Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2024 curated just for you. Now, in his long-awaited book for leaders at all levels, bestselling author Mike Michalowicz reveals his proven formula to build an unstoppable team for any work environment. After all, humans are social creatures.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 3, 2023

Pave the Way for a More Successful and Productive Working Relationship One-on-one meetings with your boss can be a powerful tool to enhance your career development , improve your relationship, and clarify work expectations. They should encourage open dialogue, generate valuable insights, and lead to mutual understanding and respect.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Jean Greaves and Evan Watkins of TalentSmartEQ bring EQ know-how to the team level, focusing on the four key skill areas and a step-by-step process for increasing team EQ skills so team leaders and anyone who’s a member of a team can achieve peak performance and reach their goals. The goal is to learn how to get out of your own way.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Seventy percent of corporate “change programs” fail to achieve their stated goals. Ethnography is premised on empathy, and the goal is to understand a given culture from the “natives’” point of view — through their eyes, in their words. The goal was to help employees put their family needs first.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

But setting goals in functional silos and then hoping that everything works itself out across the organization is an unlikely path to success. One choice is to take the puck down the ice on their own to attempt to score a goal. They also may not trust their teammates’ ability to score a goal.

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Skip Prichard

APRIL 15, 2020

Can you make sense of this: Organizations worldwide spend $356 billion a year on leadership development efforts , yet 75% of organizations rate their leadership programs as being not very effective? Despite billions of dollars spent to develop leaders, and numerous programs, the leadership gap continues. Ryan Gottfredson, PhD.,

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Embarking on the path of personal and professional development is a journey marked by challenges, triumphs, and the continuous pursuit of excellence. In fact, a n article in Forbes magazine reported that leaders were “ 65 percent likely to meet a goal after committing to another person!

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 19, 2021

Chuck showed me the first “Beat Yesterday” book I ever saw. Every evening, he wrote how he did in his Beat Yesterday book. I didn’t know it then, but many salespeople use Beat Yesterday books. Sam Walton used a Beat Yesterday book when he opened the first Wal-Mart in Rogers, Arkansas back in July 1962.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 26, 2023

Set clear goals and objectives. It involves setting clear goals and objectives for yourself and working to achieve them. Set specific, measurable, and achievable goals that align with the company's objectives and develop a plan for achieving them. Develop your skills and knowledge. Be patient and persistent.

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Leading Blog

JULY 14, 2015

Bernard Roth, one of the founders of the multi-disciplinary d.school at Stanford University, has written a book titled, The Achievement Habit. It’s about how you can achieve your goals more fully and faster by expanding your limited view of reality. And opens up the conversation. The Achievement Habit is a book about life.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2023 curated just for you. In our ideology-driven and polarized age, certainty has taken the place of curiosity and open-mindedness has given way to obstinance. a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.” — George R.R.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Many of the books listed below help us to do just that. Others were included because they help us to think differently, opening us up to potential we might not have considered. The books listed below help us to build the right foundation from which we can lead others. Leaders are dealers in hope. Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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RapidStart Leadership

JANUARY 2, 2017

But too often these goals fall by the wayside before the snow has had a chance to melt. With all the writing I’ve been doing recently on goals, I thought it might be fun to put my money where my mouth is, set a New Year’s goal of my own in a public way, and see if I can stick to it. Resolutions Bar and Grill. Define Success.

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Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Given the lack of formal education, new bosses are often left to their own devices to develop leadership skills. Imagine you’re standing in the middle of a leadership development carnival, surrounded by many competing voices. Welcome to the insanity of modern leadership development. What does that experience look like?

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Choose a path — a promotion, landing a specific role, or developing a particular skill. Consider taking courses, attending workshops, and reading industry-related articles and books. Be open to new ideas, willing to try new things, and flexible in your work approach. Know Where You Want To Go. Be A Positive Influence.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Welcome to the February 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! David Dye of Trailblaze submitted 9 Ways to Motivate Employees When You Don’t Set the Goals. Jim Taggart of Changing Winds provided Be Open to Outcome: The Leaderly Approach. Here’s the overview of the book that I am blogging!

