Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. 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. And that feeds our approach in society at large. That’s not the way to lead.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

"AI doesn't replace leadership; it redefines it. As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential. Consider arranging workshops or seminars for top leadership to gain foundational knowledge. Prioritize Data Management: AI thrives on data.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 31, 2024

Dig into the book, Talent , to learn the case studies of Johnson & Johnson, Hemnet, Argus Media, HireRight, Vishal Retail, Depop and Oak Street Health. Anish Batlaw Ram Charan Batlaw and Charan share these insights with us: Question: How do you identify, recruit, and support high-performing executive talent?

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 26, 2019

Prepare to be inspired, impressed and motivated by personal, real-life stories and case studies from 70 women leaders in the book, Wisdom Warriors , authored by Carol Seymour. She also founded in 2013 Signature Leaders -- a development initiative and peer network to fast-track women into senior management.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Now, imagine if you could level up that title with a Masters in Executive Leadership. This can include: International Case Studies Global Business Models Cross-Cultural Management This broadened outlook prepares students to operate in an interconnected business environment. Sounds exciting, right?

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 4, 2016

Welcome to the July 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Although mid-summer is a time when many of us slow down (as we should), this compilation of excellent cutting-edge leadership thinking will help motivate you to hit the ground running when your vacation or other summer relaxation period ends.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. Beyond Digital : How Great Leaders Transform Their Organizations and Shape the Future by Paul Leinwand and Mahadeva Matt Mani. Two world-renowned strategists detail the seven leadership imperatives for transforming companies in the new digital era.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2021. With humor and humility, he recalls the mentors who showed him how to turn his passion into a business; the competitors who became friends, foes, or both; and the sharks that circled, looking for weakness. They create resilient cultures of unfear.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2020. It illustrates how teachers can both lift people up and let them down. It illustrates how teachers can both lift people up and let them down. In examining how to lead and teach, renowned Harvard Business School professor Thomas J.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They have a deep understanding of the intricacies of nonprofit leadership and are equipped to navigate the complex landscape of mission-driven organizations. This consultation is the foundation for developing a customized search strategy tailored to the nonprofit’s requirements.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We discovered through a rigorous analysis applying 70 years of Nobel-prize winning economics that Mobsters have leadership teams and structures that enable their success despite continuous efforts to disrupt them. Relentless offers five transformative leadership lessons that leadership training programs must incorporate and promote.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

MARCH 2, 2014

If Caesar were reincarnated to lead the masses today, I’m sure he would: a) listen better and b) learn his lesson and decide to read these great leadership posts (thus being a much better leader and living a longer life the second time around). Frank Sonnenberg Online author Frank Sonnenberg intrigues us with Counterfeit Leadership.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 24, 2011

Below is an actual Executive Coaching and Managerial Leadership Training + Development process I facilitated. This is developing a feeling of strife, hopelessness and contempt amongst management and subordinates. Developed, trained, taught management Coaching and feedback methods; Coaching adding value as a manager.

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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. Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership shared 5 Great Books You May Not Know.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I’ve recently had the opportunity to help design a brand-new open-enrollment Woman’s Leadership Development Program to be offered through the University of New Hampshire’s Executive Development Program. Here are 10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program: 1. Be Ready with a solid business case.

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CO2

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This evolving definition of leadership underscores the importance of executive coaching. The Unseen Threads of Leadership Diverse threads such as vision, empathy, resilience, and adaptability intricately weave together to form effective leadership.At This case underscores the transformative power of empathy in leadership​​.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Dig into the book, Talent , to learn the case studies of Johnson & Johnson, Hemnet, Argus Media, HireRight, Vishal Retail, Depop and Oak Street Health. Anish Batlaw Ram Charan Batlaw and Charan share these insights with us: Question: How do you identify, recruit, and support high-performing executive talent?

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Career Advancement

JULY 22, 2019

“The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born—that there is a genetic factor to leadership. Randall, an HR executive, felt that he and many other company managers possessed excellent leadership skills. He learned how they would invest in training courses on business leadership for their top-performing employees.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Wondering how to help managers succeed? Image credit – Pexels) How to Help Managers Succeed? There are many ways to understand how HR contributes to business success but one of their major contributions is by doing whatever is possible to support and back up their workforce.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 16, 2013

The employee has the final say over how to complete their own work, with the knowledge of the manager’s goals in context. Contact Mike to develop team processes and managerial-leadership systems that will increase productivity and completion of great work. Photo Credit. The first meeting did not go as expected. It can be fixed….

