Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 24, 2016

The term “drive performance” is popular in a bottom-line, transactional world made up of managers and executives who lead through their positional authority. When a vision addresses all three of these questions for team members, a tremendous amount of energy is unleashed. Great Leaders Push Authority Down.

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Even if you manage to find what appears to be solid leadership advice, does it actually help you advance your career and become a better leader? shares the secrets to how executives and managers can become the leaders their company needs. Developing the Leader Within You Dr. John C.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Being servant leaders as Chartered Managers In an opinion piece in the Daily FT , Ajantha Dharmasiri CMgr FCMI, president of CMI Sri Lanka , reflects on a successful year and assures that CMI Sri Lanka will continue to facilitate the processes of up-skilling, multi-skilling, and re-skilling managers. Read it here.

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Leading with Trust

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

That’s simple truth #46 in my book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust , co-written with Ken Blanchard. So, how can leaders leverage this principle? An obvious area is how rewards and recognition programs are managed. “People don’t resist change; they resist being controlled.”.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 4 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Beginnings&# Rhett Laubach : January 2, 2011 at 11:44 pm I stumbled on your blog via a “best of leadership blogs for managers&# list. My new country is only a mindset away, one that reflects my core values and will focus my energy into building a circle of trust.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 8, 2010

Often what it comes down to is that their manager is not willing to wait for the time it takes my client to make some changes to their leadership. In one notable situation, my client’s manager was fired while my client was on a path to being fired by that same manager. Have you asked what this person needs to be successful?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Johnson & Johnson leaders; the question that helped them to successfully deal with the Tylenol crisis in the 1980’s. Ray Kroc; the question that led to the development of McDonalds. Questions can give us a goal in life for fighting, questions can provide a tremendous power and energy to achieve our goals.

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RapidStart Leadership

JUNE 27, 2017

Let’s take a look – in many ways, I think by mimicking its six secrets of success, we might manage to become a little bit greater ourselves. Energy and persistence conquer all things. – Great leaders set a clear vision , then unite with others it its pursuit. Share ideas, develop unity of purpose and direction.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 22, 2010

So if your intent is to engage your team and/or have great dialog, consider the following: The Physical Environment The room should not be too large or too small: A room that is too large can often suck energy – and sound – away from the discussion.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 10, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: A Meaningful Enterprise » A Good Bye with Humanity August 10th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus How often as a leader do you have someone in your circle of influence (manager, peer, direct report, maybe even a customer or consultant) that leaves your organization? All of these words take energy away from us.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 30, 2018

Ask yourself, in the moments when you aren’t serving others, and you’re not focusing on yourself in a productive way, what are you doing with your time and energy? When you’re struggling, you may have habits you fall back into that are mildly (or even severely) destructive. Replace your unproductive self-soothing habits with service.

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Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

I am amazed by the wealth of information and his wisdom, especially for servant-leadership advocates and practitioners. In this interview we cover a wide range of topics that Modern Servant Leader readers will enjoy. Trends impacting Servant-Leadership Trends 3:56 16:41. Bad Boss to Servant-Leader Bad Boss 6:12 24:18.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? To succeed, a leader must learn to balance their relationships, time, strategic efforts and personal development. A Practical Guide For First Time Leaders and the People Who Support Them. ALL CLEAR!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 13, 2010

All of the above statements came from clients and readers recently. .&# “I didn’t know that developing as a leader would be so personal.&# “The things you write about leadership apply to our personal lives as well as our work lives.&# That big, hairy audacious project you want to manage?

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Building Personal Strength

AUGUST 18, 2010

So when her manager left, Brenda was chosen to replace him. Like a lot of first-time managers, she didn’t know where to start. First, people in charge are typically called “managers,” but they are expected to both manage and lead. Managing and leading are two totally different activities. Develop their know-how.

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Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

I am amazed by the wealth of information and his wisdom, especially for servant-leadership advocates and practitioners. In this interview we cover a wide range of topics that Modern Servant Leader readers will enjoy. Trends impacting Servant-Leadership Trends 3:56 16:41. Bad Boss to Servant-Leader Bad Boss 6:12 24:18.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

When contemplating their favorites, they likely thought about which books were in their minds the best, most favored, most inspiring, most instructional, most relevant, and which ones they might reference frequently. Top Books About Leadership. Top Books About Leadership. Top Books About Leadership.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

They managed expectations and created the margin they needed to prepare the rescue attempt in the most thorough way possible. As a servant leader would, the Chilean officials appeared to regularly ask themselves, “What would I want or need if I was in this situation?” They didn’t.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 25, 2012

When contemplating their favorites, they likely thought about which books were in their minds the best, most favored, most inspiring, most instructional, most relevant, and which ones they might reference frequently. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

The real benefits come with the habit you develop of regular and ongoing practice. I should cost more time and energy to build up my good relationship with people around me. This blog is for leaders and those who help them to be more intentional about relationships at work. What would be keeping you from trying it?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 24, 2010

By continuing your own development, you’ll have a better idea of what matters. So, find a mentor, hire a coach, take a 360, read some self-development or leadership books. Energy levels are also affected. Are you willing to have an open discussion with your staff about what is impacting their time management?

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

When contemplating their favorites, they likely thought about which books were in their minds the best, most favored, most inspiring, most instructional, most relevant, and which ones they might reference frequently. Top Books About Leadership. Top Books About Leadership. Top Books About Leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

When contemplating their favorites, they likely thought about which books were in their minds the best, most favored, most inspiring, most instructional, most relevant, and which ones they might reference frequently. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

I’m amazed at the number of leaders who don’t meet regularly with the very people who help them to get work done. I mean the real, formal, sit down and talk type of meetings that allow the employee, peer, or manager to say whats on their mind. It may often take creative time management to fit meetings in between tasks.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 28, 2011

Dirty Little Secrets offers dozens of examples to clarify precisely how buying decisions can be facilitated through the right kind of questions, including an in-depth case study of a marketing manager who recognizes the need for a better website and wants to bring in an external design team. The result?

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Steve Farber

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Each of us finds and generates our own special Energy. Living and leading we generate energy; the vigor and liveliness that makes people want to be around each of us, and learning with us. Don’t confuse energy with volume – energy can be peaceful, energy is a life-force.

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Energy Learning-by-Doing Rogers Follow-up 58

Steve Farber

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Each of us finds and generates our own special Energy. Living and leading we generate energy; the vigor and liveliness that makes people want to be around each of us, and learning with us. Don’t confuse energy with volume – energy can be peaceful, energy is a life-force.

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