Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Over the years, I have used strategic storytelling workshops to help drive key messages, build teams, and enhance communication skills. Today, I share the story of how my interest in that began, and why I frequently use it in my leadership today. The Strategic Story Behind Strategic Storytelling Many years ago back in my HR [.]

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

Welcome to the January Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Jim Taggart of Changing Winds shared Creating Your Leadership Footprint through the Practice of LESS is MORE.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Persuasive storytelling is one of the most important key skills in almost every profession. Leadership Tip: Great communicators start by asking “What story does my presentation want to tell?” The post How to Become a Master Persuasive Storyteller first appeared on Skip Prichard | Leadership Insights.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

With this latest piece on my leadership blog, I’m delighted to announce a new partnership with The Economist Executive Education. So to kickstart this new partnership, I decided to reprint the article below on the importance of storytelling skills for today’s leaders.

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leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Welcome to my weekly round-up of the best-of-the-best recent leadership and communication blog posts. If it’s your role to communicate data insights and persuade people to change their behavior, you’ll have more influence and promote better decision-making if you emphasize the people behind the numbers.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

T O LEAD people from one place to another in good times and in challenging ones requires a framework like the one presented in Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison’s concise book, Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve. The framework is called, The Six Degrees of Leadership. Degree #1: Anticipate. Degree #3: Communicate.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 22, 2023

However, the most important duty associated with entrepreneurship is leadership. While different scenarios demand different leadership styles, leaders can use the following tried-and-tested leadership lessons to lead effectively. This strategy can be implemented by storytelling.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Best… Day (this one can be a lot of fun, and great for storytelling). Probes: In what areas have you developed? What development and training were the most impactful? Accomplishment (it’s always interesting to see which people choose– it’s a great indicator of what matters most to them).

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Furthermore, authenticity extends beyond the message itself; it must permeate the actions and behaviors of the organization's leadership. Take Action: Hold a leadership training session on delivering authentic, transparent communications during the transformation.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

by @artpetty Leaders Love Puzzles (for Better and for Worse) by @edbatista No Time for Career Development? from @wallybock Don’t Get Smug The Next Time You Win from @JohnBaldoni Leadership Sketchbook: 7 Keys to Mastering the Art of Leading by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr Heroism and Leadership in the Movie, 12 Angry Men by Scott T.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2020. Steding presents his proven leadership process for achieving peak performance by accessing the untapped/unseen intelligence of deep imagination as well as the superior creativity and intelligence of the connected team. Scott and Lynda Gratton.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Furthermore, authenticity extends beyond the message itself; it must permeate the actions and behaviors of the organization's leadership. Take Action: Hold a leadership training session on delivering authentic, transparent communications during the transformation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. Outside of the SEALs, he’s run meetings in the White House Situation Room, negotiated international arms treaties, and developed high-impact corporate strategies.

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Steve Farber

DECEMBER 7, 2017

They were a thousand miles away, but the magic of modern technology allowed us to see each other and have a lively discussion about the connection between two of my favorite topics – leadership and storytelling. As a writer and keynote speaker on leadership, I told them, I use stories all the time. Stories are experiential.

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QAspire

JULY 5, 2022

Such challenges require emergent leadership from across the board within organization to make sense of reality, iterate solutions, adapt and learn along the way. Coaching: Empowering people to use their autonomy by having conversations that develop others’ potential.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Welcome to the November 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. Leadership blends the demands of setting a vision for people and the rewards of seeing them achieve that vision. The contributors to today’s carnival each looked at various facets of leadership. Let’s Get Started.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. When you start to explore the benefits of empathetic leadership on a deeper level, it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership. But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. Still, a sea change like this is hard-won.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Welcome to the November 6, 2011 edition of leadership development carnival! Wally Bock presents The Joy of Helping posted at Three Star Leadership , saying "The best bosses revel in helping others succeed". Michael Lee Stallard presents Develop the Heart of a Champion posted at Michael Lee Stallard. The fried clams won.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2021. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. In real life, we lean in, uncross our arms, smile, nod and make eye contact to show we listen and care.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 8, 2023

