The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 6, 2024

Research from ETH Zurich suggests that a short, 15-minute reflection exercise is often all it takes to regain that sense of self-belief and subsequently increase the chances of landing a new job. What was really surprising was that this exercise helped people over 50 and those who had been unemployed for a long time just as much.

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Lead from Within

MAY 16, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll share a practical five-step approach to help you regain control, reduce stress, and lead with clarity and confidence. Make time for exercise, relaxation, and activities that bring you joy. The good news is that overwhelm is not a permanent state; it’s a challenge that can be conquered.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

with exercise, meditation, gratitude). Mindset is about experimenting, but mood-set provides confidence and conviction. Practical Approaches For Failing Forward. 4:32 How do you fail forward? Becoming “anti-fragile” and more resilient. Experimenting with new practices (i.e. Mindset and Moodset.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

To help you develop confidence and grow as a leader, the authors present an operating system of leadership practices based on their time-tested Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. Giving people a choice builds competence and confidence. Most leaders do not have titles. Together they define what leaders do. Encourage the Heart.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 11, 2017

You produce weakness in others when you exercise power unless you use power to fill others with confidence. You cannot empower people by exercising power over them. The work of successful leaders is… Continue reading →

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

They gather relevant information, weigh the pros and cons, and make decisions confidently. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep are practices that successful executives often prioritize. Decisiveness: The ability to make timely, well-informed decisions is a hallmark of successful executives.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

We go to the balcony by exercising three powers that we all have: the power to pause , stop, and reflect; the power to zoom in and focus our attention on what we really want to achieve (the interests that lie underneath our positions – the why versus the what), and the power to zoom out and keep our focus on the big picture.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Set Your Reference Point : Pattern recognition is both an internal and external exercise. If you’re the executive leader, make it a habit to engage your team members in a feedback loop where they feel encouraged and confident to regularly share their observations and insights about the patterns they’re seeing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Sure this exercise had worked in other contexts, but I had never worked in this industry before. Be Audaciously Confident. Be confident in the mission. Be confident in the team. Be confident in the power of discomfort. Start from a confident place. “I might get emotional,” she confided.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2018

For each of the phases, you’ll do an exercise to list life experience that is either positive or negative. I had no confidence, and the constant message that I wasn’t good and would not amount to anything hit home. Continue this exercise until you list all your life events. The next step is to do the know-yourself exercise.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But doing those habits without the right focus on outcomes can become a box-checking exercise. But it’s even more important to ensure they’re helping build confidence and competence in their employees. It could also be THE WAY way your team is performing their tasks.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Bigger goals also test your capabilities and build self-confidence in your ability to deliver great results in the future. Your body plays a critical role in your performance; it’s important to eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep.” And those goals should align with what matters most to the organization.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Intelligent leaders are self-aware and emotionally intelligent enough to realize they can deal with frustration by exercising emotional control. Working with a leadership executive coach can be especially beneficial, as they can to help to boost a leader’s confidence. No leader can avoid or hide from adversity and frustration.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 23, 2020

Successful leaders have persistence, tenacity, confidence, enthusiasm. Being strategic, being a visionary, being decisive, being persistent, tenacious, confident, and enthusiastic all propel individual success as well as an organization’s success. Empathetic executives adapt to the inevitable shifts in business with calm confidence.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2016

A good overall tension reliever is the use of stretching exercises. All of these exercises are good ways to release some of that tension. Practice the speech to gain more confidence in your ability. This will help you feel more comfortable when you speak, and fill you with greater confidence.

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CoachStation

MAY 8, 2023

While imposter syndrome is not a diagnosable mental health condition, it can cause significant distress and impact your self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being. By practicing mindfulness and staying present, you can reduce the impact of imposter syndrome and feel more confident in yourself and your abilities.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

She began working with an executive coach who gave her weekly exercises to do in order to hone those abilities. They instill feelings of confidence and motivate their workers. Great leaders are confident in their decisions. They can confidently explain the rationale behind their choices, maintaining transparency.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Take small, incremental steps to build your confidence. Exercise those muscles and show people what you have to offer. Imposter syndrome - another big one - we all suffer from IS (except for narcissists). The secret? We’re all faking it. Low/No Self-Esteem - it’s hard to build up from here, but it’s not impossible. Fail often!

