Engaging Leader

AUGUST 25, 2014

Episode 13 focused on leading a fairly straightforward change, such as influencing employees to get a biometric health screening or to take a financial wellness assessment. If the behavior you’re trying to change is supported by only one source of influence, changing that one might be sufficient to improve results. From Influencer.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 4, 2016

Believe it or not, many organizations resist holding generational training discussions in the first place. At any rate, they have significant influence. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Here are some ways to make the conversation a productive one. Have the Conversation.

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Change Starts Here

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

They support change projects throughout the organization, by acting as internal consultants or by providing the resources departments need to implement change themselves. Some change management teams are formed within existing departments, such as human resources, organization development or effectiveness, or project management.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

APRIL 19, 2009

Well first, making change happen in any organization is about influence, not control. The basic message though is that no matter who we are, or how flexible we consider ourselves, when faced with change, we all move through this transitional curve, beginning with denial; through resistance; exploration and; then finally commitment.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MAY 18, 2009

It is part of a mental process that Edgar Schein refers to as ORJI in his book Process Consultation- Lessons for Managers and Consultants. Typically, when faced with a predicament, the human psyche follows a pattern. O” stands for observation. Here’s how it works. We: O bserve and get a picture of what is going on.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

I think much of the resistance to caring is about risk and having the confidence to take it! 13 Responses to The Importance of Being Care-full Lise Moen February 7, 2011 at 8:44 am Loved it! To me, your comment says it all. You take a risk investing yourself and your own emotions in your team!

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You're Not the Boss of Me

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Resist, at all costs, any temptation to participate in idle gossip or rumour mongering. Organizations become effective and an influencer when the 4 Es (encounter, equip, empower, & execute) are in place for casual conversation, the bonus is that you can gain strategic stretching that often does not take place in a traditional meeting.

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