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

As I watched the documentary, I was struck by how closely the story mirrored case studies from the business world, and how perfectly it illustrated the points I try to emphasize in the leadership and innovation class I teach at MIT. They had to improvise, making up major new scenes as they hit major new problems.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

After 4 years of researching and writing, I am proud to announce that my new book, 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership is in print! 7 Lenses proposes a framework for learning the kind of ethical leadership that brings out the best in people and organizations.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 14, 2012

A great executive development program should be more than lots of lectures and a few case studies. Dr. Elizabeth Weldon , a leading expert in executive development, recently conducted research for UNICON on what it takes to be effective in designing and conducting executive education programs. How to be a curious learner.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 24, 2012

In my current role as Director of Executive Development Programs at the University of New Hampshire , I’ve had the opportunity to observe and interact with hundreds of our program participants. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot, including how to design programs that meet the needs of real-life executives. Connect, connect, connect!

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 6, 2011

The Case Study Below is true, the company and names have been changed. These results can be replicated using the Exponent Leadership Process …To make your team and leaders better Contact Mike. _. Jackson had to develop a skill in being heard. Situation. I was contacted by a COO of a mid-size manufacturing plant.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2020

What would you do if your customer base tripled almost overnight and their lives depended on you scaling up your leadership and your organization to meet the sudden surge in demand? Their experience provides a case study that holds lessons for any organization in any sector.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

When I initially met with Anthony, we created three main areas of focus and development. A key area of development was improving Anthony’s ability to engage in civil and supportive discourse with other managers when he was not necessarily in agreement with them. He was not adding any ideas to discussions during management meetings.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 29, 2021

“This year’s study shows that executives across industries and around the world are investing in the digital maturity of their organizations,” the authors say. The researchers conducted interviews with around 1,000 transformation leaders, with 20 detailed case studies produced of digital transformation in the B2B space.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 30, 2022

In the new book, Talent: The Market Cap Multiplier , you’ll discover how seven companies from around the world reinvented the talent management process to become better functioning companies and talent engines that drive impressive growth. Question: Why is it so difficult for companies to recruit the right leadership team?

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 31, 2023

Let's delve into some of the most important skills middle managers need to succeed: Leadership: A middle manager's role involves leading a team, which makes leadership one of the most vital skills. Middle managers need to know how to get the best from their teams, nurture talent, and manage dynamics effectively.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Filled with relatable case studies from top-performing individuals and companies—including Tim Cook, Starbucks, and Microsoft—Briceño lays out crisp, clear tactics for constant learning that will take your team to the next level and create a culture of high performance. All too often, it just leaves us exhausted.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 16, 2016

It’s been a huge part of my leadership education. As a senior in college, I started reading business bestsellers to see how they compared with my textbooks. Several years later I finally landed my first job in leadership development. If you’re looking for a leadership read, here’s a great place to start.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Alison utilizes her background in endurance training to explain how to apply the same principles to leadership. She explains the concept of Intelligent Restraint, and shares why—and how—business leaders should be more like endurance athletes if they want long-term business success.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Cultivate Emotional Intelligence Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are vital for understanding how external perceptions impact you. Still, those who know how to manage their emotions will weather the storm more effectively. Case Study: Sarah, The Scrutinized CEO Sarah had always been a high-performing individual.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 19, 2022

We asked our WDHB team about their favorite Learning & Development books of the year so that we could sharing these bold, thought-provoking publications with you. We hope these reports will open your mind to innovative development strategies, just like the books listed below. Summer is fast approaching but learning never ends.

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Chartered Management Institute

JANUARY 10, 2024

Advice: How to build a business that’s smarter than you: lessons from five transformative leaders Written by Jennifer Sundberg and Pippa Begg Wednesday 10 January 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email The smartest thing great leaders can do is create the conditions for collective intelligence.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“Executive coaching is a professional development process where an experienced coach works with executives, managers, and other high-potential individuals to enhance their leadership and management skills. Leadership Skills: A New Paradigm In the realm of executive coaching , leadership development takes center stage.

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