Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

In an environment of uncertainty and disruption, a successful leader must become what Mike Thompson calls an Anywhere Leader. In order to adapt to and broker positive change in any environment, the Anywhere Leader possesses three key traits: Driven for Progress: Driven more by progress than politics.

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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. These are hard times. If your employees are like most people, they’re feeling exhausted and stressed even when nothing specific is going wrong.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

Shanelle Reese, Chief People Officer, Wonderschool The Talent Turnaround 2023 witnessed a seismic shift in the tech landscape, with unprecedented levels of turnover fueled by layoffs, career changes, and a resurgent job market. Unlike their predecessors, Gen Z is not bound by traditional notions of career progression.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Image – Freepik Considering the Role of Gen Z in the Workplace Every generation grows up during times of political uncertainty and faces struggles unique to the context of that specific period. Gen Z in the workplace are also seen as more “flighty” than ever, switching jobs and careers more frequently than ever before.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

In the transition phase, the feeling of anxiety and uncertainty is normal. Stay away from office politics and gossip. While they are exceptionally good at what they do and have been picked up by the organizations because of their subject matter expertise, the individuals needed help in coping with their anxiety about the new job.

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Decker Communication

APRIL 5, 2023

The pact between employees and employers faces new levels of uncertainty and scrutiny, and in many cases, fear has become the prevailing workplace emotion. But, there are plenty of organizations with high levels of politeness and low levels of trust. And there’s nothing more pernicious than fear undermining a company’s culture.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

I held that belief for most of my career, afraid that asking others for help crafting vision was a sign of intellectual weakness. For instance, Malcolm Gladwell explored the ties between choice and happiness by recounting the spectacular career of food scientist Howard Moscowitz. The upside of calm is respect and added responsibility.

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The Practical Leader

JANUARY 11, 2023

Seers, prophets, and fortune-tellers of all sorts have responded to — and preyed upon — our primal desire to reduce the uncertainty of what lies ahead. A major focus of my writing and leadership/culture development career has been dealing with change. Overcoming the Prediction Affliction.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 21, 2023

That’s why CMI has collated practical resources, so you can leverage the insight our data provides and translate it into real impact for your career and your organisation. Whether you’re looking for CPD resources, networking events, or a lifelong career partner, CMI has a membership option that suits your needs. But what do you think…?

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The prevalence of income uncertainty, job-related stress, unpredictable shifts, and financial difficulties calls for a comprehensive approach to address the vulnerabilities inherent in these employment arrangements. Workers who lack confidence in their ability to afford unexpected expenses are 3.7 ”

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Bill recaps, “Your influence can help make a positive and lasting impact on people’s careers and lives. Cory shares, “A leader’s lack of empathy and ongoing performance conversations can lead to confusion and uncertainty among employees about where they stand. ” Find Bill on Twitter at @btreasurer.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 18, 2019

Their rhetoric usually revolves around the inherent uncertainty in making any kind of prediction, but especially when those predictions are either involving long timeframes or highly complex systems. Each volunteer was asked to complete a simple creativity test and provide self-assessment of their careers to date.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Bill recaps, “Your influence can help make a positive and lasting impact on people’s careers and lives. Cory shares, “A leader’s lack of empathy and ongoing performance conversations can lead to confusion and uncertainty among employees about where they stand. ” Find Bill on Twitter at @btreasurer.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

The HR Digest: In your podcast “Break the Rules To Get the Job You Deserve,” you discuss unconventional career advice. Some of those barriers are role confusion, heavy-handed management, measurement for the sake of measurement, draconian HR policies, internal politics and finger-pointing. Yes, there are so many.

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Change Starts Here

JUNE 12, 2012

When dealing with multiple layers of authority, you enter the tricky realm of organizational politics. Confident responses allay concerns and reduce uncertainty. The individual careers of you and your boss may also be a factor. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer. Consider the following: Relationship.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 7, 2021

In their new book, The CEO Test: Master the Challenges that Make or Break All Leaders Adam Bryant, who has interviewed more than 600 leaders across his career in journalism and consulting, and Kevin Sharer, the former CEO of biotech giant Amgen, identify the seven key tests that determine whether leaders at all levels will succeed in their roles.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2015

. “Culture” can sound like a catchall, a convenient way to place the blame outside the realm of policy, but I am talking about one specific dimension of culture: avoiding uncertainty. Greece tops this index of uncertainty-avoidance across all countries, scoring 100 out of 100. And it all starts in school.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 6, 2020

And, in times of crisis and uncertainty, communication is more important than ever. Over the course of a 40-year career, this amounts to average of $900,000 in lost earnings. [2] Leadership Tip: Great managers are great communicators. 4) Support. “Make sure that team members know they are working with you, not for you.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Authentic leadership matters even more during times of stress, uncertainty, and change. But, we felt hostage to her stories and felt compelled to listen politely because (after all), she was the boss. Impactful authentic leadership requires careful judgment and context. Of course, you want your team to be real with you.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

To maximize your career progress, you need answers to three questions that focus on upward mobility — the answers to which are elusive in the vast majority of organizations. How does one navigate the “political thicket” in the company to get things done at the senior level?

