Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

E FFECTIVE COMMUNICATION requires that we know how to best communicate with others. In other words, communicate with them the way they want to be communicated to. Diana Peterson-More shares two ways people like to take in information in her very practical book Consequential Communication in Turbulent Times , direct and indirect. Communication can be direct and straightforward, which often entails using the “w” words: “What do you think?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

You see it differently. You’re concerned about a missed opportunity or a strategic mistake. Stay silent and you miss a chance to build your credibility and reputation. But disagree without tact or grace and you can permanently damage your career. In […]. The post How to Disagree with Your Boss appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. You see it differently.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

I have a confession to make. I run on autopilot far more than I would like to admit. Can I share a story about one of my recent autopilot experiences? Ok, I knew you wouldn’t mind. I had gone to our local Wesco gas station to grab a couple of Coke Zero/Coke Zero Cherry 20 […] The post Are You On Autopilot? appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Experts in the Netherlands predict that, on average, a child born today will pursue 7 professions during their working career. Wow! That’s an entirely different paradigm than in the 1950’s of pursuing one profession during a lifetime, probably for only one organization! So, what does this mean for you as leader? What’s good for the organization. If coworkers will change profession that often, what then is good for the organization?

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

It’s dreary here. February and March are cruel in Pennsylvania. I recently talked with a friend in New Zealand. It’s late summer there.

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Management Excellence

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

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Center for Creative Leadership

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

It’s a common myth that working harder is the best way to deal with the pressures of management. We like to think that extending work hours and multi-tasking are effective ways to be more effective at work. Yet this thinking is flawed. We know from studies of stress that performance doesn’t always increase as a result of putting more pressure on yourself.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

You may have the best product or service in the world, but if you do not know how you market it, you will not be able to sell it. What this means is that your competitor with an inferior product can potentially make far more sales than you if they have the marketing wherewithal you lack. It may seem easy, post a few adverts on social media, the product will sell itself.

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CEO Insider

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Where would James Bond be without his MI6 outfit? When Bond is out traversing the world in another attempt to stave off global catastrophe — as will be the case when “No Time to Die” hits theaters this spring — M, Q, and Moneypenny act as his eyes and ears with constant communication and relevant […].

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Working in the construction industry is a competitive landscape but can also be a rewarding career. It’s up to you to win over new clients and build a book of customers who will use and recommend your services. As a contractor, your reputation matters and the word will spread quickly about whether or not you know how to do your job. It’s up to you to impress clients and produce quality work, so know there will be a lot of pressure on your shoulders on any given day.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

While recently reading C. Elliott Haverlack's book, Unbundle It , I found his 11 ground rules for meeting behaviors to be particularly helpful: Arrive on time. Be respectful of other attendees. No phones or computers if at all possible. No leaving the meeting or getting up to walk around until scheduled breaks. No eating unless during working meal meetings (consuming beverages as appropriate is acceptable).

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CEO Insider

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you’re familiar with the popular book and film series “The Hunger Games,” you know its underlying message: Regardless of the challenge or scenario, people must always fight for equality. Especially if their organization — or in this case, the fictional dystopian country of Panem — is run by wealthy totalitarian dictators who disregard and […].

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis. Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Assess the facts of the current reality and develop potential future scenarios.

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Art Petty

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

It turns out, ignoring or avoiding the political environment in your workplace is naïve and career limiting. Instead, you need to rethink and reframe your relationship with office politics and focus on building clean-power. Here are seven ideas to help: The post Reframing Your Relationship with Influence, Power, and Office Politics appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The role is often saddled with unrealistic expectations and unclear priorities.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

You are about to graduate with that coveted engineering degree. It’s the ticket you were told would land you a high-paying position in that big (or rising) tech firm you’ve had your eye on. Yes, the economy appears to be humming along with many companies eager to hire. But before you prepare your resume and cover letter, there are several things you need to do to make yourself more attractive to today’s CEOs and the people that they trust to make the best hires for them.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Learn it upside-down and backwards.

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