Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 12, 2020

As we think ahead to the surreality of these times, many of us are trying to figure out how to support, encourage, understand our employees, in particular, how to find, nurture and develop our blue lobsters. So, I adapted this ‘ oldie ’ to remind us how, before I even knew about blue lobsters. We all started leaving.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

Most high-performing leaders feel this way at some point in their careers. Organizational restructuring, change in direction, and company politics can easily derail a well-meaning leader’s intentions. Best to speak up, and share your concerns with the people involved directly, or with HR and/or your manager.

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Leading Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Looking the Part, Being the Part by @James_Albright 5 Things To Quit To Become More Successful by @JosephLalonde Identity Politics Comes for Tim Scott by @jamesstrock | Social Conservatives Join the Attack on One of Their Own. It Matters More Than You Think by @PhilCooke The Death of The Manager Role Is Predicted Yet Again.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. He adds that the book is useful to everyone who is interested in leadership, regardless of where they are in their career. How to perfect the do-to-say ratio. Ways to navigate office politics. Tactics to making better decisions.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 3, 2013

“Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.” Plato (paraphrased). Politics are about power, the acquisition of power, the distribution of power, the uses and abuses of power. Any relationship--personal or professional--becomes political the moment power is introduced. "In

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 18, 2023

But you can only endure so much thoughtless, irrational, or malicious behavior—there's your sanity to consider, and your career,” adds Gallo. Fortunately, Gallo shares in her new book, Getting Along , practical insights, tools, and techniques for how to get along with each type of difficult co-worker you’ll likely encounter.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 22, 2012

Have you ever worked for a manager that consistently helped you learn new skills and develop? A manager that took an interest in your career, challenged you to be your best, and believed in your potential to grow? That’s the kind of manager that most employees want to work for. In many cases, managers just don’t know how.

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Top Tips for Managing Up. When it comes to managing up, there are two scenarios: when you’re on good terms with your boss and when you’re struggling with them. From my experience, most people seeking advice on managing up, are already struggling to align with their boss. Managing Your Boss in Good Times & Bad.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

You are fresh out of college or looking for a change in career or better prospects, then the way forward is to apply at as many places as possible in the hopes of scoring an interview and hopefully the desired job. But if you are in a position to decline a job offer, then it is imperative that you do it politely and gracefully.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Given that I write advice for managers, my immediate reaction to this story was to put myself in the manager’s shoes who had to deal with this sensitive breach of office etiquette. How would you like to have that conversation? See Are You Managing or Just Nagging? And again, odor is subjective. Talking too loud.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 21, 2021

The reasons for this are many and varied, from the precarious political situation, through the fear of going out into the world of job interviews again to the fear that they will not be able to find a new job at all, and especially not one that will offer the same conditions as the current job. Soon the 9-5 will return…possibly.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

1:1s are arguably one of the most critical meeting types for the success of team members, managers, coaches, teams, and organizations. The best managers recognize that 1:1s are not an add-on to their role as a manager. Conducting 1:1s successfully are foundational to being a manager. Political savvy.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The Office Politics Handbook: Winning the Game of Power and Politics at Work Jack Godwin Career Pess (2013) How to survive and then thrive by effectively managing micropolitics in the contemporary workplace As I began to read this book, I was reminded of another, Jeff Pfeffer’s Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don’t. […].

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. All leaders face their own version of these tests, and the authors draw on the distilled wisdom, stories, and lessons from hundreds of chief executives to show how every aspiring leader can master these challenges and lead like a CEO.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

That Wasn’t a Compliment Early in my (David’s) career, I worked in a very culturally diverse organization. Cross Cultural Leadership Challenges Recently, we were working in the Philippines when a leader asked me (Karin) how to help their team speak up with ideas or identify problems and potential solutions. Politely say “no”?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe that staying abreast of new ideas, trends, and information is essential to a high-performing career and business. All-In Podcast With Chamath Palihapitya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, & David Friedberg Industry millionaire/billionaire veterans and besties cover all things economic, tech, political, & social.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The pandemic, its associated economic problems and political tension are all raging on with no end in sight, and now the coldest, darkest season of the year is fast approaching. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. How to Succeed as A New Leader. How to Succeed as A New Leader. These are hard times.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

There are rich leadership lessons to be learned from politics and sports. Given that I try to avoid politics in this blog, please allow me the indulgence of referencing a headline from my favorite sport to make a point about leadership: Chiefs' Romeo Crennel fires himself. Select and hire capable first-line managers.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 10, 2023

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. He adds that the book is useful to everyone who is interested in leadership, regardless of where they are in their career. How to perfect the do-to-say ratio. Ways to navigate office politics. Tactics to making better decisions.

