Lead from Within

JULY 2, 2013

Alan Watts, the British-born philosopher, has pointed out the sense, which we all seem to share, that we live in a time of unusual uncertainty. He accredits this feeling to all the new technologies and science that we are bombarded with. Faced with uncertainty, we naturally strive to take control. We can let go.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Welcome to the September 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. Ken Byler of Higher Ground Consulting Group contributed Seek Common Ground.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

Welcome to the April 2020 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. Paula Kiger of Big Green Pen shared Overcome social distance with empathy in leadership.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 21, 2018

Technological advances. Economic uncertainty. Whether at the helm of a digital startup, a management consultancy, a dental group, or an insurance agency, no business leader can afford to remain complacent or, worse, passive. In VIOLENT LEADERSHIP , Middleton shares his aggressive leadership style for our turbulent times.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Modern Leadership Development In our rapidly transforming business environment, the caliber of leadership can be the defining factor in an organization’s success. This guide aims to be an invaluable resource for professionals striving for excellence in leadership and looking for skills enhancement.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company. It’s not just mentoring or consulting; it’s a collaborative effort that involves both guidance and challenge from an experienced coach. What is Business Coaching?

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

This could include implementing business positions around improved DEI and ESG, as well as the integration of new technology like AI. As economic uncertainty swirls, employers have a critical role to play in easing the anxieties of their older employees and ensuring their financial security.

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2023

As we look ahead to 2023, the landscape of work is continuously evolving, shaped by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a global pandemic. The Importance of Human Leadership The new age of work requires empathetic, adaptive, and authentic leaders who can navigate the complexities of the workplace.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s explore why leadership development is important, as well as the benefits and challenges of effective leadership development. Defining Leadership Development In simple terms, leadership development is a set of activities that equip current and future leaders with the tools they need to perform effectively in their roles.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The following 10 leadership and business book authors recently answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The following 10 leadership and business book authors answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise.

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CO2

JULY 25, 2019

It’s an acronym that stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. There are just too many moving pieces—in terms of technology, systems, skills, knowledge, threats, and opportunities—for leaders to have a firm grip on them all. What you need to succeed in a VUCA environment is the proper leadership mindset and model.

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HR Digest

MAY 23, 2021

The IT companies, with their exposure to digital technology, were more open to the change and quickly adapted. They reduced time spent in the physical premises, restricted the number of people allowed in, offered online consultations with deliveries. And some did. Cashless payments were introduced.

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Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Rapid changes in technology, shifting customer expectations, disruptive business models, and quickly evolving regulations force organizations to innovate quickly and invest in new lines of business that will fuel future growth. Leaders can't afford to let fear, uncertainty and doubt paralyze them.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 7, 2014

I’m afraid I’ve come to recognize a serious leadership deficit today in America. The great tragedy is that the opportunity for true leadership, the kind that welcomes responsibility and takes courageous and necessary risks in spite of the unknown – that kind of leadership, has never been in higher demand.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

He has served as an expert/consultant in the area of ICT in public and private sector organisations and committees domestically as well as abroad. We’ll have to keep learning and adapting to new technologies and working practices emerge. Partnering with a trusted adviser is a prudent step to fast-tracking technology enablement.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 25, 2019

So much is unknown, and the new is everywhere--new technology, new economic models, new politics, new cultural norms, and new products and services. What does this have to do with leadership? The role has not changed since the concept of leadership was born. It is lined with uncertainty and reasons for turning back.

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CO2

JULY 25, 2019

It’s an acronym that stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. There are just too many moving pieces—in terms of technology, systems, skills, knowledge, threats, and opportunities—for leaders to have a firm grip on them all. What you need to succeed in a VUCA environment is the proper leadership mindset and model.

