The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The good news for many of us is that our IQ is less important to success and happiness than our EQ (Emotional Quotient or Emotional Intelligence). I’ve extensively quoted and cited the expanding body of emotional intelligence (EI) research for many years in my writing and workshops. Too many are bully bosses.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 10, 2023

Reclaiming Your Time: Strategies for Busy Managers As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the workday, from leading team meetings and managing projects to resolving conflicts and making crucial decisions. Why Self-Development is Critical Your team looks up to you for guidance, inspiration, and mentorship.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 12, 2024

Every great leader understands that team building is not just about organizing fun activities or holding team meetings. It’s about unlocking the one secret ingredient that can make or break a team’s success: trust. Why is trust the team building secret that every great leader swears by? Lets explore.

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Lead from Within

MAY 21, 2024

Misalignment of Goals and Priorities: When expectations are unclear, team members may have different interpretations of their goals and priorities. This misalignment can lead to confusion and conflicts within the team, hindering progress toward common objectives. Erosion of Trust: Trust is a cornerstone of effective leadership.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Here are some key aspects that define bad leadership: Poor Communication : Bad leaders often fail to communicate effectively with their team. This can include not providing clear directions, failing to listen to team members’ input, or not sharing important information, leading to confusion and misunderstandings.

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Lead from Within

MAY 7, 2024

A positive culture fosters productivity, employee engagement, and long-term growth. Unfit leaders who constantly hover over their teams, scrutinizing every detail and decision, create an atmosphere of fear and anxiety. Employees feel undervalued, leading to disengagement and decreased productivity.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 20, 2017

It could be harming your reputation and career. Even though you might have great analytical skills and intelligence, not listening properly decreases the effectiveness of your leadership role. Become a better listener and everyone wins: your employees feel part of a team and you can lead them to success.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The study highlights the importance of addressing this critical challenge to ensure a smooth onboarding process and enhance productivity. It is essential for their professional development and for future-proofing their careers effectively. L&D programs can address these needs and empower junior employees to excel in their roles.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

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. Team Building. Karin Hurt and David Dye of Let’s Grow Leaders provided How to Stay Productive as You Return to the Office.

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CO2

JANUARY 19, 2024

Hooking up with an executive coach isn’t just a savvy move—it’s your career’s power-up potion, turning ‘just another day at the office’ into ‘look at me now.’ Leaders who underwent coaching displayed increased emotional intelligence, resilience, and strategic thinking skills.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By engaging in virtual executive coaching, leaders can maximize their time, focus on their development goals, and maintain productivity in demanding roles. Through virtual platforms, leaders can connect with experienced coaches specializing in various areas, such as executive presence, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking.

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Do Leadership Books Really Help Advance Your Life and Career? Even if you manage to find what appears to be solid leadership advice, does it actually help you advance your career and become a better leader? The Servant Leader: How to Build a Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, and Improve Bottom-Line Performance James A.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

By mastering these skills, leaders can retain top talent, boost productivity and engagement , and drive overall business success. Stimulating Productivity, Engagement, and Performance Effective people management skills play a vital role in driving productivity, engagement, and performance within teams.

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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. Acquiring new skills enhances professional value and promotes career advancement. Specialized training equips engineers with the knowledge to optimize production processes.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 22, 2024

Raise your hand if you have ever experienced burnout during your career? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It turns out that the one thing those with burnout immunity shared was a high degree of emotional intelligence (EI). I sense many raised hands.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Earning stacks of money, starting a family, and going on expensive vacations are goals that we can all probably relate to but they are not the right answer when asked about career goal examples. These allow you to work towards something specific in your career whether that’s a better job role or a project that inspires you.

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Lead from Within

MAY 14, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have witnessed firsthand how the presence of a toxic team member can have a ripple effect on an entire organization. Understanding the true cost of one bad apple is crucial for leaders striving to foster a healthy and productive work environment.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 10, 2020

Indeed, often they raise the productivity of those high-skilled individuals. To advance your career, hone your ability to effectively communicate ideas and persuade your colleagues that it’s in their best interest to follow your lead. Persuasion – Leaders and hiring managers value individuals who can explain the “why.”