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HR Digest

MARCH 1, 2021

Keep reading for the must-know 5 career tips that’ll help you get promoted at work quickly! Thinking about the next step in your career is easy, and assuming that you will climb the ladder higher in due course is a fallacy. Please read ahead if you are looking for a promotion at work and are hesitant about how to go about it.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 15, 2018

Chances are, you’ve experienced a coworker who can’t resist the urge to tell you how to do your job. Micromanagement is bad enough when it comes from a manager, but it’s even worse coming from a peer. To manage your bossy colleague you’re going to have to say something direct and assertive.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up, or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter, and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. Upstanding : How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth by Frank A.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Steve writes: “ Leaders and great managers are keenly aware how to motivate and bring out the best in others, regardless of their experience. Karin Hurt and David Dye of Let’s Grow Leaders provided How to Stay Productive as You Return to the Office. Bernd Geropp provided How I learned to delegate. Development.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Career transitions are tough. The London Business School professor has come to realize just how challenging career moves are, and she has ideas on how to improve the odds. The conversation focused on career transitions, which she believes have a far better chance of working out when people are strategic about them.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How long does it take you to spot someone who is unprepared to answer a question? Since it is debating season in the political arena each of us has more opportunities than we probably want to observe both ends of that spectrum. Are you the kind of person who “dives in the deep end” and figures out how to swim?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

In today’s post I’ll deal with a skill set that all successful CEOs excel at…managing board relations. What’s interesting to me is that of all the constituencies that CEOs must deal with, the relationship with a board of directors is among the easiest to manage.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

It goes without saying that having a sponsor is a huge career plus, but here’s the startling fact, being a sponsor is just as important as finding one. Sylvia Ann Hewlett reports in her book, The Sponsor Effect , “Senior-level managers are 53 percent more likely to have received a promotion in the last two years, if they have a protégé.”

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Practice good office politics. Participating in office politics is essential, and that’s not a bad thing. Showing loyalty to your boss, honing strong relationships with allies, and networking with different circles of people in your organization are all examples of participating well in office politics. Share your stories here.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

Schulze's principles are both versatile and utterly practical to leaders of every age, career stage, and industry. Win the Heart : How to Create a Culture of Full Engagement Mark Miller. The 100X Leader : How to Become Someone Worth Following Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram. Innovation is broken.

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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. The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek (Portfolo, 2019) Do you know how to play the game you’re in?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. i.e. Will my employees ever respect/lean on an assistant manager rather than the manager? link] mikemyatt Hi David: Your question is a good one.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Learn about 3 lessons from the political realm that inform us on how leaders can successfully champion change initiatives in their organization. Your next promotion won’t happen until you “be the change” that those who have your career in their hands expect to see. Managing Through Career and Life Changes.

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Mills Scofield

MARCH 28, 2013

We are in an age of immense disruption: industries, societal codes, politics, demographics, you name it. All we can really control is how we react, and more importantly, pro-act to our world. While we should hold our principles and values dear, we need to reinvent the how, where, and why we live those out.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 6, 2020

New managers , or those aspiring to manage a team, often are looking for a playbook to help them get started. How do I build an effective team? How do I coach and mentor my former teammates? How do I deal with poor performance? And, let’s face it, seasoned managers often need a refresher on some of the basics.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 2, 2014

You surf political/interest/financial/news sites frequently, “To keep up on what’s happening” You get up later and later. How to you lessen and conquer your fear? Do you feel you’ve fallen behind in your career? Do you have a hard time with organization, time management, and follow-up? Unqualified?

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 2, 2023

Handle the politics. Every workplace has its own set of politics, and it is up to you to navigate them effectively. Show your team that you value them as individuals by taking an interest in their personal lives and career goals. When you make a mistake, admit it and use it as an opportunity to learn and grow. Brag about them.

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