Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Yesterday, while looking for inspiration for this week’s post, I went into my post vault and found this absolute gem from something I posted back in February of 2006. In that post I wrote about a review in the NY Times of the book “Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?” by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones. There were some quotes from that book that were noted in the review, and when I re-read them yesterday I was struck by their absolutely spot on description of More Human Leadership.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Managers complain that they don’t have time to monitor and manage their team’s energy. Yet, when their car gets close to “E”, they take time to fuel up.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

There is no harder job than that of being a new supervisor, especially if you are now leading those who have been your co-workers, peers and friends. Not only is this transition and role challenging; it is also incredibly important. If a new leader isn’t being successful, their credibility and confidence crumbles, the turnover within […]. The post Helping New Leaders Succeed Starting Today!

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Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Sometimes, shoveling sh&t is easier than shoveling caviar. It's the path of least resistance. It makes sense. No one argues with you. It's usually the right thing to do. Who in their right mind would keep the sh&t and shovel the caviar? But. what if the best thing for your business, your organization, is to shovel the caviar, not the sh&t?

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ReImagine Work

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

No need to be overwhelmed. You know the feeling. You get inspired by a new idea you learn from a Harvard Business Review newsletter or Adam Grant’s latest book. You’re intrigued by applying your learning to turning around that project from hell. You’re inspired to create better communication among your sniping team members. But how do you find the time to put it into practice?

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni is a must-read for you. Pagnoni bridges the gap between theory and practical methods and shows you (often via real-life case studies) how to: increase your access to wealthy donors raise your community profile stretch gifts operate major campaigns avoid revenue plateaus create a fundraising culture

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. James Dallas for how to identify and develop emerging talent in your company/organization. Dallas recommends that each question should be graded on a scale of 1 to 3, with 3 being the best. Use the questions and the scoring for you and your employee to work together toward the highest ratings across the board.

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