Brigette Hyacinth

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The corporate world is littered with “mere” managers but lacks leaders. Over the course of my career, I only had one manager who was a leader ( Joseph). He made such an impact and influenced my leadership style. It is a rare individual who excels in both managing and leading. Can a manager become a leader?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

When a company diversified, it bought companies in other businesses, or else developed new businesses internally, to sell additional products or services, as with Honda, which has exploited its expertise in motors to produce a variety of other vehicles — outboard motors, lawnmowers, ATVs, and so on.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Welcome to the December 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! 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. But the books on this list were worth the effort. Let’s Get Started.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 17, 2021

The more power you have, the more able you are to direct, influence, and inspire people to make positive changes. For example, becoming an expert in strategic planning, leading change, building great teams, mentoring, career management, and business analytics will increase your power. Power is a good thing when used effectively.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

There’s increasing pressure on organizations to be more competitive, and leaders need to have the right skills to influence employees’ innovative behavior. In most cases, leaders have a profound influence on their employees. Despite this, many managers and leaders make the same mistake. The answer is both.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

We follow the acronyms, rules, and checklists we’ve learned from the innumerable books we’ve read, classes and symposiums we’ve attended, and mentors whose wisdom we’ve sought. Perhaps it’s because as managers, we face a horde of challenges. Mid-level directors and managers don’t fare well either. Embrace positivity.

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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. Bruce Harpham of Project Management Hacks submitted The ABC Problem Solving Strategy. Let’s Get Started. Anne Perschel, Ph.D. ,

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Brigette Hyacinth

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

I lost one of my managers a couple of years ago, and I can’t seem to forget him or the legacy he left behind. Titles Don’t Make Leaders—Actions Do – How to lead with influence instead of authority: Integrity & Authenticity go hand in hand. Sadly, Joseph people-first approach did not sit well with top management.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? Your best chance of having creative, innovative initiatives will occur with behaviors that: Encourage curiosity: Ask open ended questions, encourage forums where it is easy and safe to brainstorm, and model curiosity for others on your staff.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

On the flip side, maybe the word power emboldens you with excitement, energy, or drive to exert your influence on people and circumstances in your life. Power is a dynamic present in all of our relationships and it’s one we need to properly manage to help our relationships develop to their fullest potential.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Off Balance: High IQ Leaders Often Have Lower EQ Many of our audience and workshop participants are STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) specialists who have been promoted to management positions because of their technical expertise. IQ tests were developed to measure this intellectual strength and power.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

Leaders influence and inspire people to make positive changes to improve the status quo! . The Situational Leadership Theory Model— developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard describes four leadership styles. Deadline —What’s a realistic timeframe to complete this change initiative? It requires openness and collaboration.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2021

Acting courageously can help to solve problems, avert disasters and open the doors for opportunities. One of the most important points he makes in the book is that the outcome of your courageous move hinges a great deal on how you behave—how you present it—and your reputation. Managing the Message.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

During the book writing process, I reflected on the multitude of individuals who graciously shared their time, words, wisdom, and encouragement with me along my personal leadership journey. How they showed up as leaders and how they engaged was critical to my leadership development. Humanizing Leadership Mentors. People Matter.

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Leading Blog

MAY 10, 2019

Close Your Open-Door Policy. But people who perform better and are more engaged deserve to be treated better and have their strengths developed. Leadership is influence. I define leadership as intentional influence so that we see it not as a passive activity but as a condition that we need to take responsibility for.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 13, 2020

In this state, the person is relaxed and open, and new neural pathways form in the brain “paving the way for new learning, and sustained behavioral change to occur.”. For sustained learning to occur, it is important that coaches manage the emotional flow of the coaching process. It means listening more.

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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. He demonstrates that an effective culture supplies the trust that makes managing change of all kinds easier. In this book, he shares the four research-based “smart choices” the best leaders make to scale their influence and results.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

And even though Kotter and Heskett showed that culture could account for a 20-30% better overall performance than similar competitors, many leaders and organizations don’t see how to develop a culture that enhances performance. You’re a new manager, and you’d better fit in! You could tell he was open and interested.