When I was honest and took a longer look in the leadership mirror, I saw that I modelled some of that behavior. In our work with culture development, we clearly see a variation of leadership modelling; people in organizations act like their leader — despite all attempts to train them otherwise.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Of the array of skills that comprise leadership, the ability to craft and communicate strategic vision is simultaneously the most valuable and least well-practiced. That changed when I met retired Sensormatic CEO Bob Vanourek at the Leadership Forum at Sliver Bay. The vast majority of leaders who thrive develop calm-under-fire.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I sometimes use storytelling with my clients to make a point. Last week, one of my clients heard the story of two Zen Monks and it had a profound impact on his leadership. Sometimes, the stories are more profound than any coaching or guiding I could do.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

A S A PROFESSOR, an entrepreneur, the president of Stanford University, and now the Chairman of the Board of Alphabet (Google’s Parent company) and Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, John Hennessy has had a lot of leadership experience. Leadership as Service. Storytelling. Leading Matters is about the journey.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece about 3 fundamental storytelling elements leaders should employ to successfully drive change. ” Interestingly, Vogler’s description of the role mentors play in storytelling mirrors the function of effective leadership.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The foundation of visionary leadership lies in a clear and compelling vision. This question encourages leaders to refine their storytelling and messaging skills. By recognizing these obstacles in advance, leaders can develop strategies to overcome them. What Is My Ultimate Vision? Am I Adapting to Change?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Why : Purpose and meaning - Humans are a storytelling species, and we value being a part of a meaningful story. Who : Leadership trust - Does leadership trust its employees to take risks without fear of being punished? Among others, five tangible aspects of work in particular, shape experience, and culture.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Storytelling as a Tool : Share success stories within the organization that highlight the impact of collective efforts. Leadership Development : Train leaders and managers to consistently communicate and demonstrate the company’s purpose in their leadership style.

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leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Welcome to my weekly round-up of recent top leadership and communication blog posts. This week you’ll read articles on ways to develop leadership skills while volunteering, some truths about trust, signs of a disconnected organization, storytelling elements that successfully drive change, and how leaders can gain trust with two magic words.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Source: Steve Clayton, Microsoft’s chief storyteller, interviews CEO Satya Nadella. Source: The Power of Positive Leadership. * * *. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. YouTube (4:44).

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Decker Communication

AUGUST 30, 2023

Become a storyteller. Storytelling is a method that is available to all of us. Decker Value : We have skill development expertise and methods to facilitate your development as an influential and impactful storyteller. Stories are easy to remember and tell. See you tomorrow with Opportunity #3!

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. Humans are hardwired to learn through storytelling. And they create space for others to find purpose for themselves and develop their full potential. A recent MIT study underscores this.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

5 Quotes That Teach You Everything You Need To Know About Leadership Storytelling by Esther Choy @LeaderStoryLab. Leadership Self-Assessment: How Effective Are You? Small Acts of Leadership: 50 Ways to Become More Influential by @RapidStartLdr Ken Downer. Daniel R Murphy | Eisenhower Time Management by @jamesstrock.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Susan Fowler—top leadership researcher, consultant, coach, and author of Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work…and What Does —says that you can’t actually motivate people: they are already motivated, but generally in superficial and short-term ways. Mark is a business leader, author, and storyteller.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. 10 that Elmore Leonard , a gifted storyteller and author of some 46 novels, posited in an essay on writing for the New York Times in 2001. Leonard died this month and since his passing has brought forth boatloads of praise for this gifted storyteller.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

To help you find the best resources amidst the endless maze of information, here are our top podcasts focusing on leadership strategy and development. Why Listen to Leadership Podcasts? These podcasts are a valuable resource for anyone looking to refine their leadership skills and strategies.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 9, 2018

With the New Year now well under way, many of us are understandably creating goals and developing plans for what we’d like to achieve over the course of the next 12 months. In the meantime, here are my Top 10 leadership insights of 2017 as chosen by you, the readers of my award-winning leadership blog.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

Key Leadership Transitions Great Leaders Champion by @KateNasser. Boost Your Leadership with the Power of Perspective by @WScottCochrane If you can fix it with money, that is not a big problem. Leadership and Transference by @edbatista. How to Increase Your Leadership By Weighing What Matter s by @WScottCochrane.

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