Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Communication is a critical aspect of leadership. You have to clearly communicate multiple things to those you lead. Some of the pieces you have to communicate may be: The vision of the organization. Your team’s mission. How to effectively complete a task. The love you have for your team. A business presentation to the board of trustees. Sharing why your products cost what they do.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
To Gain More Confidence Saying No at Work, Start with Your “Yes” It’s never easy to say no at work. After all, you want to be helpful, responsive, and a team player. And yet, every time you say “yes” to something or someone, you’re saying “no” to something or someone else. When you tell your boss, “Yes, I will work late tonight,” you might have to tell your daughter, “No, I can’t come to your tee-ball game.” Or, when y
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Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series on Recognizing Ethical Issues, I addressed the gaps in our thinking that require us to develop an ethical alert system. in Part 2, I explored why some leaders who want to do the right thing still don't "do the work" to learn how to do it. In Part 3, I dug into the importance of ethical awareness as the basis for ethical decision making.
Tanveer Naseer
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
If there’s one thing leaders everywhere want to avoid it’s conflict in the workplace. Not only is workplace conflict counterproductive and stressful, but it makes everyone feel uncomfortable. But what if the problem is not with conflict itself, but with how we mismanage conflict? That’s the perspective of conflict expert. Click to continue reading. If there’s one thing leaders everywhere want to avoid it’s conflict in the workplace.
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Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Leadership communication. It is one of the most important roles we have as leaders – and one of the hardest to do well across a team. If you want to become more effective in creating that needed clarity with others, consider looking to the stars. I’m not talking about astrology; I’m suggesting you become a […]. The post Leaders are Constellation Creators appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Next Level Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
This post is publishing on the first work day after Labor Day Weekend 2022 so you know what that means. It’s the official start of the mad dash to the end of the year. Even if you already feel like you’re sprinting, there’s going to be a lot of pressure to pick up the pace to get stuff done before December 31. What’s your strategy for surviving the mad dash?
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Invest One Hour a Month to Help Your Team Perform Even Better. Every truly high-performing team has one thing in common: They spend time in candid conversation talking about what’s working and consistently look for ways to improve. They look at the work they’re doing and ask “how can we” do this EVEN BETTER? And they enjoy and celebrate their success.
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series on Recognizing Ethical Issues, I addressed the gaps in our thinking that require us to develop an ethical alert system. in Part 2, I explored why some leaders who want to do the right thing still don't "do the work" to learn how to do it. In Part 3, I dug into the importance of ethical awareness as the basis for ethical decision making.
Tanveer Naseer
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Without question, being an effective listener is definitely a critical skill for leaders to demonstrate, especially as workplaces continue to become more demographically diverse. And yet, even the best leaders can fail to truly listen and understand what their employees really need from them, especially during times of uncertainty about. Click to continue reading.
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Someone recently asked me what we’ve learned about podcasting because as of the time I’m recording this, we’ve been doing it for over six years, every week, sometimes more than every week. Having an interview or a conversation with a leadership expert or an expert leader every week. So what have we learned about podcasting? […].
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Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Successful leaders develop leaders. High performing team members crave development. But your hair’s on fire. What if you don’t have time to plan leadership development? Leadership development in team meetings: #1.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash. Whether you are starting your career as a manager or you are looking to develop in a position, there is always something to learn. Management is a skill set, but it’s also a practice; the more you manage, the better at it you become.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Balancing leadership strategy and tactics is critical for leaders at every level of an organization. When you don’t pay enough attention to strategy, you and your team end up lost in a wilderness of meaningless, unproductive busyness. However, when you don’t pay attention to tactics and effective management, you create needless conflicts, frustrations and hurt feelings.
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series on Recognizing Ethical Issues, I addressed the gaps in our thinking that require us to develop an ethical alert system. in Part 2, I explored why some leaders who want to do the right thing still don't "do the work" to learn how to do it. In Part 3, I'll dig into the importance of ethical awareness as the basis for ethical decision making.
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Tanveer Naseer
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
When you own a small business, you’re usually the one who runs the show. Even if you have a small staff, you still need to be on top of daily operations to ensure everything goes smoothly. This means understanding the best way to micromanage multiple tasks without missing a beat. Click to continue reading.
