 2023

Leading a team can be a challenging task, especially when that team is made up of individuals with a mix of personality types. While these terms are often used to describe how people interact with the world around them, they can also have a significant impact on how people respond to leadership and communication styles.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 30, 2013

With “buy-in” in place, development has to start with an assessment that measures skills aligned with the company goals, processes, and cultural expectations. It’s difficult to focus on personal development when the bosses are “up to their asses in alligators.” Performance feedback of some form is supplied and accepted as valid.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Research has shown that as leaders rise up in the ranks , their proficiency in nurturing talent declines rather than increases. Other factors may also inhibit leaders from investing time in developing their employees’ leadership abilities. Place a library of books on leadership in the break room.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 11, 2021

From cover-to-cover of Made From Scratch you’ll learn the leadership lessons of the late Kent Taylor , founder of the restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse. In the new book, Taylor recounts how he built the restaurant chain from the ground up after being rejected more than 80 times as he pitched the idea for the business.

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Leading with Trust

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Leadership Development Carnival, sponsored by Weaving Influence and the Lead Change Group , is a monthly publication of thought leadership from some of the brightest minds in the field of leadership. Check out Top Gun Rules and follow Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership. Want a good training model? Team Building.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Paul LaRue of The Upwards Leader shares How Leadership Can Break Down Walls. Jim Bouchard of The Sensei Leader shares that leadership by example should be part of the culture at every rank. Leadership Coach Julie Pierce of Empowered by Pierce shares the most successful approach to take. Follow Paul. Follow Jim. Follow Mary Jo.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 8, 2017

A More Human Short Story – My Path To Leadership Joy . He had a style of leadership that I would classify as undeniably human, and personal. He picked me up from the airport himself, and then personally escorted me through a day of staff meetings, a lunch, and a memorable hour in his office. I had team meetings.

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