Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

Welcome to the April 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared A Manager’s Guide to Navigating High-Stress Times.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Who experiences greater levels of stress: management or employees? Managers seem to think they do, but hard research data makes it clear: Employees experience greater stress, and that affects the company’s bottom line. Despite its reputation, all stress is not bad. Find the Right Fit. Be Present in Conversations.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Welcome to the November Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, customer service, development, engagement, and more. Development. Bernd shares: “As a manager, you need to know how to give feedback. Communication.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

” In fact, that phrase consistently ranks in the top “ Asking for a Friend” questions in our Leadership Development Programs. Over-involved managers frustrate people all over the world, telling them what to do, slowing them down, and getting in the way. The manager constantly wants to know what everyone is working on.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2024

Help them see their future opportunities and how you’ll support their growth and development. If their hands are deep into a project that builds the future, they can feel that future is real—and includes them. When you have team members who will stay on with the team after the change, get them working on that future.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2019

It can be hard for managers to know if their employee is simply unproductive and disengaged, or if they’re having a burnout. Burnout is the enemy of productivity and stems from different causes, including too much work and stress, exhaustion of repetitive tasks, and lack of challenges at work. Develop a Balance. Find Out More.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2018

Welcome to the Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, employee performance and engagement, personal and professional development, productivity, team building, and more. tragedy developed the ability to lead quickly. Development.

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CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

Imagine a scenario where you’re leading a complex project involving multiple stakeholders from different departments. However, this approach often leads to poor morale and disengagement and ultimately hinders progress on the project. Aim for the optimal level of stress that stimulates performance without overwhelming individuals.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. Participants must manage through complex situations and team dynamics. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wikipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. Lack of Project Sponsorship.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. Participants must manage through complex situations and team dynamics. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wickipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. Lack of Project Sponsorship.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Are there team members that are causing stress? Then jointly create a development plan with a specific timeline. Is it a loss of privileges to work remotely, an upcoming bonus, or rescinding a high-profile project? Not addressing the behavior in a timely manner is just an initiation for more of the same thing. Get curious first.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Pushing beyond these boundaries is essential for skill development, innovation, and leadership. Use it as a roadmap for personal and professional development. Volunteer for Challenging Projects : Step forward for tasks that seem daunting. Practice Self-Care : Stress can undermine your health and performance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Let’s start with five steps to get things done and help your team develop a common sense of urgency. (02:00). Help your team be as effective as possible and lower your stress level by creating a common understanding of timeframes, and shared commitments. (02:46). These can be delegated assignments, project work multi-part tasks.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2023

Self-care practices, including setting realistic expectations, establishing boundaries, and practicing mindfulness, can reduce stress and increase productivity. Working moms often juggle multiple responsibilities, from managing teams and projects to caring for their families.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 18, 2023

This will help you to manage your time more effectively and make sure that you stay on track. Break down larger tasks into smaller ones: Break down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. This will help to manage expectations and build trust. This caused delays in projects and a lack of trust among team members.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 7, 2023

These are individuals who seemingly do little to no work yet manage to remain employed. By crafting an image of hard work and dedication, they manage to create an illusion of productivity. Moreover, these individuals often have excellent crisis management skills. Let your performance speak for itself.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

She shares insights on remote work practices, such as using communication platforms like Slack, organizing shared drives, and implementing project management tools. She shares how these elements have been integral in developing a cohesive and productive remote culture at EFU Media.

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CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

Imagine a scenario where you’re leading a complex project involving multiple stakeholders from different departments. However, this approach often leads to poor morale and disengagement and ultimately hinders progress on the project. Aim for the optimal level of stress that stimulates performance without overwhelming individuals.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 5, 2024

In the fast-paced world of leadership, great leaders manage more than just projects and deadlines. Above all, they manage people, and managing people demands a fine blend of knowledge, wisdom, and something more abstract but equally crucial – Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Career Advancement

JULY 18, 2016

He knew good managers want to see their employees move up the ladder. He looked at the projects he’d covered in the past. What new skills have I developed? As Bob worked on this list, he realized his insider knowledge helped him master projects about twice as fast as when he first hired on. Bob wanted to step up.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 13, 2022