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
We’ve learned a lot about what we can accomplish without leaving our desks. Whether our desk is at home or in the office (or we shuttle between them), technology allows us to communicate and collaborate in ways we didn’t previously think was possible. And while we could learn some basic skills using the technology on […]. The post Build Your Leadership Skills and Change Your Perspective Without Leaving Your Desk appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” Anonymous You don’t have time to rigorously plan each one-on-one. Adopt a universal approach that protects time and maximizes opportunities.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
A Reel Leadership Article We’ve heard the fictional story of the women warriors of the Dora Milaje in the movie Black Panther. Imagine if they were real. They may have been. The Woman King is based on a true story. The film looks at the Agojie, a band of warrior women that protected Dahomey in the 1800s. They were fierce, deadly, and violent. They were also very effective.
Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership
Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Overcoming an Outdated Leadership Brand. Have you ever felt like this? You’ve worked hard to build your leadership brand, but the negative perceptions linger. You’ve been “all in” to PROVE and IMPROVE yourself as a competent, human-centered leader, but no one can get past the stories… that one time (okay maybe seven times) you lost your cool, stole credit for an idea, or were (insert your frustrating, old reputation here).
Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
When it comes to thriving organizations, leaders are looking to invest in their employees and their employees are looking to their employer for an opportunity to grow and learn. And what the best leaders have learned, is that leadership development brings value at every level. Employees gain new knowledge and abilities. And right from the start, both the team and organization benefit from their new ideas and energy.
Tanveer Naseer
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Finding the right balance in your business between growth and creating a sense of community with your brand is crucial in creating a better customer experience. Creating a sense of community in your business can lead to significant revenue gains, especially if you pair that experience with an excellent follow-up. Click to continue reading.
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Should we monitor (or measure) progress or activity? It is a good question – one that you may not have thought about or realized how important the answer might be. That’s why I’m writing this. To give us all some food for thought and perhaps a new perspective on this important question. Let’s start by […]. The post Should We Monitor Progress or Activity?
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Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Arrogance produces poverty of spirit. Humility enables you to become your best self. Comparison and contrast Humility says: You have room to grow. Others have untapped genius.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
If you click on any business or leadership-related blog recently, you’ve probably bumped into the new leadership boogeyman: QUIET QUITTING. Quiet Quitting isn’t ghosting an employer by not showing up and quitting that way. Instead, Quiet Quitting is a movement by employees to leave work on time, ignore unimportant emails or calls after hours, and set personal boundaries.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Do you want to take advantage of artificial intelligence but are not sure where to start? The process can feel overwhelming—from analyzing existing processes and software systems and choosing where to apply AI automation, to preparing every tier of the organization for the transition. In this episode, Kavita Ganesan, author of The Business Case For AI, takes the mystery out of implementing AI, sharing how to launch AI initiatives that get results.
Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
We all know that body language is important, and it’s especially important for anyone in leadership. Any time you have a face-to-face meeting, or even a meeting over Zoom, your body language is crucial. How you look when you say something is often as important as what you’re say and how you’re saying it. Just as you choose your words carefully, it’s important to make sure your body language isn’t sending unintended messages.
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conver
Tanveer Naseer
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
If you look back to the types of business found in the early twentieth century, you will see businesses that appear almost completely different to those of today. This is because progress and development have grown the world in such a way that, within the span of a hundred years, Click to continue reading.
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Inspiration is important. When we have more inspiration, it amps up our energy. We also have a greater focus and greater resolve. And as we’re more inspired, we take action. So where do you look for inspiration? I can tell you! Check out the video below to find out! Follow: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, […]. The post Find Your Inspiration – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
You’ll never be great and ungrateful at the same time. Gratefulness sees advantage where ungratefulness sees obstacle. Unexpressed gratitude is ungratefulness. 4 surprising times to express gratitude #1.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
People are stubborn. Once they have a belief, they struggle to reimagine something new. Now, if people are stubborn, leaders can be hard-headed and impossible to change! Not really. However, it is how we feel sometimes. We hold tight to our ideals. We believe we know best. Photo by Paul Skorupskas on Unsplash. Yet, we don’t. We are not perfect.
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