Every time “Elizabeth” asks her boss, “Carol” for feedback, Carol tells her she’s “doing great.” ” But this is Elizabeth’s 5th year in the same job and she’s starting to wonder. MORE
. I’m so fortunate. I get to work with the best leaders around. But it’s difficult sometimes when they are expecting to magically discover what they need to get better at, even as they’ve had stellar 360 results and are respected and valued within their organizations. MORE
We all have limits – the boundaries beyond which we just don’t go. After all, it wouldn’t be safe. It wouldn’t be prudent. It wouldn’t be easy. We set limits for safety purposes, for logical purposes and sometimes as excuses. Limits are a part of life. MORE
When it comes to discussions on leadership, there are certain constants or inevitable statements that you’re likely to come across. MORE
I recently wrote two blog posts 7 Ways a Wife Injures a Husband…Without Even Knowing It and 7 Ways a Husband Injures a Wife…Without Even Knowing It. These two posts have quickly become the most read blog posts in my blogging career. I received lots of feedback. Numerous sites re-posted them. MORE
Cheryl and I have been very intentional to protect our marriage. Every marriage bond can slip if the couple doesn’t recognize the signs of stress in the marriage and address them. For us, we look for warning signs we need to take some extended time and invest in the marriage. MORE
This post is by Linda Fisher Thornton the author of 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership. Our understanding of "ethical leadership" has not been clear enough to guide us through today’s complex ethical choices. MORE
“I’ve failed.” ” Mark’s voice shook as we met to discuss next steps for Lisa, his troubled employee. He’d tried everything to help Lisa succeed. She’d get better for a while, but then her old habits would surface. Lisa was impacting the team and results. MORE
The role that firefighters play in our society is secure. The way that we honor their service is appropriate. I have close friends who are and have been firefighters, and so I personally hold them in high regard. MORE
By Grant Wattie , President, N2growth Australia. Wolfgang Beltracchi’s is the most successful art forger in history. His fake paintings have sold for $46 million to museums, and private collections all over the world. MORE
We all know managers and executives should not ask their people to do anything that they would not be willing to do themselves. But how often is this mantra actually followed? While we don’t always know the answer to this question, it is always inspiring to hear stories starring leaders who exemplify the leadership commandment […]. Authentic Leadership Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Leadership vs. Management Servant Leadership Values-Based Leadership 7 Habits Edgar A. MORE
My new book PAiLS is now available wherever books are sold (including here). I hope you enjoy it! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. Books MORE
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”. Mother Teresa. Seven-year-old Lucy Mixson had never seen a homeless person. Until she met Charlie. Charlie was a little rough around the edges. MORE
By Mike Myatt , Chief Executive Officer, N2growth. This column was originally published on Forbes.com. Quality leadership or a lack thereof is easy to spot if you know what to look for. MORE
In the business world and in the church, I’ve learned that having a good team often makes the difference in how well we do at reaching our objectives. I have been blessed with some great teams in the past. As a result, I frequently get asked if I have any openings on my team. MORE
A couple recent posts struck interest with readers beyond my normal audience. Both posts dealt with ways one spouse injures another. You can read the husband’s post HERE and the wife’s post HERE. One suggestion I had multiple times was to consider a similar post for parents. MORE
Many of you probably know exactly where I’m headed with this, but it bears writing after watching someone I once respected pass harsh judgment on a number of people this week. It actually affected me physically to hear it. MORE
There’s no controversy here: everyone knows that listening is important. In every training event I facilitate, conversation turns in one way or another to listening. MORE
With the end of the 2014 Sochi Winter Games on Sunday, many of us are now returning to our regular work routines and viewing habits, having a deeper appreciation for the world of sports and the power of the human spirit. MORE
The relational connection between company culture and employee engagement is emotions. Every culture produces an emotion. It could be cynicism, fear, anxiety, hope, excitement, love, hate or any other emotion you can think of. At the end of the day, it is based on how the employee feels. MORE
T hrive (verb) - grow vigorously; make steady progress. A few years back, I found myself stuck in a rut. It wasn’t that I was living destructively, nor was I unhappy. But I was just drifting. And the thing about drifting is we don’t just sit there, we go backward not forward. MORE
We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Legal and Compliance Issues Women Business Owners branding business law business names intellectual property naming your business trade names trademarks MORE
Guest post from August Turak : The main reason why transformation fails is because organizations are very resistant to change, especially in organizations where powerful executives have their own interests and territory. How do you overcome that? MORE
The leader sets the bar for the organization. If you are a leader of an organization then you have the awesome responsibility of establishing the parameters by which your organization will be successful. Now, as I feel the need in every post like this, Jesus sets the bar. Period. He is our standard. MORE
Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Guess what? It can’t be done. No human can keep on going and going without recharging their “batteries”. And when leaders start running on empty, bad things can happen. MORE
New technologies, like smartphones and digital communication, have blurred the line between work and home. Employees can get work emails on their phones at any time of day (or night.) The downside to this is that this can be highly distracting and can take away from family time. And flex hours and work-from-home arrangements make […]. Leadership Lessons Learned Life Balance Values-Based Leadership Family leadership Paul Spiegelman SmallBizClub.com MORE
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I don''t often publish press releases, but this one from executive search firm IIC caught my attention and I thought it was worth sharing. It supports what I''ve been saying for years: It’s the Soft Stuff That’s Really the Hard Stuff and Why Do Businesses and Leaders Fail? MORE
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Just as you need to put on your oxygen mask before helping another person with their oxygen mask, you need to love yourself before you can do anything else well. MORE
We humans love to divide the world: yes, no; either, or; black, white; true, false; winners, losers; successes, Arianna Huffington, Co-Founder Huffington Post (designed by behappy.me) failures. Yet little in life is really that nice and tidy, despite how much we want it to be. MORE
No matter what manager did, employee was never happy. Motivating a staff is a daily challenge - particularly when you’re running a lean operation. And one whiner makes it harder. MORE
I look back on my life and think about the heroes I had growing up. As a kid, it was superheroes. Wolverine , Batman, Duke from GI Joe, or some other super-powered hero. Or my father. Growing older, I began to realize there were others out there. Michael Hyatt. Dan Miller. MORE
D uring my whitewater rafting trip , I had the opportunity to take a plunge. Literally, off the side of a cliff. Image via Creative Commons. The plunge was scary. The height from which we jumped seemed like it may shatter a bone. Yet after I jumped off of the ledge, it was thrilling. MORE
“The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.” ” - Brian Tracy Inspiring speeches evoke change for one reason: they make you believe you matter. MORE
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By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Not everyone will respond to your leadership. No matter how good you are, there will be skeptics. Leadership is a human endeavor and humans have choices. Still, it’s your duty to find a way to lead them. MORE
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
This post is by Linda Fisher Thornton the author of 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership. Our understanding of "ethical leadership" has not been clear enough to guide us through today’s complex ethical choices.
N2Growth Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
By Grant Wattie , President, N2growth Australia. Wolfgang Beltracchi’s is the most successful art forger in history. His fake paintings have sold for $46 million to museums, and private collections all over the world.
Aspire-CS
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
. I’m so fortunate. I get to work with the best leaders around. But it’s difficult sometimes when they are expecting to magically discover what they need to get better at, even as they’ve had stellar 360 results and are respected and valued within their organizations.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
We all have limits – the boundaries beyond which we just don’t go. After all, it wouldn’t be safe. It wouldn’t be prudent. It wouldn’t be easy. We set limits for safety purposes, for logical purposes and sometimes as excuses. Limits are a part of life.
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
In the business world and in the church, I’ve learned that having a good team often makes the difference in how well we do at reaching our objectives. I have been blessed with some great teams in the past. As a result, I frequently get asked if I have any openings on my team.
Linked 2 Leadership
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
We all know managers and executives should not ask their people to do anything that they would not be willing to do themselves. But how often is this mantra actually followed? While we don’t always know the answer to this question, it is always inspiring to hear stories starring leaders who exemplify the leadership commandment […]. Authentic Leadership Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Leadership vs. Management Servant Leadership Values-Based Leadership 7 Habits Edgar A.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Every time “Elizabeth” asks her boss, “Carol” for feedback, Carol tells her she’s “doing great.” ” But this is Elizabeth’s 5th year in the same job and she’s starting to wonder.
C-Level Strategies
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Many of you probably know exactly where I’m headed with this, but it bears writing after watching someone I once respected pass harsh judgment on a number of people this week. It actually affected me physically to hear it.
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
In an organization the unwritten rules are just as, if not more, important than the written rules. I wrote about that idea HERE.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
The role that firefighters play in our society is secure. The way that we honor their service is appropriate. I have close friends who are and have been firefighters, and so I personally hold them in high regard.
N2Growth Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Not everyone will respond to your leadership. No matter how good you are, there will be skeptics. Leadership is a human endeavor and humans have choices. Still, it’s your duty to find a way to lead them.