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 17, 2016

It wasn’t too long before John figured out that Chris was trying to recruit him to his “camp” in internecine office politics and from that conversation on, John was on guard — not trusting some of his other new colleagues and being careful what he said about the loquacious veteran. First, check your motives.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2016

The great thing about careers in the 21 st century is that you get to decide what you want to do. Managing your career requires coping with ambiguity and uncertainty and learning some basic navigation skills. Managing your career requires coping with ambiguity and uncertainty and learning some basic navigation skills.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

There was so much fear and uncertainty. What I remember in the following months were American Flags everywhere, political solidarity, and a rebirth of national pride. " I was on a plane a week later to attend my grandmother's funeral, and my wife and I were 2 of about 20 on that flight.

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Roundtable Talk

JUNE 7, 2011

Any organization that wants to max it’s success must be Smart AND Healthy (GRM: healthy means: lo politics, high morale, low turnover. Without trust it’s politics. In economic uncertainty, leaders move sideways. Enjoy: Patrick Lencioni – bestselling author and amazing ad libber. Your team sees you sweating.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 5, 2014

I call it violent politeness. Early in my career, I was sympathetic to that analysis. I knew it all too well, the fear of being myself at work—or more precisely, the uncertainty about which self to be. This is why violent politeness often gets stronger the closer one gets to the C-suite.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2016

No one can afford to take a vacation from developing new skills, especially as economic and political uncertainty threaten businesses and job stability and make future career prospects unclear. Assessment: Is It Time to Rethink Your Career? How do you identify which skills are most important for you or your team to learn?

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2017

And at some startups, “lack of structure” would be a polite way to put it; a more accurate description would be “total chaos.” Career Transitions. How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile to Power a Career Transition. Change Your Career Without Having to Start All Over Again. Financial uncertainty.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

For all of the uncertainty and anxiety in headlines today, the world is a much better place than it has ever been. Traditionally, it has been government’s role to provide equality of opportunity (particularly through education), an effective safety net, and social, political, and economic stability.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2018

Your polite smile notwithstanding, probably not good. Gould described how uncertainty around status can lead to unhealthy conflicts. Yet because his or her position in the organizational hierarchy is roughly equivalent to yours, the two of you are seen as almost interchangeable.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

More frequent communications on the state of our business helped people feel more informed throughout times of uncertainty. She has a diverse career background and serves on the board of several organizations, including The Shyft Group and the University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation. Photo: C.H.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 21, 2011

In light of today's economic volatility and uncertainty every aspect of business is being re-examined for its value in creating and sustaining profitable growth. Throughout my career, I have consistently faced the question, "How does HR add value in a business?" In many cases, this question is not asked politely.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 13, 2012

In the case of a regional chairman of an internationally-recognized service organization, his openness concerning office politics and unconfirmed projects led to positive reactions in staff who felt trusted by receiving "confidential" information, but concern from his board, who viewed his oversharing as indicating lack of discipline.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2016

Perhaps you’ve got a mentor who has been integral in shaping your career. How do you inform people in a way that keeps your relationships intact and is respectful of your organization’s office politics? “Your career is long, and you never know where the next opportunity is going to come from.”

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JUNE 23, 2020

There will always be someone in our stratosphere who has different political, religious, sexual, or racial opinions. As an FBI agent, she developed the mental toughness to survive in environments of risk, uncertainty, and deception. They will not be equipped to co-exist with people who have a different outlook in life. Government.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 13, 2013

Regardless of the prospective customers'' confident demeanor, on the inside they are experiencing fear, uncertainty, and doubt while making their selection. Mid-level managers suffer competitive pressure because all are striving to advance in their careers and move upward in the organization. The reasons may surprise you.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

It’s clear he has loved his career. They’ve had high-powered careers that they’ve found fulfilling and are core to their identities. Their concerns are less financial than identity- and change-related: How can I successfully reinvent myself as I leave behind my career? What does the next phase look like for me?

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2015

There is often a lot of confusion and uncertainty, and if colleagues were laid off , people might also be sad or angry. ’” Showing compassion is not only kind it’s also a smart career move, according to Coyne. “He took me aside and said, ‘You’re young in your career to focus on only HR.

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