Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In our book Entrepreneurial Negotiation , we explain that the best way to diffuse negative emotions is to prevent them from escalating in the first place. To diffuse it, open by conveying your sincerity and warmth with a handshake, eye contact, and a smile, as appropriate. Diffuse Tension Before It Escalates.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 13, 2018

A culture that has a base of compassion also fosters employees that are more engaged, happier, and less stressed. Constructing a culture with compassion at its core begins with leadership training and this can’t be stressed enough. is a Stanford Business School Professor, corporate consultant, and speaker. Leah Weiss, Ph.D.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 12, 2019

I began work as a management consultant and much of what I’d learnt was very quickly thrown out of the window. Remaining open and curious allows you to embrace unpredictable situations rather than being thrown off track by them. Fiona’s book, Defining You was published worldwide in 2018. Curiosity for Agility.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 17, 2018

Mediocre or poor leaders recruit only when there’s an unexpected, immediate opening that they must quickly fill. These leaders not only create a competitive edge for their organization over time – they also reduce their own stress levels, because they have plenty of “back-up talent” in place. Let me explain what I mean by that.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 9, 2017

People-facing jobs, like sales, management consulting and investment banking are dominated by extroverts. Work spaces for everyone The modern office space is an open one designed to foster interaction and idea-sharing, in short, a perfect environment for extroverts.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 5, 2019

Typically, it is the opening question in a conversation to assess how you are really doing. Practicing medicine these days is stressful. Still, knowing what we do about the impact of stress, we’re concerned for all those who run the risk of lacking sufficient social connections to maintain good health for themselves.

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The Practical Leader

JUNE 2, 2020

Each morning he’d put the dog in a headlock, force his jaw open, and pour the oil down his throat. We often read new books, look for new movies or shows to watch, seek out new experiences, and explore new places. People who felt in control at work also had lower levels of stress, work-family conflict, and job turnover.”

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Skip Prichard

APRIL 15, 2020

Some startling leadership statistics: 75% of employees report their boss is the worst and most stressful part of their job. Ryan Gottfredson’s new book, Success Mindsets , tackles these problems by focusing on the leadership mindset. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trainer, and researcher.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 3, 2020

So, a client today may be a consultant tomorrow.” Time-management strategies like these ones can relieve a lot of their stress.” One tangible outcome of this is the open sharing of information through collaborative work relationships.” Ken Byler of Higher Ground Consulting shared Lead with Love.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2015

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. Jeremy Chandler of Thin Difference shared 7 Books Millennials Can Read to Rise Above Our Peers. But the books on this list were worth the effort.

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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? COVID-19 doesn't discriminate. H is about spreading hope.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In the book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. Joy can open brains to better see connections and various options to solve work problems. Joy is about playing.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

In the book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. Joy can open brains to better see connections and various options to solve work problems. Joy is about playing.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In the book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. Joy can open brains to better see connections and various options to solve work problems. Joy is about playing.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 8, 2017

Instead, messages undiscerningly bombard us, with the senders rationalizing that we can choose when and where to open a message. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Amy has now worked with organizations like Google, NASA, the US Army, and the Xprize Foundation to help foster a sense of well-being in the Digital Era. Know your stats.

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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? Leaders have had some great opportunities as a result of COVID-19.

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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? COVID-19 doesn't discriminate. H is about spreading hope.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 16, 2016

In the new book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. Joy can open brains to better see connections and various options to solve work problems. Joy is about playing.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 31, 2017

In the book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. Joy can open brains to better see connections and various options to solve work problems. Joy is about playing.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 19, 2016

When Daniel Goleman released “Emotional Intelligence” in 1995, did anyone think that this best-selling book would transform the role of leadership? Develop creative ways to manage stress Stress can lead to your employees getting burned out, as well as harm their overall health. Encourage employees to focus on one task at a time.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 30, 2016

In the book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. Joy can open brains to better see connections and various options to solve work problems. Joy is about playing.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 10, 2016

People-facing jobs, like sales, management consulting and investment banking are dominated by extroverts. Work spaces for everyone The modern office space is an open one designed to foster interaction and idea-sharing, in short, a perfect environment for extroverts.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Brand New Resources for New and Longtime Leaders by Kevin Eikenberry on October 18, 2010 in Leadership , Learning In early 2011 my next book, co-authored with Guy Harris, will be published. Join us now for fr’ee !

