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. Communication. Diana Peterson-More shared Covid Communication: Spread a Little Kindness.

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Experience to Lead

APRIL 24, 2023

Women’s leadership programs have been a crucial topic in recent years, with much discourse over their effectiveness in the workplace. On one hand, women-focused programs provide the skills, community support and resources women need to succeed in leadership roles.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Research from Washington State University argues that part of the problem might be that the desire to take on leadership roles among women has also remained stubbornly below that among men for much of this period. “If we want to get to a more equitable 50/50 split, we need to have a conversation around leadership aspirations.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

This type of work is nuanced and requires leadership skills that are often overlooked in business school. Executive leadership training programs can offer support and meaningful dialogue to master new challenges effectively. What is an Executive Leadership Training Program?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A S A LIFELONG communication skills coach, I was asked recently by one of my colleagues how important individual coaching attention is for a person to learn and grow at any stage of their career. She facilitates strategic planning and executive coaching for clients in diverse industries, in governments, at non-profits, and in academia.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s explore why leadership development is important, as well as the benefits and challenges of effective leadership development. Defining Leadership Development In simple terms, leadership development is a set of activities that equip current and future leaders with the tools they need to perform effectively in their roles.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 30, 2024

Community awards examples include Business of the Year Award, Excellence in Leadership and Service Award, Small Business of the Year Award, New Business of the Year Award, and Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Having any volunteer experience will help them ahead in their career. Provide diversity training within the organization.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2023

This article explores the multifaceted benefits of professional development and how it can revolutionize your career or business. Professional development offers a diverse range of opportunities to expand knowledge, acquire new competencies, and stay up to date with industry trends.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

HR strategies for business growth focus on the hiring and retention of the right talent, but they can also involve active participation in key business decisions by bringing in a grounded angle to the discussion. It is often easier for employees to move ahead in their careers when they switch jobs and that is exactly what they resort to.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

With over three decades of experience spanning various industries, Ross shares invaluable wisdom on fostering a culture of continuous learning, data-driven decision-making, and inclusive leadership. This continuous feedback loop is critical to raising the bar in how we make Blackstone the absolute best place to grow a career.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2016

In the text that follows you’ll hear Sam’s views on leadership, the state of the market, and you’ll be introduced to his retirement ambitions and the future challenges for the boardroom, following his return to Perth, Australia. I have been extremely fortunate to have had a very varied career. On with the interview.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They don’t want to take a chance on being ridiculed, disregarded, or punished with a negative performance appraisal or other career-damaging responses. Encourage broad participation instead of the too-common situation where the same people tend to dominate every discussion. The Leadership Gap. Warrant and widen trust.

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HR Digest

MAY 2, 2023

The report suggests that businesses take action by promoting diversity in leadership positions, offering flexible work arrangements, and investing in upskilling and reskilling programs. Companies should prioritize diversity and inclusion efforts during the pandemic.

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QAspire

JUNE 26, 2014

As a result of this, businesses, industries and careers are disrupted faster than ever before. Old ways of leadership have to give way to newer mental models based on agility in decision making, critical thinking, adaptable learning, people orientation and responsiveness to change. Careers are about saying I open to do what is needed.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. Participants must manage through complex situations and team dynamics. Participants get REALLY excited about their project, and pour their heart, soul, and many long hours into making it happen. Real work gets done. The Wrong Players.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. Participants must manage through complex situations and team dynamics. Participants get REALLY excited about their project, and pour their heart, soul, and many long hours into making it happen. Real work gets done. The Wrong Players.

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HR Digest

JULY 14, 2022

Sonia Cargan, Senior Vice President, Chief Colleague Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Talent Officer at American Express, talks exclusively to The HR Digest about how people-focused strategies have been the key to the giant’s success.

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HR Digest

JULY 14, 2022

“What truly informs and drives DE&I at Johnson & Johnson is our enterprise-wide, evidence-based strategy,” says Wanda Hope, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office at Johnson & Johnson. And we know that in our rapidly changing world, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion matters more than ever.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 2, 2017

He has designed leadership and succession programs for emerging and experienced leaders for NASA, Saks Fifth Avenue, UBS Bank, Walsh Construction, Spanx, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the U.S. This month, Bill will be releasing his latest book, A Leadership Kick in the Ass: How to Learn from Rough Landings, Blunders, and Missteps.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 25, 2016

8, 2016 for the seventh cohort of the Leveraging Military Leadership Program. The program, which is designed to create successful transitions from military to civilian careers, is open to Veterans of any rank who left the service in the last two years or who will transition in the next six months. But it’s not a full switch.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 19, 2011

