Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 5, 2021

Welcome to the January 2021 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. Is 2020 yet “in the books?” Communication. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Afterall, we got this far in our careers by following our instincts, practicing what we learned, and applying appropriate business strategies. Over the course of a career, we gain a myriad of tools and tips on how to lead. Let’s call this methodology what it is: a recipe for leadership. So, we rely on the leadership recipe.

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Brigette Hyacinth

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Over the course of my career, I only had one manager who was a leader ( Joseph). He made such an impact and influenced my leadership style. If leadership is not authentic, then what is it? Check out my latest Bestselling Book. The corporate world is littered with “mere” managers but lacks leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 14, 2020

Throughout my career, I have spent a lot of time studying and teaching leadership. The coronavirus has illustrated the importance for all leaders to be open and curious. Open to the brutal facts! They influence and inspire others to change. The best leaders influence and inspire us with their words and actions.

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Leading Blog

MAY 10, 2019

T HERE ARE well-intentioned behaviors and assumptions about leadership that we have accepted over the years that really don’t serve us well. Close Your Open-Door Policy. Leadership is not about you. Who said leadership is easy?” Leadership Is Not A Choice. Leadership is influence. Here they are: 1.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 17, 2021

The more power you have, the more able you are to direct, influence, and inspire people to make positive changes. For example, becoming an expert in strategic planning, leading change, building great teams, mentoring, career management, and business analytics will increase your power. Power is a good thing when used effectively.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 2, 2024

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Here are 3 suggestions I gave him to develop as a leader: Form a peer leadership group There are people in the community who own small businesses. I have had such groups numerous times in my career. The only cost is the book.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2021

Courageous acts can be risky—career-wise, socially, and sometimes physically. Acting courageously can help to solve problems, avert disasters and open the doors for opportunities. If you take issue with everything (most things), you will be labeled as a troublemaker, and your influence will be compromised.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 9, 2016

Author Jill Griffin in her new book, "EARN YOUR SEAT ON A CORPORATE BOARD: 7 Actions to Build Your Career, Elevate Your Leadership, and Expand Your Influence," said "You know, being on a corporate board is leadership at the highest level. Network with Influencers. Always be open to amending your list.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

If you’re an aspiring or “apprentice” leader, you might make the mistake of believing that leadership is a piece of cake. No matter where you are in your leadership career it can be, at times, harder than you imagine. The truth is that most leaders were trained or educated in a specific job or career.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? Your best chance of having creative, innovative initiatives will occur with behaviors that: Encourage curiosity: Ask open ended questions, encourage forums where it is easy and safe to brainstorm, and model curiosity for others on your staff.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Welcome to the December 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For our December edition, we took a page out of last December’s Carnival of HR post and asked about books you have read which have made a difference in your leadership journey. But the books on this list were worth the effort. Let’s Get Started.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

EI brings empirical science and greater clarity to the fuzzy topic of leadership. But, too often, STEMM leadership is an oxymoron. Zenger Folkman’s study comparing 360 assessments of STEMM versus non-STEMM leaders shows STEMM leaders are rated lower in leadership effectiveness. Something is missing.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 25, 2017

Click on the image for more information about Mary’s book. Mary has been an amazing supporter of David’s from early in his professional speaking career and an amazing friend. Confidence is an important competency in leadership, and it is critical to a leader’s success. Leadership is not easy. To everyone.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Humanity-Focused Leadership. Responsive leadership is a living, changing set of traits and skills that adapts to new people and environments. In her new book, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership , leadership and turnaround expert Jackie Jenkins-Scott shows you how to build the skills to be a leader in any environment.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you are new to studying leadership or have practiced and studied it for many years, I am sure you will benefit and enjoy the leadership lessons today’s post provides. One of your first leadership lessons is “A subordinate’s trust in their leader is the most important factor in the success of any organization.”

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Early on in my career, I was consulting for a major film and music studio in Los Angeles when a woman approached me to say, “Dr. In my family, we had six sisters and four brothers, but it was obvious to me that I’d adopted some of my dad’s strongly embedded views that came from spending his career in a corporate world dominated by white men.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 1, 2014

Concentrate on finding a big idea that will make an impact on the people you want to influence. Nurture your network by sending articles, books and emails to people to show you’re thinking about them. Have a point of view before you start a book or article and see if what you think is confirmed or refuted by the author.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 12, 2023

Neuroscientist and Emotional Intelligence author, Robert Cooper, made several trips to Tibet as part of his research on the inner side of leadership. ” Authentic Leadership Isn’t Just What We Do, But Who We Are Action is the outer expression of leadership. But leadership isn’t just what we do.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Intuitively, yes, entrepreneurship is a risky career path. But on the other side of that equation is the influence of sound business practices, planning, due diligence, and adaptability on business success. These individuals are comfortable with ideas, ambiguity, and keeping their options open. The answer is complicated.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 7, 2015

As befitting my nearly 56 years on this planet, I’ve gotten to the point where my likelihood to alter behaviors, look at things differently, or, more pertinent to this website, change the way I define and practice great leadership, is pretty low. 4) Carve out an hour of solitude each day and go to an open space.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 21, 2023

Sixty-six percent (66%) of job seekers consider a company’s culture and values an essential factor in choosing a career opportunity. Therefore, you must prioritize your leadership values and communicate them regularly throughout your organization. These discussions should be open, honest, and meaningful.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 20, 2012

The "greatest generation" example of one job-one career was supplanted by Baby Boomers who averaged 11 jobs between the ages of 18 and 44. Today's leadership is all about asking. Rather than controlling their employees, they have been inspired to influence them. The New Paradigm: Empower others, influence and serve others.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 23, 2014

As seen on SmartBlog on Leadership. Because of Clarence’s courage and his coach’s resolve to stand up for what he believed in, the NAIB tournament was finally opened to African-American student-athletes. After you sign up, you will receive a welcome email with instructions to access a link to the pdf file of the book.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

This shift may have started in 2010 when Brené Brown, a sociological research professor, published The Gifts of Imperfection , and perhaps took off with her next book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead in 2012. What could you do to increase your impact and influence?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

He is the Senior Pastor at CrossPoint Church , one of the fastest growing churches in the country, is the author of the bestselling book Plan B , and is one of the the most candid, insightful and humble leaders you’ll ever have the opportunity to listen to – we all have a lot to learn from Pete Wilson.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

M ANY of today’s leaders are saying: I know leadership is about people, not tasks; effectiveness, not efficiency. The Benefits of Engaging Leadership. Listening is a tangible action that engaging leaders employ to demonstrate that they value the Millennials in their sphere of influence. Here’s the challenge.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Welcome to the February 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For those of you who watched the Super Bowl this weekend, did you gain any leadership takeaways? It seems that sports frequently provides an opportunity for leadership analogies! Let’s Get Started. Anne Perschel, Ph.D. , Jennifer V.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 31, 2014

We want to influence others to do something. All the raw ingredients of communication (words, body language, emotion, logic, action, inaction, listening, branding, perception, structure, and so forth) produce change--either positive or negative," writes business communications expert Dianna Booher in her book "WHAT MORE CAN I SAY?

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

She is the author or co-author of several books including her latest, Oasis Conversations: Leading With an Open Mindset to Maximize Potential. Ann tells us, “I have worked all over the world with a wide range of organizations offering leadership and team coaching, organization development and leadership development.

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