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 1, 2016

Tough sacrifices rob you of sleep, sober your disposition, heighten your stress, and choke your patience on the littlest things in life. Consulting opened my eyes to the glaring and repeated errors made by dwellers of the C-suite and their understudies. Tough sacrifices are about you. Now for the good news.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I plan on circulating your information and just ordered your book. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words Dan, and I hope you enjoy the book. One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. Go… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Dan Rogers Mike – This is a great post with excellent perspective.

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CO2

AUGUST 30, 2011

According to this study it is clear that these employees have not read the book Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi. PHILADELPHIA, PA , August 30, 2011 – One-third of employees have lunch at their desk each day, according to a survey by Right Management, workforce consulting experts within ManpowerGroup. Eating at your desk.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Before you know it the herd mentality of the legions of politically correct consultants and advisers use said practice area as a platform to be evangelized, and the necessity of common sense and the reality of what actually works often times gets thrown out the window as a trade-off for promotional gain. Thank you again!

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Not only did 2014 mark five years that I’ve been writing online for this blog, but this was also the year I finally added “author” to my list of credentials with the release of my first leadership book, “Leadership Vertigo”. And naturally, when we’re focused more on avoiding failure, it’s harder for us to be more open to learning.”

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Last Friday, Hewlett Packard announced that its CEO, Mark Hurd, had resigned after an internal investigation showed that he had submitted false expense reports related to time that he spent with a female marketing consultant to the company. As the New York Times reported , the consultant first filed sexual harassment charges against Hurd.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 29, 2015

What books did I read and what have they taught me? We become the books we read; books give wisdom to our soul and wings to our mind. Books teach us about ourselves; they clarify ideas for us and inspire us to grow and expand. Books teach us about ourselves; they clarify ideas for us and inspire us to grow and expand.

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Steve Farber

MAY 24, 2017

Russ Alan Prince and Bruce Rogers, who co-wrote a book about making your company a thought leader, define it as an individual or firm that others (even competitors) “recognize as one of the foremost authorities in selected areas of specialization” so that they are considered the “go-to individual or organization for said expertise.”

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Your Voice of Encouragement

JANUARY 27, 2016

Today I’m featuring a guest post from Guy Parsons and Allan Milham , co-authors of Out of the Question: How Curious Leaders Win , an important book for leaders who want to take their skills to a higher level. An arm waved in a soft, open arc indicates, “I’m with you and we’re exploring.” This article is an excerpt from Chapter 3.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2014

This TV special got a lot of attention because it was unique live, just like opening night of the Broadway show on which it was based. Even though the tasks mount up, you have a knack for performing magnificently under deadline, stress and high expectations. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Kevin Eikenberry on September 13, 2010 in Communication , Leadership , Leadership Communication Whitfield and Strong wrote it. Marvin Gaye sang it (and made it famous). Ask about it.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 28, 2016

I spent 3 years researching and writing on this topic for a book, (What?) Here are some questions to think about as you consider adding some discipline to your listening skills: Prepare and De-stress. Her newest book What? The Problem with Goal-Center Listening. Tips to Listen Accurately.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 18, 2014

Nine months after publishing my first book, that’s my assessment of the author experience. Now that I’m back in the swing of strategy consulting, I’m finding some of what I learned from the writing process to be useful in client work. For brevity’s sake, I’ll refer to all of us as consultants. Tell a story. Embrace risk.

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Steve Farber

MAY 24, 2017

Russ Alan Prince and Bruce Rogers, who co-wrote a book about making your company a thought leader, define it as an individual or firm that others (even competitors) “recognize as one of the foremost authorities in selected areas of specialization” so that they are considered the “go-to individual or organization for said expertise.”

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