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Always remember to : Recognize achievements and accomplishments often.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Align strategic goals with cultural direction – will the new culture be more risk-taking or conservative, hierarchical or flat? Your goal isn’t a mushy mix, but a refined taste of excellence. Bring Everyone Together: Craft a Cohesive Story Focus on common goals to overcome the initial hurdles of integration.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Radhika Dutt presents a different approach in her book Radical Product Thinking. Narcissus Complex happens when we’re looking inward at our own goals and needs to such an extent that we lose focus on what customers need. In the RPT way, a good vision is not about you or your aspirational business goals at all. Radhika Dutt.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

The Situational Leadership Theory Model— developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard describes four leadership styles. Specifically, the leader describes—the goal, plan, and deadline. Goal —Your goal is to make all the customer service reps fully proficient in using all aspects of the new software. .

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Guest post from Karlin Sloan: As a leadership development consultant, I have spent my career with people in business, NGOs, government, and not-for-profits who are focused, competent, talented and who have a deep sense of their personal power to impact those around them. Recently, those same people are having doubts.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Welcome to the February 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! We opened up the carnival to older posts in order to capture participants best posts on this topic. Beth Miller of Executive Velocity submitted If You Aren’t Revisiting Your Employees’ Goals, How Are You Helping Them Grow? Jennifer V.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

In my new book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions , I suggest using a 360-degree approach to obtain this feedback. I use the LQ360 from RightPath Resources , which groups feedback by leadership competencies like delivering results, building relationships, developing others, and emotional intelligence.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. 3) What are your professional goals? This is your first opportunity to establish your personal brand.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a great way to capture those actions and increases your chances of keeping your commitments to yourself. Senior leaders often hire executive coaches to help them create their development plan. Why are you interested in developing your leadership skills? Purpose and commitment: 1.

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Leading Blog

JULY 4, 2021

He stated in the Saturday Review magazine in October 1960: If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all— except the censor.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By possessing a disciplined set of principles and focusing on carefully developing her leadership skills throughout the process, she was able to achieve her goal of becoming #1 in the translation market that was already dominated by established competitors. The importance of open communication and authentic employee feedback.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What’s the end goal—the reason for the work? Can you help me understand the big picture goal here?” You can use our Development Discussion Planner to prepare for the conversation. Clarify the goals and have an honest discussion about what it will take to get there. What are the vital outcomes? Include your team.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Ways to Visualize Your Goals More Powerfully by Kevin Eikenberry on December 13, 2010 in Leadership , Learning , Setting Goals , Success You’ve got your goals set. And, they aren’t enough.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I recently read James Kerr’s book, Legacy, and he wrote that “successful leaders balance pride with humility. It is from knowing yourself well that you develop the character, integrity, and leadership to wrestle best with the challenges that face you every day. Are you focused on personal and professional development?

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

He dropped out of business school and threw away the rule book. Through trial and error and a whole lot of perseverance, he opened the first Texas Roadhouse in 1993. To develop your mission and values, moderate open and honest discussions with groups around your company.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2020. This book describes how 25 outstanding leaders used emotional intelligence to deal with critical challenges and opportunities. The book distills the leaders' experiences into nine strategies that can help any leader or potential leader to be more effective.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This kind of workplace demands a different kind of leader: people who follow their inner convictions and passions, and who engage with others in an authentic and open way. They have a deep understanding of themselves, including their values, ambitions, and goals. Achieving clarity of purpose. Shaping a shared narrative.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 16, 2019

Flying those things became the goal. As I opened the door to the house, I realized that my son was watching a video in the living room. We’ve set up a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG) and we start working toward it. Most folks call it the Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal, but I like the term “big WHY.”. It was the airplanes.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. Demonstrating a powerful paradigm shift for finding solutions, Herman teaches us to see things differently, using art to challenge our default thinking and open up possibilities otherwise overlooked. With Amy Herman’s Fixed., With Amy Herman’s Fixed.,

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. The goal of this book is to provide an intensely practical guide to making that transition by sharing insights, stories, and approaches from hundreds of leaders to build the skills you will need to make the leap to leader,” explains Bryant.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. In this book, he shares the four research-based “smart choices” the best leaders make to scale their influence and results. Growth is the goal. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month.

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