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CO2

DECEMBER 15, 2023

It’s not just about making logical decisions; it’s about understanding and managing emotions – both your own and those of your team. Emotional Intelligence: A Key to Effective Decision Making Decision-making, often viewed as a purely rational process, is profoundly influenced by emotions, feeling beings that think.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 28, 2023

Compassionate Leadership The world today is in dire need of positive, empathetic, and compassionate leadership, and this need is beautifully addressed in the book, Don’t Wait for Someone Else to Fix It. Doug Lennick is the founding CEO of think2perform , a high-performance leadership development firm. That is leadership intelligence.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

I highly recommend reading Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer’s recent books, Leadership B.S. You could read Professor Pfeffer’s books and become depressed, but I’m not. Several developments this year make me optimistic that the need for connection is catching on. and Dying for a Paycheck. Below I explain why.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 4, 2020

We all have unconscious biases, yet many hiring managers don’t understand the risk bias brings when hiring an employee. In addition to an inconsistent process, none of the managers had been trained on behavioral interviewing techniques. Identify a validated hiring assessment and develop job profiles using the assessment.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Guest post from Dr. Joan McArthur-Blair and Dr. Jeanie Cockell Just about every leader has had an employee who was, to say it diplomatically, a “handful” to manage. What leaders focus on and foster influences the outcomes both for themselves and for those who work with them. Jane saw policies and procedures as mere suggestions.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The Book of Proverbs reminds us to “ Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herd.” The heart of leadership is inspiration and influence; the words and actions that flow from our values express our character and motivation. Identify key opportunities during your day to lead by example.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 21, 2023

These discussions should be open, honest, and meaningful. Communicate Your Values Company culture is a complex combination of stated values and behaviors that influences tasks and initiatives, how they are done, and how people are recognized and rewarded. So, how do you develop and maintain a strong company culture?

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Radical Management, though not succinctly defined by the author, is an approach to leadership and management that leads to greater job satisfaction, higher productivity, client delight and continuous innovation. The book’s subtitle accurately describes, as it should, what you can expect from this great read.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 29, 2017

When I was a naive manager thrust into a management role, I had the misconception that most leaders back then were born or they just seemed to drop from the sky. Our bank management training group dwindled down as we became “leaders” and landed new roles. While reading his book, I had an “aha” moment.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

This month we are featuring Instigator Ann Van Eron , founder and principal of Potentials , a global executive coaching and organization development consulting firm. She is the author or co-author of several books including her latest, Oasis Conversations: Leading With an Open Mindset to Maximize Potential.

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Mark Sanborn

JUNE 28, 2023

These basic steps that will propel you towards greater success and influence. Read books, attend seminars, listen to podcasts, and engage in meaningful conversations with experts. Being an example of lifelong learning not only enriches your leadership skills but also inspires your team to pursue growth and development.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 18, 2019

The church looks to him to lead and, wisely, he knows he needs to develop his leadership skills. Budgets had been cut, but in my opinion we had cut some things we shouldn’t have cut – such as marketing and staff development. How can he develop as a leader inexpensively and maybe even free? Start a book club.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

As the importance of open and honest leadership continues to dominate the media spotlight, I find myself reflecting on how vital relationships are to building a positive working environment, and how important it is for all managers and leaders to develop this skill. You can learn more in FE News. Enjoy the rest of your week.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 23, 2012

This is the third consecutive year when I am hosting the Annual Management Improvement Carnival organized by John Hunter. Hosting this carnival is an opportunity for me to thank a few generous folks who extended significant learning and influenced me through their writing. Conflict, when managed properly, brings people together.”.

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Leading Blog

JULY 17, 2019

I wrote the book Always and Never: 20 Truths for a Happy Heart , to help center readers on guardrails for living and leading at your best. A curious, open mind lets in the necessary sunshine. Read books and magazines that broaden your horizons. The way you think about everything is in your control. ALWAYS listen before speaking.

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The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A Moose on the Table reader e-mailed me that she quite liked the book. The book is directly applicable to those in supervisory or management roles. Strong leaders influence, connect, change, and deliver results regardless of — sometimes despite — their formal role or position. She was partially right.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

In the midst of managing these exponential leaps in technology, there is a war for talent. In 2016, the Society for Human Resource Management made a compelling case about the benefits that come from an engaging leadership approach: • 22 percent greater profitability • 21 percent greater productivity • 65 percent lower turnover. “I

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 12, 2023

Bob Lisser, author and business strategist, unveils the secrets to unlocking this growth advantage in his book aptly titled The Growth Advantage. Lisser’s book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a crucial aspect of growth: the Planning Advantage, the Execution Advantage, and the Company Advantage.

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HR Digest

APRIL 7, 2024

Image: Freepik Implementing DISC Assessment at Work—What It is and Why It’s Useful DISC stands for dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness. The test categorizes individuals into these four overall behavior styles and makes it easier to understand the typical characteristics of the one taking the test.

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