Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 3, 2025

Document the discomfort: I’ve found that when we choose to be uncomfortable, we focus on the current discomfort. By documenting the the discomfort, you can have something to reflect on. Documenting your discomfort can show you just how strong you really are. You’ll find that you’re not alone.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For example, in a particular role, you might have categories like: document accounts, respond to inquiries, and complete research for proposals. Then there are occasional delegated, assigned tasks, or projects. Begin with routine tasks. Group them into similar categories. Next, “ schedule the finish ” for these routine tasks.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 6, 2025

Be firm but empathetic, and always document the conversation. Start with specifics: Mike, Ive noticed youve been interrupting teammates during meetings. Its impacting collaboration. Then, state the impact and desired behavior. Action Item : Practice a Tough Talk script. Rehearse it until you feel confident.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 1, 2014

I wonder how long I have to document all this before I can fire her? But the “will issue” answer often begins a slide down a slippery slope of assumptive questions: Why doesn’t she care? How can I motivate him to do more? Once you label someone as disengaged, it’s difficult to see them any differently.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 19, 2023

Document everyone’s commitments and make sure everyone involved has a copy. If you’ve tried addressing the person and the pattern continues, take time to document the specific instances, including dates, times, and what happened. Powerful Phrases to Focus on the Work “Here is what we’re accountable for.” Then ask for help.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 13, 2025

Document in your HRIS. Give them ownership: You draft the rescue roadmap; Ill unblock resources. Timebox the checkpoint. Lets huddle Friday, 9a.m., 15minutes, to track progress. Accountability loves calendars. Memory is a leaky bucket; logged agreements protect both of you and fuel future promos when the turnaround lands.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Beneath each priority, the document details what the U.S. Get your team together to review the Top 5 priorities document created in Step 1. Get your team together to review the Top 5 priorities document created in Step 1. Decide on adjustments then pull your team together to present your finalized Top 5 priorities document.

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Innovation Excellence

JUNE 20, 2025

In product development, the Marketing team creates a document that defines who will buy the new product (the customer), what needs are satisfied by the new product and how the customer will use the new product. GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Where’s the Marketing Brief? And Marketing team also uses their crystal ball to estimate […]

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 14, 2025

Document your comparative advantages through quantifiable impact metrics. Transform your leadership through these actions: Establish cross-functional innovation protocols, implement scenario planning systems, and create sophisticated stakeholder alignment strategies.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 8, 2014

To make it easier for those searching for a new job or making a career move, I’ve put the links to my practical career posts into a word document you can download for free, just click here career advice. Every week I have people emailing me for career advice on resumes, interviewing, networking etc.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Online cloud storage allows you to organize and sort important documents, so they can be found in moments. You can grant multiple people access to your cloud documents, if necessary, so that several people can view the most current version of a document in real time.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

You can do this by leaving a document sharing your regular tasks (if you have Leader Standard Work, this is a great way to document what your role does), what software you regularly use, and more. I know this isn’t always a reality, but you must try your best. Make sure you’ve set up your successor well.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Use collaborative tools that make meetings efficient—shared documents, real-time polls, and video conferencing features that enhance participation. Set a time limit, stick to it, and watch as your team becomes more engaged, knowing their time is being respected. Use Technology to Your Advantage It’s 2024, not 1995.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Often it’s the best performers who are too busy to “toot their own horn” and document their accomplishments well. Knowing where you stand with others will lead to richer discussion with your boss. It’s not bragging, it’s useful.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Through intensive work with global enterprise executives, I’ve identified and documented specific protocols that transform these human capabilities into measurable business advantages. The most successful leaders are those who embrace uniquely human skills—empathy, creativity, and adaptability.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Linking Effective Leadership to Measurable Patient Outcomes The correlation between strong leadership and patient outcomes is well-documented.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

To further document empathy’s advantages at work, the Global Empathy Index, published in the Harvard Business Review , examined data from employee’s responses to questions ranging from a CEO’s approval ranking to their own happiness level in their job. It’s a quality that shapes our quest to meet unmet needs of customers.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In my work coaching senior executives, I’ve documented a concerning pattern: leaders often remain blind to the behaviors that prompt their most valuable employees to quietly plan their exits.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

To close, once the value chains are defined for a business, each core business activity should be thoroughly documented. Once fully documented, the value chain represents the transformation team’s recommended work environment.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Seasoned executives can illuminate the nuances that are not always apparent in documents and handover notespolitical undercurrents, stakeholder dynamics, and subtle cultural cues that shape the strategic environment.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 12, 2019

This film documents the rise and fall of Team Foxcatcher as the founder, John du Pont, descends into madness. Team Foxcatcher is a Netflix original documentary. John du Pont, of the famous du Pont family, founded Team Foxcatcher due to his love of wrestling and wanting to help bring the United States a title.