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Career Advancement

JULY 1, 2019

Title of the training: Executive Presence : Four Ways to Convey Confidence and Command Respect as a Leader. The audience learned how to: Radiate Gravitas: Be poised, confident, in command, and charismatic. Communicate Powerfully : Be concise, prepared, and deliver confident messages with conviction.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Action : Engage in mindfulness activities like meditation and deep-breathing exercises. She regained her confidence and made a series of decisions that led her company into one of its most profitable quarters. It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of public opinion. Within six months, Sarah's approach to leadership transformed.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 10, 2021

One strategy is to bundle your temptation with an activity that you are trying to avoid—like binge-watching TV while exercising. A lack of confidence also thwarts our change efforts. It is natural to give people who are struggling advice, but it also tends to lower their confidence.

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CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

We want our boss to see that we exercise sound judgment. We want to appear to be astute and rational in order to win the confidence of our people. We all like to make good decisions. And, naturally, we want to produce the right outcomes. Decision-making is one of the most critical skills a leader […]. Speed Them Up!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

They receive feedback, guidance, and practical tools that enable them to navigate complex challenges with confidence and effectiveness. With their support, organizations can confidently navigate change and position themselves for long-term success in an ever-evolving business landscape.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tell rather than ask: If you have a recommendation, make it clearly and confidently rather than asking for it. Eliminate “just”: Adding “just” before we say what we’re going to do makes it seem small or unimportant, as in “I’m just going to share this data.” Be concise: Being concise is always more powerful.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

These neural pathways and leadership formulas make us feel safe, and we become comfortable and confident with our expertise. Begin with mindfulness or meditation exercises that allow you to descend deep within yourself to assess what’s really important to you. We trust what we know, and we shun new ways of thinking.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 15, 2018

For each of the phases, you’ll do an exercise to list life experience that is either positive or negative. I had no confidence and the constant message that I wasn’t good and would not amount to anything hit home. Continue this exercise until you list all your life events. The next step is to do the know-yourself exercise.

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Leading Blog

JULY 2, 2021

Only 17% have confidence that leadership will improve in the upcoming year. It needs to be exercised regularly to get stronger. T OO many leaders are stuck in mediocrity. A Ketchum study found that only 23% of the 25,000 surveyed believe their leaders are leading well. Only 31% believe leaders communicate well.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 17, 2023

Researching , to feel confident that you have all the information in front of you. Evaluating your decision , an after-the-fact exercise that engages a conscious inventory of the lessons learned. Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

” “She’s smart BUT lacks the confidence to perform at that level.” An important part of this aspirational brand exercise is considering what matters in your current culture. ” “He’s the best sales guy we have BUT he’s a complete jerk with his internal partners.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

We’ve done this exercise with up to 700 people. Giving them tools and time to think this through and practice delivering key messages will ensure they’ve got the message right, as well as the confidence and skills to deliver it well.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Researching , to feel confident that you have all the information in front of you. Evaluating your decision , an after-the-fact exercise that engages a conscious inventory of the lessons learned. Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 14, 2020

By developing the right mix of skills, you’ll have the confidence and assertiveness to thrive in a changing organizational environment. Practice exercising your leadership skills within challenging situations in order to hone your ability to guide your team through the rough waters of change. Six Essential Skills for Future Leaders.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Researching , to feel confident that you have all the information in front of you. Evaluating your decision , an after-the-fact exercise that engages a conscious inventory of the lessons learned. Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

But if you do take that first step, you will expand your horizons, increase your confidence, and develop a more positive outlook on life. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and manage stress through techniques like mindfulness and meditation. book ) Take care of your physical and mental health.

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Career Advancement

JULY 19, 2021

Do those things, and you’ll soon have a stronger grasp of how others feel at any given time—and they’ll be more likely to confide in you in the future. Practice a meditation technique or another stress-relieving exercise that helps you feel more grounded and capable. You’ll build both your confidence and reputation in the process.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 24, 2020

When a leader develops and invests in their people, the people in turn will repay that confidence with a stronger sense of commitment and accountability. When you exercise the qualities of great leadership every day, those around you gain confidence from your example. Creating a sense of belonging.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 13, 2020

Minimizing results from a drop in candor; we aren’t openly and confidently sharing our viewpoints with the team. It sounds simple, but just think about how often you fail you exercise this skill. Testing and inquiring raise your level of curiosity and combat your tendency to win. Stating a Clear Position and Explaining Your Thinking.

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