Chris Brady
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
My new book PAiLS is now available wherever books are sold (including here). I hope you enjoy it! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. Books
General Leadership
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”. Mother Teresa. Seven-year-old Lucy Mixson had never seen a homeless person. Until she met Charlie. Charlie was a little rough around the edges.
C-Level Strategies
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Just as you need to put on your oxygen mask before helping another person with their oxygen mask, you need to love yourself before you can do anything else well.
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
The leader sets the bar for the organization. If you are a leader of an organization then you have the awesome responsibility of establishing the parameters by which your organization will be successful. Now, as I feel the need in every post like this, Jesus sets the bar. Period. He is our standard.
Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Guest post from August Turak : The main reason why transformation fails is because organizations are very resistant to change, especially in organizations where powerful executives have their own interests and territory. How do you overcome that?
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
D uring my whitewater rafting trip , I had the opportunity to take a plunge. Literally, off the side of a cliff. Image via Creative Commons. The plunge was scary. The height from which we jumped seemed like it may shatter a bone. Yet after I jumped off of the ledge, it was thrilling.
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
“The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.” ” - Brian Tracy Inspiring speeches evoke change for one reason: they make you believe you matter.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
There’s no controversy here: everyone knows that listening is important. In every training event I facilitate, conversation turns in one way or another to listening.
Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
When it comes to discussions on leadership, there are certain constants or inevitable statements that you’re likely to come across.
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
I recently wrote two blog posts 7 Ways a Wife Injures a Husband…Without Even Knowing It and 7 Ways a Husband Injures a Wife…Without Even Knowing It. These two posts have quickly become the most read blog posts in my blogging career. I received lots of feedback. Numerous sites re-posted them.
Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
I don''t often publish press releases, but this one from executive search firm IIC caught my attention and I thought it was worth sharing. It supports what I''ve been saying for years: It’s the Soft Stuff That’s Really the Hard Stuff and Why Do Businesses and Leaders Fail?
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
T hrive (verb) - grow vigorously; make steady progress. A few years back, I found myself stuck in a rut. It wasn’t that I was living destructively, nor was I unhappy. But I was just drifting. And the thing about drifting is we don’t just sit there, we go backward not forward.
Women on Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Legal and Compliance Issues Women Business Owners branding business law business names intellectual property naming your business trade names trademarks
Linked 2 Leadership
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
New technologies, like smartphones and digital communication, have blurred the line between work and home. Employees can get work emails on their phones at any time of day (or night.) The downside to this is that this can be highly distracting and can take away from family time. And flex hours and work-from-home arrangements make […]. Leadership Lessons Learned Life Balance Values-Based Leadership Family leadership Paul Spiegelman SmallBizClub.com
Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
With the end of the 2014 Sochi Winter Games on Sunday, many of us are now returning to our regular work routines and viewing habits, having a deeper appreciation for the world of sports and the power of the human spirit.
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
A couple recent posts struck interest with readers beyond my normal audience. Both posts dealt with ways one spouse injures another. You can read the husband’s post HERE and the wife’s post HERE. One suggestion I had multiple times was to consider a similar post for parents.
Great Leadership By Dan
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Guess what? It can’t be done. No human can keep on going and going without recharging their “batteries”. And when leaders start running on empty, bad things can happen.
Managers are Heroes
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
No matter what manager did, employee was never happy. Motivating a staff is a daily challenge - particularly when you’re running a lean operation. And one whiner makes it harder.
Mills Scofield
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
We humans love to divide the world: yes, no; either, or; black, white; true, false; winners, losers; successes, Arianna Huffington, Co-Founder Huffington Post (designed by behappy.me) failures. Yet little in life is really that nice and tidy, despite how much we want it to be.
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
I look back on my life and think about the heroes I had growing up. As a kid, it was superheroes. Wolverine , Batman, Duke from GI Joe, or some other super-powered hero. Or my father. Growing older, I began to realize there were others out there. Michael Hyatt. Dan Miller.
Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
The following is a guest piece by Jeremey Donovan. 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.
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
Cheryl and I have been very intentional to protect our marriage. Every marriage bond can slip if the couple doesn’t recognize the signs of stress in the marriage and address them. For us, we look for warning signs we need to take some extended time and invest in the marriage.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
“I’ve failed.” ” Mark’s voice shook as we met to discuss next steps for Lisa, his troubled employee. He’d tried everything to help Lisa succeed. She’d get better for a while, but then her old habits would surface. Lisa was impacting the team and results.
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