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QAspire

JUNE 1, 2014

Welcome to the June 02nd 2014 Carnival of Leadership Development. I am thankful to carnival leader Dan McCarthy for allowing me to host this event - a wonderful collection of very practical insights on Leadership Development. Beth Miller of Executive Velocity asks “ Does Your Leadership Fear Transparency? ”

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Today, the following 10 leadership and business book authors answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 20, 2012

Guest post by Mark Mueller-Eberstein, co-author of “No Fear: Business Leadership in the Age of Digital Cowboys”. Uncertainty often results in fear. With deep understanding and an attitude to embrace the change, people can overcome the paralysis or hectic over-action driven by uncontrolled ”fear”, achieving “No Fear” leadership.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The discussions explored various issues, challenges and opportunities facing managers and leaders across a diverse set of areas – technology and digital, travel, business and the regional economy.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 1, 2016

This company earned that honor by re-staging a tired coffee brand with innovative packing technology and breakthrough advertising. That night, I presented the marketing strategy that catapulted a regional brand to national leadership in Canada. Complexity Cripples. Never before has business seen so much complexity.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

And while these figures represent US households, the percentages are being exported due to technology driven globalization. Hewlett-Packard, another technology company, named Meg Whitman as their CEO in September 2011. Strategy based on uncertainty has high risk; strategy based on certainty has low risk. The big picture matters.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a time of great uncertainty, courage, empathy, love, and a passion to improve the status quo now and forever are required. The titles listed below—published in 2023—capture many of the key themes and trends organizations are wrestling with. These titles address how it can be done and how others are doing it. How many have you read?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A fter reading Gartner’s report on How to Build Leadership Bench Strength , these are my conclusions: HR already invests 23% of its Training and Development budget in Leadership and 27% on the high potential professionals. An era of unprecedented volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

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Mills Scofield

DECEMBER 5, 2014

They then took it one step further and asked, "How would you find the technology and material to meet this need?" Technology + Methodology. Prior to joining Signals, Amir worked at different strategic consulting firms and worked in a variety of intelligence frameworks. How Does This Change the New Product Development Process?

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

As a global consulting leader whose success depends on client trust, PwC puts a high value on talent with passion, grit and vision. Our People team at PwC are members of our business leadership teams in driving the strategy forward both for the long- and short-term. Inclusive leadership is essential.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Job uncertainty haunts many dreams. Even before COVID-19, The Boston Consulting Group had a standard practice that NO email was to be answered on the weekend. Provide ongoing virtual training in resiliency skills, mindfulness, communication and technology (if the latter is needed). Help employees create work/life boundaries.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

There was so much fear and uncertainty. Hopefully their example will raise the standards of leadership in our national life. Here's link to a post of mine a couple of years ago: Dan Nigro, Rick Rescorla and the Leadership Lessons of 9/11 [link]. It was a humbling time to serve in uniform. Thanks for reminding us all.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

It is useful to distinction between three motivations for creating partnerships: Optimization and economy of scale, Reduction of risk and uncertainty, Acquisition of particular resources and activities) Cost Structure – The business model elements result in the cost structure. (It Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. ” Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader.

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Glean These 19 Ideas & Tips to Skyrocket Your Success Note: This post was written in collaboration with Victoria Greene , an ecommerce brand marketing consultant, freelance writer, and small business owner with a pulse on the future of online selling. No matter the type of business you run, leadership is always essential to success.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

O NE OF the unfortunate side effects of living in an age of accelerating technology is having to deal with increased uncertainty. When faced with uncertainty, how should leaders react? You can, however, embrace uncertainty by adjusting your views as new information becomes available. Take, for example, Rasmus Ankersen.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Over the years, the CEOs of these companies faced massive technology disruptions, deep industry recessions, sudden collapses in demand, price wars, oil shocks — you name it. What then were the leadership characteristics that separated the winning leaders from their industry peers? Yes, but here's the rub.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 20, 2014

But this leaves a lot of uncertainty in what is often a company’s most profitable department, and it makes managing a high-functioning sales force notoriously difficult. The first factor is trendy, and increasing time with customers is high on the priority list of most sales leaders and consultants. Sales Technology'

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 15, 2015

Given the amount of research that business schools have dedicated to understanding change management, the number of books and articles published on the subject, and the investment that companies have made in consultants and training, one would think that we would be doing better by now. Change management Leadership'

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