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Chart Your Course

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

At some point in our careers, we have all experienced workplace conflict. Whether it be a behavioral conflict, a values clash or a lack of self-awareness from one or all parties, conflict within teams is inevitable and unavoidable — and actually great news! Conflict most commonly occurs when team members are fundamentally different.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 20, 2022

These include communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, etc. Lastly, we will cover a list of soft skills not many people consider when looking for a job or expanding their career opportunities. . Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Teamwork Skills.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Psychologist Daniel Goleman underscores that leaders with high social intelligence are adept at building relationships and effective networks. These leaders excel in interpreting social cues and leveraging these insights to foster team unity and collaboration.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 12, 2023

The team invited her to use the dolls as a warning sign: to put the doll that best portrayed her mood on a visible shelf. Or you might learn of a significant opportunity that will help your career. And, some careful communication can convey how much you care too and help de-escalate the conversation for more productive dialogue.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 15, 2020

Of course, critical thinking brings many other benefits as well, like the ability to consider which performance management system might work best for the organization or to evaluate which potential product might appeal to a given market. Wherever applicable, challenge your staff members to start taking on that role.

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Miles Anthony Smith

JUNE 5, 2018

45 Career Advice Experts Share Their Blueprint for Career Success (Plus Leaderboard)​ Does your career seem to be a struggle at times? It’s why I wrote my book Why Career Advice Sucks™ … to share the stories of my own career success and failures and help you grow your career more quickly.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. Leaders are looking to think bigger (at a faster pace than ever before) and are pushing themselves and their teams to imagine farther.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 22, 2019

During a retreat with the leadership team of a large healthcare organization, we were running a little behind schedule so I said we’d move fairly quickly through the Responsibility for Choices principle in our leadership discussion. The team agreed to stop groaning and start growing their leadership. Am I growing with change?

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Self-managed teams are a central element of new management trends such as Holacracy, with exponents arguing that such teams are often more effective, engaged and efficient. Louis, which explains that women are likely to experience inequality when working in self-managing teams. Unequal workplaces.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The Good Fight : Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track by Liane Davey (Page Two, 2019) Liane Davey shows you how to create the productive conflict your organization needs to get along and get stuff done. When we get our thinking right, the success comes almost automatically. Blog Post ).

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

In an in-depth conversation with The HR Digest, Lisa Chang, the Global Chief People Officer at The Coca-Cola Company, reflects on pivotal moments that shaped her career trajectory. About 20 years ago, I transitioned from HR to a product lead role at The Weather Channel and considered leaving HR entirely. For me it is impact.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2018

Lisa shares ways to help your team coax out and address the “elephants in the middle of the living room” that can get in the way of successful – and enjoyable – relationships, projects, and business outcomes. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted Six Types of Stakeholders Leaders Need to Influence. Productivity.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 21, 2024

Technology Integration: Hybrid workplaces rely heavily on technology to facilitate seamless collaboration between in-person and remote team members. Enhanced Communication Skills: With team members spread across locations, effective communication skills have become essential. This shift in office design fosters creativity and teamwork.

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Teamwork Agility Metrics Skills 159

The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

A flight attendant’s response showed how management just didn’t get it, “We’re smiling in spite of the fact that we’re doing our job with fewer flight attendants, a system that often breaks down, and a product that’s deteriorated.” I’ve missed only a few days in decades of work.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

This is why my team and I have developed a comprehensive listening strategy to understand where our employees are in their lives and work journeys. We believe it will take collective action to help our employees, their families, and those within our communities to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

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Human Capital Human Resources Diversity Education 52

Lead Change Blog

MAY 2, 2016

Dana Theus of INPOWER Coaching submitted Managing A Team With Psychological Safety To Achieve Team Productivity. In this post, Dana writes “Teams aren’t smart because smart people are on them; teams are smart because everyone—no matter how small—contributes and feels comfortable doing so.”

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HR Digest

APRIL 13, 2024

Is someone on your team always throwing shade? Disagreements are inevitable, but letting them fester can cripple productivity. This guide equips you with essential conflict resolution strategies to navigate disagreements, build stronger teams, and create a harmonious work environment.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 21, 2016

And top-down, hierarchical leadership styles can still be effective for managing an organization, especially those that mass-produce specific products. Here’s where it gets sketchy… When left to their own devices under stress, these hammer-dropping leaders will lack the emotional intelligence to influence those they lead.

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Lead from Within

MAY 15, 2024

Based on my extensive background, I can assure you that there are actionable steps you can take to create an environment where your team members are not just present, but are motivated, engaged, and thriving. Transparency builds trust, which is essential for a thriving team.

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