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HR Digest

APRIL 29, 2025

The EEOC lawsuit in 2025 also emphasizes the importance of documentation. In this case, the nursing homes lack of documented justification likely strengthened the EEOCs position. Additionally, offering voluntary retirement incentives, as seen in recent federal workforce programs, must be structured to avoid coercion.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

Further, because negotiations invariably require editing of contract language, a redundantly worded contract will require changes in multiple locations—leading to the possibility that one location will be missed and an inconsistent document will result. Lesson: A profitable company may be chronically short of cash.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Clear and well-documented workflows and documentation are critical to the success of any remote team. Such a document, accessible to all and updated as needed, can go a long way in keeping everyone collaborating successfully and in promoting accountability. Prioritize process and accountability.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

When I taught a college course in strategic management, the notion of strategy as a fluid process rather than a static document created confusion for some of my students. Acknowledge that it’s daily actions that matter, not the strategy document. Future state vision informs organizational priorities. Priorities define activities.

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Sales Wolf Blog

MAY 20, 2025

Documentation, ownership, accountabilitythis is what builds a company that scales. Define the one metric that matters this quarter and build everything around it. Celebrate discipline. Do not just celebrate outcomescelebrate adherence to process. That is where character lives. Own the unsexy work. Leverage existing best-of-breed frameworks.

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General Leadership

MAY 26, 2021

Most legal document templates you find on the Internet will give you the minimum wording required to achieve the task. In contrast, our documents contain far more options and consider far more points than even most solicitors would offer. We also include guidance notes to help you edit each paragraph precisely to your own requirements.

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leaderCommunicator

MAY 3, 2021

A document summarizing your management meeting. It might contain your strategic plan, but it’s just another document until it is shared and activated through your employees. You leave your two-day meeting confident in your strategic plan and energized about your path forward. But what do you really have?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Before onboarding a new executive, they and leaders should compile resources and documents to assist with the information transfer process. During pre-onboarding, your new executive will complete any relevant paperwork, submit documents, and will have their physical space and technological tools prepared.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 14, 2017

AND, they can also help you deliver (and document) the conversations you are having. If the new guy comes in and gets away with less than productive behaviors, you will instantly lose credibility with your strong performers. HR Can Help. Your HR manager can help you get extra resources to support your new hire’s success.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Collaboration tools like virtual whiteboards or shared documents can facilitate a more interactive and engaging coaching experience. Virtual platforms offer a wide range of tools and resources that can be used to facilitate coaching sessions, such as video conferencing, virtual whiteboards, and collaborative document sharing.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Here are a few that people in jobs ranging from nursing home administrator to mechanical engineer are working on this week: For a client who’s finding their voice – participate in every meeting you attend for one month; for one who finds it hard to focus – document and prioritize a task list, then share it with your boss to become more aligned.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 6, 2025

Make sure the vendor follows industry standards and can provide documentation of their security practices. Look for vendors that provide comprehensive documentation, training resources, and responsive technical teams. This requires encryption, access controls, and regular security updates to handle sensitive data responsibly.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2020

According to Service Design Tools, this is a representation showing in a single frame all the different actors involved and their mutual links – such as flows of materials, energy, information, money, documents, and more. You can display it and add or remove Post-it notes to provide supplementary information.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

In these cases, it can be helpful to have a system where you and your team document progress made, next steps, and lessons learned. There are times, however, when you won’t set aside a goal–you just have to pause working on it while you focus elsewhere.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 25, 2024

Still, you may have your own reasons for redirecting the reader to the attachment, whether to highlight a detail within it or merely indicate that the point of the email lies in the documents that came with it. I have attached the [document name] to the email. You can refer to the attached document for further details on [topic].

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 10, 2025

Letter-post : Ideal for documents and letters under 500g. Ensure Proper Documentation : Missing customs forms can lead to delays. Understanding the Canada check format is essential for individuals and businesses handling financial documents. Xpresspost International : Faster than standard mail with tracking.

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