Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

The surge of AI can be attributed to a convergence of three key factors: ground-breaking algorithms, data explosion, and enhanced computing power. I learned this principle when helping clients brainstorm how best to leverage AI within their operations. In time, no industry will remain untouched.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Questions are a powerful tool for every leader. 7 powerful questions leaders should use often: What is one thing about how we function that you think changing would improve us as a team? This is a great brainstorming question. It forces people to dialogue about creating something new or developing something existing.

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Career Advancement

MAY 15, 2017

These are the four most powerful leadership words you can say, and you should say them often. When you’re in a position of power, you may have the authority to impose your ideas on others, but that’s no way to motivate them. Bring all creative minds into dialogue with each other for a brainstorming session.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 5, 2023

Leadership is often associated with strength, decisiveness, inspiration, and positivity. There can actually be power in complaining – if it is done right and with the right intention. An identified problem is an invitation to a brainstorming party and often that problem is only surfaced in a complaint.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 11, 2024

Encourage open dialogue and brainstorming sessions accessible to everyone. This helps remote workers stay informed about company developments. Promote Inclusivity: Implement practices that ensure remote employees are included in decision-making processes, meetings, and social interactions. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2021

Here are a selection of tweets from March 2021 that you don't want to miss: The Power of Values in Uncertain Times via @StanfordGSB. 3 Common Leadership Myths About Burnout by @suzimcalpine If we can begin to dispel some of the myths that circle #burnout, we’ll be far more effective in tackling it in our #workplaces. by @suzimcalpine.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

Jayden,* a newly appointed supervisor, approached me with a question at the end of a leadership program. The same is true for your leadership career. Your mission statement should include powerful verbs that reflect your vocation and the people you serve. What can I do to advance quickly as a leader in my company?”

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 25, 2024

Lead by Example: Leading by example is a hallmark of exceptional leadership. Encourage teamwork by creating opportunities for cross-functional projects, brainstorming sessions, and idea sharing. Support Professional Development: Great leaders invest in their team’s growth. If you want a culture of respect, be respectful.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 31, 2023

It’s important for leaders to communicate with their teams in order to build and develop high-performing teams. To overcome challenges, it’s important to identify what those challenges are and then develop solutions and strategies to address them. How can we continue to grow and develop as a team?

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 15, 2024

So, how can you help your team develop the skills to solve problems without you? Explore Possible Causes: As a leader, guide your team to brainstorm potential root causes of the problem. By considering a range of possibilities, they can develop a more thorough understanding of the issue and identify the most likely causes.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Welcome to the November 6, 2011 edition of leadership development carnival! Wally Bock presents The Joy of Helping posted at Three Star Leadership , saying "The best bosses revel in helping others succeed". Michael Lee Stallard presents Develop the Heart of a Champion posted at Michael Lee Stallard. The fried clams won.

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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. A Short Guide to the Four DISC Personality Profiles: The DISC assessment is a powerful tool for understanding behavioral styles.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

Flexible pods for focused work, vibrant hubs for brainstorming, and cozy nooks for quiet contemplation – each space designed to match the needs of the moment. By 2025, they will represent a staggering 27% of the labor force, wielding immense economic power and wielding their voices as catalysts for change.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Questions are a powerful tool for every leader. 8 powerful questions leaders should frequently ask: How can we improve? This is a great brainstorming question. It forces people to dialogue about creating something new or developing something existing. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 25, 2018

Leading change is one of the most stressful responsibilities of leadership. A coach serves as a valuable partner by offering a collaborative process in five key areas: brainstorming, awareness, action plans, accountability, and encouragement. Brainstorming. They often reveal gaps in the leader’s thinking or perspective.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Posted in Career Development Leadership Development This is a question I have been meditating on for a few months now. Author information Kristy Smith Kristy contributes her first Leadership Aha moment to the day she almost lost her marbles! Career Development Leadership Development brainstorm personal development'

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 13, 2016

There is much to be said about leadership, and there is no shortage of descriptive words one uses when talking about leaders – influential, dedicated, globally thinking, focused, etc. – Creativity and Leadership. It’s difficult to find the perfect balance between creativity and leadership. Creativity Killers. Hear them out!

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 10, 2018

The second American belief I lapped up early on was that success meant power, big salaries, trinkets, and position. If you’ve ever been involved in an activity like writing, brainstorming, athletics or crunching numbers, and been overtaken by intense focus and euphoria, then that’s a clue to your passion. How can I develop my passion?