According to research from the book Why Woman Mean Business , women now represent a majority of the talent pool, a majority of the market, and better gender balance in leadership yields better corporate performance. BETTER BOTTOM LINE : - Companies with more women in leadership have a 35% higher return on equity.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 8, 2023

What Is Situational Leadership ® ? Situational Leadership ® is a model that over 15 million managers have experienced in formal training around the globe. The essence of the Situational Leadership ® Model is that there is no “best” leadership style. Why Is Situational Leadership ® Important?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 22, 2017

They participate in campus life but too often from the sidelines, so they lack and deep engagement in activities that provide much needed skills for the job market. Selingo has distilled a lot of wisdom into five often overlapping skills needed to succeed in your career and life. Something a liberal arts education is designed to do.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Submissions due March 11th– new participants always welcome, please use this form. According to Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership , great bosses come in all shapes and sizes. Jesse Lyn Stoner of Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership says that great leaders are great listeners. Give us your best fresh insight!

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2016

New participants always welcome– please use this form for all the details. Mary Jo Asmus of Aspire Collaborative Services encourages that you are the instrument that makes your leadership work. According to David Dye of Trailblaze , leadership theory is great, but what works day-to-day in the real world? Follow Mary Jo.

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2023

To create a truly healthy organization, organizations must go beyond only focusing on the workplace mental health of employees and prioritize a holistic approach that encompasses every aspect of the workplace, from the physical environment to company culture and leadership. As with anything, diversity and inclusion should be prioritized.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

CMI bolsters its presence in Australia Last month, CMI participated in The PIE Live event in Gold Coast, Australia, alongside leaders in international education. The Coronation marks a new era of leadership, vision and progress under the British monarchy. Learn more here.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2014

The Korn Ferry / Exelis Action Corp Leveraging Military Leadership Program (LMLP) is dedicated to helping transitioning veterans make the most successful and rewarding transition possible. Many transitions programs available to veterans approach the participant from a position of coping. Some undermine their prospects.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I N MY THIRTY YEARS as an executive coach, I have seen a lot of change — the complete digital transformation of the workplace, increased diversity of the labor market, the shifting role of employers. But one thing that has largely remained unchanged has been the approach to leadership development. There is no one way to be a leader.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 23, 2021

In the new book, From the Bench to the Boardroom , Michael MacDonald shares his journey from humble beginnings in the outskirts of Philadelphia, to his college basketball career at Rutgers, to executive positions at Xerox and Medifast. Michael : I was inspired to write the book as I neared retirement and looked back at my life and career.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Instead of the unilateral appraisal systems that allow the supervisor’s perspective to shape an employee’s career, the 360-degree performance appraisal system accounts for other individuals the employee works with , ensuring a well-rounded, data-based evaluation instead. This is why rater selection is an important step.

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Center for Creative Leadership

AUGUST 26, 2019

The data show that every industry values the same 6 leadership competencies. Armed Forces look for employment after their military careers, many industries don’t immediately recognize the great potential that leaders from the U.S. Participative management. Army Leadership Trend Report. But as veterans of the U.S.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some ways to uncover how to create a positive work environment include: Encourage immediate communication and conflict resolution Train employees on conflict resolution strategies that they can employ as necessary Provide training for managers and HR professionals on constructive communication Encourage regular interactions between senior management (..)

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Decker Communication

JUNE 28, 2021

I’ve been lucky enough to manage people for most of my career. As a manager, I would walk the aisles to connect and provide support in real-time or participate in bringing candy and snack carts to make busy days a little easier. I started right out of college at an insurance company with a small team and it blossomed from there.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

3 May Dear all, On a recent episode of the FT ’s Working It podcast, Ann Francke discussed how to turn around a toxic workplace culture and the importance of holding senior leadership to account. Here are CMI's highlights from 2022 and 2021. You can listen back here.) You can learn more in FE News. Enjoy the rest of your week. Don’t miss out!

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

By Bonnie Marcus This past week I had the opportunity to not only attend the MA Conference for Women, but also to participate in a leadership panel about women and corporate board positions. In summary, a seat at the table can help you in your own career efforts. The opportunity to give back to your community.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Is there professional diversity among participants? About the author: Richard Moy is a freelance writer who covers a variety of education-related topics for The Economist Careers Network's blogs. Professionals looking to enroll in an executive-education course are often looking for a fresh perspective on familiar challenges.

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