However, one of the key learnings for 2022 is when it comes to business management and your career, it’s not so much about how much time you put into it, but how you use that specified time. Time management. ’ Deep work is the new superpower for focus and productivity developed by Professor Cal Newport.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As any business grows, it’s only natural that management will have to get involved more directly with the employees in order to keep the company running smoothly and efficiently. You don’t want to reveal too much about ongoing projects for fear that it could affect their outcomes. Showing Interest in Staff Development.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 22, 2013

I am headed to Philadelphia PA to coach five managers separately for six months, and thought that sharing the situation summary, objectives and first meeting agenda / plan would prove useful to you. Coaching and development for 5 high potential managers. Currently the managers are struggling with a change in their role.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 13, 2019

For example, if you see a project getting delayed because the project manager lacks the ability to manage the project team, then as a leader you need to step in and have that crucial conversation with the project manager. Business reasons — Project related stress, aggressive timelines, etc.,

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But it is vital to build this habit of communication so that in more pressing and stressful situations you don’t revert to a more toxic, interpretation-as-fact style in the midst of an amygdala hijack. So, instead of saying that the project sucks, share what values are at stake and what concerns you have. How do others see it?”.

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Leading Blog

MAY 31, 2021

How To Use Hope To Overcome Stress and Anxiety by @LaRaeQuy. Why Highly Esteemed Leaders Are Surprisingly Likely to Fumble Their Next Project via @KelloggSchool. Use Courage—Not Fear—To Manage Your Team by @btreasurer. Use Courage—Not Fear—To Manage Your Team by @btreasurer. Give Your Dreams Room to Grow from @wallybock.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Control - ‘I can’t control them, the project, etc. Try to understand better the reason to minimize the stress. Stop Procrastinating - Just do it - one of the most manageable symptoms to conquer. Stop Perfectionism - nothing is perfect; it’s another reason to procrastinate the completion of projects/activities.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 31, 2012

In a time when the workforce is increasingly transient, your ability to identify high-performing and high-potential employees—and that of your managers—is critical. And yet, many struggle to distinguish one from the other, negatively impacting their ability to develop and retain top talent. Step Three: Engage and Develop.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 30, 2019

During a keynote presentation on balancing technical expertise, management, and leadership at a company conference of senior managers, I discussed how very smart managers with deep technical expertise frequently direct rather than develop others (often seen as micromanaging). Are you taking care of busyness?

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Mike Cardus

MAY 24, 2012

Ultimately it is the Team-Leader and Project-Manager who is accountable for achieving the Goals and Objectives that are assigned. We can only hold the individual on the team accountable for accomplishing their delegated piece of the overall project. The idea that “ We all share accountability to complete this goal” is BULLSHIT.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 20, 2021

In addition, when team members are unhappy with management, they are far more likely to leave a company. With this in mind, here are some management tactics you can implement to keep your team loyal and motivated. This may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised at how often managers forget this fundamental aspect of their jobs.

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Career Advancement

MARCH 4, 2019

Reduce stress in the workplace. As Chris Adalikwu says in How to Build Self Confidence, Happiness, and Health , stress can make people feel less capable, even if they’re fully equipped to handle the situation at hand. Lowering workplace stress will thus bolster employees’ confidence. Have a plan for building skills.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

But they can be stressful for employees, specifically when they move in a negative direction. You can check employee performance management solutions by primalogik for a free 360-degree template. When employees get a chance to improve without stress, they are likely to stay with the organization for the long haul.

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QAspire

JUNE 1, 2014

Welcome to the June 02nd 2014 Carnival of Leadership Development. I am thankful to carnival leader Dan McCarthy for allowing me to host this event - a wonderful collection of very practical insights on Leadership Development. So how do you know if you’re slipping into the micro management trap?”

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The last few days, I have been witness to a power battle that has erupted over the execution of certain high-value projects. The association that manages our gated community buildings have lost the trust of its residents as they have not been very transparent about money matters. I needed help in managing my emotions.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 12, 2020

However, they also represent assets that may be difficult to manage. Because owners frequently overlook employee management when launching a business, it is important to acquire this skill and cultivate it. By training your staff, you are also investing in their business development. Make Training a Priority.

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HR Digest

JUNE 29, 2023

Dear Jane, I’m a project manager at a small tech company. I’m responsible for managing a team of developers and ensuring that our projects are completed on time and within budget. One of my coworkers, let’s call him John, is constantly asking me about the status of our projects.

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