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

It’s Already Inside (Kindle) is a collection of well-told personal stories with solid leadership lessons. From brand violations to messy office space, from inconsistent customer service to poor employee practices and procedures, and to leadership apathy. Here are several of the lessons: Never walk past corporate graffiti.

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HR Digest

JULY 11, 2019

Under the experience/work history section of your resume, describe your positions using powerful action verb statements. If you are a job seeker who wants to gain a creative leadership position, you want to pick action verbs that best describe your leadership and management skills. CREATIVE LEADERSHIP. Brainstormed.

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The Practical Leader

JUNE 5, 2024

Authoritarian leadership seems to be resurging. The Oxford Review Encyclopedia of Terms gives this definition; “Authoritarian leadership refers to any situation where a leader keeps hold of as much power and authority as possible. Team effectiveness is determined by team leadership. Servant-leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2023

Powerful Phrases to Start the Conversation Here are a few important conversation starters, beginning with the conversation you have with yourself. Powerful phrases to ask yourself… “What do I really want to say? When you ask yourself this powerful question, you consider the future and the risks of staying silent.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

For a leader to facilitate a meeting (instead of running it), they need to be first be willing to let go of their power and be open to outcomes. Teams will almost always develop better, more creative solutions than any one person could and will be more likely to support the implementation of the solutions. Brainstorming.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 13, 2013

As a team we sorted and determined 4 product and service ideas that the team could develop, using existing resources and staff. Purpose: Brainstorming, creative thought development, team problem solving. Have the topic or idea to be "brainstormed" written on a white board or power point slide: What can we…?

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This, my friends, is the power of community. It’s the power of a strong culture. It’s in those moments, when we feel like that lone ember, that the power of community becomes evident. “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” Be part of the fire.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 4, 2021

Getting your leadership team away from daily operations for a few days of reflection and planning is incredibly effective. Agreeing on and planning for leadership/culture development to: Improve customer focus and service levels. Leadership team building and development. Leadership Team Development.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 16, 2021

Now imagine a group of creatures, dripping, stinking, and standing on the bank, male, female, big and small – about seven give or take and you have what company leadership groups look like as they emerge from the pandemic and take their first steps in dealing with the new reality. It has been tough for many organizational leadership teams.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Embarking on the path of personal and professional development is a journey marked by challenges, triumphs, and the continuous pursuit of excellence. Regular check-ins go beyond a mere progress report; they become a platform for collaboration, brainstorming, and strategizing for future success.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2013

Sustainable leadership is a direct result of leaders that encourage feedback, listen and act positively on the information they receive to take their leadership effectiveness to the next level. Leadership is about relationships. Building your leadership legacy is about building others. Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

They share ideas, brainstorm, ask one another for feedback and have healthy conflicts. The more connected your team members feel to one another and to their leadership, the more valued they’ll feel and the more effective the team will be. The Leadership Gap. Great teams communicate well and often.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 2, 2020

Practitioners use a time-honored methodology called design thinking, a five-step, iterative process that starts with empathizing with those who are facing the problem, then defining the problem, brainstorming, and building and testing a prototype—all the while going back and forth with stakeholders, fine-tuning to get the solution right.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 6, 2021

“By focusing in specific ways on five key leadership elements — Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace —you can increase your time, capacity, energy, and ultimately your leadership impact,” explains Amy Jen Su , author of the book, The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 9, 2017

In many organizations who want and need more leaders, the actual working definition of leadership is conspicuous in its absence – there is no clarity on what success looks like. Organizations did not want me to attend their conference or talk to their leadership teams about our definition of leadership – they had the book for that.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 7, 2017

Whether you’re facing price pressure from domestic competitors, startups, powerful customers, or low-cost overseas providers, you’ve heard the mantra of “productivity” preached again and again. Brainstorming sessions to come up with productivity ideas. How do you develop those? Developing the Skills to Solve the Hard Problems.

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Lead from Within

MAY 5, 2020

Brainstorm. Leadership based on collaboration and not control—trusting that people are smart and know what to do—fosters the commitment and energy your team needs to tackle the crisis and to continue a journey of growth when it’s over. The Leadership Gap. A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide To Greatness.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. What made this presentation so powerful was it was more than just an act put on for the benefit of the attendees, it was completely authentic and the audience knew it.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

and your nine lives in leadership will expire quickly. Here are three, okay four, tricks of the leadership trade to boost your curiosity quotient right away. Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzie hits this hard leadership truth head on. Polarizing your perspective is hasty leadership. The Rule of 5.

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